By Amber Jurgensen | Associate Editor
Walden Lake Community Association leaders are moving forward with plan to allow golf carts to use a pedestrian path in the Hammocks.
The proposal first surfaced last month, when residents Rod and Ima Storts approached the WLCA about the path’s usage.
The Storts told leaders it is dangerous for golf carts to travel from the Hammocks on Timberlane Drive to get to the golf course, which would cause them to go against traffic.
The path was deeded to the WLCA in the 1990s. Since then, many golf carts have used the path, despite its status as a pedestrian-only path.
WLCA leaders at their monthly meeting Sept. 17, said to change the usage, the two homeowners whose properties border the path must agree to golf cart to usage. One homeowner already has agreed to the change (along with compensation for several sprinkler heads that must be moved). The second homeowner will be contacted before proceeding.
Anticipated costs would be attorneys’ fees associated with rewriting the deed.
PRESIDENTS MEETING
During the quarterly presidents meeting Sept. 17, the WLCA reviewed the past year with Walden Lake’s 10-plus homeowners association presidents.
Tom Daramus reminded residents to lock their cars. The majority of crime in Walden Lake has been theft of items from unlocked cars. Last month, unknown suspect(s) stole a Toshiba laptop, Hi Point 9-mm handgun and a 35-mm camera from a 2001 Honda Accord on Horseshoe Drive.
Regulations on water usage have been lifted. The WLCA is reminding residents landscaping and yards should be kept in compliance with deed restrictions.
Contact Amber Jurgensen at ajurgensen@plantcityobserver.com.
IN OTHER NEWS
• The proposed budget for the 2013 calendar year has remained relatively unchanged. There will be no changes to association dues, and the budget calls for a lowered general maintenance budget and lower insurance.
• The Laurel Lake path will be repaved. One quote has amounted to $22,000. Two more quotes will be gathered before the WLCA chooses a company. The 1,980-foot path has many tree roots bulging the concrete, making it a safety issue.
• The fourth annual Halloween party will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 27. The WLCA expects a bigger outcome this year. There will be a bounce castle, vendors and ice cream.
Contact the main office, (813) 754-8999 if you are interested in being a vendor.
