The Chronicle
The official newsletter of JL POA

Volume 48 - 12/17/2021
IN THIS ISSUE:

  • JL Lake Update
  • An Evening in November Event
  • Vendor I.D.
  • Nominating Committee
  • Annual Meeting Schedule
  • JL Cares
  • Save the Date
  • POA & Vendor Holiday Hours

JL Town Hall Meeting:
"A Fresh Look at JL's Lake"

Please mark your calendars for the Town Hall Meeting on January 13th, 2022 at 3:00 PM. The meeting will take place at Grace Emmanuel Church, 17475 Jonathan Dr, Jupiter Fl 33477. Included in the January 13th, 2022 meeting (In addition to a presentation on electronic voting) will be "A Fresh Look at Jonathan's Landing Lake".

THE CURRENT SITUATION

Right now you all can see "Tape Grass" (also called "Eel Grass") floating in the lake. This is a beneficial plant for healthy lakes and is being planted by the State of Florida in other water bodies, as per a Bassmaster magazine article entitled "St. Johns River: Where did all the eelgrass go?"

In our lake, the grass grows in the shallower water and sends shoots to the surface. These shoots then break off and form thick mats. The algae forms between the decaying grass mats and attracts cyanobacteria which further contribute to the decay. Decaying mats then release nutrient chemicals such as phosphates and nitrates into the water. These nutrients, a source of food for the plants, promote their excessive growth thus contributing to this vicious cycle.

In the Solitude Lake Assessment Report presented to JL last year, the high levels of phosphates and nitrates in the lake were identified.

SOME SOLUTIONS

Strategies such as increasing aeration, dredging and alum treatments to reduce phosphates are now under consideration. Forming a cost effective plan is going to take some time.

If you would like to know what is being planned, the January Town Hall Meeting is for you.

Solitude Lake Management, JL's new lake management company, joined by members of the JL Water Quality Subcommittee (a part of the Water Resource Advisory Committee headed by POA Board member Michael Murphy) will explain the science behind what we all have seen happening in our lake.

There will be a presentation followed by a chance for participants to ask questions and to discuss any other lake-related issues.

As members of the JL Community, feel free to click on the link below to check out the Webinars and Reports about lake management in which you can participate and/or read about on the Solitude Lake Management website.
An Evening in November

(Sponsored by JLPOA & JL Realty/NV Realty)
 
A wonderful time was had by all on November 17th, when Cider & Donuts were served with entertainment provided by Street Talk Duo. We had a great turnout, and some dancing and singing was enjoyed as well!!
Street Talk Duo
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Cider and Donuts!
Residents enjoying the music
Vendor I.D.

Jonathan’s Landing Security recently implemented a Vendor ID system that improves vendor traffic flow through the North and Central gates.

The system uses pre-printed ID cards and scanners, so it only takes a few seconds for authorized vendors to clear the gate and arrive more quickly at a resident’s property. However, this system only works well if the vendor has been pre-authorized by a resident to come to their property.

Residents can conveniently and easily pre-authorize vendors using the GateAccess app on any of their smart devices. If the vendor has not been pre-authorized, traffic will back up waiting for the guards to contact the resident and obtain authorization for the vendor to enter. This delays all guests and other vendors waiting in line to enter JL.

To deal with these delays, the POA has adopted a new policy effective January 2nd, 2022, requiring vendors attempting to enter JL without pre-authorized access from a resident to leave the line, exit JL and contact the resident to authorize their access before re-entering the line.

Guards will no longer contact residents for vendors who have not been pre-authorized to enter.
Residents are encouraged to be pro-active and use FastAccess Pass/Voucher from GateAccess to authorize both permanent and one-off vendor access to JL.

This will help reduce entry wait times for our guest and vendors. The GateAccess app for smart phones can be found in the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store. GateAccess can also be accessed via the internet at https://gateaccess.net/login.aspx.

The security dispatcher at the north gate or Security Director Michael Keyes at the POA office can assist with instructions for using GateAccess to issue Fast Access Pass/ Vouchers to your vendors.

Residents who do not have cell phone or internet access to GateAccess can call the recorded line (561) 747-2800 within 1-2 days before their vendor is scheduled to arrive and arrange for access.
Nominating Committee Formation

The JL POA is looking for 7 residents who will work on the nomination process for the JL POA Board for 2022. 

The candidates will work with vetting each of the candidates who are running for the 2 positions open on the Board. It is important that the committee be available between February 4th and February 10th, 2022, as it is the time that many of the meetings occur.

If you have an interest please submit a 1 page biographical on yourself to:

SAVE THE DATE

FIREWORKS (start between 7:50/8:00 pm) - DECEMBER 31ST, 2021
At the Golf Course Driving Range

OUT OF THE BLUE GRAND RE-OPENING - JANUARY 4TH, 2022

TOWN HALL (Grace Emmanuel Church) - JANUARY 13TH, 2022

JL POA BOARD MEETING - JANUARY 25TH, 2022
JL CARES Happenings....
On December 4th, 14 community volunteers and several JL Cares Board members worked with Rebuilding the Palm Beaches to paint the exterior of the house of a 90-year-old resident in the Limestone Creek community in Jupiter.
To the delight of the wonderful owner, this fearless crew of master painters completed the painting of the entire house in less than three hours!
Tis’ the season to be jolly and giving, and again the Jonathan’s Landing residents showed their generosity in the support of the Angel Tree Project.
Through your generous donations the 2021 JL Cares Angel Tree Project raised over $22,000.
These funds went toward providing gifts for the children at Edna Runner Tutorial Center and seniors at the Courtyard Gardens Rehabilitation Center.

To highlight the Angel Tree Project a reception was held in the Village Clubhouse on December 6th where the attendees were entertained with Christmas carols sung by a chorus comprised of students from the Edna Runner Tutorial Center.
NEXT UP......

The Chari-“Tea” Volunteer Fair on Monday, January 10th, 2022 from 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM in the JL Village Clubhouse.
Many of the charitable organizations that JL Cares works with will be on hand to introduce JL residents to the many volunteer opportunities that exist throughout the community. If you have an interest in getting involved, please come and check out the opportunities.
 
On Thursday, January 27th, 2022, from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM a Beach Shoreline Clean-up will be held at the Nature Conservancy’s Blowing Rock Preserve located on Jupiter Island in Hobe Sound.

Enjoy a self-guided morning stroll in the outdoors through the trails and beaches of Blowing Rocks Preserve to collect debris that has been washed ashore or left behind. Up to 25 JL volunteers will be instructed by preserve staff upon arrival and given collection supplies. If you are interested, contact John Hutchinson jbhutch60@gmail.com or come to the Chari-“Tea” Volunteer Fair to sign-up.
 
In the meantime, feel free to contact our Volunteer Coordinators to discuss your interest and skills. Nancy Heichemer nancyhike@gmail.com or Donna Prybyl Dprrybyl@gmail.com. To learn more about JL Cares please contact Chair, Teresa Price at tdpricetess@aol.com.

Wishing you and yours a Happy, Healthy Holiday Season!

The POA office will be closed on Friday, Dec 24th and Friday Dec 31st in observance of the Christmas and New Year's Holidays.

Vendors/Contractors may work a half day on those days and be off property by 1:00 pm.

Do you have questions about anything happening at the JLPOA or ideas for articles?
Email us at staff@jlpoa.com and we will respond within 48 hrs.