The JL POA Chronicle
Volume 30 - 10/23/20
In This Issue:
  • Super Spooktacular
  • JL POA Board Briefs
  • Return to Standard Time
  • Home Sweet Homestead Exemption
  • Zoom Book Club
  • Zoom Meetings How To
  • What is JL Cares?
  • ADT Reminder
  • Golf Cart Safety
Board Briefs
of the JL POA Board Meeting October 20, 2020      
held via Zoom



  • Approval of Treasurer’s Report presenting the 2021 Proposed Budget for JL POA, as recommended by the Finance Committee. Approval of the 2021 Proposed Quarterly Assessment of $830. (Which includes the budget of: Operations= $688 and Reserves=$142)
  • Appointments of Mark Granata, Eric Larsen, Mike Pitchford, and JC Veen as new members of the Long Range Planning Committee were announced.
  • The Marina is replacing the west floating dock.
  • Approval of Operation for the Central Gate based on the go ahead of Traffic Consultant regarding use of Central Gate for community vendors on entry-only basis.
  • Operations Manager reported on Pump 1 irrigation control for North Gate, the removal of invasive plants by South Rec, and other ongoing projects.
  • The Reserve Task Force provided an in-depth report on the capital needs within JL, identified with varying levels of urgency.
  • NV Realty Group is in contract discussions to replace Illustrated Properties as the new JL Realty.

Please remember to turn your clocks back an hour;
“fall back” before you go to bed on Halloween,
October 31st.
Home Sweet
Homestead Exemption

Did you know that in the state of Florida, a $25,000 exemption is applied to the first $50,000 of your property’s assessed value if your Florida property is your permanent residence and you owned the property on January 1st of the tax year? This exemption applies to all property taxes, including school district taxes.

An additional exemption of up to $25,000 will be applied if your property’s assessed value is between at least $50,000 and $75,000. This additional exemption is not applied to school district taxes.

If you are eligible and have not already applied, the Property Appraiser's Office is currently accepting 2021 applications for homestead exemptions. You have four ways to submit your application:
  • Click here to E-File
  • Complete the application online, click here.
  • Print it out and mail to: Palm Beach County Property Appraiser's Office, Exemption Services, 1st Floor, 301 N. Olive Ave., West Palm Beach, FL 33401
  • Visit one of the Property Appraiser’s five service centers to file in person.

All co-owners of a property should be included on the application to ensure the continuity of the homestead exemption in the event of the demise of a co-owner. For complete information, please visit the PBC Property Appraiser’s website at: https://www.pbcgov.org/papa/homestead-exemption.htm. (Please note that this link is also included on the JL POA website under New Owner Info.)

Zoom Book Club
It is not too late. If you are looking for a fun, safe, and mentally stimulating activity to join in.

How about a Zoom Book Club? You would engage in lively book discussions with other JL residents, from the comfort of your own home.     

If you’re interested in participating in a virtual book club, please contact admin@jlpoa.com.

The first introductory meeting will be via Zoom - Tuesday, 10/27/20 at 10:00 AM. The book you will begin reading will be decided at this meeting from the group.
ZOOM MEETINGS

As a way to remain safe during Covid-19, all JL POA Board and committee meetings are being held via Zoom. All meetings are listed on the POA website.

To join a meeting, simply follow the few steps below:
  •  Log on to the JL website: www.jonathanslandingpoa.com
  • Click on the Meetings and Events tab
  • Click on the meeting you wish to attend
  • Click on the “Join Zoom Meeting” link
  • Click on Join with Computer and Audio

(This will take you directly into the meeting you have chosen.)

Please note that if you are using Zoom for the first time, you will be asked to click on “Download Zoom” before you can join the meeting.

Zoom meetings are an easy and effective way for the JL community to stay connected and informed while protecting our health. So don’t miss out – Zoom on in!
What is JL Cares?  


Jonathan’s Landing Cares (JL Cares) is a 501(c)3 charity managed by a motivated committee of JL volunteers who want to serve the Jupiter community. In the 20 years since its inception, JL Cares has provided hundreds of thousands of dollars and many thousands of volunteer hours in support of various local agencies.
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Thanksgiving Basket Program
Deadline for donations is Wednesday, November 18, 2020 

During these difficult times, many families have been relying on food banks and agencies to obtain their next meal, and at JL Cares we feel it is imperative that we continue to sponsor the Thanksgiving Basket Program this year. In order to keep everyone as safe as possible, we will not be asking donors to shop for food items; we will offer several options for members of the community to participate. Instead of requesting that members of the JL Community put together baskets of food,

Starting Tuesday - October 20th, we will have Thanksgiving Basket Program Donation Centers strategically located as follows:
·        JL POA Office on Barrow Island Road
·        JL Club – upstairs main lobby by the business offices
·        JL Club – downstairs lobby
·        JL Golf Club Pro Shops
·        JL Tennis Center Pro Shop
·        JL Fitness Center lobby

Tax Deductible Donations can be made by:
  • A personal check payable to JL Cares Thanksgiving Baskets
  • A completed donation card authorizing JL Golf Club to charge your club account - please note that the charge on your account will go directly to JL Cares and must be done at JL Golf Club
  • Walmart Gift Cards
  • Publix Gift Cards.

Your donations can be dropped off at any of these centers or mailed to: JL Cares Thanksgiving Baskets, 16823 Captain Kirle Drive, Jupiter, FL 33477. 

The deadline for collection is Wednesday, November 18th.

For more information, please contact:
Corky Hogan (corkyhogan@gmail.com, home: (561)745-9391,
or mobile: (201)838-4356).  

“Those who bring sunshine into the lives of others cannot keep it from themselves.” 
J.M. Barrie
It has come to our attention that a number of residences may have owner installed sensors or devices that may not be connected to ADT monitoring. 
 
If a member has a smoke or fire detector that was not installed or tested by ADT, it is recommended that a test be performed to ensure that the sensor or device is working and connected to ADT monitoring.
 
Members can contact Security at (561)747-1141
option 3, to speak with an officer to assist with the test.

If you have not already done so,
please call 1(800)878-7806
to set up your ADT conversion for your home today.
Golf Cart Safety

As traffic inside JL picks up with the return of seasonal residents, we’d like to offer a friendly reminder on golf cart safety. It is important to remember that regardless of a golf cart’s size, it is still a motor vehicle, subject to the rules of the road and other safety regulations. Please take a moment to review the safety guidelines below and help ensure that JL’s pathways remain safe for everyone.

  1. Carry only the number of passengers you have seats for.
  2. Never allow anyone to stand on any part of the cart, and never put the vehicle in motion until all passengers are safely seated.
  3. Always yield to pedestrians.
  4. Remain attentive while operating your golf cart and avoid talking on the phone and texting.
  5. Do not leave keys in an unattended golf cart, and always make sure to set the parking brake.