The JL POA Chronicle
The official newsletter of JL POA

Volume 43 - 8/6/2021
IN THIS ISSUE

  • Correction of phone number in Security Update Issue
  • Summer/Fall Projects 2021
  • JL Landscape Report
  • Lakes Article
  • Central Gate Project
CORRECTION IN RED: NON-EMERGENCY-Call Security directly at 561-747-1141, then select appropriate option. We apologize for the error.

POA SUMMER/FALL PROJECTS 2021

The Paving project and North Entry landscaping are very visible upgrades happening at Jonathan’s Landing but our POA staff is also busy with many other upgrades and improvements. This is a partial list of projects throughout the community.  


  • Mechanical removal of invasive grasses in our waterways followed by herbicide spraying to reduce algae and dollar weed.

  • Littoral planting along lake edges in selective areas.

  • Landscape upgrade on Dickinson Road median including the pavilion area near Cape Pointe.

  • New lighting installation of plant materials and trees as part of the North Entry re-landscaping project.

  • New pavers near the Indiantown entry to be installed mid-fall.

  • Removal of silt and lake debris from small lake #4 near hole #10 across from Club parking lot.

  • Rework of broken concrete walkways and gutter curb throughout the JLPOA community, focusing on Trader's Crossing, the sidewalk near the Fitness Center along with Captain Kirle Drive and areas along Casseekey Island Rd South.

  • Painting and lighting for pavilions at South Rec Center.

  • New park benches and trash receptacles throughout the community.

  • Dredging salt water near The Anchorage and The Harbour.

  • Irrigation Pump #4 installation.

  • Annual pressure wash of sidewalks and promenades.

  • Fall mulch placement (dark brown).

JL LANDSCAPE REPORT - INVASIVE PLANT CONTROL

If it's green and it's growing, does that mean it's good? That's the crux of our topic today: which plants in our environment need removal and why. Here in JL we have several invasive (meaning not native to the area) plant species, such as: Mahoe, Australian Pine, Brazilian Pepper, Carrotwood, Earleaf Acacia, Queensland Umbrella Tree (Schefflera) and Scaevola Taccada.

Why should we care about invasives in our gated community? Non-native invasives grow quickly, produce abundant seeds, have no natural enemies, and crowd out native habitats and food for native animals and plants. Plants like these invasives are fast destroying our native forests and wetlands. If we remove them from our JL landscape, we can help prevent their spread to more sensitive habitats. Some invasive plants have water transported seeds that can travel anywhere and crowd out mangroves and other natives on the water's edge that are important to a healthy environment. In fact, with the help of the Florida Nature Conservancy, a group of JL volunteers cleared out a great deal of Scaevola by the bridge at Casseekey Island and near the bridge at Barrow Island.

There are many beautiful native and non-invasive ornamental species that we can plant to replace these harmful plants, and there are now wonderful resources for information on this topic. If you are interested in learning more, check out some of the following: University of Florida at http://plants.ifas.ufl.edu ; The Nature Conservancy at www.nature.org ; and The Florida Invasive Species Partnership at www.floridainvasives.org.


Now that we have seen the many aspects to keeping our great asset, the JL lake healthy and clean, let's also explore some of the fun we can have here as well!
CENTRAL GATE PROJECT

The Central Gate Project is one of the major pieces of our infrastructure program, accounting for approximately 10% of the overall assessment budget.

This project involves the removal of the existing small central gate building and its replacement with a new, more efficient two-story building that will also serve as the "command center" for our campuswide security operation. It will also allow some security staff to remain onsite should the need arise, ensuring the well-being and security of JL residents.

The construction phase has been scheduled for the summer of 2022. There are considerable steps required in preparing for that construction. We have recently engaged a site planner to work with our staff, the reserve study committee, and Palm Beach County to determine the extent of revisions that will be allowed. The next partner to join the "team" will be the design firm that will finalize the space components, building footprint, appearance, and associated site work around it. The mission is to provide the needed program elements, a tasteful design, and an "on time delivery" while maintaining the overall budget.

As of this date almost 60% of the total assessment work has been awarded, with the overall costs remaining "on track".


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.