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Preparing Your Unit for the Roofing Project

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Construction will begin soon and it is important to prepare your unit for the upcoming roofing project. Construction schedules and additional instructions will be posted and provided to on-site residents when contractions begins. In the meantime, the following actions are recommended to prepare your unit for construction, especially if you will not be in Raintree during the project. Snow birds should do these now. For more details regarding the scope of the project, please read this roofing project update.

1. If you have an angled/garden window, access to your unit will be required. To avoid a charge for a locksmith, leave a key with a permanent resident or in a lock box at your unit and update this information with Randy Moreland (6116 Raintree).

2. If you are leaving your car in an open parking space, please leave your car key with a permanent resident or in a lock box at your unit and update Randy Moreland (6116 Raintree). Cars may be towed at owner’s expense if necessary.

3. Tighten up ceiling fixtures and glass bulbs and relocate items that may be affected by the vibrations of construction (knick knacks, pictures, etc.). This should be done by both upper and lower units.

4. Remove items under skylights and cover areas directly below skylights.

5. Remove all items from areas where new windows will be installed.

If you have any questions regarding the above recommendations, please contact Randy Moreland at 407-341-2672.

Roofing Project Update: What’s Being Done Over the Next Few Months

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The Roof Committee has finalized all the paperwork and adjustments for the very important and expensive roofing construction job, and now it’s time to begin! It is also now time to prepare your unit with these recommendations (especially snow birds).

After all the talk about the roofs and the insurance claim, we are very close to the start. A contractor has been chosen, and the process has begun. Thanks to everyone for their patience during the long process of dealing with the insurance company on the roof damage claim. The settlement payment has been received and will go a long way towards funding the project. It certainly has not been an easy process. The 6-member all-volunteer Roof Committee had to organize and decide how to move forward with this extensive project. There were many, many meetings.

Here is what will be done over the next few months:

1. All roofs are being removed and replaced with new shingles. Any water damaged plywood roofing will be replaced.

2. All of the “Fascia” boards will be replaced as needed.

3. All gutters will be replaced with new ones, downspouts only as needed.

4. Non-garage units will have the “loft” windows removed to eliminate any leaks, now and potential. Any structural damage from leaks will be repaired. The top section will be roofed over, the vertical section will be replaced with new crank out windows that will open for ventilation. All skylight windows in these units will be replaced with new up-to-code tinted and UV coded ones.

5. All upper garage units: the glass wall windows in the master bath will be removed to eliminate any leaks, now and potential. All existing structural water damage will be repaired. The upper section of the large roof windows will be roofed over. The vertical section will be replaced with crank-out windows. This will also bring much needed ventilation.

6. Skylights in the lanai roofs will be replaced with new ones conforming to existing code (with the exception of those who chose to roof over their lanai skylights).

7. Garage lower end units with garden windows: the upper sections will be roofed over, and the vertical sections will be replaced with new glass. This will eliminate any existing and potential leaks. All existing structural water damage will be repaired.

8. The interior window areas will be finished off ready for paint (which is the owners’ responsibility).

A letter to all homeowners will follow from Vista so please look for it and read carefully on how all construction will take place and in what order.

This information was also sent out by email. If you do not receive emails from Raintree, please sign up now. Construction schedules and additional information will posted and provided to on-site residents when construction begins.

Special Assessment Approval Meeting Scheduled for September 19th, Letter Mailed

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All homeowners will receive a letter from Vista regarding the upcoming Board of Directors meeting to approve the special assessment which will be used for the shortfall of the insurance property renewal. The meeting is scheduled for September 19th at 3 p.m. via ZOOM only. The Meeting ID and passcode are below if you wish to attend.

View the Special Assessment Letter

To attend the September 19th Board Meeting via Zoom:

Meeting ID: 627 291 5965
Passcode: 32751

Join the Meeting

How to Join a Zoom Meeting

Hurricane Season Begins, Ends November 30th

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Another hurricane season is here and whether you live in Raintree year-round or entrust your condo to someone while you are away, it’s important to create an emergency and communication plan. Find out how to identify a safe room, build an emergency kit and know who to contact if there is an emergency. 

National Hurricane Center: www.nhc.noaa.gov

Federal Emergency Management Agency: www.fema.gov

911 is the number to call for emergency situations throughout all of Orange County.

Follow these safety guidelines if using a portable generator.

What to have on hand if and when the power goes out.

When a hurricane is expected, be sure to secure any loose plants and decorations around your unit. Bring any items inside that may cause damage if not secured properly.

Visit www.floridadisaster.org and create a personalized emergency plan for your family. The plans include a disaster supply kit list, family meeting location, evacuation information, local emergency management contact information and other relevant information.

Tornadoes can occur in Florida anytime of the year, but are known to accompany tropical storms and hurricanes as the make landfall. Monitor a weather radio and forecasts for tornado watches and warnings. If a tornado has been sighted in the area, go to an interior, windowless room such as a closet or bathroom. Crouch low to the ground and cover your head and body with pillows, a mattress, or clothing to protect your from debris.

For more local preparedness information, visit the Orange County website: www.orangecountyfl.net.

Hurricane season ends November 30, 2022.

Termite Inspections in Downstairs Units on April 13th & 14th

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Massey termite inspections in all downstairs units will take place on April 13th and 14th. The inspection applies to downstairs units only. Find out which day Massey will need access to your unit based on your Building number.

If you will not be home and cannot arrange for someone to be home during this inspection (such as a neighbor), call Massey directly at 407-648-4881 to schedule an appointment. This service is available at no additional charge to Raintree condo owners/renters.

Below are the dates and which Buildings will be inspected on that date. Which building am I in?

Wednesday, April 13th
Start time is 9:00 a.m. Massey will need to get into each of the downstairs units in Buildings 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 12.

Thursday, April 14th
Start time is 9:00 a.m. Massey will need to get into each of the downstairs units in Buildings 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16 and 27.

Still Need Your 2022 Raintree Pool Passes?

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Didn’t make the December Annual Meeting to pickup your 2022 pool passes? No problem! There are several more opportunities through the end of January to pick them up at the pool in person. The following Board Members will be available during the dates and times below to pickup your passes:

Randy will be available on:
Wednesday, December 22nd, 29th, and January 5th
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Location: Raintree Pool

Linda will be available on:
Saturday, January 8th, 15th and 22nd
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Location: Raintree Pool

Pool Pass Pickup Instructions

Homeowners must bring ID and sign for them.

Budget Approval Meeting on November 8th is now ZOOM ONLY

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Due to circumstances beyond our control, the Raintree Board Meeting scheduled for Monday, November 8th at 7 p.m. will be a ZOOM meeting only. After the bad experience last month, we spent a couple of hours attempting to set up a live meeting with Zoom, but were unsuccessful. We hope to get this working for future meetings. Again, this meeting will be a ZOOM meeting only, no in-person meeting.

To attend the November 8th Board Meeting via Zoom:

Meeting ID: 989 3632 4881
Passcode: 32751

Join the Meeting

How to Join a Zoom Meeting

What’s on the Agenda

Special Assessment Board Meeting Notice

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A notice was mailed to all homeowners on Monday, April 12th announcing an upcoming Board Meeting on April 26th to approve a special assessment that will be used for the shortfall of the insurance renewal, shortfall for the cleaning of the private sanitary lines, irrigation project, Spectrum repair invoice, additional maintenance hours and landscaping expenses.

View the Special Assessment Board Meeting Notice

This special assessment will be in the amount of $225.00 and will need to be paid by June 1, 2021. A coupon with payment details will be mailed shortly after the April 26th approval meeting.

Still Don’t Have Your Raintree Pool Pass?

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Your pool pass and gate access card will not be mailed out this year. If you will not be around, you can give someone else permission to pickup the pass/access card for you by filing out a permission form. Please email Linda Holmes at linda.holmes29440@gmail.com if you have not picked up your pass.

If you need the permission form:

  1. Download the form below. Complete the form to give permission to your tenant or representative to pickup your pool pass and gate access key card.
  2. Your designated person will need to bring this form to one of the specified pick up dates above (dates are also listed on the form) to obtain the pass/access card.

By signing the form, you authorize the tenant/representative listed on the form to pickup the pass/access card on your behalf and that it is your responsibility to pay the replacement cost of $25 per pass/card if they are lost.

Download the Pool Pass/Access Card Permission Form
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