NOV - DEC 2016

2016 - It’s Coming To An End

Commencing with the Diwali festival of lights at the end

of October through welcoming of 2017 in

January, the next weeks are a celebration

of families and traditions…. and new be-

ginnings.

The TPOA Budget Meeting took

place with 92% of the owners repre-

sented in person (a record).

The grueling and painful general elections will soon

be over.

Poinsettias will soon replace Fall mums

and the iconic Tampa Palms deer fash-

ioned from manzinita branches will re-

turn soon.

The New Year is on its way.

While the Bruce B Downs project will continue to create

traffic difficulties, the good news is:

The construction is reaching the final portions and like

building a home, the end goes much faster than the

beginning.

The construction will not prevent illumination of the

main entries which will begin Nov 25th.

Tampa Palms Wraps Up The Year And

Readies For End of Year Festivities

Winter Hours & January Annual Meeting (Pg 2)

Protected Species Tampa Palms (P 12)

“New” Security

Company Joins The Community (Pg 9)

Power Corridor

Information (Pg 7)

TPWC Holiday Party Invitation For All

(Pg 3)

You Can Almost Feel It In The Air

….. Winter Is Coming

Winter hours begin November 4th for Hampton Park and the

facilities at Compton Park.

Winter Hours

8 AM - 9 PM*

Mon - Sat

8 AM- 8 PM

Sunday

*Compton will continue to have late night events in the club-

house Friday and Saturday evenings until 10 PM.

Compton Pool Winter Operation

Tampa Palms makes swimming available at the Compton

Park pool, weather permitting, even during the cold weather.

A heated swimming pool is a Tampa Palms luxury.

When the night temperature routinely falls to 50 degrees or

below, the following guidelines will allow everyone to enjoy

a warm Compton pool until our warm Florida weather re-

turns:

The pool will open at 9AM every day of the week

during the winter, weather permitting.

The pool will be covered each night with a heat-

saving cover.

The pool will not open until the outside air tempera-

ture, measured at Compton Park with an outdoor

thermometer, reaches a minimum of 50 degrees.

If it is raining, stormy or windy, the pool cover will

not be removed.

PAGE 2 NOV– DEC

News From the TPOANews From the TPOANews From the TPOA

Celebrating The Holidays

In celebration of the Thanksgiving holiday, all Tampa

Palms Parks will close November 23rd at Noon and

they will be closed all day Thursday November 24th.

The parks will reopen Friday, November 25th but the

TPOA business offices will be closed and reopen Mon-

day, November 28th .

The following schedule is in place for the December

holidays

All parks close at Noon Saturday, December 24th

and reopen Monday Dec 26th.

All parks will close at Noon on December 31st and

reopen on Monday January 2nd.

Holiday Lighting Coming Soon

Tampa Palms will soon sparkle with thousands of tiny

lights again. The main entry illumination will begin the

weekend after Thanksgiving and the deer and wreaths

will follow during the first week of December.

Please mark your calendars!

A Brand New Year

TPOA ANNUAL MEETING

31 Years Old And Getting Better & Better

Thursday, January 26th, 2017 at 7 PM

Compton Park New Building

TPWC Sets The Date ….

Holiday Party 2016

PAGE 3

Back After A Summer Break

The traditional New Member Brunch started things off

with a bang. Held at Compton Park and filled with spe-

cial treats from members’ kitchen, the Pot Luck provided

an opportunity for new friends and old comrades alike to

share a delicious luncheon and catch up on the summer

while making plans for the up-coming events.

REAL Vietnamese Spring Rolls - A November Treat

For the November General Meeting

(Nov 3) the members will vote on

the slate of officers for next year and

share a wonderful treat, Hoa Daniel

is going to show everyone how to

make authentic Vietnamese Spring

Rolls. Lunch will be ** drum roll** spring rolls, a salad

and dessert.

Annual Charity Potluck Luncheon

A “Cherished Tradition”

The TPWC members and guests will celebrate the Season

of Giving at their annual December holiday meeting that

features an extraordinary luncheon.

Each member brings a special

treat from her kitchen and the

group hosts representatives from

all of the charities that the

TPWC supports during the year.

As seen in the picture from a

previous year, this is a truly fun

gathering

This year’s Charity Potluck Luncheon is scheduled for:

11 AM

Thursday, Dec 1, 2016

Compton Clubhouse

PAGE 4 NOV– DEC

Amazing Grace A New Tampa Palms Centerpiece

The Grand Old Dame Of Tampa Palms

Before there was a City Plaza, an Asbury, a Westover or

even a Sterling Manor, Grace Episcopal Church received

land from the Tampa Palms community to make their home

in Tampa Palms.

The first worship center was com-

pleted in 1997. Like Tampa

Palms, Grace Episcopal Church

continued to grow and change.

That first center was followed by

expansions, the additions of class-

rooms, and a larger worship space

- all designed to serve the expand-

ing Tampa Palms community.

After many years of preparation and growth, Grace created

an Architectural Committee to explore land use and build-

ing possibilities, including a congregational survey and a

feasibility study.

The result of their work is seen in a magnificent program

entitled “Amazing Grace”. In their own words, the intent

of Amazing Grace is:

Embrace and complete Grace’s original vision

Create an inviting presence in the community.

Draw people closer to God

Create something simple and beautiful that fits

into Tampa Palms

To keep an eye on their progress, you can go online to

http://gracenewtampa.org/about-us/our-future.

TP Women’s Club Notes & Doings

Save Your TreasuresSave Your TreasuresSave Your Treasures

Tampa Palms Women’s Club Yard SaleTampa Palms Women’s Club Yard SaleTampa Palms Women’s Club Yard Sale

Coming This Spring...Coming This Spring...Coming This Spring...

PAGE 5

Tampa Palms ElementaryTampa Palms ElementaryTampa Palms Elementary

STEM Olympics

(Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)

Each year our students participate in a

STEM activity called Science Olym-

pics. The Science Olympics provide

an exciting atmosphere for students,

teachers and the community to demon-

strate the knowledge and skills students have acquired

through the science process and engineering practices.

The events are designed to strength-

en a student’s investigative and

problem solving skills. The follow-

ing students will be representing

Tampa Palms in the district Science

Olympics at MOSI:

Congratulations!

We are so proud to share with our families a

few of our Tampa Palms staff members

who are being recognized for going above

and beyond in helping our school and our

students.

Teacher of the Year- Amanda Glover

Ida S. Baker Educator of the Year: Natalia Llorente

Instructional Support Employee of the Year- Bonnie

Walters

Tampa Palms is so fortunate to have such hard working

and dedicated members of our school staff!

Notes From Tampa Palms Elementary Principal,

Maryann Lippeck for November, 2016

Dear Tampa Palms Families,

Fall is in the air! We are so very thankful for the incred-ible support that all of our families provide to our school. November is a time of year that we reflect on the things we are grateful for. At Tampa Palms we are very thankful for the generosity and support of our fam-ilies. I would also like to extend a thank you to all of the par-ents who volunteer their time to support our school. We are very fortunate to have your support. Thank you for donating time each week to help our students. Safety at Drop Off and Arrival: We are so blessed with a healthy en-rollment of students. It takes all of us working together and following our safety procedures to ensure that we are as efficient as possible with as-sisting students in the morning and afternoon. We have noticed many parents entering the drop off and pick up line while talking on the cell phone. Please help us to be vigilante in our supervision of our children and refrain from talking on the phone during this critical time. Please pull all the way down. Your child will walk to the designated color where your car will stop. If for some reason your afternoon dismissal plan changes, please be sure to put that change in writing to the teacher.

Class Future Scientists

Kindergarten Julianna Zurita and King Walker

1st Grade Araceli Resendiz

2nd Grade A J Bryant

3rd Grade Maggie Takamatsu and Ariana Aponte

4th Grade Lola Coole and Nihal Gowda

5th Grade Tomas Alvarado and Venkata Pamidi

Coming Attractions, Save The Date

Nov 4 TPD Officer White Anti-Bullying Presentation

Nov 10 8:30 Veteran's Day Celebration

Nov 14 1:30 School Improvement Committee

Nov 14 SAC Read A Thon begins.

Nov 17 Great American Teach In

Nov 21- 25 Thanksgiving Break

Tampa Palms Living Comes With Responsibilities

The community requirements are not onerous or over-The community requirements are not onerous or over-The community requirements are not onerous or over-

whelming AND they were disclosed to every owner BE-whelming AND they were disclosed to every owner BE-whelming AND they were disclosed to every owner BE-

FORE they purchased property in the community.FORE they purchased property in the community.FORE they purchased property in the community.

At a recent TPOA Board meeting it was agreed that fail-At a recent TPOA Board meeting it was agreed that fail-At a recent TPOA Board meeting it was agreed that fail-

ure to take action in the case of those who do not live up ure to take action in the case of those who do not live up ure to take action in the case of those who do not live up

to their deedto their deedto their deed---bound restrictions is not an option.bound restrictions is not an option.bound restrictions is not an option.

KneeKneeKnee---high grass, unkempt lawns, dirty high grass, unkempt lawns, dirty high grass, unkempt lawns, dirty

roofs in a neighborhood are all things a roofs in a neighborhood are all things a roofs in a neighborhood are all things a

home appraiser won’t ignore. According home appraiser won’t ignore. According home appraiser won’t ignore. According

to Richard L. Borges II, Past President of to Richard L. Borges II, Past President of to Richard L. Borges II, Past President of

the Appraisal Institute quoted in the NY the Appraisal Institute quoted in the NY the Appraisal Institute quoted in the NY

Times, Times, Times, when calculating the value of a when calculating the value of a when calculating the value of a

property, an appraiser factors in surrounding conditions. property, an appraiser factors in surrounding conditions. property, an appraiser factors in surrounding conditions.

Neighborhood nuisances can frequently bring down the Neighborhood nuisances can frequently bring down the Neighborhood nuisances can frequently bring down the

value of adjacent homes by 5 to 10 percent.value of adjacent homes by 5 to 10 percent.value of adjacent homes by 5 to 10 percent.

The Board has made it clear:The Board has made it clear:The Board has made it clear:

There will be increased enforcement patrolling There will be increased enforcement patrolling There will be increased enforcement patrolling

Fines and legal action will ensue Fines and legal action will ensue Fines and legal action will ensue

If You Get “The Letter”

Please don’t be insulted, or embarrassed

because you assume that someone

“turned you in” or angry because you

think someone else’s homes is “just as

bad” (chances are enforcement is in pro-

gress).

Call the TPOA, acknowledge that you are handling the

situation for which you were cited and agree upon a

timeframe for compliance. It is as easy as that- no fines,

no lawyer or other legal costs!

Don’t Forget Your Assessments Are Due

TPOA assessments are only $260 for

the whole year. They were due Oct

31st for FY 2016-17.

If they have slipped your mind, be

sure to pay them immediately to

avoid fines.

PAGE 6 NOV– DEC

Tightening Up The Governing Documents

At the September 22, 2016 Budget Meeting, the Tampa At the September 22, 2016 Budget Meeting, the Tampa At the September 22, 2016 Budget Meeting, the Tampa

Palms Owners Association adopted two changes to the Palms Owners Association adopted two changes to the Palms Owners Association adopted two changes to the

Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions. Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions. Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions.

In accordance with the Association’s documents, the In accordance with the Association’s documents, the In accordance with the Association’s documents, the

changes were presented by the Board and unanimously changes were presented by the Board and unanimously changes were presented by the Board and unanimously

adopted by the Voter Representatives, who cast 3,741 adopted by the Voter Representatives, who cast 3,741 adopted by the Voter Representatives, who cast 3,741

votes in favor of each amendment. votes in favor of each amendment. votes in favor of each amendment.

The amendments are recorded in the official records of the The amendments are recorded in the official records of the The amendments are recorded in the official records of the

Clerk of the Circuit Court, Hillsborough County, Florida Clerk of the Circuit Court, Hillsborough County, Florida Clerk of the Circuit Court, Hillsborough County, Florida

at Book 24461, pages 867at Book 24461, pages 867at Book 24461, pages 867---869, dated 10/18/2016 and are 869, dated 10/18/2016 and are 869, dated 10/18/2016 and are

effective as of that date. Copies of the amendments are effective as of that date. Copies of the amendments are effective as of that date. Copies of the amendments are

being mailed to each owner of record for their files.being mailed to each owner of record for their files.being mailed to each owner of record for their files.

Elimination of shortElimination of shortElimination of short---term rentals term rentals term rentals

The short term rental amendment is intend-The short term rental amendment is intend-The short term rental amendment is intend-

ed to conform to (1) the original Declara-ed to conform to (1) the original Declara-ed to conform to (1) the original Declara-

tion of Covenants, Conditions and Re-tion of Covenants, Conditions and Re-tion of Covenants, Conditions and Re-

strictions for Tampa Palms Owners Asso-strictions for Tampa Palms Owners Asso-strictions for Tampa Palms Owners Asso-

ciation, Inc. (2) to the Development of Re-ciation, Inc. (2) to the Development of Re-ciation, Inc. (2) to the Development of Re-

gional Impact (DRI) documents and (3) to gional Impact (DRI) documents and (3) to gional Impact (DRI) documents and (3) to

the zoning designation by the City of Tam-the zoning designation by the City of Tam-the zoning designation by the City of Tam-

pa for Tampa Palms since its inception. pa for Tampa Palms since its inception. pa for Tampa Palms since its inception.

The Proposed Amendment is a restatement of existing, The Proposed Amendment is a restatement of existing, The Proposed Amendment is a restatement of existing,

currently applicable ordinances for the benefit of owners currently applicable ordinances for the benefit of owners currently applicable ordinances for the benefit of owners

of property within Tampa Palms and results in no material of property within Tampa Palms and results in no material of property within Tampa Palms and results in no material

change to the rights of any owner or the use of any proper-change to the rights of any owner or the use of any proper-change to the rights of any owner or the use of any proper-

ty within Tampa Palms. ty within Tampa Palms. ty within Tampa Palms. It does, however, provide an It does, however, provide an It does, however, provide an

enforcement mechanism for the Associationenforcement mechanism for the Associationenforcement mechanism for the Association. . .

Wildlife AmendmentWildlife AmendmentWildlife Amendment

The wildlife amendment was introduced to The wildlife amendment was introduced to The wildlife amendment was introduced to

make all residents aware that Tampa Palms make all residents aware that Tampa Palms make all residents aware that Tampa Palms

was constructed in a large wetland area was constructed in a large wetland area was constructed in a large wetland area

that was and remains a habitat for numer-that was and remains a habitat for numer-that was and remains a habitat for numer-

ous varieties of wildlife. Although no wild-ous varieties of wildlife. Although no wild-ous varieties of wildlife. Although no wild-

life species were brought to or introduced life species were brought to or introduced life species were brought to or introduced

by the developers, many reside in or transit by the developers, many reside in or transit by the developers, many reside in or transit

the area, especially in the conservation and the area, especially in the conservation and the area, especially in the conservation and

wetland areas. wetland areas. wetland areas.

The Association does not exercise dominion or control The Association does not exercise dominion or control The Association does not exercise dominion or control

over these animals, and residents and their guests are ad-over these animals, and residents and their guests are ad-over these animals, and residents and their guests are ad-

vised not to approach or feed them.vised not to approach or feed them.vised not to approach or feed them.

Standing Up For

Tampa Palms Standards

PAGE 7

Special Lands - In But Not “In” Tampa Palms

Recently residents reported

observing evidence of

herbicide use on small

trees along the Duke Ener-

gy portion of the power

corridor that runs through

Tampa Palms.

Tampa Palms received confirmation that sapling oaks

along the edge of the power corridor were treated with an

approved herbicide.

Power companies operate under stringent rules that require

that they maintain their transmission rights of way in a

manner that is clear of conflicting vegetation.

The power corridor stretches from Wellington in the north

west to the River Park area, where it leaves Tampa Palms,

and is made up of two strips of land side by side; one two

hundred feet wide and the other one hundred feet wide.

200 ft TECO-owned

100 ft Duke Energy

Tampa Palms does not have jurisdiction over the powerline

corridor. Tampa Palms provides no maintenance for the

power line corridor, except as it intersects the streets

(Tampa Palms Blvd, Compton, Halsey, Fairchild , Yardley

and Wareham) and then only as allowed by the power

companies.

How Are Corridors Managed

The power companies are required by Federal regula-

tions to make certain that the transmission corridors are

free of any vegetation that may impact the lines.

With the interconnection and interdependence of elec-

trical power providers, a failure in one small segment

can have cascading effect on a much larger area. For

that reason, power companies have no choice other

than to comply.

For many years Duke’s

predecessor did minimal

clearing along the corridor.

When more stringent regu-

lations went into effect in

2013, Duke had to do cut-

back and tree removals.

On their web site Duke states the following: we utilize

industry best management practices to maintain vege-

tation on the ground floors of our rights of way. This is

accomplished primarily by herbicide applications and

mowing as needed. We use trained and professional

maintenance crews to selectively apply herbicide prod-

ucts to manage plant growth in an environmentally

sound manner.

Low-growing plant communities left (after herbi-

cide use) provide greater plant biodiversity, im-

proving wildlife and pollinator habitats.

The herbicide products we use are approved by the

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA),

which requires rigorous toxicological, environ-

mental and chemical testing before the herbicides

are registered for use.

All applications are performed under the supervi-

sion of a licensed applicator

https://www.duke-energy.com/community/trees-and-

rights-of-way/how-we-manage-trees.

The corridor along Oak

Park is home to protected

species and Tampa Palms

has placed warning signs to

protect the burrows.

Herbicide Use In The Tampa Palms

Power Corridor

Note Allowed - If In Doubt Keep It Out

Plastic bags, tarps, and film of any type

are NOT recyclable in your blue cart.

This especially applies to cellophane and

grocery bags.

Clothing, shoes, and textiles are NOT

recyclable in your blue cart.

Light bulbs of any type are NOT recy-

clable in your blue cart.

Styrofoam™ items of any type are NOT

recyclable in your blue cart, even those

labeled as a number 6 plastic.

Electronics of any type are NOT recy-

clable in your blue cart.

Clothing hangers of any type are NOT

recyclable in your blue cart.

Rubber items of any type are NOT recy-

clable in your blue cart.

Food waste of any type is NOT recycla-

ble in your blue cart.

Cords and wires of any type are NOT

recyclable in your blue cart.

For more information can go online to

HCFLGov.net/Recycling or contact Travis

Barnes at (813) 209-3085

Changes Come To Recycling

Permitted In The Blue Recycle Container

All plastic bottles and containers emp-

tied of food residue and liquids.

Aluminum beverage cans emptied of

liquids are recyclable in the blue cart.

Large aluminum food trays and pie tins

free of food residue can also be recy-

cled.

Clean glass food and beverage contain-

ers emptied of food residue .

All paper that is clean, dry, and easily

tears is recyclable. Recyclable paper

includes magazines, newspaper, con-

struction paper, office paper, envelopes

(even with the plastic windows), paper-

back books, and even glossy paper ad-

vertisements.

Steel and tin metal food containers, such

as vegetable cans and dog/cat food tin

cans, emptied of food residue.

Cardboard boxes if they are clean, dry,

and cut or folded to fit inside the cart.

Clean and dry paperboard boxes such

as cereal boxes, tissue boxes, paperboard

paper towel and toilet paper rolls, and

other fiberboard material.

PAGE 8 NOV– DEC

Did you receive the County mailer?

Hillsborough County is refining the recycle collections process and has sent a well-written mailer

to residents. Unfortunately in this election cycle, the mailer may have been delivered with the

many “vote for me” / “don’t vote for her/him” junk mail pieces that fill each mailbox daily and

may have been overlooked.

Recycling protects the environment, reduces the amount of landfill area required for solid waste

(and the cost to tax payers to pay for that land) and also produces revenue from the sale of the

recyclables. It is a good deal all around.

A “single stream” recycle process is used whereby materials collected are placed on a conveyor and sorted by type.

For that reason recyclables must be placed loose in the bins and not in bags. If the wrong materials are included in the

“stream” it can shut down the process and even damage the equipment. For this reason the County will no longer ac-

cept certain materials in the recycle bin such as plastic bags or polystyrene foam.

To help citizens identify items that can’t be recycled in their carts, the County will begin using “Oops” notification tags

on recycling carts that contain items not accepted in the curbside recycling program.

Information about what are the right materials to recycle and what should not be recycled is listed below,

PAGE 9

TPOA & CDD Engage New Park Patrol Company

Private Parks In Tampa Palms

Tampa Palms owners enjoy five parks: two belong to the

TPOA and three to the CDD. These parks were paid for by

Tampa Palms owners - no State, Federal, County or City

funds (taxes) went into their construction.

For many years park attendants employed by the CDD or

TPOA controlled entry to the Tampa Palms parks, admitting

residents and explaining that the parks were private to non-

residents.

Eight years ago - and at the urging of residents - profession-

al guards services were added to some of the parks:

Compton

Hampton

Amberly (weekend only)

This addition was very successful. Many will remember that

prompt action by a guard thwarted the attempt by a trou-

bled man to grab a baby in Hampton Park a few years ago.

The leadership of the TPOA and CDD have engaged the

services of new security company, Securitas, a leader in pro-

tective services but more important, a com-

pany who shares the Tampa Palms core val-

ues of reflective integrity and vigilance with

helpfulness.

They should be on station by the end of November.

What Rules Apply To Tampa Palms Parks

The Tampa Palms CDD and TPOA believe it necessary to

have rules and regulations to allow all who participate in

park activities to enjoy a safe and pleasing environment.

For many years there have been adopted rules and regula-

tions for park use, which are modified from time to time to

meet changing or emerging situations.

These rules are intended to provide for

the ongoing enjoyment, as well as, the

protection of the natural resources in

the area.

You can find the rules online at:

http://www.tpoa.net/

ParkHandbook.pdf

Multi-Modal Path Needs Attention

The condition of the “multi-modal path”, the asphalt

path on the south side of Tampa Palms Blvd and east

side of Amberly and Compton drives (also known as

the jogging path) has deteriorated in some areas, it

has deteriorated to the point that it is unsafe to use.

The condition of the

paths was brought to

the attention of the

City of Tampa admin-

istration, Brad Baird

and his team, in a

meeting with CDD

Supervisor Jim Soley

and CDD staff.

The path is so important to Tampa Palms that the

CDD offered to partner with the City by funding a

consultant (Hardeman-Kempton) to assist by as-

sessing the many and differing portions of the path

and offering what will almost certainly be a mixture

of location-based solutions.

Path relocation

Tree and root pruning

Tree replacements, if and where necessary

The City confirmed that there will be budget in FY

2016-17 to commence the restoration of the paths and

were very receptive to a partnership with Tampa

Palms.

The study phase is in progress right now. The pictures

below are from the most damaged areas which

stretches from the Sanctuary to the pond at Stoning-

ton.

When completed the final report will be filed with the

City and a plan and timeline should follow.

CDD & City Examine Path Improvement

PAGE 10

New Tampa Rotary

The Rotary Club of New Tampa’s membership represents

a cross-section of the community’s business and profes-

sional men and women. Membership in the Rotary Club of

New Tampa provides the opportunity to become connected

to the community, work with others in addressing commu-

nity needs, and interacting with other professionals in the

community.

New members are welcome. Club meetings are held Fri-

days at 7:00 a.m. at Tampa Palms Golf & Country Club.

For more information, please go online to:

http://www.newtamparotary.org

Some of The Upcoming Speakers

In a changing and ever more connected world, Rotary

strives to bring the world closer together, club by club,

community by community, country by country. And we

have fun doing it!

Join us at Tampa Palms Golf & Country

Club any Friday morning at 7:00 AM. You

will be glad you did. The entire club looks

forward to meeting you!

Community Director: Jo Ann Conrad

Property Manager: Bonnie French

16101 Compton Drive M-F 9 AM - 5 PM

Phone: 977-3337

Fax: 978-8067

E-Mail: tpoamail@aol.com

Web Site: www.tpoa.net

Board of Directors Bill Edwards, President 972-4238

Warren Dixon, Treasurer 977-3337

Marianne Trubelhorn, Secretary 977-3337

Ernie Munzen, VP 977-3337

Sally Fuson, Dir 977-3337

CDD 16311 TP Blvd. West

Maggie Wilson, Consultant

Phone: 977-3933

Fax: 977-6571

E-Mail: cdd.tampa@verizon.net

CDD Board of Supervisors

Gene Field (Chair) 977-1162

Patty Maney 977-7129

Jim Soley 220-3200

Jake Schoolfield 597-1432

A. Michael Gibson 977-3933

One Source (Landscaping ) Joe Laird, Project Manager 267-1756

Tampa Palms Parks

Compton Park 972-0897

Hampton Park 972-5699

River Park 971-6241

Police & Fire 911

Non-Emergency Police 231-6130

Non-Emergency Fire 223-4211 Local Schools

Tampa Palms Elementary 975-7390

Lawton Chiles Elementary 558-5422

Liberty Middle School 558-1180

Freedom High School 558-1185 Miscellaneous Street Repairs 622-1940

TECO 223-0800

Progressive Waste Solutions 248-2820

Water Department 274-8121

New Tampa Rec Center 975-2794

Stormwater (Floods or Dumping) 622-1901

NOV– DEC

DATE SPEAKER TOPIC (More Info

On Club Website)

Oct 28 Brett Culp, Filmmaker Community building

and engagement.

Nov 4 Paul C. Tash

Chairman and CEO

Tampa Bay Times/

Times Publishing

Company

Tampa Bay Times

Nov 11 Dr. Susan MacManus

Distinguished Profes-

sor at USF in the Gov-

ernment and Interna-

tional Affairs

Political analyst for

WFLA News Channel

8 (Tampa NBC affili-

ate) will provide post

election point of view.

Nov 18 Darren Hall, Ft. Knox

Security

Aspects of identity

theft, fraud and relat-

ed scams, firearms

and other weapons to

enhance personal

safety and security

NOV– DEC

November, 2016

1 9 TPWC

2 4 Private Event 5 Private Event

3 10 Private Event 11 Private event 5 Private Event (2)

4 9 Private Event 9:30 Private Event 1 Private Event 3 Boy Scouts 4 Girl Scouts

5 9 Private Event 6 Private Event

6 1 TPWC Canasta 6 Chess Club

6 Private Event

7 9 Private Event 4 NT Art 6 Fly Fishing

8 10 TPWC Bridge

3 Private Event

9 10 Private Event 5 Private Event 5 Private Event

10 9 Private Event 10 Private event 5 Private Event (2)

11 9 Private Event 9:30 Private Event 12 Boy Scouts 2 Private Event 3 Private Event

12 9 Private Event 4 Private Event 5 Private Event 6 Private Event (2)

13

12 Private Event 5 Private Event 6 Chess Club

14 4 Private Event

15 10 Private Event 3 Private Event

16 4 Private Event 5 Private Event

17 9 Private event 5 Private Event 5 Private Event

18 9 Private Event (2) 3 Boy Scouts 4 Girl Scouts

19 9 Private Event 7 Faircrest HOA

20 1 TPWC Board 5 TPOA BOARD 6 Chess Club

21 9 Private Event 10 Sanctuary HOA 1 TPWC Canasta

4 Private Event

22

23 5 Private Event 5 Private Event

24 Parks Closed at

Noon

25

26 9 Private Event

27 12 Private Event 6 Chess Club

28

5 NT ART Group

29

12 Private Event

30 8 Private 4 Private Event 5 Private Event

31

SUN TUES WED THURS FRI SAT MON Nov 8 Election Day

1 10 Private Event 1 TPWC Cancsta 6 Girl Scouts 6 Chess Clun 6 Chess Club

2 9 Private Event 10 Private Event 6 Fly Fishing 6 Reserve Annual 7 Huntington Annual

3 9 Private Event 10 TPWC Meeting 10 Private Event 5 Private Event

4 5 Private Event 5 Private Event

5 10 Private Event 10 Private Event 5 Private Event 5 Private Event

6 DST Ends 9 Private Event 9:30 Private Event 3 Private Event 3 Boy Scouts

7 9 Private Event 1 Private Event 1 Private Event 6 Private Event

8 12 Private Event 6 Chess Club

9 10 Private Event 4 Private Event 6 PM CDD Meeting

10 9 Private Event 10 TPWC Bridge 3 Private Event 5 Private Event

11 Veteran's Day 5 Private Event 5 Private Event

12 10 Private Event 10 Private event 5 Private Event 5 Private Event

13 9 Private Event 9:30 Private Event 1 Girl Scouts 4 Girl Scouts

14 9 Private Event 1 Private Event 4 Private Event 5 Covenants meeting

6 Cub Scouts

15 9 Private Event 1 TPWC Board 5 TPOA BOARD

6 Girl Scouts 6 Chess Club

16 9 Private Event 10 Private Event 10 Sanctuary Board 1 TPWC Canasta 5 NT Art League 6:30 Kensington Mtg

17 9 Private Event 10 Private Event 5 Private Event 6:30 Westover An-nual

18 5 Private Event 5 Private Event

19 10 Private Event 10 Private event 5 Private Event 5 Private Event

20 9 Private Event 9:30 Private Event 3 Private Event 3 Boy Scouts

21 9 Private Event 10 Private Event 2 Private Event 6 Cub Scouts

22 9 Private Event 12 Private Event

23

Parks Close at Noon For Holiday

24 Parks Closed

25 Compton Ofcs

Closed

10 Private Event 5 Private Event

26 10 Private Event 10 Private event 5 Private Event 5 Private Event

27 9 Private Event 9:30 Private Event 3 Private Event

28 9 Private Event 6 Cub Scouts 7 Faircrest HOA Mtg

29 9 Private Event 6 Chess Club 7 Sanctuary Annual

30

DECEMBER

Tampa Palms CDD Meeting

Agenda*

November 9th at 6:00 p.m.

Compton Park Recreation Building

16101 Compton Drive, Tampa, FL 33647

1. Roll Call

2. Pledge of Allegiance

3. Strategic Planning

4. Public Comments

5. Board Member Discussions

6. Project Updates

Bruce B Downs Update

December Meeting

Park Updates

Recycle Changes/Improvements

7. Additional Board Business

8. Public Comments

9. Board Member Discussions

10. Adjourn

* Items may be added to the agendas as needed.

Protecting The Water /

Protecting the Protected Species

Did you know that Tampa Palms is home to many pro-

tected species?

The Tampa Palms community (the TPOA and CDD)

maintains a robust program to protect the waters of the

State of Florida and does so under a NPDES Municipal

Separate Storm Sewer Systems (NPDES MS4) permit

which is administered by the Fla DEP.

The purpose of these protections of the public waters and

environments is in part to safeguard the many species of

wildlife present in the Tampa Palms area, particularly

those which are endangered. There are many levels of

“protected”

Federal Endangered,

Federal Threatened,

State Threatened, or State Species

of Special Concern.

For more information you can go online

to Eco-Friendly Tampa Palms online

at http://www.tpoa.net for a guide to the

Protected Species of Wildlife in Tampa Palms.

“Tampa Palms” and the Palm Tree device are registered trademarks of the Tampa Palms Owners Association Inc.

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