ZONING COMMISSION TO CONSIDER CV MEDICAL CENTER CHANGE OF USE TO "PLACE OF WORSHIP"

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This closed hearing is scheduled for January 12, 2022 at the Vista Center.

You may send the Zoning Commission a comment card:

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 Send the completed card to: AMcDonald@pbcgov.org

Dave Israel

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UCO REPORTER - JANUARY 2022 EDITION - LIVE IN CYBERSPACE

 

Committee 2021, Reporter, January 2022 Edition, December 30, 2021 by ucopresident on Scribd

NOTICE OF UCO CLOSURE

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Dave Israel

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WPRF RECREATION FACILITY RE-OPENS

Hi All

 

The recreational facilities will open at noon today.

 

Eva Rachesky

Vice President

W.P.R.F., Inc.

200 Century Boulevard

West Palm Beach, FL  33417

561-640-3120 opt # 5

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Glad to hear this Eva. Thanks.

 

Monica D. Wells

EVP for Cenvill Recreation, Inc.

1601 Forum Place, Suite 500

West Palm Beach, FL 33401

(561) 640-3125 | fax (561) 640-3160

mwells@cenrec.com

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                                                                        Dave Israel

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WEEKLY LCAM REPORT - DECEMBER 25, 2021 - LIVE IN CYBERSPACE

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Follow this link for the UCO Weekly LCAM report by, Donald Foster - LCAM:

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https://bit.ly/3FuLDMO

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Dave Israel

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UCO OPEN MEETINGS - JANUARY 2022 - LIVE IN CYBERSPSACE

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Dave Israel

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NOTICE OF EARLY POOL OPENINGS

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Dave Israel

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MITIGATION REPORTS

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Dave Israel

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RESTRICTED BUS SERVICE ON CHRISTMAS DAY

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ATTENTION

CV BUS RIDERS:

ON CHRISTMAS DAY,

SATURDAY, 12/25/21,

BUS SERVICE WILL BE

PROVIDED FROM 3:00 PM

UNTIL 9:00 PM. 

BUS SERVICE WILL

RETURN TO THE

REGULAR SCHEDULE ON

12/26/21.

FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING - CANCELLED

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Finance Committee meeting - Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at 1:00pm- is Cancelled.

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Happy holidays to all.

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Ed Grossman - UCO Treasurer

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MARK FRIEDMAN 2022 CLASS SCHEDULE

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Dave Israel

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UCO WEEKLY LCAM REPORT - DECEMBER 20, 2021 - LIVE IN CYBERSPACE

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Follow this link for the UCO Weekly LCAM Report by, Donald Foster - LCAM:

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https://bit.ly/3p8dBrV

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Dave Israel

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NOTICE OF PLAY - JINGLE BELLS - PRESENTATION

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Dave Israel

SUGAR CANE EXCURSION

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REMEMBER:

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The “Sugar Cane” excursion bus will leave the Clubhouse promptly

at 7:45 a.m. on Friday, December 17th.

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Park your car close to Duck Island.

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All participants must wear a mask while on the bus.

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Due to cancellations - 3 seats are available for this trip. 

Call: 688-2602 a/s/a/p

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Dave Israel

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DELEGATE ASSEMBLY - DECEMBER 3, 2021 - LIVE IN CYBERSPACE

 

- Dave Israel -

NOTICE OF CERT TRAINING - BE PREPARED TO HELP IN AN EMERGENCY - JOIN THE TEAM

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Dave Israel

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UCO WEEKLY LCAM REPORT - DECEMBER 13, 2021 - LIVE IN CYBERSPACE

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Follow this link for the UCO Weekly LCAM Report by, Donald Foster - LCAM:

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https://bit.ly/3rZCibR

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Dave Israel

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NOTICE OF MOVIE SCHEDULE CHANGE

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Dave Israel

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HASTINGS CLASS SCHEDULE AS OF DECEMBER 13, 2021

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NOTICE OF WATER AEROBICS WITH DOLLY

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Dave Israel

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NOTICE OF UCO INSURANCE PRESENTATION AND OPTION SHEETS FOR 2022 PROGRAM

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Dave Israel

NOTICE OF HOLD-HARMLESS GYM AGREEMENT

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Dave Israel

DECEMBER 7, 1941 - NEVER FORGET

 

- Dave Israel

UCO WEEKLY LCAM REPORT - DECEMBER 6, 2021 - LIVE IN CYBERSPACE

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Follow this link for the UCO Weekly LCAM Report by, Donald Foster - LCAM:

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https://bit.ly/3lBrE7e

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Dave Israel

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OPERATIONS COMMITTEE - NOVEMBER 21, 2021 - LIVE IN CYBERSPACE

 

 

- Dave Israel

ROCKY AND THE ROLLERS COMING TO CV - SATURDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2021

 

- Dave Israel

CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY MUSIC

 

- Dave Israel

NOTICE OF REC. FACILITY MASKS OPTIONAL POLICY

 Dave Israel

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NOTICE OF WPRF EVENT CANCELLATIONS

 Dave Israel

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A 350% increase for our guests...

 We just learned  recently that our visitors will no longer be able to benefit from a weekly rate and will have to pay $ 5 per day. I'm surprised I haven't seen an ad to this effect in the blog or in the Reporter. May I point out that for one person it is an increase from $ 10 to $ 35 per week. So an increase of 350%! 350%

I contacted Ms  Rachesky who told me that it was the decision of the Operation Committee. Ms.  Rachesky also explained to me that we pay about $ 150 per month for WPRF and that if we divide by 30 we arrive at the $ 5 per day claimed from our visitors. 

I will point out to you that the amount of $ 150 includes more than the facilities that visitors can use and especially that this amount is for two people, two residents. So we're talking more of $ 2.50 per day per person.

When I have one of my children who will visit us with his spouse, we are talking about $ 70 per week to take advantage of the Century Village facilities.$ 70 rather than $ 20.

Was there a consultation? I do not believe. I saw nothing on that. Was it advertised, I dont saw nothing neither. 

It's a short-sighted decision taken on the sly in a time of a pandemic at a time when snowbirds that are likely to have visitors are absent.

Can I ask the Operation Committee to review that decision. Maybe 5$ is fair for a single day, but for a week or two or for a month it is too much.

Marc Barriere

UCO OPEN MEETINGS - DECEMBER 2021 - LIVE IN CYBERSPACE

 Dave Israel

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BROADBAND MEETING OF DECEMBER 8, CANCELLED

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UCO WEEKLY LCAM REPORT - NOVEMBER 29, 2021 - LIVE IN CYBERSPACE

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Follow this link for the Weekly UCO LCAM Report by, Donald Foster - LCAM:

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https://bit.ly/3cY597C

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Dave Israel

UCO REPORTER DECEMBER 2021 EDITION - LIVE IN CYBERSPACE

 

UCO Reporter 2021, December Edition, November 26, 2021 by ucopresident on Scribd

UCO OPEN MEETINGS - NOVEMBER 2021 - REVISED

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Dave Israel

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UCO WEEKLY LCAM REPORT - NOVEMBER 22, 2021 - LIVE IN CYBERSPACE

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Follow this link for the UCO Weekly LCAM Report by, Donald Foster - LCAM

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https://bit.ly/3kWBhgg

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Dave Israel

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COVID-19 VACCINE AND BOOSTER EVENT ON CV CAMPUS

 Dave Israel

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SUSPENSION OF BUS SERVICE - THANKSGIVING DAY

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11/25/21 THANKSGIVING DAY SUSPENSION OF BUS SERVICE, 

CV BUS SERVICE WILL BE SUSPENDED AT 3:00 PM. 

REGULAR SCHEDULED BUS SERVICE WILL RESUME ON FRIDAY, 11/26/21, 7:00 AM. 

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Dave Israel

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UCO, BENENSON, WPRF ARBITRATION RESULTS

 

Arbitrators decide next decade's Recreational Access fees.

Bound by 99-year leases signed by original condo owners in 1968-72, each condo pays a two part monthly fee, currently about $90 for access and $45 for maintenance and operations.

The access portion is determined every decade; the maintenance and operations portion, annually in negotiations between WPRF (representing Benenson) and the Operations Committee.

In accordance with the expiring (Dec. 31, 2021) Millennium Amendment, UCO and Benenson Capital Partners (owners of CV recreational properties) each chose an arbitrator, who then chose a third.

After reviewing documents and holding hearings, the three arbitrators have decided the following access fee schedule, effective Jan 1, 2022 to Dec 31, 2031:

“The Panel finds that fair market "access rent" shall be Ninety One and 00/100 Dollars ($91.00) per unit per month commencing January 1, 2022, with annual increases thereafter at the rate of 2.25% per year. Such access rent shall be due in addition to Operating Expenses and Reserves as contemplated by the Amendment and the Operating Agreement. “ (My emphasis)

SCHEDULE OF RENT INCREASES

MONTHLY PER UNIT RENTAL INCREASE IN ADDITION To RENT LEVELS IN EXISTENCE AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2021
PAYMENT PERIOD	(Rent increase over prior period) Total
January 1, 2022, and monthly until December 31, 2022	$2.02 (+$2.02) Total: $91 + $2.02 = $93.02
January 1, 2023, and monthly until until December 31, 2023	$4.09 (+$2.07) Total: $91 + $4.09 = $95.09
January 1, 2024, and monthly until until December 31, 2024.	$6.21 (+$2.12) Total: $91 + $6.21 = $97.09
January 1, 2025, and monthly until until December 31, 2025	$8.37 (+$2.16) Total: $91 + $8.37 = $99.37
January 1, 2026, and monthly until until December 31, 2026	$10.58 (+$2.21) Total: $91 + $10.58 = $101.58
January 1, 2027, and monthly until until December 31, 2027	$12.84 (+$2,26) Total: $91 + $12.84 = $103.84
January 1, 2028, and monthly until until December 31, 2028	$15.15 (+$2.31) Total: $91 + $15.15 = $106.15
January 1, 2029, and monthly until until December 31, 2029	$17.52 (+$2.37) Total: $91 + $17.52 = $108.52

January 1, 2030, and monthly until until December 31, 2030	$19.94 (+$2.42) Total: $91 + $19.94 = $110.94
Januaw 1, 2031, and monthly until December 31, 2031	$22.41 (+$2.47) Total: $91 + $22.41 = $113.41

Richard Handelsman

UCO WEEKLY LCAM REPORT - NOVEMBER 15, 2021 - LIVE IN CYBERSPACE

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Follow this link for the UCO weekly 

LCAM report by, Donald Foster - LCAM

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https://bit.ly/2YOSn8a

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Dave Israel

NOTICE OF ATLANTIC BROADBAND NETWORK MAINTENANCE

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ATLANTIC BROADBAND MAINTENANCE- ABB will be performing
maintenance on Thursday, November 11th, starting at 11:00 PM and ending
on Friday, November 12th, 6:00 AM. CV residents may experience
interruptions in their television, Internet, and phone service during this time.
On Wednesday morning, it may be necessary for users to reset their
modems by unplugging for thirty seconds and then plugging the modem
back in. For any issues or questions regarding this maintenance work, call ABB Customer Care at 888-536-9600.

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Dave Israel

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NOTICE OF UCO ELECTIONS - MARCH 4, 2022

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Dave Israel

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UCO WEEKLY LCAM REPORT - NOVEMBER 8, 2021 - LIVE IN CYBERSPACE

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Follow this link for the UCO Weekly LCAM Report by, Donald Foster - LCAM:

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https://bit.ly/3wsq63I

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Dave Israel

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DELEGATE ASSEMBLY MEETING - NOVEMBER 21, 2021 - LIVE IN CYBERSPACE

 

OPERATIONS COMMITTEE - OCTOBER 21, 2021 - LIVE IN CYBERSPACE

 

- Dave Israel

UCO OPEN MEETINGS - NOVEMBER 2021

 Dave Israel

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FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING - OCTOBER 27, 2021 - LIVE IN CYBERSPACE

 

- Dave Israel

UCO WEEKLY LCAM REPORT - NOVEMBER 1, 2021 - LIVE IN CYBERSPACE

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Follow this link for the UCO Weekly LCAM Report by Donald Foster - LCAM:

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https://bit.ly/3nHSj2p

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Dave Israel

UCO REPORTER NOVEMBER 2021 EDITION - LIVE IN CYBERSPACE

 

UCO Reporter 2021, November Edition, October 29, 2021 by ucopresident on Scribd

NOTICE OF FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING

 Dave Israel

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WPRF THEATER CLIPS - 2021-2022 SEASON

 

Dave Israel

Forms

 Is there a website I can download UCO forms? Apparently, the ones we have from the past are no longer acceptable. The form I need is the CERTIFICATE OF APPROVAL- PURCHASE WITH OCCUPANCY

THANKS TO THE VOLUNTEERS

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I would like to thank all our volunteers who worked the Food Trucks a while ago. We only had one ice cream truck come but from the standpoint of our volunteers who helped organize and set up I think they did a great job and should be thanked. Too bad we only had one ice cream truck show up. Again thank you to all our volunteers. You did a great job.

UCO WEEKLY LCAM REPORT - OCTOBER 25, 2021 - LIVE IN CYBERSPACE

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Follow this link for the UCO Weekly LCAM Report by, Donald Foster - LCAM.

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https://bit.ly/3pBHIZk

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Dave Israel

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PALM BEACH COUNTY VACCINATION SITES

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Dave Israel

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NOTICE OF SHOW CANCELLATION

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Dave Israel

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UCO CANDIDATE BIO OUTLINE FORM

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Dave Israel

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NOTICE OF FLEA MARKET AND BAKE SALE - NOVEMBER 7, 2021

 Dave Israel

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UCO WEEKLY LCAM REPORT - OCTOBER 18, 2021 - LIVE IN CYBERSPACE

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Follow this link for the UCO Weekly LCAM Report by, Donald Foster - LCAM:

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https://bit.ly/3n1DM17

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Dave Israel

DELEGATE ASSEMBLY MEETING - OCTOBER 1, 2021 - LIVE IN CYBERSPACE

 

 

- Thanks to Bob Rivera for the video. 

- Dave Israel

 

Ten-digit-dialing Coming to Area Code561

From the Federal Communications Commission (https://www.fcc.gov/consumers/guides/ten-digit-dialing)

NPAs* REQUIRED TO TRANSITION TO 10-DIGIT DIALING The following 82 area codes currently permit 7-digit dialing and also use 988 as a central office code. Providers operating in these NPAs must implement 10-digit dialing. Transitioning to 10-digit dialing involves both the technical work needed to implement mandatory 10-digit dialing as well as educating consumers about the transition:

Florida 321 (Brevard County only), 352, 561, 941

*(Number Planning Area/Number Plan Area/Numbering Plan Area), also known simply as an Area Code, is the three-digit number that identifies the telephone service region

Upcoming Transitions to Ten-Digit Dialing: Where and When?

There are 82 area codes in 35 states and one U.S. territory that currently use "988" as their local exchange and allow seven-digit dialing. A local exchange, also known as a central office code, is the first three numbers of a seven-digit telephone number. To prepare for implementation of a quick way to dial the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline – using only "988" to connect callers to the Lifeline – these area codes must transition to ten-digit dialing for all calls, including local calls.

The North American Numbering Plan Administrator has a list of the states and area codes that will be affected. You can check the list to find out if your area code is one that will be transitioning: https://nationalnanpa.com/transition_to_10_digit_dialing_for_988/docs/NPAsRequiredtoTransitionto10DD.pdf

If you have one of these area codes, beginning on October 24, 2021, you must dial ten digits (area code + telephone number) for all local calls. On and after this date, local calls dialed with only seven digits may not connect, and a recording will inform you that your call cannot be completed as dialed. You must hang up and dial again using the area code and the seven-digit number.

Ten-digit dialing for local calls has been enabled in these area codes since April 24, 2021, and you can begin dialing ten digits anytime, though seven-digit local calls will still be completed prior to October 24, 2021.

Richard Handelsman

UCO WEEKLY LCAM REPORT - OCTOBER 11, 2021 - LIVE IN CYBERSPACE

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Follow this link for the UCO Weekly LCAM Report by Donald Foster - LCAM.

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https://bit.ly/3FxQg94

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Dave Israel

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ARBITRATION WITH MANAGEMENT REGARDING RENT

 

Century Village and Benenson Partners: A 57 (of 99) Year Financial Entanglement

Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow

Yesterday: From 1968 to 1974, Century Village, Inc., the builder of Century Village, sold its 309 association properties but retained ownership of the recreational properties. Each original condo owner had to commit to a 99-year Long term Lease (expiring on Dec. 31^st, 2068), paying (a) rent for the exclusive use and (b) assessment for the operations and maintenance, of these recreational properties. In 1999, the Millennium Amendment set the rent schedule and the expenses process until January 1, 2022 (about three months from now).

Today: Currently, owners pay a monthly (approximate average) rent of $90 plus an assessment of $45 = $135 month x 12 = $1620/year x 7854 units ≈ $12.7 million/yr. , about $8.5 million for usage and $4.3 million for operations and maintenance.

The conflict: The Benenson properties are currently appraised at $32.6 million. Century Village, represented by UCO, objects to paying not only 25% of the recreational properties' value ($8m rent/$32massessment = 25%) but also $4.3m to maintain the landlord's properties.

Unable to negotiate a financial agreement for the next decade, Century Village and Benenson Capital have entered into binding arbitration, as stipulated in the Millennium Agreement. Three arbitrators have been appointed, and will proceed as shown in the timetable below: (dates in bold)

Tomorrow: The Timeline for current arbitration.:

1.The parties shall each file and serve a position statement of claim by no later than Thursday, September 30, 2021. (Already filed and served)

2. A pre-arbitration site inspection that will occur on Wednesday, October 20, 2021, beginning at 11:00 a.m.

3. This proceeding is set for a three (3) day final arbitration evidentiary hearing on Tuesday, November 2, 2021, through and including Thursday, November 4, 2021, commencing each day at 9:00 a.m. and continuing until 5:00 p.m. or some other time as

designated by the Arbitrators. The length of time currently estimated for the final hearing is three (3) full days 1 The final hearing shall take place at the offices of Jones Foster at 505 South Flagler Drive, Suite 1100, West Palm Beach, FL 33401.

3.At the conclusion of the final hearing, each party shall electronically serve a proposed final award in word format, after which the final hearing on the merits shall be deemed closed. This deadline may be extended by up to two (2) days at the discretion of the Arbitrators if requested.

4. The Arbitrators shall issue a reasoned award with regard to the merits of this proceeding.

5. The Lessor shall notify by mail each Condominium Association and publish in a newspaper of wide circulation the results of the arbitration within fifteen (15) days from receipt of the conclusions of the arbitration panel.

So by the end of November, the lessor (them) and lessee (us) should know the next decade's recreational lease arrangements. Each party can go to court, but absent outright chicanery, that decision would probably be both expensive and futile.

Richard Handelsman

UPDATED COVID-19 VACCINES AT CENTURY VILLAGE

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COVID-19 VACCINES AT CENTURY VILLAGE

ADMINISTERED BY HEALTH DISTRICT OF PALM BEACH COUNTY

PFIZER AND J&J VACCINE ONLY. NO MODERNA. FIRST, SECOND, OR

THIRD BOOSTER DOSES WILL BE ADMINISTERED.

ADVANCE REGISTRATION- TUESDAY, 10/12/21 AND WEDNESDAY,

10/13/21, AT CONGREGATION ANSHEI SHOLOM, 5348 GROVE

STREET, IN THE HASTINGS SECTION OF CENTURY VILLAGE (NEAR

THE HASTINGS FITNESS CENTER).

HOURS OF REGISTRATION WILL BE 8:00 AM UNTIL 4:00 PM. NO

CARS WILL BE ALLOWED INTO THE ANSHEI SHOLOM PARKING LOT

BEFORE 8:00 AM. REGISTRATION WILL BE FIRST COME, FIRST

SERVED, AND MUST BE IN PERSON. ONLY RESIDENTS WITH

CENTURY VILLAGE ID CARDS WILL BE REGISTERED. EACH

REGISTRANT WILL BE GIVEN A DATE/TIME APPOINTMENT.

ADMINISTRATION OF BOOSTER SHOTS WILL HAPPEN ON TUESDAY,

10/19/21, AND WEDNESDAY, 10/20/21 AT CONGREGATION ANSHEI

SHOLOM, FROM 8:00 AM UNTIL 4:00 PM. PLEASE REMEMBER TO

BRING YOUR APPOINTMENT FORM, CENTURY VILLAGE ID CARD,

GOVERNMENT ID WITH PROOF OF AGE, AND CDC "SHOT CARD ".

UCO WILL PROVIDE RESIDENTS WITHOUT CARS WITH

TRANSPORTATION. TO REQUEST BUS SERVICE, CALL 640-3120,

OPTION 0.

QUESTIONS? EMAIL DONALD AT UCOMAINTENANCE@GMAIL.COM

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT COVID-19 BOOSTER SHOTS, GO

TO: www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/booster-shot.htmI

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Dave Israel

NOTICE OF REPERTORY THEATER SHOW - NO PASSPORT REQUIRED

 Dave Israel

OPERATIONS COMMITTEE MEETING - SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 - LIVE IN CYBERSPACE

 

- Part 1 - Part 2

Dave Israel

UCO WEEKLY LCAM REPORT - OCTOBER 4, 2021 - LIVE IN CYBERSPACE

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Follow this link for the UCO Weekly LCAM Report by Donald Foster - LCAM:

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https://bit.ly/39ZVJar

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Dave Israel

UCO WEEKLY LCAM REPORT - SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 - LIVE IN CYBERSPACE

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Follow this link for the UCO Weekly LCAM Report by, Donald Foster - LCAM:

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https://bit.ly/2Y1CryT

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Dave Israel

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UCO REPORTER - OCTOBER 2021 EDITION - LIVE IN CYBERSPACE

 

UCO Reporter, October 2021 Edition, September 24, 2021 by ucopresident on Scribd

FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING - UCO BUDGET - SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

 

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Dave Israel

JOINT MEETING BID AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEES - LIVE IN CYBERSPACE - SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

 

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Dave Israel

OPERATIONS COMMITTEE MEETING - WPRF BUDGET PART TWO - LIVE IN CYBERSPACE - SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

 

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Dave Israel

UCO WEEKLY LCAM REPORT - SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 - LIVE IN CYBERSPACE

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Follow this link for the UCO Weekly LCAM Report by, Donald Foster - LCAM:

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https://bit.ly/3Cmohqs

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Dave Israel

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NOTICE OF TICKET AND CLASS OFFICE CLOSURE

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Dave Israel

NOTICE OF UCO FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING IN RE. UCO BUDGET

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DATE:....................September 15, 2021

DAY:.......................................Wednesday

TIME:.............................1:00 PM

PLACE:.....................Room C Main Clubhouse

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Dave Israel

OPERATIONS COMMITTEE - HVAC PROBLEMS - LIVE IN CYBERSPACE

 

- Dave Israel

OPERATIONS COMMITTEE - REC. FACILITY BUDGET 2021 - 2022 - LIVE IN CYBERSPACE

 

Part 1 Part 2 

- Dave Israel

UCO WEEKLY LCAM REPORT - SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 - LIVE IN CYBERSPACE

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Follow this link for the UCO Weekly LCAM Report by, Donald Foster - LCAM.

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https://bit.ly/3k0FJuu

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Dave Israel

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LET US NEVER FORGET - SEPTEMBER 11, 2001 - PATRIOT DAY

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Dave Israel

NOTICE OF KARAOKE RESUMPTION

 Dave Israel

ATLANTIC BROADBAND - FEES

 

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

The Bad: Atlantic Broadband is already charging CV internet customers $5.15 “Hi-Speed Internet Recovery Fee”, a fee not mentioned in the ABB – CV “Installation and Distribution Agreement”, and found illegal by Washington and Oregon: “Washington And Oregon Fine CenturyLink For Completely Bogus Broadband Fees”

[https://www.techdirt.com/articles/20200107/07425643691/washington-oregon-fine-centurylink-completely-bogus-broadband-fees.shtml

(See my article on the Our Village blog, August 31st)]

The Ugly: Atlantic Broadband now plans to add $3.89 to the $5.25, totaling $9.14, more than half the $17.99 basic Internet rate for CV'ers.

According to Atlantic Broadband: “We are dedicated to keeping you connected to everything you love online and onscreen...Fee Changes Effective 9/1/21 ….High-Speed Network Recovery Fee increase of $3.89. This supports critical maintenance activities and updates to our network infrastructure to deliver vital connectivity for homes and businesses.

(https://atlanticbb.com/sites/default/files/abb-rate-increase-002.pdf)

But according to the ten-year contract between ABB and CV , the stated rates we select ($18, $22, $44 for fast, faster, and fastest speeds) already guarantee us maintenance and connectivity.

As the Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson stated: “"CenturyLink deceived consumers by telling them they would pay one price and then charging them more.....Companies must clearly disclose all added fees and charges to Washingtonians."

In December, 2018, the Network Recovery Fee was $2.75: Offer expires 3/15/2018. Additional services, such as the High Speed Network Recovery Fee currently at $2.75, are subject to increases.

(https://atlanticbb.com/sites/default/files/tiny_mce/files/Website_Promo_Disclaimers_3_6_18_Changes.pdf

That's a $6.39 increase in two and one-half years. Our contract Atlantic Broadband has eight years remaining – if we renew in June of each year.

Richard Handelsman