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The Blue Crab Board of Directors will be having a Special Membership meeting on Thursday December 1st, 2022 at 9:30am at the Blue Crab Clubhouse to vote on replacing the shingle roofs with metal roofing. Please note: You may only vote in person or by proxy. To download/view the agenda and the proxy form go to the committee bulletin board. November 18th The Special Assessment Notice that is being mailed via USPS is also available to download in the Business Updates section of the committee bulletin board. November 17th A link to the recording of the Zoom Special Assessment Meeting on November 15th is available in the Business Updates section of the committee bulletin board. November 13th An updated FAQ/email questions worksheet and a Post hurricane Nicole unit check worksheet are available to download in Excel format on the committee bulletin board. To listen to the November 10th informational conference call, please go to.... https://fccdl.in/9mpkOQUTpy November 9th An updated FAQ/email questions worksheet is available to download in Excel format on the committee bulletin board. November 3rd To listen to the November 2nd informational conference call, please go to.... https://fccdl.in/TULGUCpPGo October 29th The Blue Crab Board of Directors will be meeting on November 15th, 2022 at 9:00am at the Blue Crab Clubhouse to vote on a special assessment. Please go to the committee bulletin board to download/view the agenda. October 20th The preliminary unit damage assessment has been updated again. To download the file in Excel format, please go to the committee bulletin board. October 19th The September financial statement is available to download in pdf format on the committee bulletin board. October 18th The preliminary unit damage assessment has been updated again. To download the file in Excel format, please go to the committee bulletin board. October 16th The preliminary unit damage assessment has been updated. To download the file in Excel format, please go to the committee bulletin board. The Board has scheduled an informal, one hour information session on Tuesday, October 18th. Please go to the committee bulletin board for details. October 13th The preliminary unit by unit damage assessment has been conducted. To download the file in Excel format, please go to the committee bulletin board. October 9th Talked with Chris this morning and she asked that I share... Chris' husband Steve (husband extraordinaire ) went to the fire station this morning, picked up 6 tarps. While there, they said power should be restored all Pine Island in 9 days. Working now all over island. Saw dozens of utility trucks north of center. Trash pickup started yesterday per fire chief. As you all know by now, information changes everyday. While the thought of having power in 9 days is very exciting, this is a pretty aggressive schedule...but we will remain hopeful. I will remind everyone that even when power gets to the island, Blue Crab Owners need to stay put until the Waste Water Treatment Plant is repaired! Another item of importance, there is there is NO internet. M Buildings roof has been tarped, Florida Life Safety has repaired the broken sprinkler head, completed their inspection and released the building from uninhabitable to habitable! Reminder to all OWNERS that NEED to come to their property: There is a '24 hour notice prior to arrival' process in place. What happens when you follow this process. Chris gets the request, she then sends out a group text to our 'boots-on-the-ground' team that alerts them to expect you. Every stranger or unannounced owner adds extra stress on our neighbors, so please just follow the process. You have also been asked to to stay for the day only, because of the treatment plant. Cindy B4 October 6th Posting on behalf of Chris Blum: If you are coming by boat or sending someone to check on your condo- NOTIFY CHRIS BEFORE ARRIVAL! This is for your protection and ours. Texting Chris at 239-373-7061 works best; please include your name & unit # in the text. LCEC (power) conducted their assessment, but no additional information is known. It is still expected to be some time before power is restored. Water: Great news: The water (non-potable) is now on 24/7. Its use is still restricted due to the sewer plant/septic system. No extended showers, no laundry, and no toilet paper in the toilets. Dish water needs to be dumped outside. The wonderful news of the water enabled the discovery of some not so good surprises: Discovered main water breaks in Buildings E & T. No occupancy until fixed. The power needs to be on before the plumber can get onsite to fix. Discovered a water leak in the sewer pump. This also needs the power to be on before the plumber can get onsite to fix. (Good news it’s a water leak and not sewage!!) Sewer plant/septic system: More great news. A generator is connected but the system is still at maximum capacity. The generator can only run 2 hours/day. The system will be checked often so that improvements will be noticed. With the recent arrival of lumber, all windows should be boarded by Monday. Due to Bill S., NASTAR Roofing will be onsite once the county allows access. NASTAR confirmed we are on their priority list, and they have the available crews and supplies. Per Bill S: “The roofs are not nearly as bad as they were after Charley.” By mid to late next week, the interiors of the units (for those with keys available) will be assessed in greater detail. The information will be passed on once known. Road news: The temporary road was open, then it wasn’t open! The priority access is for workers and supplies to get on the island. This temporary road is by no means built for any type of general traffic. It has failed or been compromised several times since opening yesterday. Each time it’s compromised, it’s been closed again for hours. It is believed that this will be an ongoing feature of this “lifeline” as the service vehicles are heavy! While we have been blessed with incredible weather, the mosquitoes have arrived in full force to enjoy the weather with us. Thank you for your continued patience and cooperation. Please continue staying in place and sending those powerful prayers and positive thoughts. It's working! Patti Williams October 5th Owners, I know you have heard the bridge is open and that is fantastic news. But it is only open to Services right now. Please remember we have not resolved the Treatment Plant situation yet...so every added person adds a burden to the system...day trip or overnight. We'll get there, just not there yet. I am point of contact for Chris so that she can focus on the big tasks that go along with being the boots on the ground. Email me your questions. I will do me best to get you answers. cindyharmon919@gmail.com Cindy B4 October 4th Posting on behalf of Chris: If you are coming by boat or sending someone to check on your condo- NOTIFY CHRIS BEFORE Arrival. This is for your protection and ours. The onsite BCK group is doing well and seeing daily improvements. LCEC (power) will be assessing the island and the projected timeline for restoring power is 30 days from the crew’s date of arrival. Any bets on if it will be shorter or longer? The official published statement is: Pine Island estimated restoration time will be determined once access to the island is established. For those units where Chris has access or someone onsite has access, refrigerators/freezers were cleared of problematic items. Phase 2 will focus on removing any dry items that may attract bugs/critters. The essential roofs (based on damage) have been tarped and all broken windows are being boarded. As supplies arrive, additional roofs will be tarped. All these temporary fixes should be completed mid to late next week. Weather forecast is still incredible. While promising words were heard from the Governor’s office, we have not heard a confirmed update rescinding the order on having all LEO, EMT & Fire leave the island by 10/14. Lots of action on the temporary road to the island. This road is not designed for general use. The road will allow the materials and crews to start rebuilding our wonderful Pine Island. Any individual attempting to use the temporary road into Pine Island must be F/T resident with the Pine Island address on the FL DL. The checks will require this FL DL and will not consider deeds or utility bills as proof of FT residency. It seems that if FT residents are allowed to enter using the temporary road, any LEO, Fire & EMT would be staying. The word is the temporary road can’t handle general traffic volume and will not be used for FT residents to leave the island. The focus is on a road which enables the crews & supplies to reach the island. The news on this bridge build seems to be a bit fluid. The BCK Insurance Company was notified. A claim was filed. Boat transportation to the Insurance Co. was offered as a means to expedite the process. Uplifting News/Shout-Outs: Bill Schulte, with his contacts, was able to secure BCK a spot on the priority list with NASTAR Roofing. Bill and Deborah have made BCK a priority. The essential roofs (based on damage) have been tarped and all Jeff & Laura from I-3 are bringing supplies And JD from N4 got a generator for our septic system. They coordinated so that lumber and JD’s generator will be on Jeff’s boat Thursday! Personal Insurance: You are encouraged to file now to get the claim into the system .For personal insurance questions related to BCK, Paul Hummel (a retired Registered Investment Advisor Representative, and life insurance agent, L-5) has offered his assistance: phummel351@aol.com; 802-353-2225 We are deeply grateful and appreciative of all the prayers and positive thoughts. Please keep them coming this way! The future is looking brighter each day! Thank you again! Patti Williams October 3rd Posting on behalf of Chris Blum: Hello All! As previously mentioned, while the current conditions at BCK are undesirable, they can not decline. There are only 11 here now and this is considered full capacity. The conditions will decline if that number increases. No Water. We are drinking/cooking w/ bottled water and the water dept. turns on water from 11AM-2PM to get non-potable water. It is unknown how long this luxury will last. At this time, potable water is available at various spots. No power. Generators are running and represent a new type of white noise. The septic is 2 feet from overflow and can’t be tasked any more. If an overflow occurs, the property will be condemned (biohazard) and we will be forced to leave. Many government representatives are on the island. We are trying to eliminate becoming a biohazard site with a lengthy & expensive clean-up. No TP in toilet AT ALL. Used TP must be tossed in trash. For those units where Chris has access or someone onsite has access, refrigerators/freezers were cleared of problematic items. The trash situation is horrific. There is NO dumping onsite, ALL trash/recyclables are transported miles down the road for disposal. This is essential for rat control and will hopefully minimize these critter’s attraction for our property. A sheriff’s representative informed us that we should “carry” if we leave the property. Looting is an unfortunate reality on the island. Our neighbors all have signs “You Loot, We Shoot” and BCK’s sign states “Occupied & Armed”. Please DO NOT send a friend to check on your property. Details on your building will be provided soon in a descriptive format followed by images when the infrastructure supports. If you are coming by boat to check on your condo- NOTIFY CHRIS BEFORE Arrival. This is for your protection and ours. We ask that you not stay the night due to the existing septic/trash situation. Tarps on being placed on the roofs with more damage than just missing shingles. Broken windows are being boarded. Fortunately, no rain is in the weather forecast. The BCK community has been very supportive in making this progress happen! Keep sending those positive thoughts as each day more uplifting news is heard. WE all look forward to being together again. We are hearing that work on a temporary bridge for utility vehicles will be completed within 2 weeks. This may allow the power to be returned in the very near future! This bridge will not be for general traffic use. Please note: Descriptive details about units will be sent out soon. We’ll try to provide updates as action progresses. Thank you again! Patti Williams ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I spoke with Chris Blum and she asked that the following be posted. All -- thank you all for your support and prayers and good thoughts. She is asking owners to please be patient and once the Pine Island road is open not to come here until power is restored and on site water and sewer are operable and maintainable. Further communication to be updated as soon as available. Great news that the road hopefully will be completed for emergency vehicles, power companies, suppliers, contractors, residents. If you have another home please try and stay there until they can get all systems operating. Will keep you posted. At this point all roofs that needed tarps have one. Bill Schultie is starting to cover window openings. Another load of plywood is scheduled to arrive by Thursday and hope to have all openings closed by early/ middle next week. Weather has been favorable to completing. Unable to send photos as there is no internet yet with the exception of Bob and Annies boats in Saint James City and that site is challenged with high traffic and spotty bandwidth. Have pictures and will send when internet is operating and can handle the volume that pictures require. Have been into every unit that has a key on file and removed food from refrigerators. They want to do one final run through to remove any open boxed food that bugs could get into. If you don’t have a key on file with BCK and you want to have your unit checked and fridge cleaned out they need your permission to pick the lock or other directions on how to gain access. Driving around the island to find your keys with friends is not an option at this point. M Building condition clarification, a sprinkler head under M6 broke off during the storm and leaked UNDER the building. The sprinklers did not flood the units and the system had to be shut down to stop water flow. Under normal circumstances occupancy is not allowed in a building that has inoperable sprinklers. Insurance claims Damage assessment of units will be forthcoming as soon as consistent internet is available and you have an email address on file with the association. Please be patient Suggest everyone start the claim process with their individual carrier or agency and put your carrier on notice of potential claim. One of the wind company’s information is listed below. Check to see what carrier you have first. Citizens will need the name & address of our management company. Mailing Address Premier CAM Services PO Box 152047 Cape Coral, FL 33915 Physical Address 3436 Marinatown Lane Ste. 3 N. Ft. Myers, FL 33903 If you need help email Paul Hummel in L6 phummel351@aol.com He will try to help you through it. Have your policy available keep in mind he can not file a claim for anyone. This needs to be done by the policy holder. Citizens Insurance states to notify them as soon as you become aware of or suspect damage. Citizens 1-866-411-2742 ( 24/7) Web site to report a claim 24/7 www.citizensfla.com/mypolicy Please check which company you have coverage through as Citizens is only one of the companies for wind coverage Paul Hummel October 2nd Hello All. Chris and I connected via phone yesterday and she has asked that I relay the following. Cell service is still very spotty. There are no emergency service. There are no services...period. If you are thinking of coming to the island, we are asking you stay for the day only. Every person that comes and stays is an additional burden to our waste water treatment plant. Remember, we have no power and should the system overflow those that are there would have to leave. There are 12 neighbors on-site, working hard during the daylight hours to keep our homes safe and secure. H1- Chris and Steve H2 - Klem and Tony I4 - Meagen and Romeo I5 - Janice and John O2 - Terry R2 - Mary and Ron And Bill Schultie and Chris Corbert. God Bless each and every one. I have relayed to Chris your care and concern for them and how grateful we ALL are for everyone and everything they are doing. I also relayed your messages for them to help themselves to water, food, gas. Chris says a big thank you. We know M bldg had severe water damage due to sprinkler system failure. The owners have been contacted. Other buildings have roof damage, windows broken and such. Bill and team are working on securing. They are also working on empting refrigerators and sorting the garbage so as not to overflow dumpsters. Remember, we have no services. All owners should put your insurance companies on notice. There will be no season this year...please notify your renters. No, I do not have more details yet. No, Chris has not been able to send me the damage list yet or pictures. Again, not enough bandwidth and frankly she is VERY busy keeping people out of Blue Crab and our properties secure. We will get it, patience please. IF someone does get to the island, supplies needed are batteries, water, gas, propane. Asking again if anyone has a generator they can loan to our neighbors. Blessings, Cindy B4 September 30th Chris and team want to start cleaning out refrigerators that haven't been done already and that we have access to. This will prevent moldy refrigerators. If you DO NOT agree with them going in your unit, let me know ASAP. They are starting later this afternoon. Thank you, Cindy --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- UPDATE: Good morning neighbors. We are all very anxious for information about our homes and our community but if I could ask everyone to be mindful of the following: Cell service is very spotty. No internet There is no electric to charge phones Owners that are on site are very few and being there has to be beyond overwhelming. So please bless them with your prayers and kindness, not a task list. What I know: Bill Schulte has completed his assessment of each building and is to start work tarping and boarding up areas of damage; roofs and windows. Chris has the list along with pictures and will get to me when Technology allows. We have many, many trees down. Although Lewsaders (our landscapers)was on standby, they can not get us for cleanup. At this time there is NO access to the island. Matlache has been severely impacted by Ian with roads and small bridges being washed away, along with homes and businesses. Please do not ask neighbors outside of Blue Crab to come and check on your unit. Chris and neighbors are doing their best to keep our community secure and having to vet strangers is frustrating. This is going to be a long process with limited resources, but we are blessed to have homes that are standing. We will get through this together. Cindy B4 September 29th UPDATE: Chris was able to text but cell svc is sporadic. A few things: we did not get the surge, so cars and boats are OK as far as water damage is concerned. LOTS of damage to buildings but the extent is unknown right now. Chris and Bill S will be starting the process of assessing damage and boarding up the most critical of the units. We understand it is hard not knowing right know, so again we are asking for your patience and will provide updates when we can. Our BCK neighbors are doing the best they can to deal their homes while watching out for ours. Please be considerate of that. PLEASE DO NOT have neighbors coming on the property to check your units. Those on property are trying to keep looters out. Patience, calm and prayers everyone. Cindy - B4 September 28th Hello BCK neighbors. We know this is a really bad time right now, so first and foremost...be safe. I just got off the phone with Chris (Board President)who is on property. There is no power and no water. There is a good chance the sewer plant will also be down. We are asking those that are not already on property to please wait to return. There are plenty of folks there that Chris will coordinate with to access the properties and the roofs. We will continue to update everyone here and via email when possible. We are a strong community, we will get through this together. BCK Board September 9th The August financial statement is available to download in pdf format on the committee bulletin board. September 3rd The BOD Meeting Minutes for July 7, 2022 is available to download in pdf format on the committee bulletin board. August 30th Added a link on the PremierCam Services page to fill out an online version of the rental agreement. August 12th The July financial statement is available to download in pdf format on the committee bulletin board. July 19th The June financial statement is available to download in pdf format on the committee bulletin board. July 11th The BOD Meeting Minutes for June 2, 2022 is available to download in pdf format on the committee bulletin board. June 15th The April & May financial statements are available to download in pdf format on the committee bulletin board. June 2nd The BOD Meeting Minutes for April 7, 2022 is available to download in pdf format on the committee bulletin board. May 4th The BOD Meeting Minutes & Joe Steiner's presentation for May 4, 2022 is available to download in pdf format on the committee bulletin board. April 22, 2022 The March financial statement is available to download in pdf format on the committee bulletin board. April 18, 2022 The recurring BOD agenda with the Google Meet URL document is available to download in document format on the committee bulletin board. April 7, 2022 The BOD Meeting Minutes for March 11, 15 & 22, the DRAFT Annual Meeting Minutes for March 22 and the 2021-2022 Projects List is available to download in pdf format on the committee bulletin board. March 29, 2022 The February financial statement is available to download in pdf format on the committee bulletin board. March 22, 2022 The BCK owner's season closing checklist & hurricane preparation document is available to download & the Clubhouse Schedule is available for viewing and reservation requests on the community bulletin board. The Annual Meeting Minutes from March 23, 2021 is available to download in pdf format on the committee bulletin board. Our management company, PremierCam Services, has all of the Board Meeting Minutes, Financial Documents, and Insurance information on the Blue Crab portion of their website.
Please visit: https://premiercams.net You will need to click on the Register Me link to sign up for access. Make sure you select Blue Crab Key as the community from the drop down list. Once registered, the link to the Blue Crab Key Condo documents is: https://premiercams.net/blue-crab-key-condominium-association/ You will need to login with the the email & password you used on the Register Me form. |
WARNING - Gator may be in the lake
Most residents who live at BCK year round will be aware that there can be an alligator in the lake by the entrance. But renters and guests need to exercise caution when near the lake. |