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Enrique Muller, Candidate for HOA President Introduction

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My name is Enrique Muller, it is a pleasure to introduce myself as a candidate for president of the Sky Lake & Highland Lakes Area Homeowners Association.

I was born and raised in Venezuela and came to the United States in the late nineties to pursue my dream of following in my father’s footsteps and become a dentist. I earned my degree of Doctor of Dental Medicine at Boston University and went on to pursue specialization and advanced graduate studies in Periodontology and Implantology also at BU. I am currently in Private Practice in Aventura.

I moved with my wife and young son into the Sky Lake area 8 years ago and my daughter was born here. We purchased our home in the Oak Forest area 7 years ago and have loved it and the neighborhood ever since. I am very passionate about improving the quality of life in the area where we all live so my family can have the best community possible surrounding them.

I am an active member in local, state and federal organized dentistry and had the opportunity of being president of the entire South Florida District Dental Association. I also serve as a delegate to the FDA and I am familiar with volunteer organizations in general.

My hope is to be able to bring my experience with large organized dentistry associations to our beloved HOA.

Enrique Muller, DMD, MSD
Diplomate, American Board of Periodontology
Fellow, Institute for Advanced Laser Dentistry
enriquemullerdmd@gmail.com

Below please find the proposed 2022 Board of Directors slate. Please note that only paid members will be eligible to vote during the upcoming General Membership Meeting on February 2, 2022.

EXECUTIVE

PRESIDENT:
Enrique Muller, Oak Forest

IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT:
Rick Schermer, Oak Forest

VICE PRESIDENTS:
Mort Braverman, Highland Lakes
Dailyn Mills, Sky Lake
Jacky Needelman, Highland Gardens
David Promoff, Enchanted Lake

TREASURER:
Marc Frankel, Highland Lakes

SECRETARY:
Freyda Hyman, Enchanted Lake

BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
Brenda Auerbach, Highland Gardens
Helena Bendjouia, Enchanted Lake
Erica Chao, Highland Gardens
Sharon Curtis, Country Squire
Doron Friedlander, Enchanted Lake
Madeline Langbaum, Sunswept
Leigh Needelman, Highland Gardens
Joy Pargman, Enchanted Lake
Cathy Pieters, Highland Lakes
Norman Pieters, Highland Lakes
Aaron Rubin, Highland Lakes
Celia Ruiz, Highland Gardens
Marilyn Santiago, Highland Lakes
Robert Sutnick, Highland Lakes
Bob Weisblum, Sky Lake

General Membership Meeting

HOA General Membership Meeting February 2, 2022

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The Sky Lake Highland Lakes Area HOA will be holding our first general member meeting of the new year on Wednesday, February 2, 2022, via Zoom at 7:30PM. 

We are expecting many of our local government officials to attend including representatives from Miami-Dade Police, Kent Security, Commissioner Heyman’s office, State Senator Pizzo’s office, State Rep. Benjamin’s office, School Board Member Lucia Baez-Geller, MDPD and FDOT.

Members attending the meeting will have the opportunity to ask questions in the chat box for officials to answer.

Join the meeting:
When: Feb 2, 2022 07:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Topic: Skylake Highland Lakes HOA General Member Meeting

Please click the link below to join the webinar:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85612134606?pwd=T1ExanlLY3lUckpoL1VaRjZoaTJFQT09

Webinar ID: 856 1213 4606
Passcode: 174965

Below please find the proposed 2022 Board of Directors slate. Please note that only paid members will be eligible to vote.

EXECUTIVE

PRESIDENT:
Enrique Muller, Oak Forest

IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT:
Rick Schermer, Oak Forest

VICE PRESIDENTS:
Mort Braverman, Highland Lakes
Dailyn Mills, Skylake
Jacky Needelman, Highland Gardens
David Promoff, Enchanted Lake

TREASURER:
Marc Frankel, Highland Lakes

SECRETARY:
Freyda Hyman, Enchanted Lake

BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
Brenda Auerbach, Highland Gardens
Helena Bendjouia, Enchanted Lake
Erica Chao, Highland Gardens
Sharon Curtis, Country Squire
Doron Friedlander, Enchanted Lake
Madeline Langbaum, Sunswept
Leigh Needelman, Highland Gardens
Joy Pargman, Enchanted Lake
Cathy Pieters, Highland Lakes
Norman Pieters, Highland Lakes
Aaron Rubin, Highland Lakes
Celia Ruiz, Highland Gardens
Marilyn Santiago, Highland Lakes
Robert Sutnick, Highland Lakes
Bob Weisblum, Skylake

Ives Dairy Road Flyover Project

Upcoming Flyover Project on Ives Dairy Road

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Check out the NE 203 Street Flyover PDF Presentation provided to the Sky Lake & Highland Lakes Area Homeowners Association.

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is developing the design for an intersection improvement project at NE 203 Street between State Road (SR) 5/US 1 and West Dixie Highway, in Miami-Dade County.

WORK TO BE PERFORMED:

  • Elevating Westbound NE 203 Street over the FEC railroad track and West Dixie Highway
  • Repaving and re-striping the roadway
  • Providing a pedestrian bridge over the FEC corridor
  • Widening the roadway along southbound US 1 and eastbound NE 203 Street including the bridge
  • Improving drainage
  • Updating pedestrian ramps, signage, pavement markings, and lighting to meet the current standards
  • Replacing overhead sign structure
  • Constructing curb and gutter
MAINTENANCE OF TRAFFIC (MOT): 
Traffic lanes and sidewalks will be closed at times for safety reasons. There will always be one traffic lane open and lane closures will take place during daytime hours.

 

Project At-A-Glance

Construction Start Date
Week of November 17, 2021

Construction Cost
$40 million

Lengths and Limits
NE 203 Street between US 1 and West Dixie Highway

FDOT Project Manager
Fabiana Gonzalez, P.E.

Facebook: @MyFDOTMiami
Twitter: @MyFDOT_Miami
Instagram: @myfdot_miami
YouTube: Florida DOT

Website: www.fdotmiamidade.com

The project information currently lives on this webpage: http://www.fdotmiamidade.com/design-projects/north-miami-dade/ne-203-st-between-sr-5us-1-and-west-dixie-highway-1.html

Crocodile Deterrence Gates installed on Sunswept Lake

Crocodile Deterrence Gates Installed on Entrance to Sunswept Lake​

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Great News for residents living on Sunswept Lake!

After approximately two years of advocating on behalf of the residents living on Sunswept Lake in the Sunswept Isles sub-division to find a way to mitigate their issues with crocodiles in their back yards, the HOA is proud to announce tangible results of its efforts. We are happy to be able finally report that in response to the HOA’s requests, with the cooperation of the Miami-Dade County Department of Transportation and Public Works, the Department of Environmental Resource Management, the Department Regulatory and Economic Resources, and Commissioner Heyman’s Office, a set of what are called “manatee exclusion gates“ were installed in late August on the culvert pipes under 209th Terrace leading from the park canal to the Oleta River From the Sunswept Lake on both sides of the culvert.

These heavy metal gates are designed to keep large animals from getting into the culverts and into the body of water on the other side. Only time will tell, but hopefully residents will find that these gates act to keep the crocs out of the lake and off of their docks and lawns. No system is foolproof, and while it’s become a lot more difficult for them to gain entry, the potential still exists, if a croc is persistent to the point of climbing up the steep embankment and walking over the road, for it to find its way into the lake. People are still encouraged to be situationally aware and exercise caution with pets and small children near the water’s edge especially at dusk or dawn and after dark.

Anyone sighting a Crocodile in Sunswept Lake is asked to report it to FWC or please contact the HOA and we can help get the the appropriate division of FWC to come remove the animal from the lake, but confidence is high that this installation will help to keep the crocs out.

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If you haven’t already joined for 2021, we’d be happy to have you! You can renew or register online. Please help spread the word about our events to your friends and neighbors who might not be on social media.

membership election vote

2021 HOA Board Elections Vote

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Generally, the HOA has its annual membership meeting and election of officers and directors for the calendar year in early February. But this year will be different due to necessary Corona Virus protocols.

So that members can still vote, the proposed slate of officers and directors, as developed over several weeks by the nominating committee, is listed at the bottom of this post.

Our by-laws provide that only members who have paid their annual dues ($30) are entitled to vote. So, we ask that members entitled to vote review the slate and send an email with your name and the word “approve” if you vote for the slate. If you choose to not vote for the slate, you may so indicate. The deadline to vote is 5:00 pm on Feb. 5, 2021. The results of the vote will be announced at the Board meeting on February 10, 2021.

Renew or register today at www.skyhighhomes.com to pay 2021 dues and become a member of our HOA.

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Sky Lake – Highland Lakes Area Homeowners Association

HOA 2021 Slate of Officers and Directors:

Rick Schermer – President
Mort Braverman – Vice President
Bill Clayton – Vice President
Marc Frankel – Vice President
Marc Hurwitz – Immediate Past President
Freyda Hyman – Secretary
Jacky Needelman – Vice President
David Promoff – Treasurer
Stephanie Ruiz – Vice President

Brenda Auerbach – Board
Erica Chao – Board
Sharon Curtis – Board
Howard Fine – Board
Doron Friedlander – Board
Philip Holcman – Board
Madeline Langbaum – Board
Max Lichy – Board
Dailyn Mills – Board
Enrique Muller – Board
Leigh Needelman – Board
Cathy Pieters – Board
Norman Pieters – Board
Aaron Rubin – Board
Marilyn Santiago – Board
Cyd Sinai – Board
Ahuva Stadtlander – Board
Bob Weisblum – Board

Upcoming Drainage Improvement Project 20200233/Work Order No. 1 (NE 20 Ct from NE 206 Terr to Ives Dairy Rd and NE 20 Ct from NE 201 Terr to NE 199 St)

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This project is scheduled to begin in February 2021 and is anticipated to be completed by August 2021. For more information, please see the attached DTPW Fact Sheet for Upcoming Drainage Improvement Project #20200233 WO#1 (NE 20 Ct from NE 206 Terr to Ives Dairy Rd and NE 20 Ct from NE 201 Terr to NE 199 St).

Upcoming Roadway Resurfacing Project 20190211/Work Order No. 7 (NE 21 Ave from NE 185 Terr to NE 191 St)

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This project is scheduled to begin November 2020 and is anticipated to be completed by February 2021. For more information, please see the attached DTPW Fact Sheet for Upcoming Roadway Resurfacing Project 20190211/Work Order No. 7 (NE 21 Ave from NE 185 Terr to NE 191 St). We would like to thank Miami Dade County and the City of North Miami Beach for working together on this joint project.

Farm Share Food Distribution 4/24 @ Greynolds Park

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Commissioner Heyman with Farm Share and Miami-Dade County Parks Department is doing tomorrow, April 24th, a FREE Drive-Thru Food Distribution Event at Greynolds Park from 9-11am (First Come/First Served Bias, No Walk-Ups). Please share with your friends and neighbors to help to get the word out about this event. Please see the attached flyer.

How to Participate Virtually in the Next BCC Meeting – 4/7/20

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This Tuesday, April 7, 2020 at 9:30am, Miami-Dade County will hold a virtual Commission Meeting.

The agenda for the meeting covers several important topics related to the County’s response to Coronavirus in addition to regular County business.

HOW TO VIEW THE MEETING ONLINE

HOW TO PARTICIPATE

  • By phone in advance: Call 305-679-0007 by 5 pm on Monday, April 6th, and leave a voice message which will be played during the Commission meeting.
  • By phone live during the meeting: Call in live to the Commission meeting at 305-375-5777 on Tuesday, April 7th.
  • By email: Send an e-mail to bcclive@miamidade.gov by 5 pm on Monday, April 6th; your message will be read into the record.
  • Via webinar: Register online here and log on live during the meeting.

Please note that only the first two minutes of each message or email will be played or read into the record. Please include your name, address and the number of the Commission agenda item(s) you wish to address in your voice or email message.