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Odd-numbered addresses: Watering allowed only on Saturdays from midnight to 10 a.m. and/or 4 p.m. to 11:59 p.m.

Even-numbered addresses: Watering allowed only on Sundays from midnight to 10 a.m. and/or 4 p.m. to 11:59 p.m.

Systems with no street address and systems that irrigate both even and odd addresses within the same zones, including multi-family units, homeowners associations and shopping centers: Follow the schedule for even-numbered addresses.

The emergency order creates exceptions for forms of irrigation that utilize water conservation techniques. Cisterns and low-volume systems -- such as drip, bubble and micro-jet systems that apply water directly to root plant zones -- may be used at any time but should be voluntarily reduced. In addition, irrigation with 100 percent reclaimed water is exempt.

The order also places restrictions on nurseries in Monroe County. Nursery owners may operate overhead irrigation systems seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. for inside or shaded plants and from 4 a.m. to 10 a.m. and/or 4 p.m. to 11:59 p.m. for outside plants.

The district also:

Has requested that the Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority activate its Stock Island desalination plant. The plant can produce up to 1.5 million gallons of freshwater per day from ocean saltwater using reverse osmosis.

Is asking the FKAA to reduce water pressure in its system where practicable.

Is urging utilities and local governments to step up enforcement of landscape irrigation restrictions.

Is sending enforcement teams to Homestead, Florida City and the Keys to ensure permitted water users are following restrictions.

The next OVHOA board meeting is March 15, 2009 at 6 PM at Unit TBD. The next OVHOA annual meeting is January 20, 2010 at Banana Bay Conference Room starting at 6 PM. Agenda items are set by the President and the Vice President taken from resident inputs; all agenda inputs must be in before the second Thursday of the month.	Hot Topics FKAA and the state of Florida are moving to make these water restrictions permanent considering the long-term impact of continuing overall drought conditions. ------------------------------------------------------------------- Florida Keys restricted to 1-day-a-week watering By KeysNet Staff Homeowners and businesses in the Keys can water lawns and landscapes only one day a week under new restrictions announced by the area's water management agency. Because of critically low levels in wells that tap into the Biscayne Aquifer, Carol Ann Wehle, executive director of the South Florida Water Management District, signed an emergency order on Thursday, May 7 implementing one-day-a-week landscape irrigation restrictions in Monroe and south Miami-Dade counties. The district ordered split watering schedules: Odd-numbered addresses: Watering allowed only on Saturdays from midnight to 10 a.m. and/or 4 p.m. to 11:59 p.m. Even-numbered addresses: Watering allowed only on Sundays from midnight to 10 a.m. and/or 4 p.m. to 11:59 p.m. Systems with no street address and systems that irrigate both even and odd addresses within the same zones, including multi-family units, homeowners associations and shopping centers: Follow the schedule for even-numbered addresses. The emergency order creates exceptions for forms of irrigation that utilize water conservation techniques. Cisterns and low-volume systems -- such as drip, bubble and micro-jet systems that apply water directly to root plant zones -- may be used at any time but should be voluntarily reduced. In addition, irrigation with 100 percent reclaimed water is exempt. The order also places restrictions on nurseries in Monroe County. Nursery owners may operate overhead irrigation systems seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. for inside or shaded plants and from 4 a.m. to 10 a.m. and/or 4 p.m. to 11:59 p.m. for outside plants. The district also: Has requested that the Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority activate its Stock Island desalination plant. The plant can produce up to 1.5 million gallons of freshwater per day from ocean saltwater using reverse osmosis. Is asking the FKAA to reduce water pressure in its system where practicable. Is urging utilities and local governments to step up enforcement of landscape irrigation restrictions. Is sending enforcement teams to Homestead, Florida City and the Keys to ensure permitted water users are following restrictions.	*Board Meetings*	Agenda - Minutes links
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If anyone has an item they would like an the agenda for this meeting, please let us know by clicking this link. The By-Laws have been fully transcribed and are now available for your use. You can find them under the Homeowners Documents link at the top. The remaining items to be completed within this section are Restrictions for Moderate Income Housing, Articles of Incorporation and the Ground Lease sections. They should be available soon.		Homeowners Dues Dues are due on the 1st of every month. The dues breakdown as follows: Homeowners Association = $ 57.94 Utilities = $ 162.06 Total due each month = $ 220.00 Payment booklets have been distributed.
Overseas Village Block Party Future event. Sewer System The sewer system is in full functioning order. A few residents requested another check of the system. This is being done very soon.	Yard Tools/Waste/etc. Yard Waste is picked up by Marathon Garbage Service on Tuesday’s. It has to be placed in proper bins and there is a size limit. Garbage is picked up on Monday's and Friday's. Please plan accordingly. Recycling Recycling bins have been provided by Marathon Garbage Service and have been placed at the entrance to the property by the mail center. Please use these bins. Recycling will be done every Thursday for your convenience.