I wanted to invite you to attend our monthly board meeting, this month it will be held at the home of our HOA President, Erin Kofoed at 9217 Augusta Ct. We are meeting Wednesday, August 12th at 6:30 pm.
If you are wanting to do any work on the exterior of your home (visible from street), now’s the time to submit an ARC Request, so we can get you a quick approval! CLICK HERE for the ARC form.
REMINDER: If you received a “VIOLATION NOTICE” you have until August 29th to complete the work (about two weeks away)! Fines/fees to be applied by the CVHC on items not completed.
CALL TO ACTION: We have 1 spot available on the Community Violations and Hearings Committee. If you are willing to help serve on this committee, please email or call – or join us at the board meeting!
Agenda items for this month will include:
Approve July Minutes – follow up on all action items therein
ARC request approvals (3 to approve)
President’s Report
CVHC: Planning the final neighborhood violation notice walk through, August 30th. 1 open position on the committee to be filled by resident.
Landscaping update – Meadow Walk HOA berm, and white fence panels
Capital Project Updates, sink hole repair, signage repair
July Budget Approval
Social Event Planning (September 18, live music, BBQ, and potluck) – DON’T FORGET TO RSVP to Erin at 904-749-2177 by Sept 1st!
This month, every single resident should have received a letter regarding our updated list of approved paint colors, community standards, and (if warranted) repairs/violations with a completion deadline of August 29th. It’s been wonderful seeing the neighborhood pull together, roll up their sleeves, and complete these improvements ahead of schedule! Your commitment helps keep our community beautiful, safe, and welcoming for everyone. The HOA is also working on capital projects and are actively improving our common areas. Let’s work together to make this the best HOA in Baymeadows!
An HOA is more than a set of rules — it’s a partnership between homeowners to keep your neighborhood beautiful, safe, and connected. It’s the reason your home feels like home, and your community feels like family.
As you read our HOA newsletter, take a moment to appreciate the people behind it — the board members, volunteers, and neighbors who work together to make your community thrive.
YARD OF THE QUARTER – 7835 LINKSIDE
If you were vying for the esteemed “Yard of the Quarter” award, you have some new competition! The Cooper family are new-ish to the neighborhood, but they have already made some spectacular improvements to their home, and yard. We would like to highlight their efforts, and congratulate them for showing substantial pride of ownership! We all benefit when our neighbors make these types of updates (curb appeal, and property value galore), so if you see them around, give them a nod and a thanks. They truly have accomplished a lot in the short time that they have lived here.
NEW COMMUNITY PAINT COLORS
After much deliberation, three hues of green have now been added to the list of options for stucco exterior paint. The new colors align with the HOA’s earth-tone palette and will give homeowners modern color options and add charm. To view the newly approved paint color list, please download it from our website at LAB-HOA.com on the documents page. Before you paint, homeowners must submit an ARC request for approval, even if painting the exact same color as previous. The new APPROVED PAINT COLOR FORM can be accessed HERE.
STUCCO COLORS: 7 (*NEW COLORS JULY 2026) PURE WHITE : Benjamin Moore – Element Guard – White BASE (No color added) NEARLY WHITE : Benjamin Moore – Element Guard – Chantilly Lace – OC-65 LIGHT BEIGE : Benjamin Moore – Element Guard – Muslin – OC-12 DARK BEIGE: Benjamin Moore – Element Guard – Dark Beige – 2165-40 *LIGHT GREEN: Benjamin Moore – Element Guard – Palisades Park – 439 *MEDIUM GREEN : Benjamin Moore – Element Guard – Land of Liberty – 440 *DARK GREEN : Benjamin Moore – Element Guard – Alligator Alley – 441
WOOD PANELLING COLORS: 2 LIGHT BROWN : Benjamin Moore – Element Guard – Natural Cedartone – E5-45 DARK BROWN : Benjamin Moore – Element Guard – Deep Caviar – 2130-20
WOOD TRIM & METAL TRIM COLORS: 1 DARK BROWN : Benjamin Moore – Element Guard – Deep Caviar – 2130-20
PET OF THE QUARTER
Hi everyone! Meet Shadow, our 7-year-old Lab mix and the baby of our family. He’s the little brother to two kitties and keeps us smiling every day.
Lately, Shadow’s favorite hobbies have been sunbathing and napping—he’s an expert cuddler! He also enjoys beach afternoons, swimming and begging for pets and treats.
When we lived in Washington state Shadow would accompany us on hikes and lake swims but he prefers the beach life now and is adapting well to his new home.
Thanks for having Shadow as pet of the quarter!!
– The Lundbohms
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS/RESERVE FUNDS
The board is actively working on upgrades to our community by using reserve funds as they mature for each line item. We hope you have noticed some of the recent improvements to our common areas! This fall, expect to see more upgrades as we prepare to replace sheds (which have outlived their maximum life expectancy), repair entry signs, replace our loaner library, and purchase an on-site shed to store HOA assets (such as tables, tents, chairs). This will lower the operating budget by $936. If there are certain capital improvement projects you think the board should consider, please do not hesitate tosend us an email with your suggestions and feedback!
CAPITAL/RESERVES USED 2026: $1,986 2026 ANTICIPATED CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS: $8,000-$12,000 TOTAL IN RESERVES: $172,000
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HOA FINANCIAL SNAPSHOT (7/1/26)
DUES/FEES COLLECTED2026: $40,553 TOTAL HOMEOWNERS THAT STILL OWE DUES: 8 ($4,400 still uncollected)
***All past due accounts are in collections. If you have outstanding dues – please contact our lawyer at collections@cobbgonzalez.com or call (904) 822-8001– we cannot accept payments from homeowners once in collections.
IT’S LIZARD SEASON IN JACKSONVILLE
SPOTLIGHT ON GREEN AND BROWN ANOLES
Here are a few reasons they’re worth appreciating:
Natural pest control. Anoles eat mosquitoes, flies, ants, termites, moths, spiders, roaches, and other small insects. A single anole can consume dozens of insects each day, helping reduce nuisance pests around your home.
They’re harmless to people. Anoles are not venomous and almost never bite. If handled, they may give a tiny defensive nip, but they’re not dangerous to people or pets.
They help your garden. By feeding on insects that damage flowers, shrubs, and vegetable plants, anoles can reduce the need for pesticides.
They’re fascinating to watch. Male anoles display colorful throat fans (called dewlaps) and perform head-bobbing displays to attract mates and defend territory. They can also change color to help regulate temperature, communicate, and respond to stress.
They indicate a healthy environment. Seeing anoles usually means your yard has vegetation, insects, and shelter that support local wildlife.
Green vs. Brown Anoles in Jacksonville
Jacksonville is home to two common species:
Green Anole is Florida’s only native anole. It is bright green but can also turn brown depending on temperature, stress, or surroundings.
Brown Anole is an introduced species from the Caribbean. It has become very common throughout Jacksonville and much of Florida.
Brown anoles compete with native green anoles, causing green anoles to spend more time higher in trees and shrubs than they historically did. Despite this competition, both species still provide valuable insect control.
How you can help native green anoles
If you’d like to encourage native green anoles in your yard:
Plant native shrubs, vines, and trees.
Avoid broad-spectrum insecticides, which remove their food source.
Leave some natural ground cover and mulch.
Provide a shallow water source during hot weather.
Keep cats indoors when possible, as cats are significant predators of small lizards.
For Jacksonville homeowners, anoles are essentially tiny, free pest-control specialists. They’re beneficial neighbors that help keep insect populations in check while adding a bit of Florida wildlife to your backyard.
DRAINAGE ISSUES AT THE CURBS
We had 3 companies come out to inspect and bid the work regarding drainage issues along the front curbs in the HOA. We personally stood out in the rain with them to show them the main areas that don’t drain properly. They have all politely declined providing a bid at this time, citing factors such as: (1) they didn’t think it was worth their time to bid, as they perceived it as a mild drainage issue (2) they did not want to get involved as they believe our prior paving vendor is at fault, (3) they can’t provide a bid without an exact list of which homes are impacted, (4) there is no way to simply “fix it,” the whole community would have to be torn up, regraded, repaved, replace all curbs, reset all sewers (at a substantial cost).
WHAT WE’VE LEARNED: The contractors pointed out that this is caused by large tree roots (from trees on homeowner properties) that are lifting the community owned curbs and streets, causing an interruption in the flow of water to the drains. We have also been told these are normal things that come with the territory in housing subdivisions with mature trees.
TAKE OUR SURVEY
If experiencing water along your front curb that does not drain after rainfall: (please send an email no later than September 1, 2026):
STEP 1: Take a picture of the standing water after a big rainfall.
Pertinent information regarding your drainage issue: How are you impacted? After rainfall, how long does it take to dry/subside). Approximately how deep/wide is it? How far does the water need to be transported to rejoin where it drains correctly?
FOR NOW: You can request a sump pump from the HOA to use after a rainy day. These can be checked out by Pat Mattingly (520) 591-2072, or Erin Kofoed (904) 749-2177 – just send a text to request a pump! We have used these pumps, and they do a great job, it’s a matter of getting the standing water from the curb and just diverting it down the road (approx. 20 feet), or across the street, to where it drains correctly.
GOING FORWARD: Once we have an idea of the exact number of homes impacted, feedback from the resident poll (above), photos and addresses, it can help guide the timeline for repairs, and the amount of funds that need to be diverted to this project, and the timeline. We will also approach the BCID to see if this is part of their proposed improvements.
GOT UNSIGHTLY STAINS ON YOUR STUCCO?
We know many homes in our HOA struggle with mold/mildew, or just plain dirt that sticks to the stucco walls. We wanted to share a product that some of our neighbors are using effectively to treat staining on stucco, and could help you save money. If you’re on a budget, but want to keep that stucco squeaky clean, we highly recommend this product!
Sorry for the late notice! We ARE having an HOA meeting tonight at 6:30 PM at the Mattingly home, 7936 Linkside Dr. As always, residents are welcome to join.
Here is a reminder that the board is meeting Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 6:30 pm at the Messing Residence: at 7917 Linkside Drive. We welcome all residents to attend!
We do have 1 open position on the board for a member at large, if you are interested in joining, simply reply to this email and let us know!
If you have any ARC requests, or upcoming improvements that are visible from the street, we encourage you to submit an ARC Request (click on link to open) now so you can get a FAST approval on your projects!
INFORMAL MEETING AGENDA BELOW:
ARC REQUESTS: 1 request to vote on.
MINUTES: approve minutes from May 2026 for posting.
PRESIDENT REPORT:
TAXES: Filed, Paid, IRS has not responded as of yet with any concerns.
HOA entrance signs – contacted vendor for warranty/repairs.
Board Member Resignation. We now have 1 open position if anyone would like to join.
DISCUSS BUDGETED CAPITAL EXPENSES THIS YEAR FOR IMPROVEMENTS/REPAIRS.
BUDGET REPORT: Mattingly/Messing to present May Budget Report for approval.
SOCIAL: Discuss plans for fall event – Will require RSVP due to poor attendance, and to be good stewards of HOA expenses.
LANDSCAPING:
Approx 50 plants were purchased, then planted by HOA members and residents – some at the entrances, some in zone 6, some in zone 2. Discuss more plant improvements to come to common areas.
Dead grass to be replaced w/ sod at zone 2 and zone 6 in coming weeks. Discuss water drainage and dirt runoff at zone 2.
Sprinklers at zone 2 fixed, updated bluetooth connection and schedules for common areas.
CVHC:
Neighborhood walk through was completed on 6/7/26, there is a large amount of deferred maintenance. Therefore, approx 60 homes will get a letter for repairs, repaint, power wash, violations, and lawn maintenance.
The board will be meeting Wednesday, May 13th at 7936 Linkside Drive. As always, homeowners are welcome to join us. A quick overview of the agenda (so far) is provided below:
6:30 PM – CALL TO ORDER
MINUTES – Review last month’s meeting minutes, approve for publishing
PRESIDENTS REPORT Update on taxes – they have been filed Neighborhood beautification projects to be done this calendar year Neighborhood Drainage – Quotes/Updates, review original documents
CVHC – 3 letters sent this month for property improvement requests, discuss additional letters to residents with a focus on lawn maintenance, and homes that have mold/algae on the stucco.
BUDGET REPORT – Review the month’s expenses. Discuss any outstanding accounts, which will be sent to collections this month. Discuss budget from reserves for neighborhood improvements that are due.
🌸 Earth Day Neighborhood Beautification Event IS TONIGHT🌿
The HOA has purchased plants to put in our entrances! Bring a shovel, a plant, or simply come lend a hand—every bit helps! Let’s work together to create something we can all enjoy.
2 large (year-round blooming) Autumn Sangria Azalea bushes (pink) 1 Large flowering plant (Barley Blue Agapanthus) 4 small flowering plants (2 Yellow Daylilies and 2 Blue Agapanthus)
We hope to see you there! 🌼
Text Erin at 904-749-2177 to let us know you are coming!
THIS SATURDAY – SPRING EVENT – SEE YOU AT 7 PM!
Join us Saturday, April 25th at 7 pm in ZONE 2 for pizza, dessert, music, and a movie night. We will watch The Princess Bride at sunset (8 pm).
Please bring your own chairs and/or a picnic blanket, and your favorite beverages.
The HOA will provide tents, tables, and food! We hope to see you there!
When folks visit Linkside at Baymeadows and our neighborhood, they are always impressed with the beauty of our homes and the attractive grounds. We are a unique community and our homes are the best advertisement for future home buyers.
The Architectural Review Committee and Community Violations Hearing Committee have done a great job helping to ensure homes conform to our standards. These committee members “walk the neighborhood” from time to time to check on homes that may need (for example) painting, pressure washing, or yard repairs. Happily, homeowners are open to suggestions and make the necessary improvements. When necessary, letters are sent to homeowners with a suggested timeline for completion. The HOA covenants give our board authority to do these inspections so that our “special look” and character are maintained.
🌸 Earth Day Neighborhood Beautification Event 🌿
Join us this Earth Day as we come together to make our community even more beautiful!
We’re inviting all neighbors to help plant flowers in our common areas. We’re especially looking for donations of lilies, hibiscus, and other perennial flowers to add lasting color and charm throughout the neighborhood.
The HOA will also be providing plants, so whether you bring flowers, tools, or just yourself, your help is appreciated!
Bring a shovel, a plant, or simply come lend a hand—every bit helps! Let’s work together to create something we can all enjoy.
We hope to see you there! 🌼
Text Erin at 904-749-2177 to let us know you are coming!
SPRING EVENT
Join us Saturday, April 25th at 7 pm in ZONE 2 for pizza, dessert, music, and a movie night. We will watch The Princess Bride at sunset.
Please bring your own chairs and/or a picnic blanket, and your favorite beverages.
The HOA will provide tents, tables, and food! We hope to see you there!
<<In the event of rain, we will reschedule to Sunday, April 26th if necessary.>>
SUDOKU
The solution will be on the final page of this newsletter. Can you solve it???
PETS OF THE QUARTER | THE KOFOED DOGS
Ladybird (our Golden Retriever) is 1.5 years old, and is somewhat shy and reserved at first, but after a few pets or tail wags, she is your best friend. Lady enjoys swimming in the our slimy ponds, chasing geese, wrestling with Lenny, heckling Mr Christmas, and fetching a ball. If you see Lady walking around, remember to approach her quietly, and act like you’re not interested in her, she likes to be the first to approach people, and she will stick her nose in your hand for some pets when she is ready. She enjoys her memberships to Brewhound, and The Block/Kanine Social, and you can find her there daily. Her parents only go to dog friendly bars and restaurants so that Lady can tag along.
The Kofoeds also have two Cavalier King Charles Spaniels named Loch, and Sassy. Loch (red and white) is 10 years old, is deaf, and likes to run away to find new girlfriends from time to time. Because he’s deaf he won’t hear you calling him, so if you catch him in the wild, bring him back to 9217 Augusta!!! Sassy (black and tan) is 6, is a princess, and sleeps on our pillows (yes, on our heads) each night. She likes to perch on top of the sofa, and go out back on our deck for a good sun bath. Sass never runs away, she just stays in our cul-de-sac and hang out with her parents while they do gardening.
POWER WASH GROUP DISCOUNT
The board has obtained a group deal for soft-wash or power-washing for any residents who are interested. We advise all homeowners do an inspection every spring of their stucco. We have noticed quite a few homes that are out of compliance with neighborhood standards and have mold/mildew/algae issues on their stucco that need to be remedied ASAP. Please consider taking advantage of this great deal while it’s available.
POWERWASH / HIGH PRESSURE / DRIVEWAY
Small-Medium Driveway & front porch walkway @ $109.99 / Patio is additional and is subject to new quote.
Medium-Large Driveway & front porch walkway @ $159.99 / Patio is additional and is subject to new quote.
INDUSTRY STANDARD – Removes: dirt, mold, algae, mildew, organic build up, grime, and stains (rust stain removal is extra).
Small-Medium Homes @ $249.99 / Roof wash is additional and is subject to new quote.
Medium-Large Homes @ $349.99 / Roof wash is additional and is subject to new quote.
To get this deal, please call or text L&S Perpetual Greenscapes (Louie) at 904-480-2179, and let him know you are with the Linkside at Baymeadows Group Discount.
THE UGLY DUCK
Most everyone has heard of the “ugly duckling” and Florida has its own ugly ducks. We here at Linkside at Baymeadows are visited by a group of these ducks daily. Due to its size and long neck, one may think it is a goose. Put upon further inspection, there is more than meets the eye when it comes to these strange looking birds.
These ducks are black and white, with a brownish greenish sheen, and very strange looking red, wart-like bumps on their face, and mow-hawk hair on top. Although it’s called a MUSCOVY DUCK, it is not technically a duck either. These birds have their own unique species. Its scientific name is Cairin moschata and is native to Mexico, and Central and South America. They are also very common in South Florida. It has also spread to many different countries such as Australia, New Zealand, and certain parts of Europe.
Each duck has its own appearance, the males are much larger, and the females usually don’t have a red face. The muscovy duck doesn’t quack, although the males sometimes huff or hiss. In fact, it doesn’t make much sound at all. Their lifespan in the wild is 8-10 years, but can live as long as 20 years. They are not monogamous, and have multiple partners. They sometimes breed with mallards, such offspring are “Mule Ducks” because they are sterile. Although our Muscovys are pretty docile, watch out, they do have a ridge in their beaks that can tear skin.
SUDOKU SOLUTION
STAY IN TOUCH!
Each quarter we print the newsletter in addition to emailing it to our subscribers on our website. If you would like to receive email ONLY, please send an email to linksideatbaymeadows@gmail.com and let us know you no longer would like to receive a printed copy. Remember to visit LAB-HOA.com to access any HOA documents, view minutes, log into our accounting software (PAYHOA.COM) to update your contact information or check your balance anytime! You can also visit our Facebook group (Linkside At Baymeadows HOA) to stay in touch with neighbors and events!
As always you are invited to join us for the monthly board meeting which will be held on Wednesday, April 8th at 6:30 pm at the Mattingly residence at 7936 Linkside Dr.
The March Linkside at Baymeadows Board meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 11th, at 6:30 pm, and will be held at the home of our Vice President located at 7830 Linkside Drive. All homeowners are welcome to join.
AGENDA ITEMS TO INCLUDE
Review official nominations from annual meeting election, appoint board members to 3-year terms.
HOA Board Member annual training & annual continuing education requirements.
January/February Budget Review/Approval
Update on collections of dues for 2026.
Review annual meeting minutes (will be officially approved at next year’s annual meeting), review minutes from Dec/Jan for posting on website.
2025 Tax Filing
Spring Event Planning
Q2 (Apr/May/June) Newsletter ideas
ARC Requests for approval
CVHC Actions
Landscaping Needs
Power washing group deal secured for all interested residents
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