Letter: Criticism put in its place

Re: Letter “The Lowly Waste Receptacle” published on May 11.

Sapphire Lakes is one of many communities that was developed in phases.As each phase was developed, the Collier County code changed regardingthe construction of dumpster enclosures. This is evident in Sapphire Lakes as the dumpster enclosures are of three varying types. Thedumpster enclosure depicted in the picture you published is one of manyenclosures here and yes, it is built to meet with the current CollierCounty code.

Hurricane Wilma was devastating to Sapphire Lakes as it was all overCollier County. The dumpster enclosures were damaged, as were roofs,landscaping, etc. During this time period, many contractors wereunderstandably overwhelmed with work. It was very difficult followingWilma to find contractors to perform certain tasks just because of thevolume of need in this area.

The board of Sapphire Lakes has done its duty to return Sapphire Lakes to its original state. Infact, a contract was just approved to have the badly damaged dumpsterenclosures repaired.

If letter writer Mr. DeMicheli attended board meetings, visitedthe Sapphire Lakes web site, requested minutes to the board meetings or made an appointment with the onsite property manager, whorepresents Resort Management, he would have been informed of this.

It is unfortunate that a few misinformed residents make assumptionsabout the board’s lack of attention to its responsibility.The Sapphire Lakes Master Association Board of Directors takes pride inthe community and the maintenance therein, and will continue to do so.

Floyd Chapin/Naples