[Rickg]

No trespassing means no trespassing. I think Duke energy has protected themselves somewhat. Will they prosecute those who violate, that's yet to be seen

[Harry Gilbert]

Originally Posted by Fred R

OK, so what is the penalty for using the path????

Appears to be a first class misdemeanor unless your in possession of a weapon then it would be a felony

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[Steve9930]

If people keep bringing this up this path is going to be closed permanently. Leave this alone and everything will be fine. Keep bringing this up and some one is going to ruin it. I have no idea why people keep flogging this horse. There is no need to clarify anything. At this point in time everyone is just turning a blind eye but keep sticking the nest and it will be closed. Stop calling Duke Energy !!!! Go play some golf.....That's what you came here to do in the first place.

[dewilson58]

Originally Posted by Steve9930

If people keep bringing this up this path is going to be closed permanently. Leave this alone and everything will be fine. Keep bringing this up and some one is going to ruin it. I have no idea why people keep flogging this horse. There is no need to clarify anything. At this point in time everyone is just turning a blind eye but keep sticking the nest and it will be closed. Stop calling Duke Energy !!!! Go play some golf.....That's what you came here to do in the first place.

[Rapscallion St Croix]

Originally Posted by Steve9930

If people keep bringing this up this path is going to be closed permanently. Leave this alone and everything will be fine. Keep bringing this up and some one is going to ruin it. I have no idea why people keep flogging this horse. There is no need to clarify anything. At this point in time everyone is just turning a blind eye but keep sticking the nest and it will be closed. Stop calling Duke Energy !!!! Go play some golf.....That's what you came here to do in the first place.

Said one with skin in the game to those without.

[Steve9930]

Originally Posted by Rapscallion St Croix

Said one with skin in the game to those without.

I'm already looking at alternatives as I don't believe people know when not to kick the sleeping dog. I like being able to get to Lowes, Aldi's, Cracker Barrel, and the Doctors offices via Golf Cart. This almost came to a head with Duke about 2 years ago but the dog went back to sleep. When they did all the improvements although a definite improvement, I was afraid it might wake the Dog. Now it appears people are shaking the Duke tree again. Duke will be put into a corner and will have no choice but to act. This would be a big negative blow not only to Stonecrest and Spruce Creek but all the people in the Historic part of the Villages that work or shop at Walmart. Never good to wake the dog.....

[Nucky]

So I took care of my Billing issue with the nice lady at Duke Energy and then asked about the no trespassing issue. She had not heard about it nor received any memo. The beat goes on. I'm not poking the nest. This is part of our routine and we want to do the rite thing. Go to the path and reference my previous post and tell me it has no merit. They don't want you in the power grid or the retention pond or on the path at over 12 MPH. They are not restricting use of the path or they could block it instantly.

[dewilson58]

Originally Posted by Nucky

So I took care of my Billing issue with the nice lady at Duke Energy and then asked about the no trespassing issue. She had not heard about it nor received any memo. The beat goes on. I'm not poking the nest. This is part of our routine and we want to do the rite thing. Go to the path and reference my previous post and tell me it has no merit. They don't want you in the power grid or the retention pond or on the path at over 12 MPH. They are not restricting use of the path or they could block it instantly.

Thank you Clark. ;-)

If you or anyone else is interested in talking to people with the internal memo, here is the information:

Thank you for contacting Duke Energy Florida.

We apologize; we feel your concern regarding the Golf Cart Path access in The Villages would be best handled over the telephone.

Please contact Builder Services from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm Monday through Friday toll free at 866-372-4663 for immediate assistance. .

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you.

Best Regards,
Anita G.
Customer Care Specialist
Duke Energy Florida

[Steve9930]

Originally Posted by Nucky

So I took care of my Billing issue with the nice lady at Duke Energy and then asked about the no trespassing issue. She had not heard about it nor received any memo. The beat goes on. I'm not poking the nest. This is part of our routine and we want to do the rite thing. Go to the path and reference my previous post and tell me it has no merit. They don't want you in the power grid or the retention pond or on the path at over 12 MPH. They are not restricting use of the path or they could block it instantly.

Since I have not been back since late June I don't know if there are any new signs but there are two 7 foot chain link fences. One around the substation and the other around the Walmart storm pond. I think the fences are self explanatory. Also why would anyone want to enter a high voltage substation area unless you have a death wish. This whole controversy started a few years ago when someone damaged their cart on the path and attempted to get Duke to pay the damages. Soon after a fence was constructed to obstruct the path. After a lot of deliberation between parties trying to get a resolution were done. The end result was no one was going to take the on the liability. So the whole ordeal quietly faded into the wood work and that is where it should stay. Every time some one brings this up with Duke there is a risk the legal department dogs will wake and there is a good chance this time the fence will stay. Out of sight out of mind. I know you are curious about the the right way of handling this and that can be celebrated in these days but when it comes to this path please do not wake legal dogs.

[WhoDat]

I think the next step is a tolll booth. About $.25 per trip should help them cover any future liability costs.

[Nucky]

Originally Posted by WhoDat

I think the next step is a tolll booth. About $.25 per trip should help them cover any future liability costs.

Ah Ha! Entrepreneurial thinking. I just called the number and no one knew anything about it. It's over for me & Mrs Nucky. Boo-Hoo!

[villagetinker]

According to the Marion County GIS system it appears that this is Duke property, and Walmart owns the property on 3 sides of the Duke substation. The path appears to be entirely on the Duke land.

Sorry I cannot paste in a copy of the plots.

[rubicon]

Originally Posted by Steve9930

If people keep bringing this up this path is going to be closed permanently. Leave this alone and everything will be fine. Keep bringing this up and some one is going to ruin it. I have no idea why people keep flogging this horse. There is no need to clarify anything. At this point in time everyone is just turning a blind eye but keep sticking the nest and it will be closed. Stop calling Duke Energy !!!! Go play some golf.....That's what you came here to do in the first place.

Steve in all due respect I think when it comes to Duke Energy the cat's out o the bag

[dewilson58]

What a small world...............I had a cat, its name was Duke and it had tons of energy.

What are the odds??

[rubicon]

Originally Posted by Steve9930

Since I have not been back since late June I don't know if there are any new signs but there are two 7 foot chain link fences. One around the substation and the other around the Walmart storm pond. I think the fences are self explanatory. Also why would anyone want to enter a high voltage substation area unless you have a death wish. This whole controversy started a few years ago when someone damaged their cart on the path and attempted to get Duke to pay the damages. Soon after a fence was constructed to obstruct the path. After a lot of deliberation between parties trying to get a resolution were done. The end result was no one was going to take the on the liability. So the whole ordeal quietly faded into the wood work and that is where it should stay. Every time some one brings this up with Duke there is a risk the legal department dogs will wake and there is a good chance this time the fence will stay. Out of sight out of mind. I know you are curious about the the right way of handling this and that can be celebrated in these days but when it comes to this path please do not wake legal dogs.

In law those facilities are referred to as " an attractive nuisance". I would refer to the guys who drank too much and when they returned to our insureds motel chided one to saw off the lock on the grate on a below ground electric generator and descended to the electric unit where he was immediately electrocuted.

and the beat goes on............