RiverWatch Services Needed

I am working to find a way in building a tool that will work best for our community. I was approached by one member of RiverWatch who has skills our community pays others to do. (I posted this here and also: http://tarponriverwatch.com/blog/2010/07/riverwatch-services-needed )

Is it better to utilize community members first (keeping the money close to the community ~ I have heard the amount of $1 to $6 ~ for every $1 spent in a community, it yields the equivalent of $6 ... I may be wrong ... that is just what came to mind while typing this .... let me know if you have facts :-)

Community Needs

Landscaping - Currently done by community member's company.

Handyman - weekly trash pick-up in the common area's and noting work that needs to be done (accomplishing small tasks as needed - submit estimate for larger jobs) - Currently done by a hired individual

Lakes - Taking care of our lakes, we use Lake Doctor's

Pest Control - We have an issue with ants :-( anyone in the pest control business :-)

Individual Member Needs

A community member is in need of the following assistance: 

Replace Broken Window

Garage Door

Plumber

Electrician

I will be working this area ... if you have suggestions, ideas, talents or needs - let me know and we can get to work putting issues and solutions together.

If you have a contractor or someone you have worked with and they are GREAT - send me their name - phone number - what it is they do and I will list them here.