Comments on: Board of Directors On-Line Meeting October 22, 2015

By: Phyllis Cavanaugh

Phyllis Cavanaugh — Sun, 01 Nov 2015 09:19:14 +0000

Hi All,
We have a motion, a second and a unanimous vote for the amendment to the budget. We will consider this our working, “draft” budget at this time. Yes, there are some wrinkles to work out and that will happen at the next meeting. We do not have a date set at this time.

I want to thank everyone who participated in this meeting. It was not a perfect forum but I do like that we are able to hear from a variety of people. This meeting is adjourned.

By: Joe Alberti

Joe Alberti — Sat, 31 Oct 2015 20:12:24 +0000

Alisa no comment in this forum..

By: Alisa cook

Alisa cook — Sat, 31 Oct 2015 04:26:00 +0000

Joe,

With all due respect, Phyllis is, and has been, very “hands on.” She may not, but I take exception to that remark. Endless phone calls, emails, hours…..

Once questions were asked about the budget, simple questions to understand numbers, all of a sudden, there’s a resignation? Very, very unfortunate, and unnecessary, imho.

But, we have to move on as a community.

It’s ok to disagree…that’s natural….its ok….

If dues can be lowered, roads maintained and repaired…I really don’t understand why someone would be against that. But, that’s alright, you might not understand my view. We’ve all been there before.

However, let’s not point fingers, especially when one can never really know the entire story.

Your position hasn’t changed. Mine hasn’t, though it shifted a bit. So, there you have it. Just please don’t assume that there is only one BOD member working their tail off, and sticking with it, and through it, through her term, no matter what curve balls are thrown. I admit to being biased, but thems the facts.

I’ve said all I need to say on this topic, so I will sign off. Take care, all.

Alisa

By: Alisa cook

Alisa cook — Sat, 31 Oct 2015 04:25:29 +0000

Joe,

With all due respect, Phyllis is, and has been, very “hands on.” She may not, but I take exception to that remark. Endless phone calls, emails, hours…..

Once questions were asked about the budget, simple questions to understand numbers, all of a sudden, there’s a resignation? Very, very unfortunate, and unnecessary, imho.

But, we have to move on as a community.

It’s ok to disagree…that’s natural….its ok….

However, let’s not point fingers, especially when one can never really know the entire story.

I’ve said all I need to say on this topic, so I will sign off. Make care, all.

Alsa

By: Phyllis Cavanaugh

Phyllis Cavanaugh — Sat, 31 Oct 2015 03:14:10 +0000

FYI – everyone – been busy, and am still researching this – we will make a motion based on the new discrepancies, as reported by Adele, to make sure we put forth an accurate budget for 2016. Thanks for your patience!

Phyllis

By: Phyllis Cavanaugh

Phyllis Cavanaugh — Sat, 31 Oct 2015 03:10:59 +0000

Thank you for your thoughts, Joe – you know I respect your opinion.

Phyllis

By: Joe Alberti

Joe Alberti — Fri, 30 Oct 2015 19:24:43 +0000

I have tried to review all 300+ posts which needless to say is a bit much. After reviewing the discussions the following is of concern to me. I see that Carl and Russ are now on the road committee. I want to make this as clear as possible. My comment or concern has absolutely nothing to do with Carl or Russ and I hope that is understood by all. The BOD in my opinion took an action that they should not have. Phyllis you have made if perfectly clear in many other meetings that if an item is not on the agenda it cannot be discussed. Road committee membership or people volunteering to be on the road committee cannot be discussed approved or voted on since it was not an agenda item. If you are going to enforce rules and regulations they must be consistent. This action was not. I would like to recommend that an email be sent out to all property owners stating that the road committee is open &/or looking for volunteers to give everyone a chance to participate if they want to. As for the budget I agree with a reserve account of no less then 20,000.00. However I would feel more comfortable with 25,000.00 based on actual expenses. I am strongly opposed to a reduction in dues as I feel in time it will only come back to bite us when the board will have to ask for an increase to keep up with rising costs. The BOD has lost the one person who was actually hands on and as a direct result of that persons efforts the property owners have saved a considerable amount of money by eliminating Cadden. I want to understand how that job is going to be accomplished going forward and what board member is going to assume that responsibility as that can also have an impact on expenses going forward. I agree that the roads are our primary expense but they are not our only expense as noted in the 2016 budget. Another very important point to take into consideration is to always plan for the unexpected. We are seeing that happening now. Example: The contractor who has been hired to do our roads has had equipment problems and has not been able to grade our roads for some time. As far as I know there is no estimated date for him to get in here and start grading. What if we needed to hire someone else? What if we needed emergency work done requiring a grader? What if we had to hire a contractor for just one grading without a contract, how much will that cost? What if, what if, what if. I find it hard to digest that a 30.00 or 35.00 reduction in dues is going to be a life changer for anyone who owns property here on the ranch. People have very short memories as demonstrated by this meeting agenda. There already is a cap on the reserve account which there was never one before. Our dues have already been reduced which that has never happened before. Attorneys fees (legal fees) cannot come from the reserve account or operating budget as it could have in the past. Now a special assessment is required to fund legal fees if needed. Starting with Greg Briner and the previous Board, carried over and enhanced upon by this Board, so many important changes have been made why try to fix something that is not broken and working. This makes absolutely no sense to me. The minute any BOD tries in the future to raise dues because of shortfalls they will be viewed as villeins, and this BOD will be criticized for not being fiscally responsible and allowing a shortfall to occur.

By: Joe Alberti

Joe Alberti — Fri, 30 Oct 2015 01:45:00 +0000

due to travel have not been able to review the recommendations how long will this be open for comments

By: Phyllis Cavanaugh

Phyllis Cavanaugh — Thu, 29 Oct 2015 00:52:11 +0000

Regarding your first comment Russ, yes, the delinquencies were not factored in. This is the error Adele alerted us to. We have not voted regarding rescinding yet. We need to review everything to assure we are as accurate as we can be.

Regarding the second comment – I’ll need to sit with it and look at your math, will do in the am.
Thank you for your help with this!

By: Alisa cook

Alisa cook — Wed, 28 Oct 2015 23:08:58 +0000

I agree with Russ regarding a single line item of road maintenance and repair. Simplifies things, and keeps funding very “clean.”