The general monthly HOA Meeting was held September 26, 2024. Present were President Mariette van den Bersselaar, Vice President Rick Manning, Secretary Cherie Estrada, Treasurer Mary Williams. Absent was Member at Large John Briscoe. PCM Property Manager Paul Stimmler facilitated the meeting. Ten members attended the meeting.
Meeting Summary
The Board voted to increase the assessments for next year by 15%
New Rules and Regulations were adopted for 2024.
New Architectural Guidelines were adopted for 2024
Architectural Chair Michael Barto Announced a new Water Shutoff protocol for the Blackbeard, Cabana and Lago buildings starting in with next water shutoff.
Michael Barto announced a new Condo Living Orientation Class for October 12th in the Cabana Clubhouse.
After a question from the audience about the status of the Land Lease, Mariette van den Bersselaar present a short update of the land lease negotiations. She shared the the lease owner Harbour Vista LLC does not want to sell the lease and that the homeowners must vacate the property in August 2041.
After the elections, in October, a new Land Lease committee will be formed to look at other options.
Ballots for the October Annual meeting will be mailed the week of October 1. There are only four members officially on the ballot for five positions. Write-ins are allowed.
The Annual meeting will take place on Thursday October 24 at 6:30pm in the Cabana Clubhouse.
Assessment Increase
The HOA is going through a financial strain and existing funding for next year cannot maintain the property. This year was particularly brutal with two boiler replacement, bridge repair, roadway resurfacing, pool and jacuzzi updated and major wood repairs. The reserves have almost been reduced to zero. The HOA has no funds for emergency repairs or replacements such as the elevator without imposing a special assessment. A letter from PCM to the membership will be sent to the homeowners explaining these issues and why the assessment had to be increased.
Land Lease Update
When a member asked about the sub lease negotiations, President Mariette van den Bersselaar shared that in the latest discussion, Harbour Vista LLC stated that they did not want to sell and the plan was to ask people to vacate their property. They also said they were not sure they would allow the homeowner to continue to stay in their home and pay rent. Harbour Vista LLC said that if we wanted to pursue it, we could pursue it.
New Land Lease Committee
A new Ad Hoc Land Lease Committee will be created after the elections to pursue other avenues to retain ownership of the property.
Annual Meeting
The Annual Meeting will take place starting at 6:30 at the Cabana Clubhouse on October 24th. The Annual Meeting will run concurrent with the General meeting until the new Board is seated. Ballots may be hand delivered in person from 6 to 6:30 at the Clubhouse, if the member has not already mailed in their ballot. If a member has lost or misplaced their ballot, they can pick up a replacement and cast their ballot at that time. The Davis-Sterling Act has revised quorum requirement when not met the first time. It states that quorum is reduced to 20% (36) when the meeting is rescheduled to meet quorum. Only four candidates are on the ballot. Either a write in candidate will come forward or the Board will need to appoint a new member. ■
Editor Note: Long time resident Mike Peduzzi has announced the he is running as a write -in. See Mike Peduzzi Candidate statement.
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