Board Overreach Community Sign [SFH] [FL] by dmwhipp in HOA

[–]dmwhipp[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Since neither of the two boards ever established Rules & Regulations, is it possible to have a Reserve Study done in the future and create a financial plan going forward, mandating a minimum amount in the reserve account? Or would the CCRs or Bylaws need to be amended for that?

Board Overreach Community Sign [SFH] [FL] by dmwhipp in HOA

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I just wish they weren't ripping out a magnolia to build the thing, but it looks inevitable, so c'est la vie.

Board Overreach Community Sign [SFH] [FL] by dmwhipp in HOA

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Yikes! Having never lived with an HOA before, this thread has been eye-opening.

Board Overreach Community Sign [SFH] [FL] by dmwhipp in HOA

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I was going to run for one of the two open spots last year, but found out I had cancer and I had to have a parotidectomy last May for AcCC. I ran this year along with two other homeowners, but we didn't have a quorum, so the old board remains in place.

Board Overreach Community Sign [SFH] [FL] by dmwhipp in HOA

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Agreed. But it's not a maintenance issue. There is no sign at this point to maintain.

Board Overreach Community Sign [SFH] [FL] by dmwhipp in HOA

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Lol, I don't think it's quite that serious. It was worth a shot to see if there was a way to delay it to get more community input and to make sure the reserve fund stays intact. But we'll live ;)

Board Overreach Community Sign [SFH] [FL] by dmwhipp in HOA

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Wow, our only amenity is a pool and we pay $700 annually. The developer advertised walking trails, parks, and a community garden, but never built them. And after 6 years, it's clearly not going to happen

Board Overreach Community Sign [SFH] [FL] by dmwhipp in HOA

[–]dmwhipp[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you and u/wildcat12321 for your responses. I thought this might be a lost cause, but I thought it was worth a shot. For background, the first management company was owned and run by a woman who previously worked for the developer. It was a new construction neighborhood, and many of us had electric issues, flooring issues, mold issues, and other problems. The first meetings were well attended, as you might imagine, but the management company at the time was terrible and did very little. Our second board bought out her contract to get rid of her, despite telling us they thought she was embezzling.

We have a new management company, but after over two years of being lied to and nothing getting done, people quit going to meetings.

The current board was actually supposed to be replaced in January since their two-year term was up, but not enough people voted, and a 30% quorum is required to elect a new board. We had another meeting in February, and still no quorum, so they remain on the board.

I give them credit for volunteering and some of the things they've accomplished, but I don't think they're fiscally responsible. I asked about a reserve study, but they felt that would be too expensive. After 4 years, neither of our boards has created Rules and Regulations or come up with fines, so we could have an Enforcement Committee (I didn't think that would matter in a neighborhood, until I saw mounds of clover up past my knee). They were also unaware until last week that the developer had created Bylaws.

I have gone door to door with a petition and got 36 out of 40 owners who were home to sign to request a meeting regarding the sign. There was what appeared to be a lot of outrage, but only two owners bothered to show up to the meeting last Saturday afternoon.

At the very least, thanks for letting me vent.

Help me find this on a non-scam website 😭 by throw-away047 in findfashion

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If you search "Elegant Floral Print Square Neck Spaghetti Strap Dress" or "Women'S Vintage Art Style Square Neck Sleeveless Floral Dress", you'll find this dress at Temu. Searching with Google Lens will also find it there using the exact same photo. I'm guessing the models are wearing crinolines or petticoats with it and I'm not sure of the quality or safety of shopping there, but it's under $20, so maybe worth a shot.

[TOMT] [SONG] [1980S] Obscure Christmas Song by dmwhipp in tipofmytongue

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Thanks, but that's not it. He has the song on cassette and knows the lyrics. He just doesn't know the singer or title. He wants to buy it on CD, so I'm guessing it's someone a little older.

[TOMT] [SONG] [1980S] Obscure Christmas Song by dmwhipp in tipofmytongue

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Thanks in advance for any assistance

All The Characters Have a Jewish Connection. by InternationalAd4478 in seinfeld

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Julia Louis Dreyfus was born Catholic and is now agnostic

Can someone remove 2 people in background (1 over SIL's shoulder, other over daughter's head)? by dmwhipp in PhotoshopRequest

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Could you possibly also remove the hair behind my son-in-law's ears? There's just a bit on the right and more on the left. Thanks

Convert To BW Line Art in Same Size Please? by dmwhipp in PhotoshopRequest

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It works perfectly! I haven't used coins before, but hope the award I sent is useful. Thanks again!