Bylaws & Covenants

While I would vote no to the amendments, I want to be clear that I appreciate the board and their work. This is not easy and they volunteer a great deal of time.

As an attorney, I see problems with definitions. I think this draft gives them too much power to determine critical property rights. It also does not explain how and who will be enforce them. I do not look forward to the day when someone questions my lot ownership or familial relationships. I have already heard of some uncomfortable questions asked of members.

We are in a shoulder season. I do not see this as something we need to press now. I think there are other solutions that are less intrusive of our property rights. I also think we have to think of the usage of our common areas after the surge created by COVID starts to die down. I urge the board to table the vote and have a session dedicated to another discussion of the topics before a vote and have a longer voting period to ensure all voices are heard.

With regard to the previous use of the email list. I found the board's follow up email distasteful. I understand and agree with the need to keep private the list. However, I also do not think the person who sent the email needed to be treated as if she was selling personal goods or services. The email from the member was reflective of many people's concerns and the lack of voice which is why you are seeing such active debate on facebook.

The board's email sounded defensive and noninclusive. A simple reminder that the use of email would have been sufficient rather than the aggressive tone of that email. We are a small community and I hope we try to welcome voices regardless of whether they agree with ours. I would like to think we can disagree without being disagreeable.  

I will be on the call and I will motion the board to table the vote. I hope there will be support for that.

Davis