Hello fellow Merchant owners tomorrow is the first our HOA meeting. I know some of you can't be there so I went through Google Doc list to see what items I thought should be taken care of by the HOA and not Lennar since I would prefer some items be paid for by Lennar rather then us through the HOA if is an issue that Lennar should be held responsible for.
Also given the agenda states we could be limited to how much time we can all speak as a group I thought it might be good to have one list that way we make sure all items get mentioned. If other want to we can coordinate who covers each or just play it by ear.
As a side note it sounded like in the email sent by FS that we will be having an intro to HOA so some of the items may be covered in what they are talking about so some items may get addressed during that part of the meeting.
In order as listed on the Google Doc.
Item 6 – Community Garden – This could be an external issue, if we want space outside of the building but we do also have a bunch of planter boxes on the roof that could fit some gardening spots for those that want to do that. Personally I like the idea of using some of those for this purpose. The HOA would need to establish some rules around them if we allowed some planters to be used for garnding.
Item 7/41 – Understanding what our HOA dues are paying for. (I did skip the the question of why are we paying the dues or full dues at this point given the state of the building not be completed since I think it is good for us first to see what we are dues are paying for. Also some of that will be an issue for Lennar and not the HOA since Lennar would be the ones to cover the cost and not the HOA.) I do think we need an understanding of this item so we know better what we should be requesting a refund from Lennar on since for example if we are paying for landscaping it does not seem right given things that are planted are not be taken care of and parts of the landscaping are not yet completed. Same could be said with common areas being cleaned. However if we are paying for water and the such then that makes sense for the HOA to pay for but I am curious if the construction crews use our water, our trash, other services and if so how much are they paying.
Item 8 – Transportation Plan – When we closed escrow we had to pay $100 to somebody. I have never been able to pin down who this goes to. All I could get out of Lennar and FS prior to my closing was it was required, it is an annual fee, and some mystery person or group was responsible for doing this because the city required it but nothing has really happened with it yet. This is an annual fee so just like the HOA budget I want to know what has the money been spent on and does the HOA have a role in creating this. (PLEASE NOTE: This is a completely different issue then the Shuttle Bus and its schedule, I think)
Items 9/10 – Both deals with Bikes. (Item mix of HOA and Lennar) HOA limits us to just one bike spot per unit. This needs to be changed. If Lennar had set the up the Bike racks on the wall at the car parking spots better most of those spots could in fact handle 2 bike. For those that don't have hanging racks due to lack of wall or pipes in the way the Bike room was set up terribly. Lennar used the worst racks possible and with a different lay out I personally think we could in fact get 2 spots per person in the building, either in Bike room or by parking spots of cars. So first we need to get the HOA to change the 1 bike per person rule and then get Lennar to pay for a good bike storage system that should have been done prior to us moving in.
Item 16/30/33/42 – Pests – Both Ants and a mouse have been spotted in the building so we need to find out what the buildings Pest management system is. Also want to make sure that whatever it is, is pet and child friendly.
Item 21/40 – Security – I think we all know this one by now.
Item 38 – Dirt and Cleanliness of building – What is the cleaning schedule for building as it seems like days go by before big messes get cleaned up and some items are weeks at a time between cleaning and others items have not been cleaned since I have been here. This is part of HOA dues and what they pay for items but seems a good question to ask.
Not on the list but I will plan on address is the issue of Solar Panels. The building was built to be "Solar Ready" so it should be cost effective to add solar panels which in the short run can be cost neutral and once the panels get paid for can save the HOA money on its electricity bill.
So that is what I think gets pulled from the list for the HOA if you wish to add more to your comments please do so and for those not able to attend if you want us to mention that you support the above you can email me directly so I can add you to the list of who support these items being addressed.
Also as part of this part of the meeting but on the agenda is the setting of the schedule for 2016 meetings. I personally think we should be making sure they meet once a month. While I really have no wish to meet once a month I do think it will be needed to hold them accountable and getting answers back as we work through all the new building issues.
Jason Fried
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