Every board decision here is logged with a plain-English note on what it means for owners and a pointer to the evidence — the meeting, email, or document it came from. When there’s something to do about it, you’ll find it under Campaigns & Take Action.
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The Board just handed one person control of all legal matters
At the August 13, 2026 open Board meeting, the Board voted to give the Board President standing, permanent authority to act as the Association's sole point of contact with its attorney — on "all legal matters" — without bringing individual decisions back to the full Board for a vote. We reviewed the Bylaws in full and found no provision that allows this by a simple Board vote; a change like this appears to require an amendment approved by a vote of the membership.
This motion creates a quorum — which means it requires a real, noticed meeting every time it's used
On August 13, 2026 the Board voted to let the President and Treasurer — two of our three directors, i.e. a quorum — approve budgeted expenditures together, any time, without calling a meeting. Under Bylaws § 5.4, two of three directors acting together IS the Board acting, which the Bylaws say must happen at a duly noticed meeting — with notice, an agenda, and minutes.
Assessments are expected to rise in 2028 — how much depends on the Board
The 2027 budget holds dues flat at $55/month, but Management told the Board it can't guarantee that in 2028. Separately, Management disclosed the Association's insurance carrier was placed on notice about a possible claim tied to the ongoing records-request dispute — which could push insurance costs above the budgeted $8,064. Governance disputes have dollars-and-cents consequences for every homeowner.
What collections, legal fees, and foreclosures actually cost — and what's coming
At the Aug 13, 2026 meeting Management disclosed real numbers: a $2,000 2027 legal-fees budget, collections figures the recording left imprecise, and — notably — five homes currently in foreclosure, one possible sheriff's sale, and seven more at risk (twelve households). Management also warned the Association could end up owning a home. We flag what's exact and what isn't.