BAY COLONY CLUB CONDO - MARCH 15 BOARD MEETING - OPINION

(For detailed reporting, please see Bev Houston's "Informer" or the BCC official web site.)

We heard far too much from the usual  "pundits" in the audience, letting the rest of us know that they have yet another opinion. Same rowdy, uncontrolled  yahoos making unrecognized call outs, cat calls etc. from the audience ensured that no opinion but their own could be heard.  It's small wonder that attendance at Board meetings is so small.   

Interesting tidbit about bedbugs in Rec 3 and an apartment in building 11.  Some effort was made to keep this barely mentioned, but it didn't slip by because it perked up some audience interest.  These are reportedly persistent little buggers and we'll probably be hearing more on this subject.

While on the subject of  infestation, Saundra Zubko managed to get her "legal expenses" reimbursement passed (4-3) by voting for it herself.  (A clear case of conflict of interests which should have meant her refraining from a vote.)  Questions as to the possibility of setting a precedent that could cost us all dearly at some future date, or why our Directors and Officers liability insurance was not paying this were brushed aside.  Apparently, no legal opinion was sought.  

    

BAY COLONY CLUB CONDO - "SECURITY"? FAT CHANCE!

The following letter is being passed around with a signature list for owners.  The originators are correct about BCC’s “Security” being totally inadequate.  It has been inadequate for many years as evidenced by the numerous thefts of bikes and outboard motors and the acts of vandalism against boats and cars while in BCC.  Very recently, ANOTHER 2 outboards were stolen off boats at BCC’s docks.

The only way to solve these problems is by installing security cameras that will:

1.    Record license plates and date and time of entry/exit
2.    Include night vision, motion activation and a link to the security shack for high risk areas (bike racks, docks, rec rooms, etc..)
3.    Have at least one or two cameras on the exit and entry roads to record speeding and other traffic violations.

The traffic violation cameras and ensuing fines should rapidly repay the cost of installation and provide a tidy profit thereafter to reduce our maintenance charges.  

In addition, it may reduce or eliminate the Association’s liability for failing to take action while in full knowledge of our inadequate security.  See:

http://www.floridacondohoalawblog.com/2012/02/articles/board-operations/association-liability-for-criminal-attacks/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+FloridaCondoHoaLegalBlog+%28Florida+Condo+%26+HOA+Legal+Blog%29

“March 12,2012

ATTENTION:      Manager, Bay Colony Club

Board of Directors, Bay Colony Club

RE:                SECURITY

On Saturday, March 10, 2012, 30-40 people were in the pool at Rec 2. The light in the pool became disengaged from wall and the pool was closed. These people were sent to Rec 1. A lot of these people walked barefoot from Rec 2 to Rec 1 and got into the pool. The people involved were apparently guests of an owner or a renter. As per the revised edition of the Bay Colony Club Condominium Rules and Regulation (June 2005) there are only 6 guests allowed to use the recreation facilities per owner (pg 9) and there is no walking in bare feet on the pavement (pg 3). Furthermore, upper fences were broken or fell down behind the mailboxes at Units 11-12 and 12-13.

We are questioning the security team the following:

1.                 Who let all these people in?

2.                 Why did they not follow the rules of shoes on the pavement?

3.                 Who pays for the light repair?

4.                 Why wasn't someone called in to repair the fences before night fall and to check the
power supply to the light?

5.                 Why isn't the furniture straightened up after the people leave?  This should be done
in the early evening.

6.           In addition, these people entered a private party at Rec 1 and were asked to leave
after the security was called.  They left the rec centre but not the pool area.   Why
were they allowed to stay when they were clearly over the allowed capacity as posted by the entrance to the pool?

Furthermore, on many occasions, it has been observed that people are coming through the gate off the street. When questioned by members of Bay Colony, they have stated it is a quiet place to walk, fairly safe and is a pleasant neighborhood. They just walk in and are not stopped.

THIS MUST CEASE.

We have chosen to live here as owners and residents because we wanted a safe, secure home in a beautiful area. THIS PROPERTY WAS TO HAVE 24 HOUR SECURITY AND THERE WERE RULES TO BE FOLLOWED. Consequently, we no longer find the safety at Bay Colony Club up to the standard that we envisioned or what we have had in previous years.

In the past, bracelets were used to identify owners and residents. Should some form of identification method be reintroduced? These bracelets, etc. would need to be displayed or the people would be removed from the area until these bracelets could be produced. This type of identification could also be displayed and checked at the gate. In addition, the management team could have a member here on the weekends to prevent this type of situation from reoccurring again. Security must consistently check the rec and the pool areas and follow the regulations. There is a sign posted at all rec's "13 PEOPLE POOL CAPACITY". On Saturday, there were far too many people in the water.

Our Security Guards MUST know the rules of this community, follow these rules and enforce these rules, not wait for someone to complain and then react.

It is paramount to bring our community up to the level it was supposed to be.

Thank you,

CONCERNED RESIDENTS OF BAY COLONY CLUB

cc:        Strike Force Security”