RESIGNATION, RECALL OR RECEIVERSHIP FOR BAY COLONY CLUB?

BCC's Board of Directors is hopelessly grid-locked by an even numbered Board membership.  Half is determined to block the "Other Side" regardless of damage to BCC.  Will there ever be a quorum for a future meeting of this Board?  Unlikely.  If they meet, nothing will be accomplished for the community.  

Florida law offers three possible solutions: a resignation, a recall or a court appointed Receivership.  Click on:  http://www.lawserver.com/law/state/florida/statutes/florida_statutes_718-1124   
(The initial steps necessary to post a NOTICE OF INTENT TO APPLY FOR RECEIVERSHIP are now underway.)

At the Nov. 23 Board of Directors meeting, long time BCC resident and civil engineer Gordon Houston was nominated for the vacant slot in (what should be) our 7 member Board.  After a long speech praising Gordon's intelligence, diligence and contributions to BCC's well-being, Board President Wilbur Bullock voted against adding him to our BOD.

According to Bullock, he only voted against adding Houston because; "Houston would vote for the 'Other Side.'"  Other side meaning Nazi Germany?  Communist Russia?  No!  Bullock means fellow BOD members Bill Delaney, Sean Holland and Charles Pukit.  Does this mean that an intelligent Houston would always vote to support the "Other Side" no matter what the issue?  He's certainly smarter and more independent than that.

The BOD is divided into two factions: Brady/Bullock/Francis and Delaney/Holland/Pukit.  As the meeting continued, the Bullock faction voted not only against adding Houston to the BOD, but also against EVERY other motion made.  Despite frothy, long-winded remarks to the contrary, these no votes were made solely because the motions came from the "Other  Side". 


As a member of the Board, your blogger has a fiduciary duty to protect all members of the Association.  It is my duty to inform you that:

1. A lengthy recall attempt and/or a receivership would be an  expensive disaster for BCC, and;
2. Wilbur Bullock has (in your blogger's opinion*) proven to be an incompetent, incapable and undesirable Director.  Bullock should resign from the BOD immediately, so we can get on with BCC's business.

*Details (specific Bullock failures plus recorded audio proof) upcoming in a "Bullock" article.  Look for this article in the near future.

Please print a copy of this article to share with friends and neighbors who don't have a computer.

BAY COLONY CLUB REALTY REPORT AS OF 10/31/10

Total # 2 BR for sale:  20

High        $299,900

Low        $163,777

Median    $219,490

Sold 2 BR YTD:  17      LP/SP*         Days on Market

High        $275,000         102%              450

Low         $130,000          65%                90

Median    $165,000          91%               175

Total # 1 BR for sale:  4

High       $112,500

Low        $ 85,900

Median   $ 91,750

 

Sold 1 BR YTD:  12        LP/SP*         Days on Market

High: $117,000                97%                       42

Low: $ 82,500                 83%                       30

 Median: $ 88,250            90%                     207

*LP/SP = Sales Price divided by Listing Price, or what % of the listing price was actually paid.

Information provided by Marge Matinale, Lic. Associate Broker, Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate, 954-298-2527, fax: 954-771-7367, email: margesells4u@yahoo.com

Bay Colony Club Condo Blog Lives!

Sorry about the lack of recent updates, but your blogger has been busy...  being appointed to the Board....  being elected to President of the BOD... being unelected to the Presidency of the BOD.  It boogles the mind and takes a lot of time.

Anyway, the blog is  not dead and there is lots of really interesting, incredible stuff upcoming  Even a couple of laughs perhaps, for those of you with a sense of humor.

Stay tuned for alarming, hilarious, incredible revelations upcoming!  Secret Board stuff that they don't want you to know about!  Candid opinions by BOD members that you never get to hear!  Inside peeks into totally vacuous minds!  All brought to you by the BCC Blogger.

It ain't going to be dull! 

 

BAY COLONY CLUB NOVEMBER 4 BOD MEETING - SYNOPSIS

Called to order:  7:10

Board Members Attending: Bill Brady, Wilbur Bullock, Betty Francis, Sean Holland

Miscellaneous Other Attendees: Joanne, BCC Manager

BCC Owners Attendees: 47 (est.)

Fill Board Vacancy:  A motion was made by Bill Brady to appoint Danielle Harrell to fill one of the two vacancies on the BOD.  Yes: Brady, Bullock   No: Francis, Holland   Motion failed.

Acceptance of Bev Houston’s Resignation from BOD:  (Not on agenda.)  Motion made by Holland, approved unanimously.  Brady unanimously voted in to fill BOD’s Secretary position.

Board Meeting Minutes: Waived reading of September 16 and 30 minutes.   Approved unanimously.

Reports: Capital Improvements: Gordon Houston gave an update on seawall repair and our roofs.  (See BCC website for details.)

Screening:  (See BCC website for details.)

Manager:  12 units in bank foreclosure, 22 in collection with attorney.  Rec vandalized. (See BCC website for additional details.) 

Old Business:  

Rec 1 Ice Machine: Brady made motion to rescind charges against prior BOD members for illegal purchase of ice machine.  Yes: Brady, Bullock  No: Francis, Holland  Motion failed.  More on this in an upcoming blog editorial.

New Business:

2010 Audit:  A previously used audit firm (DeCrecenzo) was unanimously voted to perform the 2010 audit.

2011 Monthly Accounting:  The contract with our existing accounting firm ($3,200 per month) was renewed for 2011.  Unanimous approval.

Verbal Communication BCC Attorney/ BOD Members:  a (undecipherable) motion was made resulting in a tie vote.  Yes Francis, Holland   No: Brady Bullock  Motion failed.

Rules & Regulations:  Tabled.

Meeting adjourned at 8:32 

Open Forum (8:33-?)

For the most part, the usual nit picking and/or very lengthy comments from folks enamored with their own voice. 

Corrections and comments would be appreciated.

BCC REALTY REPORT AS OF 9/30/10

Total # 2 BR for sale: 18

High         $299,900
Low          $163,777
Median      $219,495

Sold 2 BR YTD:  15      LP/SP*         Days on Market
High         $275,000          102%                450
Low          $130,000            65%                   90
Median      $157,500           90%                168

Total # 1 BR for sale:  3
High       $113,500
Low        $ 85,900
Median    $ 93,500

Sold 1 BR YTD:  11       LP/SP*         Days on Market
High:    $117,000                97%                      42
Low:      $ 82,500                83%                      30
Median:  $ 88,250                91%                     207

*LP/SP = Sales Price divided by Listing Price, or what % of the listing price was actually paid
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Information provided by Marge Matinale, Lic. Associate Broker, Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate, 954-298-2527, fax: 954-771-7367, email: margesells4u@yahoo.com

BAY COLONY CLUB SEPTEMBER 30 BOD MEETING - SYNOPSIS

Board Members Attending - Bill Brady, Wilbur Bullock, Betty Francis, Sean Holland (by phone), Bev Houston

Board Members Absent  -  Bill Delaney

Miscellaneous Other Attendees  - Joanne, BCC Manager

BCC Owners Attendees - 38-60 (various estimates)

Board Meeting Minutes -  Reading of 6/24 and 7/22 minutes waived.  7/24 minutes amended to state “40 hour/week = Full-time employee eligible for health care.”  Passed unanimously.

Reports  

President - Port Royale Redevelopment plans.  (No information available to blogger.) 

Treasurer -  Available on BCC website. 

Screening - 13 leases, 3 sales, two 2nd occupant

Manager  -  Available on BCC website 

Long-Term Planning & Capital Improvements -   Available on BCC website 

Old Business

Walker Case - Voted to settle, with BCC paying their share (?) of $12,500. Passed unanimously.

Collections - Action to collect past due assessments (Including foreclosure) from 6223-4 and 6411-1 passed unanimously.

Seawall Change Orders - Ratified Change Order for removal of 12 old pilings @ $200.00 each and a Change Order to remove and replace 10 regular wooden pilings at $850.00 each. Total cost $10,900 payable to BK Marine. Passed unanimously.

Tree Trimming & Replacement - Hire Safari Trees to trim 172 palm trees and 28 yellow tabs, plus replace a dead guava tree and queen palm at total cost of $6,477. Passed unanimously.

Meeting Sound Equipment - Bill Brady’s motion to upgrade and replace present system for $3,740 not seconded and motion failed.

New Business

Service Animal Request - Request from 6353-1 for “support animal” (companionate?) passed. Bill Brady only NO vote.

Entry Carpeting - Replacement of entry indoor/outdoor carpeting in buildings 1-14 at  cost of $3,205.41.  Passed unanimously.

Employee Benefits - Full-time employment must be at least 40 hours/week.  Only full-time employees eligible for all benefits.  Passed unanimously.

Community Relations - Reimbursement of $791.08 for catering, entertainment and supplies for past parties. Passed.  For: Wilbur Bullock, Bev Houston, Sean Holland.   Against: Bill Brady. Abstained (conflict of interest): Betty Francis

Meeting adjourned at 8:47 pm.

Open Forum

Mostly about BCC Manager’s contract.

Your blogger not at this meeting, so your corrections and comments would be appreciated.

A NEW BCC MANAGER????

The BCC manager's contract is set to expire.  It is the Board of Directors' responsibility to renew the existing contract or to solicit applications from candidates for the job (including the present manager.)

This is an important decision and I am certain the BOD would appreciate owners' input. 

Your blogger will not venture an opinion on this but owners should feel free to comment.  

Comments are always more significant if the commenter reveals his/her identity.  How about going on the record?

10/13/10 NOTE:  I'd like to remind you folks that the topic here is BCC's manager, not the failings (intellectual, moral, linguistic, genetic) of your neighbors.  Nice to see there is some interest in who manages BCC though. 

BAY COLONY CLUB REALTY REPORT AS OF 8/31/10

Total # 2 BR for sale:  18
High         $299,900
Low          $149,000
Median      $182,000

Sold 2 BR YTD:  15      LP/SP*         Days on Market
High         $275,000          101%                365
Low          $130,000            65%                   8
Median      $157,500           90%                168

Total # 1 BR for sale:  3
High       $115,000
Low        $ 89,900
Median    $ 93,500

Sold 1 BR YTD:  11       LP/SP*         Days on Market
High:    $117,000                97%                      42
Low:      $ 82,500                83%                      30
Median:  $ 99,000                90%                      25

*LP/SP = Sales Price divided by Listing Price, or what % of the listing price was actually paid
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Information provided by Marge Matinale, Lic. Associate Broker, Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate, 954-298-2527, fax: 954-771-7367, email: margesells4u@yahoo.com

BAY COLONY CLUB JULY 22 BOD MEETING - SYNOPSIS

Open Forum:

Nothing particularly noteworthy.

Board Members Attending: Bill Brady, Wilbur Bullock, Betty Francis, Sean Holland (by phone), Bev Houston

Board Members Absent: Bill Delaney

Miscellaneous Other Attendees: Joanne, BCC Manager

BCC Owners Attendees: 16(est.)

Board Meeting Minutes: Tabled

 

Reports:  

President’s: None given. 

Treasurer: Available on BCC website. 

Screening: 2- leases, 3-sales, 1- 2^nd occupant

Manager: Available on BCC website 

Old Business:

Walker case drags on.

Swimming pool resurfacing: Costs increased by $500 ($4,000 each) for the remaining 3 pools. Unanimous approval

New Business:

Tree Removal/Replacement one company selected for removal and stump grinding, another for planting replacements. Unanimous approval.

Meeting adjourned at 9:47

Corrections and comments would be appreciated.

REPEATING SOME SUGGESTIONS FOR BAY COLONY CLUB BOD

This article was published April 14, 3-1/2 months ago.  It is being re-published because the BOD has not yet acted on any of these suggestions  Changes to the original article are noted with highlighted, red, bold, italic fonts.  It is disappointing that the agenda for the July 22 meeting includes none of the following.  It is hoped that the BOD will consider and act on these suggestions in the near future.

Our present BOD faces an election in less than a year.  While they are in office, they have the opportunity to take actions which will help future BOD’s and prevent the abuses which, under some past BODs, were common.  This is my wish list:

1. Develop and install election policies to prevent rigged elections in the future.
2. Install closed circuit video cameras with guard shack monitoring to prevent vandalism and theft.
3. Develop and distribute written rules and regulations to govern the actions of the BOD. Fine Board members who violate the rules. (i.e. Solicitation for bids and bidding process, abuse of powers, violation of privacy policies, etc.)
4. Write and distribute a condemnation of the prior BOD for illegal, self-serving and/or ignorant actions. A detailed written and published expose will discourage proven undesirables from future attempts to (again) get on the BOD.
5. Get rid of the worthless, antiquated speaker phone and install video conferencing so call-ins can hear what's going on and the audience can hear the call-ins at BOD meetings!
6. Publish and distribute updated BCC Rules & Regulations for unit owners and residents.  (see #3 above.)
7. Have a serious, detailed cost/benefit analysis prepared on the establishment of reserves.  (For an interesting article, see: http://blogs.sun-sentinel.com/condoblog/2010/07/how-much-should-your-association-save-for-a-rainy-day.html) 
8. Act on Gordon Houston's Capital Improvements Report.

Please add your comments & suggestions.