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Saturday, December 4, 2010
Monday, November 29, 2010
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:
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:
- A lengthy recall attempt and/or a receivership would be an expensive disaster for BCC, and;
- 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.
Saturday, November 27, 2010
BAY COLONY CLUB REALTY REPORT AS OF 10/31/10
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
Thursday, November 25, 2010
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!
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!
Friday, November 5, 2010
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.
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
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
.
Information provided by Marge Matinale, Lic. Associate Broker, Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate, 954-298-2527, fax: 954-771-7367, email: margesells4u@yahoo.com
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
.
Information provided by Marge Matinale, Lic. Associate Broker, Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate, 954-298-2527, fax: 954-771-7367, email: margesells4u@yahoo.com
Saturday, October 9, 2010
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.
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
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.
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.
Monday, September 13, 2010
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
.
Information provided by Marge Matinale, Lic. Associate Broker, Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate, 954-298-2527, fax: 954-771-7367, email: margesells4u@yahoo.com
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
.
Information provided by Marge Matinale, Lic. Associate Broker, Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate, 954-298-2527, fax: 954-771-7367, email: margesells4u@yahoo.com
Thursday, July 29, 2010
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- 2nd 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.
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