HOA Meeting Highlights: May 13, 2008

Manager’s Update:
Carlos Camacho was present and reported the following:

• Bobby no longer works for Greenbrier; new maintenance worker is Brandon.
• Still no date set for the completion of the construction project.
• Lock on pool gate has been installed; key is the same as the lock on the other pool gate.
• One resident suggested that the dumpsters by the Car Wash be turned around, up against the opposite wall, to enable residents to get the lids closed. Carlos agreed that seemed like a good idea and they will try it the next time the trash is emptied.

Legislative Update:
Two “eminent domain” initiatives will be on the June ballot. Proposition 98 is 83% funded by mobilehome park and apartment owners, and will outlaw rent control for mobilehome residents. Proposition 99 affords property owners protection against abusive eminent domain, without the threat to mobilehome owners. Vote NO on 98 and YES on 99!

Old Business:
“Meet and Consult” Letter to Management – Since the last meeting, we have received two letters in response to our continuing “meet and consult” request under Civil Code section 798.53. In a follow-up to the April 8, 2008 meeting, Carlos addressed the following:

• Barbed wire will not be installed to secure the RV Storage area because it is a multi-housing community.
• Management will look into better lighting and security cameras for the RV Storage area.
• Property owner does not want to issue keys for the Clubhouse for security reasons; therefore the Clubhouse will remain open from 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.

In a letter dated April 18, 2008, George Gregory stetes the following:

• Site inspections are complete
• Office hours – On-site management posts a sign with a return time when the office is closed during normal business hours. The date of the complaint raised at the last meeting was the day of a “J & H Mandatory Manager Meeting.”
• RV Lot Security – the RV Storage Agreement states, “…not responsible for any damages or loss.” The Park is not responsible for damage or loss, and suggest insurance for each vehicle in the lot. Management has secured the area that was broken into.

Office Hours – Several residents again questioned why, when errands need to be run, can’t one person do the errands while the other keep the office open.

Clubhouse Keys – Residents continue to disagree with management’s assertion that it is more secure to leave the Clubhouse open, often unsupervised, from 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. Many expressed concern about the upcoming summer months and pool usage. It was suggested that the restroom doors be locked to the pool area when the office is closed, to prevent non-residents or unaccompanied guests from going through the restrooms to access the now-locked pool area.

New Business:
Pool Area Rules – Residents would like clarification on the number of guests per resident allowed in the pool at any given time. There were several complaints of individuals hosting several guests, essentially “filling up the pool” and making it difficult for paying residents to use the facility. Clarification and enforcement of the rule is requested. A second pool-issue was raised – that people are often smoking while sitting in the hot-tub or pool. Carlos It is strongly requested that all residents observe common courtesy toward one another in the common areas.

Nominations – HOA elections will take place at the next meeting. Suzanne Ervine, Secretary, is coordinating nominations. Interested residents are urged to volunteer. Contact Suzanne at ggmhoa@gmail.com, or in #9.