HOA Meeting Highlights: October 14, 2008

Manager’s Update:

• On Friday, October 17, water will be out from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m., while crews cap off the old fire hydrant. The new hydrant is already live.
• Residents asked about the RV storage lot and covering the fence with green mesh as previously promised. Carlos reported that he was looking into where to find the right material, and that he would ask the manager of the park next door, which recently installed this mesh.
• A resident reported that the door to the laundry room near the storage yard was left wide open, and noted that the laundry room has a large window to the RV storage area. Residents asked about putting bars on the window to prevent access. Residents should close and lock the door behind them after using the laundry facilities.
• Carlos reported that he is working with Barbara Wallace, Crime Prevention Specialist with the Santee Sheriff’s Department. Residents are urged to report any suspicious activity. For emergencies, call 911; otherwise, call the non-emergency number. If residents hear no response from the Sheriff in 2 days, call Carlos and he will work with Barbara Wallace to ensure the report is followed up.

Guest Speaker:

Jim Montague, candidate for Santee City Council was present and discussed his candidacy. Jim is a mobilehome resident, active in the current litigation involving Santee’s Manufactured Home Fair Practices Ordinance. Jim reported that there is a hearing on the most recent case involving Meadowbrook residents and the park owner on November 17 in Judge Sturgeon’s courtroom in El Cajon.

Old Business:

“Meet and Consult” Letter to Management – No written response has yet been received to our letter of June 18, 2008. A follow-up letter was drafted after the last meeting, addressing current questions, including the large hole near the fire hydrant. This letter was tabled in light of the manager’s report about the work scheduled to be performed on October 17.

New Business:

Residents raised questions about the possibility of making contributions from the HOA to an injured park resident . HOA Bylaws and the proper role of the HOA in terms of ensuring the welfare of park residents were discussed, in addition to California Revenue & Taxation Code section 23701t, the section under which the HOA has obtained its tax exemption, which states, “No part of the net earnings inures … to the benefit of any private shareholder or individual.” It was agreed that private donations should be made, or an effort should be coordinated by residents, outside of the HOA, for this purpose.