Compiled by Patrick Comiskey
The April Board meeting, held on the 22nd, was attended by 42 people, including eight members of the Board, management, residents, and guests.
The Board addressed the April 10th HSI raid, officially approved new Handbook rules revisions and eUnify as the new HOA management software for the Office, and discussed water damage assessments by the Facilities Engineer.
The April Board meeting, held on the 22nd, was attended by 42 people, including eight members of the Board, management, residents, and guests.
The Board addressed the April 10th HSI raid, officially approved new Handbook rules revisions and eUnify as the new HOA management software for the Office, and discussed water damage assessments by the Facilities Engineer.
BOARD ADDRESSES POLICE RAID
In response to concerns voiced by several residents, Board President Gila Brown addressed an incident from the morning of April 10 in which Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) officers entered the property and conducted a raid and arrest. Ms. Brown noted the Association has little recourse to restrict that activity, but that this activity was not immigration-related. “We went to our attorney to get an opinion,” said Ms. Brown.
"This team was not from ICE or from the LAPD. We were told that we cannot prevent them from coming onto the property. They are required to identify themselves. If they do not have proper identification, we were instructed to turn the matter over to the LAPD.”
HANDBOOK RULE REVISIONS
Five amendments to VGOA regulations, discussed over the last year, were officially entered into The Village Green Handbook:
WATER DAMAGE ASSESSMENT IS DISCUSSED
In a discussion item, the Board addressed the skyrocketing costs of repair from various forms of water damage. Four sources of damage were identified: roof leaks, pipe leaks, shower pan leaks, and condensation from pipes within the walls.
Facilities Manager Linda Pollari outlined the costs associated with each repair. The discussion stressed the need for residents to be aware of the signs of water damage—peeling or discolored paint, buckling, crumbling walls—and to report deterioration immediately. The possibility of conducting annual inspections to detect this sort of damage was also discussed.
eUnify IS IN THE HOUSE!
Note from the website manager: some Board reports on this site referred to this software as uManage instead of eUnify.
The Board approved the purchase of eUnify property management software. This corresponds with the imminent hiring of an Assistant Manager, whose initial responsibilities will include bringing the software online.
In response to concerns voiced by several residents, Board President Gila Brown addressed an incident from the morning of April 10 in which Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) officers entered the property and conducted a raid and arrest. Ms. Brown noted the Association has little recourse to restrict that activity, but that this activity was not immigration-related. “We went to our attorney to get an opinion,” said Ms. Brown.
"This team was not from ICE or from the LAPD. We were told that we cannot prevent them from coming onto the property. They are required to identify themselves. If they do not have proper identification, we were instructed to turn the matter over to the LAPD.”
HANDBOOK RULE REVISIONS
Five amendments to VGOA regulations, discussed over the last year, were officially entered into The Village Green Handbook:
- Section 14.8: The Board prohibited the display of signs, flags, and posters larger than 15 square feet on any outdoor surface, including walls, fences, and public areas.
- Section 14.1: All fires—chimneys, fire pits, and other open-flame devices—are prohibited in common areas, including patios, as well as balconies and within ten feet of any wooden structures.
- Section 9.6: Modifications and construction on the property’s balconies are expressly prohibited.
- Section 6.1: On-premise parking for large vehicles and RVs was prohibited. Other parking rules were updated.
WATER DAMAGE ASSESSMENT IS DISCUSSED
In a discussion item, the Board addressed the skyrocketing costs of repair from various forms of water damage. Four sources of damage were identified: roof leaks, pipe leaks, shower pan leaks, and condensation from pipes within the walls.
Facilities Manager Linda Pollari outlined the costs associated with each repair. The discussion stressed the need for residents to be aware of the signs of water damage—peeling or discolored paint, buckling, crumbling walls—and to report deterioration immediately. The possibility of conducting annual inspections to detect this sort of damage was also discussed.
eUnify IS IN THE HOUSE!
Note from the website manager: some Board reports on this site referred to this software as uManage instead of eUnify.
The Board approved the purchase of eUnify property management software. This corresponds with the imminent hiring of an Assistant Manager, whose initial responsibilities will include bringing the software online.
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