Compiled by Patrick Comiskey
The October Board meeting was attended by thirty-nine community members and eight Board members. Manager Sherri Giles and Director Chris Scornaienchi were absent.
Topics included the 2025 operating budget, management office software, electrical project next steps, construction project costs for "between-the-walls" projects, dealing with noise, and bright new security lights.
Topics included the 2025 operating budget, management office software, electrical project next steps, construction project costs for "between-the-walls" projects, dealing with noise, and bright new security lights.
2025 OPERATING BUDGET PASSES
The Board passed the 2025 operating budget and approved a 20% increase in homeowner dues. The final budget was largely based on the draft proposal discussed last month by Treasury Chair Claire Knowlton.
A reminder: Ms. Knowlton announced her intention to step down from the Board and the Budget and Finance Committee in February 2025. The Board is seeking someone to take over her role. Claire has offered to train her replacement in nonprofit financial and accounting practices—a great opportunity to learn an invaluable skill set at no cost.
MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE DISCUSSED
A task force led by Board member Gila Brown introduced a software program for use by the community, management, and the Board to automate several of the property’s essential services. The program, called eUnify, is designed to manage and automate a wide range of operational tasks, including communications between the Association and residents, work order requests and management, unit modification requests and approvals, and rules violations. Company founder Steve Serra joined the meeting to answer the Board’s questions about eUnify’s features and costs. Directors requested additional information about eUnify’s ability to integrate with Ross Morgan’s systems.
ELECTRICAL PROJECT, NEXT STEPS
Director Steve Haggerty introduced a resolution to fund the final steps of the electrical pilot project. This includes installing shunt trips, siting meter boxes, and running conduits to off-building locations for building types that do not have enough wall space to house meter boxes. The Board unanimously approved the proposal at a total cost of $144,053. To save the Association time and money and to guide future electrical work, Mr. Haggerty also submitted a resolution to fund a “lessons learned” document on the project to date. The cost was $9,940 and was approved.
LEGAL COUNSEL ON INTERIOR CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
The Board seeks legal clarification on who should assume costs for “between-the-walls” repairs, like plumbing and electrical work, inside a unit. The measure was passed 7 to 1.
DEALING WITH NOISE
In response to a recent incident in which a car alarm blared unceasingly for several hours, the Board discussed a policy to address such nuisances, including towing. The Board voted to consult the Association’s counsel for guidance on permissible actions.
BLINDED BY THE LIGHTS
In response to complaints that the new security lights in Court 2 are too bright and shine into units, the Board agreed to evaluate the lighting with management and maintenance staff during an evening walk-through and to make adjustments as necessary.
The Board passed the 2025 operating budget and approved a 20% increase in homeowner dues. The final budget was largely based on the draft proposal discussed last month by Treasury Chair Claire Knowlton.
A reminder: Ms. Knowlton announced her intention to step down from the Board and the Budget and Finance Committee in February 2025. The Board is seeking someone to take over her role. Claire has offered to train her replacement in nonprofit financial and accounting practices—a great opportunity to learn an invaluable skill set at no cost.
MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE DISCUSSED
A task force led by Board member Gila Brown introduced a software program for use by the community, management, and the Board to automate several of the property’s essential services. The program, called eUnify, is designed to manage and automate a wide range of operational tasks, including communications between the Association and residents, work order requests and management, unit modification requests and approvals, and rules violations. Company founder Steve Serra joined the meeting to answer the Board’s questions about eUnify’s features and costs. Directors requested additional information about eUnify’s ability to integrate with Ross Morgan’s systems.
ELECTRICAL PROJECT, NEXT STEPS
Director Steve Haggerty introduced a resolution to fund the final steps of the electrical pilot project. This includes installing shunt trips, siting meter boxes, and running conduits to off-building locations for building types that do not have enough wall space to house meter boxes. The Board unanimously approved the proposal at a total cost of $144,053. To save the Association time and money and to guide future electrical work, Mr. Haggerty also submitted a resolution to fund a “lessons learned” document on the project to date. The cost was $9,940 and was approved.
LEGAL COUNSEL ON INTERIOR CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
The Board seeks legal clarification on who should assume costs for “between-the-walls” repairs, like plumbing and electrical work, inside a unit. The measure was passed 7 to 1.
DEALING WITH NOISE
In response to a recent incident in which a car alarm blared unceasingly for several hours, the Board discussed a policy to address such nuisances, including towing. The Board voted to consult the Association’s counsel for guidance on permissible actions.
BLINDED BY THE LIGHTS
In response to complaints that the new security lights in Court 2 are too bright and shine into units, the Board agreed to evaluate the lighting with management and maintenance staff during an evening walk-through and to make adjustments as necessary.
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