PEERING DEEPER
This page is dedicated to PEERING DEEPER into various actions and decisions by the HOA Board, as well as other third-parties, that may impact Lake Ramsey homeowners and residents.
Our HOA Board is comprised of property owners, for the purpose of preserving the values and amenities of the neighborhood. Sadly, though, "the Board" has a history of sometimes misinterpreting the Covenants, sometimes exceeding their authority, sometimes not following proper procedures as set down in our community documents. This is why we always encourage property owners to review the CC&R's that apply to their property before you stop or start any projects or activities, or pay any fees. Covenants for all phases are available on theA-Board page.
Currently, the Board has control of the information that property owners receive, via e-mails and meeting minutes. It is our hope that the additional information provided on this page will help everyone look more deeply and carefully, even considering other sides of various issues, with the intention to benefit our neighborhood. The opinions and ideas of all Lake Ramsey homeowners are welcome.
New Happenings for a New Year
- After the unexpected resignation of two board members at the November meeting, this years board will proceed with only seven members:
Lance Angolia, President
Karen Doyle, Vice-President
Charlotte King, Secretary
Kathleen Crochet, Treasurer
Dimy Cossich
Nadia Johnson
Don Hotard
- All monthly board meetings will be open to residents, meeting at the Hwy. 25 Fire Station, and begin at 6:30. (See A-board page for schedule of meeting dates.)
- The lake grass has been the greatest concern amongst residents, and the board has been working diligently, gathering information from unbiased outside sources, and making decisions with the desire to resolve this problem. The colder weather has helped tremendously on top of all their efforts. We'll have to see how things are working come spring.
- The new President, Lance Angola made it clear that he represents the neighbors, the members. This was encouraging to hear. He and the board also are all for transparency.
I mentioned at the November meeting that transparency means communications. This seems to still be lacking. Getting an early draft of meeting minutes from Charlotte, has been very helpful, but it still only provides certain general information.
The Board (finally) has a quick, cheap, private method of communicating with residents, using the board e-mail system. We need to be hearing from all board members, often, informing us of what is happening in their area of responsibility. Our neighborhood is full of successful people with various skills and areas of expertise, we should all be given an opportunity to assist, and add our opinion to, everything that is going on before it is done. If a committee is formed, and/or research begun, on how to resolve a issue, all residents should be notified, and their input welcomed. This is true transparency.
And so, wonderful Lake Ramsey neighbors, we begin a new HOA year.
-Elizabeth Schallenberg, LakeRamseyNews.com
.Lake Ramsey News