Recently, we all received letters from Frans Mustert and Lee Rawcliffe. What controversy we have in the small community of SBC! As with most issues, there are usually two sides to every story. We'll all be interested in hearing the other side of the story. I just hope, like the little boy caught with his hand in the cookie jar, that the other side of the story isn't just because they were hungry.
My wife and I are full owners. We pay 100% of our unit costs. We get one full vote. A timeshare owner pays 1/51 (approximately 2%) of the costs of their unit for each week owned. According to the HOA by-laws, that is why they get 1/51 of a vote in their unit. Not 100%, or 50%, or even 10%; just 2%. From the early results of the recent survey you received, 100% of the owners feel that timeshare weeks should be counted as 1/51 of a vote.
There seems to be a simple answer to this voting controversy and these lawsuits. Change the voting procedures back to how they were originally intended to be counted and the lawsuits will most likely be dropped.
If you wish to contact our BOD members to express your opinion, they can be reached at the below addresses:
Bud Hickman - hickman.bud@shaw.af.mil
Ron Brooks - rbrooks007@charter.net
Evelyn Graham - egraham@shtc.net
Tony Ficano - tonyindian@aol.com
John Durso - melissaedwards@optonline.net
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Terry, per your email request I'm leaving my comments for others to review, digest, and comment upon. I have grave concerns about the actions of SBC's board of directors and often wonder where their loyalty is directed, as it doesn’t seem to be towards the homeowners. My observations leave me with a sense of unease that the loyalty of the board is with certain members of the board. As long as the board’s actions remain as they have since I have been a homeowner, I feel no personal representation. It is time to make a change.
Here are my thoughts: (1) The Nobel Company should not have any involvement with the counting of votes…none, nada, zilch! They should be counted by a completely independent party with no interest in SBC, the BOD, any homeowner, any timeshare owner, or any vendor, contractor, or commercial renter of any SBC property…none, nada, zilch! (2) A HAC member should be present at all BOD meetings if at all possible in order to report to other HAC members and any interested homeowner. (3) I don’t recommend setting a certain number of HAC members from each building. If it is a homeowner’s desire to serve as a member of the HAC, they should not be excluded because their building is already heavily represented. I would, however, suggest that an odd number of HAC members be selected simply as a voting advantage. (4) Make it a standing function of the HAC to have member(s) walk both buildings/properties on a regularly basis to see that maintenance is being performed. Every homeowner pays a great deal of money annually for maintenance and it should be reported back to the homeowners on a regular basis, especially those owners who do not visit the property often.
The time has past and come again for the opportunity to get “control” out of the hands of the current BOD and into the hands of a Board that will represent the interest of every homeowner and not the interest of a select few. SBC is a resort community and not a kingdom. It belongs to EVERY homeowner...It belongs to YOU.
September 10, 2008 8:42 PM
This comment was originally posted under the Restaurant label
WOW! I've been a Sands Beach Club owner for over 10 years and can't believe what is going on now. We live quite a distance from the beach so have only been able to make it to a couple of meetings, but last year happened to be one of them. My husband and I were both amazed at the tension in the room and at the BBQ after. We felt there was something going on but had no idea it was this bad. We had no idea who to talk to and just got the feeling no one was speaking to us cause they didn't know if we were full owners, timeshare owners or what side we were on.
I too have grave concerns about our board, but also about Island Resorts and the Noble Company. I feel a full owner should have 1 vote and a timeshare owner should have the percentage of how many weeks they own, however I still don't understand exactly how that voting process works and would like to have it explained.
At this time I am so confused, we're not sure how to vote and we will not be able to make it to the meeting this year.
I think a HAC is a great idea and look forward to receiving helpful information regarding our rental unit and to continue to make Sands Beach Club a wonderful vacation spot.
Thanks for listening
Vicki Wanderscheid
Owner 916
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