Board Makes Poopy Decision

The annual SBC Homeowners meeting took place on Saturday, Oct 3. The approximately 60 owners were updated on the constant changing of the swash, financial reports and a report on property projects. During the financial report, a homeowner questioned the large amount ($309,808.00) of bad debt expense of the Timeshare Association report. Tough economic times was the general answer. During the homeowner question and comment session, one homeowner was not happy with the the new flood lights recently installed on the top of the Phase I building and was concerned by the cost to operate the lights. Another homeowner questioned whether the board had checked with any environmentalist to make sure the lights were legal or would have any effect on the wildlife in the swash. The board admitted they had not discussed that issue before a decision had been made, but they would look into it.

Another controversial issue was the the new pet policy passed by the board. Pet owners were not happy with the limitations of the policy. When questioning the board how they arrived at the 30 pound weight limit, they answered that they based it on the size of the dogs' poop. Small poop good. Big poop bad. It was also questioned whether the policy was actually valid, because the official approved minutes showed that there was not a motion, a second or a vote. The board said they would look into it and, if needed, would go back and just revise the minutes.

SANDS BEACH CLUB HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

FRIDAY, MAY 8, 2009

MINUTES

REVISED

Pet Policy

Mr. McDonnough said there should be a pet policy on the number of pets an owner can have. After a discussion the Board agreed that owners can have only two pets with a weight limit of 25 - 30 pounds each. It would be the responsibility of the owner to clean up pet waste and dispose of it properly. Only whole owners would be allowed pets. Mrs. Walters is to write up the pet policy for posting on the website.

A homeowner addressed the need for the board to communicate better with the homeowners. He sited the new flood lights and pet policy as two decisions that recently did not include any input from the homeowners. The board stated it would be too slow and expensive to contact homeowners before the board makes their decisions. Another homeowner suggested using e-mail to inform homeowners of the agenda before the board meetings. That way homeowners would have an opportunity to express their opinions to help the board make the best decision.

The meeting ended with a homeowner congratulating the board for their efforts and there was a small applause from the audience.