The workshop started with Rich Witt stating the ground rules for the meeting, which included as we have stated here before no audience input unless specifically asked because this was just a working meeting with no votes taken. Approximately 20 people were in attendance besides the particpants.
The mailing of the CC&Rs and BYLAWS for the property owners vote was discussed. We still have not received the final versions from the attorney so Tracy will be contacting him to see why the hold-up and push for a target date. New state laws passed have made it more difficult to finalize the documents. There was also discussion about possibly having a separate mailing and vote on the two issues since one needs a 50% plus one property owner vote to pass and the other a simple 30% vote. It seems all know the CC&Rs are going to be in rough water regarding passage but it was stated by Don P. the legalese is necessary and common language is not acceptable in this type document. He may be right but it makes passage difficult when indecipherable by most property owners who must live by the new rules.
The new lake management charter was discussed in some detail regarding the makeup and selection of members of the different groups of responsibility inside the large committee. No final determination regarding how to select whom is on the different internal groups. Again simply discussion with no final resolution but possible action to be taken during the next regular meeting of the board.
The property owner survey regarding their feelings about incorporation was also discussed. The conversation seemed to be it should be a separate mailing one time only with the necessity of a fifty percent plus one of the property owners necessary for a mandate to the board to attempt incorporation even though it has been denied by all three surrounding villages. If this were to pass the board would contact the villages to let them know the majority of CWL property owners were in favor. It was stated the board simply needs direction from the property owners to finally put this issue to rest. If the needed votes are not forthcoming after thirty days the issue is dead. (You all know what we as the Pride group would like to see happen. Rest in peace, incorporation! This question needs to be a solid no vote.) The mailing may be in the form of a postcard with a separable part to mail back in or drop off. The next board meeting should have a form ready for the final vote on verbiage and mailing date.
The question arose about the reason for the strategic planning committee after all the years in existence and nothing to show for it except now a wish for outside expenditures to hire experts to make forward plans. A personal observation…..if nothing has been accomplished for years and it was admitted this is a constantly changing area why are we going to spend our dues for a document that will be meaningless as time progresses. My view…All major plans are already in place going forward by the board and those funds should be retained to keep our dues at the current level as long as possible. No extra unnecessary spending should be allowed and this seems to be a program without merit. All “expert advice” on such matters needs to immediately stop. We can handle this internally.
The Candlewick newsletter revamping was discussed, making a new masthead and better readability starting in the January issue. This should be a good move.
Videotaping of the board meetings was discussed with the possibility of being able to view the meetings on the Candlewick website. Simply discussion with possible action later. This seems like a good idea for those unable to attend meetings. Discussion continues.
A resolution by the board is necessary to avoid further taxation of the restaurant and golf course. It needs to be stated it is a private course only. That means residents and their guests could still golf and use the restaurant but it is not open to outside usage. Really no change, just documentation of intention. Tax starved governments are looking for ways to increase revenue and our restaurant and golf course have been singled out so we must act to save around $20,000.00 in yearly taxes. We are stuck currently with the tax but an appeal is probable.
The closing of Binanti’s Dockside was discussed but we covered that here yesterday so no further comment.
This is simply a compilation of the meeting discussion from personal notes and should be received as such. No official minutes of the meeting implied.
Ken Dillenburg