At Thursday's board meeting, chairman Bob Brooks offered a new solution to the problem of getting younger members involved in Property Owners Association leadership.
Brooks told the board that young members are underrepresented on the joint advisory committees, possibly because those committees meet during the day. He suggested a new ad hoc committee to look at the issue.
Brooks didn't offer details on when the new committee would meet or how many members it would have. He told the board he had someone in mind to help him recruit young members. Those members would help make the decisions on the committee's structure and schedule.
The committee will be asked to review association facilities and suggest improvements and activities to interest young members. They also will help communicate with other young members, Brooks said.
The board's newest member also was introduced. The seat was vacated by Linda Leffler in April when she was removed by her fellow board members. By April, the nomination period for the May election was closed.
Although, the board had the option of appointing the fourth place candidate in the May election to the empty seat, they chose to begin the appointment process by asking for resumes. Nine POA members submitted resumes and the board interviewed five. Bruce Portillo was selected. The term ends in May 2016.
General Manager Tommy Bailey was absent from Thursday's meeting so in his stead Dwain Mitchell, director of finance, reported on collections. With a new part-time foreclosure specialist on staff, more delinquent accounts are being brought up-to-date. The new software also helps because it can automatically generate reminders when accounts are past due.
Compared to the the past two years, fewer lots have been sold online and at judicial sales, although the minimum price of each lot was doubled by the board. The POA owns 670 lots, but each time they gain a lot through foreclosure, it remains in the inventory for one year to give the original owners a change to reclaim it.
Mitchell also reported on the progress of two restaurant projects in association clubhouses.
The lessee for the Highlands Clubhouse, Scott Poe, plans to open restaurant named "The Mason-Dixon Line." Mitchell said construction in the kitchen should be completed by the end of July and the business may open in mid-August.
Meanwhile, a limited menu grill attached to the pro shop at the Metfield Clubhouse is in the works. The menu, Mitchell said, might resemble a Subway with an oven, but no fryers. The plans have been drawn up and the project should be ready for the bidding process soon.
General News on 07/22/2015