by Harriet Palk
2025 Annual Budget Approval
The Board has approved the 2025 annual budget, which includes an increase in monthly assessments from $125 to $128.50. This change will take effect in January 2025.
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Board Replacement Update
Seven resumes have been received and are currently under review. Interviews will be conducted, and a new director will be appointed at the November board meeting to succeed Director Deaden.
East Rec Deck Replacement
Approved East Rec Pond dock replacement with handrails for $21,600.
Central Complex Project
Directors Oliver and Ydrogo provided updates to help residents understand the current status of the Central Complex Master Planning project. Cost modeling, included in the original $85,000 contract with ArchiLOGIX, is currently underway. The board emphasized that this project is still in the exploration phase, with much more to be examined. No decisions or commitments have been made at this time. Once the cost modeling is completed, the board will further explore the findings and discuss the next steps in the master planning project, preparing to present the information to the community.
Consent Calendar:
Approved Silver Toes Pilates Club
Committee Reports
Governing Documents/Bylaws Ad Hoc Committee Update
The committee is actively defining its scope and responsibilities in the charter, with the goal of presenting an updated draft charter at the November board meeting. Meanwhile, the committee is progressing on several parallel tasks, including developing a Communications Plan and drafting a timeline, both of which will be shared with the community in the near future.
Environmental Stewardship
Reduce invasive species and overgrown fuels in nine creeks for improved wildfire safety and rainwater flow, thereby reducing opportunities for erosion, flooding and fire damage. OVA purchased additional bins for compost and recycling for the West Rec, East Rec and Central Activities Center patio picnic area and six Recology staked signs to more clearly label waste containers at outdoor food events at which waste ambassadors help neighbors learn “what goes where” and sort waste into proper containers, reducing contamination and improving landfill diversion. Working on a Best Practices/Recommendations for Waste Management document for community- wide distribution. Ongoing maintenance of 14 oak enclosures, utilizing barrels and hoses, on the parcourse off Stone Bridge Rd, along with a demonstration showcasing the difference between mowed and unmowed native grasses to offer visual inspiration for potential future landscaping. Thirteen plants have been planted in the native area and the pollinator area of the community garden. A grant covers the costs for landscape artists and materials.