News Staff
The OVA Board approved two resolutions concerning the Association’s bylaws at its Sept. 15 meeting. One addresses provisions that OVA legal counsel identified as inconsistent with, superseded by, or requiring clarification in light of current law. The clarifying resolution states how OVA will administer those provisions in accordance with controlling law. It does not amend the bylaws, expand the Board’s authority, or eliminate any requirement that remains valid and enforceable.
Related: Video: 9-15-2026 Board Meeting
The court-relief resolution authorizes General Manager Christel Antone to work directly with OVA legal counsel to obtain information about the process, anticipated timeline, estimated cost and recommended next steps for seeking court relief. This inquiry is limited to the two proposed bylaw amendments that appeared on the May ballot alongside the election of OVA directors.
Both proposed amendments received broad support from those who voted but did not satisfy the approval threshold required by the current governing documents. Given that level of support, and because the existing threshold may be difficult to achieve in practice, the Board determined that it is worth gathering more information about possible court relief. The authorization does not commit OVA to filing a court action; it allows the Board to evaluate the available process, cost and legal recommendations before deciding whether to proceed.
As more information becomes available, OVA will keep the community informed.
Architectural Policies
The Board also approved two proposed architectural policy revisions for a 28-day member review. One would remove Firewise-related provisions from the landscape policy because those matters are addressed in a separate Firewise policy. The revision would also remove redundant information and provide additional clarity to help members, the Architectural Committee, and staff understand and apply the policy.
The other policy revision recognizes that some residences do not have a practical location where refuse containers can be completely hidden from view. It would provide limited flexibility to place containers along a side wall or fence, including locations that may be partially visible from the street, while maintaining reasonable standards for their placement and appearance.
The proposed revisions are posted on the OVA website and on the bulletin board at the Berger Center. Members may review and comment on them during the 28-day review period before the Board considers final adoption. Members can send their comments about the policy revisions to askova@oakmontvillage.com.
Budget Review
The 2027 budget and reserve study are currently under review, Antone said. This includes reviewing current expenses, contracts, and insurance estimates, along with current conditions of assets. The budget will be presented to the Board next month for approval, and will be mailed to homeowners in December.
Seasonal Weather Preparation
Antone also updated the board on firewise and rainy season preparation. Most firewise efforts have been completed or are coming to a close, though the OVA is continuing to mow high weeds. Efforts are now focusing on OVA’s waterways before the rainy season, actively cleaning the waterways in OVA’s jurisdiction.
She also addressed concerns about water flow due to things in the creek. “If it’s not a flood issue, we don’t touch it,” she said, which is due to requirements by agencies. “They don’t let us get in there and touch too much of the creek, unless it’s an issue.”
Committee Reports:
The board approved two new members of the Finance Committee, Ann Benson and Liz Majkowski, which brings the committee to eight members.
The Long Range Planning Committee are currently working on draft documents for recommendations, and will be working with their board liaison, Jeff Neuman, to refine these documents. Some of these recommendations are operational and will go to the general manager, and the committee plans to present the rest to the board in the fall.