Hi Guys! Hope all is well. One last idea to include in the Annual Meeting agenda. 😊
Amanda Ferguson had a great idea to have sign-up sheets at next week’s annual Board meeting with basic job descriptions or expected tasks for each committee—even perhaps a table & popup tent with handouts and members from each committee there for questions. I know Mike’s been working on job descriptions for each.
In the April newsletter, Mike had the following committees listed in his President’s report needing volunteers, but now with Amy ending her role on the Social Committee, we should add that back in so possibly new residents can get involved.
I am no longer doing the newsletter, but I could do a small write-up if someone wants to take that on, and I will provide the training. A newsletter is a newsletter, other than the process. It’s pretty straightforward.
The attached April Q2 newsletter was supposed to be sent by mail with the quarterly dues. It was only emailed as a PDF attachment instead, so I highly doubt people dove in and read it thoroughly.
Adding:
I wrote this up in the April newsletter by Googling a handful of resources and combining info (from other HOAs, etc.).
Mike also included this in the April President’s letter: For the ACC, we are looking for volunteers with experience in the building trades, i.e., Contractors, Architects, etc.
Preapproval is required for exterior changes to your property. WHEN IN DOUBT, SUBMIT A REQUEST!
The ACC is essential to the HOA. Members are needed! To volunteer, please email Sara Jenkins/DSI Sa...@dev-services.com and CC the Board at
Why is the ACC so important for any HOA? Although it may be bothersome or upsetting for a homeowner to have to submit proposed changes to the outside of their property for review, the ACC is in place to keep the community looking uniform, orderly, and well-maintained. This guarantees that homes within the community will retain their property values and that the community will stay looking nice over time.
Committee’s responsibilities- The CC&Rs require association approval before making any physical changes to the outside of their property or the common area. The ACC committee oversees modifications, additions, or alterations to lots. No specific qualifications are needed to serve as an ACC Committee member. However, it is helpful for a member to have experience or knowledge in construction, architecture, maintenance, or a related field. Having an ACC Committee that is separate from the HOA Board ensures no conflict of interest by members of the Board. The main responsibility of the ACC is to review plans and specifications for proposed improvements or changes to a homeowner’s property. They then approve or deny the requests based on the guidelines found in the CC&Rs for the community. The ACC also helps the HOA Board members by ensuring that all community homes follow the governing documents regarding exterior maintenance guidelines. The volunteers on the ACC hold regular meetings to review homeowner requests and discuss any current architectural or maintenance problems.