This is a reserve project, so HOA dues have already been paid over the
years and budgeted. This project was advertised at last November's
annual meeting, and it has been on the roadmap since the reserve study
in 2018. At the current time, we're determining the scope of the
project. Once we know what we want to do, then we will get cost
estimates. If the entire project costs more than our budget, then we
will need to prioritize goals and potentially eliminate or postpone some
goals.
This project could potentially lead to an small HOA dues increase. We
increase HOA dues to make sure that we have enough money to cover our
operating budget and to make sure that we are collecting enough for
future reserve projects. As a result of this project, the HOA might
have to pay $50 - $100 more a month for WiFi, unless we can get Comcast
to give it to us for free or for a reduced rate. We could also reduce
our budget in other areas to negate the WiFi expense. Perhaps we save
some money on the clubhouse electric bill with motion activated light
switches and LED bulbs. The Board discusses next year's budget in
September.
I realize that homeowners might be concerned that they are being
assessed for the mailbox project, however, that is a homeowner
maintenance responsibility that the HOA handled on their behalf. It's a
relatively unique situation, and I can't think of any other realistic
examples where all homeowners would be assessed for a HOA project.
Thanks,
Alex
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Alex Agle
alex@xxxxxxxxx
C 404-229-3325
W 404-894-6165
On 2020-03-04 02:19 PM, Tiffany Harlow wrote:
This sounds pretty extensive will there will be a special assessment or fee increase of any sort that we should be aware of?
On Wed, Mar 4, 2020, 12:31 PM Alex Agle <dmarc-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:Hi everyone,
One of our projects this year is to make some improvements to the clubhouse. This facility is approaching 20 years old, and it's time to give it some much needed attention. The Board has come up with some ideas, but we want neighborhood input as well. Items fall into two categories-- maintenance and improvements.
Maintenance Items (recommended by engineers)
Bathroom - Upgrade fixtures (if necessary), repair, and paint
Carpet - Replace
Electrical Fixtures - Replace (if necessary)
Exterior Surfaces - Repair, paint, and seal
Furniture - Replace (if necessary)
Gutters/Downspouts - Replace
Interior - Repair and paint
Plumbing fixtures - Replace (if necessary)
Roof - Replace shingles
Tile - Repair / Replace
Signage - Repair and Paint
Pool Gate Spring - Repair the pool gate, so that it doesn't slam closed.
Swimming Pool - Replace Pool Cover
Swimming Pool - Fence - Repair and paint
Swimming Pool - Furniture - Replace (if necessary)
Summary - Most likely, we will replace the carpet, patch and paint all of the walls, replace the clubroom furniture, and replace the roof, gutters, and downspouts. The pool gate should be repaired. The pool cover should be replaced, and the fence should be repaired and painted. We should also inventory existing pool furniture and replace it if necessary.
Improvement Items (our ideas)
Automated Sensor Light Switches - Add to fitness room and kitchen - lowers
electric bill
Light bulbs - Replace with LED bulbs - lowers electric bill
WiFi - Add WiFi to the clubhouse and pool area - expected amenity (modern WiFi
wasn't around 20 years ago)
TV - Mount a larger TV to the wall of the clubroom. This improves rentability
of the room and allows for easier presentations
Key Pad - Add a key pad to the clubroom door, so that renters can be given the
code instead of having to coordinate a key exchange
Card Reader - Add a card reader to the southern pool gate, so that the pool is
more accessible
If you have any suggestions for maintenance items or improvements, please share your ideas. The Board will be finalizing the project scope within a week.
Thanks, Alex --
Alex Agle
alex@xxxxxxxxx
C 404-229-3325
W 404-894-6165
