Category: Governance

Apparently persistence pays off as this writer has finally received answers to those questions regarding the $265k discrepancy in the Master Plan Fund that have been submitted multiple different ways via management, the board and the Audit & Risk Management Committee since the beginning of 2021. Truthfully, it has been exhausting and probably just as exhausting to those of you who read this blog. And even more truthfully, the news is not good. Continue reading “Imaginary numbers . . .”

After a studied review of the recent POA Board Eblast regarding Big Canoe’s finances that references communications from several property owners, an explanation provided appears to be directed, at least partially, in response to recent posts on this site. (1) (2) But first, it must be emphasized that an accurate representation of this writer’s research, ideas and observations can always be found on the pages of this blog which is maintained exclusively by this writer without collaboration. Any attempts by leadership to characterize otherwise should be disregarded. Continue reading “In discussion of recent communications . . .”

After more than nine months of requesting and waiting for publication of the covenant required updated reserve study, it has just been unceremoniously posted to the POA website. Upon opening, it is immediately observed that the beginning balance in the restricted Capital Reserve Fund on January 1^st, 2021 is shown to be approximately one million dollars LESS than the balance disclosed on the year end financial statements. (1) Further, it is clearly noted on page 13 of the study that this information was provided to the reserve specialists by “Association management”. (2) Continue reading “Ask the board . . .”

Fourteen days into the new year, and we now learn that we have a $3 – $4 million dam problem. As discussed at the January board work session, Geosyntec has completed their study regarding the condition of the Lake Petit Dam and provided management with a report of their findings. (1) The GM indicated that the required repairs to the dam in the next four years would be in the $3-$4 million range, and that the contents of the report had been reviewed earlier in the week with the board, Geosyntec and certain members of the staff and Audit and Risk Committee. Continue reading “About that Dam . . .”

It has been a long, unusual and challenging year in Big Canoe for sure. And honestly, most anyone can find comfort in any news spun with optimism in difficult times, but healthy doses of truth and reality can not be cast aside if we ever hope to establish that path to honestly addressing the issues facing our community. Continue reading “Reality Check 2020 . . .”

Given the size and complexity of our beloved Big Canoe and for all the capital dollars spent and long range plans envisioned, it is baffling and disturbing that our community’s restricted capital reserves have been so woefully unfunded.   Instead, Continue reading “Time to talk about our Capital Reserve Fund . . .”