Category: Guest Spot

Guest Spot: Wayne Huey on the upcoming Clubhouse renovation train wreck . . .

Wayne has requested that his op-ed that follows regarding the clubhouse renovation be posted on bcmatters.org.  As always, thank you Wayne for sharing your knowledge on this subject with the community. (Patricia) Continue reading “Guest Spot: Wayne Huey on the upcoming Clubhouse renovation train wreck . . .”

Guest Spot: In the interest of the Community . . .

It is sincerely appreciated that long time property owner, Wayne Huey took the time to contact the Board of Directors regarding the “repurposing” of the Chimneys into administrative office space. And now, in the spirit of transparency, he has requested that his memo and the outrageous response he received be posted on bcmatters.org. Thank you Wayne for sharing this important information with the community. (Patricia)

Note: Comments and additional documentation will be provided by this writer at the end of Wayne’s post. Continue reading “Guest Spot: In the interest of the Community . . .”

Save the Chimneys . . .

A collaboration by: Wayne A. Huey and Patricia Cross

Again wasting no time since the community vote approving the construction of a new postal facility ($2.76 million) and clubhouse renovation ($6.35 million), the Board of Directors has immediately moved forward with the remaining capital projects under the umbrella of Renew Big Canoe that they themselves have deemed allowable without a property owner vote. Continue reading “Save the Chimneys . . .”

Guest Spot: Wayne Huey on the Renew Big Canoe community vote . . .

Wayne has requested that his op-ed regarding the upcoming Renew Big Canoe community vote be posted on bcmatters.org. Thank you Wayne for your vast knowledge and insight on this subject. (Patricia) Continue reading “Guest Spot: Wayne Huey on the Renew Big Canoe community vote . . .”

Guest Spot: Michelle Toups with more Chimneys talk . . .

A Big Canoe property owner for 23 years, Michelle has requested that her op-ed on the Board approved $1.25 million Chimneys project be posted on bcmatters.org. Thank you Michelle for providing additional insight and knowledge on this very important issue. (Patricia)

Continue reading “Guest Spot: Michelle Toups with more Chimneys talk . . .”

POA President requests retraction of Chimneys article . . .

The POA President has now weighed in on this site’s previous post (1) by stating, “I read your blog on The Chimneys. It contains many inaccuracies and the sentence containing a reference to a photograph on April 20 and a 3D tour is very misleading. The building is locked, virtually empty and a blight on Big Canoe . . . Continue reading “POA President requests retraction of Chimneys article . . .”

About that Chimneys renovation and the visual deception . . .

A collaboration by: Wayne A. Huey and Patricia Cross

With almost two months elapsed since the Big Canoe board blindsided the community with the shocking revelation that they would be spending an unbelievable $1.25 million to renovate the Chimneys for meeting space, the outpouring of concern and questions have continued. And even more disturbing is discovery of the complete misrepresentation of the present condition of the facility coupled with the planned gutting and destruction of much of the historical character of the building. Continue reading “About that Chimneys renovation and the visual deception . . .”

Guest Spot: Wayne Huey – Big Canoe AECC fails to be firewise & current with guidelines . . .

Wayne has requested that his op-ed regarding the Board and the AECC’s recent denial of a property owner’s request for a standing seam primary metal panel roofing system be posted at bcmatters.org.   Thank you Wayne for your research, discussion and experience on this subject.  (Patricia) Continue reading “Guest Spot: Wayne Huey – Big Canoe AECC fails to be firewise & current with guidelines . . .”