With 73% of all votes cast supporting the Creek nine renovation, the property owners of Big Canoe have now spoken. While recognizing that a robust debate of the pros and cons of any important issue that affects our community is both necessary and vital to the informed decision making process, it is also acknowledged that once that vote is cast, we come together and move forward as the project becomes a reality. Continue reading “Seeking basic information . . .”
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Read the fine print please . . .
With the Creek nine ballot package now delivered to members of the community, serious questions have been brought to the attention of this writer regarding the ballot material found in that package. But first, it must be emphasized that whether one is inclined to vote “Yes” or one is inclined to vote “No” for the initiative, the concerns that will be discussed here regarding our governance, for today and for the future, are alarming and demand our attention. Continue reading “Read the fine print please . . .”
And now we will decide . . .
Since the launch of the initial Creek nine presentation, discussion on all sides of the proposal has been extensive. (1) (2) (3) Meanwhile leadership and management continually promote the project across all available media. And yet, with delivery of the ballot package only days away and based on information available today, questions and many loose ends remain regarding this $2.3 million renovation project. Continue reading “And now we will decide . . .”
The Metamorphosis continues . . .
In the midst of many important discussions regarding the Creek nine renovation, other issues or changes taking place in this community have been understandably overshadowed. However, recent decisions, particularly as they apply to POA cash balances and governance, warrant our attention. After all, no single segment of Big Canoe can exist in a vacuum. Continue reading “The Metamorphosis continues . . .”
Deceptively lacking initiative . . .
For anyone who has followed posts on this site for any length of time, it is hopefully apparent that all discussions are heavily referenced. And while pledging to that motto, it is with complete dismay that cut and paste excerpts from the recent post titled “Seriously lacking initiative” (1) have been published to the creek9.org (2) website absent all reference material and without any direction to the source of information. Continue reading “Deceptively lacking initiative . . .”
Seriously lacking initiative . . .
With the renovation of our signature golf course on the radar for some time, the day has finally arrived for property owners to cast our votes on September 8th for or against the proposed project.
While we have been struggling with pandemic restrictions and other issues, a group of eight property owners, assisted by three staff members, has been working since May developing a proposal or educational campaign known as the Creek 9 Initiative. (1) It’s fancy. It’s glitzy. Continue reading “Seriously lacking initiative . . .”
Breaking the rules . . .
The July 23rd unanimous decision by the board (1a) to approve a revision to Board Policy and Procedure 105.2 (2) demonstrates either a lack of familiarity or a complete disregard of our governing documents and current policies and procedures. This policy 105.2 deals with special and reserve assessments, but before delving into the specifics of the update authored by the finance committee chair, one must first look at the obvious. Continue reading “Breaking the rules . . .”
Let the sunshine in . . .
With appreciation extended to leadership for the abundance of enlightening information provided at the July 18th Town Hall meeting, we now know what many property owners have suspected all along. The board has, in fact, been conducting closed meetings or “work sessions” for some period of time that have not been publicized to the POA membership. (1) Continue reading “Let the sunshine in . . .”
The metamorphosis of our capital funding . . .
Last month’s board meeting was certainly full of surprises. Not only did we learn of the bleak 2020 financial projections, but we were also presented with a completely new approach and purpose for what has now become known as the Board Designated Cash – Capital Fund (Board Fund). Continue reading “The metamorphosis of our capital funding . . .”
Back to the numbers . . .
As things in Big Canoe slowly begin to settle down into the new normal after months of negotiations culminating in the official execution of the Bobby Jones Links agreement, it is important to remember how we presumably got here. The board’s rationale has always been that a change was needed due in part to the 2019 losses in food and beverage. Continue reading “Back to the numbers . . .”