Villages at Brookside Annual Meeting 9/29/18
The annual meeting for the Villages at Brookside was held on Sat., Sept. 29, at the Bourne Methodist Church. New and returning trustees were introduced:
– Vik Mani, Chair
– Bob Suarez
– Tom McLaughlin
– Jim Lynch
– Jack Dewitt
There was an update on the Sea Knoll paint/repair project, with no conclusions yet as to the scope or cost of the work.
The Fiscal Year 19 Proposed Budget Analysis was presented. As always, some expenses went up, some went down. Overall, income will increase by 3%, the reserve will increase by 4.6%, and administrative expenses will increase by 1.5%. An overview indicates legal expenses being reduced by 11.3%; management fee increased by 2.2%; audit and taxes increased by 14.3%; property and liability insurance increased 5%; State income tax increased by 20%, and Federal by 15%, both reflecting income due to interest earned.
Building expenses decreased by 1.7%; grounds maintenance increased by 3.4%; utilities decreased by 2.8%; expenses for the waste water treatment plant (WWTP) increased by 25.6%. [Read more…]
Remembering…
Community Update – July 27, 2018
The Dartmouth Group has been sending emails lately, instead of holding the monthly open meetings. This is because the site used for community meetings the past several years, the Trowbridge Tavern, has been closed permanently, and it’s been difficult to find an alternate site.
In the last email, homeowners were updated on the status of the Sea Knoll paint project. Noblin Engineers, the consultant, has submitted a detailed report of their findings. The Capital Projects Committee is discussing the findings with Noblin, and will be meeting with the Finance, CAAS, and Landscape committees, as well as with Trustees to discuss the options. There will be an informational meeting for homeowners on August 22, most likely at the Methodist Church.
Nominations are open for three new Board trustees.
The FY 2019 budget is being finalized, with the goal of minimizing any increases while maintaining or improving services. Additional information will be forthcoming prior to the annual meeting Sept. 29 at 10:00 AM at the Methodist Church.
John Piazza of Hub Insurance has alerted the trustees that there will likely be a premium increase when the Master Policy renews in January, due to storms in other parts of the country. The Dartmouth Group is exploring options to better manage the policy and premium. The Board has invited Mr. Piazza to make a presentation at the Annual Meeting regarding the Master Policy coverage, as well as individual HO-6 policies.
Book Review: “The Long Haul, a Trucker’s Tales of Life on the Road” by Finn Murphy
And finally, I have been tucking into some books; and not that I read only books with real estate as the theme, but this one was totally charming: “The Long Haul, a Trucker’s Tales of Life on the Road” by Finn Murphy.
I really enjoyed the unique point of view of this trucker-hauler, as he describes with unusual insight and great writing the challenges and pleasures of a life hauling around people’s stuff. Here’s his description of his role as a mover:
“My last thoughts before drifting off were about navigation. A mover’s job is to shift people from where they are to where they’re supposed to be. Lucky for me, every once in a while I find the place where I’m supposed to be too. It’s a priceless gift that I only get when I’m out on the road. It’s the best job in the whole world.”
How can you not love this book?! He also says, [Read more…]
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