At the 10/14/2023 annual meeting, Ann Marie Couture and Ludwig Heil were elected to the two open Board of Trustee positions.
August 2023 BoardCast
Brookside has so much owner participation in running and maintaining the community, probably the biggest reason that everyone loves living here! There are 16 standing committees, going beyond the usual landscape and social activities, with over 57 homeowners volunteering their time and expertise. Very impressive!
August Updates:
- Brookside Welcomes Bob Linney as the new Barkan Account Executive
- Proposed Amendment to Transfer Responsibility for Front Porch Repairs to the Association Failed. There were 146 votes cast, with 98 votes in favor of the proposal; amounting to only 42.03% of the beneficial interest. The proposal failed to achieve the needed support from the community.
- Vacancies exist on some important committees – the Wastewater Treatment Facility (WWTF), Upgrade Committee and the Vendor Selection and Evaluation Guidelines Committee. If you wish to serve on any of these, email Board Chairman Joe Mattingly at joseph_mattingly@ymail.com.
- Election Committee has been Formed for 2023 Board of Trustees Election Cycle
- Board of Trustees Open Hours are now Monthly – the Board will have open hours from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on the third Tuesday of each month.
- Any requests for landscaping, irrigation, or other Brookside services should be submitted as a work order to the Barkan Yardi system.
- The updated Capital Plan is expected to be ready to share with VBC residents in September 2023.
Thanksgiving at the Brew
This gets my vote for the most imaginative and charming seasonal decoration. It’s at The Daily Brew in Cataumet, and word has it that Jackie’s fabulous daughters are the makers. Great job, Daily Brewettes! You provide us not only with yummy and fast breakfast and lunch sustenance, but also always a warm welcome!
Annual Meeting, 9/28/19
The annual meeting was held Sat., 9/28/19. The major discussion was about the Sea Knoll repairs, which have been ongoing all summer, very difficult for the homeowners. The special assessment for all Brookside homeowners came to around $1300-1350, depending on size of unit and amenities. That covered roof replacements. Sea Knoll homeowners will be required to pay for window replacements as needed. It’s been congested, noisy, and dirty. Hopefully, the result will be well worth it.
Sea Knoll Repairs
Repairs to Sea Knoll exteriors are scheduled to start July 15. The special assessment for these repairs will be around $1050-1450 per unit, depending on their percentage interest. Larger units, and those with three season porches and/or finished basements will pay more. Still, it’s a minimal cost, especially being mindful that the only other special assessment in the past many years was 2015, when we had “Snowmageddon”, and needed to cover plowing costs that greatly exceeded the budget. That assessment was about $500-600 per unit, as I recall. Brookside is a financially strong community, with reasonable monthly fees, and minimal special assessments. And an exceptional reserve fund.
Pool is open, golfing has started, beach is beautiful! Another wonderful summer is beginning at the Villages at Brookside.
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