Questions for the Special Assessment meeting on Dec. 19, 2022 by Lindsey Rodriguez

A few questions we should be asking tonight and a few things that stick out in the communication that was sent out regarding the special assessment. 1. The board mentioned multiple times their “need to defend BHVA’s rights and property (legal costs). Currently we are $335,000 in legal liability (debt). Paying that off alone is 50% of the special assessment. Are we going to continue to levy yearly special assessments NOT for improvements, but continued legal battles?? 2. Our professional expenses have doubled while community amenities dollars for the beach and landscaping are at 1% of year budget. Why is this, the board talks about improving our community, but soaks significant budget dollars into legal instead for the amenities they keep speaking about improving. 3. We set aside the money for the stairs from the last special assessment. Were did that money go? 4. We have already started the pedestrian bridge project, has the project stalled because of $0 reserves? We paid for the engineering reports on the stairs, bridge and pedestrian bridge per prior communications. What is the 50k for “engineering expenses?” 5. The board has with the last special assessments used the money on things other then discussed when the special assessment is levied. How will we know the money will be spent were you say it will be spent this time around. They clearly stated in the communication that they can spend the money when they feel it’s needed, something they have done in the past. Will you separate the special assessment dollars and and provide a separate financial report for the spend of these dollars? 6. The board keeps talking about improving out community and focusing on the large capital improvements that are essential to our community (I do agree all of these items need focus and repair). However more then half the money is being spent on legal fees. When do we say enough is enough.  

7. What amendments to the declaration (at a cost of 50k) are they looking to make?