Rebuttal to Opinion on Homeowners Bill of Rights Motion. The claim that Surfside’s governing documents already protect homeowners’ rights is an oversimplification that neglects the nuanced issues faced by members. The six-part motion addresses key gaps in transparency, fairness, and … Continue reading Rebuttal to Opinion on Homeowners Bill of Rights Motion

The Olympic Area Agency on Aging (O3A) continues its commitment to providing vital services and resources for seniors and caregivers in the region. As we move through October, O3A offers a series of programs to support health, well-being, and legal … Continue reading Upcoming Events and Resources at the Olympic Area Agency on Aging (O3A)

Surfside, WA, has enforced tree height restrictions of 16 feet and 20 feet for several decades to preserve views. However, these restrictions have led to significant environmental degradation, including a reduced tree canopy of just 16% as measured by the … Continue reading Motion to Increase Tree Height to 24 Feet

Right to Equal treatment: Any variance, or HOA covenant or operations manual language interpretation, or special consideration that is granted or available to any HOA member by Surfside Board or recognized committee must be granted to every Surfside HOA member … Continue reading Surfside HOA Equal Rights

To enhance voter participation, security, and efficiency in our election processes, I move that Surfside HOA adopt ElectionBuddy, an advanced and secure online voting platform, for implementing electronic voting, mirroring the successful process used by an HOA in Virginia. ElectionBuddy … Continue reading Virginia HOA adopt ElectionBuddy for implementing electronic voting

Purpose: To stop the collection of water fees from Surfside lot owners whose properties are not connected to the water system through water meters. Surfside charges lot owners an annual fee of $372 for water services, according to the HOA … Continue reading Motion to Cease Water Fees for Lots without Water Meters

Motion to Hire a DEI Firm, Diversity. Equity and Inclusion for Surfside HOA to establish normal business practices for inclusion and equal treatment of all members, including minorities, women, LGBTQ+ individuals, seniors, veterans, and those of various religious backgrounds Purpose: … Continue reading Diversity. Equity and Inclusion for Surfside HOA to establish normal business practices for inclusion and equal treatment of all members

Senior residents in Surfside WA HOA face challenges in understanding and navigating HOA covenants and procedures. The ombudsman will provide guidance on HOA covenants, explain processes, and handle complaints. The Peninsula senior center will work with the HOA to assign … Continue reading Appoint an independent ombudsman for senior residents in Surfside HOA to assist them with issues.

Justifications for this motion: 1. Historical Background: On August 17, 2019, the Board of Trustees unanimously passed a vote (8-0-0) to reverse a decision on tree complaint enforcement. I was present at that meeting, where the issue was discussed that … Continue reading Returning the tree compliance enforcement to the proper department of the Compliance Officer.