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MarcusS (Illinois)
Posts: 15
Posted:
As mentioned in a previous post - I am running for the BOD, and it looks like we will overturn our board this year.

The annual meeting / election is almost here, and we noticed that the meeting minutes that were mailed to all owners are wrong. The minutes have the wrong audit firm listed as supervising the election last year.

We feel we are always doing the BOD's work for them ahead of time, and wonder why we should point it out in advance of the meeting and allow them to fix yet another error.

Should we wait until the annual meeting to reject the meeting minutes?

What does this mean, if the minutes are wrong - do they simply have to correct them, and re-approve? Or does it mean something more?
TimB4 (Tennessee)
Posts: 21,059
Posted:
The minutes are approved or amended then approved at the annual membership meeting.

Individuals are human and make mistakes.

It's your call to tell them prior to, or at, the meeting.

TimB4 (Tennessee)
Posts: 21,059
Posted:
Fair warning.

I thought I knew the issues my Association was having prior to being elected to the Board.

Once elected, I got a huge education on what the real issues were and why some things were being done the way they were.

If elected, keep an open mind and thank those who have served before you.
MarcusS (Illinois)
Posts: 15
Posted:
Thanks. Am I correct in hearing that it's a mistake, and it would be nice to alert the BOD in advance of the meeting? I don't want us to appear combative, or as if we're trying to engage in a "gotchya" moment. One day (soon), we'll be in their shoes, and will undoubtedly make mistakes too.
KerryL1 (California)
Posts: 14,550
Posted:
Minutes usually are "amended" or "corrected," not rejected.

You could bring it to someone's attention in advance, but since it's a members (not a board) meeting, it's members who approve last year's minutes. A member simply says something like the minutes should be amended to show that X was the audit firm, not Y. Another member moves that the amended minutes be approved. And members in attendance say "aye."

No need to make a fuss. In our HOA, our PM writes the meeting notes. Who does it in yours, Marcus?
TimB4 (Tennessee)
Posts: 21,059
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Posted By MarcusS on 11/26/2015 12:10 PM
Thanks. Am I correct in hearing that it's a mistake, and it would be nice to alert the BOD in advance of the meeting?

If I was on the Board and made such a mistake, I would like to be notified as early as possible.
I suspect that if you were on the board, you would too.

However, I don't know the dynamics of your Association and what, if any, personality conflicts exist between you and those currently serving.

Therefore, it's your call on when to make such a notification.
JohnC46 (South Carolina)
Posts: 14,265
Posted:
Marcus

Keep your eye on the ball, not on the ball busting minutiae.
MarcusS (Illinois)
Posts: 15
Posted:
In response to your question, our PM writes our minutes. Our BOD is in bed with our PM - and there is no separation or check and balance. We will alert our BOD on election night that the minutes need amending. For context, our BOD changed auditors for alleged "poor performance" but alerted none of the ownership. We want the minutes to reflect the new auditor.....
GreggT (Florida)
Posts: 77
Posted:
What John said!! By the way, changing auditors for "poor performance" is the boards responsibility and does not require the owners approval.
MarcusS (Illinois)
Posts: 15
Posted:
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Posted By GreggT on 11/27/2015 6:33 AM
What John said!! By the way, changing auditors for "poor performance" is the boards responsibility and does not require the owners approval.

Totally agree that it's their decision. Letting no one know, without any explanation does not instill confidence when it's time to run for reelection. We believe in transparency and strong communication.
GreggT (Florida)
Posts: 77
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Posted By MarcusS on 11/27/2015 7:46 AM
Posted By GreggT on 11/27/2015 6:33 AM
What John said!! By the way, changing auditors for "poor performance" is the boards responsibility and does not require the owners approval.


Totally agree that it's their decision. Letting no one know, without any explanation does not instill confidence when it's time to run for reelection. We believe in transparency and strong communication.

Why would something like changing auditors, lawn service, pool service, etc. warrant an explanation? I'm sure you could ask any board member for the exact reasons but it seems like you are hunting for an axe to grind.

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