Tired of being on the board

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JackJ9 (New York)
Posts: 112

Posted:

Well, I think I'm running into board burnout.

I've done a lot on the board. Picked up several projects that needed to be done, and they were done well and on budget or under budget, and homeowners approved. Also signed a lot of contracts on smaller stuff too. Community is looking sharp again which is nice.

But, everything goes so slowly. I feel I am constantly waiting on someone for some project that we are working on. For example, we have a big project that I am the focal for, and we have to get city permits and county permits and have ecologists and landscape designers and surveyors all in on, and I sign a contract and then wait. Then wait. Then sign another contract and then wait. I started this project around Thanksgiving and we still don't have permits yet (probably another 4 weeks or so).

I dunno. I am growing weary of the waiting, waiting, waiting. I would like to just get stuff done, but when you are seeking city and county permits, of course things take a while.

Maybe I should just stop doing big projects and work on little stuff.

JohnC46 (South Carolina)
Posts: 14,265

Posted:

Jack

Have you considered appointing project specific committees. Let them lighten the burden on the BOD. Committees can also be fertile ground for recruiting new BOD Members.

MichaelS56 (Minnesota)
Posts: 858

Posted:

For a larger and more complicated projects, the Board should look into hiring a project manager. Work on the small ones.

MarkM19 (Texas)
Posts: 1,459

Posted:

John,
I agree with your points especially about looking for the next board members. I like to think about as a first date. If you just elect someone without getting to see them in action you could be really sorry you have to sit next to them for 2 years.

Jack,
Burnout is a real thing and it happens to all board members that get involved and take pride in getting things done. All Cities make permits and restrictions take forever just know it going in and plan for it don't be frustrated by it.

My advice it to take a few days away from board activities and recharge. Who is going to step up make sure your starts get finished?

JohnC46 (South Carolina)
Posts: 14,265

Posted:

JAck

The main reason I stay on my BOD is so another Ahole cannot get elected. That said, our HOA is very easy to operate primarily due to no amenities, city water and sewage, city streets, standalone homes, no parking problems, no fence issues, etc.

KellyM3 (North Carolina)
Posts: 2,239

Posted:

I recommend stepping aside from board service or focusing your labor elsewhere at this time. No need for the personal frustration and HOAs are not known for the speed and efficiency we get from managing our own home projects.

I've got really great neighbors, who want to serve the community, but their speed is too fast and their frustration mounts quickly.

Congrats on what you've accomplished!

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