Board President Sends Letter Explaining Tribunal

Thursday, April 26, 2012

Today Roy Einreinhofer sent an email to Bouchelle Owners explaining the circumstances surrounding the tribunal. In the email he explains why the Board will continue to set up a tribunal.

Click here for a copy of the letter.

Tribunal Will Proceed

Monday, April 23, 2012

At the CSA Board meeting on Thursday, April 19, 2012 the President announced that Guy Mariande had filed a formal complaint against two members of the Bouchelle community. It was pointed out that official complaints require the convening of a tribunal. Since this is the first time a tribunal has been needed in some 25 years, the President pointed out how important it was to do it right, which entails getting legal advice and representation, developing procedures and policies, and probably hiring a professional stenographer to record the proceedings.

Several people mentioned that the cost of the tribunal in time and money for such a trivial complaint did not seem justified and Mr. Mariande was asked to withdraw his complaint. The President stated that the process of tribunal would continue unless Mr. Mariande, in writing and before the end of the next business day, withdrew his complaint without conditions. Mr. Mariande withdrew his complaint, but with conditions, which of course was not acceptable. Therefore the tribunal will be convened to hear Mr. Mariande’s complaint.

The initiation of the tribunal process will be precedent setting for future enforcement of the rules and regulations. It is important to do it right and set the conditions for those who do not wish to follow the rules and instead act to compromise the safety and disturb the peace of mind and civility on the island.

First Task Force Team Reports

Friday, April 20, 2012

At its meeting yesterday, the CSA Board and members of the audience had an opportunity to hear a report from the Task Force’s Security and Lighting Team. The report was presented as a discussion draft in order to receive comments and constructive suggestions. The team made two recommendations: (1) that new lighting be installed for safety reasons at a one time cost of $5000-$7000; and (2) that the annual operating budget be increased by $1200 to provide additional hours of security during high-frequency-incident times. The Task Force will consider this report, together with other team reports, to develop priorities and recommendations to the full Board. Click here to see the discussion draft.

Tribunal Will Be Activated

Monday, April 09, 2012

The president of CSA will activate a three-person tribunal to consider a complaint lodged this week by four members of the Bouchelle community. Guy Mariande, Noville Clearie, Sandy Clearie, and Kay Belles spent time at the pool on Friday morning, April 6 and observed some 30 persons in the water aerobics class entering the pool without taking a shower in the outdoor shower facility by the pool. Although all members allegedly entered the pool without showering, they only filed complaints against Irm Belles and Patrick O’Leary. The four complainants indicated that there is a rule no one should enter the pool without showering and they were going to make certain that the rule was enforced. Click here for a copy of the president’s letter explaining the appointment of the tribunal.

In the almost quarter-century history of Bouchelle, this is first time that a tribunal has had to be appointed. Article 11 of the CSA By Laws defines the tribunal process, and all owners are invited to attend the tribunal's hearing.

Task Force Appointed

Sunday, March 25, 2012

President Roy Einreinhofer, in a letter to the community, announces the appointment of a Task Force to look into a number of issues critical to the future of Bouchelle Island. The Task Force assignment is to report back to the CSA Board with the current status of each issue along with recommendations for action and estimated costs. Once the data has been gathered and presented, the Board will meet and assign priorities, establish estimated timelines and determine the necessary steps to raise the revenue for completing the projects.

The following people have been appointed by the President to the Task Force:

1. Ed Dabrowski – Budget Team Leader

2. Bob Dunham – Security and Lighting Team Leader

3. Lynn Dorbert-Laube – Clubhouse Renovation Team Leader

4. Jim Kirker – Irrigation and Stream Team Leader

5. Mark Sharpe – Paving, Curbing and Sidewalks Team Leader

6. Rusty Saunders - Large Pool, Spa, Grill, Solar and Tennis Courts Team Leader

7. Rod Rich – Landscaping and Golf Course Team Leader

8. Paul Sanders –Project Task Force Leader

Click here to read the President's letter.

How Does a Work Order Work?

Friday, March 16, 2012

Often people wonder how to get a sprinkler fixed or a tree branch removed, or a light placed in a dark area at night and don’t know who to call or how to get someone to address the problem. At the March 15 CSA Board meeting the procedure was carefully addressed by Don Zehrung.

Anyone who has a problem area to be corrected should fill out a WORK ORDER. This is done by going to this web site and submitting a work order, or filling out a paper Work Order form obtained from Debbie in the CSA office. Once the work order has been submitted it is reviewed to see what type it is, and how urgent it is. This review is done at least three times a week and sometimes includes a visit to the site in question. Depending on the results of the review, the work order may be given to a committee (e.g. Grounds and Beautification), put on a to-do list, or referred to an association. Safety is the first criterion and water is the second criterion in considering these requests. The web site also has the status of work orders submitted until resolved.

Election Results

Saturday, March 10, 2012

The results of the election of CSA Board members at the annual meeting on March 10, 2012 are as follows:

Irm Belles                    322               Elected to a 1-year term  

Novell Clearie             240

Bob Dunham               370              Elected to a 3-year term

Pat O’Leary                 369              Elected to a 3-year term

Paul Sanders                393            Elected to a 3-year term

Joe Wegman                187

The following officers were elected for the coming year:

President: Roy Einreinhofer

Vice President: Paul Sanders

Secretary: Nancy Murphy

Treasurer: Pat O'Leary

Animal Registration

Friday, March 09, 2012

CSA President has posted a letter to the community about animal registration. Click here to read the letter. Residents have until the end of March to register their animals in accordance with the rules. All residents are asked to comply with the Rules and Regulations (Revised 2011).

New Buildings Going Up

Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Those of you who have not been here at Bouchelle for a while will be surprised to see that there are three new buildings going up.

It will certainly fill in space that has been empty for some time and change the landscape of Bouchelle. 

Bouchelle Community Supports Cudas UnHooked

Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Cudas UnHooked received a check for $3000 from the Bouchelle community at a meeting of the Board of Directors recently at the Coronado United Methodist Church. This check is the result of a fundraiser luncheon held at the Bouchelle Clubhouse on January 18, 2012. The Bouchelle residents, under the leadership of Sue Willard, Vicki Lilyfors, and Barb Dees, have taken on Cudas UnHooked as a special project and have raised funds for the past two years.

This year’s event featured a Chinese auction of 12 large well-stocked theme baskets and a silent auction of an original painting by Vicki Lilyfors and an original framed photograph by Bob Dunham. A capacity crowd of 90 persons attended and participated in the auction.

“There is nothing more important than supporting our youth and certainly Cudas UnHooked is doing a great job assisting homeless high school students,” said Sue Willard. Ray Cathelines accepted the check on behalf of Shawn Lane.

Good Leaders, Good Servants

Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Good leaders are good servants. Most people who volunteer for Bouchelle Island CSA duties including board and committee service do so because they have:

• A sense of civic duty
• A big heart
• A specific skill or expertise needed by the Association
• Care about the value of the Bouchelle Island properties

However it does not help the community if the person volunteering does so because of a personal agenda or grievance. This sets the stage for strife, contention and decisions that are based on emotion rather than the logical and legal good of the Association.

The very nature of living in a community association means our lives are governed by deed restrictions, a corporation and its elected and appointed leaders. These leaders must work as teams to insure the safety, harmony, tranquility and peace of mind for all residents of Bouchelle Island. Teamwork is achieved through cooperative work by a group, collaboration, joint effort, solidarity, support, mutual aid, help or assistance.

Our Association has many people who serve gladly and well. Serve the community and add meaning and purpose to your life by helping out where you can, including working on one of following committees: Safety, Judicial, Clubhouse Renovation or Neighborhood Watch. Call the office for further details. (Adapted from "Frieneny!", Betsy Barbieux, FLCAJ, September 2011 periodical.)

WHO IS A GOOD NEIGHBOR?

Wednesday, January 04, 2012

Good neighbors:

• Treat their fellow neighbors as they would want to be treated.
• Are flexible, forgoing some rights and privileges in the best interest of advancing the common interest.
• Are willing to stand up and confront those who disturb the civility of the community.

For more on this topic see the Good Neighbor, President's Letter, January 2012.

Advisory Board Approves Fund Transfer

Friday, May 11, 2012

At the CSA Board meeting on Thursday, May 10 the advisory members approved the transfer of up to $60,000 in 2012 from the Breakwater reserve in order to improve a cash flow concern as needed. This action allows the Board to operate through an anticipated cash flow situation without borrowing money from an outside source which would create an added expense of interest and fees. A special assessment to address last year's deficit has yet to be decided and will probably be considered at the same time as Task Force recommendations.