Status & Update
Marina Del Sol's common fences are in terrible shape. The oldest sections are 17 years old, and the overal state of our common fencing is reportedly deterring home buyers from considering purchasing in our community. in truth, the oldest sections of fencing are falling apart (see the video above) - the newest are broken, bowing and an eyesore. When discussed at the last AGM, homeowners at the meeting said that the original fence color (grey) conflicts with the overall community colors, which are beige and tan. And an unresolved action to reconsider raised.
After several years of reviewing alternatives, the HOA Board developed a plan (not yet published) and have already started implementing it - see Current Progress below, which was kindly provided by Christina Gray.
The Fencing Replacement Project was robustly discussed at the 2012 AGM and at the May 10th Board meeting. Replacing the existing fencing is our communities single largest, and arguably most important project in its history. This blog is an attempt to engage homeowners in the options open to the community and the due diligence involved in the investment and decision processes. It's likely that the complete project will cost at least over $100,000 which essentially will have to be funded by homeowners.
Board Meeting May 10th 2012
The Board confirmed full support for complete replacement, commitment to looking at acceleration of the project and formalizing a plan. In addition, it will the appoint a fencing expert to advise on technical decision and fully engagement the homeowners near the entrance on options under consideration. On the color issues, as so few homeowners showed interest, a practical solution was agreed - because its cheaper and less contentious, we'll stick with the existing color. (feel free to comment below.)
Philip Hall, who is responsible for the fencing project confirmed in an email:
"The numbers for the fence are in the budget that was presented at the annual meeting. Last year we spent $17000. This year we allocated $22000 but the actual cost will be $26000. The next two sections should be around $25000 each."
Philip will in future edit and publish this blog
Current Progress
The fencing is being done by sections, starting at the back. Sections 5 & 6 were started last week, sections 3 & 4 start today and sections 1 & 2 are next week. The blog will detail plans as they firm up.
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