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4 | OHCC LIVING | AUGUST 2025 | making quick improvements and putting it back on the market at a much higher price. Many of the f lippers completely ignore their property's assessments during this period, and they may or may not settle up those matters upon sale. We are working to improve the collections process to assure that the Association is never shortchanged in these transactions. The Board met in executive session on June 18 and took the following actions: • Approved the Minutes of the meeting on May 12 • Approved fines of $150 each for two citations for STOP sign violations and $75 each for five citations for STOP sign violations • Discussed Citation Review Committee actions regarding unauthorized pruning of common area trees by a homeowner • Reviewed four delinquencies and approved a payment plan, denied two requests for waiver of late fees, granted one waiver of late fees due to staff errors and deferred action on a foreclosure until the Regular Monthly Meeting • Reviewed contract issues with the O'Connell and Securitas contracts • Interviewed two companies for painting common area walls • Approved recertification of part of the Clubhouse fire prevention system by Cosco at a cost not to exceed $15,000 • Authorized a change order with Groundforce to address irrigation and drainage around the lake for an amount not to exceed $14,229.80 • Approved two tree removals at the project site at a cost not to exceed $1,700 • Discussed several legal matters. The Board met in its Regular Monthly Meeting on June 19 and took the following actions: • Approved the Minutes of the meeting on May 15 • Approved the report of the Executive Finance Committee meeting on June 2nd • Approved the abbreviated financials for April 2025 • Approved fund transfers exceeding $10,000 • Approved filing a lien, when eligible, on Account #P280121616032 • Approved changes to the Operating Rules related to the RV Lot following a Member comment period • Authorized the purchase of four new 65" televisions for Abravanel Hall at a cost not to exceed $3,500 • Approved removal by O'Connell of a pine tree behind Patmos Way at a cost not to exceed $2,900, a carrotwood tree along Athos Way near Galicia Way at a cost not to exceed $575, a pine tree behind Lindos Way at a cost not to exceed $2,550 and a eucalyptus tree in the RV Lot at a cost not to exceed $2,250. • Deferred action on a request regarding removal of Brazilian pepper trees near the 14th green until the July Board meeting • Approved extension of the decomposed granite path in the Aeolia Way cul-de-sac at a cost not to exceed $2,201.50 • Referred back to the Landscape Committee a proposal for a weeding party • Approved a proposal from SavATree to complete the annual survey of common area trees at a cost not to exceed $16,150 • Authorized the replacement of the old Abravanel Hall microphone system with a new digital system at a cost not to exceed $27,000 • Approved an AV Committee proposal to complete the designed audio controls for the lanai at a cost not to exceed $4,216 • Heard and upheld appeals from two homeowners regarding an Architectural Review Committee disapproval of patio cover installations • Recommend seeking a traffic expert to make recommendations regarding the placement of traffic control signs • Recognized David Esler for his more than five years of service to the Village Voice. The Board met in a special executive session on June 25 and approved a Groundforce change order in the amount of $74,510.40 to address the excessive rock content of the excavation. The Board met again in special executive session on July 9 and took the following actions: Approved the proposal from EFR to remove contaminated soil in the amount of $83,080, with contingent approval for an additional $31,030 should field testing prove it necessary Approved an indemnity agreement with Groundforce related to rock disposal. The Board met in executive session on July 14 and took the following actions: • Approved the Minutes of the meetings on June 18 and June 25 • Denied a request for waiver of late fees and charges • Discussed filing a lien when eligible on three properties • Met with representatives from Securitas regarding contract matters • Reviewed a pending O'Connell contract proposal • Directed the General Manager to consult the certified arborist regarding the safety of the coral trees • Accepted a painting proposal from Empire Works for $95,590 pending reference checks • Reviewed lake contract issues • Directed the General Manager to develop information on the cost of concrete curb modifications • Reviewed several legal matters • Reviewed civil code changes with possible impact on Operating Rules. By now all Members should have received their ballots for the election of Directors for two-year terms beginning with the Annual Meeting on Aug. 21. If you have not already submitted your ballot, please familiarize yourself with the candidates and cast your ballot now. This will be my last report while serving as the President of your Association. Although I will prepare the report for the September issue, a new President will have been elected by the new Board of Directors by the time your September issue arrives. Thank you for your continued interest in the affairs of your Association. Continued from previous page

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