There is a fascinating piece of historical writing in the UCO Reporter for us newbies, (if you can follow the fragmented columns from page to page.) I hope this piece can be preserved in an easier to read form and made available at UCO. The Reporter must have enough historical pieces by now to make a book.
Imagine being in the village when it consisted of two competing associations, one group withheld their payments to Management and they were banned from using buses, entertainment, golf and other services. The clubhouse and pools were fenced in, security offices at both gates were boarded up. I think the story of considerable turmoil is an understatement.
Thank You Bill Snyder
Friday, March 28, 2008
CV Early History by William Snyder
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Yes, it is a fascinating story. I was living in WPB while CV was built and for some years thereafter and knew nothing of that early turmoil. The current strife seems not that bad (although it is NOT good either). PC
Paragraph 4 of Bill Synder's Early History of the United Civic Organization states: "The philosophy of condominium living is sharing with and caring for your neighbors. The residents must work in unison with their neighbors for the betterment of the Village. If residents are not prepared to adopt this philosophy, then they are not prepared to live in a condominium community.
"Nowhere in Florida Statutes 718 does it address PHILOSOPHY of condominium living. Therefore, I have to assume that this is Bill Snyder's WISH LIST of a perceived concept of condominium living. The unfortunate thing is that many in the leadership as well in the individual associations seem to be under the same delusion. The condominium documents are clear as to the rights and responsibilities of the condo owners...all one has to do is read them. Anyone interested in Florida Statutes 718 can call Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Bureau of Condominiums in Tallahasse. They will send you a copy of the condominium act.The reason that things are in constant turmoil in this village is because neither the leadership nor the condo owners have any RESPECT FOR THE LAW. The answer to this dilemma is professional management.
I have talked to people that moved into CV when it was just being built. I remember them telling me that the reason identical units (example 1 bedroom, 1-1/2 bath, corner unit) in the same association can be paying a slightly different amount to WPRF every month. It has something to do with those who withheld their payment to Management and those who did not. I can't remember the details though. I look forward to reading the article this weekend.
Chris
I for one think that ALL the volunteers that have served as Offices, Executive Board Members, Delegates or just plain hard working volunteers that served on the many committees that are in the village have done a great job over the years. With 7854 units and about 13500 residents NO ONE IS EVER GOING TO BE SATISFIED with all the decisions that are made.
Would professional management do a better job? Maybe, maybe not. Perhaps we should look at LARGE communities that have professional management and see if all is well there. My guess is that controversy may be a way of life there as well as here.
What do you mean they don’t respect the law :-)
Here are some of the INCORRECT rulings I have heard about:
Do not need to follow any of 718 for assoc elections, meeting notices, reserve, etc.
No RVs
No hot tubs
OK visitors can bring in dogs
OK for officers to get honorariums
OK to have unreported slush fund
You need to bribe people to get decent service.
Trees need to be hatracked
Ok to put floodlights on roofline to shine into next building.
People who live downstairs do not have to pay for roof or elevators.
The association is not responsible for storm damaged sheet rock.
One board meeting per year is enough
The president gets whichever parking space they want
...ad nauseum...
Controversy isn't a problem, I welcome it. What I do not like is a string of bad decisions made by people who apparently do not know that they are in over their heads.
From some of the comments posted here is appears that we in the Village did not learn much from the turmoil that went on in the 1980's. It appears that for some the recent election is not over and they are not happy with the results.However, the delegates that voted made their decision ( and some did not)and it s time to try to move on to try to make the village the best possible location to live.
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