Hi All,
Previously in the BLOG a number of questions were raised by an A Nony Mouse of sorts about the Golf Course, which after some thought, I feel I should answer to the extent that I can. The questions were about the Pro-Active Committee and what is going on in regard to the Golf course. Before proceeding, and in the spirit of full disclosure; I must state that I am a member of the Pro-Active Committee. The Chair of the Committee is Phil Shapkin.
Let's begin:
1) Was there a meeting of the Committee? .....Yes.
2) Who is on the Committee:
a) Phil Shapkin...............Chair
b) Barbara Shapkin
b) Honey Sager
c) Sandy Cohen
d) Jeanette Veglia
e) Dave Israel
Perhaps one or two others whose names escape me.
3) Is the Pro-Active Committee an Official Committee of UCO? .....No.
4) Was the owner of the Golf Course at the meeting? .....Yes.
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The Owners of the Golf Course; Andrew Waldman and his wife
were at the meeting. Along with them was a member of their team
named Robert Golber, an expert in thematics and branding.
5) What did they have to say:
They intend to terminate operation of the golf course, as a money losing proposition, and develop it by placing 550 dwelling units thereupon. They will take the form of single story and up to 4 story buildings.
6) Why is this information being kept from the unit owners of CV by an AD-Hoc "Committee" That represents no one except themselves?
Wow, that is a front loaded question.! While it is not clear just who the Pro-Active Committee represents, it can be said that it may well have some constituency. I as a member do indeed feel that there should be a broader representation of the entire Village on this Committee. This is not advocacy for the Developer, but I would like the entire Village to hear the story and Then let the Developer hear the majority will.
It is my take, having heard Mr. Waldman speak, that he and his team are not "going away". If this situation is not dealt with by the entire Village, it could become adversarial in the extreme.
I feel "we" should be broadly involved while we still have the opportunity, before we wake up one morning to the sound of bulldozers.
I hope this answers some of the questions, and I am sure there will be more questions; it is time to get involved on this very important issue concerning all of our unit owners.
Dave Israel
Sunday, April 5, 2009
THE GOLF COURSE
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6 comments:
Thanks Dave. I believe the current PB County Commission is approving ANY and ALL developments as a way to jump start the economy in PBC. CV cannot count on a zoning denial to protect the golf course from development, and we need to be at the table in some fashion.
Are these new units to be part of Century Village? Will the new residents share CV amenities?
Hi don4060
Apr 5, 2009 8:32:00 PM,
Interesting question; probably not, but the real answer, at this point is we do not know.
We need to be more closely integrated into the plans and processes.
Dave Israel
I asked a member of the committee if I could attend the meeting and was told NO because it was not open since they were not affiliated with UCO, and open meetings. I am a golfer and a resident, but at this point I feel only a few want to handle this and they don't want to come under UCO, Why Not??? I have heard Mr. Waldman is closing the course in or at the end of April...could be a rumor
how come golf course committee members want town hall meetings on cable contract
how come they dont want open golf course meetings
how come we permit this to continue
To Anon 8:30 am. If you are NOT happy with this group's work, why don't you go ask your UCO President G. Lowenstein to pay some official attention to the matter. Otherwise, bug off.
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