I would like to express my Thanks to Jerry and Esther Sotofsky for their comments to me at yesterdays Rita Rudner show. They told me they saw my original post on the Village Blog and how much they appreciated it and then it disappeared and reappeared changed.
I normally do not mind editing done on my writing, and understand that some may have misunderstood what I was trying to get across.
I was trying to point out that there is an unsafe practice happening in the village. It so happens that it increases vastly during Shabbot when members of the Aitz Chiam Congregation are walking to and from Temple.
Jerry, a former President of the Congregation, thanked me for the posting and told me he has it posted there. They are even making a poster to remind members not to walk on the streets.
I was so happy to see that Jerry and Esther totally understood what was meant when I posted it. That it was not meant to be harmful in anyway whatsoever, and only as a matter for the safety and well being of our neighbors.
On another subject, I would like to commend Esther and let her know that she has the support of many with her recent diagnosis of Parkinsons Disease. I wish you good luck and good health.
Wednesday, January 24, 2018
Wednesday, January 17, 2018
posted on the village blog
An Appeal to members of the Aitz Chaim Congregation, pedestrians, bikers throughout the Village
An ever growing problem in Century Village is the increasing amount of foot traffic on the streets. Does someone have to be killed before something is done? It should not have to come to that.
I am mostly but not only referring to the members of the Aitz Chaim Congregation.
I do not want this to sound wrong in any way as I have the deepest respect for members of the congregation and the traditions of shabbat, and this is being written for safety reasons. I am concerned that someone get will hurt and would prefer to avoid a lot of pain and suffering.
Please, use the sidewalks in the village and not the streets.
The sidewalks are for the safety of the pedestrians. Using
the crosswalks also to ensure the safety of everyone walking.
The sidewalks are for the safety of the pedestrians. Using
the crosswalks also to ensure the safety of everyone walking.
Remember, People here are not what I would call the best
drivers in the world, and they do not have eagle eyes. The
lighting in many areas have much to be desired as well and
some areas that do not have adequate sidewalks or none at
all. If you are on the street and wearing dark clothing, you
are not visible until the last second. That in itself could cause
an accident. If you can not wear light or reflective clothing,
or carry a flashlight, then you should definitely be on the
sidewalks and not on the streets.
drivers in the world, and they do not have eagle eyes. The
lighting in many areas have much to be desired as well and
some areas that do not have adequate sidewalks or none at
all. If you are on the street and wearing dark clothing, you
are not visible until the last second. That in itself could cause
an accident. If you can not wear light or reflective clothing,
or carry a flashlight, then you should definitely be on the
sidewalks and not on the streets.
When crossing the road at the crosswalk, please get
completely out of of the road before start a conversation or
socializing with your neighbors. Standing in the crosswalks
will only cause some confusion on which direction the drivers
think you may go, whether or not you will cross.
completely out of of the road before start a conversation or
socializing with your neighbors. Standing in the crosswalks
will only cause some confusion on which direction the drivers
think you may go, whether or not you will cross.
Since the state law give pedestrians the right of way IN THE
CROSSWALKS, then just standing there and conversing will
hold up traffic and drivers begin to get impatient and then
there is an accident waiting to happen.
CROSSWALKS, then just standing there and conversing will
hold up traffic and drivers begin to get impatient and then
there is an accident waiting to happen.
We have some people that walk along the edge of the street
as if they are walking along some country road oblivious to
the traffic. Bike riders crossing in front of traffic are also in
danger of bodily injury or death with their practice of cutting
in front of a vehicle and having a near miss. Bicycles without
lights or even reflectors are hazards not only to themselves,
but to vehicles and pedestrians.
as if they are walking along some country road oblivious to
the traffic. Bike riders crossing in front of traffic are also in
danger of bodily injury or death with their practice of cutting
in front of a vehicle and having a near miss. Bicycles without
lights or even reflectors are hazards not only to themselves,
but to vehicles and pedestrians.
EVERY bicycle in this village should have at the least reflectors
on the foot pedals, front, back and spokes. Of course a head
and tail light would be ideal.
on the foot pedals, front, back and spokes. Of course a head
and tail light would be ideal.
I am sure that everyone in the Village wants their neighbors,
friends and family Safe. Let's start by practicing some safe
habits and keep everyone alive and unhurt.
friends and family Safe. Let's start by practicing some safe
habits and keep everyone alive and unhurt.
Thursday, January 4, 2018
Renegade Boards? Re-Posted from Village Blog
A few Days ago, a posting on the Village blog entitled RENEGADE BOARDS was posted. I copied the responses as well as my own:
...residents who complain their Board is acting outside the "Core" documents that underlie their condo guidelines. The primary complaint is renting in non-rental buildings. Why does UCO conduct an investigation on a prospective tenant if the building does not permit rentals? Why does WRPF issue identification cards to persons renting in non-rental buildings. By doing so, these entities then require a resident, who may not have the finances to prosecute such a claim, to hire an attorney and seek an injunction against the Board. To me, it would seem UCO and WRPF have a pure defense in the form of the underlying documents in the event the denial would be challenged. It would also seem to me they have greater access to an attorney and collectively have the resources to defend such an action rather than foist the problem on a resident who simply wants to abide by the "core" documents. After all, do these residents not have a right to reside in the type of condo they purchased?
The issue is not whether UCO should become a Master Association or not. It Should be whether the people that live and own in an association give a damn about what goes on in their own association. Once they realize what is happening, it's too late. Your best and really only solution is to become proactive and start giving a damn about what happens within your association. GET INVOLVED, RUN FOR YOUR BOARD. Go to the classes offer for free on how to run your board, get certified as a board member, INSIST that your board members be certified. Technically, if they are NOT certified within 90 days of your election, then you are not eligible to BE ON the board. How many Boards in this village fall into that category? I'll bet there are quite a few... I would dare to say close to if not over a hundred. More if you count those that think they know it all but fail to keep up with changes.
Excerpt From Florida Statute 718.112 reads:
b. Within 90 days after being elected or appointed to the board of an association of a residential condominium, each newly elected or appointed director shall certify in writing to the secretary of the association that he or she has read the association’s declaration of condominium, articles of incorporation, bylaws, and current written policies; that he or she will work to uphold such documents and policies to the best of his or her ability; and that he or she will faithfully discharge his or her fiduciary responsibility to the association’s members. In lieu of this written certification, within 90 days after being elected or appointed to the board, the newly elected or appointed director may submit a certificate of having satisfactorily completed the educational curriculum administered by a division-approved condominium education provider within 1 year before or 90 days after the date of election or appointment. The written certification or educational certificate is valid and does not have to be resubmitted as long as the director serves on the board without interruption. A director of an association of a residential condominium who fails to timely file the written certification or educational certificate is suspended from service on the board until he or she complies with this sub-subparagraph. The board may temporarily fill the vacancy during the period of suspension. The secretary shall cause the association to retain a director’s written certification or educational certificate for inspection by the members for 5 years after a director’s election or the duration of the director’s uninterrupted tenure, whichever is longer. Failure to have such written certification or educational certificate on file does not affect the validity of any board action.
There are FREE Classes offered by some of the law firms as well as classes at the Convention Center for COA and HOA's the next one Coming next February 7th, 2018. and all you have to do is register at http://www.pbcondohoaexpo.com/seminars.aspx
registration is free to board members.
Get off your rear ends and sign up and learn about what you can and can't do as an association, or what your association has been doing illegally and what YOU can do to fix it.
...residents who complain their Board is acting outside the "Core" documents that underlie their condo guidelines. The primary complaint is renting in non-rental buildings. Why does UCO conduct an investigation on a prospective tenant if the building does not permit rentals? Why does WRPF issue identification cards to persons renting in non-rental buildings. By doing so, these entities then require a resident, who may not have the finances to prosecute such a claim, to hire an attorney and seek an injunction against the Board. To me, it would seem UCO and WRPF have a pure defense in the form of the underlying documents in the event the denial would be challenged. It would also seem to me they have greater access to an attorney and collectively have the resources to defend such an action rather than foist the problem on a resident who simply wants to abide by the "core" documents. After all, do these residents not have a right to reside in the type of condo they purchased?
The issue is not whether UCO should become a Master Association or not. It Should be whether the people that live and own in an association give a damn about what goes on in their own association. Once they realize what is happening, it's too late. Your best and really only solution is to become proactive and start giving a damn about what happens within your association. GET INVOLVED, RUN FOR YOUR BOARD. Go to the classes offer for free on how to run your board, get certified as a board member, INSIST that your board members be certified. Technically, if they are NOT certified within 90 days of your election, then you are not eligible to BE ON the board. How many Boards in this village fall into that category? I'll bet there are quite a few... I would dare to say close to if not over a hundred. More if you count those that think they know it all but fail to keep up with changes.
Excerpt From Florida Statute 718.112 reads:
b. Within 90 days after being elected or appointed to the board of an association of a residential condominium, each newly elected or appointed director shall certify in writing to the secretary of the association that he or she has read the association’s declaration of condominium, articles of incorporation, bylaws, and current written policies; that he or she will work to uphold such documents and policies to the best of his or her ability; and that he or she will faithfully discharge his or her fiduciary responsibility to the association’s members. In lieu of this written certification, within 90 days after being elected or appointed to the board, the newly elected or appointed director may submit a certificate of having satisfactorily completed the educational curriculum administered by a division-approved condominium education provider within 1 year before or 90 days after the date of election or appointment. The written certification or educational certificate is valid and does not have to be resubmitted as long as the director serves on the board without interruption. A director of an association of a residential condominium who fails to timely file the written certification or educational certificate is suspended from service on the board until he or she complies with this sub-subparagraph. The board may temporarily fill the vacancy during the period of suspension. The secretary shall cause the association to retain a director’s written certification or educational certificate for inspection by the members for 5 years after a director’s election or the duration of the director’s uninterrupted tenure, whichever is longer. Failure to have such written certification or educational certificate on file does not affect the validity of any board action.
There are FREE Classes offered by some of the law firms as well as classes at the Convention Center for COA and HOA's the next one Coming next February 7th, 2018. and all you have to do is register at http://www.pbcondohoaexpo.com/seminars.aspx
registration is free to board members.
Get off your rear ends and sign up and learn about what you can and can't do as an association, or what your association has been doing illegally and what YOU can do to fix it.
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This is a simple matter, the Bilateral Agreement between UCO and the Associations has a "Non-Interference" in Association affairs clause. In short, we can not legally engage in acting as Cerberus at the gate in such an action as denying investigations.
I have said this many times, and I will repeat it here, "When an Association abandons it's Bylaws, all is lost"
UCO has absolutely no authority to enforce your Bylaws, if you really want that to happen, move at Delegate Assembly to recast UCO as a Master Association, then rig for heavy weather.
Be careful what you ask for, you just might get it.
Dave Israel
President
United civic Organization