All community members have recently received 2 different mailings.
The first mailing was a board approved mailing explaining the needed changes due to Covid-19 and asked for people to come forward to volunteer for election to the Board of Directors. This mailing was to help community members understand the difficulty the board is facing regarding in person meetings and to offer up a legal solution regarding voting for future board committee members and the upcoming revised annual general meeting. The cancelation of the in person AGM and the decision to not hold a zoom style meeting were taken after many discussions and following legal counsel from the association attorney. This mailing was an approved letter from the board of directors and is in line with the guidelines of the CC&R’s.
A second mailing, sent by a homeowner in the community, was not approved or sent from the Board of Directors. The mailing seeks to undermine the legitimate process of voting for Board members as outlined in our governing documents. Worse, their actions exposed Sea Links to additional charges, as they are using Birch Bay Tax and Accounting as their personal mail stop and secretary. Birch Bay Tax and Accounting is the Sea Links accountant, they are not a post office box, and they are not the Sea Links secretary.
While it is completely within their rights to contact other members of the community regarding changes to the bylaws, the Board has been approached by many within the community who have expressed anger and frustration at receiving their mailing. Especially as they make many accusations which are either false or misleading. We encourage all homeowners to voice their opinion; however, homeowners are under no obligation whatsoever to respond to a mailing from a individual member. Additionally any costs to the community will be billed directly to them for payment, as they have no authority to bind the Board, or have the community pay for their personal grievances.
We look forward to sending out the Annual notices this coming week. Inside, there will be information on the budget and several items to vote on related to the budget. We will also send out a voter pamphlet to give all homeowners information on those who have expressed interest in serving on the board, enabling all homeowners to make an informed decision of who gets to serve Sea Links.
Should you have any questions or would like to still submit for consideration as part of the board please email us at sealinksboard@gmail.com or contact a Board member. We are happy to respond to any questions you may have.
Regards,
Sea Links President
Joe Black