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Proposed Bylaw Change
(posted 12/12/2011)

At the CHPOA Annual Meeting January 21, 2012, a vote to ratify revisions to the Bylaws will be taken.  These changes have been adopted unanimously by the Board of Directors at the December 12, 2011 monthly meeting.  Proposed revisions are in Bold italicized print. Present wordage to be replaced is struckthrough.  In compliance with the Bylaws, written notification to members is being sent to all members at least one month in advance of the meeting.   Our current Bylaws in entirety can be viewed by clicking here.

The proposed changes affect Section 2 of Article IV—Board of Directors.  The proposed changes to Section 2 are as follows:

"Section 2, Number and Term:   The Board of directors shall consist of 7 (seven)   9  (nine) members whose term of office shall be for periods of three (3) years, and shall be overlapping so the terms of  at least two (2) three (3) members shall terminate annually.  Each Director shall hold office for the term for which s/he is elected or until his/her successor is elected and qualifies.  No director shall hold office for more than two (2) consecutive terms.  A previous director becomes eligible to hold office again for additional consecutive terms three years after s/he has completed two (2) terms."

Deed Restriction Enforcement
(posted 1/25/2010)

As you probably know, our neighborhood has long standing deed restrictions that were created to protect individual property values, and the utility and enjoyment by all, of our entire neighborhood.  The restrictions, when adhered to, offer a unique opportunity for cohesion amongst all of us as neighbors—by treating these restrictions as minimum standards for the condition and treatment of our property within the neighborhood, we honor ourselves and show respect to our neighbors by allowing them the maximum benefit of owning property in this beautiful neighborhood with such a rich history.

In an effort to utilize our limited resources effectively over years past, the homeowner’s association has relied on various measures ranging from: letters, discreet discussions with owners, and public reminders in our newsletters and on our website to enforce the Cape Haze deed restrictions.  Unfortunately, the efficacy of these more gentle measures has waned as adherence to the restrictions has slipped.

The Homeowner’s Association will therefore be stepping up enforcement measures in 2010 with an initial focus on the most egregious violations, these being the parking of boats, trailers, campers on properties and the non-maintenance of property.  Applicable law requires that prior to any suit being filed by the Association we first invite owners in violation of the restrictions to mediation for resolution.

While it is our most sincere wish that matters do not escalate to a state that will require the employment of such costly resolutions for all of us, the matter of compliance has reached a point where we feel compelled to take additional action.  The process henceforth will be first a notice of violation with a suggested remedy and a request for a response.  If ignored or there is a disagreement with suggested remedy, the Homeowner’s Association will take additional action.

We sincerely hope that this letter is taken at its face value as a righteous attempt to protect your property values and enjoyment of the neighborhood.  The Homeowner’s Association is a neighborly body trying to do right by all residents of the neighborhood and we beseech you to show your support in this effort, and to do your part to maintain the beauty, unity, and integrity of Cape Haze.

Neighborhood Watch Program Update
(posted 10/16/09)