November Assembly

According to a statement from the Administrator in the LaMarinaville just received (actually, we didn't receive it, but someone forwarded it to us), there IS to be a homeowner's assembly November 14. We are told it is important because we must legally change our condominium name as a first step to resolve the Jeff George issue. We are given no further information regarding the agenda which must be sent to us 30 days in advance of the meeting. This is BARELY more than 30 days away.

There is also a statement at the end of the newsletter encouraging communication; quote "if you have questions or concerns... We believe communication is important." This strikes me as one of those statements that is made to be politically correct, but is really hollow when it comes to reality. Last April I sat in on a meeting with the Administrator and 25-30 owners communicating their concerns and absolutely nothing changed. In fact, the concerns the owners expressed have all come to pass, i.e. financial difficulties, legal difficulties, inadvisable expenditures, improper procedures, etc. Owners have been asking for information on financial records, voting procedures, decision making regarding expenditures; making suggestions regarding planning for the building, and on and on. The only responses have been to deny access to information, ignore the requests/inquiries or to make assurances that all is fine and there are just a 'few disgruntled owners" causing trouble.

The President sent out an email last April 13 with assurances that the By-laws were followed, and procedures at the March meeting were proper according to the by-laws, etc. This was reported as the opinion of an expert attorney who spent 1.5 hours examining the meeting minutes and whatever else was provided by the President and Administrator. How does that reconcile with the current situation? Did the attorney actually have all the information needed to render an opinion? Apparently not. We are not even legally registered in Mexico!

It is fine to make statements about communicating, but 'the proof is in the pudding,' as they say. Why were we not forewarned about this meeting. Were we given an opportunity to contribute to the agenda? The by-laws require the agenda to be set 30 days prior to the meeting. Is this a good way to avoid allowing homeowners to add agenda items that concern them? Does anyone believe that the name change is the only reason for this meeting? What about the financial crisis caused by poor budgeting and financial mismanagement? If this meeting is important enough to call, it should be used as an opportunity to take La Marina in a new direction including operating properly and wisely.

I am formally requesting that the following items be added to the agenda of the November Assembly meeting.
1. Financial record keeping/reporting, budgeting procedures, and planning input.
2. Structuring the association according to Mexican condominium law; establishing a Committee of Surveillance, etc.
3. Replenishing the reserves required by law.
4. Report on the pool project; why it is different from what was approved; deck furniture, shade, etc.