Board Statement on Document Change Proposal
Siena Oaks Residents,
It has come to our attention that “three concerned residents” have sent a letter to most of the residents of Siena Oaks pertaining to the proposed amendment change. The Board was not copied on this letter, and a clarification to the residents expanding on some of the statements in their letter is required.
The documents that require the Board to contract for Basic Cable were written in 1989, and internet was not available to the general population at that time. Our Association attorney recently advised the Board to make a change in the documents utilizing the Limited Proxy procedure to bring these documents into the 21st century. This change gives the Board the ability to solicit quotes and contract for “communication services,” which includes internet. This is standard in current HOA Documents.
We were approached by a number of residents inquiring about the ability to include internet in the bulk agreement when it was renewed. A committee was formed and quotes were solicited. During our investigation, we found out that 82% of the residents already paid an upgrade for some version of Comcast Internet. Also, 62% pay for the X-1 Platform and 45% pay for DVR. Please see the attached Penetration of Services.
We were given quotes for a renewal of Basic Cable only and Comcast’s Basic Bulk package including internet. CLICK HERE for the revised proposal dated July 30, 2020. After further negotiations with Comcast, we arrived at the Final Agreed Price of $ 75.57/unit per month, also attached. This price includes equipment for three TV’s per unit and the modem for internet which most people rent from Comcast.
I want to point out one thing that the letter from the “concerned residents” did not. Association Dues will go up approximately $ 35 – $40 a month for the upgraded service, but you will also receive a reduction in your cable bill for internet, possibly a modem, as well as upgraded Basic service. Also, the Association receives $120.00/unit in compensation for the contract, WiFi for the pool area, and service for the clubhouse – all amenities to enhance the community.
Without this amendment to the documents, this program will not be addressed now or in the future. We have been open to the neighborhood and presented all of the information we can to give every resident what they need to make an informed decision.
Please, send in your proxy or vote September 28th at the meeting (Social Distancing) to provide the Board direction for the community in the future.
Thank you for your attention to this matter, and we hope you have a great weekend.
Siena Oaks Board of Directors
CLICK HERE for the revised Comcast proposal.
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Siena Oaks Annual Meeting March 30
The annual meeting, scheduled for March 30 at Tropical Sands, has been POSTPONED until the Covid-19 “social distance” measures are ended. Please stay safe!
Vote in the Palm Beach Gardens Group 3 Election on March 17
March 17, 2020, is Election Day for the Presidential Preference Primary Election and Uniform Municipal Elections. The polls will be open from 7am to 7pm at our Siena Oaks precinct 1326 voting location – Allamanda Elementary School.
Early Voting will be held Saturday, March 7, 2020, through Sunday, March 15, 2020, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. See the Supervisor of Election website for locations. The closest early voting location for Gardens residents is the Palm Beach County Library – Gardens branch. However you can vote at any of the locations.
Vote by Mail is already underway.
See the PBG Watch Voters Guide – for information on the candidates and links to their websites. See the PBG Watch Candidate Profiles for the candidates’ responses to specific questions.
While the Presidential Preference Primary is limited to those registered as either Democrats or Republicans, EVERY REGISTERED VOTER IN THE GARDENS CAN VOTE IN THE MUNICIPAL ELECTION – SO PLEASE VOTE!!!!
The 2020 Census and You
“In mid-March, homes across the country will begin receiving invitations to complete the 2020 Census. Once the invitation arrives, you should respond for your home in one of three ways: online, by phone, or by mail.”
Here is a link to the Important Dates for the 2020 Census and the US Census website can be found here for all the official details.
Everyone living in the United States is required by law to be counted in the 2020 Census.
