Saturday's Meeting started out with 25 new households joining. For a total of 326 households.
Ben Belanger, Vice-President resigned for personal reasons. Joe Cayer was voted in unanimously to replace him. David DeGagne now is moved into 1st alternate on the board. Peter Poole was elected as 2nd alternate to the board with 29 votes. The other totals were: Kathy Campbell 7, Roger Russo 19, Susan Hill 19.
The new proforma budget was explained and approved by 180 for and 1 against. It contained the new town sewer rates which had almost doubled. Therefore the new lot rent is expected to be at $415.00 and that assumes that interest rates won't change meaningfully from what they are by signing date, April 2nd.
The By-Laws were approved and passed as is.
Chris Clasby stated we will become the 86th co-op formed in New Hampshire.
A Conflict of Interest Form was approved. So anyone that does work for the park that lives here or is a friend or relative of someone in the park will have to disclose those relationships and that form will have to be on file with the co-op.
Then the really hot area of discussion was the Park Rules. After an hour of wrangling, so many had decided to leave, there were no longer enough members present to pass the amended rules. We we're 11 votes short. to have 51% approval. As a result the OLD PARK RULES (Lindenshire's) are still in effect.
So anyone that imagines that the amended rules are what will govern us, they are mistaken. New rules cannot be created until the next member meeting, likely in September, when we have our annual meeting.
The members that stayed to the very end we would like to commend them for doing so. The 40% or so that didn't bother coming to this convenient Saturday meeting, with plenty of notice, and the ones that got impatient and trickled out as the meeting went on are responsible for the failure of not passing the proposed new rules.
So to reiterate the results: Mark Kaufman's rules stand until a new member meeting is held. Hopefully most will learn the lesson of what happens when one doesn't care to participate.
Saturday, March 24, 2007
Monday, March 19, 2007
Some Recent Research....
Our Co-op President has been looking into a few things and has these points to make:
I need to make an entry strictly dealing with the FACTS. I have spent many hours researching the following:
Dogs- I spoke to Barbara from the Emanual Insurance Agency. She is finding us the best deal on insurance for the COOP. She said “once it is in the park rules that dogs are welcome on the land the coop assumes some of the liability. If a guest in the park is bitten that person has the right to sue the home owner that owns the dog and the COOP that allowed the dog to be on the land. THIS IS FACT. If a dog bites anyone for ANY reason, before our insurance policy is renewed we must prove that the dog has been destroyed or we as a group will loose our policy. FACT there is only four insurance carries that are willing to insure the COOP.
Then I spoke to Bob Sheppard he is one of two attorneys that represent the coop (US) and I told him what was going on and I asked him “If we (the coop) need to take any legal action involving dogs and owners about how much would he charge.” He said “upwards of 1500.” THIS IS FACT. We are budgeted in the performa of 8000.00 legal. This is for regular stuff. We may need to increase the lot rent next year to cover more money for legal. I also asked Bob Sheppard if we could make it a rule that dog owners have home owners insurance. He said NO, in the state of New Hampshire it is not mandatory to have home owners insurance like it isn’t mandatory to have car insurance the live free or die state he said that people are foolish if they don’t. Only banks that own titles on the homes or cars can make in mandatory.
We as a group need to decide what we are willing to risk. What Pandora’s Box we will open. We can’t just open it and think it is easy to close it, because it won’t be.We need to deal in fact. 90% of people will be wonderful dog owners this is FACT . I worry (not fact) about the other 10%. We all can think of someone that pushes the rules to their limits. I would love to have a little dog, my kids are begging me to go to the SPCA. I still have a lot of thinking to do on how I will vote on Saturday.
I definitely have personal views on many issues involving the park. I am trying hard to deal with facts and not what is best for my family as an individual but looking at what is best for the group (the Coop) . I URGE everyone to step back and really think about the what ifs of life here and remember we are setting the tone for many years to come. Even when we are long gone this will be a coop. Lets all come together on Saturday with positive attitudes even if we don’t agree on all the issues. The majority will rule it is what a democracy is all about.
Anita Jordan
I need to make an entry strictly dealing with the FACTS. I have spent many hours researching the following:
Dogs- I spoke to Barbara from the Emanual Insurance Agency. She is finding us the best deal on insurance for the COOP. She said “once it is in the park rules that dogs are welcome on the land the coop assumes some of the liability. If a guest in the park is bitten that person has the right to sue the home owner that owns the dog and the COOP that allowed the dog to be on the land. THIS IS FACT. If a dog bites anyone for ANY reason, before our insurance policy is renewed we must prove that the dog has been destroyed or we as a group will loose our policy. FACT there is only four insurance carries that are willing to insure the COOP.
Then I spoke to Bob Sheppard he is one of two attorneys that represent the coop (US) and I told him what was going on and I asked him “If we (the coop) need to take any legal action involving dogs and owners about how much would he charge.” He said “upwards of 1500.” THIS IS FACT. We are budgeted in the performa of 8000.00 legal. This is for regular stuff. We may need to increase the lot rent next year to cover more money for legal. I also asked Bob Sheppard if we could make it a rule that dog owners have home owners insurance. He said NO, in the state of New Hampshire it is not mandatory to have home owners insurance like it isn’t mandatory to have car insurance the live free or die state he said that people are foolish if they don’t. Only banks that own titles on the homes or cars can make in mandatory.
We as a group need to decide what we are willing to risk. What Pandora’s Box we will open. We can’t just open it and think it is easy to close it, because it won’t be.We need to deal in fact. 90% of people will be wonderful dog owners this is FACT . I worry (not fact) about the other 10%. We all can think of someone that pushes the rules to their limits. I would love to have a little dog, my kids are begging me to go to the SPCA. I still have a lot of thinking to do on how I will vote on Saturday.
I definitely have personal views on many issues involving the park. I am trying hard to deal with facts and not what is best for my family as an individual but looking at what is best for the group (the Coop) . I URGE everyone to step back and really think about the what ifs of life here and remember we are setting the tone for many years to come. Even when we are long gone this will be a coop. Lets all come together on Saturday with positive attitudes even if we don’t agree on all the issues. The majority will rule it is what a democracy is all about.
Anita Jordan
Thursday, March 8, 2007
Everyone Should Pick Up a Packet
As of today, all co-op members should be picking up a packet which contains the draft of the park rules and by laws. Non-members my join and receive a packet.
Anita Jordan at 2 Pecan St has been dispensing them.
Anita Jordan at 2 Pecan St has been dispensing them.
Monday, February 26, 2007
Our Next Member Meeting Is March 24th
Well, things are progressing along with the various committees having drafted
the required paper work:
10am-1pm, at the former High School Talbot Gymnasium.
At which the Park By Laws and Park Rules will be discussed and
voted on by all the members as well as the final budget and lot
rent will be established.
It is VERY important that at least one person from each member
household attend. Some folks want to implement new rules, to
suit their prefered life style. That is their right to bring to a vote
before the whole (attending) membership. In the end the final
rules will be decided by the members. Even if you don't mind the
current rules we live under, in Lindenshire, you should not
neglect attending. There are some that would like to change
things; The end result may not be something your satisfied with.
Remember: This is our community. It's up to us to consider the
long term effect any changes will bring to the Quality of Life,
Peacefulness of our neighborhood and the Attractiveness of living
here. If we want it to be like that, each family must respectfully
follow the same sensible standards.
See You There.
the required paper work:
- The Park 'By Laws' have been written.
- The Park 'Rules' have been written.
- The Engineering firm Proven & Lober is scheduled to inspect the park.
10am-1pm, at the former High School Talbot Gymnasium.
At which the Park By Laws and Park Rules will be discussed and
voted on by all the members as well as the final budget and lot
rent will be established.
It is VERY important that at least one person from each member
household attend. Some folks want to implement new rules, to
suit their prefered life style. That is their right to bring to a vote
before the whole (attending) membership. In the end the final
rules will be decided by the members. Even if you don't mind the
current rules we live under, in Lindenshire, you should not
neglect attending. There are some that would like to change
things; The end result may not be something your satisfied with.
Remember: This is our community. It's up to us to consider the
long term effect any changes will bring to the Quality of Life,
Peacefulness of our neighborhood and the Attractiveness of living
here. If we want it to be like that, each family must respectfully
follow the same sensible standards.
See You There.
Tuesday, January 30, 2007
The Owner Agrees to Sell to Us!
Yayyy! Mr Kaufman reportedly signed the final draft of our purchase and sale agreement this Saturday, January 27, 2007.
The latest closing date will be April 2, 2007.
Also Citizen's Bank put together the most attractive financing offer among the 7 offers we reviewed. So work has begun with them on that.
The engineering firm Proven & Lober was chosen to assess the condition of the property; they will be around soon looking things over. The bank is interested in their reports as well.
Mean while, the By-Laws and Rules Committees are beginning their work of drafting their respective documents. The members will have to approve the various items on an up coming meeting. It is essential that all members attend and participate. (Current membership stands at 271 households or 69%) Spread the word. We are attempting to rent the gymnasium as last time, however on a Saturday, so most everyone can attend. More on that later.
-Some of the Board-
Thursday, January 11, 2007
We've Submitted Our Purchase and Sale Agreement
Fearing the sale of the land they live on, Lindenshire Mobile
Home Park residents plan to buy it themselves. From left,
Roger Morrison, Anita Jordan, Barbara Morrison, and Joseph Cayer.
(MARK WILSON/GLOBE STAFF)
After much anticipation, Thursday, Jan 10, the signatories of the board did infact review, sign and forward to our lawyer to submit our P&S to Mr. Kaufman and his lawyers for consideration.Home Park residents plan to buy it themselves. From left,
Roger Morrison, Anita Jordan, Barbara Morrison, and Joseph Cayer.
(MARK WILSON/GLOBE STAFF)
Meanwhile, The Boston Globe has published a story about us. This photo Is from the Globe's article, I hope they don't mind.
The article is similar to the ones done by the Exeter News Letter a month ago.
Thursday, January 4, 2007
We Can Now Put the Lawyers to Work!
I just got word tonight from the President of the Co-op.
She's received 148 "yes" votes from the members.
That is more than enough now.
So the members have spoken and we will now have our Lawyers
prepare our own Purchase and Sale Agreement.
This coming week it will be signed by the signatories of
the board, and promptly mailed to the current owner and his
lawyer for their review and hopefully acceptance.
She's received 148 "yes" votes from the members.
That is more than enough now.
So the members have spoken and we will now have our Lawyers
prepare our own Purchase and Sale Agreement.
This coming week it will be signed by the signatories of
the board, and promptly mailed to the current owner and his
lawyer for their review and hopefully acceptance.
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