Days at the Beach

Dear Neighbors, 

 

For our Canadian neighbors we hope you all had a fantastic Thanksgiving and for our US owners we hope you all have a restful and gratitude filled Thanksgiving. Don’t forget about the upcoming Turkey Wobbler at Veranda Beach this US Thanksgiving.

 

Lots has been happening at Veranda Beach this month. So here is what’s new:

 

•  In the Board of Directors approved a new construction policy for both new builds and renovations. We have updated the policy over the last month to bring more clarity to the renovations process. If you are thinking of doing renovations on your cottage, please see the VB Construction Policy that was updated and approved at the October board meeting. Please see link HERE and reach out to Rhonda Hinkley if you are starting to plan a renovation.

 

• Veranda Beach’s incredible aesthetic is in large part due to the Architectural Design Guidelines that we have always had in place. The last time the guidelines were updated was in 2014. Over the last month the board approved a Consolidated Architecture and Design Guidelines. Please see link HERE if you are renovating the exterior or your cottage or planning to build a new cottage.

 

• Our LRMUS services agreement (3 year agreement) is due to expire at the end of 2022. Earlier this year LRMUS indicated that they did not want to renew the agreement and as a result we have been given a notice to vacate on Dec 31, 2022. So what does this all mean? In short the agreement primarily covered 4 main components – administrative front desk services, janitorial and maintenance services, mail/package handling services and rental space in both the Admin and Laundry buildings for the HOA team to work from. A transition plan has been developed by a special board committee that will go into effect Dec 1/22, with the move of HOA Manager/Security to a repurposed Activity Center. We recognize this is an important amenity for our community and hope that we will find a different solution over the long term. Additionally, we are securing offsite storage and work space for the maintenance and landscape crews, as well as hiring staff to replace the services provided by the LRMUS team. There is a very detailed plan that has been developed by the team and approved by the board this month. We hope you all will peruse it to familiarize yourself with the changes. Please see link HERE. We would appreciate any and all feedback that you may have once you have reviewed the plan.

 

• The Finance Committee is hard at work on the 2023 Budget. So watch your emails in November/December for Budget presentation and ratification dates.

 

• Now to some more fun stuff! Work is starting on building the ice rink at VB on November 5th. Our handy group of hockey dads are heading up to ‘get er done’ for the 2022/23 season. If you feel like volunteering to help build one of the most fun seasonal amenities just let Greg Celmainis or Derrick Hordyk know. Then we just cross our fingers for cold weather.
• For all you folks joining us for the US Thanksgiving, join in on our 2nd annual Turkey Wobble. Email Rhonda at rhonda@verandabeachhomeowners.com.  More information to follow next week!

 

If you have any questions or comments for the board please don’t hesitate to reach out to any board member. HERE is the list.  Alternatively you can email us at board@verandabeachhomeowners.com which will go to all board members and Rhonda.

 

Hope to see you soon.