Dear Association Members: 

On July 31, 2010, the Board of Directors and Officers met to address a number of issues facing Big Sandy Association.  The Board of Directors discussed their concerns regarding recent road damage caused by vehicles entering and leaving Big Sandy, which appears to be an ongoing problem.  The Board wishes to remind members that road costs are one of the Association’s biggest expenses, as reflected in last year’s special road assessment.  In order to avoid having to increase annual dues further or impose another special assessment, the Board asks Association members to be conscious of the damage that speeding and reckless driving cause.   It also asks Association members to post the list of common courtesies, and to advise renters and guests of the rules of the road.  Please remember that the speed limit for Big Sandy Road is 15 m.p.h. 

The Board also took up the issue of increasing the Association’s contribution to annual snowplowing costs.  There was an emerging consensus at the Annual Association Meeting that this issue should be left up to the Board to decide.  In light of the discussion at the Annual Meeting, the increased costs of snowplowing, and other concerns taken into account by the Board, it was decided that henceforth the Association will contribute 25% to the annual cost of snowplowing.  It was noted that when the Board originally decided to contribute $600 to snowplowing expenses, it was at a time when annual costs were $2,400/year.  $600 was thus 25% of the overall cost of snowplowing.  In light of increased snowplowing costs, which are now approximately $3025/year, it was agreed that a readjustment of the Association’s contribution based on increased costs was appropriate.  It was thus decided unanimously by the Board of Directors that henceforth the Association will contribute 25% to snowplowing costs, with the remaining 75% to be paid by the Association members who use their property during the winter.  A copy of the updated snowplowing policy can be found under "Meetings" on this website. 

Please note that the Big Sandy website has been updated to include the minutes from the 2010 Annual Meeting, the updated 2010 membership list, the updated snow plowing policy, and contact information for the Board of Directors and Officers.  

Best,

Lauren Gilbert, Esq.

Secretary

Big Sandy Association