Fossil Creek Meadows

BOARD MEMBERS NEEDED

Mar 03, 2004

I?’ve lived in the FCM neighborhood for 21 years and have served terms on the FCMHOA board during the mid-80?’s, mid-90?’s, and during the past 2 years. Each time I ran for board membership, I did so because I felt strongly about an issue over which the board had influence, or a voice. I saw board membership as the best way to bring about change in some of the things I felt strongly about. In the mid-80?’s the issue that concerned me was the development going on around our neighborhood. More recently I ran for board membership because I didn?’t like the rules and regulations that had been approved by a previous board and the manner in which they were being enforced.

Overall, I?’d say that board membership is a gratifying yet humbling experience. I?’ve found that I couldn?’t bring about the precise kind of change that I had envisioned. However, that probably isn?’t a bad thing because, being human, my way wasn?’t necessarily the best way and didn?’t consider all perspectives. I?’ve found that decisions made by a group of cooperating, well-intentioned individuals are generally wiser, more equitable than those made by one person.

As I see it, the board?’s main responsibility is to take care of our common areas, maintain property values, and to maintain and promote those things that make FCM a great place to live. Developing and approving budgets, managing the common areas, interpreting and enforcing the covenants and rules and regulations, ensuring that the architectural review process is followed, and listening to homeowners complaints and feedback and taking appropriate action are all part of the job.

At the annual homeowners meeting in March we will be electing at least 2 new board members. If you have an agenda that positively impacts our neighborhood and want to help make FCM an even better place to live, I encourage you to be present and run for a board position.

Bill Alexander