Bylaws

Bylaws Section

2024_A

We found out that the directors and officers are using a different set of Bylaws than the amended set recorded with the County. We have been told you need a Facebook account because it may be posted on the Boards social media site. This is the only corporation we know of that conducts its business on a Facebook page. Rumer has it a cleaned-up version of the bylaws the board is using will be posted on their website someday. The Statutes now require this HOA to have a website, which will help with transparency if they post every document the law requires. We don’t believe for a second that will happen; the members are on a “need to know” basis and the directors decide that need. Otherwise, the board would have complied with the Statutes and provided all members with a copy of the ‘rules’ before October 1, 2024.

We have become aware that the HOA’s website is online but not finished so we will add some information about that to this post. We send out a bot/crawler a few times a year to search for anything ‘Grandin Lake’ and the website turned up in the 10/10/2024 search. Surprise! They got the site online well before the Statute deadline.

There is a section called “Covenants & Bylaws” and in that section is the PDF file “GLSA Bylaws 2011-2022”. The current Amended Bylaws & Covenants recorded with the County are located just before the end of that document. Why they are posting that all-inclusive 2011-2022 document is unknown but we suspect in some way they constitute the ‘bylaws’ the board is using. Rumor has it a cleaned-up version of the bylaws the board is using will be posted on their website someday. In a follow-up post we will explain why those highlights are on that document and what the original intent of the document was. Below is a screen shot of that section of the website, part of the address/path was redacted because public accessibility may be accidental since many sections still have stock photos and instructions on editing the page. That’s all part of a “ready-made” template. Plus, the October newsletter stated the site isn’t up yet.

2024_B

Follow-up post;

The highlights in the left margin were placed, at the request of the DEO, to aid the review of the bylaws during the covenant revitalization process. They found two problems with the amended 2022 bylaws after reviewing the “2011-2022” file. They were more restrictive than the earlier bylaws and contained a post-extinguished amendment. So, they would have to be amended to comply with the revitalization prerequisites but are the current bylaws. Even those two mistakes didn’t void them.

We understand that President Weaver, after taking office, announced that the current bylaws are void because a procedure wasn’t followed or some such nonsense and the board agreed. The courts don’t care if some rule wasn’t followed in this instance. They are recorded with the County and that makes them public information. It is now evident the directors didn’t read/understand the statutes and aren’t aware of all statutes that apply to this corporation. Does an error or omission in the amendment process invalidate a recorded set of bylaws?

Think about it. A perspective buyer of property in here looks at those five-page bylaws and covenants that are recorded with the County and thinks that’s fine. Then after they own the property, the ‘Welcoming Committee’, chaired by Glenda Woodard, visits and hands them the real bylaws and covenants that are vastly different. Unless you buy one of the wooded lots, in that case you’re ignored. That is the classic “Bait & Switch” and the courts frown on it, to say the least. If the board doesn’t like the bylaws as recorded then they should amend them, not ignore them. This has been known to the board for over six months now. The bylaws could have easily been amended in that time frame (more than once); problem resolved. The board has the power to amend the bylaws without any input from the members, they do need to be notified but that’s all, yet this Board of Directors prefer to play stupid games. Amend the bylaws to your liking and record them with the County. Until that happens, the recorded document continues to control. Why does the president want to make a big deal out of it?

2024_C

The Bylaws the directors want to use have been posted on their website. You can view and download a ‘cleaned-up’ copy. A watermark has been added so it won’t be confused with any ‘official’ ones. The one they posted should be kept for reference. The one recorded and given to the members doesn’t need the extraneous information. We agree with every comment about them we have received so far. It was pointed out that the current recorded bylaws are 2500 words and these new wannabe bylaws, are over 8700 words. That might explain why the type is so small; to hold down the number of pages.

The reference to appendix G, 1 – 11 at the end of Article V of the new bylaws is missing in the addendum and is included below. Do not expect that to change, there is no way they want their duties set in writing. This barely scratches the surface.

There are two different sets of Covenants recorded with the County and that will be fixed when (if) the new bylaws are recorded.

Appendix G, 1

President’s Duties

1. The President shall be the Chief Executive Officer of the Association and Corporation

2. The President shall generally manage the business and the affairs of the Association

and Corporation

3. The President shall preside at all meetings of the members and of the Board of

Directors

4. The President should arrive early, Check the readiness of a meeting room and should

begin the meeting on time

5. The President has a responsibility for enforcing the rules of order and maintaining

order

6. The President should be in control of the floor assigning those in order in which

persons are to speak of the Association and Corporation

7. The President should be familiar with procedure rules of the bylaws,

standing rules, covenants and Florida State Statues governing the association.

6. President should have a detailed well-prepared agenda and stick to it

7. The President should keep the group working together by explaining procedures

clearly and communicating the next order of business

8. The Presidents duties shall be performed in a manner he or she reasonably believes to be in the best interest of the Association and Corporation

9. The President should remain calm and objective in keeping the business meeting

moving along to a final ending.

10. The President may assist members of the Board in rephrasing a motion to what their

intent of motion might be.

11. The President shall perform any other duties as prescribed and directed by the Board of Directors, deem necessary.

Appendix G, 2

Vice President

1. The Vice President shall assist the President in conducting of the monthly and Annual meetings.

2. The Vice president shall assume the role of President in the absences of the Presidents.

3. The Vice President shall chair the Governing Documents committee and give a report

at the monthly meetings.

4. The vice President shall be advised of the Executives committee actions and if needed, advise.

5. The Vice President shall perform any other duties as prescribed and directed by the

Board of Directors deem necessary.

Appendix G, 3

Executive Committee Chair

1. Executive Chair shall have the specific function of reviewing applications for

membership and Enforcement of all Covenant, Restrictions, Rules or Regulations of

the Corporation.

2. Executive Chair shall meet at any time or place agreed to by a majority of the

Executive Committee.

3. Executive Committee shall have the powers of the Board; it is a board within a Board.

4. Executive Chair shall notify owners of Restriction, Rules, or Regulations and possible

violations of covenant and of Putnam County Codes.

5. Executive Chair shall report to the Putnam County Code Enforcement any suspected

violations that have not been corrected, but need to be.

6. Executive Chairs shall give a report to the Board at the monthly meetings.

7. Executive Chair will file the needed liens and documents for the Association.

8. Executive Chair shall perform any other duties as prescribed and directed by the Board of Directors deemed necessary.

Appendix G, 4

Custodial/Maintenance Chair Duties

1. Custodial/Maintenance Chair shall be responsible for ordering bulk supplies for the

clubhouse. These supplies will be kept in the supply room, except some cleaning

supplies, which will be kept in a cabinet behind the bar. Coffee, coffee cups, sugar,

creamer, and stirrers will be kept in the kitchen cabinet.

2. Custodial/Maintenance Chair shall be responsible for setting up work days and

supplies for that agenda.

3. Custodial/Maintenance chair shall be responsible changing AC filters every 3 months.

Put replacement dates on filters for reminder when to change it again. (20X20x1)

4. Custodial/Maintenance chair shall be responsible to make sure the AC units are

running properly.

5. Custodial/Maintenance chair shall be responsible for checking and keeping ant killer

on ant beds on Association property.

6. Custodial/Maintenance chair shall be responsible for keeping the fire extinguishers

updated and fully charged.

7. Custodial/Maintenance chair shall be responsible for the maintenance and running

condition of the water pump for the clubhouse.

8. Custodial/Maintenance chair shall be responsible for replacing the flag at the

clubhouse when needed.

9. Custodial/Maintenance chair shall be responsible for keeping an inventory of all

supplies for custodial/maintenance needs. A general inventory will be after each

association function, except board meetings and committee meetings.

10. Custodial/Maintenance chair shall give a report at the board monthly meeting.

11. Custodial/Maintenance chair shall perform any other duties as prescribed and directed by the Board of Directors deemed necessary.

Appendix G, 5

Hall Use Committee Chair

1. Hall Use Chair shall maintain a journal of the hall use by Members of the

Association. The signed Agreement will be retained with the use journal.

2. Hall Use Chair shall open the hall, conduct and inspection of the hall, kitchen,

restrooms, for needed supplies.

3. Hall Use Chair shall if needed turn on the air conditioning, fans, or heaters as needed.

4. Hall Use Chair shall review the Agreement for the Use of GLSA Community Hall with

the Member requesting the hall use, have the Agreement filled out, ask for a donation,

and secure a clean/up deposit from the Member requesting use of the hall.

5. Hall Use Chair shall review the Rules for Hall Use with the Member requesting use of

the hall.

6. Hall Use Chair shall review the inventory list with the Member before use of the hall

and again review the list after hall use.

7. Hall Use Chair Shall list and report any damages to the President, Vice President or

Board.

8. Hall Use Chair will at the earliest convenient time turn over the donations and /or

clean/up deposit to the accountant, with the named Member using the hall.

9. Hall Use Chair shall give a report to the Board at the monthly meeting.

10. Hall Use Chair Shall perform any other duties as prescribed and directed by the Board of Directors deemed necessary.

Appendix G, 6

Yard of the Month Committee Chair

1. Yard of Month Chair shall canvass the Grandin Lake Shores neighborhood each

month.

2. Yard of the Month Chair shall at the end of each month select a yard and make contact

with the owner, and ask if they would accept the sign for the month.

3. Yard of the Month Chair shall notify the Board at the next Board Meeting at what

location the sign had been placed.

4. Yard of the Month Chair shall maintain the sign in a favorable condition for

displaying.

5. Yard of the Month Chair shall give a report to the Board at the monthly meetings.

6. Yard of the Month Chair shall perform any other duties as prescribed and directed by

the Board of Directors deeded necessary.

Appendix G,7

Front Entrance Committee Chair

1. Front Entrance Chair shall maintain the up keep in appearance of the whole area at

the entrance of the Grandin Lake Shores Association community at Holiday Drive and

State Road 315.

2. Front Entrance Chair shall paint, as needed the whole sign, letters, and cylinder

boarders.

3. Front Entrance Chair shall trim all plants and bushes as needed from time to time.

Replace plants as needed and weed the flowerbed as to make a nice appearance, also by removing any trash that might be in the area.

4. Front Entrance Chair shall maintain the flag pole and paint as needed, replacing the

American flag, if necessary.

5. Front Entrance Chair shall insure the maintenance of the light on the power pole at the entrance.

6. Front Entrance Chair shall give a report at the board monthly meeting.

7. Front Entrance Chair shall perform any other duties as prescribed and directed by the

Board of Directors deemed necessary.

Appendix G, 8

Welcome Committee Chair

1. Welcome Committee Chair shall canvass the Association community area each month looking for new property owners, Association member, and Associate (renters).

2. Welcome Committee Chair shall introduce themselves to the new people “We need

Your help’’ information to keep our records up-to-date, or “We need your help’’ being

a renter as to who is renting the house and how many people are there. This more of a

safety concern because we have a Neighborhood Watch Patrol and keep a watch.

3. Welcome Committee Chair shall furnish an application for membership to the

Association. After completion, the chair will present the application to the Executive

Committee Chair for investigation. After review the Welcome Committee Chair shall

present the application to the Board at the next meeting for approval or disapproval.

4. Welcome Committee Chair shall furnish “copies of Covenants, By-laws with some

information highlighted’’.

5. Welcome Committee Chair shall furnish a list of present Officers, Board Members

in addition, their Committees, information sheet stating when Board Meeting will be

held, also information about Neighborhood Watch.

6. Welcome Committee Chair shall have printed material from Putnam County agencies

as follows, WastePro, hurricane shelter and evacuation routes, Sheriff’s office

Telephone directory.

7. Welcome Committee Chair shall from time to time give out extra goodies supplied by

the Sheriffs office, Crime Stopper pamphlet, window stickers, pens, what senior

Citizens should know about crime prevention, also preventing and protecting ID

Theft.

8. Welcome Committee Chair shall give a report at the board monthly meeting.

9. Welcome Committee Chair Shall perform any other duties as prescribed and directed

by the Board of Directors deem necessary.

Appendix G, 9

Activities and Events Committee Chair

1. Activities and Event Committee Chair shall be in charge of all social activities that are Grandin Lake Shores sponsored.

2. Activities and Events Committee Chair shall establish or co-sponsor activities for

adults and children. (holiday or special events)

3. Activities and Events Committee Chair shall coordinate the entertainment and foods.

4. Activities and Event Committee Chair shall assist and direct the clean-up, storing of

equipment and restoration of the hall for the next use.

5. Activities and Event Committee Chair shall give a report at the board monthly

meeting.

6. Activities and Event Committee Chair shall perform any other duties as prescribed and directed by the Board of Directors deem necessary.

Appendix G, 10

Yard Sale Committee Chair

1. Yard Sale Chair shall establish and conduct two sales for the Grandin Lake Shores

Association, one in spring, another in fall.

2. Yard Sale Chair shall contact venders advising them of the sale dates and assist with

the assigned areas allowed.

3. Yard Sale Chair shall advertise the sales by placing the signs in obvious places and

making fliers to be posted in local businesses. The Chair shall advertise two weeks in

advance of the sale weekend in Palatka Daily News Paper.

4. Yard Sale Chair shall collect from the venders the fees for the spaces allowed for the

Sale, and along with the moneys collected from items sold for the Association, turn

over the moneys to the treasure at the earliest date.

5. Yard Sale Chair shall prepare a written report of the sales activities and report it to the Board at the next meeting.

6. Yard Sale Chair shall give a report at the board monthly meeting.

7. Yard Sale Chair shall perform any other duties as prescribed and directed by the

Board of Directors deeded necessary.

Appendix G, 11

Governing Documents Chair

1. The Vice President of the Association shall chair the Governing Documents

Committee.

2. Governing Documents Chair shall be assisted by no less than four other Board

Members including the President.

3. Governing Documents Chair shall bring a review of, Florida State Statues 617, which

this Association was founded under, Covenants, Amendments, By-Laws.

4. Governing Documents Chair shall call for a review of the covenants to determine if

any need changing, identify that covenant and bring a discussion on what the change

might be. After discussions, form the change in to language form that will then be

brought before the Board. This would then be considered for Amendments to the

covenants.

5. Governing Documents Chair shall follow the same procedures for the By-Laws so they can be brought before the Whole Board.

6. Governing Documents Chair shall research the Florida State Statutes after each yearly Congressional State section for changes that might affect the Association and

Corporation as a whole. The Chair will bring those items for review to the Committee and the Board.

7. Governing Documents Chair shall report to the Board at each Board Meeting.

8. Governing Documents Chair shall perform any other duties as prescribed and directed by the Board of Directors deeded necessary.

2025_A

The annual members' meeting scheduled for March 29, 2025, along with the subsequent director meeting, constitutes a violation of the Charter (Articles of Incorporation) and Florida Statutes. The ‘2024’ bylaws that President Weaver insists on using are a mess. The recorded bylaws that these directors have declared as “Void” are, in fact, correct. The last two annual meetings were conducted on the date stipulated in the Charter and the recorded bylaws. They post the correct Charter on the HOA’s website but obviously don’t comply with it themselves.

The governing documents further specify that the membership meeting and the following board meeting are to be held at the Hall, and they now require a 25% majority for a member meeting. If 25% of the members were to attend, despite the date change and the failure to properly notify all members, it would exceed the capacity limit of the building. The implications for the membership meeting are significant. However, the director meeting can still take place. Members are expected to comply rather than engage.

This corporation’s fiscal year started January 1. Has anyone seen the 2025 budget?

2025_B

This “golf cart” is regularly parked and charging on President Weaver’s property and violates the ‘2024 Bylaws’, Appendix A, 3. Yes, even if it isn’t driven off the property. The Governing Documents the directors insist on using are a complete mess! Pay the annual fee, nothing else has been enforced for a very long time.

2025_C

All mandatory HOAs are subject to FS 720 and FS 617 as well as FS 607 if the issue is not covered by FS 617. FS 720 was originally part of FS 617 prior to the late 1990s when it was extracted and renumbered.

In the event of conflict between governing documents, the recorded declaration controls. Hence, this association should consider amending the bylaws they are using to be in concert with the recorded version or vise-versa, in the absence of which, the recorded document will continue to control. In addition, for a document to run with the land, it must be recorded. Know that when a full set of bylaws are recorded it supersedes all previous versions. Also be aware that there isn’t a ‘procedure’ to remove a bylaw that violates the law. You can just record them with those parts removed. There is no vote or approval needed to remove illegal entries. That’s part of the reason the ‘2024 bylaws’ they insist on using are a complete mess, the Governing Documents Committee put back old entries that are not legal and include Charter violations. The Charter and Covenants have multiple State law violations but the Bylaws are by far the worst offender.

The directors and officers show no respect for the laws governing this corporation. The rescheduled Governing Documents Committee meeting is being held at the Hall, Friday April 25 at 10:00 AM. Have there been any changes to the members of the Governing Documents Committee? Are the Governing Documents doomed?