Miscellaneous Section
These are items linked to in posts during 2024/2026;
Today (2/15/2025) is the final day to submit your letter of interest for a Board seat. A nominating committee, as spelled out in the Governing Documents, was never set up. Which is odd since the bylaws state it is the nominating committee that sets the due date for the letter of interest.
The following are quotes from the newsletters this year;
January; We have multiple seats open on the Board and sure could use people who are willing to give a few hours of their time once a month to help make this HOA the best it could be.
February; Isn’t it worth an hour or two a month to be able to be a part of how your community is run?
It requires significantly more effort than simply attending a meeting once a month, which typically lasts an hour or so plus travel time, to properly run this corporation. Clearly, it is not managed well at all and it appears that the current board would like nothing more than to keep it this way. Only the wishy-washy need to apply if they choose to acknowledge the “Agreement to Serve on the Board of Directors.” This agreement requires one “to accept the board’s decisions even if I disagree, because I understand there may not always be unanimous support for every action taken by the board”. However, since they are unwilling to obey the law, this includes actions that violate the law and the governing documents.
Something’s up with an A/C company based in Interlachen that members should know about. This Association doesn’t use them but at least one member has and greatly regrets it. The link will take you to an observer website looking into this. The ‘observer’ sites are known to be accurate.
There is a new post regarding Director Certification.
Second Quarter 2025
The annual meeting, which was held on March 29, failed to meet expectations. Not only was there an insufficient number of members present to constitute a quorum for the member meeting, but there was also the same issue for the director meeting, and President Weaver did not attend. It was reported that the food provided was satisfactory.
There are two newly appointed directors: Carole Doswell, residing at 802 Lake Shore, and Tim Ellis, whose address is 838 Lake Shore. Currently, there remains one board position that is still vacant.
Carole Doswell was part of the “team” that, after seven hours, produced the ineffective ‘2024 bylaws’ they insist on using, as referenced in the October 2024 newsletter and many posts on this site. Consequently, her contribution will likely be of no assistance to the property owners. Tim Ellis has been a member approximately a year and a half and will probably be assimilated. Historical evidence suggests resistance to be futile.
However, if Mr. Ellis wishes to attempt to compel this so-called HOA to adhere to the laws, bring the governing documents into compliance and enforce them, we offer him our full support. We are prepared to furnish him with any information he may require, including access to our attorney.
There is a meeting at the Hall Friday, April 18 at 10:00 AM to discuss liens. Pay your annual lot fees even if some are spent inappropriately. Owe back fees and taxes? Want to sell your lot(s)? Contact us.
members@grandinlakeshores.info
The above meeting was rescheduled to Friday, April 25 at 10:00 AM. The April newsletter contained inaccurate information. It was fortunate that the secretary sent a notice to everyone she sent the newsletter to, informing them of the change. What, you didn’t get a notice? Then you’re not a director or officer because they were notified. A notice wasn’t even put on the Hall entrance door. The newsletter is calling it a Governing Documents meeting.
This is a list of the Committees and the Directors & Officers who head them.
There is a follow-up post on Director Certification.
Seems the new gate at the boat ramp area isn’t working out very well. It’s being left unlocked much of the time too. That setup hasn’t proven effective in the past. Why did they think it would be successful now? The combination has been posted on area bulletin boards before. Has anyone checked Hitchcock’s lately?
In this context, the directors continued reliance on old tactics reveals not just a failure to adapt to new technology but also a potential underestimation of the shifting dynamics at play. Directors must recognize the dual reality of opportunity and obsolescence.
The directors and officers contact information has been posted. Be aware that the list of director’s and officer’s names on the HOA website is not correct (as of June 8).
The 2025 Budget has been presented to the members, five months late. Every member should have their copy by now, as mandated by Florida law. 
The June newsletter (sent out the evening of the 12th) indicated there was a Governing Documents meeting on the 12th. This meeting was not listed on their website but the coffee club and other meetings are posted. The biggest change is the statement; It is open to the public for anyone who would like to come sit in.
They need help so desperately they’re going to try opening it to the public? This board seems inclined to seek input from relatives, passersby, an internet forum, or even a Ouija board, rather than dedicating time to thoroughly read and comprehend the laws governing this HOA and retaining an attorney to provide accurate legal guidance when necessary.
Second Half 2025
There is an update to the Website Page.
The July newsletter announced the taxes will be increased.....Continue Reading.
There is an update to the Director Certification section.
There are only three of the seven common areas left and the Board is considering selling a piece of one of those to a member too. If that happens, the full story that spans a few years leading up to that sale will be posted. We were wondering why Bruno started walking his dog on a leash, he want’s something from the directors. They have proven they will do most anything to avoid conflict, including dereliction.
The “message board” is installed at the entrance to the swim area. Photos have been received and it is a disappointment. The metal roof is rusted and has holes, the frame isn’t painted and the back is rusty and looks terrible. Below are two of the photos that were sent in;
There is an update to the Website Section.
The directors and officers Contact Information has been updated.
The July 2025 Board meeting minutes have been posted on the association’s website after a short delay and under ‘Input from the Membership’ was this entry - “A member asked if the HOA was a 501 (non- profit) and the answer is no.”
This is not a joke! The directors and officers don’t know this corporation is registered with the IRS as a 501 nonprofit? More specifically, it’s subsection (c) (4).
The wording of the July 2025 minutes was changed in November 2025 and replaced the original document without stating it is a revision.
Nothing has been posted for quite sometime now. The number and types of problems have escalated dramatically this year. The directors and officers are aware of only a small percentage of the issues. They keep acknowledging the fact they need to get professional help but so far nothing has been done. However, they did mention that they were considering contacting an attorney by the name of Becker.
Keep in mind that this association is in serious trouble and is only enforcing, or attempting to enforce, the annual fees. Apparently, some of the mailings they sent to notify members of their intent to place a lien on their properties for unpaid fees violated State Statutes.
2026 is a few weeks away and still no budget. The members weren’t presented the 2025 budget until June, so……
First Quarter 2026
The Contact Information has been updated. Troy Weaver stepped down as President before his term was up in three more months. Karen is now President and the Vice-President will probably be chosen at the meeting January 5th. Unfortunately, Mr. Weaver is staying on as a director (no, he wasn’t voted off the board again).
Changes to the Treasurers position are in play. What they really need is a “Vice-Secretary” since the treasurer is doing 80% of the secretary’s duties. The circus will be booked for another year of performances.
There is an update to the insurance post.
Once again, the Directors are asking for volunteers to fill empty Board Seats. Once again, they are using a misleading statement in the newsletter. February; “It's an hour or two once a month and you could help guide our little community for a while.” They couldn’t find anyone to be on the Nominating Committee again this year, as specified in the Bylaws. So, you must submit your Letter of Interest by the end of the month to a director, see the contact information.
Is it any wonder the mess this HOA is in when the directors only plan on spending two hours or less a month on corporate business?
The directors have set a special meeting as a “follow-up on the fencing/property line issue.” It’s at the Hall on Monday, February 23 at 7:00 pm. Even the county records show the fence belonged to the HOA. That was never in question, yet it still hasn’t been resolved? To top it off, they also had a tree on the HOA’s property cut down.
The property the directors are talking about is Lot 420, 788 Lake Shore Terrace, owned by Bruno and Patricia Devolz. This has been going on for over a year. These members are sure showing everyone how ineffective the directors are. You can bet the owners will insist the fence be put on the property line with a gate for their private use. This is minor compared to what’s waiting to surface after so many years of mismanagement.
Will Bruno attend tonight’s Board meeting that was called to discuss what to do next on the dispute with him and his wife? The meeting agenda does not mention Attorney-Client privilege. Thus, all members have the right to attend.
Florida mandated that all Homeowners Associations establish a functional website that adheres to relevant statutes no later than January 1, 2025. It is now March 1........Continue Reading
