New Benches At Pool & Playground From Eagle Scout Project
As part of his Eagle Scout project, David Santacrose, along with numerous other parents and helpers, installed eight new benches at the GPOA swimming pool and playground.  David first contacted the GPOA Board of Directors back in March with his offer.  The benches were put in through a total volunteer effort and is greatly appreciated.  David has shown us what community spirit is all about.  On behalf of the community we would like to extend our sincere thanks.  I'm sure the mothers and fathers will appreciate the benches as they watch their young children play.
Budget Cutbacks Now Required
    We have been warning everyone in almost every       newsletter that too many households are behind on their  annual dues and it would affect our bottom line if not      corrected.  Well, that time has come.  The Board of          Directors met on July 6th to review the budget and       income.  With 78 homes still not paying dues we are     approximately $7400 short of our budget projections.  With that shortage we are now looking at areas to cut back on.  The first area the Board decided to cut was GPOA sponsored community activities, such as the pool parties and other get-togethers.  The next area is the pool since it is the most expensive portion of our budget.  The Board voted to immediately begin closing the pool every     Tuesday and to continue looking at the finances in more detail and, if needed, consider more cuts. 

    Upon further review of our those finances subsequent to the July meeting it was determined the previous cuts were not going to be enough.  Furthermore, if we were to be able to make mandatory payments for the Association 
(electricity, contractual payments, etc.) a priority of the remaining budget items would be needed.  In order to meet the shortfall the following items will be in effect.
 
  • Close pool entirely 15 Aug
  • Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays until 15 August
  • Open pool 1 hr later at 2 PM
  • Close pool 1 hr earlier at 8 PM


Additionally, we are cutting back several maintenance categories in the budget, such as basketball/tennis courts and pool maintenance expenses by $4240.

  The only way the original schedule can be reinstated is if  people who have not paid their dues (which they agreed to by contract when they purchased their homes) pay.  It's now up to you who have not paid.  When you speak to your neighbor your first question should be, "Have you paid your dues yet?"
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