The Sun City Community Association held it's December Workshop on Wednesday, December 10.  The following is a summary.

 

I
Jerry McQuaid requested a review of the year-to-date financial results for the golf operations.

A presentation was made by Kim Burgess, CAM Controller and Bob Pfeffer, Director of Golf.  The results show the following:  for the month of November a $63,000 surplus.  Year to date, the golf operations reflect a total deficit of $258,000, of which $132,000 is payable by the developer and $126,000 by the golfers.  Based on anticipated revenue for December it is projected that there will be a surplus of $36,000 for the month, thus reducing the $132,000 to $90,000 at year end.  The $90,000 compares to the budgeted deficit of $62,000.  It appears that the year-end deficit owed by the golfers and to be repaid under the formula previously established with the developer will be between $75,000 and $100,000.

 

Fred Fochtman, President of the Board and Jerry McQuaid, Vice President requested that a joint golf-finance task force be established to ensure an ongoing review of golf finances.  It was decided that an outline of what the Board sees as its mission will be sent to both the Golf Advisory Committee and the Finance Committee for their review, and that a charter for the joint task force will then be created.  It is hoped that this can be accomplished by January 2004.

 

The issue of allowing golf passholders to pay for guest charges from their passholder account was raised by Al Reuben. The status of this no-cost benefit to the golfers was clarified will be approved by unanimous written consent, and be effective for 2004.

 

II

Steve O'Donnell, Executive Director, and Board members Glenda Morgan and Richard Espinoza raised several issues concerning SunSations and communication to the community.  These included frequency of Board member articles, articles by developer representatives, editorializing, space requirements and other subjects.  Space will continue to be provided to the Resident Board Members for publication of monthly articles, but the articles will clarify whether the content is opinion, information from residents, or information from the Board.  Additionally, developer representatives will publish articles they believe are of interest to the residents.  It was also suggested that the Board's President, Fred Fochtman have a regular presence in the magazine.

 

Discussions were held regarding who speaks for the Board as a collective body, and it was agreed that is the role of the Board's President.

 

III

Al Reuben asked that the management communicate a policy to the community concerning emergencies.  It seems that on occasion the residents are calling security, only to be advised that 911 is the appropriate source for the help required.

 

IV

Al Reuben raised the issue of residents having to reimburse gate fees paid by automotive emergency vehicles, i.e., towing services.  It was agreed that as of January 2004 those vehicles will not be required to pay gate fees to enter the community.  This will alleviate an expense and inconvenience to residents at times when emergency help is needed.  

 

V

Al Reuben suggested that management consider the creation of specific parking areas for golf carts.  It is felt that by doing so, two golf carts could share space that accommodates only one automobile.  Further discussions will be held between Al Reuben and Steve O'Donnell to see if that can be accomplished. 

 

VI

A further review of regulations concerning the operation of golf carts in the community has revealed that those operating golf carts in Sun City must comply with South Carolina's Rules of the Road.  Those rules include the requirements of being licensed and to have appropriate insurance. 

 

It was suggested by Jerry McQuaid that we investigate the possibility of using window stickers on golf cards similar to those on automobile windshields for registration of golf carts in the community.  It was further suggested that perhaps that could be accomplished at the time we switch to the new laser gate system.

 

VII

A schedule for implementation of the Laser Barcode Entry Plan was discussed.  The laser system will replace the transponder system currently used to enter the community.  The schedule provides for conversion over an extended period beginning in February 2004.