SVTA Announcements
Palmer Property Mgt-COVID Announcement 3/23/20
Palmer 3190 Whitney Avenue
Property Management Building 4
Hamden, CT 06518
203-288-8448 tel
203-288-9964 fax
COVID-19 Announcement
In light of recent developments surrounding the Coronavirus outbreaks, Palmer Property Management
would like to inform its clients and others that it is taking heightened precautions in order to
safeguard our community, staff and office visitors. While we do not want to cause undue panic, we are
implementing the procedures detailed below to ensure safety and well-being for all.
Until further notice:
- Effective Monday, March 23, 2020 our office is dosed and we are all working remotely.
- We expect no disruption to any aspect of our business and assure you that you will receive the
same commitment to service that we always offer. Common Fees will be posted daily, vendor
invoices will be processed and accounts payable checks will be written as normally done. - Please follow normal procedure by calling our office for service, and your call(s) will be
distributed to the appropriate staff member. - We have discontinued in-person meetings/events and defer to email or phone calls.
- All maintenance projects will go on as usual and emergency calls will be handled immediately.
Please DO NOT FLUSH paper towels, wipes, sanitary products and anything else except toilet
paper down the toilet. If you clog the lines it may take a while to get the sewer cleaning
company out to clear the lines.
- With regard to resale packages, bank questionnaires and other forms, Palmer Property
Management will process and send out electronically. We will make what accommodations are
necessary during this difficult time. - We are following all applicable guidelines as issued by the Center for Disease Control (CDC) in
order to control the spread of any viruses to the best of our ability and are also following all
governmental guidelines.
We are open to any questions or concerns -- please feel free to contact the office at your convenience.
Thank you for your cooperation and patience.
Salvatore F. Garfi
President
Voting process to adopt revisions & updates to Town House Documentsoting to adopt revisions and updates to Town House Documents
To: Surf Village Town House Owners June 14, 2019
From: The Board of Directors
Re: The process of voting to adopt revisions and updates to Town House Documents
The Association recently circulated a ballot form to Owners for the purpose of conducting a vote on adoptions of Amendments updating the Town House Community Documents.
The Board received a strongly worded correspondence from an owner expressing the opinion that (i) the 1983 Surf Village Declaration and Bylaws requires that a vote to amend them may only be taken at a meeting of the owners, (ii) a vote taken by ballot without a meeting would be null and void, and (iii) proceeding without a vote is somehow fraudulent and that the Board knew that they were violating their obligations. It is apparent these opinions have been shared with some members in the Community.
In 2016 the Board engaged a noted expert in the law of community associations to advise them on the process of updating the Community Documents. The Attorney was selected in part because he served as a member of the Committee that developed the legislation that updated the Connecticut Common Interest Ownership Act in 2009 (“CIOA”). The Association’s Attorney strongly disagrees with the claims stated above. He has advised the Board that the sections of the current Town House Declarations and Bylaws which make reference to a vote being taken “at any meeting” do not require a vote be taken ONLY at a meeting to the exclusion of the other means of action provided in applicable Connecticut law. The other voting methods permitted include voting by proxy or by paper or electronic ballot when a vote is conducted without a meeting.
The Board has acted in good faith and in reliance on the opinion and guidance of its Counsel.
Board Members have been advised that conducting the vote by ballot without a meeting is in compliance with the requirements of applicable Connecticut law and the Surf Village Documents. The Association Counsel expressed his opinion that this ballot procedure would withstand a court challenge, should one be brought.
The matter of updating our documents is more important than a disagreement over the manner in which the vote is cast. The Board has elected on advice of Counsel, to provide a new ballot that includes a proxy to allow an Owner to vote at a meeting in person or by proxy. (This new ballot will be mailed separately from this notice) Approximately 20 of the SVTH Owners do not reside in the Community and many refrain from attending meetings because of the confrontations that often result.
The Annual Meeting is Wednesday, June 26th at the Club House at 7:00 PM. The Board has asked Attorney Ed Hill to be available at the meeting to answer questions from Owners; and he will be available either by video conference or skype. We encourage all Owners to attend this meeting.
SVTA Pizza Party- 8/18/18
SURF VILLAGE TOWN HOUSE PIZZA PARTY
SATURDAY, AUGUST 18, 2018
BEGINNING AT 5:30 PM
COME JOIN YOUR NEIGHBORS FOR A FREE PIZZA PARTY FOR ALL RESIDENTS
THERE WILL BE SALAD, PIZZA, GELATO AND CAPPACHINO AND MUSIC
BYOB AND SOFT DRINKS
(AND APPITIZERS, IF DESIRED)
GUESTS UNDER FIVE ARE FREE, 5-12 ARE $10. AND ADULTS ARE $18.
PLEASE RSVP BY AUGUST 13, 2018 AND ALL GUESTS’ MONEY HAVE TO BE PAID BY THEN TO:
ANN MARIE CAVALLO, 914-469-6065
OR
FRANCES PALLMAN, 203-877-9717
PLEASE LET US KNOW IF YOU HAVE A TENT, TABLE OR CHAIRS THAT WE CAN USE, OR IF YOU CAN VOLUNTEER TO HELP SET UP THE AREA THE MORNING OF THE PARTY. THE PARTY IS HELD ON THE GRASSY AREA BEHIND 125-127 SANDPIPER CRESCENT.
SVTA Bulk Pickup- 6/16/18
SURF VILLAGE TOWN HOUSE ASSOCIATION BULK PICKUP
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 6, 2018
ALL ITEMS ARE TO BE PUT IN THE DESIGNATED AREAS THE NIGHT BEFORE
ACROSS FROM 40 SANDPIPER CRESCENT & ACROSS FROM 127 SANDPIPER CRESCENT
(These spaces will be marked off)
ALL MATERIALS MUST BE SEPARATED AS FOLLOWS:
BURNABLES TIRES- NO RIMS METALS
All wood must be cut Any rubber items Toilets
4’ lengths & bundled Appliances
PROHIBITED MATERIALS
Batteries
Commercial items
Logs & stumps
Concrete & Cement
Any item requiring more than 2 men to pick up
Hazardous waste
Oil based paint
Motor oil
Sheetrock & demolition material
Propane tanks
Surf Village Townhouse Pizza Party
SURF VILLAGE TOWNHOUSE PIZZA PARTY SATURDAY, JULY 29, 2017
COME JOIN YOUR NEIGHBORS FOR A FREE PIZZA PARTY FOR ALL RESIDENTS
THERE WILL BE SALAD, PIZZA, GELATO AND CAPPACHINO AND MUSIC
BYOB AND SOFT DRINKS
GUESTS UNDER FIVE ARE FREE, 5-12 ARE $10. AND ADULTS ARE $18.
PLEASE RSVP BY JULY 21ST AND ALL GUESTS’ MONEY HAVE TO BE PAID BY THEN TO:
FRANCES PALLMAN, 203-877-9717
PLEASE LET US KNOW IF YOU HAVE A TENT, TABLE OR CHAIRS THAT WE CAN USE. ALSO, LET US KNOW IF YOU CAN VOLUNTEER TO HELP SET UP THE AREA THE MORNING OF THE PARTY.