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This is a searchable database of all decisions of The Commons on the Alameda home-owners association made since 1990.
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12 Aug 2018 The proposal to replace all path lighting throughout the Commons (except in the Plaza) was approved, with a friendly amendment to include the cost of labor in the proposal. Business Meeting Grounds
09 Aug 2018 The Board approved $300 from the Workshop line item to cover most expenses for four people who wish to attend the Lama Foundation Conference about community. Executive Committee Networking Re Cohousing
15 Jul 2018 The proposal to allocate $815 for equipment to be used in common elements in the event of emergencies passed. Business Meeting Planning
15 Jul 2018 The proposal to spend up to $490 on Fitness Room upgrades passed. Business Meeting Common House Affairs
15 Jul 2018 The proposal to allocate $5000 for the repair of the Commons foot bridge passed. Business Meeting Grounds, Maintenance
12 Jul 2018 The Board approved up to $300 from Contingency to help pay for Marjorie Young’s memorial service. Executive Committee Care And Concern
07 Jan 2018 The 2018 proposed budget was passed. Annual Meeting Finances General
08 Feb 2018 The Board authorized $460 for two people to attend the Regional Cohousing Conference in Boulder in April. Executive Committee Networking Re Cohousing
08 Feb 2018 The Board agreed to spend $100 to continue our membership in the Fellowship for Intentional Community database. Executive Committee Networking Re Cohousing
11 Feb 2018 The proposal passed to make our compost process more efficient and more aesthetic by combining what has been two separate composting operations into one. Sponsors sought $2,500 from the capital improvement fund to replace the four existing compost bins, build four new bins, buy a wood chipper to reduce the volume of leaves, and build a wood panel fence to screen the bins from view from the West Road. Business Meeting Grounds
03 May 2018 Absentee owners who rent any portion of their unit must provide a copy of<br />the full lease to the Commons Secretary. Executive Committee Renters
04 Dec 2016 The 2017 Calendar passed. Business Meeting Business, Planning
12 Nov 2017 We decided to raise the fee in lieu of work hours from $15.00 to<br />$15.30 per hour effective January 1, 2018 to account for a cost of living increase of 2%. 2% matches the percentage increase determined by the Social Security Administration for 2018. Further, we decided to adjust automatically<br />the fee in lieu of work hours by the cost of living percentage change as determined by the Social Security Administration for that year. The cost of living adjustment can be revisited annually if a community member requests it. Business Meeting Work System
12 Nov 2017 The 2018 Calendar was approved. Business Meeting Planning
09 Nov 2017 The Board authorized up to $500 from the Contingency Fund to <br />pay for additional 2017 Common<br />House maintenance expenses.<br /> Executive Committee Common House Affairs
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