Indio City Councilmember Glenn Miller was scheduled but could not attend the meeting; he was our guest speaker in April of 2008. Here are the covered topics*:
- Should a draft system be instituted for all men and women ages 18-25 for two years to serve their country in one of the following areas: (1) armed services, (2) medical, (3) peace corps, (4) school aide, (5) community organizer in the inner cities and any other area that volunteers would be helpful. As in the draft we had during World War II, those not able to participate due to physical, mental or economic conditions could apply for an exemption. Would you be in favor of such a program? Why or why not?
- Congress has been talking about extending the $8,000 tax credit or refund to first time home buyers. There have been proposals to also give repeat buyers who have had their home for at lease 5 years a smaller tax credit. How do you feel about this legislation?
- Is there established law concerning holiday displays in public places, and if so, does it also apply to quasi-public places like our own community?
Regarding item #3:
Newsweek: Jesus vs. Allah
ACLU: Christmas Law
Slate: Crèche Test Dummies
Nativity scenes on public lands are illegal, rules the Supreme Court. Except when they're not.
The only reference I found in our governing documents to holiday displays is in our rules and regulations from Sept. 2007, where it states:
HOLIDAY DECORATIONSExterior holiday decorations are permitted. The design and quantity of the decorations shall be in good taste, and the Design Review Committee, in its sole discretion, has the right to determine if such decorations are contrary to good taste. Exterior decorations may be put up no more than ten days prior to the holiday and must be removed within five days after the holiday, with the exception of Hanukkah or Christmas exterior decorative lights, which may be present between Thanksgiving Day and January 10th of the holiday season. Holiday decorations should not cause light glare or other safety hazards related to vehicular or pedestrian traffic.
Evidently, these restrictions are meant to apply to the outside of member homes, but could be taken as a guideline to displays in common areas such as clubhouse interiors.
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Some notes on the HOA board meeting of 11/17/09. At executive session, the board approved a policy regarding holiday displays. Basically, tabletop displays are allowed.
In other business, fees are going up from $218 to $237 whenever the HOA takes over the Phase 3 golf course. The golf course this year is set to lose $1.6 million.
There are 2 developer forums on Dec. 3, at 4 and 5:30.
Our Mike Cohen answered questions from the board about a new vendor transponder program; it was approved in concept pending a written contract.
The height of speed bumps was discussed; I later sent an email to Leeanne reminding of action taken by an earlier board to lower those in consideration of handicap vans.
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