Rod Rogers email to the Board

From: Rodgers, Rod <RRodgers@pacificlife.com>
Date: Tue, Jul 9, 2013 at 8:22 AM
Subject: PROPOSED RULE CHANGES - COMMMENTS
To: "dana@albertmgt.com" <dana@albertmgt.com>
Cc: "montereyopenforum@gmail.com" <montereyopenforum@gmail.com>, "Joe Gibbsf (joe@albertmgt.com)" <joe@albertmgt.com>

Dear Dana; I am in receipt of the proposed rule changes being considered by the Board of Directors during their July 18^th Board Meeting. I’m very concerned about some of the proposed changes / restrictions and would like to submit the following comments for consideration. Could you please present the following to the Board.

1.    General Landscape Guidelines: First, I purchased my sideyard home in 2004 and relandscaped the interior by adding along with other plants, four queen palms and a lemon tree to the already existing trees (Pala Verde and MCC Date Palms). These trees were already inherent to the property when purchased. All of the trees exceed the wall height so the proposed change is confusing, which led me to reread Paragraph 3:e page 45.  It is apparent to me that the proposed rule change is addressing “plant material” aka. shrubs and or plants, NOT TREES.

If in fact, the board is proposing the removal of the trees, this would be very costly and clearly hurt the ambiance of mine and other owner’s sideyards, courtyards and the community in whole, not to mention the value of our properties. Monterey Country Club is known for its “Mature Tree Environment”, so I AM TOTALLY OPPOSED TO ANY RULE CHANGES THAT APPLY TO TREE REMOVAL and ask that NO changes be made to Paragraph 3e; Page 45. This paragraph does not need to be changed!!

2.    Allowable Furniture Styles / Colors / Finishes: I’m not sure who came-up with the limited color pallet for the patio furniture frame.  My existing front patio furniture frame is a subdued charcoal / black, in color, which is probably the most common manufactured frame color. This color appears to be very close in color to the window frames and or screen door. I have owned this furniture from the beginning (have never received a complaint), and it would be very costly to replace. I ask that a common color like black be added to the approved color listing. Black is not an obtrusive color!! I would also suggest adding more color choices to the selection scheme for other members to choose from. The Color choices are way too restrictive!!

3.    Golf Course / Golf Cart Paths: I can understand the restrictions against using the Golf Cart Paths for skateboarding, bicycling or scooters, but I cannot understand the restriction against walking. I am sure the membership understands the risk of walking or jogging during normal golfing time (we are adults and do exhibit common sense), but at the end of the day it is just nice to walk the course on the golf paths and enjoy the views, the trees and your neighbors. Once again,  WHY do you want to restrict the use and enjoyment of the country club. This is why we choose to be owners at Monterey Country Club.

4.    Rule Change Timing: Finally,  I ask WHY is the Board submitting these rule changes during the summer months when the major majority of the ownership is not in residence. When you want to make changes that requires input from the membership, then it would make more since to work with the membership during a time when the majority is present. Please represent the membership  as all of you pledged to do in your electoral declarations. Let’s not make policy changes when the membership is not present!!  May I suggest  the 1^st quarter. 

Thank you for your time.

Rod Rodgers

290 Paseo Primavera

Cell: 949-274-0696

Email: RRodgers@PacificLife.com