Homeowner Petition Against Proposed Roycebrook Rules and Regulations dated March 6, 2020
By our signatures below, we, the homeowners of Gateway at Royce Brook, Hillsborough, New Jersey, do individually and collectively oppose and reject in its entirety the newly proposed Gateway at Royce Brook Rules and Regulationsdated March 6, 2020, posted for review on the Gateway website.
The proposed changes therein are widely inconsistent with the earlier versions of the document that were distributed to the homeowners at the time of closing. We find the current additions to the document overly restrictive and not aligned with the nature and culture of the community we bought into when purchasing our homes.
We further find that the proposed restraints represent an expression of individual interests rather than community interest. As such, they challenge the core essence of community living and may, in turn, negatively impact property values. The proposed restrictions usurp our freedom of lifestyle, expression, and right to personal happiness and, in some cases, may adversely impact residents’ well-being.
We hereby demand a moratorium be put on any changes to the current Gateway at Roycebrook Rules and Regulations dated July 17, 2019, until such time as the residents can convene (in person) to discuss and dispute the proposed changes by the board, ensuring that every homeowner has the opportunity to voice his or her opinion, in accordance with section 17.01 of the By-Laws, which state:
17.01. Open Meetings. All meetings of the Association Board of Directors, except conference or working sessions at which no binding votes are to be taken, shall be open to attendance by all Lot Owners.
Updates
April 7, 2020
The feedback from neighbors has been overwhelming. Your concerns about these restrictive changes are valid and they are being heard.
April 7, 2020
The momentum behind our pushback is undeniable. The board cannot ignore us now.
14 Comments
I am signing this petition first and foremost because I agree with section 17.01 of the bylaws everyone that has an opinion on the new bylaw proposals should have a chance to be heard compromise and discussion will facilitate fairness where is restrictive mandates will just create Division and Discord. I believe the majority people that live here enjoy the community and have develop new friendships I personally have great neighbors who have become my friends let's not ruin a good thing by creating animosity for the sake of postponing of vote until a public gathering can take place, voices heard and fair decisions made.
I oppose the new proposed rules. I do not believe they represent the sentiment of what this active adult community stands for and was presented to us when we bought in.
I agree we need rules & regulations but do find some of these changes a little oppressive. Isn't there a better, more concise, way to communicate with residents of the community? Perhaps a simple list of current rules/regs and suggested changes could be sent to all electronically? I, for one, am not able to attend all the open board meetings. The one I did attend turned into contentious arguments and not all voices were heard. Eliminating the emotions of physical meetings would allow everyone to review what exists and what is proposed and vote yes or no electronically. It would also allow everyone to have a voice if they have a suggestion that might be beneficial to the community without risking verbal attacks or having their suggestion rejected by the few that have the loudest voices. ... any, by the way, can we restrict street parking to only one side of the street instead of both sides?
Let's havea discussion on these proposed changes before implementing them
No changes should be added until all members of the community have a chance to discuss and agree.
agreed & Signed Mona El Raheb
I do not totally disagree to the revision proposal. But I think the Builder, which I believe controls the board direction, should have more respect to the community residents by listening and accepting their concerns.
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Homeowner Petition Against Proposed Roycebrook Rules and Regulations dated March 6, 2020
By our signatures below, we, the homeowners of Gateway at Royce Brook, Hillsborough, New Jersey, do individually and collectively oppose and reject in its entirety the newly proposed Gateway at Royce Brook Rules and Regulationsdated March 6, 2020, posted for review on the Gateway website.
The proposed changes therein are widely inconsistent with the earlier versions of the document that were distributed to the homeowners at the time of closing. We find the current additions to the document overly restrictive and not aligned with the nature and culture of the community we bought into when purchasing our homes.
We further find that the proposed restraints represent an expression of individual interests rather than community interest. As such, they challenge the core essence of community living and may, in turn, negatively impact property values. The proposed restrictions usurp our freedom of lifestyle, expression, and right to personal happiness and, in some cases, may adversely impact residents’ well-being.
We hereby demand a moratorium be put on any changes to the current Gateway at Roycebrook Rules and Regulations dated July 17, 2019, until such time as the residents can convene (in person) to discuss and dispute the proposed changes by the board, ensuring that every homeowner has the opportunity to voice his or her opinion, in accordance with section 17.01 of the By-Laws, which state:
17.01. Open Meetings. All meetings of the Association Board of Directors, except conference or working sessions at which no binding votes are to be taken, shall be open to attendance by all Lot Owners.
Updates
April 7, 2020
The feedback from neighbors has been overwhelming. Your concerns about these restrictive changes are valid and they are being heard.
April 7, 2020
The momentum behind our pushback is undeniable. The board cannot ignore us now.
14 Comments
The discussion about these changes (and all previous changes) have been held in “private working sessions”, not with the community. At the “open Board Meeting”, we are TOLD what is being changed and then the vote is taken. Has our discussion changed any decision? The purpose of a HOA is to manage shared assets (clubhouse, pool, etc.) and shared services (trash/snow removal, lawn service, etc.). it's designed to help make our lives flow more easily by taking care of basic maintenance and taking the weight off our shoulders. The HOA Board is NOT the government of this community.
I am signing this petition first and foremost because I agree with section 17.01 of the bylaws everyone that has an opinion on the new bylaw proposals should have a chance to be heard compromise and discussion will facilitate fairness where is restrictive mandates will just create Division and Discord. I believe the majority people that live here enjoy the community and have develop new friendships I personally have great neighbors who have become my friends let's not ruin a good thing by creating animosity for the sake of postponing of vote until a public gathering can take place, voices heard and fair decisions made.
I oppose the new proposed rules. I do not believe they represent the sentiment of what this active adult community stands for and was presented to us when we bought in.
I agree we need rules & regulations but do find some of these changes a little oppressive. Isn't there a better, more concise, way to communicate with residents of the community? Perhaps a simple list of current rules/regs and suggested changes could be sent to all electronically? I, for one, am not able to attend all the open board meetings. The one I did attend turned into contentious arguments and not all voices were heard. Eliminating the emotions of physical meetings would allow everyone to review what exists and what is proposed and vote yes or no electronically. It would also allow everyone to have a voice if they have a suggestion that might be beneficial to the community without risking verbal attacks or having their suggestion rejected by the few that have the loudest voices. ... any, by the way, can we restrict street parking to only one side of the street instead of both sides?
Let's havea discussion on these proposed changes before implementing them
No changes should be added until all members of the community have a chance to discuss and agree.
agreed & Signed Mona El Raheb
I do not totally disagree to the revision proposal. But I think the Builder, which I believe controls the board direction, should have more respect to the community residents by listening and accepting their concerns.
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The discussion about these changes (and all previous changes) have been held in “private working sessions”, not with the community. At the “open Board Meeting”, we are TOLD what is being changed and then the vote is taken. Has our discussion changed any decision? The purpose of a HOA is to manage shared assets (clubhouse, pool, etc.) and shared services (trash/snow removal, lawn service, etc.). it's designed to help make our lives flow more easily by taking care of basic maintenance and taking the weight off our shoulders. The HOA Board is NOT the government of this community.