A FEW MORE THINGS, AS WE APPROACH THE FINAL HOURS, THAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT THE PROPOSED ‘AMENITIES AGREEMENT’ AND CONTRADICTIONS AMONG THE ARGUMENTS PRESENTED BY THE COUNTRY CLUB AND THE HOA:

Please take a moment to read the front page of the January 2010 TLG&CC SANDBLASTER newsletter. THE TLG&CC President clearly sums up what the amenities proposal is all about and in so doing, directly refutes what has been asserted by the Twin Lakes HOA: .

1) The Country Club President, states that there are “many other options” besides a bailout to make the TLG&CC a viable operation. Meanwhile, the TLHOA President, who has yet to inform the targeted homeowners what those options are, continues to move them toward the prosecution of a deliberate bailout plan. In the homeowners second meeting notice he refutes the alleged rumor “that the TLGCC is near bankruptcy”; states as a fact that the “approximately 200 owners have substantial equity in the club”, then touts the notion that the club, because of a “cash flow problem”, has offered “ourassociation an opportunity to share in the amenities” with their members.This is an option-less opportunity that the targeted homeowners do not need. Where is the truth? They have a right to know—and above all they have something to say about it.

2) While the Country Club President continues to point out that there are other options, he holds tightly to the preferred option of the TLHOA bailout because it will cause “very little changes in the level of services provided.” Here he stops short of explaining what that means; therefore one can only infer that it means business as usual. And if that holds true then an indictment to that line of thinking is addressed in the 1978 Supreme Court decision concerning the viability of the golf course.  Here it states categorically, that the “The club consistently has incurred losses from the operation of the golf course….The use of the property as a golf course has been unprofitable and will continue to produce losses”. This legal observation begs the question of how our money will be used. We need and deserve to know the options; but read on.

3) The Country Club President states that the funds may be spent to improve the club facilities such as a new fitness room and “club enhancements”. Why would a club that that harbors a history of existing on the brink of financial disintegration even entertain the thought of spending YOUR money on expansion projects? Why would the TLHOA propose entering into such an agreement that would allow such thoughtlessness with YOUR money to be spent on infrastructure that we do not own?

4) And finally, the Country Club President indicates that the TLGCC is “closely assisting” the TLHOA to advance the proposal. Well, why not. They have a lot to gain by just sitting and waiting on the proverbial other shoe to fall. One thing for sure, wherever it falls, they have “many other options”. The TLHOA is making sure that we don’t. Only your vote can stop them. Vote NO on February 6, 2010.

If you are unable to attend the Feb. 6 meeting, or you wish to vote NO even though you have submitted a proxy on the proposed assessment increase and wish to change it, please call or e-mail us by February 2 so that we can assist you in the proper filing of your proxy and ensure that it is properly registered at the TLHOA office by the February 4 deadline.

Respectfully,

Homeowners for Twin Lakes

1.       E-mail us at (Homeowners4twinlakes@gmail.com)

2.       Call:

• Bob McKenzie 253-288-9004
• Mike McLeod 253-369-7366
• Mari Francissen 253-332-8334

by M. A. Johnson, Twin Lakes

Jan 29 2010, 3:53 PM The Federal Way Mirror

As a longtime homeowner in Twin Lakes, I am concerned about our community and the resolution of the funding problems of the Twin Lakes Golf and Country Club.

The homeowners learned about this problem only a couple of months ago. We are being threatened that if we don’t pass a $300 per household amenities agreement on Feb. 6, we could see the golf course disappear and condos and houses will be built on the land. Our homeowners association has taken a stand for this proposal without any alternatives being presented to stem the shortfall in revenue of the golf course.

The golf club and the homeowners association have not considered the most obvious solution: Open the club and golf course to the Twin Lakes homeowners at large without changing any homeowners association covenants or bylaws. This is the most logical way to increase revenue of the club and golf course.

If this does not increase revenue, the golf course and other facilities could be opened to the community at large. But, the rates must be competitive with other golf courses and dining rooms in the area. It would be a wonderful way to build our community as a whole and ensure the continuation of the golf course.

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