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How is Syphax Village governed?

We have an elected, five-member Board of Directors. All are homeowners. They set and administer the budgets, as well as direct regular and ad hoc committees. A professional management company oversees the day-to-day operations of the community.
Who should I call if I have an issue or concern?

Your first call should be to T&A Covenant Solutions, the management company for the Association.
If I am having a problem with a neighbor for a violation of the Policies, what can I do?

If residents cannot resolve a situation between themselves, then turn to your Association. Should you have a situation that does not appear to be resolved through neighborly means, and you are willing to actively participate in the enforcement provided by the Policies and Guidelines, you may contact the Management Company. If the situation is deemed in violation of the Policies, the Board of Directors will institute the enforcement policy. Your continued assistance may be required.
What are the Bylaws?

The Bylaws are the guidelines for the operation of the Association. The Bylaws define the duties of the various offices of the Board of Directors, the terms of the Directors, the membership's voting rights, required meetings and notices of meetings, as well as other specific items that are necessary to run the Association as a business. The Bylaws for the association may be viewed online within the Documents page of this site.
What power does the Board of Directors have?
By law, corporations must have a Board of Directors. The powers delegated to the boards generally include, but are not limited to, the following:

Manage the Association;

Adopt and enforce the rules and regulations;

Enforce the Rules, Regulations, and Bylaws;

Contract for services;

Levy and collect regular assessments;

Levy and collect special assessments;

Pay expenses incurred by the association;

Prepare and adopt budgets;

Contract for Repair and maintenance of common areas;

Make sure that the Association has Insurance;

Appoint and remove officers;

Appoint directors to fill vacancies;

Establish and dissolve committees; and

Initiate and defend litigation.
When does the Board of Directors meet?

The Board meets the second Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the Syphax Village Community Room. Meetings are open and resident attendance is welcome.
Who can run for the Board of Directors? How do I run?

Generally, any member of the Association may run for the Board of Directors. Homeowners can contact the Management Company prior to the Annual Business meeting to be placed on the ballot, or nominations can be placed from the floor during the Annual Business meeting.
Do I need approval before I add to or change the exterior look of my home?

Yes, you do. Review the Architectural Design Policy for specific information.
What is the assessment and what is included?

The assessment is the monthly amount due from each unit to cover a variety of services such as yard maintenance, maintenance of all common areas, weekly pick up of trash and recyclables, and a reserve fund for replacement of common facilities in future years. Your assessments are due on the first of the month.
Will my assessments go up?

Like death and taxes, the one thing you can be sure of is that assessments will go up. No one likes to see costs increase, but it's a fact of life that, with few exceptions, everything costs more than it used to. The amount of any increase must be approved by the Board of Directors as part of the budget process. Increases in assessments should be seen as a positive thing as it typically indicates that your Board is managing responsibly. Homeowners should question long periods of stagnant assessments. If your assessments aren't keeping pace with inflation this can be an indication of cuts in maintenance or other services or could reflect an underfunding of reserves, all of which can lead to decreases in property value.