| Aloha and Happy New Year from the Makaha Valley Plantation Board of Directors! Changes to the Board of Directors With much sorrow we recently accepted the resignation of Andrew Clark from the Board of Directors. Andrew was our communications committee chair, polling czar, and paint committee chair, among other jobs. Thank you so much for all of your hard work, Andrew, you will be sorely missed. Good luck in your new endeavors! The board has appointed Tim Richey to fill the vacancy left by Andrew’s resignation. Welcome to the board, Tim! Annual Meeting to Vote for Board of Directors Our annual meeting to vote for the board of directors and for other matters will be held at the Kiana Pool Cabana on Saturday March 1, 2025, at 12:30pm (registration), 1:00pm (call to order). Please remember to complete your proxy forms and return them so that your vote can be counted. Update On Water Heaters The functioning of our water heaters and ensuring everyone has access to hot water continues to be our top priority. This is a large and complex project, and we have finally reached the critical point where we are ready to retain a general contractor to manage the technical details and handle the overall administration of the work. The general contractor will coordinate the proposal process, permitting, plumbing, electrical work, purchasing, and rebate applications. Most importantly, the general contractor will assume responsibility for the proper completion of the work, so the association will be protected from liability with respect to any problems or errors that might occur. The hard work that the heat pump committee has done and continues to do has brought us this far, and will enable us to realize significant savings on this project. Many thanks to Lyn Kaaihue, Trey Bland, and Jodie Tonita for your hard work! As always, if you experience an issue with your hot water please let the office know right away so immediate steps can be taken to address the issue. In Search of Committee Members The board is looking for interested people to work on the communication committee (preparing the monthly newsletter). If you are interested please contact: mvpcommunicationcommittee@gmail.com Replacement Windows for Jalousies A number of residents have expressed interest in replacing their jalousie windows to prevent water, smoke, and dust entering the units. The board is currently considering a number of possible replacement options, considering price, availability, appearance, and hurricane rating. Once an appropriate replacement window is approved owners will be notified of the details. Then each owner can decide whether or not to replace their jalousie windows with the approved window, and when, at their own cost. Looking for documents? If you need a copy of the house rules, bylaws, minutes, or master insurance certificate then good news – we have that all on our website and the owner’s portal: https://makahavalleyplantation.org/owners-portal/ – if you don’t have an account please contact the office and they’ll get you connected! Something Is Not Right… Is there a crack on the wall next to your sliding doors that was not there before? Is there an upright on your lanai that is missing or loose? Is there water seeping into your unit from outside during a heavy rain? We can fix that! Sometimes there is a problem that our maintenance crew is unable to see with a visual inspection from outside. Building settling, hidden leaks, and water intrusion can cause problems that go unnoticed over time, but if not addressed can cause bigger problems down the line. It is always better to make repairs sooner than later, so if you see something, say something! Please send photos of any issues, if possible, and a description of the matter to chester@touchstoneproperties-hawaii.com. This will get the problem on the “to do” list and help make sure it does not fall through the cracks. Pets Must Be Registered in the Office and Leashed on the Property Please remember that all pets on the property must be properly licensed and registered with the office. When you register your pet, you will receive a red tag from the office that should be attached to your pet’s collar. Keep your pet on a leash at all times, for the safety of persons and pets. And don’t forget to clean up after your pet. The slippah you save might be your own! Mahalo Nui Loa! The MVP Board of Directors |
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