Controversy over clubhouse upgrade costs and vote outcome
Residents and officials clash over a $4 million renovation of the clubhouse with a $6 million comparative estimate. The ad hoc committee approved enhancements by a 6-1 vote, while critics argue rebuilding might be cheaper. Contingency funds of $500,000 were approved as costs are deemed fixed.
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Reinach
Stone
George
Hedley
GRF
Kathryn Freshley
Freshley
Planned renovations and upgrades across facility
A list outlines planned renovations and enhancements to the building. Goals include ADA compliant entry drive and loggia, replacing broken tile and roofing, upgrading mechanical electrical and plumbing to code, structural reinforcement, improved patio drainage, new lighting and permanent bar, merging dining rooms into one large space, adding storage and kitchen space with equipment, constructing a new office building, restoring restrooms, removing an arch between the north fireplace, and improving acoustics with audio visual upgrades.
Nepal quake aid from HSU student drives relief drive
HSU student Hsu recounts rapid Nepal earthquake response after returning from Japan. TRMPC deployed within a week, treating over 1,000 people daily in Katmandu and Jalbire. He continues aid by funding eight scholarships totaling $5,000 for those who lost homes, urging involvement via taiwanroot.org.
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Taiwan
Hsu
Japan
Nepal
TRMPC
Katman
Rashmi Bhandari
GRF assessment cuts lift mutuals' operating budgets
GRF cuts reduce assessments by $12 per manor monthly and lift housing mutuals' budgets. No overall assessment rise or employee pay increases, with $15 million wage reductions and 401K match cut saving $375,000. End of 2016 targets include $105 million operating across four corporations and $100 million run rate.
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Mutuals
Housing Mutuals
GRF
Housing Boards
PCM
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