Special meeting called to Vote on budget and Pickle ball court construction.
March 14, 2017 7:00pm at Brownsburg Fire Station Headquarters 470 E Northfield Dr.
Neighbors:
At the Home owner’s association meeting on the February 14th, a motion was offered during the
budgeting process to include money for the construction of a pickle ball court. After much discussion no
budget was passed. In brief, the issue was that on one hand the published agenda may have
persuaded some interested homeowners to not attend the meeting, and on the other hand a simple
discussion would keep this potential improvement from moving ahead for another year. In order to
encourage everyone’s participation it was decided that a special meeting will be held at Brownsburg
Fire Station Headquarters – Training Room, 470 East Northfield Drive, on March 14th at 7:00pm. The
vote will be to approve the budget as original proposed or an amended budget to include $10,000 line
item for a pickle ball court, this money would be drawn from savings and the current year overage.
Proxy votes will be accepted. Included is some information concerning pickle ball and Pros and Cons
discussed at the meeting.
Pickle ball is a 4 person game played on a tennis court like surface. The rackets are the size of
racquetball racket and the ball is very similar to a whiffle ball. You serve just like tennis, cross court,
with both players on each side each having a chance to serve First side to get to 11 wins. More
information can be found at PickleballCentral.com.
Pros:
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Social element that will bring the neighborhood together again!
Any age can play. Though this tends to lean more toward the “Mature”
age that plays, ALL ages can play as well as all athletic ability levels
Low impact, so few injuries and its great exercise!
It’s easy to learn and quick to pick up
Neighborhood amenities raise property values and help sell houses.
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Nearby neighbors have raised concerns about noise. Website above notes concerns with noise.
Nearby neighbors already have experienced issues with unwanted fishermen and expressed
concerns this would also invite non-neighbors.
Initial expense being proposed is over 50% of budget. Would require spending ~$6k of $12k in
savings.
Nothing is maintenance free. There will be ongoing maintenance cost beyond initial cost.
Loss of green space and play area for kids.
Proxy Vote form is included for Homeowners who are unable to attend meeting.
AWHO By-Laws Section 3.06 Voting by Proxy
A member may vote either in person or by his duly authorized and designated attorney-in-fact. Where
voting is by proxy the member shall duly designee his attorney-in-fact in writing delivered to the
Secretary of the Corporation prior to commencement of the meeting