We became a statutory association last summer after existing as an ad-hoc association for 45 years. When the association was started in 1968, I believe all properties/camps were seasonal only and all funds collected via annual assessments were spent on summer maintenance only. Fast forward to 2013 and the formation of our statutory association, and there are more than 70 assessed properties with about 20 being year-round residents. 2013 was also the first year that our association assumed the responsibility for winter maintenance (plowing & sanding). In all this time, all owners, regardless of property value or time spent occupying their property, have been assessed the same amount, which was $5.00 in 1968 and $200.00 in 2013.
The seasonal versus year-round residents paying the same amount never seemed to be an issue with anyone until the association assumed responsibility for winter maintenance. We shall see if those that have an issue with our assessment structure actually attend our annual meeting and propose an alternate assessment structure.