NO BS #3 – ‘Can’t Vote For The Director’

This email was sent to the Association membership by May Management on 9/90/2026:

“Notification for the replacement of Mr. David Sprinkle as a member of the Magnolia Point HOA Board of Directors.

The board has the authority to vote to fill the open position at a regularly scheduled meeting. Unfortunately, Mr. Lee Bell has a commitment on the date of the September 14, 2026 meeting and cannot attend in person. A vote to replace a board member cannot be taken by proxy. Although there will be a quorum of three board members who could vote to fill the position, we feel it is important to postpone the vote until the October 12 meeting when Mr. Bell is available.

Therefore, we will extend the opportunity for residents who might wish to join the board until 6:00 PM on Monday, September 28. If you have an interest, please provide the Board Candidate Information Worksheet with the information you feel qualifies you for the position to Laura Burgess at lburgess@Maymgt.com.”

NOTE:

‘A vote to replace a board member cannot be taken by proxy’ is not correct. In the state of Florida, it can be. But that doesn’t matter. Unless prohibited by the governing documents, HOA members may vote for the election of directors using proxies. General or limited proxies are generally permitted under Florida law. If Mr. Lee wishes to, he can attend the meeting remotely and vote.

However, regardless of the illusory cache of legality, the board does make it clear that this is their feeling. But we ask, is this a reason to not only delay this critical vote at a very important time, but, as they go on to state, extend the deadline for board aspirants to apply?