Residents can attend annual meeting virtually in August

By Cindy Hoffman Staff Writer

(July 20, 2023) During the final board meeting for this sitting Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors, the directors considered three resolutions.

The board passed Resolution B-03, which allows for qualified association members attending the annual meeting virtually to be counted towards a quorum and to fully participate.

Resolution B-08 was tabled. The vote was five to one with Steve Jacobs opposing. The resolution pertains to ethics and conduct for members of the board of directors and officers of the OPA, which includes confidentiality of certain materials, interaction with association employees, and conflicts of interest.

OPA President Doug Parks said he agreed with the concept but thought the resolution should not be approved by an outgoing board. With the elections coming up in August, he thought the new board should review the resolution.

Resolution C-14 revised language pertaining to the function of the Racquet Sports Advisory Committee. The resolution removes the committee from operations matters now that there is a manager for the racquet center. The resolution also states that members of the committee will advocate for the racquet center as a whole and not for a specific racquet sport. The resolution passed unanimously. Additionally, the board voted unanimously to reappoint Dick Keiling to the Budget and Finance Committee.

Saturday’s meeting was the final one for Parks and Director Collette Horn, both of whose terms expired and who are prevented from seeking reelection because of the association’s term limits provision.