Rules, Rules, and Rules, Oh My! Some owners have expressed to our Board members that there are too many rules at ORPS … and that more are being added by the Board of Directors every chance they get! I always politely explain the facts which I would like to share with you. Yes, our wonderful Resort has plenty of rules and that ’ s one of the reasons we can all live together so well! With 1,213 lot owners residing within 153 acres that also accommodates 27 holes of golf, 2 clubhouses, 6 satellites, 10 tennis courts,13 pickleball courts, 8 swimming pools, and 10 hot tubs, we are a tight - knit community living near our neighbors. For the record, 99% of our rules have been in place for over 25 plus years. When we purchased our lots, we each agreed to abide by all our rules. Yes, the Board of Directors throughout the years has been asked to incorporate new rules or make changes to existing ones. Can you believe that at one time, rigs with slide - outs were not allowed within our Resort? Also, just a short time ago, outdoor kitchens were not allowed. These are just a few rule changes that were made to improve our 5 - star Resort. I guarantee you that not everyone was in favor of these rule changes, and I will go out on a limb and say I seriously doubt whether there has ever been a new rule or change that every owner has agreed with. The Board of Directors rarely initiates a new rule or a rule change. Most requests for new rules or changes to existing rules come from owners in their participation on our volunteer committees. The committees are gathering suggestions and deal with issues throughout the season, and through their Board Liaison, they bring these suggestions or needed changes to the Board to act on. These committees are requesting action from the Board to resolve issues or concerns they are dealing with. The Board then review the request and gathers information from other owners to support or deny their suggested rule changes. Your Board of Directors takes any rule changes or new rules seriously and we fully realize that we will not make everyone happy, no matter what we decide. Most of these decisions are not easy and all pros and cons must be explored, discussed, and voted on. We do our best to make the right decision for most of our owners and the best interests of the Resort moving forward. While it would be easy for each of us to find rules that we don ’ t necessarily agree with, I am personally grateful that our rules contribute to the “ awesomeness ” of our Resort. Rules changes reflect a response to the needs of our ever - evolving community and your Board is listening. I continue to be proud to call ORPS my home. John Boudin Board President
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