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FLOSA JUNTA MEETING MINUTES / MONTHLY June 2025
1. ASADA / WATER RESOURCE COMMITTEE / Matt McFerran
Issue discussed: Lack of visibility into what is happening with the ASADA moratorium. The community needs an overview of what has happened (i.e. meter installations) and what exactly needs to happen (pipe line repairs?), how long it will take the ASADA to resolve the fixes and what it will cost. Hans discussed the need for an updated 2025 budget. FLOSA board members don’t have visibility into the current status of the project.
Decision: The FLOSA Junta will meet with the ASADA board in order to get clarity into these questions.
Action: Sarah and Hans will coordinate a call with Philippe and both boards in the next two weeks.
Person responsible: Philippe, ASADA President Deadline:
2. ROADS COMMITTEE / Jeff Bruns
Issue discussed: Needed to hire some labor and a backhoe to clear trees. They will look at having Enrique repair the roads in June. In December we will work on adding the lastre and more expensive repairs as needed.
Decision: -
Action: -
Person responsible: Jeff Bruns Deadline:
3. FINANCIAL COMMITTEE / Hans-Juerg Schmid
Issue discussed: Hans-Juerg sent a reminder to the members that need to still pay their bills. It’s critical for members to pay so that we can fund the ASADA repairs.
Decision: -
Action:
Person responsible: Hans-Juerg Schmid Deadline:
4. SOLID WASTE & RECYCLING COMMITTEE / Mannix O’Connor & Matt McFerran
Issue discussed: Matt and Marcus discussing further about the location of the bins / opportunity for a gate.
Decision: -
Action: -
Person responsible: -
5. NATURE RESERVE COMMITTEE / Axel Groh & Sam Kohn
Issue discussed: Update provided by the nature committee – planting is commencing and $700 more is needed as a donation, in addition for all those who promised donations to make them. Zuleikka is coordinating with the workers and arranging housing for students.
Decision: -
Action: -
Person responsible: Axel Groh, Sam KOhn
6. COMMUNICATION COMMITTEE / Sarah Mountford, Liljana Groh, Mary Kohn
Issue discussed: membership email list has been updated.
7. SECURIOTY COMMITTEE / Laura Haim
Issue discussed: Matt reports recent Ostional thefts - reportedly related to the same person.
8. LEGAL COMMITTEE / Wolf Ebel
Issue discussed: Still working on the review of the lawyer transition. There is some work Cordero has to complete.
OTHER ISSUES:
Discussion regarding ways to protect the undeveloped land in the community that is privately owned but isn’t an official lot. Conversation around ways to ensure that every current lot has a provista, but ensure that no more lots can be created on any of the large tracts of land that are privately held. Perhaps we can bring this discussion to the rest of the community at the next meeting.
Attending Board Members: Liljana Groh, Hans Schmid, Wolf Ebel, Sarah Mountford, Mary Kohn, Matt McFerran Jeff Bruns.
Special guests: None
FLOSA JUNTA MEETING MINUTES / MONTHLY May 2025
1. ASADA / WATER RESOURCE COMMITTEE / Matt McFerran
Issue discussed: The letter from Aya will be sent to any member who emails Philippe or Zuleikka and asks for it. Water meter installed on North side and System 1 on the south has pipe replacements underway. Progress being made that should improve things to the point that AYA will lift the moratorium on new permits.
Decision: -
Action:
Person responsible: Philippe, ASADA President Deadline:
2. ROADS COMMITTEE / Jeff Bruns
Issue discussed: Lalo is hiring someone to clear the drainage ditches on the sides of the roads. Roads at the time are in pretty good shape but the rains started a week ago.
Decision: -
Action:
Person responsible: Jeff Bruns Deadline:
3. FINANCIAL COMMITTEE / Hans-Juerg Schmid
Issue discussed: Waiting until the end of this month to send reminders but we do need everyone to pay as soon as possible to help fund the road and water repairs.
Action:
Person responsible: Hans-Juerg Schmid Deadline:
4. SOLID WASTE & RECYCLING COMMITTEE / Mannix O’Connor & Matt McFerran
Issue discussed: Camera set up for the last month and being monitored / looking at trends.
Decision: -
Action: -
Person responsible: -
5. NATURE RESERVE COMMITTEE / Axel Groh & Sam Kohn
Issue discussed: Nature reserve project: planting is on going. One person who promised funds did not pay but there is almost enough money.
6. COMMUNICATION COMMITTEE / Sarah Mountford, Liljana Groh, Mary Kohn
Issue discussed: membership email list has been updated.
7. SECURIOTY COMMITTEE / Laura Haim
Issue discussed: Not discussed
8. LEGAL COMMITTEE / Wolf Ebel
Issue discussed: Still working on the review of the lawyer transition. There is some work Cordero has to complete.
OTHER ISSUES:
Asada board does come up for renewal next year. What is the process for people to indicate their interest in joining. Asada will discuss this at the next meeting – what the bylaws are and when they will notify the membership of the upcoming elections.
Attending Board Members: Liljana Groh, Hans Schmid, Wolf Ebel, Sarah Mountford, Mary Kohn, Matt McFerran.
Special guests: None
FLOSA JUNTA MEETING MINUTES / MONTHLY April 2025
1. ASADA / WATER RESOURCE COMMITTEE / Matt McFerran
Issue discussed: The Asada has received a notification from AYA that we have to do some system changes before we can be approved to issue new building permits. The ASADA has a list of improvements that have to be made, including metering all 3 wells and storage tanks. It appears that on some of the lines we are losing up to 70% of the water that is being pumped up to the tank. Wolf mentions that the ultimate repair costs could be higher than we realize. The meters have been purchased and will be installed in April. This will monitor what is being pumped versus what goes into the tanks.
Lengthy conversation around the details and nature of the problems with the aging infrastructure of our water system. Without Zuleika and Philippe, we are unable to answer these questions.
Decision: -
Action: FLOSA Junta will schedule a meeting with ASADA in the next 2 weeks.
Person responsible: Philippe, ASADA President Deadline:
2. ROADS COMMITTEE / Jeff Bruns
Issue discussed: Jeff will arrange for the first repairs in May.
Decision: -
Action:
Person responsible: Jeff Bruns Deadline:
3. FINANCIAL COMMITTEE / Hans-Juerg Schmid
Issue discussed: Many people have not yet paid their dues. Hans Juerg will send a reminder.
4. SOLID WASTE & RECYCLING COMMITTEE / Mannix O’Connor & Matt McFerran
Issue discussed: Ongoing reports from Mannix that people outside of the Finca are dumping trash. Matt reports he set up a trail camera, and did see some folks that weren’t part of the community. Some people are coming in and taking some of the recycling (perhaps to sell it). Options being discussed with Markus as well to block off the area.
Decision: -
Action: -
Person responsible: -
5. NATURE RESERVE COMMITTEE / Axel Groh & Sam Kohn
Issue discussed: Not discussed
6. COMMUNICATION COMMITTEE / Sarah Mountford, Liljana Groh, Mary Kohn
Issue discussed: Discussed the updates to the email address list.
7. SECURIOTY COMMITTEE / Laura Haim
Issue discussed: A recent robbery was reported on the Finca. It is not practical to hire a guard – the finca community has been unwilling or unable to cover that expense. Discussion re: the motorcycle gate on the S. Side.
Decision:
8. LEGAL COMMITTEE / Wolf Ebel
Issue discussed: -
OTHER ISSUES:
none
Attending Board Members: Liljana Groh, Hans Schmid, Wolf Ebel, Sarah Mountford, Mary Kohn, Matt McFerran, Jeff Bruns.
Special guests: None
Dear Fellow Neighbors,
Subject: Current and temporary water moratorium for ASADA Finca Los Suenos
On behalf of the Finca Los Suenos Owners Association (FLSOA), I would like to make you aware of the current situation with ASADA that may—or may not—affect your present need for a water hook-up on your property. This past February, following an engineer’s inspection report of the Finca’s water system, AYA issued a temporary moratorium on any new requested water meters in Finca Los Suenos until the work requested is complete.
We bring this letter to your attention because, as a member of the FLSOA, you are entitled to know and understand the state of our ASADA. As you are aware, the ASADA Finca Los Suenos is fully supported by your annual contributions to the FLSOA, and we are all property owners in Finca Los Suenos. This puts us all in an extremely unique and fortunate situation to control our own water system.
In addition, if you have been keeping abreast of the ASADA President’s reports at our annual meeting, it will not come as a surprise to know that our water system, after 20 years, will require annual updates. The current improvements being made is the first step in the upgrades. Although we cannot give a definitive date as to when the moratorium will be lifted, we can say that all work is proceeding as quickly and efficiently as possible and we will notify you once again when the moratorium has been lifted.
Please understand that 70% of your annual dues to the FLSOA provide the necessary funds to make these upgrades to our water system. It is critical that all lot owners make their annual donations in the coming weeks so that we can continue to provide water to every lot in the community.
We want to especially appeal to the members of our community, that for whatever reason refuse to pay their HOA dues nor made any adequate donations to the ASADA in the past. Please come on board and help us to finance our/your water system. This is in everybody’s interest and the biggest asset our finca has. Any missing financial support will have an impact on the timeframe to make the necessary improvements to get the moratorium lifted.
Please feel free to contact me if we can be of any further assistance.
Best,
Wolf Ebel, President of FLSOA
FLOSA JUNTA MEETING MINUTES / MONTHLY March 2025
1. ASADA / WATER RESOURCE COMMITTEE / Matt
Issue discussed: The Asada has received a notification from AYA that we have to do some system changes before we can be approved to issue new building permits. The ASADA has a list of improvements that have to be made, including metering all 3 wells and storage tanks. It appears that on some of the lines we are losing up to 70% of the water that is being pumped up to the tank. This is the first step that has to be taken.
System #2 is the most critical and the issues should be able to be resolved on tank 2 within a couple of months. 6 large meters are required (these are larger units than what we need for a house), with 10 larger house meters, which costs $14K. Initial investment for the 6 meters will probably be around $6K.
Some houses are using much more water than is allocated to the prevista for that lot. We have to decrease our overall water consumption.
Decision: In order to provide the members of our community with full transparency into this issue, Wolf will send a letter to all members via Sarah. Mary and Sarah to draft an initial letter.
Action: -
Person responsible: Philippe, ASADA President Deadline:
2. ROADS COMMITTEE / Jeff Bruns
Issue discussed: Roads are in a good place. All Servidumbre’s will be reviewed. If you have a private gate blocking a servidumbre, then the road behind the gate may be the responsiblity of the landowner.
Decision: Jeff is setting up bi-annual service with Enrique to add luster / smooth the roads.
3. FINANCIAL COMMITTEE / Hans-Juerg Schmid
Issue discussed: No updates. Not many people have paid their dues yet.
4. SOLID WASTE & RECYCLING COMMITTEE / Mannix O’Connor & Matt
Issue discussed: Still need some sort of chain across the road there to block access.
Decision: Matt will discuss with Markus. We need additional containers for recycling as well.
5. NATURE RESERVE COMMITTEE / Axel Groh & Sam Kohn
Issue discussed: Project is underway as some people have donated and the project is beginning. But we still need the rest of the people who promised to donate to send their donations in. Axel and Sam are working on a roadmap of the project.
6. COMMUNICATION COMMITTEE / Sarah Mountford, Liljana Groh, Mary Kohn
Issue discussed: no issues
7. SECURIOTY COMMITTEE / Laura Haim
Issue discussed: No updates
8. LEGAL COMMITTEE / Wolf Ebel
Issue discussed: Hans Jeurg had a kick-off meeting with a more local attorney. We would have to wait for Cordero to do the change of the presidency and the new could transfer the books.
OTHER ISSUES:
none
Attending Board Members: Liljana Groh, Hans Schmid, Wolf Ebel, Sarah Mountford, Mary Kohn, Matt McFerran, Jeff Bruns.
Special guests: None
FLOSA JUNTA MEETING MINUTES / MONTHLY February 2025
1. ASADA / WATER RESOURCE COMMITTEE / Matt
Issue discussed: Markus and Wolf have had further friendly conversations re: the request for new previstas and the additional large lots that Markus is looking to develop.
Decision:
Action: Markus will meet with his attorney and make an additional recommendation to the Junta.
Person responsible: Philippe, ASADA President Deadline:
2. ROADS COMMITTEE / Jeff Bruns
Issue discussed: No updates
3. FINANCIAL COMMITTEE / Hans-Juerg Schmid
Issue discussed: No updates
4. SOLOID WASTE & RECYCLING COMMITTEE / Mannix O’Connor & Matt
Issue discussed: No updates
5. NATURE RESERVE COMMITTEE / Axel Groh & Sam Kohn
Issue discussed: No updates
6. COMMUNICATION COMMITTEE / Sarah Mountford, Liljana Groh, Mary Kohn
Issue discussed: Sarah will email minutes and bank details to all members with a reminder to pay before April. Lilly will post them to the website. Updates on our webpage needed like the new picture, meeting minutes, the presentations.
Decision:
Action:
Person responsible: Liljana Deadline:
7. SECURIOTY COMMITTEE / Laura Haim
Issue discussed: No updates
8. LEGAL COMMITTEE / Wolf Ebel
Issue discussed: We need a local attorney that can help us with the books and the trust. Hans Juerg is investigating local attorney’s and will make recommendations.
Decision:
Action:
Person responsible: Deadline:
OTHER ISSUES:
Meeting changed to the 1st Wednesday of every month.
Members of the community with an urgent issue can use the whatsapp group to notify the community (fallen trees, fires, water / power issues).
Meeting will change to Wednesday’s at 9am Costa Rican time.
Attending Board Members: Liljana Groh, Hans Schmid, Wolf Ebel, Sarah Mountford, Mary Kohn, Matt McFerran, Jeff Bruns.
Special guests: None