The Walden Lake Community Association board has a new vacancy.
At the Monday, Aug. 17, meeting, WLCA Vice President Dave Sollenberger announced his resignation. The former city manager is moving to Charlotte, North Carolina in October to be closer to his family.
“I have really enjoyed working with each and every one of you,” Sollenberger said. “I just feel honored that I was elected to serve on this board. It’s been 10 years since we’ve lived near any of our living relatives … we’re looking forward to that.”
Sollenberger was elected to the WLCA board in April.
“Dave has been a significant contributor to the board,” WLCA President Bob Hunter said, noting Sollenberger’s vast experience in organization and broad perspective on a variety of subjects. “We wish him well on his move with his family.”
In his final meeting on the board, Sollenberger proposed a motion that would end WLCA meetings at 10 p.m., unless another board member made a motion to extend the meeting. The vote was approved.
The WLCA board will be accepting resumes through the end of the month to fill the open vacancy, which will be a board appointment. The vice president position has two and one half years left in the term, and the board hopes to make a decision in early September.
POLICIES
Previously, the WLCA board was unable to find any record of a policy of paid time off for Walden Lake’s three employees: Marlene Merrin, community administrator for over 10 years; Bette Guarino, administrative assistant for 7 years; and Larry Truman, maintenance technician for over 10 years.
After much discussion, the board approved 18 days paid time off for employees who had worked for Walden Lake for 10 years or more, which includes sick leave and annual leave.
Employees who have worked for less than 10 years will be given 12 days paid time off.
The board voted to include Guarino into the paid time off policy for employees over 10 years. If a new employee is hired, they will be given the standard 12 days paid time off.
All employees were also given one half day off on Christmas Eve Day, as well as the day after Thanksgiving.
The board also created a contract with Greenacre Properties Inc. Greenacre has been doing Walden Lake’s payroll since January, but no written clause existed. The board created a clause that allowed either party to terminate the agreement with 60 days notice.
VICE PRESIDENT VACANCY
Resumes can be dropped off at the Walden Lake office or emailed to WLCA President Bob Hunter.
Office: 3035 Griffin Boulevard
Email: bobhunter@wlcaboard.com
IN OTHER NEWS
• Construction will begin on the entrance of Walden Lake at Timberlane Road and Alexander Street at the end of the month. A turn lane will be added from Timberlane Road to Alexander Street. The project is expected to be completed by the beginning of December.
• The WLCA website is continuing its renovation, and will be completed in the middle of September. The 900 existing registered users for the old website will be transferred to the new server.
• Approximately 43 homes in the Walden Lake community are behind on their dues.
Contact Emily Topper at etopper@plantcityobserver.com
