Prospect Point - Homeowners Association

Prospect Point HOA

Prospect Point is an attached housing development located in Villa Hills, Kentucky. Prospect Point is located on a bluff overlooking the Ohio River five miles south of Cincinnati, Ohio 3 miles west of Interstate 75.

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Prospect Point Homeowners Association By-Laws


ARTICLE I
NAME AND LOCATION

The name of the corporation is Prospect Point Homeowners Association, Inc., hereinafter sometimes referred to as the "Association". The principal office of the corporation shall be located at 2330 Royal Drive, Ft. Mitchell, Kentucky 41011, but meetings of members and directors may be held at such places within the State of Kentucky as may be designated by the Board of Directors.

ARTICLE II
DEFINITIONS

Section 1.
"Declaration" shall mean and refer to the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions applicable to the Properties recorded in the office of the Kenton County Clerk.

Section 2.
As used in these By-Laws, the terms "Association", "Owner", "Properties", "Lot", "Common Areas", "Member", "Developer", "Declarant", shall have the same meaning as each is defined to have in the declaration.

ARTICLE III
MEETING OF MEMBERS

Section 1.
Annual Meetings.

The first annual meeting of the members shall be held within one year from the date of incorporation of the Association, and each subsequent regular annual meeting of the members shall be held on the same day of the same month of each year thereafter, at the hour set by the Board of Directors. If the day for the annual meeting of the members is a legal holiday, the meeting will be held at the same hour on the first day following which is not a legal holiday.

Section 2.
Special Meetings.

Special meetings of the members may be called at any time by the president or by the Board of Directors, or upon written request of the members who are entitled to vote one-fourth (1/4) of all of the votes of each class of membership.

Section 3.
Notice of Meetings.

Written notice of each meeting of the members shall be given by, or at the direction of, the secretary or person authorized to call the meeting, by mailing a copy of such notice, postage prepaid, at least 15 days before such meeting to each member entitled to vote thereat, addressed to the member's address last appearing on the books of the Association, or supplied by such member to the Association for the purpose of notice. Such notice shall specify the place, day and hour of the meeting, and, in the case of a special meeting, the purpose of the meeting.

Section 4.
Quorum.

The presence at the meeting of members entitled to cast, or of proxies entitled to cast, one-fifth (1/5) of the total number of votes held by the members of the Association shall constitute a quorum for any action except as otherwise provided in the Articles of Incorporation, the Declaration, or these By-Laws. If, however, such quorum shall not be present or represented at any meeting, the members entitled to vote thereat shall have power to adjourn the meeting from time to time, without notice other than announcement at the meeting, until a quorum as aforesaid shall be present or be represented.

Section 5.
Adjourned Meetings.

If, at any regular or special meeting of the members of the Association, there be less than a quorum present, a majority of those members present and entitled to vote may adjourn the meeting to a time not less than forty-eight (48) hours from the time the original meeting was called, at which time the quorum requirement shall be one-tenth (1/10) of the total number of votes held by the members of the Association and any business which might lawfully have been transacted at the meeting as originally called may be transacted without further notice.

Section 6.
Proxies.

At all meetings of members, each member may vote in person or by proxy. All proxies shall be in writing and filed with the secretary. Every proxy shall be revocable and shall automatically cease upon conveyance by the member of his Lot.

Section 7.
Voting.

The vote of the majority of those present, either in person or by proxy, shall decide any question brought before the meeting, unless the question is one upon which a different vote is required by provision of the laws of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, the Declaration, the Articles of Incorporation of the Association or these By-Laws.

Section 8.
Suspension of Voting Privileges.

No member shall be eligible to vote or to be elected to the Board or Directors who is shown on the books of the Association to be more than thirty (30) days delinquent in the payment of any assessments due the Association.

ARTICLE IV
BOARD OF DIRECTORS: SELECTION: TERM OF OFFICE

Section 1.
Number.

The affairs of this Association shall be managed by a Board of nine (9) directors, who need not be members of the Association.

Section 2.
Term of Office.

At the first annual meeting the members shall elect three directors for a term of one year, three directors for a term of two years and three directors for a term of three years; and at each annual meeting thereafter the members shall elect three directors for a term of three years.

Section 3.
Removal.

Any director may be removed from the Board, with or without cause, by a majority vote of the members of the Association. In the event of death, resignation or removal of a director, his successor shall be selected by the remaining members of the Board and shall serve for the unexpired term of his predecessor.

Section 4.
Compensation.

No director shall receive compensation for any service he may render to the Association. However, any director may be reimbursed for his actual expenses incurred in the performance of his duties.

Section 5.
Action Taken Without a Meeting.

The directors shall have the right to take any action in the absence of a meeting which they could take at a meeting by obtaining the written approval of all the directors. Any action so approved shall have the same effect as though taken at a meeting of the directors.

ARTICLE V
NOMINATION AND ELECTION OF DIRECTORS

Section 1.
Nomination.

Nomination for election to the Board of Directors shall be made by a Nominating Committee. Nominations may also be made from the floor at the annual meeting. The Nominating Committee shall consist of a Chairman, who shall be a member of the Board of Directors, and two or more members of the Association.

The Nominating Committee shall be appointed by the Board of Directors prior to each annual meeting of the members, to serve from the close of such annual meeting until the close of the next annual meeting and such appointment shall be announced at each annual meeting. The Nominating Committee shall make as many nominations for election to the Board of Directors as it shall in its discretion determine, but not less than the number of vacancies that are to be filled. Such nominations may be made from among members or non-members.

Section 2.
Election.

Election to the Board of Directors shall be by secret ballot. At such election the members or their proxies may cast, in respect to each vacancy, as many votes as they are entitled to exercise under the provisions of the Declaration. The persons receiving the largest number of votes shall be elected. Cumulative voting is not permitted.

ARTICLE VI
MEETINGS OF DIRECTORS

Section 1.
Regular Meetings.

The Board of Directors shall meet annually within 10 days after the annual meeting of members and in addition to the annual meeting shall meet at regular meetings established as to time and place by resolution of the Board. Should said meeting fall upon a legal holiday, then that meeting shall be held at the same time on the next day which is not a legal holiday.

Section 2.
Special meetings.

Special meetings of the Board of Directors shall be held when called by the president of the Association, or by any two directors, after not less than three (3) days notice.

Section 3.
Waiver of Notice.

Any requirement of notice to a Director provided under this Article VI may be waived by the Director entitled thereto by written waiver of such notice signed by such Director and filed with the Secretary of the Association.

Section 4.
Quorum.

A majority of the number of directors shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. Every act or decision done or made by a majority of the directors present at a duly held meeting at which a quorum is present shall be regarded as the act of the Board.

ARTICLE VII
POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Section 1.
Powers.

The Board of Directors shall have power to:

  • adopt and publish rules and regulations governing the use of the Common Area and facilities, and the personal conduct of the members and their guests thereon, and to establish penalties for the infraction thereof;
  • suspend the voting rights and tight to use of the recreational facilities of a member during any period in which such member shall be in default in the payment of any assessment levied by the Association. Such rights may also be suspended after notice and hearing, for a period not to exceed 60 days for infraction of published rules and regulations;
  • exercise for the Association all powers, duties and authority vested in or delegated to this Association and not reserved to the membership by other provisions of these By-Laws, the Articles of Incorporation, or the Declaration;
  • declare the office of a member of the Board of Directors to be vacant in the event such member shall be absent from three (3) consecutive regular meetings of the Board of Directors; and
  • employ a manager, an independent contractor, or such other employees as they deem necessary, and to prescribe their duties.

Section 2.
Duties.

It shall be the duty of the Board of Directors to:

  • cause to be kept a complete record of all its acts and corporate affairs and to present a statement thereof to the members at the annual meeting of the members, or at any special meeting when such statement is requested in writing by one-fourth (1/4) of each class of members who are entitled to vote;
  • supervise all officers, agents and employees of this Association, and to see that their duties are properly performed;
  • as more fully provided in the Declaration, to:
  1. fix the amount of the annual assessment against each Lot at lease thirty (30) days in advance of each annual assessment period;
  2. send written notice of each assessment to every Owner subject thereto at least thirty )30) days in advance of each annual assessment period; and
  3. foreclose the lien against any property for which assessments are not paid within thirty (30) days after due date or to bring an action at law against the owner personally obligated to pay the same, when, in the sole determination of the Board, foreclosure or an action at law is necessary to collect such assessments and otherwise protect the interests of the Association.
  • issue, or to cause an appropriate officer to issue, upon demand by any person, a certificate setting forth whether or not any assessment has been paid. A reasonable charge may be made by he Board for the issuance of these certificates. If a certificate states an assessment has been paid, such certificate shall be conclusive evidence of such payment;
  • procure and maintain adequate liability and hazard insurance on property owned by the Association;
  • cause all officers or employees having fiscal responsibilities to be bonded, as it may deem appropriate;
  • cause the Common Area to be maintained.
  • ARTICLE VIII
    OFFICERS AND THEIR DUTIES

    Section 1.
    Enumeration of Offices.

    The officers of this Association shall be a president and vice-president, who shall at all times be members of the Board of Directors, a secretary, and a treasurer, and such other officers as the Board may from time to time by resolution create.

    Section 2.
    Election of Officers.

    The election of officers shall take place at the first meeting of the Board of Directors following each annual meeting of the members.

    Section 3.
    Term.

    The officers of this Association shall be elected annually by the Board and each shall hold office for one (1) year unless he shall sooner resign, or shall be removed, or otherwise disqualified to serve.

    Section 4.
    Special Appointments.

    The Board may elect such other officers as the affairs of the Association may require, each of whom shall hold office for such period , have such authority, and perform such duties as the Board may, from time to time, determine.

    Section 5.
    Resignation and Removal.

    Any officer may be removed from office with or without cause by the Board. Any officer may resign at any time giving written notice to the Board, the president or the secretary. Such resignation shall take effect on the date of receipt or such notice or at any later time specified therein, and unless otherwise specified therein, the acceptance of such resignation shall not be necessary to make it effective.

    Section 6.
    Multiple Offices.

    The offices of secretary and treasurer may be held by the same person. No person shall simultaneously hold more than one of any of the other offices except in the case of special offices created pursuant to Section 4 of this Article.

    Section 8.
    Duties.

    The duties of the officers are as follows:

    President
  • The president shall preside at all meetings of the Board of Directors; shall see that orders and resolutions of the Board are carried out.
  • Vice-President
  • The Vice-President shall act in the place and stead of the president in the event of his absence, inability or refusal to act, and shall exercise and discharge such other duties as may be required of him by the Board.
  • Secretary
  • The Secretary shall record the votes and keep the minutes of all meetings and proceedings of the Board and or the members; keep the corporate seal of the Association and affix it on all papers requiring said seal; serve notice of meetings of the Board and of the members; keep appropriate current records showing the members of the Association together with their addresses, and shall perform such other duties as required by the Board.
  • Treasurer
  • The Treasurer shall have responsibility for all monies of the Association and for disbursements of such funds as directed by resolution of the Board of Directors; keep proper books of account; cause an annual audit of the Association books to be made by a public accountant at the completion of each fiscal year; and shall prepare an annual budget and a statement of income and expenditures to be represented to the membership at its regular annual meeting, and deliver a copy of each to the members.
  • ARTICLE IX
    COMMITTEES

    The Board of Directors may appoint an Architectural Control Committee, as provided in the Declaration, and shall appoint a Nominating Committee, as provided in these By-Laws. In addition, the Board of Directors shall appoint other committees as deemed appropriate in carrying out its purpose.

    ARTICLE X
    MISCELLANEOUS

    Section 1.
    Books and Records.

    The books, records and papers of the Association shall at all times, during reasonable business hours, be subject to inspection by any member at the principal office of the Association, where copies may be purchased at reasonable cost.

    Section 2.
    Corporate Seal.

    The Board of Directors shall provide a suitable corporate seal containing the name of the Association and other appropriate statements, as the Board of Directors shall determine.

    Section 3.
    Fiscal Year.

    The fiscal year shall begin on the 1st day of October of every year, except that the first fiscal year of the Association shall begin at the date of incorporation. The commencement date of the fiscal year herein established shall be subject to change by the Board of Directors should corporate practice subsequently dictate.

    Section 4.
    Execution of Association Documents.

    With the prior authorization of the Board of Directors, all notes, contracts and other documents shall be executed on behalf of the Association by either the President or the Vice President, and all checks and other drafts shall be executed on behalf of the Association by such officers, agents or other persons as are from time to time by the Board of Directors authorized so to do.

    Section 5.
    Conflict.

    In the case of any conflict between the Articles of Incorporation and these By-Laws, the Articles shall control; and in the case of conflict between the Declaration and these By-Laws, the Declaration shall control.

    Section 6.
    Amendments.

    These By-Laws may be amended, at a regular or special meeting of the members, by affirmative vote of 51% of the total number of votes held by Class C members and 51% of the total number of votes held by all other members of the Association.