I have observed some of the financial “events” of the last year and noted that:When Sconti burned, and we (POA) reaped a windfall - but the budget was increased rather then use the money to the Resident’s benefit?  The back entrance project - seems to have spent a lot of money with little practical value to the residents!  And the engineering leaves much to be desired!  Is this general incompetence or - simply spending other people’s money - so what the heck?  I will have to admit I did not participate in the planning - and that is a lesson to everyone; we need more competent input and review.   We seem to have the money to expand the chapel parking lot, the tennis facility, marina upgrades, - all at the same time.  Is this good planning?  What about incremental improvements?  Is it my imagination or is the current board on a spending spree that seems to lack fiscal responsibility?  And now they want more money to do what?  $4K is absurd as is 1%;  1% favors the developer and lot owners - certainly not residents - especially if you plan to sell a residence!  We are not comparable to the other locations cited!I also feel that it is obvious that we need to be upgrading our asset, which benefits everyone, so why don’t we simply increase the monthly assessment by $10 to $20 per month equally for all property owners - since everyone benefits!  Lot owners (without structures) benefit because it increases the future value of buying into Big Canoe; homeowners for the same reason.  And things age, and an increase in the monthly fees is more appropriate if we can’t handle the expense with the current assessment!  It is paid by everyone alike – no discount for non-resident owners or undeveloped lots! If we want to construct future additions, then we raise fees to pay for them, just as was done for the worthless changes to the back entrance!