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Inman Park Pool Association Inc.
25 Spruce Street
Atlanta, GA 30307

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Bylaws for Members

As of 10/1/2006

The Inman Park Pool Association (IPPA) was established in 1998 to oversee the construction and establish the bylaws and rules and regulations for the Inman Park Pool. The IPPA established a budget and a calendar to be based on a calendar year, January 1 through December 31.

MEMBERSHIP

  1. Definition:
    1. Memberships in the Inman Park Pool Association are in a single category - lifetime, household memberships. A household is defined as a family or a group of not more than 4 adults living at a single mailing address.
    2. Residents of a single building with multiple addresses and addressees - such as a duplex or a condominium - shall be required to purchase one membership for each address, e.g. two memberships for a two-family duplex.
  2. Exceptions:
    There are three exceptions to the membership categories. These are as follows:
    1. Bed and Breakfast Memberships-
      1. People who own and live in bed and breakfast establishments can purchase memberships on behalf of their guests. These can be purchased as follows, one membership for each guest bedroom in the establishment and one for the resident family. For example, a family operating a bed and breakfast with four bedrooms would be required to purchase five memberships, one for their personal use and four for potential guests.
      2. The Bed and Breakfast memberships are restricted as follows:
        1. limited to a five mile radius of the pool;
        2. more than 10 such memberships at any one time;
        3. if a bed and breakfast establishment is sold and the new owner does not operate the home as a bed and breakfast, the additional memberships must be rescinded.
        4. School and Childcare Provider Memberships- Owners of private schools and licensed childcare providers may purchase memberships. These are restricted as follows:
          • One membership must be purchased for each four children enrolled. For example, a school with 20 children would be required to purchase five memberships.
          • The school or childcare provider is required to provide reasonable adult supervision for children using the pool with at least one adult for each four children visiting the pool.
          • The school or childcare operator cannot drop off children unattended even if the children are over 12 years of age.
          • The number of such memberships shall be limited to five and shall be limited to a five mile and licensed childcare operators only.
          • Each such membership must be approved by the IPPA Board of Directors. Such memberships cannot be transferred.
    2. Other Variations- Unique living arrangements with a single mailing address can be petitioned to the Board of Directors.

MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS AND FEES

  1. Fee: The base fee for a lifetime membership is $2,500. This base amount cannot be changed unless there is a 2/3 approval of the membership present at the vote or by proxy. In the event of a special assessment the base fee will be adjusted accordingly.
  2. Number of Members: Membership in the IPPA is limited to 325 members at any time. This includes multiple memberships held by residents of a single address, such as bed and breakfast and school memberships. The number of members cannot be changed unless there is a 2/3 approval of the membership present at the vote or by a proxy.
  3. Membership Access Cards: One access card will be issued for each membership
  4. Sale and Transfer of Memberships:
    Memberships can be transferred in the two following methods:
    1. Through property sale - the membership can be transferred to the buyer at the time of a home sale. The seller must send a noticed letter to the IPPA stating that the sale has occurred. The seller should give the access card(s) to the buyer. No refund for the membership fee is made to the seller at the time, assuming the value of the membership has been transferred through the home sale price. If the annual maintenance fee has been paid, it shall be credited to the new member. No maintenance fee refunds shall be issued.
    2. Through the IPPA Board - members who wish to sell their memberships must sell the membership to the IPPA Board of Directors under the following process:
      1. The member must submit notice in writing to the Board.
      2. The Board will make the membership available on a first-come first serve basis to applicants for membership.
      3. After the membership is sold, the former member will receive a refund for the current membership at a price of up to $1,650 for those memberships purchased before 2001 and the amount paid for the membership for memberships purchased in or after 2001, after turning in the membership access card(s). No refunds will be made on maintenance fees.
    3. Transfer in event of divorce:
      If a married couple in a household gets a divorce, the membership shall go to one member of the couple, to be determined in the divorce proceedings. That person only will be able to sell or transfer the membership. In the event of such an occurrence, the members should notify the IPPA Board of Directors in writing. The member not receiving the membership will receive priority for a new membership.
    4. Membership Application:
      After fulfilling a full membership the board will maintain a list for selling membership, first right of refusal.
    5. Leasing Memberships:
      A life member may lease the use of their membership for a season with a written request submitted to the board. There are two methods in which a lease can take place.
      1. The life member may identify to whom the membership will be leased, or
      2. The life member may submit a written request to the board to release their seasonal use. The board will maintain a waiting list for families and individuals that are interested in leasing a members seasonal use. The names will be distributed on a first come, first serve basis.
      3. The lifetime member is responsible for the maintenance fee

FEES OTHER THAN MEMBERSHIP

  1. Maintenance fees:
    To cover the cost of operations and maintenance of the pool facilities, maintenance fees will be set by the IPPA Board of Directors based on the budget and number of members. Fees shall not be increased by more than 20% annually without a full vote and discussion of budget by IPPA members. Payment is made as follows:
    1. Invoices mailed by March 1.
    2. Payment in full due by April 1.
    3. Payments received after April 1 and before May 1 will be assessed a $65 late fee.
    4. If payment is not received by May 1, a suspension notice will be issued.
    5. Failure to pay maintenance fees by May 15 will result in deactivation of the member’s access card.
  2. Special Assessments:
    In the event of major repairs, additions, cost increases or other matters, the Board may recommend a special one-time assessment to cover the costs. No assessment over 10% of the amount of that year’s maintenance fee will be levied without a vote by the membership of IPPA. Any assessment under 10% of that year’s maintenance will not require a full membership vote.

IPPA RULES AND REGULATIONS

Each season the IPPA Board of Directors shall issue rules and regulations for the day to-day operation of the pool and facilities. These rules shall be reasonable and designed to ensure the safety and enjoyment of the facilities by all members.

MEMBERSHIP REVOCATION

  1. Membership in IPPA can be revoked for the following reasons:
    1. Failure to comply with the rules and regulations for operation;
    2. Failure to pay maintenance fees and/or membership dues;
    3. Abuse of access to the facility and guest privileges;
  2. No refunds will be issued for a revoked membership.

IPPA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

  1. Election:
    Members of IPPA shall elect members to serve on the Board of Directors. The Board shall have the following responsibilities:
    1. overseeing budgets;
    2. overseeing operations;
    3. assessing membership dues and maintenance fees;
    4. overseeing sale and/or transfer of memberships;
    5. determining operating rules;
    6. retaining contractors;
    7. any other duties deemed necessary and appropriate.
  2. Board Membership:
    1. The Board shall consist of seven members.
    2. In order to provide continuity in service, members shall serve staggered terms; with four new members elected each year.
      1. In the first year of operation, four members shall be elected to two-year terms and three members to a one-year term.
      2. In subsequent years, new members shall serve two-year terms,
      3. Thus, a minimum of three board members will remain to ensure continuity.
      4. Board members may serve sequentially not to exceed three sequential terms.
      5. If a member is unable to serve the full term, the board will select a replacement.
  3. Eligibility to Serve:
    All adult lifetime members are eligible to serve. No two adults from the same household can serve on the Board at the same time.
  4. Nomination and Election of Board Members:
    The nomination and election procedure will proceed as follows:
    1. by September 1st, the secretary of the Board will distribute a nomination form to all members;
    2. each member is allowed to make three nominations;
    3. nominations will be tabulated and the slate of candidates posted by October 1st;
    4. election of the candidates will take place in person or by proxy vote at the annual members meeting, which will take place by November 1st of each year (see below);
    5. the results and next year’s Board of Directors roster will be distributed to all members by Dec 1st
  5. Board Positions:
    Once elected, the Board members will elect officers each year. Board members with two-year service commitments can hold different positions during each year of service. Positions are as follows:
    1. President
    2. Vice-President
    3. Treasurer
    4. Secretary
    5. Member at Large #1
    6. Member at Large #2
    7. Member at Large #3
  6. Non-elected Positions:
    At the discretion of the Board a representative from a special interest group may participate in the board meetings on topics that concern the special interest group.

ANNUAL MEETING

  1. Annual Meetings:
    An annual meeting of all members will be held by August 15 of each year. At this meeting, the members shall:
    1. approve the annual budget;
    2. elect members to the Board of Directors.
    3. the budget and Board of Directors will not be approved unless there is a 2/3 approval of the membership present at the vote or by proxy.
  2. Special Meetings:
    Special member meetings can be called by the Board of Directors in the interim if deemed necessary to address pressing business, assessments, operational issues or other pressing matters.