Golden Bay Shores HOA
Announcements
Open Board Member Position
If you are interested in joining the board please send an email to: gbshores@gmail.com. We are actively seeking a community member to fill a position.
Winter Notes
All gutters must be cleaned out. Homeowners are responsible to pay for any damage resulting from not clearing gutters.
Questions Regarding Snow Removal? Contact Mike Kava
Questions Regarding Snow Removal? Contact Mike Kava
New Policies Uploaded to Website
Policies for Seller, Buyer, Leasing, Violations, and Damage Claims are now available on our website under the Governing Document link. These documents explain our policies. These will help us all to know the process and procedures.
Promoting a Friendly and Cooperative Community Approach
If you notice a violation among our neighbors and friends (dog off leash, dog waste in yards, parking or architecture violations), please take a moment to remind them about it before reporting it to the committees. Sometimes they may not be aware of a violation, and a friendly reminder can resolve the issue without the need for enforcement. We are all in this together, and a peaceful approach is always appreciated. If you need to report a violation please use the committee webforms to let us know. Please do not call individual committee or board members. Use the webforms.
Rental Policy Amendment PASSES
The policy committee has proposed this rental policy amendment to the declarations. The Board is presenting it to the community for consideration. Read it here.
Informational meeting to be announced. Please read the amendment change process here.
Our current, enforcable policy is found here. Homeowners will be held accountable for leasor not in compliance with GBS rules. Homeowners must submit a rental agreement with GBS before leasing unit. An updaed agreement will be posted ASAP.
Promoting a Friendly and Cooperative Community Approach
If you notice a violation among our neighbors and friends (dog off leash, dog waste in yards, parking or architecture violations), please take a moment to remind them about it before reporting it to the committees. Sometimes they may not be aware of a violation, and a friendly reminder can resolve the issue without the need for enforcement. We are all in this together, and a peaceful approach is always appreciated. If you need to report a violation please use the committee webforms to let us know. Please do not call individual committee or board members. Use the webforms.
Rental Policy Amendment PASSES
The policy committee has proposed this rental policy amendment to the declarations. The Board is presenting it to the community for consideration. Read it here.
Informational meeting to be announced. Please read the amendment change process here.
Our current, enforcable policy is found here. Homeowners will be held accountable for leasor not in compliance with GBS rules. Homeowners must submit a rental agreement with GBS before leasing unit. An updaed agreement will be posted ASAP.
Dog Owner Reminder
In order to foster a peaceful atmosphere within our neighborhood, it is required that all dogs be kept on a leash that is visibly displayed at all times. This regulation is not only a GBS rule but also mandated by a Detroit Lakes ordinance. Additionally, we kindly request that dog owners show consideration by promptly cleaning up after their pets.
HOA Monthly Board Meetings
Minutes from our monthly board meetings are posted in the meeting minutes section of our website and are typically posted within a week of approval. As much as we try to be timely sometimes it takes a little more time. Please be patient as we are all volunteers doing the best we can to serve the community.
The March meeting minutes are posted.
Monthly meetings will be held online. The first Wednesday of the month unless otherwise posted. Meetings start at 6 pm. The meeting link and agenda will be emailed to your email address on file. The next meeting is on May 8 at 6 pm Central.
You are welcome to join to keep informed of what is going on.
Please contact the appropriate committees if you have concerns or questions. It is through committees that items are posted to our agenda.
Please set up a special meeting with the board if you have issues or grievences with the board.
The March meeting minutes are posted.
Monthly meetings will be held online. The first Wednesday of the month unless otherwise posted. Meetings start at 6 pm. The meeting link and agenda will be emailed to your email address on file. The next meeting is on May 8 at 6 pm Central.
You are welcome to join to keep informed of what is going on.
Please contact the appropriate committees if you have concerns or questions. It is through committees that items are posted to our agenda.
Please set up a special meeting with the board if you have issues or grievences with the board.
Reserve Study Available
Log into the Homeowner's Portal and click on the Homeowners navigation link.
Next, click on Reserve Study 2024.
Next, click on Reserve Study 2024.
MARINA REQUESTS FOR 2025
Marina: It is time for you to put in your SPECIAL REQUESTS for the 2025 marina season. Use the form located here to make your request
Shrub Trimming: Homeowners are responsible for keeping the shrubs by their home trimmed and away from siding and soffits. If you need assistance with this project the HOA will contact Miller who will trim and clean up. The homeowner will be responsible for the cost. Contact Mike Kava if you want this service and a date will be scheduled.
Shrub Trimming: Homeowners are responsible for keeping the shrubs by their home trimmed and away from siding and soffits. If you need assistance with this project the HOA will contact Miller who will trim and clean up. The homeowner will be responsible for the cost. Contact Mike Kava if you want this service and a date will be scheduled.
Mail Boxes
The mail boxes have been moved, if your mail box needs to be replaced you as a homeowner is responsible for the cost, let someone on the Grounds Committee know your need.
The mail boxes have been moved, if your mail box needs to be replaced you as a homeowner is responsible for the cost, let someone on the Grounds Committee know your need.
Have Questions About Homeowners Insurance?
Check out the FAQs page under Homeowners Insurance
What is GBS Obligation for Property Insurance?
What is the Homeowners Responsibility?
Who Pays the Insurance Deductible?
What is GBS Obligation for Property Insurance?
What is the Homeowners Responsibility?
Who Pays the Insurance Deductible?
Golden Bay Shores
COMMITTEES
Volunteers Needed
We would like to expand the grounds and architecture committees.
Please volunteer by using the links below.
Please volunteer by using the links below.
Architect Committee
Need to submit a request to make exterior changes to your home? All requests must be approved.
Chairman: Kathy Shafer / Co-chair Bill Weber
Paula Gonitzke, and Lori Ellefson
Request a ReviewChairman: Kathy Shafer / Co-chair Bill Weber
Paula Gonitzke, and Lori Ellefson
Grounds Committee
Have questions about the lawns, trees, streets, parking, snow removal, marina, or mailboxes?
Chairman: Jim Bauer
Co-chair: Mike Kava,
Susan Johnston, Bill Kelvsen, Sue Peterson
Contact GroundsChairman: Jim Bauer
Co-chair: Mike Kava,
Susan Johnston, Bill Kelvsen, Sue Peterson
Finance Committee
Have questions about your HOA dues, payment, assessments, GBS financials, or proof of insurance?
Chairman: Treasurer, Aldie Kelvsen
Julie Lother, Wade Shafer, and Mike Kava
Have questions?Chairman: Treasurer, Aldie Kelvsen
Julie Lother, Wade Shafer, and Mike Kava
Board Members
Gina Nosal, President | Carla Weber, VP | Kathy Shafer, Sec / Treasure
Aldie Kelsven and Jim Bauer
Nominating Committee
Chairman: Carla Weber
Donna Kraft, Deanna Evenson
ByLaw
Nominations for election to the Board of Directors may be made by submitting your name to the current board, by a nominating committee, or may also be made from the floor at the Annual meeting. A notice of vacant or vacating board positions will be sent out to the HOA members along with the notice for the annual meeting.
*The Board of Directors does not nominate nominees for elections.
In the case of a resignation, his/her successor shall be selected by the remaining members of the Board and shall serve for the unexpired term of his predicessor. (ARTICLE VIL Section 3.)
Donna Kraft, Deanna Evenson
ByLaw
Nominations for election to the Board of Directors may be made by submitting your name to the current board, by a nominating committee, or may also be made from the floor at the Annual meeting. A notice of vacant or vacating board positions will be sent out to the HOA members along with the notice for the annual meeting.
*The Board of Directors does not nominate nominees for elections.
In the case of a resignation, his/her successor shall be selected by the remaining members of the Board and shall serve for the unexpired term of his predicessor. (ARTICLE VIL Section 3.)
Closed Meetings
(Executive Sessions) MN Statute 515B.3-103
Meetings may be closed to discuss the following:
(1) personnel matters;
(2) pending or potential litigation, arbitration or other potentially adversarial proceedings, between unit owners, between the board or association and unit owners, or other matters in which any unit owner may have an adversarial interest, if the board determines that closing the meeting is necessary to discuss strategy or to otherwise protect the position of the board or association or the privacy of a unit owner or occupant of a unit;
(3) criminal activity arising within the common interest community if the board determines that closing the meeting is necessary to protect the privacy of the victim or that opening the meeting would jeopardize investigation of the activity.
Meetings may be closed to discuss the following:
(1) personnel matters;
(2) pending or potential litigation, arbitration or other potentially adversarial proceedings, between unit owners, between the board or association and unit owners, or other matters in which any unit owner may have an adversarial interest, if the board determines that closing the meeting is necessary to discuss strategy or to otherwise protect the position of the board or association or the privacy of a unit owner or occupant of a unit;
(3) criminal activity arising within the common interest community if the board determines that closing the meeting is necessary to protect the privacy of the victim or that opening the meeting would jeopardize investigation of the activity.
Policy Committee
TBD
The committee has completed the policies assigned by the board and has been disbanded. The committee will reconvene when the board has assignments for the group.
The committee has completed the policies assigned by the board and has been disbanded. The committee will reconvene when the board has assignments for the group.
