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Consolidated MCA Bylaws and Articles of Incorporation

MCA does post its governing documents, but they aren’t really in one document and they aren’t easily searched. You have to go through the scans of the original 1980’s typewritten documents and then parse all the amendments since then. Not MCA Homeowner friendly at all.

NOT ANY MORE! We’ve consolidated the the Articles of Incorporation and the Bylaws with all their amendments that are posted. We started with the most recent complete document and then adjusted for each amendment in order. We’ve included notes where a section is from an amendment rather than the original Articles or Bylaws. They are provided as PDF’s that you can easily reach and use your computer search functions to find what you’re looking for.

These are of course “unofficial” but we feel confident they reflect the what they should. We hope you find them helpful in getting a clearer understanding our MCA governance documents.

Consolidated MCA Articles of Incorporation
Consolidated MCA Bylaws

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11 responses to “Consolidated MCA Bylaws and Articles of Incorporation”

  1. indydave65346af180 Avatar
    indydave65346af180

    First of all, I want to thank all the individuals involved in this venture.

    I’m under the impression that the MCA as a Master Association is subject to the same laws as each of member Associations. I’ll be the first to point out that reading 718 can be quite boring. However, the recent changes that became effective July 1 should open a few eyes.

    While we are all volunteers and trying to run our Associations to the best of our various abilities, the new revisions to the law make it a criminal offense to knowing act in a manner that fails the fiduciary responsibilities that Board’s agree to uphold.

    And, the terms of Directors and Officers Liabilty Policies defend Board Members for actions done to their best ability, not so much for criminal acts.

    So, thanks to the “interest” of the many Owners who attended the recent Loan Meeting and the objections and recommendations made, if I were on the MCA Board, I would begin to think more of the collective Owners’ concerns rather than those of the Country Club and it’s limited number of members.

    Dave Logue

    Heronmere II

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    1. Website Admin Avatar
      Website Admin

      The only way we will see change is from LOTS of MCA Homeowners speaking up to the Board at the Board meetings.

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  2. linda.hegland1905@gmail.com Avatar
    linda.hegland1905@gmail.com

    Thank you …. So helpful

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  3. Joe Adamaitis Avatar
    Joe Adamaitis

    many thanks to all who put this together!

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  4. badger53186gmailcom Avatar
    badger53186gmailcom

    Thanks to everyone who contributed. I noticed something that was missing in the Bylaws or at least I can’t find it after reading them several times. There is no bylaw covering recall of directors. The statute is very clear that this can be done and goes through the process. FL718.111 (2)(l). It is elusive, even in the statute. I had to guess that I was in (2), but I found it. I can send a PDF of the statute if anyone is interested.

    Without a commitment to fix the problem in some way other than throwing more money at it, this may be an option to consider.

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  5. badger53186gmailcom Avatar
    badger53186gmailcom

    Having served on a Co-Op board in Fort Myers for 10 years, I learned that we live and die by the Bylaws and even more importantly by the Statutes. Yes, they are a true challenge to read, but worth it.

    I read the Bylaws a couple of times and I don’t think I missed it, but I could have. I see no bylaw regarding the recall of directors. Strange because the language in FL718.112(2)(l) is very clear and the process is well laid out and applies to Condo Boards of Directors whether it is in the association’s bylaws or not.

    Perhaps if no one on the Board can come up with an idea of how to solve this problem without throwing MORE money at it (really???) , a change is needed.

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    1. Website Admin Avatar
      Website Admin

      Not a lawyer, but…..MCA operates under 720 (according to a recent Meadoword article). 720.303(10)(a)(i) says a recall requires approval of half of all voting interests. Seems pretty impractical for MCA Homeowners.
      There is an upcoming election for 3 positions with 2 current directors seeking re-election and TEN other candidates putting their names forward. Last year there were NO “other” candidates. EIGHT (80%) of the other candidates are TMCC members despite only 6% of MCA households having golf members.
      Figuring out how to best utilize MCA Homeowners’ sports complex is a specialized big business question. It is beyond the expertise of this or any MCA Board. The MCA needs to hire experts to understand what is the best way to use the facilities for MCA Homeowners.
      Deferring to TMCC and meeting all their subsidization demands is not fair to MCA Homeowners and we’re finally speaking up.

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      1. badger53186gmailcom Avatar
        badger53186gmailcom

        Sorry about 718 vs. 720. I got a bum steer. Where did you see it in Meadoword?

        Fixing the Board so that it represents the interests of Meadows as a whole is the very best solution.

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      2. Website Admin Avatar
        Website Admin

        When MCA Board made the decision to purchase TMCC’s assets in 2018, 8 of 9 MCA Directors were TMCC members. Although it retained the greenspace for the MCA, the MCA Board has never taken steps to ensure the MCA Homeowners’ assets are being used in their best interests. That’s where we are trying to get to. But it looks like TMCC members are trying to stack the deck (MCA Board) so it will continue to prioritize the interests of TMCC members over MCA Homeowners.

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      3. Harold E Haynes Avatar
        Harold E Haynes

        They don’t need much help. With the appointed board members that were appointed to fill out the terms of passing members, by the directors. they have assemble a board which is formed around a bunch of YES MEN and women. The MCA is controlled by the TMCC and our Board President and Treasure. They are not concerned or even the least bit interested in what’s in the best interest of the Meadows Property Owners. I fear they feel we can not generate enough support from the 3500 owners to move them out of control at the ballet box. Like on the National political front we need a shocking jolt to the old guard, Yes Man occupants of the MCA Board seats. Are we up for the challenge??

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