Board refers 14‑day guest rule questions to bylaws working group; residents debate limits
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Summary
The board said the 14‑day guest pass rule has been sent to its bylaws working group; residents in public comment offered conflicting views — some urging strict limits to protect members, others asking for exceptions for family.
President Tom Foster said the 14‑day guest rule has been referred to the bylaws working group for review and that the grouphas subdivided to address several membership issues.
During public comment, Jana Mapes, a member, said she supports a 14‑day cap for outside guests and argued it protects members from outside use. "I think that's more than fair because Sun City is for the people who live here," Mapes said.
Other members urged flexibility. Susan Bjork said she cannot regularly bring an out‑of‑state relative who helps her exercise because the 14‑day cap makes repeat visits cumbersome. "I can't bring her multiple times a summer to work out in my pool here that I pay for because of the 14 day rule," Bjork said.
Why it matters: The rule affects how non‑residents access facilities with day passes and impacts clubs that sometimes invite outside participants. The board will receive recommendations from the bylaws working group before any change is made.
Next steps: The bylaws subcommittee charged with the membership and election items will study guest‑pass options and return recommendations; Foster said legal work has been done on related items such as per‑property versus per‑person assessments and that the working group will report back to the board.
Ending: Board members asked residents with perspectives to continue to provide input to the working group, which will make a recommendation before the board acts.
