L to R: Peter Miller, Kathleen Sutherland, Larry Ellis

Peter Miller, RS, and  Larry Ellis, spoke to a packed room of Board Members and Community Association Managers at the December 11th Lunch & Learn at Ghertner & Company's learning center. Discussion included challenges in today's economic climate, as well as funding and understanding the reserve study recommendations and strategic funding solutions. The best tool to predict a community association's capital projects is a reserve study. It's a reliable guide to assist the Board of Directors plan for future replacements.  A reserve study can help avoid special assessments by forecasting the cost and timing of replacing big-ticket items such as roofs and sidewalks, so the money is available when needed.