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December 2025 Board Election Recommendation

Posted on December 16, 2025April 27, 2026 by Ken

This is not easy to say, but after two years of the same leadership, our board continues to operate without transparency or owner involvement. Examples include: My Recommendation You may vote for up to five candidates. Vote for only ONE: Omar Rey Why? Because one independent voice can: I opposed Omar’s candidacy last year. This…

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Proxy Vote

To Proxy or Not to Proxy

Posted on December 13, 2025April 27, 2026 by Ken

Before you sign the proxy for a “New Gym,” here’s what you should know: How Proxies Work Don’t Want the Money Spent on a new Gym?Do NOT return the proxy. No proxy = No vote. No Cost Disclosed This proxy does not state the cost. The board needs owner approval (You) for alteration projects over…

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Boxes not checked in receiving. Bins were lining the walls up to the elevator

Crisis in Receiving: A Board-Created Fiasco

Posted on December 12, 2025April 27, 2026 by Ken

This post is written out of deep frustration and concern regarding the ongoing chaos in our building’s package receiving area. This is a severe, Board-created problem that is impacting every resident, especially during the holiday season. Staffing Crisis and Disciplinary Actions The situation in our receiving area has led to a significant loss of staff:…

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Mini Market

Report: Review of Mini-Market Contract Terms and Approval Process

Posted on December 4, 2025April 27, 2026 by Ken

A review of the recently approved automated mini-market contract shows that Brickell Key One (BK1) will not receive commission on sales, while still carrying certain operational costs and responsibilities. The contract was approved unanimously by the Board members present at the September 26th meeting . Approval Process and Due Diligence At the September 26th Board…

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Graph of 2025 vs 2026 needless budget increases

$147,760 in Unnecessary Dues Increases — Caused by Our Board

Posted on November 26, 2025April 27, 2026 by Ken

For 2026, the BK1 board raised its legal budget from $60,000 to $100,000.BKMA raised its own legal budget from $12,000 to $75,000—because they must defend themselves against the lawsuits. On top of that, BKMA’s office rent increased from $53,640 to $98,400 as a direct result of the lawsuit involving Office 205. According to multiple BKMA…

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The needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few

Budget Meeting Cancelled — A Sign of a Larger Problem

Posted on November 25, 2025April 27, 2026 by Ken

Brickell Key One has five board members. We were informed that the reason for the budget meeting’s cancellation—with only 15 minutes’ notice—was a lack of quorum. A quorum requires only three board members. So what happened? Owners deserve an explanation. This meeting was legally noticed 30 days in advance. How is it possible that three…

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