Central Pool Plans: What Changed Since the 2025 Estimate?

Central Pool Plans: What Changed Since the 2025 Estimate?

A lower price gets our attention. But does it buy the same improvements? In June 2025, then-President Matt Oliver presented a preliminary estimate of $732,500 to renovate the existing Central Pool and patio in place. On October 20, 2026, General Manager Christel Antone presented options totaling roughly $307,000–$401,000 for the pool, deck, cabana and pump…

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OVA Bylaws Amendments — Revisited

In their October general meeting, the OVA Board of Directors voted to engage legal counsel to pursue a petition with the Sonoma County Superior Court, with the goal of enacting Bylaws amendments identical to those voted on by the OVA membership in this year’s spring election. Text of the Bylaws amendment proposals Bylaws Amendments Pros…

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Thank you, Leslie Brockman!

If you have taken your grandchildren to Grandparents’ Week or the Easter egg event in Oakmont, chances are you have seen Leslie Brockman busily making sure everyone is having a good time. At the October 20 OVA Board meeting, President Spanier presented Leslie with Oakmont’s first Legacy Award, recognizing her many years of exceptional service.…

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Berger Has Two Price Tags: The Building and the Money

The Berger Center project is moving closer to real contracts and real costs at a time when both construction and borrowing are becoming more expensive. In his September 15 President’s Report, OVA President Steve Spanier said, “On the Berger project, we’re still on track to identify and sign contracts with a project manager, an architect,…

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Our Oakmont Community Up Close

Facts, questions and conversations about the community we share There is always a lot happening in and around Oakmont. Some subjects deserve more than a quick social media post or comment, so I’m going to try something new: Our Oakmont Community Up Close, a recurring Oakmont Observer feature taking a closer look at something that…

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