Participation, Accessibility, Collaboration, Excellence (P.A.C.E.): Preserving a Clean, Safe & Prosperous Community
PHCC Articles & Bylaws
Bylaws Amendments and Revision were approved by PHCC membership on February 2, 2021, at the PHCC community meeting.
Six years ago (2020), PHCC’s Board of Directors reviewed the organization’s Bylaws. It provided recommendations to ensure one of the organization’s governing documents reflected current and best practices (the Bylaws were last amended in October 2010).
Attached you will find revisions to PHCC’s Bylaws, which must be submitted to the organization’s membership in good standing for approval by majority vote.
General Updates:
Amendments to the language of the Articles of Incorporation to reflect current practice. (Article IV: Authority and Limitations, 7).
Amendment to the language of the Articles of Incorporation so the Board’s practice for a reason to deny membership applicant for a known felon is aligned with and as defined by Sec 4, Art. VI, FL Constitution, and Sect. 98.0751, FL Statutes. (Article IV, Authority and Limitations, 9).
Amendment to the language of the Bylaws membership annual dues assessment language to reflect PHCC’s current practices and reflect those realities. (Article IV: Dues, A)
It is the Board’s opinion that the changes highlighted above in the attached document; reflect the current reality of day-to-day processes. Therefore, the Board requests that the membership vote in favor of the revisions.
2025 Revisions to the Articles & Bylaws to be Reviewed and voted on by the Body in March/April 2026.
To: Pine Hills Community Council (PHCC) Membership
From: Julien Serrano-O’Neil, ACNP, President
Date: February 25, 2026
Subject: Review of Proposed Amendments to PHCC Articles & Bylaws
Dear PHCC Members,
Last year, the Articles & Bylaws Ad-Hoc Committee presented proposed amendments to our governing documents. While the notice was distributed, the matter was not formally placed on the agenda for action during the previous administration.
In the interest of transparency and proper procedure, I am re-sharing these proposed amendments for your review ahead of our March 3, 2026 General Meeting.
In accordance with our amendment provisions:
The proposed amendments will be formally presented at the March 3, 2026 meeting.
They will remain on the table for consideration.
A vote for ratification (or non-ratification) will take place at the next regular meeting on April 7, 2026.
Adoption requires a two-thirds (2/3) majority vote of members present.
If approved, any amendments to the Articles of Incorporation will be filed with the State of Florida as required by law.
We encourage all members to review the proposed changes carefully and come prepared for thoughtful discussion. Strong governance depends on active and informed participation.
Thank you for your continued commitment to PHCC and to Pine Hills.