Thank you for your kind words.

Many times i see boards who do not want to raise maintenance enough to cover the budget and later it falls on the managing agent who reccomended the increase in the first place.

I recently had a similar situation, but after fighting with the Board and putting the budget in writing and my recommendations, in addition to the possible consequences, the Board reluctantly agreed. That was last year.. this year they thanked me.

Perhaps it's time for you to run for the Board?