Tom,  

You were on the board so the answer to your question, or a point you attempted to make, is in our By-Laws, specifically this ARTICLE VIII,  FINANCE.  You will observe board's action is only needed for para (a) and (c), the board's decision is NOT needed for (d) nor (e).  Included for your convenience below is the relevant by-laws text.

Slobodan

ARTICLE VIII 

Section 8.02. Sources of Financial Support. 

The Association shall be financed by:

(a) The annual charge established by the Board of Directors under Section 5.14(a) and
such other charges or fees authorized by the Charter and the By-laws;
(b) Funds derived from the operation of amenities, including memberships;
(c) Gifts and bequests to the Association, restricted or unrestricted, accepted by the
Board of Directors;
(d) Public or private grants to the Association, restricted or unrestricted; and
(e) Federal, State, or Worcester County funds available to the Association.