Proposed Security System Debate

The following is a comment from a resident of 900 Marshy Cove.
(Just as a matter of privacy, I do not include any names. )
My response is posted below.

Thanks for writing. There is more than one side to this story.
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"Because you maybe in favor of the security system is no reason to persuade people to vote the way you want. The Blog should be unbiased! I personally do not appreciate this type of writing. Put in the Blog what it is going to cost the residence. And the fact that is you do not have you entry card during the middle of the night, Holidays, etc. you have no way of getting into the building. Also, it does not make the building totally safe. An unwelcome person can walk in behind any vehicle coming or going.

The best thing it does is keep out the Pizza delivery man and service people. Our reserve money is to protect us from unexpected cost. The condo's across from Snapper"s restaurant had to come up with thousands of dollars to do unexpected repairs. I have a friend at Ocean City that had a condo at the Avalon. Their building is only a couple of years older than ours and they had to come up with $20,000.00 plus dollars for an unexpected expense. So this system is not free to the condo owners! "
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The blog site is unofficial. I make no claim to represent any consensus of opinion nor to represent the board,
My intent is to report, post articles of interest, and occasionally express an opinion.

I've been to the last two board meetings and I just like the idea.
I am familiar with the proposed technology and feel that it will make things safer.
Yes, anybody can get into the garage; however, the two interior stairway doors
that would permit entry into the upper levels are included in the scope.

The current entry system would not be removed. As I understand, You still could ring yourself into the lobby. Find your name on the list. If the phone number is your cell phone, your in.
Anyway, Todd was talking about fobs not cards. If you lost your fob, your probably lost your key ring.

I hear your argument regarding the value of the system. Yes. $20,000 is a big ticket.
That's about $400+ per unit. In short, is it worth the money?
I guess the residents need to argue that.
Maybe more will come to the next board meeting.

See you at the next meeting.
More opinions are welcome. mc900@comcast.net