A couple of things:
– the strata manager isn’t going to bring up renewal of the agreement if it automatically rolls over. It is up to the OC to be vigilant and take steps to change the manager if they want to, which would require some work a few months before expiry.
– I am not sure why you abstained on the motion in relation to the budget. If I were in that position I would have voted against and requested that the reasons for my objection be specifically noted in the minutes – that way you have it on record. An abstention is a waste of your vote in those circumstances.
Strata can be difficult – for the first five or six years I was in my present place I was abused, insulted and at certain points almost reduced to tears. Amongst other things I have gotten rid of 4 incompetent strata managers. I won’t go into the details of all the other dramas we have had, but believe me it has been very stressful at times. But I have no intention of going anywhere. Ultimately it is your choice.