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Hello wingattack.

As Jimmy said, the process will almost always have its share of attractors and detractors in equal measure.

I’ll add that the OC (of which the EC is the representative) has an absolute duty to maintain common property. Painting (or repainting) a harborside block that is subject the issues of salt water and the elements actually seems perfectly reasonable and will ensure that the block in question maintains its prestige.

The colour is actually a moot point in this process as the OC may have been required to repaint the building to protect the concrete/brickwork/woodwork etc. Even if the building had previously been unpainted, in order to protect it from the elements, a paint job is sometimes the cheapest and most effective way to prolong the lifespan of certain materials.
To your point about the EC simply add a motion at next years AGM to increase the numbers on the EC. 7 people on the EC sounds like a good number. If, the owners are as engaged in the process as you say, then you’ll have no issue in getting other owners to volunteer, and the additional 4 people on the EC will avoid theses sorts of ‘white-washes’ from occurring again.

But ultimately a tin of salmon coloured paint costs the same as white: so, if the owners really object to the colour then they can add a motion to the AGM in 5 years’ time to paint it white….