Please distribute to all Board members for their review and place a copy of this e-mail in the correspondence file.
Dear Board,
Nothing will change in this plantation as long as you, the Board, continue to do things the old way. Last night’s meeting, or non-meeting, just continues to demonstrate the callous disregard that five members of the Board have for the residents of this Plantation and fellow Board members. Shame on you. Did anyone prepare for the meeting?
On April 11 , 2011 Bob Moran sent a letter to Jacky Walton,President, and John McBride, Legal Chair in which he specifically addressed Reorganizational Meetings. This letter should be in the Legal File. If it is not, ask Johnny where it went. If he doesn’t know, ask why!
Bob was the attorney of record and re-iterated his concerns about the Board conducting meetings in secret. He specifically mentions reorganizational meetings. His written opinion was, and I quote:
“Initially I reiterate my advice to the Board to refrain from conducting business in executive session.There are very few purposes of conducting meetings which are not open to the Membership. Members may be prevented from participating in the meeting, but they should be given the opportunity to attend. This includes the organizational meeting conducted at the conclusion of the Annual meeting and, by implication, any subsequent re-organizational meeting.”
Yes, Jason, John was on the Board when this letter was written. I fail to see how anyone with half a brain could misinterpret Mr. Moran’s opinion. You, and four others, certainly did not prepare for last night’s meeting. The five of you owe the residents who were present an apology for your error.
The letter was addressed to you, Jacky. Did you read it? I am disappointed in you and wonder how many of the 318 people who voted for you in 2010 will feel the same way. You certainly did not speak on their behalf when you, and four others, went against the written advice of the attorney.
As Board members, you failed to do your homework. A big Thank You to the four Board members who voted to keep the meeting open. Secrecy breeds suspicion!
As to the rest of the meeting...
Bob, as Legal Chair, you will have many hours of daytime work to do. Do you have the time? I was under the impression that you worked until 7 during the week. Will this cause conflict with the suit that you are party to? Will you allow residents access to the legal files or will you continue to support the blatant violation of our rights under the By-laws? Will you continue to set policy on your own, as Johnny and George did, without bringing this policy to the Board?
To reappoint Jason as Community Liaison was a slap in the face to all Wedgefield. He has not had a report in seven months and has failed to answer most resident concerns. Jacky, his failings may come back to haunt you as you are ultimately responsible for performance.
What has happened to the community activities we used to enjoy, Jackie? The 4th of July Parade and the Tree Lighting are just two we have missed. Has anyone been welcomed to the community since Yvette resigned?
Janine, you have a big job ahead of you. Our annual assessment notices should go out before January 1. According to delinquency policy, you may have to send letters of foreclosure and/or lien notices.
Al, you also have a large job ahead of you since you are responsible for the day-to day operation of the office. The corporate secretary is also responsible for the Policy Manual. If you are putting together a committee, I would like to volunteer.
It is disturbing to me that you started the new Board on the same old foot!
