Adam Anderson was originally appointed to the Board and was re-elected in 2012. He was, and remains, chair of the Roads Committee. Initially, Adam did a road survey to pinpoint areas that need immediate attention. Through our management company, I think, a tree expert was contracted to deal with the tree roots. This contractor has the same certification as Peter of Great Lawns, so I am unsure as to why the Board chose to use someone else.
Adam was also chair of a sub-committee of the Water Amenities Committee. This committee was responsible for looking into funding for future maintenance of the canals. After his committee rejected the idea of a sub-association as not being practical, he then changed HIS mind and supported Bob Garrison’s idea that a sub-association be formed. Both Adam and Bob were aware of previous attempts to form this group that had been rejected by previous Boards on the advice of the attorney. Adam promised a survey that finally went out in October-November. Although the survey did not have a deadline for returning it, Adam had a report of the results for the December meeting. Of the 23 (?) responses, fewer than half supported the idea. Everyone in this community can thank Bob Garrison and Adam Anderson for wasting another year of a ten year permit and doing nothing to resolve this issue. Adam was once an independent thinker who investigated the facts before forming an opinion. What happened?
Larry McMillin was elected in 2009 and re-elected in 2012. He retains his title as chairman of the Grounds Committee. Larry was instrumental in hiring Great Lawns and works closely with them. The community has never looked better. Perhaps he can explain budgeting $10,000 for maintenance and repair of the irrigation system. It would be cheaper to use Georgetown Water and Sewer. Unfortunately, Larry does not like to make waves and continues his support of the “leaders”. He, and John Walton, do not read e-mails and are frequently clueless as to the intrigue surrounding them. If the Board is going to communicate with each other by e-mail, Kathy should print out the communications and place them in John and Larry’s mailboxes. Jacky, as president, should require them to pick up these e-mails weekly. Larry needs to stop sitting on his hands, become informed, and go on record with an opinion that sometimes goes against the majority. It’s time to think for yourself, Larry, and stand up and be counted.
John Walton was appointed in 2012 and elected for a three year term in November, 2012. John was appointed when Jackie Walters resigned and assumed chairmanship of her committees---Welcome and Communication. He did nothing for either committee. Over 20 families have moved into Wedgefield since anyone has been welcomed. Jackie continues to do a great job on the newsletter without any help from John. It was suggested, by Al DeMarchi, that John organize a party at the office for the new families and pay them to attend with a $20 Wal-Mart card. This was discussed for over 20 minutes until smarter heads prevailed and the subject was dropped. Like Larry, John does not DO e-mail and like Larry is frequently clueless. John was rewarded for his blind support of the ‘leadership’ with chairmanship of the Water Amenities Committee. Why? This committee is responsible for dealing with one of the more contentious issues in the Plantation—the canals. Why would the Board appoint someone to this chairmanship who contributed NOTHING? Is it because the ‘leaders’ have promised a certain group of people that nothing will happen with the canals or the spoil site as long as they are on the Board? Get off your duff, John, and make some positive contributions to this community.
As we go into 2013, this Board has some unfinished business:
At the December meeting, the maintenance of the spoil site was discussed. Bob Garrison stated that it was WPA property and needed to be maintained by the WPA. Our Board cannot maintain some property while ignoring other property. Their neglect of the spoil site is neglect of one of our most expensive assets. Over $165,000 of private money as well as over $350,000 of WPA funds were spent in securing a ten-year permit and restoring the spoil site to usable condition. Tick-tock! Their attitude, now, is fiscally irresponsible.
A contract was awarded on December to a group to do a reserve study. Has it started? What are the specs for the study? Is it available for member review? All Board members need to have input.
Where is the 2011 audit? Was it completed? Is it available for review?
Al DeMarchi contends that he is chair of the Compliance Committee. This committee is charged with reporting REGULARLY to the Board as to their adherence to the governing documents. Has this EVER happened? Is there a Compliance Committee report available for review?
This is your community. Get involved!
PS
It’s Wednesday morning and no agenda!
