Drainage Chair, Al DeMarch gave the report. I've tried to provide information to the best of my ability. Listen to the Drainage Report at The Wedgefield Times. This is important because it may lead us down a very risky trail. DeMarchi reports that there are small projects that will come up. He suggests that they hire Jacky Walton. Jacky has the equipment and a good reputation and he has done work for the condo association. Jacky Walton says he does have a backhoe, etc, but doesn't want someone saying he is taking advantage. John Walton likes the idea of having the work done in house. Garrison says that the situation does present problems and there is only one bid. McBride says he would hate to put Jacky Walton in a conflict of interest, he doesn't want to see that situation happen again, and this is totally wrong and looks bad. DeMarchi says they'll discuss it at the closed executive meeting your board is planning. Remember they stated they'd hold a closed meeting because it is personnel- NOT!
The dealings and discussions between board members for contract work should be conducted during open board meetings for everyone to hear. This is our money. We have a right to observe the methods, governing documents, business sense used by the members to make decisions. This one is a no brainer! The skilled individual the board is going to discuss BEHIND CLOSED DOORS is not only a board member, but the PRESIDENT of the association! Every member of that board should be avoiding this, know better than to bring up ANY discussion that doesn't pass the test of our governing documents, let alone what any PRUDENT BUSINESS PERSON WOULD DO. McBride has it right. Remember he doesn't want to see that situation happen again and it is totally wrong and looks bad! Hold all your board responsible for planning a closed meeting that isn't justified because this isn't a personnel issue. It is a contract and ethical issue. I hold President Walton more responsible than the rest of the board. He is the PRESIDENT. Where was his real objection? Where was his removal of any committee chair who would recommend this? HE HAS THAT POWER! While they are all responsible, he is the leader. Right now it looks like he might turn his head and allow this CLOSED FAKE PERSONNEL MEETING. You are not without blame, if you haven't attended meetings, or have sat by and watched them pull the wool over your eyes!
