IS THE CANAL DREDGING EFFORT ROLLING IN CLOVER (MONEY ENOUGH), OR HAS THE CANAL COMMITTEE FAILED TO RAISE THE NECESSARY FUNDS THROUGH PRIVATE CONTRIBUTIONS, AND THEY JUST WON'T TELL US?

I can't believe that we are into July and don't have any concrete answers regarding the dredging, and the results of the canal committee's effort to collect sufficient funds to move forward with the dredging.  Why the disbelief?  First, I'm use to the board's general "ground hog" approach to governance.  It could be called hide and seek also.  

My family commitments kept me away from a few board meetings.  I've been updating myself with calls to people who have attended the meetings, and review of the minutes.  It is my understanding that during the June WPA board meeting, that John Walton, water amenities chair could not give an update on the total of funds voluntarily collected from the canal lot owners.  I'm told that he reported that he hadn't updated his figures, prior to the meeting.  I found that to be strange initially, but on second thought even stranger after I reviewed the minutes for April and May.  

APRIL 17, 2018 WATER AMENITIES REPORT:

"$126,300 toward dredging.  Meeting with dredge on April 27th.  Was giving people until May 1st, have extended deadline for dredging funds until may 1st for those who can't get money to me until then."

Wouldn't you think by the May board meeting that we'd get a report of the total amount of funds - not promised, but actually collected?  No, we don't get a total collected figure in the minutes, but we do get a motion.

MAY 15, 2018 WATER AMENITIES REPORT:

"John Walton made a motion to approve a contract between the WPA and Brad Davis (contractor) in amount of $43,000 for the required preparation work on the spoil site that has been established by Earth Works.  Motion seconded by Bob Garrison.  Execution of this contract contingent upon 2 requirements:  1) Proof to the Board's satisfaction that the required monies to meet the canal lot owners portion of the dredging have been obtained and are available for disbursement.  2) A written commitment from the dredger of choice that the cost of the dredging will not exceed $239,000 and that said dredge will be ready to begin work no later then December 1st 2018."

The May minutes do not reveal whether a figure of the amount promised or collected, was given by the committee!  Additionally, wouldn't it have been great for this motion, and all motions, if the board secretary would have noted whether this motion passed or not, and if so, what the vote count was?  

Wouldn't the membership expect that by the June meeting that the board would have demanded knowing how much money was collected, and a report made to the membership?  After all our assessment/reserve money is going to pay up to 1/3 of this project.  Once again, we are left in the dark by this board's shadowy actions.

  

THE WEDGEFIELD EXAMINER WILL BE PUBLISHING SOON

I hope to start publishing again in the next few days.  My husband has been home for about a month, but nurses continue to arrive at our door throughout the week.  I've reached the point where we have a plan in place to continue with all the medical requirements, but give me a bit of time to do what I do.

The critical situation I face as guardian for my daughter in CT continues to keep me on the keyboard, and in conference calls with her advocate attorney, and the state of CT.  Over the last week or two, it appears at times that we are making progress.  I sincerely thank the Wedgefield residents who helped write and call legislators.  Our work may take awhile.  To keep updated, or see what it was all about, you can visit "Robin Lynn's Journey", at this site robinlynsjourney-helpherwin.com

Today I came across some words of wisdom that I embrace whole heartedly.  They speak to my varied experience here in Wedgefield, and several areas of my life.  Here it is: