Saturday, July 23, 2016
STILL NO ANSWER FROM THE WPA BOARD AS TO WHETHER THEY WILL DO THE LEGAL, AND RIGHT THING, AND OPEN THE AUGUST DREDGING MEETING TO THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY.
WE CAN'T CONTINUE TO OPERATE LIKE THIS! WE NEED A LITTLE JUSTICE!
Friday, July 22, 2016
THE WEDGEFIELD EXAMINER RECEIVES A LETTER FROM A NEW RESIDENT CONCERNING WEDGEFIELD, AND THE BOARD
The following letter has been sent by a concerned, new resident to Wedgefield. As always, I have removed the name to protect the innocent. If you have comments, you are welcome to send an email to: wedgefieldexaminerthe@yahoo.com.
Thank you for your comments on the Wedgefield Examiner site.
My husband and I moved into Wedgefield less than a year ago and are very disappointed in the current lack of maintenance that affects each and every homeowner there. We understand that it is absolutely pointless to try to get things changed as our board is firmly entrenched and running their own ship. Certainly wish I had known this prior to purchasing in Wedgefield. That being said, it seems there should be numerous options for at least changing the current predicament related to the golf course and lack of amenities, including resident purchase, county purchase (for use by the schools), separate purchase of the golf course and tennis courts/pool. Our community will die if we don’t continue to draw young families. That certainly will not happen with absolutely nothing for the children at Wedgefield.
I suspect I am like most others in that I don’t want to get wrapped up in bickering with board people who have no interest in what I think anyway. If there’s something I can offer that keeps me away from that mess, I am more than happy to participate.
In the meantime, I appreciate your efforts on behalf of our community. If there were a bunch of you, then things might change.
Best,
Thursday, July 21, 2016
WHY DOES ANYONE IN WEDGEFIELD HAVE TO PUT UP WITH THIS LAX MAINTENANCE.
The following pictures represent the conditions of several lots in Wedgefield that are adjacent to homes. This is not the lot I wrote the board about earlier this week. I received a quick response from the Community Liaison, regarding the lot next to my home, and the lot was mowed the same day. This was the first time in months.
Today, as I was working in my own yard, and glanced across the canal, I noticed the lot pictured below. This overgrown mess is situated right next door to a beautiful home, and a yard that is well maintained by the owner. The over grown lot is situated almost directly across the canal from our board Grounds Chair. How could it go unnoticed? Where is the board, ARC, and the Grounds chair? Why do we have to live with these conditions that violate our governing documents?
The lot next to my home was mowed on Monday. On Tuesday, I attended the board meeting, and waited appropriately, raised my hand, waited to be recognized by the President, and respectfully (no side comments, or complaints) asked a few questions regarding the grounds maintenance contract. The Grounds Chair, rolled his eyes, and put is hands up "like her" to entertain someone in the audience, before I could get my question out. I asked him to at least wait until I finished my questions.
Here's the pictures. It is no surprise to me that people are hesitant to send complaints, or ask questions when the board participates in abuse, and ridicule of members. It is no surprise that the President announced that only one person submitted their resume to fill the vacant board seat. Go to the meeting tapes to hear board members call questioning board members moronic, and worse.
NOTICE: THE TAPE OF THE WPA JULY BOARD MEETING IS NOW AVAILABLE ON THE WEDGEFIELD TIMES SITE. THANK YOU, WEDGEFIELD TIMES, FOR PROVIDING THE MEETING TAPE. YOUR WPA BOARD HAS NOT PROVIDED IT IN MONTHS. IS THE BOARD AFRAID OF PROVIDING A SOURCE THAT ALLOWS US TO HEAR THEIR WORDS?
The Wedgefield Examiner side kick, and investigative wonder dog asks, "isn't it said that a man is as good as his word"? Let's hear their words when they conduct our business!
IS IT TIME FOR RESIDENTS TO UNITE, AND ASK THE BOARD TO FORM A PRESERVATION COMMITTEE FOR WEDGEFIELD?
While I wait for an answer from the board as to whether they will open a meeting to ALL residents, that includes the Water Amenities Committee, the board, and 79 canal lot owners, I fear for the Wedgefield Community. At this point, no one who bought property here, has what the real estate add said they were buying into. The misleading adds continue today.
Here's two, but you look, and select any that you would like to analyze.
*"owners have access to a private boat ramp, and membership is available for golf course, tennis courts, and pool."
*"boosts gorgeous views of golf course."
*home on a HUGE (typed as printed in the ad) deep water canal lot."
What has changed is that most potential buyers, fooled by the written hype, can easily drive through, and see that it just isn't so. No one can argue as they have in the past, that the decay, or improvement of the asset in your back yard, doesn't do a thing to the value of my property.
What is worse, is that for the most part, there is concern, and sadness concerning the very individual property we each call home. Perhaps, it is time we meet, and explore through a special committee, what will make Wedgefield whole. Perhaps, there should be exploration to the idea of buying the golf course, projecting costs of maintenance, circumstances of operation, etc. Isn't it time we left our individual selfish motives, and agendas, to a bigger picture, and wrap up the security of the PUD, and make Wedgefield whole again? It doesn't mean it could be accomplished. I do think that it is time we unite, and at least explore it.
If you have thoughts, for - or against it. You can email The Wedgefield Examiner at wedgefieldexaminerthe@yahoo.com. I'll be happy to share your comments, but your name will be removed to protect the writer.
In the mean time, I'll wait for an answer from the board. Without any intention of being vindictive, I firmly believe that calling a meeting, and including only 79 residents, violates our governing documents. Our community should not be divided. We should all get to hear first hand, on any issue, let alone dredging.
Here's two, but you look, and select any that you would like to analyze.
*"owners have access to a private boat ramp, and membership is available for golf course, tennis courts, and pool."
*"boosts gorgeous views of golf course."
*home on a HUGE (typed as printed in the ad) deep water canal lot."
What has changed is that most potential buyers, fooled by the written hype, can easily drive through, and see that it just isn't so. No one can argue as they have in the past, that the decay, or improvement of the asset in your back yard, doesn't do a thing to the value of my property.
What is worse, is that for the most part, there is concern, and sadness concerning the very individual property we each call home. Perhaps, it is time we meet, and explore through a special committee, what will make Wedgefield whole. Perhaps, there should be exploration to the idea of buying the golf course, projecting costs of maintenance, circumstances of operation, etc. Isn't it time we left our individual selfish motives, and agendas, to a bigger picture, and wrap up the security of the PUD, and make Wedgefield whole again? It doesn't mean it could be accomplished. I do think that it is time we unite, and at least explore it.
If you have thoughts, for - or against it. You can email The Wedgefield Examiner at wedgefieldexaminerthe@yahoo.com. I'll be happy to share your comments, but your name will be removed to protect the writer.
In the mean time, I'll wait for an answer from the board. Without any intention of being vindictive, I firmly believe that calling a meeting, and including only 79 residents, violates our governing documents. Our community should not be divided. We should all get to hear first hand, on any issue, let alone dredging.
Wednesday, July 20, 2016
MY RESIDENT LETTER TO THE BOARD REQUESTING AN OPEN CANAL DREDGING MEETING
Here is my letter to the board. It explains my thoughts. Please consider sending an email, dropping off a note to the office, or drop box, and ask our board to be open, and do the right thing.
Tuesday, July 19, 2016
BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE JULY 19TH WPA BOARD MEETING AND PERHAPS YOU SHOULD CONSIDER A CALL TO ACTION
This will be brief. The meeting started at 7:00pm, and closed at approximately 7:45pm., and included several member comments.
Board members in attendance: President Walton, Garrison, Johnson, Ebert, Cline, Anderson, McMillin
Board members absent: DeMarchi, John Walton
17 members in attendance
HIGHLIGHTS:
*Only one resume was submitted for consideration by the board to fill the vacant board seat left by DeMarchi
*At least 6 complaints were received by the board regarding lot maintenance
*18 liens were filed for non payment of assessments
*The Welcome Committee reported two new residents to the condo area, and the chair said that the move in (sales of homes) were down substantially since the first of the year
*The Water Amenities Committee reported that the canal residents would be getting a notice of a meeting regarding a maintenance dredge. The meeting is tentatively scheduled for August 11th at 7:00pm. Note: During the resident comments, a non canal lot resident asked if all residents could attend. Your board said no. The reasons were vague. One was that there wouldn't be enough room for everyone. This is the call to action. I don't care who the board thinks is paying, or not, but I think it is time for this board to quit hiding information from us, quit dividing us further, and if what they plan to do is legal, and above board, everyone gets to hear it, and the residents - canal, or not, get to hear, see reactions, questions, and board explanations first hand. During the last approach to dredging, the board held the same meeting multiple times using a script, so that everyone heard the same thing. The board could take it off site to a location that allowed the meeting to accommodate anyone who wanted to attend. WRITE, AND CALL THE BOARD, AND TELL THEM WHEN THEY CONDUCT BUSINESS WE SHOULD ALL GET TO SEE, AND HEAR IT. Every resident here should be concerned about what is in their back yard, and how this board will treat them.
More to follow. It is getting late.
P.S. CANAL LOT OWNERS: You write the board and tell them you want all residents invited. Don't let this potential project carry the taint of underhanded, and secret. Make this board stand up, and talk straight to all of us. They'd like to handle it this way, because they've convinced you that there is no other way, and our Legal Chair appears to have been driving this legal train to make us believe there is no other way for years. We should all be concerned about what is happening on the golf course lots, canals, and Wedgefield in general. Don't let them divide us, and then use it against us when they fire up "their constituency!
Board members in attendance: President Walton, Garrison, Johnson, Ebert, Cline, Anderson, McMillin
Board members absent: DeMarchi, John Walton
17 members in attendance
HIGHLIGHTS:
*Only one resume was submitted for consideration by the board to fill the vacant board seat left by DeMarchi
*At least 6 complaints were received by the board regarding lot maintenance
*18 liens were filed for non payment of assessments
*The Welcome Committee reported two new residents to the condo area, and the chair said that the move in (sales of homes) were down substantially since the first of the year
*The Water Amenities Committee reported that the canal residents would be getting a notice of a meeting regarding a maintenance dredge. The meeting is tentatively scheduled for August 11th at 7:00pm. Note: During the resident comments, a non canal lot resident asked if all residents could attend. Your board said no. The reasons were vague. One was that there wouldn't be enough room for everyone. This is the call to action. I don't care who the board thinks is paying, or not, but I think it is time for this board to quit hiding information from us, quit dividing us further, and if what they plan to do is legal, and above board, everyone gets to hear it, and the residents - canal, or not, get to hear, see reactions, questions, and board explanations first hand. During the last approach to dredging, the board held the same meeting multiple times using a script, so that everyone heard the same thing. The board could take it off site to a location that allowed the meeting to accommodate anyone who wanted to attend. WRITE, AND CALL THE BOARD, AND TELL THEM WHEN THEY CONDUCT BUSINESS WE SHOULD ALL GET TO SEE, AND HEAR IT. Every resident here should be concerned about what is in their back yard, and how this board will treat them.
More to follow. It is getting late.
P.S. CANAL LOT OWNERS: You write the board and tell them you want all residents invited. Don't let this potential project carry the taint of underhanded, and secret. Make this board stand up, and talk straight to all of us. They'd like to handle it this way, because they've convinced you that there is no other way, and our Legal Chair appears to have been driving this legal train to make us believe there is no other way for years. We should all be concerned about what is happening on the golf course lots, canals, and Wedgefield in general. Don't let them divide us, and then use it against us when they fire up "their constituency!
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