Asking the Tough Questions

Well, it is time for another HOA annual members meeting and I have received a number of inquiries as to my opinion on the status of numerous issues in the subdivision. Most questions center around why the association’s business is being handled in the perpetual cloud of secrecy in which it typically is handled. As the conversation continues the real question surfaces, that being: Who is going to take the lead and ask the really tough questions like, “Why doesn’t the BOD follow the association’s policies, CCR’s and bylaws?”, and “Why all the smoke and mirrors when I ask for information?”

My short answer is: Not me, because I’m not a member!

Dave Farris is not alone in his pursuit to stop the BOD’s illegal recording the CCR’s against the properties in units 3 and 4 without the consent of the owners of record. I fully support Dave and I am sharing in every aspect of these legal proceedings.

Therefore, as a non-member, I’ll hold my peace but I will tell you there is no reason the membership cannot know the specifics of the lawsuit filed against the association. That information is a matter of public record. I am willing to share copies of all the legal proceedings to date with anyone who is interested. Just send me an email and I will forward copies of the documents to you. (As a side note on the subject of legal costs related to this action, I highly doubt the cost of litigation “may require the adoption of one or more special assessments in the very near future” as stated in the last newsletter. I view statements like that as exactly what they are - just another melodramatic attack intended to cast someone who doesn’t drink their Kool-Aid in a negative light.)

So, those who want answers will have to ask the tough questions. I understand it can be intimidating to ask when those who have opposed the BOD in the past have ended as fodder in the shark tank of anonymous weblogs. Still, you deserve answers and if I were a member I would have a number questions not only about following bylaws, CCR’s and policies but also about finances and transparency of BOD activities.

My opinion - ask questions and don’t settle for smoke and mirror answers.

Best Regards,

Tony Robinson