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January Board Meeting Report from SaveMarinaHills

The Directors, the Board's Lawyer Richard Tinnelly and Ms. Bergstrom and Ms. Powell from Keystone Pacific, who had conducted the private executive portion of the board meeting, invited the homeowners into the club house at about 6:15 P.M.

The meeting was attended by a rather large gathering of about 80 homeowners. In order for homeowners to be able to follow the meeting, SaveMarinaHills had photographed and duplicated the agenda from the display case in front of the club house.

President Jane Dry announced that former Secretary Calvin Wilson's resignation had created a vacancy on the Board and suggested to fill this vacancy by appointment. The Board suggested Mrs. Linda Baker as the only candidate. The remaining Board members seconded these proposals and all sitting board members voted to appoint Mrs. Baker as the fifth board member. Mrs. Baker, who is also the sitting Vice President of the Siena sub-association, had been waiting in the first row of the audience and was asked to come to the front of the room and sit with the other Marina Hills directors. This whole process, from declaring the vacancy to filling the vacant director's position, took less than 90 seconds.

Next, the agenda called for the activity report from the Employee of the Board Cheryl Wilson who normally sits with all Directors in the front of the room. But Mrs. Wilson was talking to other homeowners in the back of the room, so no activity report was given.

Within the next literally 60 seconds the board members approved about ten issues (Agenda points VII-A through VII-J). This was done without any discussion and even without specific announcement so the listening homeowners would have a chance to follow what was going on. Among other issues the Board decided to kill the calendar on the official Marina Hills web site, because Keystone Pacific feels that publishing dates in the official newsletter, which comes out every two months, is sufficient.
At 6:25 P.M., more than half an hour ahead of schedule the homeowner forum started. At the homeowner forum every member is allowed to speak for three minutes and ask the Board questions.

First, about four homeowners read prepared statements against SaveMarinaHills. One Homeowner stated that Marina Hills really needed to be saved from individuals who initiated trouble, like Mr. Strupat. Local realtor Steve Christian stated that he had difficulties selling houses because a certain Mercedes with a sign was parked all the time within the community. Another homeowner stated that Mrs. Cheryl Wilson was a 'wonderful lady' and that she should not be attacked.

President Jane Dry then allowed opposite voices: A Vistara homeowner spoke out against the board-manipulated survey of the fence color and the threatening October 11, 2003, letter from Richard Tinnelly.

Mr. Hans Strupat presented the Term Limit petition with more than 100 homeowner signatures to the Board. He asked the Board why two other petition, presented to the Board on or about November 20, 2003, had not been acted upon. The Directors of the Board refused to answer.

In total about ten homeowners had the opportunity to speak.

Finally, the district delegates were called upon to deliver their reports. Because of the unusually early time , most district delegates were not yet present. Resa Blinkovitch from the Bel Fiore District reported that many homeowners in her District were still hoping that the Board would finally listen to the homeowner's complaints and wishes regarding the fence color. Again, the board gave no indication of following the homeowners wishes.

At 6:50 P.M. the meeting was adjourned.




January Board Meeting Report from SaveMarinaHills The Directors, the Board's Lawyer Richard Tinnelly and Ms. Bergstrom and Ms. Powell from Keystone Pacific, who had conducted the private executive portion of the board meeting, invited the homeowners into the club house at about 6:15 P.M. The meeting was attended by a rather large gathering of about 80 homeowners. In order for homeowners to be able to follow the meeting, SaveMarinaHills had photographed and duplicated the agenda from the display case in front of the club house. President Jane Dry announced that former Secretary Calvin Wilson's resignation had created a vacancy on the Board and suggested to fill this vacancy by appointment. The Board suggested Mrs. Linda Baker as the only candidate. The remaining Board members seconded these proposals and all sitting board members voted to appoint Mrs. Baker as the fifth board member. Mrs. Baker, who is also the sitting Vice President of the Siena sub-association, had been waiting in the first row of the audience and was asked to come to the front of the room and sit with the other Marina Hills directors. This whole process, from declaring the vacancy to filling the vacant director's position, took less than 90 seconds. Note: The Directors knew about the plan to present the Term Limit Petition and the wishes of the homeowners to eliminate director position appointments before the Board Meeting. (See Letter to Tinnelly form Jan. 13 on the web site.) Yet, despite this knowledge, the Directors appointed a new director, clearly defying the will of the homeowners. Next, the agenda called for the activity report from the Employee of the Board Cheryl Wilson who normally sits with all Directors in the front of the room. But Mrs. Wilson was talking to other homeowners in the back of the room, so no activity report was given. Within the next literally 60 seconds the board members approved about ten issues (Agenda points VII-A through VII-J). This was done without any discussion and even without specific announcement so the listening homeowners would have a chance to follow what was going on. Among other issues the Board decided to kill the calendar on the official Marina Hills web site, because Keystone Pacific feels that publishing dates in the official newsletter, which comes out every two months, is sufficient. At 6:25 P.M., more than half an hour ahead of schedule the homeowner forum started. At the homeowner forum every member is allowed to speak for three minutes and ask the Board questions. The official Marina Hills newsletter and web site should contain accurate and timely information about the proposed and past actions of the Board. Neither the web site nor the self-serving newsletter lives up to this requirement. First, about four homeowners read prepared statements against SaveMarinaHills. One Homeowner stated that Marina Hills really needed to be saved from individuals who initiated trouble, like Mr. Strupat. Local realtor Steve Christian stated that he had difficulties selling houses because a certain Mercedes with a sign was parked all the time within the community. Another homeowner stated that Mrs. Cheryl Wilson was a 'wonderful lady' and that she should not be attacked. President Jane Dry then allowed opposite voices: A Vistara homeowner spoke out against the board-manipulated survey of the fence color and the threatening October 11, 2003, letter from Richard Tinnelly. Mr. Hans Strupat presented the Term Limit petition with more than 100 homeowner signatures to the Board. He asked the Board why two other petition, presented to the Board on or about November 20, 2003, had not been acted upon. The Directors of the Board refused to answer. In total about ten homeowners had the opportunity to speak. Finally, the district delegates were called upon to deliver their reports. Because of the unusually early time , most district delegates were not yet present. Resa Blinkovitch from the Bel Fiore District reported that many homeowners in her District were still hoping that the Board would finally listen to the homeowner's complaints and wishes regarding the fence color. Again, the board gave no indication of following the homeowners wishes. At 6:50 P.M. the meeting was adjourned.






















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I did attend tonight and what a disappointment. Nothing happened. How do we get Cheryl out of her job??? When does the board reply to what has been said, or do they just sweep it under the rug and never comment??
	Vistara Homeowner 0401140020



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