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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I hate to spend my personal time addressing
yet another situation but I am absolutely tired of being
attacked. Constructive criticism is one thing; complaining,
bickering, and attacking is another.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>For over a week, Alan Isdell tirelessly
installed the new swingset at the playground. Do you know what that
means? He took his personal time away from his child so that your
child(ren) would have a safe, and improved, playset. He and my
husband were down there early yesterday finishing up and putting down mulch for
your enjoyment at the Easter Egg Hunt. Alan installed it to save the HOA
budget the $700 Home Depot would have charged for
installation. </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Surely everyone saw it going up, since it wasn't an
overnight project, so did anyone call and offer to help? Brandon
Harris was the only person that actually stopped by and helped Alan out.
Thanks to Brandon and shame on the rest of you. But even worse, I
didn't hear one "thanks" yesterday. Wow, that really motivates you to work
harder. The members of this Board spend more personal time making repairs
to save money on labor charges than you'll ever know. Their families sacrifice
because their time could be spent with their family and their own home
improvement projects. </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Here's the bigger issue. While the Rago's and
Lechwold's (Harbor Lane) children were enjoying the new playset, commentary
between them included that "the Board was sanctimonious and on a
powertrip with the proposed covenants". One of them also said that
"the Board members were the biggest offenders of the
documents". Every Board member, and Committee Chair, have full-time
jobs with tremendous responsibilities for personnel and P& L. We all
have enough to keep up with in our own lives; we don't need Board positions to
feel good about ourselves. We do this because we're committed to the
neighborhood. But that commitment is being tested.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Let me remind them, and everyone, that we are not
in high school anymore. Overhearing this crap yesterday reminded me
of the petty behavior that occurs among high school halls. This type
of behavior is the core at the toxicity that continues to trickle through
the neighborhood; not a disagreement of the covenants content
itself. </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Such behavior is rude, disrespectful,
negative, and (really) pretty cowardly. It's cowardly because most of the
Board were in attendance so why couldn't they come over and say "Hey, we're
concerned that you're offending the rules and that you're on a power trip."
Maybe it would have led to some clarifying conversation. Instead, you attack us
literally right behind our backs. I only hope you teach your
children better manners that what you displayed yesterday. I'm
so tired of defending and explaining but if you're going to attack something
that I'm a part of behind my back, I have the right to bring such behavior into
the light of day. Have the courage to constructively approach the Board if
you have issues & quit the petty back-stabbing. It's in bad taste and it
certainly isn't a good example to others, nor or children. </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>So, it's obvious to me that the Rago's and
Lechwold's think they can do a better job with the proposed documents. The
voting was extended until May 1, 2009 and we urge you to vote, regardless
of how you vote.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2> Mr. & Mrs Rago/Mr. & Mrs.
Lechwold: if the vote doesn't go one way or the other, it's best to
continue to work on them for approval. Since you have better ways to do
such, you can take the project over on May 2nd.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I'll have all of the documentation ready
to go, along with how to contact our HOA attorney, so please contact me,
via email, to arrange a time to pick them up. </FONT></DIV>
<DIV>Mr. Rago, you suggested we have a BBQ at the pool opening. We think
that's a great idea so will you attend the next Board meeting (2nd Tuesday at
7:00) and take the lead on the event? The HOA budget could pay for the
meat and the neighbors could bring sides. Scott Smith's Board had one and
I heard positive things about it..</DIV></DIV></FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML>