What a New Board Could Do

A most recent email from Mr. Ponto (yes, the same one suing the Association) indicated that those opposing the current Board have nothing constructive to offer.  This is quite untrue, and for this reason I would strongly urge members to vote for the slate of nominees that just announced for office last week.  Here’s why:

1. We need to restore (and improve!) the operation, governance, and community activity of the Airpark. This includes:
   1. Holding regular meetings in person.
   2. Paying our bills to legitimate creditors!
   3. Establish proper insurance
   4. Talking freely with the membership.
   5. Overseeing (and paying for) airpark upkeep.
   6. Hosting community and charity events.
2. We need to resolve the issues that have been raised, permanently and properly!
   1. The IRS question should be resolved properly and finally, whether that involves getting some sort of understanding with the IRS, changing the tax status, whatever.
   2. Meetings and discussions should be held regarding whether any Bylaws changes should be considered.
   3. Open discussion about dues fairness, seeking the most amical resolution possible.

Of course, we have to be realistic about the following:

• The long-term issues (such as Bylaws changes and dues) may take time to resolve the differences among airpark owners, and that we may have to accept the best consensus possible. Be assured, however, that any such changes will require a 2/3 majority of the lot owners (66 of 99 “yes” votes).
• In the short term (over the next year), the current Board will likely be under the influence of Mr. Powers (2 of 3 voting members will be from his group). Thus, newly elected members will be limited in their actions until a year from now.  Alternatively, the remaining board members could resign (a great idea)!

Please keep in mind, that even with minority membership on the Board, the following improvements can be made immediately:

• New board members can communicate freely with the entire membership – something that has completely broken down.
• The new members can demand public meetings, and that they occur regularly.
• The stranglehold on legal assistance will be broken. Our current Vice President will no longer be our only way of interfacing with legal professionals.

The last of these items may be pivotal in resolving the disputes and lawsuits facing the association.

Protect your investment.  Vote for these new candidates!