I want to address the Board’s request for transparency from the informal Town Hall we held for election nominations. Last week, when challenged by the Board (through Brent Middleton) to provide a meeting record, I responded that we would try to provide a recording or minutes from our Town Hall last Wednesday. During the Town Hall, some participants objected to providing recordings as it unfairly provides information to Board members who have previously used such recordings to select material for personal attacks. Meanwhile, the Board shares no information at all regarding its activities or deliberations. I have balanced both positions, and I am providing the following summary (essentially minutes). I also challenge the Board to show similar transparency to what they are asking from the general membership. We members are providing minutes from our informal meeting, shared as a courtesy. In contrast, such transparency is required on the Board’s part, but so far, it has essentially provided no information to the membership. It is my sincere hope that the Board will not engage in a double standard.
Please keep in mind that ALL lot owners were invited to the Town Hall, and Zoom was provided for those not in the Airpark. No board members, nor any of their allies in the “Working Group”, came to the meeting despite repeated invitations.
Here is a summary:
The Town Hall focused on nominations for upcoming elections. Discussions highlighted the current board’s ineffectiveness and disinterest in supporting the HOA—thus the need for a new board. Key issues included alarmism over the Association’s 501(c)(3) status, failure to take any action to resolve the tax status, the Board’s attempt to dissolve the association, see-sawing governance rules, and attacks on members by the Board. The group discussed removing problematic board members and replacing them with members would: (1) resume HOA duties, (2) pay bills owed, (3) support charities, (4) stop wasting money on lawyers, (5) disclose any hidden business interests, (6) protect our collective assets, and (7) restore a sense of community and fun to the Airpark.
It’s expected that 2026 will still be challenging, as only two positions are open for election, and the association members must continue to resist Mr. Powers’ attempts to dissolve and give away our property to “someone”. However, we can start healing in this neighborhood by reducing the influence of this destructive board and perhaps also by assisting a speedy and successful end to the litigation we now face. SAEPOA can make a full recovery after one year (for 2027), perhaps sooner with cooperation or resignation of remaining board members. The group also discussed a desire to improve on governance in general – better than all prior boards, not just the current one. Defining an ideal future for the HOA is something in which we should have general discussion.
The group discussed potential candidates, emphasizing electability and knowledge. Possible candidates for Vice President were suggested, as well as possible candidates for Secretary. Consensus emerged over those potential candidates. In the following days, the candidates would be approached. These candidates have all shown dedication to the welfare of the community and seek to build up the organization that they would serve. Preference would be focused on those who have avoided lawsuits and have shown willingness to work with all parties in the Airpark, while seeking candidates who are interested in building up the HOA, the community, and our joint property. Only certain names were discussed in the meeting, but the direction was clear, and candidates were to be sought in the following days.
The result of the meeting, its follow-on (and some old-fashioned freelance volunteerism!) is the following slate of excellent candidates:
VP – Kevin Pace
Sec’y – Brad Case
Architectural Control Committee
Kristy Case
John Gallette
Jeff Johnston
Maintenance Committee
John Lorenz
Dana MacMillan
Deborah Suddarth
