Fund Misappropriation
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Horse Crosswalk: $80-120K
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Rose replacement without water source/replacement: $16000/year
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Special Snow Removal Grading Equipment delivery 03/23
EXPECT MORE
Horse Crosswalk & Signage
Horse Crosswalk: Board Majority failed to obtain a Professional Matrix Analysis to determine the "need and use" to install the lighted horse crossing.
HOW CAN THEY JUSTIFY THE COST vs USE?
Do you approve of the LCPOA Board spending 80-120K to install
horse crosswalk with signage at
CALLE CENTRO & AVENIDA LA CRESTA??
Lighted Crosswalk at Calle Centro & Avenida La Cresta
Two Additional Planned
Equipment Cost $80,000+ each
Another is Coming
to your Neighborhood
Soon!
"...This is my Legacy" Rick DeAndero
🌹 LCPOA War of the Roses 🌹
​"The LCPOA BOD has for the third Open Session Meeting in a row tabled the topic of rose replacement and an annual rose maintenance contract totaling $21,000 The Beautification spokesperson is Mr. Fletcher Satterwhite who is a nice man and a longtime member of our community. In his report to the BOD in the January Open Session Meeting he gave a lengthy and detailed report of the state of the 130 plus rose bushes within our community. His detailed report brought to light the sad state of these roses and that just a few short years ago were planted at a cost of several thousand dollars to the members. His findings detailed the provider as he called it, but would not provide the name of the vendor. It turned out to be Everthrive Landscape Inc. who has been a vendor for several years and has been paid over $360,000 in the last 3 years for services rendered. Everthrive was being paid for the last 7 months to care for and water the roses. In Mr. Satterwhite’s report he mentioned how these roses were not watered for 7 months and 13% of the roses died. When the roses need to be pruned for the winter they butchered them and cut them down to the ground. “Wrong, Not the Proper Technique “. This company is being paid $120,000 a year, 12% of the LCPOA budget. FOR WHAT!, I ask. We have no parks, club houses, etc. The BOD has seriously lapsed on their oversight of The Beautification Committee. The BOD claims they do weeding, trimming, and other landscaping services. I would like to see and our members deserve to see the contracts, detailed invoices and payments made to Everthrive. The perplexing part to this story is that the BOD has not asked or demanded Everthrive to reimburse or replace the dead roses. Yet Mr. Satterwhite had a proposal prepared to have the BOD vote on for an annual contract of $16,000 PLUS an additional estimate for $5,000 for rose replacement totaling $21,000. Is this new contract the same vendor? Hhmmmm. Our members should demand that our elected Board Members be held fiscally responsible and do their fiduciary duty and take action with Everthrive on this issue. The members should not foot the bill on this gross error or lapse of their contractual obligations". LCPOA Member Steve Brown
Prior BOD President Cal Westra PAID for a SNOW REMOVAL grader to be delivered to his property in March 2023
NINE YEARS after the snowstorm
Did you have one delivered to your home??
Fund Misappropriation:
Inappropriate use of association funds for personal purposes
Unveiling Misuse of Association Funds: Alleged Ties to Board Private Party Raise Concerns
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The governance of a property owners' association (POA), according to Davis-Stirling, should be marked by transparency, fairness, and the responsible use of association funds. However, recent revelations have cast a shadow of doubt over the integrity of our POA board. Reports suggest that a specific board member, with connections to a private party, may have wielded their influence to divert association funds for personal gain. On the other hand, proposals made by Michael Ghafouri, which could benefit the community, have been overlooked in favor of projects favored by this influential group. These revelations cast a shadow on questionable management decisions of association funds and raise questions about the integrity of decision-making within our POA. Such actions strike at the core of ethical governance, prompting residents to question the true motivations behind the management of our community's resources.
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A Complex Web of Influence:
The foundation of any POA's leadership lies in the collective decisions made by its board members, each of whom is entrusted with the duty to uphold the best interests of the community. However, allegations of a single board member's affiliation with a private party have raised concerns about undue influence and potential conflicts of interest. The apparent misuse of association funds for personal purposes raises questions about the independence of the board's decision-making process and whether certain members prioritize their connections over the well-being of the community.
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The Boundaries of Financial Responsibility:
One of the fundamental responsibilities of an HOA board is to manage association funds responsibly, ensuring that they are allocated to benefit the entire community. Allegations of the inappropriate use of these funds for personal purposes by a board member threaten to erode the association's financial security and compromise the trust residents place in their leadership. It becomes essential to hold those in positions of power accountable and demand full transparency regarding financial decisions.
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Impact on Community Trust:
The allegations of a board member's involvement with a private party and the possible misappropriation of association funds have a significant impact on the trust between residents and their leadership. A community thrives on open communication, ethical governance, and the assurance that decisions are made without bias or personal interest. The alleged actions undermine this trust, leaving property owners concerned about the direction in which our association is headed.
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Upholding Ethical Governance:
The essence of ethical leadership within a POA rests on a commitment to the community's well-being above personal gain. It is the responsibility of the board to ensure that its decisions are guided by the principles of integrity, transparency, and accountability. Any actions that deviate from these principles risk compromising the harmony and financial stability of our community.
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Demanding Accountability:
As engaged and concerned homeowners, it is our duty to demand accountability from our POA board. Open dialogues, thorough investigations, and a commitment to upholding the community's best interests are essential to rebuilding the trust that has been shaken. By actively participating in discussions and holding the board responsible for its actions, we can work together to restore the ethical foundation of our association's governance.
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