Sierra Ridge Home Owners Community Website, Scottsdale AZ


	Date Posted: 05/27/10	TIME TO RALLY THE TROOPS
	Posted by: Larry DeMonaco
	Post # 10-0031



	In posts 10-0025, 10-0018 and 10-0029, they talk about our board member Darren Mowrey, the secretary of our board and his CC&R violation where he built a flat roof and added an AC unit to the top of the flat roof addition. I attended the board meeting on 05/27/10 and sat there as the board calmly said that they are not going to do anything about it. I'm not sure why or who asked Kate from Jomar to have their attorney draft up a letter giving an opinion as to what should be done about the 2 violations. Do you think their own attorney is going to tell them their wrong? Does anyone see conflict of interest here? Does anyone see the corruption that is going on? Does the board of four members think 134 homeowners are that stupid? Do they really think they can get away with CC&R violations with attorney scare tactics to protect a board member who should know better? Board members, just like public officials are held to a higher standard and should be setting good examples. The same rules apply to board members just like we must follow. They hide behind their secret meetings talking about things that should be out in the open for homeowners to hear. They abuse the right to hold executive meetings so we do not hear what they decide and how to manipulate homeowners. I have asked Kate from Jomar, Dolores Thompson our new President, Darren Mowery the Secretary, Marianne Holleman our Vice President, and Judy Sides the Treasurer, numerous times for a copy of the contract between us the homeowners and Jomar Management. They refuse to produce a copy because they say it's not professional for homeowners to have a copy! Makes you wonder what they don't want us to see! Other homeowners have requested copies of Jomar's contract and have been refused as well. Once again.....WE ARE THE ASSOCIATION AND WE HAVE THE RIGHT TO HAVE IT AS HOMEOWNERS!!! The Bylaws clearly state under: Page 10, Article VIII Section 1. We need to insert a more professional staff that looks out for the homeowners of Sierra Ridge. IT'S TIME TO RALLY THE TROOPS AND TAKE OUT THE TRASH!

	Larry DeMonaco




	I agree with you Larry. I had hopes of attending the May meeting to see for myself just what kind of bureaucratic shenanigans are going on but missed the date. (Maybe a reminder again for those of us who haven’t been attending; the dates or the day of the month these meetings are held?) So many questions at this point that need to be answered. It’s apparent the Board and Jomar have little if any intention on answering our questions or addressing our concerns. They conspire together with their own self-serving agenda. Therefore; we need to ask of the 134 homeowners in Sierra Ridge (SR)how we want to proceed from here? As I mentioned in a previous post we need a general consensus of what the majority of SR homeowners want for our community. What you and Chris have done here (blog) is an admirable and noble cause and personally I feel there’s a substantial amount of support. Unfortunately, the majority of that support continues to observe from the shadows not yet willing to stick their necks out and speak up for what’s rightfully due our community. Again I suggest we make an effort to hold an informal gathering of some kind to share concerns and establish a game plan. Some questions that need to be addressed: · Do the majority of homeowners WANT change, and are they willing to support it? · When are the next elections held? Are they close enough that we can “Rally the Troops” and devise a solid plan? · Do we need to look into impeachment? Is this even an option by the bylaws? · What are our legal obligations as far as even having a HOA? · If the HOA was dissolved, how would the “issues” within SR be handled? · What are our obligations as far as having a property management company? · *What other property management companies are available? I’m sure there are many, many more topics that would come to light as we begin to move forward. The biggest thing is…we need to begin moving! I implore those of you who are reading this blog that if you agree, please express your support (anonymously if you wish). If you disagree then tell those of us hoping for improvements in how SR is governed to shut up and accept the tyranny our current establishment is providing if that’s the preference of the masses. One way or another, we need to get a feel for the pulse of the community. One or two sacrificial lambs speaking out for the good of the community isn’t fair and also will not get the attention of Jomar and the board, nor will it result in the positive improvements we’re entitled to in SR. Strength in numbers my friends and neighbors…. Steven P. Boyer




	Mr. Boyer's letter was so lucid and well stated, it demands your attention. The community should definitely have the "informal" meeting he suggested and we'll learn how many of us are on the same page regarding the board and affairs of Sierra Ridge. At the very least we need to attend the meetings in significant numbers, ask the hard questions and let them know we are watching and involved.. The situation likely exists because of the long term indifference of the homeowners to attending board meetings and holding the board accountable. I confess I've been one of them for one reason or another. We have time before the next meeting on the last Wednesday in July to have a gathering of concerned residents and consider our strategy. I support Larry's and Chris's efforts and will attend any planned gathering. It's time we show our faces and get out of the shadows. Judy Randall




	Let's dump the bums, are you people stupid or what why are we all paying association fees?

	Robert Dziszuk