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Tuesday, October 07, 2008

http://pages.sbcglobal.net/user1/ptisabel/093008_to_members.pdf

VILLAGE OWNERS; Please click above to read the very important info from our Association attorney. It's your money my friends!

37 comments:

Anonymous said...: Thank you to Ramona Kantack Alcantara, for taking our interests to heart!
People be smart and take heed!; Oct 2, 2008, 6:46:00 AM
Anonymous said...: Interesting thought...
There are those that seem so concerned about spending more on a licensed security company, but think nothing of spending money for a frivolous lawsuit.
Hmmmmm...
It's unfortunate for residents that in the end WE will be paying for it.; Oct 2, 2008, 8:45:00 AM
Anonymous said...: Joey thank you for taking the time to provide this link to Ramona's letter. Ramona THANK YOU for letting each and every home owner know exactly what is going on. It is refreshing to be given all the facts.; Oct 2, 2008, 9:12:00 AM
Anonymous said...: Reta and LeRoy...
I know you're out there so just give it up!!!; Oct 2, 2008, 9:45:00 AM
Anonymous said...: Any Association cost from this frivolous lawsuit should be billed to RP and LM not LIV!
I will not pay one dime for this ridiculous action from these 2 residents.
When the BOD is able to take care of business this should be the first order of business!; Oct 2, 2008, 9:57:00 PM
Anonymous said...: WE will stop paying OUR CONDO FEES if WE have to pay one dime also.. Dont test US! Wait to see the group WE get together for that cause!; Oct 3, 2008, 5:48:00 AM
Anonymous said...: According to the BY-Laws, the association is NOT required to reimburse expenses if those directors are found "to be liable for or guilty of gross negligence or willful misconduct".

And if they do pay legal expenses, it must be "reasonable counsel fees to be approved by the Corporation".; Oct 3, 2008, 8:50:00 AM
Anonymous said...: When the time comes.you can add my name
to that list. We have reluctantly been quiet for much to long. Didn't need to get into a fighting match with
friends.Thought this would fizzle by now!
I will not use my money to support this suit!

We need an organizer. I'm hoping Kurt and his wife could be. We are behind the new BOD's.

Not with PB RP MS LD LM DP,

Larry Demalade really has to leave his management position..

If there is a list, we will join. If we are not presently in the
village, You will receive the names signed by a notary. That will make it legal.; Oct 3, 2008, 1:56:00 PM
Anonymous said...: Did the Long Island Village Owners Association Inc. request this opinion from the Associations' attorney? I don't think so!

Then why is this attorney disseminating this letter of her OPINION to the Board of Directors of LIV Inc, with request to distribute to all members?

Although I fully understand her concern, she is retained by the Board of Directors to advise the Board, not retained by the membership general.

This is beginning to stink like the sewage problem a couple summers ago!!! I wonder if HER D&O coverage will cover this gaffe!; Oct 3, 2008, 2:42:00 PM
Anonymous said...: Those directors are not 'liable for or guilty of gross negligence or willful misconduct'. The ones guilty of that are RP and her gang.; Oct 3, 2008, 4:56:00 PM
Anonymous said...: Not paying your condo fees, is not a good idea. I think, you should pay them. Give the condo fees to a lawyer, for escrow. This way,you wouldn't accumulate any late fees.
It would be in your own best interest.; Oct 3, 2008, 5:56:00 PM
Anonymous said...: SO, where do we go from here? How do we get rid of these troublemakers and the company who employs the management that encouraged and supports this outrageous behavior. It is time for a clean sweep and a new beginning.; Oct 3, 2008, 8:01:00 PM
Anonymous said...: Any lawyers out there with some 'advice'? How about we file lawsuit against Reta Priest and LeRoy Mulch for any assessment caused by this frivolous lawsuit.; Oct 3, 2008, 8:37:00 PM
Anonymous said...: How stupid to sue over what someone 'expects' someone else to do. This is crazy!; Oct 3, 2008, 8:40:00 PM
Anonymous said...: RE: Did the Long Island Village Owners Association Inc. request this.
What stinks is your thinking that it’s wrong for our attorney to tell us owners her opinions on a subject that could cost us hundreds of thousands of dollars. I’ve been quiet but no longer, you brought me out. I know our attorney is a rational person who would not deceive us. Because of this litigation the divided and sued riddled Board couldn’t give us the heads up and you know it. She answers to the people who pay her, not the Board. Ramona rocks so leave her alone. You will hear me at the next meeting.; Oct 3, 2008, 9:49:00 PM
Anonymous said...: Re: "...a subject that could cost us hundreds of thousands of dollars".

Actually, the Association has D&O, coverage, and Errors and Omissions coverage (at least - we SHOULD have this coverage in effect), which would cover these types of losses, so the actual cost to members should not reach the apocalyptic "hundreds of thousands of dollars" being touted by some!

And...the Association is obligated for these expenses ONLY if the directors are not found to be grossly negligent or acting with willful misconduct.

Are these accused directors acting with willful misconduct, or gross negligence? Perhaps, but now that's up to the courts to decide, isn't it?; Oct 3, 2008, 11:08:00 PM
Anonymous said...: RE: Did the LIVOA request...
I for one am glad OUR attorney expressed concerns about this lawsuit and what it means to US AS OWNERS. She represents the LIVOA not just the BOD.
People need to take heed and quit playing gossip.
RP and the SGG have told the lies so many times they now believe them.
Again, I ask for proof of any of these allegations.; Oct 4, 2008, 7:08:00 AM
Anonymous said...: I find it strange that Ramona is now reaching out and trying to help the residents of LIV.

Is it because she was attacked by RP and friends at the last so-called BOD meeting? Needs a little revenge, does she?

Where was our attorney's concern during the years since Aramack's arrival.

The by-laws and covenants have NEVER been upheld by the BOD or the management. Where was our attorney then?

So before ya'll break a leg jumping up and down in joyful celebration because of the attention that Ramona is now paying to LIV, ask youselves WHY now.; Oct 4, 2008, 6:29:00 PM
Anonymous said...: There may be insurance coverage, as expressed above, however, the rates will likely skyrocket if it is used to cover 'thousands or hundreds of thousands of dollars' for this lawsuit.

Plus, as said before, it may be difficult and/or very expensive to get insurance in the future.

Retirement should be a time to enjoy life. And methinks a few don't have a life.

How will this all end? And what will life be like for some when it does? Will some avoid activities because some of the 'other side' are there?

Why not have a Happy Hour, get Happy, call a truce and get on with LIVING and enjoying life.

Life is much, much, much too short to spend it in this state.

Sorry is really not too tough a word to say..; Oct 4, 2008, 10:16:00 PM
Anonymous said...: RE:I find it strange that Ramona is now reaching out;

I feel you’re a little off base. I would agree with you if she had attended every meeting to witness the board’s long past of by-law bungling, but she didn’t and now having eight lawsuits pending and being asked to rule on the validity of the recall to see firsthand the turmoil it has cause, I think she really feels the owners should take a hard look at what they are doing and has our interest at heart.; Oct 4, 2008, 10:48:00 PM
Anonymous said...: A big -THANK YOU- to the 50-60 owners that came out Sat. night to the "Support Romona and LIV" get to
gether on the patio. It was nice to see that Mary S and Catherine D were there to support us too.; Oct 5, 2008, 7:26:00 AM
Anonymous said...: I am new to LIV but it is time to drop back 5 and punt. It seems to me we should wait till the next Board election and correct this problem then?; Oct 5, 2008, 10:34:00 AM
Anonymous said...: We trust that every member of the LIV Homeowners Association will take the time to carefully read Ramona Kantack Alcantrara’s letter to our members, and recognize the enormous service she has done for us in regard to “the Lawsuit”.

Whatever your opinion regarding “the Recall Effort”, if this lawsuit goes forward, we will all lose, no matter the outcome. (As Ramona so clearly points out, only the lawyers will profit.) This lawsuit has the potential of incurring a really big time loss to us all, not only of money, but of friends and neighbors as well.

Cost of the legal fees for the defendants can be passed on to the membership of LIV in the form of a special assessment, or at the very least, an increased cost of insurance.

Wouldn’t it be better to resolve our differences rationally, within the existing rules of our Association, and use the money we saved on important items, such as repairing or replacing our deteriorating roads?

Al and Becky Ray; Oct 5, 2008, 10:55:00 AM
Anonymous said...: RE:
It was nice to see that Mary S and Catherine D were there to support us too.

I am totally confused and I am going to be ill.

Someone please explain that statement:

Mary S and Catherine D were there to support us too.

Or where they to find out whats going on! What do they support? They are part of the problem!; Oct 5, 2008, 12:59:00 PM
Anonymous said...: So glad to see that people are waking up and taking this seriously, I tried to make this point a week ago, BEFORE the letter from our attorny. There is a wait and see attitude that has caused many problems in LIV. I want to ask again, where is the effort to ask PI to annex us? We need to expand our tax base and spread our liability as well as broaden our support base. We should welcome Cowen into the association and let his development fatten our coffers so we can fight this law suit by sooo many. We are in deep trouble, friends and it is going to get MUCH worse. Please, let's have an effort to STOP the maddness and set up a plan to save our Village.Who can we turn to to take the lead in this effort? Will one of you step forward?I know we have the talent to do this, do any of you have the time?; Oct 5, 2008, 5:33:00 PM
Anonymous said...: This is way to funny! The only ones that want Cowen is PB DS MS LM RP LD.
So which one of you wrote that BLOG insert?
The madness will stop when we go to court! Shame on you all!
I think the SGG, are in the room!; Oct 5, 2008, 6:58:00 PM
Anonymous said...: To drop and punt and join Cowan.

You guys are just talking nonsense. Wait until the 10/9 hearing. The Texas condominiun laws clearly cover recall methods and this crap does not follow the law. Also,CD and MS were in the shadows last nite trying to hear what was going on - they were invited to join us but did not.

Goober; Oct 5, 2008, 7:17:00 PM
Anonymous said...: What is the downside to Cowen? Please explain. I hope it's a little more than the noise of construction, we have that ALL the time here. Or giving up the sea cottage lots that have their own private park that no one ever uses.Really, I'd like to know.; Oct 5, 2008, 8:00:00 PM
Anonymous said...: LIV needs a "healing". I call on the peace makers of the community to take the lead. You know who you are; those spiritual minded folk who have true talent in mediating and healing interpersonnal relationships. Where did we go wrong in this village of so few? Why do BOD members, for the most part,run screaming from here? There is, somewhere at our core, something VERY wrong. We need to examine what is different in our structure that makes for such strife. Is it the 2 layers of management, one for profit and one for power. What?? Any ideas out there?; Oct 5, 2008, 8:08:00 PM
Anonymous said...: Re: LIV needs a "healing".
You better believe it and it needs to start with Reta Priest and LeRoy Mulch withdrawing the lawsuit.
They cannot prove any allegations in the suit.
The recall was not in accordance with the LIV By-Laws. Therefore the TRO should be dismissed against Hansen, McBride, and Peterson.
There are no "conspiring directors" who are trying to get rid of Aramark, to run the park themselves, take on managerial tasks of the park, or bring in an outside contractor to accomplish certain tasks.
This is all unfounded.
I certainly hope this Judge Lopez is fair and not able to be bought, because I wouldn't put it past the SGG to try that.; Oct 5, 2008, 10:23:00 PM
Anonymous said...: RE:LIV needs a "healing"...

We sure do, but how can we heal when lies and vicious rumors are being spread by a few and unfortunately believed by many?
Real healing can start when the lies and vicious rumors stop, as well as dropping the lawsuit.
You can thank RP and LM for our situation.; Oct 5, 2008, 10:47:00 PM
Anonymous said...: Regardless of the outcome, LIV loses.
Thank you RP & LM.; Oct 6, 2008, 6:28:00 AM
Anonymous said...: Let's show our support of the NBOD members, go to the county courthouse in Brownsville on Thursday!; Oct 6, 2008, 6:46:00 AM
Anonymous said...: Shame on you Mary Steffensen, I thought better of you than put yourself on the same level with Reta Priest and Leroy Mulch. By the way, I wonder why Catherine's (tied to the hip buddy)Reta wasn't there at the party instead.; Oct 6, 2008, 8:38:00 AM
Anonymous said...: What is the down side of Cowen's project?

WOW! The downside! I will not rehash the ONE meeting,LIV had with Cowen.
will certainly NOT discuss the rumors after the ONE meeting to the present time.

Let us know when LIV has another town hall meeting with Cowen.

This time,LIV hopes Cowen and company ,bring more then words and pictures of some other place, Cowen so called "developed."

The few who are interested in this project DO NOT KNOW THE FACTS. Or maybe "THEY,do."

Don't fool yourself .WE are no match for big business. Nothing to feel bad about.

Most of us are retirees or close to retiring. We where and still are successful in our lives.

The Cowen Project will takes a TEAM of successful LIV 'er to determine LIV fate.

Let anonymous say ,I do not oppose, the Cowen project. I am for growth.

Its the lack of information LIV needs.
Allowing myself to draw a conclusion from the half baked rumors is unacceptable. But, if I allow myself to .. I would say NO to COWEN.

Being a bottom line sort of person. I would allow Cowen, to give his presentation again, without interruption.

Cowen will allow a question and answer session ,again. At that time, I will have my own honest opinion. And if LIV needs another meeting SO BE IT!

Cowen is running out of time! Cowen, needs to make some moves quickly! The more time goes by, the more money he loses. I'm sure DOLLY and IKE where an eye opener for sure. BUT TO WHO'S ADVATAGE?

I' m sure he has a purchase agreement with stipulations.

Sometimes, my mind, does wonder. The timing is uncanny, COWEN and the GM dilemma.

It all about MONEY!; Oct 6, 2008, 9:06:00 AM
Anonymous said...: I understand that Reta has sent out another one of her letters. Has anyone seen it? A friend read part of it to me and it is horrible. Apparently she attacked the attorney, Ramona, all the BODs, except PB, MS, LM, and things in general. It was also stated that this mess would never be over until various BOD's were gone.
Anyway, if anyone has info could please post it?; Oct 7, 2008, 8:26:00 AM
Anonymous said...: Regarding Roerig's letter...
He seems to be of the opionion that the recalled Directors don't have the backing and support of the community.
It's obvious with that statement that he doesn't know how the recall was run and the harassment from Reta Priest (calling, going door to door, even to the point saying, "If you are my friend, you'll vote to recall".
The recall was NOT DONE according to LIV By-Laws therefore, it is NOT VALID.
Reta, get on with life and drop this lawsuit.; Oct 7, 2008, 8:56:00 AM

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