Friday, October 10, 2008

THE LAWSUIT

The lawsuit was dropped after the both parties finally negotiated an agreement. The recall is out. All nine directors are back. Conditions agreed on were that our GM stays, Aramark stays, and all nine board member seats will be up for re-election in March. The new security starts the first of the year and we will revise our voting ballots and proxies.

In the courtroom Reta Priest told a bailiff that she wanted to have the courtroom cleared because she was being disturbed and was near a nervous breakdown. Director Burke said she was there not to give support to Priest and Mulch, but because she was given a subpoena.

This result seems to show the GM was what this lawsuit was all about, causing grief, turmoil, and loss friendships. This has set a standard, of what exactly is still unclear but it’s definitely not good. It’s still unclear who’s paying the lawyer’s tab, but in the long run the attorney fees will seem small in comparison to the future losses that our park may incur as a result of this event.

This one dance is over but the music I feel will keep on playing. Many wrongs have been done to too many good people over this. I hope I'm wrong.

33 comments:

Anonymous said...

VERY disappointing! Sounds like a resounding loss for the owners and the BOD. I think many will begin to think about moving from this community, all but the bad seeds will remain and the community will fall into ruins. I agree Joey, this is a sad day for the community and we have turned a bend in the road that will not be a plesant journey. Shame, shame shame on those who could not listen to the will of the people who voted in the new BOD and DID NOT vote for RP. We continue to hemmorage $ for services that are not delivered and now it appears we have signed a pact with the devil to continue this dance which can only lead to destruction.What is the point in a meeting and
election when all can be undone by ARAMARK, let's face the facts-they run this community and our BOD and no one has been able to remove them, they own us!!!!

Anonymous said...

So, it defintely sounds like the GOOD and RIGHTEOUS side won this dispute; with the GM staying, security contract delayed, and all board members including the newly elected TROUBLEMAKERS being up for re-election at next annual meeting!

Anonymous said...

I am totally stunned and sicken by the out come of this decision. LIV will soon see a total dictatorship by Pat Burke and other SGG supporters taking over in March. Why would any decent person want to run for the BOD now? Do hope I am wrong, but it may be a buyers market at LIV come spring. And all because of an incompetent GM.

Anonymous said...

Interesting...
Who subpoenaed Patricia Burke???

Anonymous said...

Finally the lies and deceit will stop from Reta Priest.
I find it hard to believe that some residents fell for her lies hook, line, and sinker.
It is really easy to see who has the integrity in LIV.
Thank you Dodson, Hansen, McBride, Peterson, Sullivan, and Young for hanging in and not giving up.
We will continue to support your endeavors to make LIV a better place.

Anonymous said...

The GM stays? It sounds so permanent. For how long is he protected by this agreement?? I believe I hear the same record playing...

Anonymous said...

Well, I hope now PB,LM, & RP see that people will not be razzle dazzled by them.
I knew all along that the truth would prevail.
I'd like to know why PB was subpoenaed, since all along, she said "I have nothing to do with this lawsuit."

Anonymous said...

So, the BOD members who were elected to do what's right for the park, like removing an incompetent management team and evaluating the effectiveness of the Aramark Property Management Company, decided to save their butts and do nothing to prevent the "lawsuit."

So, the BOD members who were elected to do what's right for the park, threw integrity and dignity out the window to prevent the "lawsuit."

Sometimes, you have to fight for what's right, ya know??

This Bod has had numerous opportunities to rid the park of this ridiculously inept manager and
they have backed down every time the going got rough.

You might as well join forces with RP because you have proven that you are no better.

You are all disgusting for buckling under pressure.

Anonymous said...

This sounds fair for now.I dont care who pays the lawyers. I'm happy everyone was on the same page!

PB, only there for support? She is the only one I cant forgive.
I pray I find some peace in my heart.

OK Larry gets to stay,NOW. But what about after the new election? Can he go then? Or is he there till he wants to leave?
Please gooooooooooooo!,

Anonymous said...

Until we have all the facts from the agreement, we best be wary of what we say.
These 6 BOD did what needed to be done and I appreciate their efforts to regain their positions.
Don't be so quick to judge and think they have 'given in'.

Anonymous said...

Where is the invoice for the printing of the 2 page letter from 'LIV Supporter and Owners Working for You' since it was printed on the copier in the office?
Let's see 1024 x 2 = 2048 x 10 a copy = $204.80 the bill should be made out to Reta Priest and LeRoy Mulch.

Anonymous said...

People don't be disgusted or unhappy until you have an opportunity to read the details of the agreement.
It is quite interesting.
Hopefully it will be made available soon.

Anonymous said...

After reading the agreement, I don't feel the Plaintiffs will really be celebrating.
It is a agreement which I feel is workable.

Anonymous said...

The lawsuit is not over, folks. The restraining order only has been lifted and they have been instructed to get back to work as a full Board. Some things were negotiated; boths sides had to give up something. Thankfully, the 3 "restrained" BOD members can now join the rest and deal with the business of LIV.

We will have to wait on Larry's removal. However, it is quite clear in the settlement information I read that he has now been put on notice. If he fails to abide by any of the By-Laws, Association rules, etc., it will be reported to the judge, and he is out of here. Hear that, Larry?!!!

I am still concerned as to our Security situation and having to wait until the end of the year for Securitas to finally come in. Remember, folks, by Texas law, based on the duties of our "security" people, we are REQUIRED to have a licensed security company. Aramark is NOT licensed, which leaves us in a potentially scarey, liable situation. It really doesn't matter how much "more" it costs, we have to have LICENSED SECURITY.

Patricia Burke was not subpoenead. She was waving around a piece of paper and claimed she was, but our side did NOT subpoenae her.

We are very happy at this outcome, so far. To the 6 Board Members who now face this remaining lawsuit: STAY STRONG; TRUTH WILL PREVAIL; WE ARE PROUD OF YOU!!!

Anonymous said...

People I would want to run for DOD's!

I would like S.Sluiter, D.Lothie,J.Mcbride,Young,Kurts wife Jennifer,Tom Cain,Annita,Jim.P.. I dont blame him one bit if he doesnt
LiLLy, Ronna. I would want Joey..But who would write the BLOG!!!

I dont want anyone who doesnt live in the park..

Anonymous said...

How anyone can see this as a win for "The Six" must be drinking from the cup of denial!Hands tied, unable to carry out the platform of reform and having to rerun for their position! PLEASE, don't try and spin this as a win for those who want to be free from the yoke of Aramark!OUR BOD has been rendered impotent! They are Aramark's property and managed BY them, thought it was suppose to be the other way around. WAKE NEIGHBORS AND SMELL THE TAKE OVER! Time for those with deep pockets to STAND TALL and wrestle our community back out of the hands of CORPORATE AMERICA, is anyone watching the news!Where is the T-Boon Pickens of LIV, there is a better way.

Anonymous said...

THE "TRO" WAS RESOLVED BETWEEN THE PARTIES. WERE IT NOT TO HAVE BEEN, JUDGE NELSON WOULD HAVE ORDERED THE MATTER TO MEDIATION. THE CASE WILL REMAIN UNDER THE COURT'S JURISDICTION UNTIL AT LEAST AFTER THE ELECTION IN 09, WITH ALL PARTIES REQUIRED TO ABIDE BY THE AGREEMENT.

IT IS MY HOPE THAT BOTH SIDES COMPROMISED FOR THE BEST INTEREST OF THE PARK. NOW IT IS TIME FOR THE REST OF US TO DO SO.

Anonymous said...

WOW !You have diagnosed our problem..that we have had for to long. Its not a win win, we know that. We know now, who the trouble makers are.

When we heal, this will be all of a whisper. Just like 1996 , and RP was involved then also.

We all hurt from this. The fireworks are over. We know the people we don't want on the board. And the beauty of all this is we don't have to contend with the ones we dont want for two years.

I'll fry in hell before I vote for DS MS RH MND PB
LM to get back the board.

I want someone who will stand up and rid LD from our village.

What else we learned..Who are the people for LD. OH yes LIV'ERS we have a chance , another chance to vote.. That will be the voice heard around the world!

lets start healing and go out there and find some worthy canidates. We know who they are.

I think you should be only be allowed two proxies votes.

Anonymous said...

NO NO NO not A. White. She works for ARAMARK. What would happen there!

D. Stabler B. Martin, Debbie Gossman, Ettertman, J. Cantu, Ed Heins, N.Rodriquez, E.Risinger
Now there's a team!

I'm so happy, we get to vote again!
What a world!

Anonymous said...

There is a concern about good candidates to run for the BOD.
Who would want to subject themselves to working with PB, because she WILL run, now whether she will win is another story.

Anonymous said...

As long as Annita works for ARAMARK, she cannot run for the BOD

Anonymous said...

Subpoenad to go to court , MY EYE, Show us the paper PB! Poet it up there with the letter from court!

PB will not win. If she thinks she will win, she is living in a fantasy world of love and lust for herself. ALL ALONE!
There has to be many many people who want to run. We cant be afraid of that group.
It should make us all the more stronger to have good people. People who are for the park NOT JUST LD!

Anonymous said...

I hope when someone asks at the coffee what this agreement means we don't hear PB say "Let me clarify that". Let's hope that President Sullivan will have the opportunity to 'clarify' instead of Burke.

Anonymous said...

I totally disagree with the comment and the GOOD and RIGHTEOUS side won this dispute.
Sure the GM stays, but he is on notice, he can still be fired, we will have a LICENSED security company, and the newly elected BOD members will have the opportunity to improve LIV during the next five months and I'm sure more.
Not a thing wrong with that.

Anonymous said...

So Reta Priest was being disturbed in the court room.
Funny that it was Pat Burke who was part of the disturbance.

Anonymous said...

WOW, just think, a BOD without PB, LM, MS.
Who in their right mind would vote for someone of mindset of RP!
Imagine all the improvements that could happen with LIV!
Can hardly wait for the election!

Anonymous said...

Joey would it possible for you to add a link or post a copy of the court agreement (like you did with Ramona's letter)? Am sure that many people would appreciate it. Keep up the good work on the blog!!

Do hope you are thinking about running for the BOD again!

Anonymous said...

Re Sunshine said...

Me too, Joey, could you post it, please...........oh and yes, do run for the Board, we need you!

Anonymous said...

I hear LD is going around recruiting people to run for the BOD. Seems he has talked past BOD members (DP,DH,JG), who he was all too happy to get off the BOD when they were on, to run in his defense. And of course he has his biggest supporters LM, MS, and his attorney, PB that are currently on the BOD and let's not forget RP and BS who still can't get over not being on the BOD. HEAVEN HELP US ALL IF HIS TEAM GETS ELECTED!!!

Anonymous said...

Sure LD wants people on the BOD who don't question any of his actions. I wonder what he's paying.
Before the newly elected members got on the BOD. I went to years of meetings and hardly ever heard any questions asked of LD.
I for one am grateful that the newly elected BOD members want to know details.
That's what a BOD is supposed to do. Make sure management runs the park according to the policies, regulations, bylaws and procedures.
Unfortunately when we get BOD members asking questions, they get an injunctioned and a restraining order filed on them and have to spend their hard earned money on a litigation lawyer.
It will be interesting to see who actually choses to run after this fiasco.

Anonymous said...

NO Not them please! It was time for them to get off. They are a part of this mess. They just let LD do what he wanted. NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO Cant we get new people? I would not vote for them! NO!!!!! DP DH NO JG!

Anonymous said...

that is far from a dream team, more like a nightmare!
Do they think they can save the world? They had their chance and blew it!

Anonymous said...

Rita was right, she IS disturbed!