As you can see by an earlier notice announcing next Tuesday's Board meeting, the Declarant would like to remove the current association officers and replace us with his appointed Board members. Two of these appointed Directors are not residents of Westridge Place.

For several years we have been trying to facilitate the transition from a Declarant run HOA, to full homeowner control.

I think the record of achievement of your current Board officers speaks for itself, along with Lance Boyce, Jim Bangert and Anita Anjoubault. (Jim resigned earlier in the year, and Anita and Lance were removed by the Declarant in June and replaced.) We have been deeply involved in setting up a a good governance model, an informative website, posting Board Meeting Minutes, newsletter, balanced budget, financial reporting, required financial reserves, selecting a good property manager, implementing sound ACC guidelines, streamlining and documenting ACC guidelines and approvals, a fine and appeals policy, tree removal procedures and guidance, and many more. Major accomplishments that resolved or improved upon the difficulties of the past.

There are many more issues facing the association to which you need to ensure that your interests as residents are protected. This includes monitoring a $100 million lawsuit filed by a gated community homeowner against the Declarant. While this lawsuit does not involve the HOA, there are many issues raised in the lawsuit that we should monitor.

Unfortunately, due to short notice, Miron and I can not be there next Tuesday, however I believe the meeting will still occur. In that regard, I strongly encourage all residents of Westridge to attend the meeting and voice your concerns directly to the Board members that do attend.

This action will clearly not be in the best interest of the association, and you have a right to be represented at a meeting of this nature by your elected representatives.

Best regards,
Jim Cochran President
Westridge Place HOA

Results Summary: 4/13/06
1. Miron Washington and Jim Cochran have been re-elected to two-year terms as homeowner Board members.
2. The Waiver of the 2005 Annual audit was approved.
3. The 2007 Annual Budget was approved by the Homeowners.

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