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Post by Poor Richard on Aug 24, 2021 0:57:31 GMT -7
GLA History Was Made Tonight - Aug 23, 2021
Mizzi , Newman removed as Officers. Sedlak and Dirkers installed. The August 23, 2021 GLA Board meeting was one for the history books. Changing demographics finally caught up with the GLA board. The pressure for positive change built steadily throughout the meeting. A motion was presented to seek a legal opinion regarding Ed Dobrowski's 2020 resignation. After fierce debate it passed. Another motion was presented to fill board vacancies. Again it was strongly debated and then passed. The Treasurer's report was next and it too, passed. A motion to send the July Financials and the previously censored financial summary passed after a lengthy debate.
Secretary Mizzi attempted to schedule a new election for 2021. It was pointed out that she was suing the board for a new election and thus had a conflict of interest. Still she persisted. It was also pointed out that the election was in the hands of the court and until they made a decision, the GLA could not act. Her motion was defeated. Jerry Ladewig presented a thoughtfully worded motion that if an election was attempted that an independent person be appointed to oversee it. Meanwhile Gerald Dubiel left the meeting. A vote was held and Ladewig's motion passed.
Next on the agenda was a discussion of Glastonbury roads. Claudette Dirkers led the discussion. Dirkers had already compiled a North Glastonbury road condition report with the assistance of Gerald Dubiel. The board reviewed the report previously and then sent it to Standish for a quote. The quote came in late on Monday and was shared with the board. Dirkers promised to write a contract and present it to the board for an email vote on Tuesday. Dubiel came back from his 30 minute nap and rejoined the meeting. The clock struck 11 when a surprise email came in from Ed Dobrowski. He stated "This is my formal resignation letter, I resign! Effective immediately!" Nine directors were left on the board and at the meeting. The infamous GLA board deadlock was finally broken.
A few minutes later the board finished the Road Committee report and was ready to move to the next agenda item. A director made a motion to remove Charlotte Mizzi from the Secretary's position. It was hotly debated. Newman Brozovsky tried to block it. Mizzi was furious and threatened to leave the meeting and take everyone with her. Then she hung up her phone. Newman and Dubiel also hung up their phones and thus left the meeting. Six directors remained; Accatino, Brockett, Dirkers, Ladewig, McAlister and Sedlak. All except Accatino voted yes, to remove Mizzi as an officer and as the secretary. The motion passed.
Discussion then centered on who would replace Mizzi. Dirkers was asked. She then asked Ladewig if she wanted to be secretary. Ladewig declined but offered to assist Treasurer John McAlister with the filing of liens. Brockett offered to assist Dirkers if she was willing to accept the position of Secretary. Dirkers agreed. Accatino left the meeting. Now there were five directors remaining. A quorum was still in place. A vote was taken and Dirkers was nominated for Secretary. It was unanimous.
Then a motion was presented to remove Newman Brozovsky as President. It passed with 5 yes votes. Another motion was made to nominate Andrea Sedlak as President. Sedlak accepted and received five yes votes. Discussion then moved to the rest of the agenda items. A motion was made to hold off on an election until the courts provided guidance. It passed unanimously. The last motion made was regarding financial transparency. The Treasurer will set up a Drop Box account open to all directors where the customer list and financial material will be stored. A motion regarding the Drop Box matter was passed with 5 votes. President Sedlak adjourned the meeting.
In a few days a formal contract for road work in North Glastonbury will be presented to the board. If approved, grading should begin in September. South Glastonbury road work will follow.
Within 10 days, July Financial statements, a financial summary and invitations to landowners to apply for 3 open board positions will be in the mail. Two positions are open in South Glastonbury and one in North. More resignations may open up more positions. Landowners are encouraged to apply.
The previous board deadlock was broken wide open on August 23rd. Nine members are left and more may be appointed within 45 days. It appears that the year long GLA dysfunction is finally coming to an end.
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Post by dorothykeeler on Aug 24, 2021 14:46:23 GMT -7
OMG!!! I am speechless! Congratulations!!!
Thanks to all for standing up to save the GLA from a continued future of dysfunction and gridlock.
Respectfully,
Dorothy Keeler
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skeptique
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Ten days and the silence is deafening
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Post by skeptique on Aug 24, 2021 17:23:25 GMT -7
Those who feel the incumbents will fold their tent and quietly fade away are in denial of 20+ years of history.
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Post by Landowner NG on Aug 25, 2021 18:38:06 GMT -7
I heard there is room down at the jailhouse. They can start their own BOD there.  |
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GLA History was NOT Made 08/23
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Post by GLA History was NOT Made 08/23 on Aug 31, 2021 23:59:32 GMT -7
GLA History Was NOT Made - Aug 23, 2021 Great letter from O'Connell: "To Claudette and the rest of the GLA Board, As much as I would like the GLA Board problems to end, the latest fiasco on Aug. 23rd [was not history to be made and] did not help matters and may postpone resolution. You should all consult an attorney this: Bylaw VII.C. (also from in MT. state law) says a non-profit Board officer removal requires "the affirmative vote of a majority of the entire Board.” There is no majority Board because the GLA Board (since last year) has repeatedly been in violation of Bylaw VII. D. "Vacancies. All vacancies in any office shall be filled by the Board of Directors without undue delay at any regular meeting or at a meeting specially called for that purpose.” Until you have an entire Board of 12 members, you can not fill officer vacancies. This is also why this new legal issue, that you all have helped create, will and should continue in the Courts. For resolution I pray, but you must all follow the Bylaws for any resolution." GLA History Was Made Tonight - Aug 23, 2021
Mizzi , Newman removed as Officers. Sedlak and Dirkers installed. The August 23, 2021 GLA Board meeting was one for the history books. Changing demographics finally caught up with the GLA board. The pressure for positive change built steadily throughout the meeting. A motion was presented to seek a legal opinion regarding Ed Dobrowski's 2020 resignation. After fierce debate it passed. Another motion was presented to fill board vacancies. Again it was strongly debated and then passed. The Treasurer's report was next and it too, passed. A motion to send the July Financials and the previously censored financial summary passed after a lengthy debate.
Secretary Mizzi attempted to schedule a new election for 2021. It was pointed out that she was suing the board for a new election and thus had a conflict of interest. Still she persisted. It was also pointed out that the election was in the hands of the court and until they made a decision, the GLA could not act. Her motion was defeated. Jerry Ladewig presented a thoughtfully worded motion that if an election was attempted that an independent person be appointed to oversee it. Meanwhile Gerald Dubiel left the meeting. A vote was held and Ladewig's motion passed.
Next on the agenda was a discussion of Glastonbury roads. Claudette Dirkers led the discussion. Dirkers had already compiled a North Glastonbury road condition report with the assistance of Gerald Dubiel. The board reviewed the report previously and then sent it to Standish for a quote. The quote came in late on Monday and was shared with the board. Dirkers promised to write a contract and present it to the board for an email vote on Tuesday. Dubiel came back from his 30 minute nap and rejoined the meeting. The clock struck 11 when a surprise email came in from Ed Dobrowski. He stated "This is my formal resignation letter, I resign! Effective immediately!" Nine directors were left on the board and at the meeting. The infamous GLA board deadlock was finally broken.
A few minutes later the board finished the Road Committee report and was ready to move to the next agenda item. A director made a motion to remove Charlotte Mizzi from the Secretary's position. It was hotly debated. Newman Brozovsky tried to block it. Mizzi was furious and threatened to leave the meeting and take everyone with her. Then she hung up her phone. Newman and Dubiel also hung up their phones and thus left the meeting. Six directors remained; Accatino, Brockett, Dirkers, Ladewig, McAlister and Sedlak. All except Accatino voted yes, to remove Mizzi as an officer and as the secretary. The motion passed.
Discussion then centered on who would replace Mizzi. Dirkers was asked. She then asked Ladewig if she wanted to be secretary. Ladewig declined but offered to assist Treasurer John McAlister with the filing of liens. Brockett offered to assist Dirkers if she was willing to accept the position of Secretary. Dirkers agreed. Accatino left the meeting. Now there were five directors remaining. A quorum was still in place. A vote was taken and Dirkers was nominated for Secretary. It was unanimous.
Then a motion was presented to remove Newman Brozovsky as President. It passed with 5 yes votes. Another motion was made to nominate Andrea Sedlak as President. Sedlak accepted and received five yes votes. Discussion then moved to the rest of the agenda items. A motion was made to hold off on an election until the courts provided guidance. It passed unanimously. The last motion made was regarding financial transparency. The Treasurer will set up a Drop Box account open to all directors where the customer list and financial material will be stored. A motion regarding the Drop Box matter was passed with 5 votes. President Sedlak adjourned the meeting.
In a few days a formal contract for road work in North Glastonbury will be presented to the board. If approved, grading should begin in September. South Glastonbury road work will follow.
Within 10 days, July Financial statements, a financial summary and invitations to landowners to apply for 3 open board positions will be in the mail. Two positions are open in South Glastonbury and one in North. More resignations may open up more positions. Landowners are encouraged to apply.
The previous board deadlock was broken wide open on August 23rd. Nine members are left and more may be appointed within 45 days. It appears that the year long GLA dysfunction is finally coming to an end.
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Post by leokeeler on Sept 1, 2021 13:31:56 GMT -7
What "O'Connel letter is reference by Guest??
In response to attempts to assert that the meeting had ended -How could that be when a motion had been made and seconded and was the topic open for discussion. There was no request/motion to adjourn and the Vice President is empowered to run the meeting should the President not attend or leave. The President cannot force his desires upon the Board by running away from a conflict impacting all Landowners that he does not want to address.
Read and consider all the Bylaws.
The GLA Board can be reduced to only 4 per:
ARTICLE VI BOARD OF DIRECTORS
A. Number and Qualifications. The affairs of the Association shall be governed by a Board of Directors. The Initial Directors shall be those Members of the Association appointed by the Incorporator identified in the Articles of Incorporation. Thereafter, the Board shall have an even number of positions available to be filled at election. Initially, this number shall be twelve (12). The actual number of Directors shall be those who have been nominated and elected to office as provided herein; however, the number of Directors shall not be reduced to fewer than four (4), nor increased to more than twelve (12). Of the twelve positions available on the Board of Directors, up to six positions shall be elected from Glastonbury North and up to six positions shall be elected from Glastonbury South, respectively, on separate ballots from among two separate groups of qualifying candidates.
Since the Board can be reduced to as few as 4 with no time limits, I believe the votes to remove and replace the President and Sec. were properly done by the seated Directors.
I don't know the means to have a permanent reduction of Directors, but since only 4 (maybe 5) directors do 90% of the work I believe a permanent reduction would reduce the arguments and conflicts within the Board.
I welcome the new officers, Andrea as President and Claudette as Sec.
With them as leaders, last nights meeting ended at 9:00 or so, dispite Charlotte and Newman continually talking over anyone recognizing the new leadership.
I wish Charlotte and Newman had the personal integrity to accept the changes.
I wish the new leadership of the Board the best of luck.
Leo
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