Open Communications Using Community Meetings
Using informal "Community Meetings" where residents come together to propose ideas, discuss them and plan in order to find solutions may be the best format. The Board should know that there is already a structure in place for informal community meetings where residents have come to together to propose ideas, discuss them and find solutions for pressing issues. The format does not follow ridged rules. Progress that is made in these sessions can be acted upon, or where appropriate could be brought to a Board meeting.
We encourage the current TIPOA Board and future Boards to not only accept these member efforts but encourage community participation in work sessions and board meetings. Ideas should be exchanged, considered and surveys can be done on how best to administer and plan for the future. These meetings should produce long term benefits to everyone in the community as we have a respectful dialog to work through issues which impact us all.
Comments
Guest - Krista
on Sunday, 10 September 2023 18:39
Yes two or three "town hall" meetings per year would be a good thing. Presently, members are not allowed to comment or ask any questions about Board actions.
JimandGinny
on Wednesday, 13 September 2023 12:07
I would hope but the current Board members just go into knee jerk defensive positions at the least hint of criticism or idea which is counter to the official position on any issue. We need board members who are willing to serve their community not force their will on the community. Not saying a board member can't have an opinion--they should. Not saying a board member can't voice their opinion--they should. But in the end they should be willing to ask for the homeowners' opinions (straw poll or something of the sort) then act in accordance with the majority, even if they don't share the majority view.
We also need to do our part. We can't take an accusatory stance all the time.
PhilS
on Wednesday, 11 October 2023 11:45
Not to quote the low-life Eldridge Cleaver, but you're either part of the solution or part of the problem (unless you're a chemist and then you're either a part of the problem or a part of the solution.)