Proposed By-Law changes: The discussion was opened by President Marsh for comments on the proposed changes to the by-laws to be voted on at the Falconhead Annual Membership Meeting February 2, 2008. These are the same changes that were voted on February 4, 2007. President Marsh opened the discussion and asked anyone who would like to speak should come to the podium and identify themselves for the record.
Mr. John Krumrine addressed the board for clarification on percentages needed for a quorum. President Marsh explained the amended "Articles of Incorporation" for Falconhead state that the quorum burden of 5% had been met. The proposed changes in the by-laws from 33 1/3 % to 5% were what were being discussed for the vote February 2, 2008. This way the "Articles of Incorporation" and the "By-Laws for Falconhead" would match and be in agreement. As it stands right now on advice from F.P.O.A. legal counsel if there is a question, the "Articles of Incorporation" take precedence over the "By-Laws of Falconhead". Mr. Krumrine questioned if it was legal to make changes to the "Articles of Incorporation" without the general membership seeing them. President Marsh assured all members present this was indeed done legally with advice from counsel.
Mr. Rader asked Mr. G. Tim Armstrong to please come to the podium and explain to the membership at large what the Board of Directors was trying to accomplish. Mr. Armstrong reiterated all President Marsh had said, explaining the changes and amendments in question.
The meeting took a decided turn as Mr. Armstrong was trying to accomplish what Mr. Rader had asked him to do. Mr. Rader also explained that the reason for the proposed changes and the discussion was members had asked for a chance to review and discuss the proposed changes before voting on the proposed changes in February, 2008. The Board of Directors was just trying to comply with the membership request.
Mr. Gene Andruss addressed the Board of Directors with rebuttal concerning the "Articles of Incorporation" stating no one on the property other than the Board of Directors was privy to the discussion concerning amending the existing "Articles of Incorporation". "Is this a judge's opinion or attorney recommendations concerning the changes? The Board of Directors needs to slow down and make sure what is happening is legal before proceeding."
Throughout the meeting several members were disruptive and disrespectful to the Board of Directors by not coming to the podium and identifying themselves for comment, causing President Marsh to have to restore order to the meeting.
Mr. Vaughn Holcer addressed the Board of Directors with support for the Board of Directors but stating that all the members really want is a detailed budget and allocation of funds. Mr. Holcer asked "Is the amended "Articles of Incorporation" what we are trying to match up to with these by-law changes?" Question answered: Yes.
No resolution was made and the meeting moved on to the next topic.
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