Penny, Snow this time of year? Makes me
appreciate Arizona even more! You're missing a beautiful spring
day here, 78 degrees, clear and light breeze.
When I say taxpayers, I mean those who
pay taxes to the Road District, that is, the Fairfield Estates
property owners.? I completely agree with your statement, "should
be done upon direction of the board after consultation and
voting by the members."? That's exactly what I want.
This is a far bigger and more important
issue that simply mailboxes. This is about who has the say on how
our tax money will be spent.
Thanks for your comments.
Ken
On 4/20/2021 11:14 AM, Penny Nyander
wrote:
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Hello to all from IL while visiting my family.
It¡¯s snowing here today!
? ? ?I¡¯m wondering, why would a group of taxpayers
not in Fairfield Road District vote on anything regarding our
particular board or tax levy? Or do you mean only the residents
and landowners in Fairfield Road District??
? ? ?I¡¯m hoping that we residents/land owners who
are affected can all join in a meeting(s) together and calmly
and respectfully discuss any and all matters as we move forward
towards gaining mailboxes, deciding road improvement and
maintenance, elections, and any other matter anyone wants
to?address. I think we all agree that community mailboxes would
be great to have. I hope we can all participate with a heart
towards what¡¯s in all of our best interests at a pace that
welcomes and allows complete participation, healthy dialogue,
and proper etiquette. I¡¯d love to attend any and all future
board meetings and will try to attend and participate whenever
possible.?
? ? ?Personally, I think any meetings with county
personnel, attorneys, surveyors, road crews, etc, should be done
upon direction of the board after consultation and voting by the
members. But surely there¡¯s established meeting rules available
by which our group and our board can agree to abide. Anyway, I
digress. One step at a time without rancor or condescension
works for me. So what is the next step? A meeting of the board
and members?
? ? ?Thanks to all who donate their time and
talents to deal with our group¡¯s desires and responsibilities. I
greatly appreciate you all.
Penny Nyander
First, I want to thank the board for their willingness
to serve, and Jim in particular for reviving the Road
District. I¡¯m perfectly happy for this board to continue
to serve.
But this is the situation. Jim and Jimmy control the
purse strings because they are the ones who sign the
checks. However, this board has not been elected by the
taxpayers, and consequently this board has no legal
power to decide how the taxpayers¡¯ money should be
spent. Until a legitimate board is elected by the
taxpayers, all financial decisions should be made by a
vote of the taxpayers and not by the board.
Does anyone disagree??
Should I discuss the legality of our situation with Kim
Lemons, Clerk of the Board?
Ken
