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Board members – please take the time and the effort to understand these and other fair housing requirements…….chair lift….sounds familiar
This takes the cake! Making it so difficult and discouraging for our residents to get a chair lift, if needed! Zubko, Pappas, Shelton, and Lauth are a gang of cold hearted @#$^^&& you know the rest.
These dictators have to go bye, bye.
Sandra and the rest are making rules that need a 75% vote of us residents.
This lawyer that they have is blessing what they are doing to the residents? Sure, they will sue and he will get more business. I remember him from the SRD days, when he tried to make the bond issue to last a long, long time to milk it for all it was worth.
If you all remember the SRD days, tell me how THEY got on the board again. That must be where Bev, the forger comes into play.
I am voting for Bruno.
He has HORSE SENSE.
why do pappas and sandra want to hang on to their seats with teeth and nail…apply rules of resason and common sense,,,,,why doesn't anyone ask them how much more do they intent to serve the community as directors…..uhhhh professional politician means corruption
Vote for the candidates that will respect your rights
Definis, Smith, Blackman, Cambi, Lauer, Blanco, and Grisanti
it`s written all over, this board equals
corruption, corruption,corruption
Pappas no Mas
sounds like sandra zubko is desperate…begging for votes and slamming doors in women faces…….
you guys are going to jail and that is the best case scenario….you are caught with you hand in the cookie jar
I've tried to be an honest broker between warring factions in this community. I want to comment on 3 items mentioned in Mr. Viola's newsletter to the community.
First, one board ago, we got a quote for carpeting for $136,000. We held off on executing that bid because there were too many questions on nylon (more expensive) vs. polypropolene (cheaper) carpeting, and other issues.
The current board got a bid of $124,750, the lowest of three. The winning company had excellent references. The carpeting, nylon, is of better quality than the synthetic we had considered the year before. We got a good deal.
I would challenge anyone to get a quote for carpeting this entire facility for $48,750 less, which is the kickback we are accused of taking. That is ABSURD.
Secondly, this board did not outsource the landscaping. That happened on the previous board. We were paying over $250,000 to maintain our own landscaping crew and equipment. US Lawns came in with a bid for less than half.
There are issues with US Lawns, but on balance, they are no better or worse than what we had--and half the price. In a community that wants to keep maintenance low, the only alternative a board has to continue capital improvements like the seawall, bathrooms, carpeting, and roofs is to cut costs.
Finally, I stand by my email in Mr. Viola's letter about being asked to commit fraud by Ms. Beverly Houston. In my opinion, she is not fit to serve on any board.
Jack
Thanks Jack, for backing up your comment on Beverley Houston. I question landscaping being half price. I understand they charge for anything they do as EXTRA. How much EXTRA have they charged over $125,000.
Thanks
That's true, they do charge extra. When they remove ficus, it costs us more. The last board probably spent an extra 20-30k on removing dead stuff and fixing broken plumbing. The current board budgeted for next year to remove ALL the ficus in the community and the arecas that have what look like giant hornets' nests at the bottom. But by cutting our mowing and trimming costs in half, we have the wiggle room to do these things, which should become less and less costly as the ficus is eliminated. The only other complaint we hear is about picking up leaves more often, and that has to be negotiated with the company more carefully.
Jack
I will be glad to see Pappas and Zubko look dumbfounded when they have to reach in their own pocketbooks to pay for their own attorney, not the one BCC pays for. He would do it for nothing to keep his 401K job at BCC. He will not be the lawyer next year and I doubt if he would do pro bono for them after BCC get rid of him.
I saw one of US LAWN guys doing ONLY the cutting of the new growth on the Areca's. Who the hell gave the order to cut out the new growth, which would have covered the ugly stumps!
It looks so disgusting ....somebody has taste up their "Stump". You pay half and we got half..period. Have these guys been in jail? Are they casing the joint. Nobody cares. Spend it on the &^&%$#&lawyer when more lawsuits come in.
Why did the ticket committee quit???
Me thinks Diane, who is running for the Board and was Chair to the ticket committee, up and quit. The rest of them quit also. Why? Zubco running scared and is starting to launch an attack on Diane now, so she quit. Why did Diane change her tune about Lily, another candidate, that was given tickets for her approved vehicle. Zubco now wants to get rid of Diane and Lily so she will have a better chance of extending her power trip. Evil Evil old lady strikes again.
Zubko
EVIL INDDED
.. and you don't know to what magnitude.
You just got to feel sorry for her.
If you want an explanation of why Saundra needs the board position, just check the Broward County Courthouse records, and see what years she refinanced her condo vs. when she didn't. Seems like this past year she paid her mortgage off. If she doesn't work,how did she pay off $47,000 in ten years? Inquiring minds want to know....I may need to hire her to manage my money if she can do financial wonders like that with Social Security!
https://officialrecords.broward.org/oncoreV2/showdetails.aspx?id=32934614&rn=1&pi=0&ref=search
https://officialrecords.broward.org/oncoreV2/showdetails.aspx?id=54161739&rn=0&pi=0&ref=search
To Anonymous of January 31, 2014 @ 11:06 AM
I think a lot of us know that we the community of Bay Colony Club are supporting the board members financially because they have outlived their money and savings, of course putting jacko and Definis aside Let's hope everyone is smart enough to vote accordingly and this insanity ends. If Saundra is out of money maybe she should sell her unit, move into an assisted living facility, and sign over her Social Security benefits in exchange for room and board that include three meals a day of pureed foods. The count down has begun kids. Hold tight to your seats.
This evening when entering the property a board of director's candidate was campaigning on the street on Bayview Drive, when I observed Pappas flip the lady off as he and his partner exited the property. He gave her the finger when she was simply campaigning and peacefully assembly on the public street. What a clown we have on the board. Hope everyone votes smarter this year. Just a few more days.
Amon said......$47,000 paid off on Zubko's condo.......another amon wrote in that the old ins. co. that they got again after over charging BCC...Brown and & Brown....amon said that the usual kick back is 10% or $47,000....bingo!!!!!!!!!!! that's how she paid it off.....
Remember the new convertible, two weeks after she signed a building contract for Rec 1. She did not have money then. The contractor had been in business 3 months! She knew him...........bingo again
example: a ballot that would say lauer and pappas together doest make any sense…..this is a coalition election
choose your party then choose the people within the party….you can't be a democrat and a republican at the same time
deadline monday at 7 at the meeting…please bring your ballots personally is safer.
if you can't drop them in the box on monday before 5
better days are coming thru ….every vote counts
Vote for:
cambi, de finis, grimaldi, lauer,smith, blanco,blackman….if for some personal reason you don't like some of those people vote for less than 7 and eliminate the ones you don't like but don't substitute them with someone from the dark side…..it would be like wasting your vote
the messenger
LAST CALL FOR BETTER DAYS AT BCC: VOTE
GRIMALDI
SMITH
BLACKMAN
DE FINIS
BLANCO
CAMBI
LAUER
Cannot WAIT for the CIRCUS February 10, 2014 @ REC 2
Vote for a fresher tomorrow and BRIGHTER days...
VOTE in a new Board of Directors
Vote for
DEFINIS CAMBI LAUER SMITH BLACKMAN GRISANTI BLANCO
Any bets for an honest election? What are the odds?
Charles - Does it matter WHO gets in? Within 6 months Joyous will hate them too. She ALWAYS does.
We survived Wilbur, Bud and Phil - couldn't be any worse than them.
Anonymous of February 9, 2014 @ 10:58 AM
I don't know who you are, but this is the WORST that it has EVER been. THE WORST!!! I agree with Phil having his troubles on the board and not being the best president, but BUD and WILBUR were FABULOUS presidents. FABULOUS! Would you like to elaborate on this blog what the problems were with Wilbur, Phil and BUD? Pappas is a crazy and so is Zubko. They are not dealing with a FULL DECK. Their elevator isn't making it to the top floor, buddy, and they are managing your money and doing it very badly! That's the worst it can get. Pretty soon we are going to have goons in here breaking peoples arms and legs. We already have vandalism against personal property. Bay Colony Club is a DISGRACE!
Sir Pukit,
We have Campbell Property Management monitoring this election. Campbell Property Management, as well as our property manager have a license issued by the state. I doubt they will do something that will taint their own "business entity". The amendments did not pass and we know these "kooks" we have on the board presently have been fighting to get these amendments passed for a while now unsuccessfully. We have several registered complaints with the DBPR on passed "election fraud". Try to remain hopeful. Pappas, Zubko, Shelton and Lauth are not permanent cemented fixtures of our BOARD OF DIRECTORS and a lot of residents are cognizant of their sleezy ways and maneuvers operating and mismanaging this property. Just one more day. Sit tight.
to be honest folks I have a gut feeling SiR Charles may be right….
the messenger
I CANT EVEN THINK OF A WORSE PRESIDENT THAN PAPPAS
To Anonymous of Feb 9th, how strong are the meds you're taking?! Wilbur and Bud were FABULOUS?! Oh my goodness. Wilbur was in the office the minute Joanne left harassing the poor office girl, taking files, making deals he had no right to make, and cozying up to Colleen the Bimbo! I've seen emails regarding his sexual harassment and let me tell you, I'm shocked she didn't sue us! He was so dirty, that the extra rinse cycle couldn't even wash him clean. Bud?? He and Colleen were in the thick of it and look at the mess they made! You need to downgrade your dose sweetie. Unless of course, you're part of that crowd and I suspect you just might be. Wink wink.
Dear Residents of BCC,
It was this President that took the executive decision to eliminate the sexual harassment and the hostile work environment created by members of this board as well as previous boards, which alleviated many possible lawsuits that would have resulted in enormous monetary settlements. Squashed other lawsuits that subsequently saved the Association over $140,000. So Ms/Mr anonymous, I suggest that you either sign your name and not hide behind "aninymous" or maybe you might have been one of those individuals that may have been involved in the aforementioned unethical practices. In addition, the unethical practice of computer fraud and the forwarding of Association documents including residents files was dealt with and was stopped. This previous President "rinsed" the office of ALL unethical and immoral practices and shall continue to do so once elected. I stand for ALL residents rights and shall continue to uphold those rights with the utmost of professional integrity.
Thank you for your vote to continue to assure that integrity for BCC.
SIGNED: Louis (Bud) Lauer
To Anonymous of February 10, 2014 @ 7:53 AM in response to Anonymous also.
Thank you for replying to my request. Perhaps you should cut back on the booze. In response to your claims regarding my meds. I did not know I was on any meds, however, four of the present board members NEED to be on meds. STRONG ONES.
In response to your allegations pertaining to BUD and WILBUR sins as president of this association in years past, I had no clue of these types of behaviors. It is the first I have heard.
You claim you have seen emails, then you are one of the current members of this sad board of directors that needs to go bye bye. Only board members can access that type of inside information. WINK WINK
Anonymous, you are absolutely right about one thing, yes BCC DID survive! Please read my response in this regard, in my following blog entry.
To Jean or ARC
... OR A WORSE VICE PRESIDENT THAN ZUBBKOO
Well - how d'ya like THEM apples!?
Now that a new Board has been elected, I can just see what Joyous and others like Rocco and Jack are going to be screaming from the rooftops - YES! IT WAS BEV HOUSTON FORGING ALL THOSE BALLOTS!
Rocco Viola saw fit to reprint Jack Israel's insulting blog remarks about my being a forger.
One thing I've learned about life in Bay Colony Club is that HE WHO HITS FIRST ... WINS.
Doesn't matter if it's truth or lies, the accused cannot protest his or her innocence without seemingly "digging the hole deeper", so the best thing is to keep your mouth shut - it really pisses off the accuser when you don't rise to the bait in a knee-jerk reaction.
Now, Jack: to set the record straight now that this 2014 Election is over:
- Yes, I called for a meeting on October 2, 2012 at 11:30 AM with you, Phil and Saundra.
- The meeting lasted slightly more than an hour (I left the meeting at 12:40 PM).
- You were there ONLY for the last 10-15 minutes (you had a doctor's appointment).
- You missed the main bulk of the meeting wherein I advised Saundra and Phil that:
1. In 1996, Tallahassee changed the condo law to prevent Boards from "voting unused votes";
2. We have had several Amendments since then and I commented that I was dubious that every one of those Amendment votes was a genuine one WITHOUT forged signatures;
3. With the number of rentals (at that time it was an all-time high), we had lost our "clout" since those rentals made up 25% of the voting potential - and since we need 75%, it was basically and literally impossible to achieve that 75% majority.
4. Foreign investors do NOT vote (possibly since they can't read the language?) on anything. They would certainly NOT vote to restrict their own rights and influence on our community (they simply don't care about our community - making money is all they're interested in).
I had - (unfortunately - since you have no sense of humor) laughingly disclosed that 60 YEARS AGO WHEN I WAS IN HIGH SCHOOL, we kids regularly forged "absentee" excuse notes for each other to cover skipped classes; it just happened that, despite my own lousy hand-writing, I was pretty good at it.
I HAVE NEVER FORGED A SINGLE DOCUMENT SINCE I WAS IN MY TEENS.
I defy and challenge you, Jack - or anyone else - to find ANY forged signature done by me on ANY Ballot or Proxy. Bring on your forensic hand-writing experts. Bring on your fingerprint specialists. Bring on your lie-detector machines. The ONLY time you will find a BCC document of any type that I have signed will be those turned in for MY unit, of which I am the "designated voter".
Yes, at that meeting, I laughingly (stupid me!) offered to be the BCC "resident forger". You have absolutely no sense of humor. YOU ACTUALLY BELIEVED ME! Even Phil knew I was joking and laughingly commented ":Bev - I loves ya!".
It IS interesting and ironic that none of this came out until I did not "endorse" you for re-election in the January 2013 issue of the Informer (over three months later!) - and then the shit hit the fan. How self-serving and petty. I have nothing to hide or be ashamed of - and I will NOT be black-mailed into endorsing ANYONE I do not believe in.
Signed:
Beverley Houston
The Great Election FRAUD ! So blatant its obvious, all the rats are now in the trap.
How can they do this right under our noses ?
don't like the APPLES! They are sour apples. Make them go away. Don't these people go out and live life?
Bev,
Why are you defending yourself only now from my charges, just hours after the election? If somebody had accused me of such behavior, I would have been yelling from BCC rooftops that it was a bunch of baloney. You, with a greater audience than anyone in BCC could not muster enough votes to get on the board?? I think we know why. The residents have a lot of common sense.
Jack
Sir Charles was right, very few listened, very few could do much about it. I am a woman of faith and I believe it could be a fair game. I am an obsolete and naive french girl.
it was a conspiracy
Houston said, It does not matter if it is truth or lies.She is the biggest offender of trying to destroy residents reputation. I am sick of her anonymous comments on Joyous, the most intelligent woman we have in Bay Colony. Look at the landscaping now, since she is not taking care of the landscaping. It is a real crap hole.
We are also sick of your "admiration" for her as well. I know Joyous and also know her beau of 14 years. He, I said, He is a wonderful Doctor, who is now working on a cure for Cancer. You always manage to "dig" Joyous, just like kids do in grade school. If you are "in love" with someone, you slap them and talk about them.
And, No, Houston, you were not kidding about forging. Jack has a good reputation and he is not a liar. YOU ARE AND YOU ARE NOTED FOR ILLEGAL doings on the election in years prior. You are the first one to yell foul after the elections. It is a red flag, those who yell are guilty. You always hated Saundra, but thought she would go for the forging. You did win her over as we have noticed.You are a dangerous old lady. Concentrate on your own problems at home. That will keep you busy.
Answer to anonymous.
How can they do that right under our noses? They are PROS at FRAUD, with years of practice. The good cover-up, was having The Campbell Management Co do the election. Fraud was committed BEFORE Campbell got the election box. Get it. wink, wink
Stop drooling Houston, I am not Joyous.
At least Bev Houston answered her own remarks. Yes, many people will call you down on the election fraud.
Enjoy the attention for awhile.
Who knows what Houston believes? For years she loved Sam and then hated him. Same for Sandra, who she hated with a passion, plus the other "dark side", now she endorses them! Strange person indeed. Now she spends her hours belittling Jack, his wife, and always "her" Joyous. Her secret passion. Get a life.
This is impossible to have ALL of the dark side get on the board. Period. There is no way.
God help us! Zubko is presidents.I am waiting for the "for sale" to go up now.
Good for you, Jack. I can see why you did not run. You do have a social life, not like the others. This is their only way of making #@$^*&%%$!
Can not wait until the next FIRE or disaster! Stay tuned. $$$$$$$$$$$$
I didn't realize that there was a Statute of Limitations on people replying to accusations???
Jack complains that Bev took 12 months to reply to his accusations.
Am I missing something here?
Jack took 3 months to make HIS original accusations.
Is there any difference?
Does it really matter?
Several residents are complaining about the garbage doors that are broken. Even in no. 6, the door is broken and isn't that Zubbkook's place? Who gets the ticket for the broken doors? Security, the office, the president.
If you have a 2 inch tear in your screen, security is right there with a $20 ticket at the direction of Zubbkook. Let the place fall apart, but give the neighbors a ticket to control them. Somethings never change for the good.
Expect tickets to the candidates that did not get on the Board. Sleepy George will want "speed bumps" again and he will drive around and look for a cat in the window or a car backed in or in the wrong spot, or bikes on the porch. He will tell the boss and she will order the tickets. Good boy! You done good. Flat tires are not out of the question, remember Mr. Burros car? Welcome to paradise.
If tickets are issued for "violations" that are unfounded then we just have a pack of goons here running the place, beginning with Zubkook and ending with the Mickey Mouse patrol that Allied Barton has proved to be. Goons have been running the place for years anyway. Just don't pay the tickets.
RESPONSE TO HEAD IN THE SAND……
BUT MAYBE THIS TIME GEORGE CAR WILL EXPLODE THEN HE WILL STOP DRIVING AROUND…DONT YOU AGREE?
You are just now finding out this place is run by "goons". You must have your head in the sand with the other resident. Who is running the committees,Zubkookie? Don'tcha think that is a conflict of interest? For sure, it is "Look at me", "Look at me" I am the boss! Of what?, the goons........pride Mary, please sit down and stop directing.
Beverley says:
I have nothing to hide or be ashamed of -
She is the biggest liar, and cheat, and forger and SHE is not ashamed?
Keep writing your fairy tales. You should be ashamed but you ain't.
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