What a great idea! Then you won’t have as much to complain about with the Chamber because that would being more of their members within the city limits.

She must be joking. If her name was unfamiliar one might think she was a new reader of Sedona Eye but her regular comments say that isn’t so.

Her suggestion can only mean she wants Villagers to be as miserable as Sedona. If ever there was a reason NOT to incorporate Sedona is a glaring example.

A clear case of misery likes company. Sharlett, tend to your own affairs. We don’t need your stupid advice.

Just maybe it is time to incorporate? Just a thought of how to clean up the VOC mess. VOC incorporates as their own entity and not a part of city of Sedona.

2. Thinking logically, the restaurant would not exist if the golf course was not there. The HOA department is supporting the restaurant. While the annual financial drain has decreased some, the restaurant is still costing homeowners. Refer to the budgeted loss shown on the February 2015 financial summary. Again, how is the golf course financially independent of the HOA funds when the golfers need the restaurant?

3. VOCA is now divided into HOA business (management contracted to HOA management company in Prescott), Golf business (managed by VOCA employees), Park (financially supported by homeowners) and the Restaurant (contract managed but financially supported by homeowners). Refer to budget.

4. The golf department is making a great profit, or so it would seem if you listen to the messages from the board. The economy has turned around and there is lots of outside play. Of course is makes sense to move the restaurant expense and management to the golf department. The homeowners should not be saddled with the restaurant expense. At the very least, get honest that the golf course is not standing on its own financially.

5. Take the story Mr. Wood wrote about how the board handled the restaurant decision and just change the word “restaurant” to “HOA management company.” In my opinion, the board has and continues to act in violation of laws and bylaws. The reserve fund is being built back up. What is next?

6. And that $180 per year? What do you get? Well, an average condo development in VOCA pays about $22,000 per year to VOCA in annual dues. What do they get? They get told by VOCA what color they are allowed to paint their buildings. They don’t get a golf membership discount anymore. The condo development pays their own management company to enforce CC&Rs. That $22,000 would got a long way toward maintenance. But instead, it goes to VOCA.

7. My opinion, VOCA was a good idea 40 years ago when the early homeowners all played golf and there were many empty lots. There are few lots left to be concerned about building permits. There are county ordinances and each of the 25 VOCA subdivisions are capable of managing their own neighborhood. VOCA is outdated. Why do we need to put up with a board of directors who discredit homeowners who exercise freedom of speech? Why do we need to put up with threats and bullying? The only way and HOA works well is if the board can be trusted to do the right thing. But first we have to find candidates who know what the right thing is. It is getting more difficult all the time.