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A simple question to the CZ Master association has turned into SupplierGate: An apparent concerted effort by the board to protect its self-interests instead of the residents who pay their monthly dues.

The simple question is: Given that the community reserves at an all time low, with three dues increase in five years, why would the association implement a fourth website in five years? In other words, where is the analysis that shows CZ residents will benefit significantly from an improved quality of service, or a significant cost savings?. The response from Vinnie Davis, the association's general manager: "you are not entitled to the statement of work, bids, or selection criteria, which are executive session privileged documents." Such non-response drew the ire of former CZ director Joseph Morabito:

"If CZ is not being paid by the web company and the web company is selling our personal information, then the Yocham CZ Board are a bunch of idiots, plain and simple. Or they are morons which ever category is lower. We will see the deal once we get access to the contract. If the CZ Board did this without proper remuneration, they should all be removed from office for malfeasance. Further if our personal information is being sold without member permission, that may be a violation of law. I smell a big rat. This has Varo’s fingerprints all over it" - But of course, this is vintage Varo/Mezger, as in the "$1.5 million/year compelling offer" for security services that saw the firing of the CHP without a suitable replacement, and terminated the largest security company in the world, replacing it with arguably one of the smallest ones in the region - reported in the February 2006 issue of the CotoBuzz Journal, for instance

We are offended that the current CZ board of directors seems to be more concerned with squeezing as much as possible from CZ residents to continue funding subsidies and helping promote FOB’s businesses.

Take for instance a simple street sign repair. We regularly report damaged signs and ask if the incident has been reported. The first time we got admonished with “the association has over 1,000 street signs to maintain” – even though we were not asking about the total – simply the damaged ones. Since the property management company does not have the time to look after damaged property, the general manager will now be responsible to review advertisements to be placed on the new website – guess which advertisements have been approved so far?

We are offended when we see the CZ board pontificate about what a good neighbor the CZ resident should be, the using that resident's money to subside non-dues paying members and other businesses.

From June 2009 CZ Newsletter - a Trespasser in my own turf - remember the Skendarina Lawsuit? - Should a similar sign be posted for Equestrians using horse trails? - click to enlarge

Particularly when the same board goes out of its way to encourage vehicle code violations by golf club patrons by installing "golfer crossing signs" at the most dangerous roads in the community.

“If you are hosting an event at your home, please review the community rules and regulations regarding parking…..ultimately, you the homeowner are responsible for any violations of our rules by your guests” writes the president in the June 2009 newsletter.

And while the association does not “condone children playing in the streets”, it seems to encourage vehicle code violations by funding “golfer crossing signs” in the community’s most dangerous roads. Not only that, but CZ resident are also responsible for violations of those you subsidize, such as the ones detailed in the Skendarian DUI lawsuit. And like a Changeling Neighbor, CZ is there

Encouraging Golfers to break vehicle code in community's most dangerous roads

Then there are the private security (UPS) patrols being used as a courier service for Keystone personnel and the board.

Then there is the president endorsing the dwellingLive.com apt for advertisements.

What is most appalling is the reckless disregard for privacy and security – even when asked, a light bulb should have gone on. Apparently there is no one there.

Remember there are many ways to pay to play. Journalists Pen to Play. Recreational facilities Share to Play. Restaurants Dine to Play. Blago makes them pay to play. Take your pick - click to enlarge

This reminder to Mr. Morabito: Remember there are many ways to pay to play. Journalists Pen to Play. Recreational facilities Share to Play. Restaurants Dine to Play. Blago makes them pay to play. Take your pick

In any case, we have asked Ms Davis to confirm that the following statement is not a personal opinion, but a legal opinion expressed by the CZ Master association’s legal counsel: “In a review of your request please note that under Civil Code Section 1365.2, a member is entitled to a copy of "executed contracts," not otherwise privileged. Thus, you are not entitled to the statement of work, bids, or selection criteria, which are executive session privileged documents.” - Vincentia Davis, CCAM, June 2, 2009, referencing request for Inspection of Records related to dwellinglive.com website.

We have also reminded Ms Davis thatt legal counsel is not intended to represent an individual board member, nor the board, but rather, it should be looking out for the interests of those who pay the invoices.

2009 CZ Delegates responsible for status quo - take a moment to thank them if you like the insanity in

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