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Show WINTER TIMES - DECEMBER 1993 - 9 — More POA from Page 1 — something more about his building that they think a Planning Commission member should know?” FOUL! And FOWL! I need not comment on these statements. But consider the serious implications if we equate concern for privacy with ‘something to hide.’ 5.) She then cites a couple of examples of complaints about improper structures which seem very out of place in this article, except possibly to provide the occasion and justification for someone to do the right thing and come and check out her insinuation that I am hiding something! How far can a thing be twisted?! There then follows a closing paragraph of the requisite platitudes to put a pretty face on this ugly business. ‘Lest there be any further missed assumptions as to my motivations in writing this letter let me state plainly: A personal matter which Ihad desired to remain private was made very public, most unexpectedly and unfairly, and I was obliged to state the case for my neighbors to judge. I wish to have the common respect and good will of all my neighbors as I have respect and good will toward you. If any should ever suspect my motivations or intentions I urge you to simply ask me, discretely and honestly please. Further, I utterly resent having my discrete inquiry exploited for self-serving ends, being flat out accused of having another motive for my inquiry and having vague insinuations of wrong doing on my part stated, all in a public forum—I feel trespassed a second time and in a worse manner, and would like to see this letter also printed, and an apology made in that same forum. And finally, because my ability to - quietly identify the rider who started all this has obviously been taken away, I would simply ask that all my neighbors respect our privacy and sensibility. Most are welcome at the front door at ordinary times. Those who come by other means and at other times may receive the Janie Tuft. Two members voted yes, one voted no, and one abstained. BRIEF RECENT HISTORY: At the October POA Annual Meeting Merrill Brady challenged Janie Tuft’s candidacy for the POA board on the grounds that the Tuft’s Castle Valley welcome reserved for common, ordinary, trespassers. Sincerely, Robert Allen lots were not in her name but her husband’s. Merrill said that since Janie’s name was not on the deeds, she cc: Castle Valley Times These (are) the things that he shall do; Speak ye every man the truth to his neighbour; execute the judgment of truth and peace in your gates: And let none of you imagine evil in was not a property owner and was not a valid candidate for the board. The POA board read the By-Laws and ruled that Janie was a valid candidate; Janie ran your hearts against his neighbour; and and won third place in the election with 138 votes. love no false oath: for all these are things that I hate, saith the LORD. On the basis of reported legal I am sorry RobertAllen misunderstood the point I was trying to make in my article, and that this incident has caused us both so much discomfort. —Joan Sangree counsel, Janie was asked by one member of the board to resign and then be re-appointed. She agreed to do this in a closed POA board meeting November 27. After this action was announced at the December 1st POA meeting—following a lengthy and Editor’s Note: Letters to the Times are welcome and may be addressed to Cris heated discussion—both Paul Sizemore Coffey, CVSR 2607, Moab UT 84532, to reach us by the 10th of the month. We will appreciate your efforts to keep them reasonably short—250 words or less—and must reserve the right to shorten lengthier letters as space and Merril Brady threatened to sue the POA over Tuft’s appointment to the board. After several days' deliberation, Janie decided to resign to avoid subjecting either herself or the POA to the possibility of a lawsuit. Jamie’s demands. There have been only two instances when we have not printed resignation was submitted in writing and accepted by the POA board. (Her written submissions—one was an resignation letter appears in this article on Gays in the Military, which month’s Letters column, Page 7.) FILLING THE VACANCY: With did not seem specific enough to our area, the other was a letter written the resignation of a duly elected board specifically to one ofour stcyj‘, to whom we passed it on. Please keep writing. —Cris Cofi’ey member, the By-Laws grant the remaining board members the power to fill the vacant position with whomever the board members deem appropriate. Joan Sangree presented several options for the appointment process, including appointing someone to represent the views of those who cast 138 votes for Tuft. However, the board decided to appoint the next runner-up from the election, Bill Riggs, who had received 77 votes. Anne Benge and Richard Williams voted yes, Joan Sangree voted no, and George Ottinger abstained. —Jack Campbell # . ; W Mtg/£71: . -""-' Irr' 87 Megan |
