After the Annual Meeting on February 27, 2025, the newly elected Board members, together with the five existing members, convened to assign roles within the Board.
Meeting Notes
During the Power Ranch meeting of the Board of Directors on March 3, 2025, the new board gathered to elect new officers, including the president, vice president, treasurer, and secretary. The meeting began with a call to order and the Pledge of Allegiance.
The meeting began by Kristy nominating herself for the position of president, seconded by Mike Stone and after amending Ann’s original motion to nominate Ken Starks for president, which led to a contentious discussion. Kristy delivered a lengthy speech, expressing concerns about Ken’s alleged actions and intentions. Kristy accused Ken of securing votes behind the board’s back, violating open meeting laws, and colluding with other board members to predetermine outcomes although when asked she did not have any evidence of such actions. She criticized Ken’s support for potentially seeking new legal representation due and management company, which she believed could harm the association financially but yet again could not explain how. Kristy also accused Ken of encouraging homeowners to push for these firings and questioned his integrity and leadership qualities; therefore, making her the most viable option to serve at the Power Ranch Board President according to her.
Kristy appealed to newly elected board member Jeremy Harger, urging him to reconsider his vote and support her for president instead of Ken, citing her leadership experience and commitment to fiscal responsibility. She warned that she would become a target for Ken and Ann’s attacks on social media although yet again could not back up her reasoning or claims but asked homeowners to stand up against to such behavior.
Ken responded by expressing his willingness to work with all board members, despite disagreements. He defended his actions and emphasized the importance of communication and collaboration. Jeremy ultimately supported Ken for president, citing a strong working relationship and mutual alignment toward the cause of bettering the community.
The meeting continued with nominations for other positions, including vice president and treasurer. Jeremy was nominated for treasurer, despite expressing initial hesitation about his qualifications.
Ann was nominated and appointed as vice president.
The board discussed various agenda items, including training dates, lake maintenance chemicals, and architectural guidelines.
After extensive discussions to accommodate all members’ schedules, board training was slated for March 11, 2025, at 5:30 PM. (*Note: Jen Rotta and Mike Stone no-show, no-call to the training, which was specifically arranged to fit Jen’s schedule with her children).
Throughout the meeting, tensions were evident, with board members and homeowners expressing frustration over past conflicts and the need for unity. The meeting concluded with a call for improved collaboration and a focus on community interests.
Kristy’s speech highlighted her concerns about board dynamics and her commitment to transparency and integrity. However, her approach and accusations contributed to the contentious atmosphere, reflecting the ongoing challenges faced by the board in achieving cohesion and effective governance.
Summary of Meeting
Date and Time
The meeting was called to order at 6:35 PM.
Attendees
– Board Members: Ken Starks, Kristy Kisler, Jeremy Harger, Ann Jung, Jen Rotta, Mike Stone
– Homeowners and other attendees, including those on Zoom
Agenda Items
1. Board Organization
Election of Officers:
– President: Ken was elected as the new president after a contentious discussion and vote. Kristy was also nominated but did not secure enough votes.
– Vice President: Ann was elected as vice president. Jen initially made a motion to nominate Jeremy however Jeremy voiced that he did not feel prepared to fill that role.
– Treasurer: Jeremy was elected as treasurer after a discussion about qualifications and responsibilities.
– Secretary: Kristy was elected to continue as secretary.
2. Training Dates
– Proposed board training dates were discussed. March 11th at 5:30 PM was selected as the training date to accommodate most board members.
3. Old Business
– Lake Maintenance Chemicals:
– Approval was given for the purchase of maintenance chemicals for both lakes at a cost of $1,420 plus tax, which is under the budgeted amount for March.
4. New Business
– Architectural and Landscape Design Guidelines:
– The board discussed and approved the updated DRC guidelines with minor amendments, including clarifications on gate materials and lighting post placement.
– There was a suggestion to make the guidelines available to homeowners for review before final approval, but the board decided to proceed with the current approval.
– Wall Repair in the Willows:
– Approval was granted for wall repairs in the Willows neighborhood at a cost of $2,296.67. The repair is necessary due to structural issues and is funded from the operating budget.
Homeowner Comments
– Several homeowners expressed concerns about board transparency and the need for documents to be shared with the community before decisions are made.
– There were discussions about the qualifications of board members for their respective roles, particularly concerning the treasurer position.
– Homeowners also raised issues about past board dynamics and the need for improved cooperation among board members.
Conclusion
The meeting concluded with a call for unity and cooperation among board members and the community. The next board meeting is scheduled for March 24th, with the time to be determined.
Action Items
– Distribute the approved DRC guidelines to homeowners.
– Finalize and communicate the time for the next board meeting.
– Ensure the wall repair in the Willows is scheduled and completed.
The meeting was adjourned after all agenda items had been addressed. Since this was a special meeting focused on appointing the roles of the Board of Directors and addressing any urgent issues that couldn’t wait until the next scheduled board meeting, there was no homeowners forum.
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Last modified: March 25, 2025
