Susan Feels Really Peeved Over Abuse

I would like to revisit the circumstances that led us to this point. I briefly mentioned this in my initial post. What we wish we had known before we purchased.

However, I aim to provide further insights into the motivations behind the creation of this blog. I believe there is an effort to portray anyone who questions the operations of our Association in a negative light. The Board of Directors, Property Management, and their supporters tend to propagate a narrative that labels you as merely a “troublemaker” who is complaining without cause. Given the considerable noise generated when legitimate concerns are raised, it is understandable how these issues can become obscured amidst the turmoil. I perceive this as a tactic that has been effectively employed; many individuals prefer to avoid the “drama” they observe on social media. When individuals deliberately create distractions and derail meaningful discussions, it becomes apparent how they manage to sustain their control.

Prior to attending any meetings, upon receiving the email dated November 8, 2024, we explored the local Facebook groups to gauge the discussions surrounding the matter. We were promptly banned from the Facebook page managed by John Shea, who was the sitting Vice President of the Association at that time. Upon visiting another Facebook page, we observed that those practices were quite prevalent there. I deemed this behavior from the Vice President to be inappropriate. However, I digress. Let us proceed.

I attended my first meeting on November 18, 2024. My previous interactions with the Board of Directors’ most ardent supporters online had already left me with a less than hospitable impression. Given the manner in which the board had advocated for the Flock Cameras, I harbored concerns regarding the leadership. Nevertheless, I wished to extend the benefit of the doubt. I wanted to believe that their actions were not driven by malice or intentional unethical behavior. I was operating under the assumption that this was a genuine mistake made by individuals who believed they were acting in the community’s best interest.

Certainly, the manner in which they managed the Flock Cameras prompted me to log into AppFolio and review several aspects. Upon an initial examination of the budget, I found myself with inquiries regarding the fees we were incurring for various services. It appeared that we were being charged redundantly for certain items by the management.

The Treasurer ensures that the columns align, but they do not investigate the finances in depth. I inquired whether a forensic audit had ever been conducted on our financial records, considering that the current Property Management company has overseen our finances since the beginning. It is worth noting that Buck Reynolds transferred the property management responsibilities to Melissa Layton at some point. However, the property management company continues to operate under the name Buck Reynolds Property Management Services, indicating that there has not been a significant change.

When I posed this straightforward question during the meeting, what ensued was nearly a form of gaslighting from the board and one member regarding the nature of a forensic audit and the rationale for its necessity. Mr. Robert Hooper even attempted to intimidate by alluding to potential legal trouble. This was quite concerning to me, as a simple affirmative or negative response would have sufficed. The manner in which they addressed this inquiry only heightened my concerns. I am uncertain whether Sharon Horton Kelly was deliberately feigning ignorance about what a forensic audit entails or if she genuinely lacked understanding. However, considering she had been employed by a Credit Union for 30 years, which is presumably why she was selected as our Treasurer, it is troubling that she would be unaware of what a forensic audit is and the reasons one might seek such an audit.

This was merely an inquiry I posed because of some charges on the budget that I perceived as troubling. What I later uncovered has led me to believe that I am indeed justified in raising this question, and I feel that a thorough review of our finances is warranted, particularly in light of what I found while investigating the ethics violation complaint I was submitting against Buck Reynolds for their endorsement of the Board’s discriminatory and hypocritical behavior towards owners. I have encountered some concerning information.

Buck Reynolds has a team member who has previous convictions for forgery, embezzlement, and multiple theft-related crimes. This individual has made numerous efforts to conceal these convictions when seeking professional licenses. What is particularly noteworthy is that this person is married to someone who manages our funds and has been included as a member of our Property Management team according to agendas. I will refrain from disclosing their name or uploading the public records document, but I will provide you with a link so that you can review it and download it if you wish. https://services.azre.gov/PdbWeb/Order/ViewOrder/9644

Maybe this is why they reacted the way they did to my question?

Acknowledging that we faced a scenario in which the Board of Directors did not hold Property Management accountable, and vice versa, I believed that raising awareness was the most effective approach. The optimal method for me to express my concerns without being overwhelmed by the deliberate distractions was to blog about it.

Thus, we find ourselves in this situation, and I will persist until there is a transformation.