Great Question to Ponder

Have any of you asked your self......" Why do we have a Board president who does not live here period"?  or Why he wants to be on Board where he doesn't live?  

Good Question 


Attends no events or involved in any things here other than his monthly stop for board meeting.Never walks the grounds etc ..He lives in an HOA Community in Scottsdale

Many years ago when Brian and Wife had units here and lived here there may have been a reason to be on board, Now we all know Diane Paulosky- Mcbride used in her sales pitches here always that her husband was on Board. Since we exposed her tactics here, you don't see her signs every where like the old days. Many residents that used her once have decided to not use her again. My neighbors bought here in 2012 and used Diane, when buying another unit in 2014 they also decided against her for 2nd buy here.For years they used Anasazi as their cash cow

Now for over 2 years Brian Mcbride has not resided here at Anasazi... period,
 he owns 1 unit his Mother lives in

We have started to go in a positive direction here and think it is time this election to remove the last remnant of the old shady board we had here for too long

It is time to continue to move forward and that means residents that live here controlling our money and community.

The New generation of Anasazi Residents  removed Izzy, Robert Burchmore first and Janet last year in a landslide loss

The Residents really spoke out on that election

Bottom Line is Brian Mcbride needs  to resign at end of term or be voted out of office

The residents have banded together the last few years and we have finally got on the start of things long overdue being put into motion. I have spoke with many many of you who also agree its time to lose the last anchor here

Board Meeting Part 2

One of the biggest issues that were shared was that Wayne on more than one occasion has decided it is his decision what he tells board, when residents address him...A few residents suggested he is removed as manager. Wayne very simply has let his buddy  relationship with Brian go to his head,

Wayne to be blunt you were hired here and explained to us the reason we hired you was you were an Engineer, which has been disproven many months ago.Many of us all have the same thought, you are very unfriendly, Basically your job is a glorified secretary as you do no repairs your self here, You dress to well for anyone who works on the jobs here.

 But to say it straight...Your Job   is to please the residents here not make enemies, You work for the community, and many made it clear you need to remember that. .This is not the model manager of a community.Lighten up a bit , smile and wave to residents and tell them the truth, Thats all that we ask..Any concern a resident has that they bring to you and want board notified should be reported to board ...At that point they have to decide on that issue of its importance not your version of important.Thank Goodness You Have Sharon in the office as she is always kind and friendly and that is not easy here.

As far as the 7 person board, Our Board of Directors has slipped in we need 30 days notice to do it, so its to late for this election ???  Funny Timing ??   This is an issue that we must all support in order to start making changes here with this Board of Directors..One new Board member at a time !!

In general many residents are ready for changes here as witnessed from the many who attended and brought info to us here at Anasazi Talk, The residents that live here are aware and its just getting the word to those many who own but never come here or strictly  rent their units.This site is here to continue to keep you abreast on the inside of things going on here, things never printed on discussion board.You dont all have to agree to everything stated here, These are opinions of moderation group. But many agree changes are needed. Thank you for your continued readership  

Board Meeting Part 1

Lets start by the meeting being a full house, and many angry residents who all seemed to be on same page, One of the biggest concerns was the board again shying away from answers to a 7 people board>

Janet and Board stated that that cannot happen as no one wants to run for board ???   we have 4 ...YES ...4 residents running now, No reason we cannot go to 7..Our Board was called out on this and side stepped the issue again. Also another group of residents stated that we never elect members here they are always friends of the board who are appointed.We all know this is true !!!

 More than a few suggested that our board is replaced along with Wayne.

Our Board had so many residents upset about last by- law passed the board brought a letter from HOA atty which meant nothing. The board knows they are violating federal mandates. Also Executors of our trust here at Anasazi attended along with  an HOA atty in Illinois, He said states may have different laws but this Board of Directors is a debacle and has never seen anything like it in 40 years.

There was much applause when residents asked for board members to be removed.

Janet has lost all respect in the community and it is time for her to step down, along with Faye who was appointed because she was Janets Friend . People have had enough of you 2. Brian there is no reason for you to be on board here period,  You are not a resident period. But there is a target on your back in the community so your time is also limited. Russ Harris was also appointed as a yes man,, 4 months after moving here he was appointed by his friend Robert Burchmore..Funny pattern going on here huh ?

How much of our HOA money are they going to spend to keep people from getting on board here ??/ That is an honest question we all have to ask

Our Family trust also addressed Brian Mcbride and Board live and informed them that they were taking legal action here, After our Board has sent our family 4-5 legal letters over the last 16 months , I think the board got their answer that we are not intimidated by the scandalous things going on here and will fight back.

Also asking that letters be sent to those who have no email,another resident was upset when Janet told them they were working on the Email system here ??  She has said that for 2 years and he called her on it and again she side stepped the issue.

What it comes down to is we have a power hungry board here at Anasazi that needs to be removed and replaced by real residents who have a real concern for acting in all the residents behalf, not a select few

Last nights meeting of angry residents supported this very thought, and many residents are up in arms over the actions of our Board of Directors..and AAM Management...Maybe all members need to be removed..It can be done!!

Part 2 Monday

HOA MONEY ??

Lets start from the beginning of this fiasco that has gone on over a year, In October of 2012 I notified our board that I was running for a seat on board, Immediately I started to receive letters from Boards Attorney as they tried to stop me from running, This was after I was asked for 4 proxies on our trust here at Anasazi, After providing 4 separate document stating I was the voice and vote of our trust our board said at meeting Proxies were no longer needed?? Hmmmmm, After much litigation I was put on ballot and the support was great I received 118 votes losing to Russ Harris by 13 votes although I did receive almost 25% of the vote of residents, Later on this year in July Again we were harassed with letters from HOA Lawyer and out trust lawyer took action and were told many of board actions were not being handled right by their own attorney and things quieted down a bit!!

Then in November when hearing Robert Burchmore was stepping down I wrote the board and informed them That I believed I should be appointed to his position as I had the next highest amount of votes in election. 2 weeks later our Board holds a emergency meeting to adopt a new by law that would prevent me from running for board again this year,...This is where it makes you wonder ??

  They passed the by law with only 20% of vote received when all other bylaws passed at Anasazi  required 51%,

At the meeting many residents wanted the vote held till more was told about the new by - laws, But Brian Mcbride said it was passing that night no matter what ??  Well also at meeting Janet again disclosed that they spent MANY MANY HOURS with Attorney in regards to this matter...HOW MUCH OF OUR HOA FEE'S have been wasted with a personal vendetta by board members. Yes all that are in loop know Brian Mcbride has had a personal vendetta against me since exposing his wife as and him being a board member selling most real estate here at Anasazi, I always believed this was a conflict of interest in my opinion. So HOW MANY LAWYERS HOURS HAVE WE PAID FOR...

3 years ago when Ralph Avery a Resident here ran against the board he also was attacked and after serving as Anasazi's Insurance agent for many many years his firm was dismissed by our current board.after he was not elected    .Hmmmm ??

A few residents have approached office asking for document from lawyer stating 20% of vote was legal and yet for it to be produced to the residents that asked for this paperwork

So now I have to decide if I am going to take our board to legal action over this last bit of scandal...How much more HOA  monies will be wasted yet again, It seems very much like our Board wants no one new in their click

I think maybe they should spend time with financials which always seem to be months late when requested by owners at board meetings,or using all this wasted money to have heated pools during the winter ,etc etc I also think that all legal fees paid for this incident be revealed to residents as this is out money not the Boards to waste away. For those who need proof,  I have all letters from Both Attorneys for those that want to see how this vendetta transpired, and the money being wasted

I am speaking with attorney of our trust this week concerning these somewhat scandalous things happening at my home and will keep apprised of legal action if needed

BOTTOM LINE is be careful if you decide to run against this board, they want to keep their secrets between themselves, we need changes here at Anasazi if we want to continue the way of life we have all seeked here, Janet after speaking with many residents, you have lost much respect from this community by following Mr Mcbrides antics...His personal vendetta is costing us all money and its our money he is wasting.
also Janet Frintner when asked about her selling real estate at a meeting last year in 2012 she become agitated and said she no longer sells real estate at Anasazi..YET in September 2013 she was the agent on a unit in building 15. Our board has their own set of rules and they benefit by them ...

IN CLOSING:  This board should have never been allowed to sneak this vote in with 20% after 51% was always needed if this doesn't raise an eyebrow or 2, You need to wake up..Many residents at meeting wanted vote held up .But were refused........SCANDALOUS   AND SHAMEFUL

whether you supported my bid for the board or not is immaterial, it the antics and wasting of our money that should have your attention, If it happened to me it can happen to any of you who decide to oppose this bunch

Thank you Michael Sansone Build 5

New Bylaws ??

Have not had the time to read through new proposed By-Laws our Board is trying to implement, But find it funny that all votes must be in by 11-29-2013 but did not receive till 12-3-2013.Does our opinion really matter or are we gonna have a new set of by-laws passed like the last with an unofficial percentage of resident vote??, The last addition took 3 years of adding votes together.Time to read these new rules with great concern before voting. YOUR THOUGHTS ???  Michael .. Building 5

Christmas Lights To See ??

Glendale Glitters

© City of Glendale, AZ

Historic Downtown Glendale comes to life each holiday season with about 1.5 million multi-colored twinkling holiday lights located throughout a twelve-block area that includes the Old Towne and Catlin Court Districts. There is no cost to walk or drive around the area.Downtown Glendale.
See pictures of Glendale Glitters.
In 2013: November 29 through January 11, 2014

Las Noches de las Luminarias

Each year during the holiday season the Desert Botanical Garden lines the paths of this extraordinary desert garden with thousands of luminarias. Food and beverage are available, live entertainment. A quiet, charming, romantic event, not necessarily for the kids. Desert Botanical Garden, Phoenix. This is a ticketed event, advance reservations suggested -- it sells out!
See a picture gallery of Las Noches de las Luminarias at the Desert Botanical Garden.
In 2013: November 29 - December 31

Mesa Arizona Temple Gardens Christmas Lights

Photo Courtesy of Mesa Arizona Temple

The annual Mesa Temple Garden Christmas Lights display conveys peace and goodwill of the season with a unique and spectacular exhibit of hundreds of thousands of colorful lights. Free admission, free parking.Mesa Arizona Temple.
See pictures of the Mesa Arizona Temple Gardens Christmas Lights
In 2013: Friday, November 29 through Monday, December 31

McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park Holiday Lights

Take a train ride through many festive holiday lights and displays turning the Railroad Park into a winter wonderland. Train and carousel rides are $2 each with children under three riding free with a paying adult. 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. 7301 E. Indian Bend Rd., Scottsdale.
McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park Holiday Photos
In 2013: December 13 through January 4, 2014. (Closed December 24, 25, 31)

ZooLights at the Phoenix Zoo

Each year the Phoenix Zoo puts up an amazing holiday display of lights. The event is called ZooLights. Because ZooLights happens in the evening, don't expect to see many live animals. This event is about holiday lights, music and lighted animal sculptures. There is an admission charge. Phoenix Zoo.
See Pictures of ZooLights at the Phoenix Zoo
In 2013: November 28 through January 12, 2014

Happy Thanksgiving

Wishing All of our Anasazi Residents and their Families a       Happy and Healthy Thanksgiving 

Resident Says

Hi , here is the yelp review page for the service of AM3, our community cable provider 

I think we need to start putting stuff up about this, so we never sign another contract with such twits. 

http://t.co/NEVPkEn4gP

Rae Mapey

Board Member Attendance ??

I think it is time it is addressed, The attendance record of our Board members. Mr Burchmore has missed the last 4 meetings in a row, and Brian Mcbride  has missed last 2 of 3 meetings.They need to start taking this serious, Attend all meetings if you are a Board member, Thats simple?  I believe Mr Burchmore should resign  from Board, I also think that next appointed board  member should be me. after losing last Board election by only 13 votes to Russ Harris 131 - 118. This showed me I had a large support from the community.  I think it is time for our Board to deal with these issues of Board members attending Board Meetings Both of these Board members do not reside at Anasazi, which brings to my  original thoughts that we need  Full time Resident Board members here at Anasazi.  Thank You
                                                               Michael Sansone Build 5

A Must See on Your List This Winter

CHIHULY IN THE GARDEN 

1201 N. Galvin Parkway Phoenix, AZ 85008

november 10, 2013 to may 18, 2014

PRESENTED BY JPMORGAN CHASE

Discovery and surprise await you on the Garden trails. Artist Dale Chihuly returns to the Desert Botanical Garden this fall with a stunning exhibition of his extraordinary and vibrant works of art. Chihuly is credited with revolutionizing the Studio Glass movement and elevating the perception of the glass medium from craft to fine art. He is renowned for his ambitious architectural installations around the world, in historic cities, museums and gardens. Chihuly’s work is included in more than 200 museum collections worldwide including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Smithsonian American Art Museum and the Corning Museum of Glass. Major exhibitions includeChihuly Over Venice (1995-96), Chihuly in the Light of Jerusalem (1999), Garden Cycle (2001– present),and displays at the de Young Museum in San Francisco (2008), the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston (2011) and the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts in Richmond (2012). Chihuly Garden and Glass opened at Seattle Center in 2012. Chihuly Garden and Glass opened at Seattle Center in 2012.

OPEN DAILY 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. | 7 a.m. for members wed. & sun.  online admission    shopping cart 1201 N. Galvin Parkway Phoenix, AZ 85008 get directions Desert Botanical Garden Website http://www.dbg.org/events-exhibitions/chihuly