How Can Minority on the Board Be Heard?

Some wise person once said, "If you don't know your rights, you don't have any."

How does this apply to The Summit's HOA?

The HOA's seven-member board of directors seems to be divided into two factions; Danny Trapp and three others (now being referred to as "Team Danny" by some) are the majority; the other three directors are the minority.

The minority is not to be considered out-of-sight and out-of-mind. They are important. At the April 1st meeting one director (in the minority group) made a Motion. A second director (also in the minority group) seconded it. It was reported to me that Danny Trapp, President of the Board, stated that no vote was going to be taken and he stated to table the Motion. 

If that happened, Trapp exceeded his authority as President and fellow board member. But none of the board members knew the rules, as stated in Robert's Rules of Order. The HOA has never had a Parliamentarian. Does anyone on the board even have a copy of Robert's Rules?

Had there been a Parliamentarian sitting there behind Danny, he would have whispered to Danny many times during that meeting, "You can't do that." 

The seven directors, including Danny, are supposed to act in the best interests of the Association; i.e., the Members. Each is supposed to be independent. Each should evaluate proposals and actions. The Board should not be a 4-3 board. 

The Board could remove Danny as President by electing a new President at the next meeting. The Board cannot remove him from the Board.

Only the Voting Members can remove a director from the Board mid-term. Danny's term is up on November 4, 2025. The terms of Patricia Pollin, Linda Potter, and Brenda Bryant are also up on that date. Two of the four should be considered for re-election, if they choose to run. 

There should be only legitimate Voting Members present at the Annual Meeting of Voting Members on November 4, 2025. Right now there is only one (1) legitimate Voting Member (Barony Place). The Annual Meeting of Voting Members cannot be convened (no quorum), and no election of directors can be held. 

The HOA's Secretary will not be able to certify a quorum of legitimate Voting Members. A legitimate Voting Member is one who was elected in compliance with the By-Laws.

The lawyer for the Association should be asked to render an opinion on this. Who will ask?

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