Judge is reconsidering Zimmerman's bond amount because they never told their lawyer they raised $200,000 via his website.
If you want the details leading up to the shooting here it is. It's really a great article.
George Zimmerman: Prelude to a shooting - Yahoo! News
Friday, April 27, 2012
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Summer Time & the Meetings Aren't Easy by Kellie J. Callahan
It’s about that time again...the temperatures rise and our residents head to cooler climates. As a result, this is the time of year when many associations run into issues with absentee ballots, achieving quorum, and meeting attendance in general.
As you know, since 2005 the Condominium Act at § 33-1250 (C) and the Planned Community statutes at § 33-1812(A) have prohibited condominiums and planned communities from allowing votes allocated to a unit or lot to be cast pursuant to a proxy (assuming the period of declarant control has expired). Instead, these associations must provide for votes to be cast in person and by absentee ballot, and may also provide for voting by “some other form of delivery.”
It’s important to remember that an absentee ballot must set forth each proposed action, provide a space to vote ‘for’ or ‘against’ each proposed action, specify the date and time for the ballot to be delivered in order to be counted (must be at least 7 days after the ballot is delivered to the owner) and can only be valid for one meeting or specified election.
The “other form of delivery” allows an association to use a ‘mail ballot,’ specifically authorized by the Arizona Nonprofit Corporation Act at A.R.S. §; 10-3708. The requirements for a written ballot by mail pursuant to A.R.S. § 10-3708 are nearly identical to the requirements for an absentee ballot. In addition to the absentee ballot requirements, a mailed solicitation for a written ballot (the cover letter) must indicate the number of ballots that must be returned to meet the quorum requirement and the percentage of approvals necessary to approve each matter other than election of directors. The cover letter must also specify the time by which a ballot must be delivered in order to be counted (must be at least 3 days after the date the ballot is delivered to the member). In the last few years many associations have also moved toward voting by other delivery methods such as email or online voting.
There have also been some relatively recent changes in the law that impact attendance at and participation in meetings. For example, in 2011 the Legislature made it clear that a quorum of the board of directors of an association is permitted to meet by telephone conference call if a speakerphone is available in the meeting room that allows board members and owners to hear all parties who are speaking during the meeting (for meetings after the expiration of the period of declarant control) (A.R.S. §§ 33-1248(D)(3) and 33-1804(D)(3)). This tool may be particularly helpful during the summer months when vacations are the norm. Don’t forget, however, that even if the board is participating in the meeting via telephone conference, a meeting agenda still must be available for any members who choose to attend the meeting in person (A.R.S. §§ 33-1248(D)(1) and 33-1804(D)(1)).
Finally, in 2011 the Legislature also clarified that, in addition to members’ meetings and meetings of the board, regularly scheduled committee meetings must also be open to all members. So, to the extent your association’s committees continue their ‘regularly scheduled’ meetings through the summer, those meetings must be open, even if attendance is at a minimum. More generally speaking, it is simply a good idea to remember that, even though attendance may be low at summer meetings, associations must still be sure to stay in step with statutory requirements.
Kellie J. Callahan
author
Copyright © 2012 Carpenter, Hazlewood, Delgado & Bolen, PLC All rights reserved.
As you know, since 2005 the Condominium Act at § 33-1250 (C) and the Planned Community statutes at § 33-1812(A) have prohibited condominiums and planned communities from allowing votes allocated to a unit or lot to be cast pursuant to a proxy (assuming the period of declarant control has expired). Instead, these associations must provide for votes to be cast in person and by absentee ballot, and may also provide for voting by “some other form of delivery.”
It’s important to remember that an absentee ballot must set forth each proposed action, provide a space to vote ‘for’ or ‘against’ each proposed action, specify the date and time for the ballot to be delivered in order to be counted (must be at least 7 days after the ballot is delivered to the owner) and can only be valid for one meeting or specified election.
The “other form of delivery” allows an association to use a ‘mail ballot,’ specifically authorized by the Arizona Nonprofit Corporation Act at A.R.S. §; 10-3708. The requirements for a written ballot by mail pursuant to A.R.S. § 10-3708 are nearly identical to the requirements for an absentee ballot. In addition to the absentee ballot requirements, a mailed solicitation for a written ballot (the cover letter) must indicate the number of ballots that must be returned to meet the quorum requirement and the percentage of approvals necessary to approve each matter other than election of directors. The cover letter must also specify the time by which a ballot must be delivered in order to be counted (must be at least 3 days after the date the ballot is delivered to the member). In the last few years many associations have also moved toward voting by other delivery methods such as email or online voting.
There have also been some relatively recent changes in the law that impact attendance at and participation in meetings. For example, in 2011 the Legislature made it clear that a quorum of the board of directors of an association is permitted to meet by telephone conference call if a speakerphone is available in the meeting room that allows board members and owners to hear all parties who are speaking during the meeting (for meetings after the expiration of the period of declarant control) (A.R.S. §§ 33-1248(D)(3) and 33-1804(D)(3)). This tool may be particularly helpful during the summer months when vacations are the norm. Don’t forget, however, that even if the board is participating in the meeting via telephone conference, a meeting agenda still must be available for any members who choose to attend the meeting in person (A.R.S. §§ 33-1248(D)(1) and 33-1804(D)(1)).
Finally, in 2011 the Legislature also clarified that, in addition to members’ meetings and meetings of the board, regularly scheduled committee meetings must also be open to all members. So, to the extent your association’s committees continue their ‘regularly scheduled’ meetings through the summer, those meetings must be open, even if attendance is at a minimum. More generally speaking, it is simply a good idea to remember that, even though attendance may be low at summer meetings, associations must still be sure to stay in step with statutory requirements.
Kellie J. Callahan
author
Copyright © 2012 Carpenter, Hazlewood, Delgado & Bolen, PLC All rights reserved.
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Why are HOAs being Built?
I went on a quest to find out why so many HOA communities were still being built even with all the problems created by having them. Evan McKenzie's explanation below is the best one I've found.
Sunday, April 22, 2012
George Zimmerman Released From Florida Jail on $150,000 Bond - Yahoo!
When you consider that Zimmerman fled Florida and still turned himself into police. I think it only fair that the judge set a reasonable bond amount.
George Zimmerman Released From Florida Jail on $150,000 Bond - Yahoo!
George Zimmerman Released From Florida Jail on $150,000 Bond - Yahoo!
Saturday, April 21, 2012
Having Problems with Your HOA?
Eventually, everyone has a run in with the board. It's just one of those things everyone gets to experience. When trying to clear up bogus violations there are things you need to know that will make all the difference in the world.
Friday, April 20, 2012
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Zimmerman charged with second-degree murder in Trayvon Martin shooting | The Lookout - Yahoo! News
Finally, the truth will come out and justice can be served whatever the outcome of the trial. I'm just as guilty for being quick to judge. But, then again I know what it feels like to be followed by someone while walking down the street. Your scared and enraged hoping they just go away. If approached inappropriately it becomes fight or flight.
Zimmerman charged with second-degree murder in Trayvon Martin shooting | The Lookout - Yahoo! News
Zimmerman charged with second-degree murder in Trayvon Martin shooting | The Lookout - Yahoo! News
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
George Zimmerman attorneys quit as counsel | The Lookout - Yahoo! News
Shocking turn of events. There is more to them "quitting" as counsel than just not returning phone calls. Looks more like these lawyers are using this as a means of showing metal anguish to either sue someone, show mental illness (insanity plea) or, claiming that putting Zimmerman in prison would put his life in danger. If prison scares Zimmerman more than Trayvon, then Zimmerman wasn't in fear for his life.
Zimmerman's former counsel have it so wrong. It's not about shooting an unarmed person or who swung first. It's the fact that the 17 year old had done nothing wrong for Zimmerman to follow him or think anything strange. Zimmerman labeled him a threat to himself before he ever called police.
George Zimmerman attorneys quit as counsel | The Lookout - Yahoo! News
Zimmerman's former counsel have it so wrong. It's not about shooting an unarmed person or who swung first. It's the fact that the 17 year old had done nothing wrong for Zimmerman to follow him or think anything strange. Zimmerman labeled him a threat to himself before he ever called police.
George Zimmerman attorneys quit as counsel | The Lookout - Yahoo! News
Attorney in homeowners associations probe found dead - News - ReviewJournal.com
Update on the huge HOA scheme in Nevada.
Attorney in homeowners associations probe found dead - News - ReviewJournal.com
Attorney in homeowners associations probe found dead - News - ReviewJournal.com
Jury Awards Owner 3.87 Million in Hawaii
I'm in shock that adults would act so unprofessionally on the job and not get fired. The jury gave the board 3.87 million reasons why these people need to be fired.
http://themolokainews.com/2012/03/27/ke-nani-kai-residents-receive-3-87-million-jury-award-against-condo-association/
http://themolokainews.com/2012/03/27/ke-nani-kai-residents-receive-3-87-million-jury-award-against-condo-association/
Monday, April 2, 2012
President Clinton Hopes Trayvon Martin Case Leads to Reappraisal of 'Stand Your Ground' Laws | ABC News Blogs - Yahoo!
Clinton is the master of telling us what he thinks without ever saying the words. I think Clinton to wants to see justice served and the law changed. See link below and tell me what you think.
President Clinton Hopes Trayvon Martin Case Leads to Reappraisal of 'Stand Your Ground' Laws | ABC News Blogs - Yahoo!
President Clinton Hopes Trayvon Martin Case Leads to Reappraisal of 'Stand Your Ground' Laws | ABC News Blogs - Yahoo!
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