Dear Sanctuary Club Board Members:
Yesterday, as I drove through the neighborhood, and sometimes I drive alone, sometimes with friends, family or neighbors, I was asked directly by a friend passing by if I had been identifying covenant violation and reporting them to McKay Management.
It was pointed out, that some folks had recently received covenant violation letters. The focus of the conversation was not on the violation, but on the assumption that perhaps Buzz, along with his friends, was making reports to McKay on covenant violations.
My Response: I am happy that I was asked directly by someone! [That way a lot of gossip can be put to rest.]
Permit me this perspective: In my view, Satan is the accuser. Gossip is one of his chief weapons. Please feel free to approach me at any time with any question that is in the best interest of our neighborhood.
If I am not approachable by any person in this neighborhood, then I ought to resign immediately.
I have a vested interest in the neighborhood, as do you. I play a part in neighborhood watch, as do you. My part is active in that respect. I try to make a drive through at least two or three times a week. I do not, as a practice, report covenant violations. C.S.O.A has hired McKay Management to do that job. I let them do it.
Another reason that I drive through our neighborhood is that I love my neighbors and this is my home. I meet folks walking their dogs, doing the yard work, or just enjoying their day. I have a high regard for them.
During my routine drive through, about two weeks ago, I met some really nice new "area 4" neighbors, Kevin & Becky Bixler, and their daughter. Kevin is a corporate jet pilot. They are renting their home for three years. Carol and I visited with them, signed them up as associate club members, and gave them a directory and neighborhood watch papers.
About 10 days ago, Thomas De Shazo, a member of the Club Audit Committee, and I, did a drive through to look at the gate located at the back of the subdivision. On at least two occasions, in the past, Thomas and I found the gate to be damaged or broken.
Subsequently, Thomas met with the fire marshal concerning the breaks, and I asked McKay to install signs as a warning to those who may want to damage or break the gate. Residents, as you know, wind up paying for gate breaks and it is not cheap.
On a drive through, about 3 days ago, Carol and I met Anna & Jim Cobb, and daughter Suzanne. They just moved into the neighborhood that day. Jim is a retired CPA. We visited with them briefly and found them to be very receptive to joining our club. Thereafter, I sent e-mail to Tom Clark asking him to visit them because he is their Area Director.
All this is to say; I plan to continue to serve this community as best as I can. I am certainly not error-free in my judgment. If there are concerns, let your neighbors know that we, collectively and individually, as a Board, are approachable. We are here to listen and to help as best we can.
Best Regards,
M. O. Buzz Williams
