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Originally Posted by patbbb
I was surprised to see that forum "Thank goodness for the POA!" was closed while such informative, lively posts were appearing  . It was only started around two weeks back. Along those lines, I felt compelled to post the following in a new thread, which hopefully will allowed by the powers that be (if not, we must ask who is controlling Talk of the Villages):
Those saying the POA refuses to work with the developer have it backwards. The POA has repeatedly tried to work with the Morse’s and has been rebuffed time after time. Going back many years it took a David vs Goliath lawsuit to wake up The Villages to the reality of the POA standing up for the community. Since the POA truly represents the residents, the developer should be obligated to listen to and work with them to make this an even better place instead of shunning their efforts in favor of the HOA, which was actually formed by the original developer.
That lawsuit settlement of $40 million paid for redoing of the multi modal trails north of Hwy 466 and many other costly improvements, including replenishing depleted accounts. It also forced the developer & CDD’s to set up proper reserves to pay for long term maintenance and replacements. Those who remember Joe Gorman & Elaine Dreidame, former presidents of the POA and the late Rich Lambrecht know how they worked tirelessly with the POA for the residents, taking on the developer when he refused to willfully cooperate. Those who don’t know of their efforts should read past bulletins at the POA4us.org website and the Orlando Sentinel archives.
Every resident should be a POA member as all are receiving the many benefits they’ve fought for in our behalf. |
If, you read any thread you will see opinions so of which people will agree with and other people will not. A human problem is people think people who agree with their view are right and people who don't are simply wrong. Often that wrong THOUGHT, results in the assumption that anyone who does not agree with ME is stupid, uneducated etc etc etc.
Things are never perfect with anything-any where.
I for one fear the inmates running this place. Imagine some want to enhance handicapped access. Others want to improve ????? golf, pickle ball or whatever. Much study, petitions etc etc etc etc and the conclusion it IT WILL COST AND EACH PROPERTY OWNER NEEDS TO PAY $$$$$$$$$
Aside-I picked handicapped, golf and pickle ball no to offend anyone but because I do not use any of them and yet see all kinds of opinions on them.