My take on this website and it's content etc.

[Andrew Riis]

I will not start a debate on this forum, but wanted my opinion to be
known as it relates to this site and it's content. At the risk of
sounding condescending I have formulated my thoughts. I think we could
all work together... I think we have a great group of people in the
community, I believe that if we all stop the bickering, something will
be accomplished.

There have been some inflammatory posts written on this site over the
last few months/years. While I find it curious that the site is almost
entirely run, maintained, and populated by individuals who clearly are
not in support of the current board; I recognize their right to state
their feelings and thoughts in this format. The arguments on this site
are almost entirely one-sided. The board, up to this point, has
refrained from taking part in an online debate. We do not feel it is
advisable for us to post online comments that have little or no
factual foundation.

From what I have read, some of the issues brought up on this site are
accurate, some are not. Some of the issues are being represented in
good faith, some are not. Some of the discussions on this site are
made up of assumptions and misconstrued thoughts. On the other hand,
some of the discussion is thoughtful and helpful. Ultimately if you
want the whole story, you should attend the monthly board meetings and
ask questions. If you are unhappy with the current board, PLEASE run
for a position at the next election. I will not start any debates
here, BUT I will say that the parties most interested in posting to
this site could run for a board position just like anyone else. No one
is stopping them from running (I think a few of us would vacate our
positions to allow them to join).These folks taking shots at the board
could be helping to make a difference rather than just stirring up
trouble. If the board is THAT bad, I would implore you to join to make
the difference that you so earnestly desire.

Let’s all try to be a part of the solution, not just a bunch of
detractors. I am new to the board and I can tell you that it is
frustrating to be in our position as we feel like we are under
constant fire. Rather than feeling like we are in our position to help
the community, we feel like we have to stay on DEF-CON 4 just to make
sure we don’t create a situation where the HOA might get sued. It will
be much easier to accomplish goals if we can “cross the aisles” and
work together, rather than just sitting back and sneering at one
another. I know that I did not join the board to argue with anyone, I
joined to be a help. To date all I have experience is sniping from
both sides. This is helpful for no one.

To those who frequently post to this site, clearly you are interested
in the community, why sit back and detract? Why not join and help us?
I acknowledge that the board is not perfect (far from it) but rather
than just point out where we are wrong, HELP us. Join us. To everyone
else, I would never say the information on this site is 100% wrong. I
would even go so far as to say that it has been spot on in many cases;
however please keep in mind that “just like bread there are two sides
to every story, no matter how thin you slice it.”

These statements are my own, and may or may not reflect the opinions
of the rest of the board.

[Mark]

Hello Andrew and welcome to the Victoria Village discussion board.

I hope your post will inspire a different direction of conversation on
the board. I hope you'll stay around and join the conversation. My
intent of developing this discussion board and the related website was
simply to provide a place for association members to meet and discuss
topics. I will admit that the complaints seem to call out louder than
the compliments, but if you look through the topics, the compliments
do exist.

For a little background on myself, I served on the Victoria Village
board for nearly a decade. I remained on the board for nearly a year
after I had to move to Denver for my job. I do appreciate the job
that the board is volunteering to do and I have stated many times that
it is a tough and thankless job. I will only speak for myself, but I
am not opposed to the board or the individuals serving at all. I do
have issue with how a number of issues have been handled over the last
3 or so years. Especially the handling of modifications to our
governing documents. I and many others were deeply involved with the
work on the documents. These people contributed their time and effort
for free just as the board does. In the final analysis, it is
critical to operate in a candid and transparent fashion when serving
on a public board of directors and this is where I feel the board has
collectively gotten off track. This was the exact behavior that
inspired me to invest the time and money to develop the
VictoriaVillage.net site. (Note: I have sold my interest in
VictoriaVillage.net and now only manage and contribute content.)

Pay special attention to operating in with candor and in a transparent
manner. These behaviors will be pivotal to the outcome of events in
the near future. There is a critical opportunity to help resolve at
least some of the animosity and distrust that has grown between
certain members of the association and the board as a body. Operating
transparently and responding with candor will help to build trust and
cooperation. Political maneuvering and stone-walling will only serve
to deepen the issues at hand and strengthen peoples resolve to fight.
Keep those points in mind as you observe and assess the events that
will transpire in the next few days.

Unless weather prevents me, I will be in attendance next week. I look
forward to meeting you then.

-Mark Olson

[Marcia Fields]

Hello Andrew and a belated welcome to the . net forum! Been a busy
week. Want to direct your attention to my reply to A & J on their
obvious upset over issues relating to the board. Didn't want to try
and repeat here all I've put down there in ......."We Were
Wondering???"

marcia ann

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