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Thursday, July 23, 2015
This Time...They Did It Right !
Common Sense
Prevails:
Board Rejects Cafe V
Request
Two days ago, I did not believe that I would be able to write these words, but after attending the Sun City Anthem Board Book meeting on Tuesday, July 21st...
...I left with hope that somehow,
common sense might prevail between then and Thursday, July 23rd, when various
Cafe V matters were to be settled.
It was at that meeting that two items
were brought up regarding Cafe V.
First, there
was consideration given to allowing Cafe V to close on
Sundays;
Second,
there was a thought regarding rewiring a portion of the Anthem Center in order
to monitor the utilities attributed to that
restaurant.
With all the bad press regarding Cafe
V, along with the Sun City Anthem Board's history of concession after concession
to them, we fully anticipated that the bad news would
continue....
...but surprisingly, cool heads made
for some GOOD COMMUNICATION.
...and rather
than CRITICIZE....it is
now time to CONGRATULATE !
Let me first take all of you back to
the Board Book meeting of July 21st.
For those unfamiliar as to how the
"system" works, the Board Book is a rather informal meeting where topics are
openly discussed by both board members and residents.
Decisions are not
made at that meeting....its purpose is to determine if any remaining
aspects of an item need to be discussed before a formal vote is taken at a board
meeting....
And...in this particular case...it was a VERY GOOD SESSION....and I commend
President
Bella Meese in maintaining a neutral
attitude toward all those who would speak.
However....the "rumor" that we were
made aware of...became a
reality....
...Board Secretary
Jean Capillupo brought up the subject of the Cafe V request to close on Sundays.
She appeared to support the idea, and
fellow board member, Don Schramski, joined her in
that belief.
Discussion was then opened to fellow
board members, and Director Carl Weinstein stated he
strongly opposed any Sunday closing for a number of
reasons citing the numerous past concessions...but especially now... because of the promise made by the "old
board" that "all concessions would come to an end" at the close of
2014.
Mr.
Weinstein also stated that those who attended performances at
Independence Center would be inconvenienced if looking for a place to dine prior
to...and after.. the shows at Freedom Hall.
Director Jim
Mayfield then stated that "a lease is a lease" and
that it must be adhered to.
(and in our
opinion...we wholeheartedly agreed with both of those later points of
view).
One by one, members of the
audience then had their opportunity to speak...and literally in each case, those
individuals strongly favored the positions of Mr.
Weinstein and Mr.
Mayfield.
As the meeting ended, the room emptied
and as I was leaving, I had the opportunity to have a detailed conversation
with Director Don Schramski
who was kind enough to extend in excess of one hour
of his time.
We discussed the various topics at the
meeting, but as we left, I still had the feeling he would favor the
concession....
...but evidently...he...and the rest of
the board took the next two days to ponder the various
comments....
And on Thursday, July 23rd....the vote
was taken.
Cafe V will NOT be allowed to close on
Sundays.
The vote....a
unanimous...
6 -
0*
On a second topic of rewiring Anthem Center (with what was believed to be a HUGE EXPENDITURE)....it was determined that the existing metering system was FULLY ACCURATE...and required NO FURTHER EXPENSE.
That vote....also a
unanimous...
6 -
0*
*Director Tom Nissen Absent from Votes
And so...today we take a different approach than in previous articles....
...something POSITIVE...something that
was made possible by good people who gave good
comments...
All of which resulted in
combining COMMUNICATION with COMMON SENSE...
Resulting in a solution THE PEOPLE believed... was the "right
thing to do".
Now...just as we wanted your comments in the past, we want them again.
Send your thoughts to:
...and if you think the Board did the
right thing...tell them as well.
There's nothing wrong with giving a compliment when it's deserved !
There's nothing wrong with giving a compliment when it's deserved !
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From Anthony Gordon...to...Anthem OpinionsReplyDelete
The board made the correct decision in not giving any more concessions to the restaurant.
It is time for Cafe V to close.
With all the "gaming" restaurants close by, that are inexpensive, I don't see this community ALLOWING any other style of restaurant to succeed.
The original Vic's is a case in point.
The food was excellent, the service was too. I probably ate there 15 times before it changed.
The complaint was that it was too expensive, and it wasn't.
Everyone wanted it cheaper, I believe, just so that they could go more often.
A business needs to make a profit, and a restaurant is no different. We had a quality restaurant and we let it slip away.
This reincarnation needs to go. -
From Ken Ragsdale...to...Anthem OpinionsReplyDelete
Dick,
We really appreciate being kept up to date with your blog.
Good job on the Cafe V fiasco.
I'm glad to see our board did the right thing.
Now if they would only make Cafe V adhere to the original contract.
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From Bella Meese, President of Sun City Anthem...to...Anthem OpinionsReplyDelete
I wanted to say thank you for a well written article. -
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From Forrest Fetherolf...to...Anthem OpinionsReplyDelete
Finally there is dialogue between concerned residents and Board Members in a positive way.
Bella, Don and Carl's responses indicate they do read the blogs to be informed what many residents concerns are,
Our BOD can say NO...(no more hand outs) to a restaurant that they should have been knowing Cafe V's chances of success was slim to none.
Optimism, emotions, personal agenda and poor judgement got our community into this mess.
Now it is a matter of time until our BOD or Cafe V turns out the lights for good.
That space can be used more efficiently for residents and club usage without the wasted expense of a seldom used catering kitchen and unsuccessful restaurant.
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Monday, July 20, 2015
Does the Sun City Anthem Board EVER Listen to "The People" ????
Yet...Another Cafe V
Lifeline ?
The Sun City Anthem Board Book agenda was just published, and yet another "Agenda Item" is to be voted on this week...
" Approval of an amendment to the lease contract with
Anthem Restaurant Partners regarding hours of
operation"
We did some research when we learned of this and found out
that in addition to the restaurant being suddenly closed on Sunday, July 19, 2015....for "equipment
issues"... (sure)...
...they were also closed on Sunday,
July 12, 2015...
...and no one can
provide any information as to their having permission to do so on the
July 12th date.
In the absence of such permission...which must be board approved... no
record of any such vote exists...that is
simply...
BREAKING THE LEASE
!
And that leads us down the path to us believing that this
proposed amendment will involve...
Allowing Cafe V to
suspend
all Sunday
operations
Now...how this is going to increase
revenue, perhaps someone out there can give us some a reason as to HOW...
...and what
economic textbook was studied in order to come to that conclusion
!!!!
Let's get all of
this straight !
Over the past two years, the Sun City
Anthem Board has conceded more to this restaurant than the Confederacy did to
the Union at the conclusion of the Civil War !
We have
allowed them...
...to reduce
hours.
...to cut Monday
service entirely.
... to pay a paltry
rent of $1,000 p/month having reduced it three
times.
...granted a
$20,000 loan at below the prime rate.
...allowed them to
operate and advertised them without insurance.
In addition, we now
know they are being sued by an outside company, named
"Pinpoint
Publications".
We also have an association attorney
being paid BY YOU AND I for a "utilities dispute" between Sun City Anthem and
them.
And now...after all of
that...
They
now want more....
...substantially cutting
their service again ????
Some hallmark of restaurant success,
huh?
Really beats the heck out of the
argument that a restaurant enhances property values with that track record,
doesn't it ?
But...following the belly laugh at this
latest outlandish request....
Believe it or
not...
There is an individual on the Sun City
Anthem board who actually is willing to GRANT YET ANOTHER CONCESSION.....by
having it placed on a formal agenda for a full vote by the Sun City Anthem board
!
As as yet, that individual has not been
identified, but our suspicions are that Jean Capiluppo, the Board liason
to Cafe V...is the one who is
leading the charge to allow this damaging change.
After all, she has
NEVER voted to curtail ANY ASSOCIATION EXPENDITURE when it comes to Cafe
V !
We will know the outcome of that Board
Agenda Action Item on Thursday, July 23, 2015 when
the board meets to decide on that request.
...and...
We will report which board member(s)
DID and DID NOT vote to
grant that additional concession.
In the meantime, between now and
then, we HIGHLY SUGGEST that you write each board member with your feelings on this
matter.
You can obtain their email addresses by
clicking on this link:
...and if
possible, attending the Board Book meeting on Tuesday
morning at 9:30am at Anthem Center and the Board
meeting on Thursday, at 1:30pm at Freedom
Hall.
As to our opinion, the very thought of
granting even one additional concession to an organization that has "used" our association's generosity to
the extent they already have, is beyond making any attempt to rationally
understand this proposed action.
It's time to tell this
board....
...they were elected to represent the HOMEOWNERS...not...a TENANT who has abused every opportunity given to them by Sun City Anthem !
...and don't forget to share your
thoughts with us as well.
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From Al Chappell...to...Anthem OpinionsReplyDelete
I feel that any and all board members who added changes and voted for them should be removed from the board.
If Cafe V can't abide by the original lease, he should be closed down for not living up to his lease!
Maybe it is time to recall a few board members!! -
Al, you certainly aren't alone in your feelings.
We have given EVERY member of the Sun City Anthem Board of Directors an opportunity to explain their actions in the matter.
Just once, I would like to have heard from a resident who supports their actions...but...NOT A SINGLE INDIVIDUAL HAS DONE SO.
What does that tell you about their commitment to "representing the people" when they make decisions that ignore their pleas for common sense and instead, needlessly waste association funds?
Would any of them spend their own money to finance a place with this type of track record? Better yet, is there ANYONE OUT THERE who would invest their money in a business the members of this board OWNED and OPERATED ?
My guess is that would NEVER HAPPEN.
Why? Because bureaucrats are experts at saying "do as I say, not as I do"...
..and my goodness, that certainly fits this group comprised of inexperienced "know-it-alls" who never seem to consult those who have had the knowledge that allowed them to have had successful careers.
Wouldn't it be wonderful if JUST ONCE...some of them could actually say...
" I MADE A MISTAKE...I'M SORRY...AND...I WILL DO MY BEST NOT TO DO IT A 2ND TIME"
My experience with those incapable of ever admitting an error, has almost always resulted in a lack of communication resulting in ineffective leadership skills...that that seems to fit the description in this case.
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I know there is a saying about how hard it is to teach an old dog new tricks.
Well, Cafe V's situation has never been a trick, but common sense!
If all board members watch SCA's spending as they watch their own spending, I doubt this restaurant issue would have ever existed!
Thanks for posting to alert all residents at SCA!