Time to Remember, Learn Lessons & Move-On
by
Jim Mayfield
Former Board Vice President
and
Chairman of the Sun City Anthem Finance Committee
Within
the last year, the SCA community lost two of its long-time activist
homeowners--Bob Frank and Tim Stebbins.
They shared as common
goals the governance of SCA in accordance with the law, both state
and Federal, and promoting the rights of homeowners.
Their
commitment to these principles led to a long-term (over 10 years),
bitter dispute with the faction in the SCA community, led by David
Berman, who didn't agree with them.
Like
most feuds, the original reasons for the feud are only vaguely
remembered or aren't known by those living in SCA today.
Most
homeowners living in SCA today, including myself, didn't live here
when the feud began, but, the divisions caused by the feud
within our community remain self-perpetuating.
The governance
of SCA and the SCA board election process remain adversely affected
by the feud.
When
I served on the Finance Committee and subsequently on the Board, I
got to know both Tim and Bob.
I didn't always agree with their
interpretation of law or the best ways to address and remedy the
violations, but, I never doubted the sincerity of their beliefs
or their basis in protecting the rights of SCA homeowners and open
governance at SCA.
I learned to respect both men and the
benefit to SCA their activism brought to homeowners.
Now
is also the time to learn the lessons resulting from their efforts
and move on to a different governance environment at SCA--one that is
centered in homeowner rights, respecting different perspectives, and
maximizing the quality of life within our community.
I
offer a final salute to Col. Frank for his service to his country, the
State of Nevada and our community.
My sympathy to Bob's
surviving spouse and family.
From Hollis Habeger...to...Anthem Opinions
YES…!!
We need Jim Mayfield….and Barry Goldstein BADLY… to fix this mess that Meese. Berman, Weddle, Waterhouse, etc, etc….have created.
YES…!!
We need Jim Mayfield….and Barry Goldstein BADLY… to fix this mess that Meese. Berman, Weddle, Waterhouse, etc, etc….have created.
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From Robert Nusser...to...Anthem Opinions
With regard to Messrs Frank and Stebbins:
"Their commitment to these principles led to a long-term (over 10 years), bitter dispute with the faction in the SCA community, led by David Berman, who didn't agree with them."
Perhaps Mr. Berman cut Law School the day they taught about the First Amendment?
Sorry to hear the sad news.
Very sorry to hear about his passing.
I’m so sorry for Kay’s loss. They had been married forever and had a good relationship. They were very protective of each other, but she relied on him for many things.
I hope she has close friends that will be very supportive.
Bob will be missed by the community and remembered for his efforts and the stress that Berman caused Bob And Tim in their lives.
Thanks to Dick and Rana who authored two honest articles about the recent passing of Colonel Robert Frank and the part of recent dark history of our beloved Sun City Anthem.
Thank you for your lovely words, I still do not believe he is gone.
Beautifully written to honor Bob Frank.
Bob was appreciated and respected by ALL who Really knew him and he tried his best to guide the SCA community in law abiding ways. He and Tim knew more about NRS116, the laws that govern homeowner associations than 99% of SCA residents.
Together, they studied NRS116 constantly, stayed on top of changes, and kept residents well informed.
Sadly, David Anthem Journal spewed distorted information and reporting continuously
(FACTS seem to always disappeared in favor of the blog owners personal opinion), nastiness and name calling toward Sun City Anthem Residents (by name,Bob & Tim) by the blog owner and his allowing others to spew their vile venom toward residents is inexcusable and unprofessional.
SCA was a special part of our lives for 13 years and, sadly, some things never change as it COULD have been the BEST and heaven only knows BOB FRANK TRIED HIS BEST.
RIP, BOB FRANK,YOU WILL BE MISSED!
Kay, our hearts and prayers are with you and your entire family.
May he Rest In Peace with the angels.