AS A PREVIOUS BAR/RESTAURANT OWNER IN CARSON CITY, NV, AN INDIVIDUAL THAT SPENT MOST OF HIS ADULT LIFE IN THE FOOD SERVICE INDUSTRY, MY REACTION TO THE PROPOSED RESTAURANT, IS:
"ARE YOU ALL NUTS"?
FIRST, YOU WOULD BE COMPETING WITH EVERY CASINO, THAT HAS A RESTAURANT.
FOR THE FEW OF YOU THAT MIGHT GO TO A CASINO, (LOL), FOOD IS A LOSS LEADER.
IF YOU PLAY THE "FUN" GAMES, YOU GET POINTS (COMPS), THAT ARE MORE THAN LIKELY FOR FREE FOOD.
THIS IS ALSO TRUE FOR SMALLER RESTAURANTS WITH VIDEO POKER.
IE: LOCALLY, WILDFIRE, VILLAGE PUB, AND ALMOST EVERY BAR ON EASTERN AVE.
THIS IS YOUR COMPETITION, AND YOUR PROPOSED RESTAURANT IS DOOMED FROM THE START, JUST LIKE ALL THE PREVIOUS EATERIES.
MR. LATCHFORD'S IDEAS FOR A MANICURIST, BEAUTY SALON, AND BARBER MAKE SENSE.
EACH SMALL BUSINESS COULD PAY RENT, AND SUPPLY THEIR OWN EQUIPMENT AND INSURANCE.MAYBE A DOG GROOMING OPERATION?
I DON'T BELIEVE A SHOE REPAIR OR CLEANERS FITS. (BUT THAT'S JUST MY OPINION).
MY LAST 2 CENTS IS, HOW MANY OF THE CURRENT FOLKS ON THE BOARD EVER OWNED A RESTAURANT IN NEVADA, AND JUST HOW SUCCESSFUL WAS IT?
That is a good idea. Beauty shoe, barber shop, nail salon. Many people living in this community do not or cannot drive far. As the community gets older, more and more people will have limitations and be happy you only have to go a short distance for such services. I think it would be a success, something that no other senior community has.
In your article, you talk about the low attendance at the board meeting. Those of us that have gone to board meetings realize it is a waste of our time.
The Board makes the decisions, and in the 2 minute time limit that you are able to ask questions or comments, there is no real response.
This Board seems to think that we need to spend money like a drunken sailor and doesn't worry about whether the people living here have to foot the bill at some point.
For example, there is nothing wrong with the bathrooms on the west end of the gallery, yet they are remodeling them. The cost is major and the time frame to get them done is 3 months.
They expect senior citizens to go to the bathroom in outhouses which have steps to get into them.
Guess if you are handicapped, you had better stay home.
The noise and dust from this project will make it impossible to play cards or mah jongg in the area.
Of course, I can't write anyone with my opinion since I was sanctioned from my last batch of emails that were just questioning and not at all nasty.
I was told that I was harassing our employees and had to cease or I would be fined or sanctioned.
Didn't know that emails were harassment.
The letter I received (by certified mail) was signed by "The SCA Board", but I know it was written by an attorney and not sure the board members even had any idea it was sent.
Pretty sad that I pay dues but can't speak my peace in a normal email.
The Board is taking advantage of us, and Sandy does what she wants, when she wants.
Most people who live here don't seem to care what the Board does, but expects them to do the right thing.
Hope their blinders are working well and they don't mind our dues going up.
Although we were able to get 2 new board members with a brain elected, the machine carryovers keep beating the same tired drum.
The comments made in response to your latest of Sept 3rd, is logical, on the money, from a guy with the brains, experience & guts to tell it like it is.
THIS is the kind of guy who should be on the board instead of the mopes we are still blessed with.
We've had numerous comments like Tony's made to us about this, as well as, the other articles you've written in the past.
Tony, the next election is in the Spring of 2020 and there will be 4 seats up for election.
Because Rana Goodman and Karen Hadrick finished in the top 4 spots, they, along with David Weil and Forrest Quinn, will remain on the Board through 2021.
Arthur Scheutz (the current Board Vice President) , who finished 5th in the last election, will have to run again in 2020 if he wishes to remain on the Board.
What that all boils down to is that 4 individuals will be elected in 2020, and capturing 2 of the 4 available seats would likely ensure the reform our community has needed for years...
...and candidates with relevant experience, a concern for fiscal responsibility, and showing a true concern for fellow homeowners without selfish "secretive" personal agendas and have FRIENDLY PERSONALITIES, should be the "norm" for member of the Sun City Anthem Board.
Based on the past, there is little doubt that current President, Candace Karrow and Director Jim Coleman, if they choose to run again, MUST GO !
They certainly fail to meet the above definition of a GOOD representative of the people.
Their voting records can simply be in this short phrase:
ANTI-HOMEOWNER & REMNANTS OF THE MACHINE
Arthur Scheutz voted to WASTE $11,000 on tables that could have been repaired for $2,000; and that in our opinion, represents A RED FLAG as to financial responsibility.
He believes a restaurant is a MUST despite the substantial losses it would sustain, as well as, the yearly annual burden it would place on property owners that would require a DUES INCREASE.
If Scheutz decides to run for reelection and is reelected, you will likely get an increase in dues to finance Restaurant #6.
As we've stated in the past, we will be paying very close attention as to who to spend funds wisely, and who does not.
From Joe Fay...to...Anthem Opinions
ReplyDeleteAS A PREVIOUS BAR/RESTAURANT OWNER IN CARSON CITY, NV, AN INDIVIDUAL THAT SPENT MOST OF HIS ADULT LIFE IN THE FOOD SERVICE INDUSTRY, MY REACTION TO THE PROPOSED RESTAURANT, IS:
"ARE YOU ALL NUTS"?
FIRST, YOU WOULD BE COMPETING WITH EVERY CASINO, THAT HAS A RESTAURANT.
FOR THE FEW OF YOU THAT MIGHT GO TO A CASINO, (LOL), FOOD IS A LOSS LEADER.
IF YOU PLAY THE "FUN" GAMES, YOU GET POINTS (COMPS), THAT ARE MORE THAN LIKELY FOR FREE FOOD.
THIS IS ALSO TRUE FOR SMALLER RESTAURANTS WITH VIDEO POKER.
IE: LOCALLY, WILDFIRE, VILLAGE PUB, AND ALMOST EVERY BAR ON EASTERN AVE.
THIS IS YOUR COMPETITION, AND YOUR PROPOSED RESTAURANT IS DOOMED FROM THE START, JUST LIKE ALL THE PREVIOUS EATERIES.
MR. LATCHFORD'S IDEAS FOR A MANICURIST, BEAUTY SALON, AND BARBER MAKE SENSE.
EACH SMALL BUSINESS COULD PAY RENT, AND SUPPLY THEIR OWN EQUIPMENT AND INSURANCE.MAYBE A DOG GROOMING OPERATION?
I DON'T BELIEVE A SHOE REPAIR OR CLEANERS FITS. (BUT THAT'S JUST MY OPINION).
MY LAST 2 CENTS IS, HOW MANY OF THE CURRENT FOLKS ON THE BOARD EVER OWNED A RESTAURANT IN NEVADA, AND JUST HOW SUCCESSFUL WAS IT?
THE "OLD" RESTAURANT OWNER JOE E. FAY
Joe, this comment of yours put a big smile on my face.
ReplyDeleteYou and Bob Latchford should be commended for having something Directors Karrow and Coleman obviously don't...
COMMON SENSE.
Both couldn't care less about YOU or ME or the ENTIRE COMMUNITY by their irresponsible votes.
And...NO...no one on the Board has any restaurant experience except eating at one.
The Blind leading the Blind !
Let's hope we can rid ourselves of them if either choose to run for reelection in 2020.
That is a good idea. Beauty shoe, barber shop, nail salon. Many people living in this community do not or cannot drive far. As the community gets older, more and more people will have limitations and be happy you only have to go a short distance for such services. I think it would be a success, something that no other senior community has.
ReplyDeleteFrom Barbara Sidary...to...Anthem Opinions
ReplyDeleteIn your article, you talk about the low attendance at the board meeting. Those of us that have gone to board meetings realize it is a waste of our time.
The Board makes the decisions, and in the 2 minute time limit that you are able to ask questions or comments, there is no real response.
This Board seems to think that we need to spend money like a drunken sailor and doesn't worry about whether the people living here have to foot the bill at some point.
For example, there is nothing wrong with the bathrooms on the west end of the gallery, yet they are remodeling them. The cost is major and the time frame to get them done is 3 months.
They expect senior citizens to go to the bathroom in outhouses which have steps to get into them.
Guess if you are handicapped, you had better stay home.
The noise and dust from this project will make it impossible to play cards or mah jongg in the area.
Of course, I can't write anyone with my opinion since I was sanctioned from my last batch of emails that were just questioning and not at all nasty.
I was told that I was harassing our employees and had to cease or I would be fined or sanctioned.
Didn't know that emails were harassment.
The letter I received (by certified mail) was signed by "The SCA Board", but I know it was written by an attorney and not sure the board members even had any idea it was sent.
Pretty sad that I pay dues but can't speak my peace in a normal email.
The Board is taking advantage of us, and Sandy does what she wants, when she wants.
Most people who live here don't seem to care what the Board does, but expects them to do the right thing.
Hope their blinders are working well and they don't mind our dues going up.
From Tony Orzada...to...Anthem Opinions
ReplyDeleteHi Dick,
Although we were able to get 2 new board members with a brain elected, the machine carryovers keep beating the same tired drum.
The comments made in response to your latest of Sept 3rd, is logical, on the money, from a guy with the brains, experience & guts to tell it like it is.
THIS is the kind of guy who should be on the board instead of the mopes we are still blessed with.
When is the next election?
Bob Latchford, are you listening ?
ReplyDeleteWe've had numerous comments like Tony's made to us about this, as well as, the other articles you've written in the past.
Tony, the next election is in the Spring of 2020 and there will be 4 seats up for election.
Because Rana Goodman and Karen Hadrick finished in the top 4 spots, they, along with David Weil and Forrest Quinn, will remain on the Board through 2021.
Arthur Scheutz (the current Board Vice President) , who finished 5th in the last election, will have to run again in 2020 if he wishes to remain on the Board.
What that all boils down to is that 4 individuals will be elected in 2020, and capturing 2 of the 4 available seats would likely ensure the reform our community has needed for years...
...and candidates with relevant experience, a concern for fiscal responsibility, and showing a true concern for fellow homeowners without selfish "secretive" personal agendas and have FRIENDLY PERSONALITIES, should be the "norm" for member of the Sun City Anthem Board.
Based on the past, there is little doubt that current President, Candace Karrow and Director Jim Coleman, if they choose to run again, MUST GO !
They certainly fail to meet the above definition of a GOOD representative of the people.
Their voting records can simply be in this short phrase:
ANTI-HOMEOWNER & REMNANTS OF THE MACHINE
Arthur Scheutz voted to WASTE $11,000 on tables that could have been repaired for $2,000; and that in our opinion, represents A RED FLAG as to financial responsibility.
He believes a restaurant is a MUST despite the substantial losses it would sustain, as well as, the yearly annual burden it would place on property owners that would require a DUES INCREASE.
If Scheutz decides to run for reelection and is reelected, you will likely get an increase in dues to finance Restaurant #6.
As we've stated in the past, we will be paying very close attention as to who to spend funds wisely, and who does not.