Perhaps we do need better attendence and participation, however, I know several people who have tried to help and participate and have been met by a sealed door. Mr. James doesn't return phone calls. He doesn't respond cordially to e-mails (if he responds at all it is through a third party i.e. neighborhoods plus). He has thrown out a long term plan in favor of ideas we can't afford and at the expense of the best feature of this neighborhood...the water.
One could argue that the community is the best part of this neighborhood, and I wouldn't disagree, except we have had NO SENSE of community this year. NO COMMUNICATION, NO CELEBRATIONS or GET-TOGETHERS, NO NEWSLETTER, and the list goes on. As a previous post noted, that dumpster sat out there with no word of purpose. The garage sale signs barely got up in time for our garage sale. As they say...the road to....is paved with GOOD INTENTIONS.
As you stated, perhaps people should attend a meeting, but due to the lack of communication, I don't even know WHEN the meeting or meetings take place and where. So, if you do, I'd love to be enlightened.
And, let me say, I appreciate your response, and if I seem overly confrontational it is due to the hostility and lack of communication from Mr. James. I have personally attempted contact and received NO RESPONSE. I know of others who have had the same problem. I know of ONE person who received a response and ONLY because she copied Neighborhoods Plus so it was unavoidable. Even then his response was insufficient and overly abrupt.
He clearly doesn't read these posts or has refused to respond to the numerous issues discussed on this page....so I'm done. What's the point?
Again, my frustration is not directed towards you, but your response to my original post is definitely legitimate in some ways, but if he says he needs help, but then refuses when it's offered.....that's on him.
