There are Indeed two sides to a story.
After reading Chris Bray’s letter to the editor, it is important that the facts be known.
Chris and Don Bray own two lots in the Glenwood Resort in Marseilles. They owe more than $2,000 in 2011 assessments. They continue to use the resort facilities — including water, bathhouse, garbage and other facilities — provided by the association without paying for it. They are presently in collection.
They live permanently in the park, having built an addition in violation of the covenants which prohibit such a building.
The association cannot continue to pay more than $5,000 per month for water unless assessments are paid. While we sympathize with those few people who have varying health issues, we must acknowledge that because of the covenants the park cannot be their permanent address. The board has agreed to extend the water cutoff date for 30 days to give them time to find other living arrangements.
Frank Trovato has no legal right to collect assessments which are part of the bank’s collateral. He has encouraged members to pay their assessments to him rather than the association. This action has caused the association to shut down for the winter and has further caused a default on our very substantial loan balance..
The special assessment of $150 was legal, being levied by the board because our bank placed a hold on $40,000 of our bank balance which necessitated the assessment to complete the year. The entire bank account was used as collateral for a loan which was set up by Frank Trovato.
Trovato arranged a vote to remover directors knowing full well the bylaws prohibited such a procedure.
Members who have paid their assessments are entitled to view all records. The Brays are far in arrears and have no such rights.
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