Regarding the Board Motion to Locate the PAC at Lakeview Rec Center

Please attend the Special Session on Monday, November 11^th that will follow the regularly scheduled Exchange Meeting at 9 am at the Sundial Auditorium.

As we said, there are many open issues and we really need some clarifications, answers, and details before proceeding.

East vs West Site Recommendations

This Autumn Get Educated, Communicate Your Thoughts and Participate in Elections and Meetings

 

Democracy is messy

 

I think it's safe to say, the Sun City Advocates are excited as we come to the end of the first year where self-governance was restored to our community. We won't bore you with the details of how and why we fell so far from our tenets and values; all that matters is we are on our way back. In a bit of honest reflection; I

Board Meetings are on a 2-Month Hiatus Now But Work Continues

Happy 4th of July To Our Advocate Family!

By the Numbers - Asserting our Rights

By now I suspect most of you have watched or heard about the membership quorum vote at the RCSC board meeting last Thursday. To be clear, it was only the first reading with the second one coming in September whereby all measures it should pass; we'll see before we start celebrating.

Seemingly No End to the Very Busy and Productive Work for Sun City and Sun Citians

With each passing day, I find myself less inclined to post my thoughts. That's a really good thing as it means with each passing day, the new RCSC board of directors is headed in the right direction. What's even more curious is, in spite of the sea-change by them, there are more pressing agenda items now than at any time in our recent past. Here's just a quick snapshot of what is going on; hopefully you are paying attention.

Motions, Mountain View and More...

My apologies, I know it has been weeks since writing but with the weather finally breaking and visitors in town, time was at a premium. However, there has been no shortage of RCSC-related happenings. We won't belabor any of them, because like us, we know being outside when it is 70 degrees is the exact reason many of us live here. We will try and break this into snippets of all of the changes so you can pick and choose the things that are of interest to you.

Mountain View Put On Hold; First Reading.

Easily the most controversial board action in a very long time was at the Feb, 23 board meeting when the Mountain View project was recommended to be put on hold (first reading). If you haven't

The train trip to Mountain View

We wanted to be sure to capture President Lehrer's comments and member responses to her Guest Commentary in the Sun City Independent recently.  While Lehrer may view the train as en route, the final plans and budget assessments will tell the real story.

Nevertheless, the members of Sun City will not be bull-dozed into other multi-million dollar projects without more TRANSPARENCY, clear process, up-to-date input, and true review of the numbers.  We don't see lingering questions as analysis paralysis but as clarification.  In fact, we dispute there was enough analysis done.

Face Lift or Total Demolition

OPINIONS

Svendsen: Sun City resident responds to letter

Posted Tuesday, June 14, 2022 11:00 am

My Dear Mr. Kepler, I am shocked, I tell you shocked, right down to the tips of my Bernie Mevs (“Not being run down anyone’s throat,” Sun City Independent, June 8, 2022)!

Sun City resident urges others to verify

OPINIONS

Fast: Sun City resident urges others to verify

Just the facts, Ma’am.

Those who remember the TV character Joe Friday will remember that line. It seems our board is having a hard time dealing with the facts that created the Mountain View Center mess, and some on the board want people to look the other way. Like Ronald Reagan used to say, “Trust but verify.”

Items on Agenda that we Members can Speak on

• Committee Reports

Lawn Bowl Committee – Director Nowakowski

On behalf of the Lawn Bowl Committee, I move that the RCSC Board of Directors authorize the formation of an Ad Hoc Committee to review the impact on all members outside activities at the Mt. View Center. The committee’s task is to acquire affected member input and explore alternatives during the period of disrupted facilities, also the effect of denying members activities at Mt. View for an extended period of time, which has not been historically done before.

Our take:
Director Nowakowski is giving members of all clubs impacted by the construction at Mountain View a chance to (a) listen to those who are affected by this (b) find out if RCSC has a plan in place for them and (c) what effect denying members their activities at Mt. View will have on them.

• Motions - Second Reading

Second Reading Bowling Committee - Director Wilson

On behalf of the Bowling Committee, I recommend that the remodeling of the restrooms behind Lanes 3 and 4 at the Lakeview Bowling Center be considered in the 2023 budgeting process.

Second Reading Club Organization Committee (COC) - Director Wilson

On behalf of the COC Committee, I move to amend Board Policy #12 titled Chartered Clubs, Section 8 titled Club Records & Reports as follows:

8. CLUB RECORDS & REPORTS

All Chartered Clubs must record and maintain minutes of all club meetings and must retain copies of all correspondence. Minutes must be readily available to all club members.

Second Reading Insurance Committee - Director Wilson

I move, based on the Insurance Committee’s and RCSC’s recommendations to approve the 2022/2023 insurance renewal proposal for the Recreation Centers of Sun City, Inc. The renewal proposal includes the same insurance coverages, carriers, and terms/conditions per RCSC’s expiring coverage with an increase of 14.5%.

Second Reading Insurance Committee – Director Wilson

I move based on the Insurance Committee’s and RCSC’s Insurance Broker’s recommendation, that RCSC decline Terrorism Risk Insurance. The terrorism-related coverage is optional for commercial property and casualty coverages except for Worker's Compensation. Terrorism Risk Insurance Act (TRIA) was initially created by the federal government after the 9/11/2001 attack on American soil. The act allows the federal government to share monetary losses with insurers on commercial property and casualty losses due to a terrorist attack sponsored by foreign interests. For TRIA coverage to apply, a terrorist event would have to be declared by the Secretary of State which has not happened in the United States since this Act was passed by Congress in 2002. RCSC has rejected TRIA on applicable coverages during the past several years.

Second Reading Member Exchange -Vice President Ege

I move to amend Bylaws Article V titled Board of Directors; Section 5 titled Meetings of the Board: Change Board Member Exchanges to Member Board Exchanges

• Consent Calendar

Request to approve the de-charter of the Cornhole Club based upon noncompliance with Board Policy 12 in completing the establishment of the club.

• New Business

Director Collins - I move to amend Board Policy #12 titled Chartered Clubs, Section 8 titled Club Records & Reports as follows:

8. CLUB RECORDS & REPORTS

All Chartered Clubs must record and maintain minutes of all club meetings and must retain copies of all correspondence. Minutes must be readily available to all club members. All Chartered Clubs are responsible for the timely filing of all reports and tax forms required by federal, state, and local laws for 501(c)(4) organizations see FORM BP:12-19(a) for more information.

Exclusive: Mountain View debate continues in Sun City

FROM SUBSCRIBER EDITION of the Sun City Independent

Posted Thursday, May 12, 2022 7:00 am By Rusty Bradshaw Mail | Twitter: @SunCitiesEditor Subscriber Exclusive https://www.yourvalley.net/stories/mountain-view-debate-continues-in-sun-city,302321?cb=1652371642

Mountain View debate continues in Sun City; Residents continue to request changes Despite the lifting of a moratorium on signing any contracts for the Mountain View Center, residents continue to ask that it be extended. The center is targeted for a total rebuild that would include a performing arts center, a gymnasium, and a resort-style pool. General plans for an initial phase of construction were RCSC board approved in June last year. However, the board approved in January a 90-day moratorium on signing any contracts for the project. The delay, according to board member Allan Lenefsky who proposed it, was intended to give new board members a chance to learn the details of the project.

My notes from the first Board Member Exchange in its new casual format

4.11.22 Notes from the first Member Board Exchange

They say that I'm a Dreamer

IMHO 

To: Directors Lenefsky

CC: Directors Akins, Collins, Ege, Fimmel, Lehrer, Nowalowski, McAdam, Wilson

From: Jean Totten

Date: April 8, 2022

Regarding: 90-Day Moratorium on Mountain View



Thank you for the opportunity to provide one final opinion regarding the Mountain View Project.

Until the last Board meeting when management outlined the next steps to be taken, I had not realized that any actual construction or demolition would add another 12 – 18 months to the timetable. The present PIF Budget Summary showed over $15 Million for Phase I in the Year 2023, so I was under the impression construction would be starting then.

Mountain View Manifesto

 

I am going on record...

I oppose the demolition and resurrection of the Mountain View Recreation Center for the following reasons.

1. COST

The estimated cost for the replacement of a perfectly good, if not old, facility ranges WILDLY from a low of $27,000,000 all the way up to $55,000,000

On the subject of "old," I hasten to remind MOST OF US that we are older than Mountain View. Who among us has not had one surgery or another to extend our lives or at least for pain relief? Why does not the "Old Girl" deserve the same RESPECT, even the same treatment?

RCSC Board Meeting Observations on March 31, 2022 - Talk of Rainy Day Funds and Bogus PIF Placeholders

Highlights and Lowlights

 Link to the YouTube recording.

·        Approval of the Treasurer’s Report

o   Director McAdam asked management if the Carry Forward money, which is currently 2.7 M more than last year, could be illustrated differently.  Management agreed to publish it on a quarterly basis.

·        Acceptance of the Management Report

Advisory Panel Opinions on Mountain View Renovation Project

Nine of our Advisory Panel members share their comments on the proposed Mountain View renovation project below.

We want this to be a great conversation starter. Please feel free to leave your Comments at the end of the article.

My "vision" for Mountain View - A Panel Member brings forward her unique and fun perspective

My vision for Mountain View is a remodel/retrofit to MCM (Mid-Century Modern styling)

• I am thinking of the red and white diners with Formica topped tables and chunky red vinyl chairs with fountain sodas EXCEPT the diner in question would be contracted out to George in the exact spot occupied by today's theater.
• George, in Direct Competition to Red Robin, offers a selection of gourmet burgers and bottomless fries. Does he offer beer and wine?

I am down for the count. OOPS, wrong sport! -- A commentary on court usage

Counting courts

Take a look at basketball, pickleball, and tennis usage in the current RCSC Facilities Activity Report.

It details each center’s use by sport/club and activity with an overall total.  

Drop your jaw when you see it

Pickleball Meeting held by the Pickleball Club on March 15th at 5 pm at Mountain View Recreation Center

Dan Haberman, president of the club, and members of the entire Pickleball Board were seated at a table in the front of the stage.

o   There was no microphone, but there was a podium.

o   RCSC Board members Dale Lehrer and Kat Fimmel were in attendance.

·       Dan announced that the purpose of the meeting was to take a vote to see if the majority of those present were in favor of new Pickleball courts being built