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Section 5: OPA Board Subject: Fines and Legal Fees Msg# 1049408
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I suggested to Joe we hire a retired attorney who lives in the Pines and would like to work 20+/- hours a week but Joe wasn't real supportive of the idea, what do you think? I don't think we need a "dedicated forty hour a week" attorney to provide counsel and guidance to the Board as well as file various papers in Snow Hill, an example would be getting an order to remove a junk car.
Just a thought but I think it would be a major improvement from both a cost standpoint and availability compared to what we now have with our "other side of the bay" attorneys. |
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For reference, the above message is a reply to a message where: Wow. An outstanding commentary. You've systematically taken apart the arguments by director Daly. Step by step. Pointing out how OP's "total failure of leadership at both the management and board level" have gotten OP where we are at -- i.e. 26 cases of flagrant violation cases, some quite old, with the worst being about 11 yrs of continuing problems -- still unresolved. You've also pointed out how those proposed DR provisions are likely to fail. -- With these cases of financial distress, mortgages underwater, etc, assets would rarely be available, -- no bucks $$$ or equity allowing recovery of attorney fees, or accumulated fines, In addition you've shown how the existing provisions will work, when and if those steps are taken in timely fashion. Indeed, that's the missing link --no will power, and lack of decision-making. Also, I'd totally agree its time to change attorneys-- away from that western shore, DC centered law firm. As you've said: With even a modicum of research, Daly would have found the quotes he claims came from OPA's new attorney over near Washington, D.C. for obtaining a court order are ridiculous compared to past costs when OPA had local counsel. Yes, I'd agree those cost estimates are ridiculous. For Example spending $195 locally filing a case for junk vehicle removal VS estimates of $5,000 to $50,000. Way over the top. Time for new counsel. Tom |
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