DRC - Town Meeting of July 18, 2013

President Suzzi Combs / DRC's version of July 18th Town Meeting.

Negligent Retention of an Employee ~ by Lance LaFevers

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GM Buddy Hudson: "I'll tear their ass up..."

Special Town Meeting ~ 7-18-13

Board Members Present:

President Suzzi Combs          John Porter

Secretary Faye Taylor            Joe Claflin

Treasurer Tom Moore            Diane Jones

Board Members Absent:

Vice President Rick Noffsinger

Jack Watson

General Manager Buddy Hudson

President Suzzi Combs brought the meeting to order by thanking the many individuals for attending, noting that some may not be property owners.  "Only Diamondhead property owners may speak during this meeting."  The room was full and over flowing into the hallway.

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Last Night's Town Meeting by Candidate for the Board, Jerry McAnear Sr.

After last evening’s Town meeting, I have determined the following:

1. If you don’t have anything to say in support of the board and /or the GM, or if you want the truth, you won’t get permission to speak.
2. This is the most important à After witnessing the physical confrontation by the GM, I have determined we certainly have the potential for another “Officer Fred” episode.  The only difference is type of lethal weapon used. This is of grave concern to me as my family was singled out for attack by the GM at last night’s Town meeting. 
       I do not fear for my safety but this person has a history of assaulting those less     capable of defending themselves.  Case in point à the pursuit of two women, one terminally ill.  The DPOA President issued an apology for this action during the June 27^th Board Meeting.   GM Buddy Hudson was not required to apologize for his action.  It appears this is his method of operation, attacking those less capable of defending themselves.
3. I am sure even board supporters will agree, we have a major problem in Diamondhead.

J.L. McAnear, SR

Special Town Meeting Synopsis ~ by Kerry Bratton

I attended the town meeting tonight, my first in 18 years of living here. Now I know why I have avoided any contact or communication with that stuff!

There were lots of great, encouraging comments by folks who took the mic and shared their thoughts. Many of those people said it was also their first meeting to attend. Now the word "negativity" was used oh, around 10,000 times during the meeting so I will keep that going for a minute and tell you what I (remember, a first timer at a meeting) got from this event.

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Board member's comment

This email message was sent to a DH member from Board Member & Candidate for the Board: Diane Jones

From: diane Jones

To: sharon mcdonald
Sent: Saturday, July 6, 2013 11:04 PM
Subject: What next?

Sharon, what comes next?  You've got a petition going demanding the boards resignation, etc.,  lots of posturing and Buddy's house is vandalized.....does your little gang plan on burning us out if you can't get rid us legally according the by-laws????  Isn't it about time for us all to stop playing games!  Diane Jones
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Diane Jones requested Sharon's response be posted:  

IF Buddy's house was really vandalized, which doubt, but I wouldn't put it past him to lie or do it himself like he lied to Diane Porterfield, none of us know anything about it and will only get rid of you legally.  Why do you think we already consulted an attorney?  

My kids are here from Colorado , so I don't have time for you anyway right now. 

Sharon would like to add the fact that this entire message was passed on to Attorney Chris Walthal due to Diane Jones currently serving as a DPOA Board Director and Candidate for the Board.
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7-15-13

"Diane, I asked you to post Sharon's response not editorize.   As "champion for the truth" do you have the courage to do that!"   Diane Jones

Response to Excerpt from the FOCUS ~ Mary Gage

Sean you are exactly correct in all of your statements. It is people like you that we need on the board. We need to see open, honest people that understand what a community is all about, THE PEOPLE. I would like to state a few facts from events of just the past few days. This is how the board has used our resources, hence the reason they will eventually need a dues increase.

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President's response to GM Bankruptsy

The efforts of certain individuals within the community to humiliate and degrade others represent despicable behavior.  Statistics document that employers highly rely on the applicant’s qualifications, personality and fit with the organization and very little on an applicant’s credit reports. 

Bankruptcies are a matter of public record and may appear on an individual's credit report. The Federal Bankruptcy Act prohibits employers from discriminating against applicants because they have filed for bankruptcy.  A Chapter 13 Bankruptcy,(Buddy’s case), is an effort to recognize financial difficulties, and make legal arrangements to pay off the debtors.  This is an indication of an individual’s integrity and responsibility to their obligations.

Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), businesses must obtain an employee's written consent before seeking an employee's credit report. If you decide not to hire or promote someone based on information in the credit report, you must provide a copy of the report and let the applicant know of his or her right to challenge the report under the FCRA.  This is the law and the Board of Directors followed these rules when interviewing all applicants for the General Managers position.

Suzzi Combs

President, DPOA

Suzzi, thanks for this information.  The question is: Was the DPOA Board of Directors informed of the credit report before making their decision to hire Mr. Hudson?  And, if not, why not?

Board notification

The Board of Directors has been informed of the current or "open" Bankruptcy that was filed in April of 2010 on behalf of the DPOA General Manager.
When Buddy Hudson was hired, in October, 2012, it was my understanding that a credit check was done at that time.  Vice President Rick Noffsinger stated that 'only the President of the Board has the right to view the results of the credit check'.  President Joe Claflin informed us that the credit check was 'fine'.
Diane Porterfield