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On Tue, Jul 7, 2020 at 4:14 PM moore mcdonough <moore@360energysavers.com> wrote:
Mike,
If I am not mistaken, the access between BCL and LCC is a deeded easement. How can BCL legally block access to an easement that has been in force for almost 20 years? Can the BCL attorneys please provide me information on precedent?
A couple of suggestions:
1. Install a “Game Camera” and prosecute those that destroy property. BETTER SIGNAGE.
2. It is not neighborly to inconvenience those members at BCL that are members at LCC for the actions of a few.
3. Have all BCL members that are members at LCC been notified of the combination? Simple email
Have a Great Day!
J. Moore McDonough
From: Michael Fruge <mwfruge59@
Sent: Wednesday, July 8, 2020 10:35 AM
To: moore mcdonough <moore@360energysavers.com>
Subject: Re: Barton Creek Lakeside POA - Permanent Closure of the Cisco gate
Moore,
I agree it is a inconvenience for those that use the gate to go back and forth, which is why we (Security Committee and the POA) have tried for over a year to accommodate those that used it, but it continues to be abused and neglected. We have warned continuously that if the gate doesn’t remained closed and locked we would permanently close it. Those that used the gate should have done more self policing when they saw the lock undone or that chain missing. As far as the cut locks, I would check with your son Hunter. These were personal combination locks residents used to put on the gate and the combinations freely given out, by calling the guard shack or a POA member, I believe I actually gave it to you.
Why should I waste my time monitoring the gate for compliance, when I don’t use it and some of the people that do, willing neglect the simple step of locking it. The decision to permanently secure the gate was a unanimous decision from both the Security Committee and the POA Board.
If you want to be upset about this, you need to be upset at the folks that used the gate and failed following the simple mundane task of relocking it.
Michael
From: moore mcdonough
Sent: Wednesday, July 8, 2020 11:10 AM
To: Michael Fruge <mwfruge59@
Subject: RE: Barton Creek Lakeside POA - Permanent Closure of the Cisco gate
Mike,
Your tone is unacceptable and you need to give the benefit of a doubt.
We were never informed about any combination until we asked. True, Hunter cut the lock at my direction. We had no idea who put it there, the reason why and blocking access to a deeded easement, etc…. I called Joe Connors the owner of the RV Park and he said it must be BCL. I called the guard shack and they referred me to you. For us, this is how the mystery of a locked gate was solved. I will pay to replace the lock, just let me know who it belonged to. I can assure you that the McDonough family opens and shuts the gate.
Not once have I seen the gate unlocked nor open upon arrival. Nor, that those that are members at Lakecliff are in the self-policing business and responsible for the functionality of the gate. This is all news to me of our new role pertaining to the gate.
It is not necessary to cast the residents that use the easement as neglectful, abusive and incapable of a mundane act.
I will provide a game camera and let’s get to the bottom of this.
This is stupid.
Have a Great Day!
J. Moore McDonough
From: Michael Fruge <mwfruge59@
Sent: Wednesday, July 8, 2020 11:27 AM
To: moore mcdonough <moore@360energysavers.com>
Subject: Re: Barton Creek Lakeside POA - Permanent Closure of the Cisco gate
Moore,
If you read my comments carefully you will see that I didn’t say all people using it were negligent only some, but unfortunately those few created the issue and the upcoming result. It is more disappointing to me, that after you found out the POA put the locks up, that you didn’t approach a Board member mentioning you cut them and the reason why or offering to reimburse ahead of time.
Michael
From: moore mcdonough
Sent: Wednesday, July 8, 2020 11:46 AM
To: Michael Fruge <mwfruge59@
Subject: RE: Barton Creek Lakeside POA - Permanent Closure of the Cisco gate
The following is incorrect……
“It is more disappointing to me, that after you found out the POA put the locks up, that you didn’t approach a Board member mentioning you cut them and the reason why or offering to reimburse ahead of time.”
We cut the lock BEFORE we found out the POA put it up and have been supportive of the POA’s efforts ever since.
Have a Great Day!
J. Moore McDonough
On Wed, Jul 8, 2020 at 4:35 PM moore mcdonough <moore@360energysavers.com> wrote:
Mike,
I request that the Board appoint me and a couple active members at Lakecliff that reside at BCL for the security of the back gate. We will install a wireless video camera and appropriate signage.
Scott James is also with the Travis County Sherriff’s department, he can be here at a moments notice to file a report for vandalism and trespassing.
Have a Great Day!
J. Moore McDonough
From: Michael Fruge <mwfruge59@
Sent: Wednesday, July 8, 2020 7:00 PM
To: moore mcdonough <moore@360energysavers.com>
Subject: Re: Back Gate
Moore,
The POA has made the decision to permanently close the gate, it’s not a decision I make on my own. My suggestion would be for you to make a appearance at the next Board meeting and make the request and discuss your proposal, I can tell you at this stage, based upon the disrespect and blanket disregard shown by some regarding the gate, causing multiple phone calls and complaints to Board members, there is a low tolerance level for leaving the gate usable. I doubt a camera will give clarity as to wether the gate gets locked and the chain wrapped around and secured.
I know Scot quite well and although he lives just down the road, I question his promptness to this.
Our next Board meeting is next week, if you are interested.
Regards,
Michael
From: moore mcdonough
Sent: Wednesday, July 8, 2020 9:32 PM
To: Michael Fruge <mwfruge59@
Subject: RE: Back Gate
Mike,
I
will be there. Please put me on the agenda.
Mike, for the life of me I have looked through all my emails from: BCLmanager@goodwintx.com, carrie.martin@goodwintx.com, Sandy Williams sandy.williams1947@gmail.com, etc…..on the communications about the severity of the gate issue/problems and communicating the combo code to the lock to the membership in advance of installing a chain and lock. However, I could be wrong. In addition, I cannot find any communications after the chain and lock were installed except this most recent notification. I have checked with several other members of the community and they also do not recall any communications about conveying notifications of locking the gate or conveying combinations. Nor, the severity of the issues involved. Again, I could be wrong.
A video camera will alert in real time and record anyone accessing the gate. This will be very effective and give crystal clear clarity as to whether the gate is accessed, the chain secured and the lock locked. It works even in darkness. It is very effective.
Scott can file any reports from the video if he cannot be here promptly.
I am offering a solution, if it fails, it fails.
This looks like a failure of communication to the members of the BCL community; correct signage and speaking personally to those members of our community that also are members at Lakecliff.
I will offer a solution and a good solution to prevent future neglect and trespassing.
Have a Great Day!
J. Moore McDonough
NOTE: I was never placed on the Agenda.
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