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Villa Portofino Homeowners Association Standing Rules Last Updated December 17, 2009 Page 2 Standing Rules Printed 9/13/2012 2:42:00 AM Table of Contents Association ................................................................................................................ 1 Name ................................................................................................................................... 1 Architectural ............................................................................................................... 2 Approvals ............................................................................................................................ 2 Authority ............................................................................................................................. 2 Fees ..................................................................................................................................... 3 Fines .................................................................................................................................... 3 Meetings .............................................................................................................................. 4 Procedures ........................................................................................................................... 5 Rules ................................................................................................................................... 7 Assessments ............................................................................................................. 9 Payments ............................................................................................................................. 9 Collections .......................................................................................................................... 9 Board of Directors .................................................................................................... 10 Complaints ........................................................................................................................ 10 Meetings ............................................................................................................................ 11 Minutes ............................................................................................................................. 12 Mission Statement............................................................................................................. 13 Policy ................................................................................................................................ 14 Training ............................................................................................................................. 14 Budget ..................................................................................................................... 15 Reserves ............................................................................................................................ 15 Policy ................................................................................................................................ 15 Common Areas ........................................................................................................ 16 Clubhouse Fees ................................................................................................................. 16 Rules ................................................................................................................................. 16 Rental Agreement ............................................................................................................. 17 Rules ................................................................................................................................. 19 Committees .............................................................................................................. 20 Meetings ............................................................................................................................ 20 Day Care .................................................................................................................. 21 Policy ................................................................................................................................ 21 Elections .................................................................................................................. 22 Rules ................................................................................................................................. 22 Fences ..................................................................................................................... 23 Association ........................................................................................................................ 23 Homeowner ....................................................................................................................... 24 Landscaping ............................................................................................................ 24 Trees .................................................................................................................................. 24 Manager ................................................................................................................... 25 Standing Rules Authority ........................................................................................................................... 25 Duties ................................................................................................................................ 25 Office ......................................................................................................................... 2 Fees ..................................................................................................................................... 2 Hours / Staff ........................................................................................................................ 2 Keys .................................................................................................................................... 2 Mail ..................................................................................................................................... 2 Procedures ........................................................................................................................... 3 Pool............................................................................................................................ 4 Hours ................................................................................................................................... 4 Keys .................................................................................................................................... 4 Monitor ............................................................................................................................... 4 Rules ................................................................................................................................... 4 Portofino Press .......................................................................................................... 5 Policy .................................................................................................................................. 5 Signs .......................................................................................................................... 6 Reality ................................................................................................................................. 6 Vendors ..................................................................................................................... 7 Hiring .................................................................................................................................. 7 Volunteers .................................................................................................................. 8 Background Checks ............................................................................................................ 8 Code of Ethics ..................................................................................................................... 8 Page 4 Standing Rules Printed 9/13/2012 2:42:00 AM Minutes that have been reviewed for this document: Fiscal Year Comments 2009-10 Through December 17, 2010. 2008-09 Through July 25, 2009, except for Special Meetings on 9/4/08, 11/6/08 and 12/11/08 which have not been checked yet. 2007-08 Complete. 2006-07 Complete, provided there wasn't a Board meeting in December of 2006. 2005-06 Complete, provided there wasn't a Board meeting in November of 2005. 2004-05 July meeting has not been checked (not sure if there was a Board meeting that month or not). It appears there wasn't a Board meeting in December 2004. 2003-04 Have not checked December 2003 (there may not have been a meeting), February 2004 and April 2004. 2002-03 Have not checked July 2002, August 2002, October 2002, November 2002 and June 2003 (some of these meetings may have been postponed). 2001-02 Nothing has been checked for this fiscal year. 2000-01 Have not checked December 2000 (there may not have been a meeting that month). Printed 9/13/2012 2:42:00 AM Standing Rules Page 1 Association Name January 22, 2009 Bob Dalgleish moved that "VPHOA" be adopted as the official acronym of the Villa Portofino Homeowners Association. Page 2 Standing Rules Printed 9/13/2012 2:42:00 AM Architectural Approvals September 27, 2007 Foster Kimball moved to purchase a stamp to be affixed to approved plans before they are released to the City for permits, with such stamp stating: "These plans need to be reviewed by the Development Services Department for compliance with PRD #4 and they require the signature of the appropriate authorizing Development Services official," followed by space for signature and date. Authority May 20, 2004 Jeff Zimmerman moved that roof and fence replacement applications may be approved by the Architectural Committee and do not require Board approval, so long as the Architectural Committee reports all decisions in their reports to the Board. May 20, 2004 Reen Benson moved that the Architectural Committee may approve window replacements without Board approval. Printed 9/13/2012 2:42:00 AM Standing Rules Page 25 Fees October 23, 2008 Foster Kimball moved to adopt the following Architectural Fee Schedule: General Violation ($50.00 per violation and $2.00 per day until the violation has been cleared), Painting Violation ($150.00 per violation and $3.00 per day until the violation has been cleared) and Unapproved Changes ($250.00 per violation and $8.00 per day until the violation has been cleared). April 28, 2005 Richard Sedgwick moved that the architectural fine schedule be revised as follows: Homeowners found with violations be sent a letter that states that they have thirty (30) days or ninety (90) days for paint, and must contact the office within that time frame to have a re-inspection performed. Ten days after that time period a fine of $50 will be imposed if violations are not corrected. If violations are not corrected after the next thirty (30) days the fine will be increased to $100 and every month thereafter. The letter will also state that they have the right to appeal any fine by requesting to appear before the Board of Directors in open or executive session. July 20, 2000 Thomas Hammond moved to modify the fee schedule for architectural processing and plans to delete the fees for patio covers (front and side), carport conversions, and sunrooms, effective immediately. Fines May 25, 2006 Rick Sedgwick moved that architectural violation fines cannot be reversed without Board approval. February 23, 2006 Rick Sedgwick moved that after a homeowner has been fined for six consecutive months for the same architectural violations, the fine will go to $500/month each month after, effective May 1, 2006. November 19, 2003 Richard Sedgwick moved to ratify the recommended fine schedule, adding that office staff will leave a phone message for the resident within seven days of when a letter is sent. Page 4 Standing Rules Printed 9/13/2012 2:42:00 AM Meetings September 24, 2003 Carolyn Moore moved to calendar the Architectural Committee meeting as the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month, and to authorize decisions that are made by the committee provided that at least three members are present. Printed 9/13/2012 2:42:00 AM Standing Rules Page 25 Procedures October 26, 2006 Carolyn Moore moved to approve architectural check procedures: 1. Architectural Committee members shall make regular, period checks of the grounds and the homes in Villa Portofino. The intent is to make sure architectural harmony is maintained while properties, from a common-point perspective, are kept up to make sure the property, all surrounding properties, and all properties in Villa Portofino are able to hold their value, and increase in value over time commensurate with our geographical location. 2. Villa Portofino will be subdivided into sections that make checking, monitoring, and follow-up by committee members/checkers a manageable task. Subdivision and dispatching of checkers shall be at the Committee's discretion. 3. Visual inspections shall be made from the sidewalks adjacent to the streets, walkways on the greenbelts and through the common areas, and from the alleyways behind the properties. Checking shall be done while walking, or riding in a VPHA cart, down the sidewalks and walkways, and down the centerline of the alleyways. A violation shall be construed as a non-conforming situation visible only from the aforementioned sidewalks, walkways, and alleyways. At no time shall checkers deviate from these parameters to seek out additional violations. Checkers are not allowed to peer over fences, move bushes, open gates, enter carports, driveways or garages, or peer into homes, to conduct architectural checks. Checkers are further not allowed to request from one homeowner access to a property for the purposes of inspecting another property. 4. When a homeowner has an architectural issue with another owner, they have the right and ability to file an architectural violation on their own. The Architectural Committee's follow-up on such reports will occur only within the normal checking procedure listed in the above section unless deemed an emergency or safety hazard by the architectural chair or liaison. Checkers shall not prod or cajole association members into Page 6 Standing Rules Printed 9/13/2012 2:42:00 AM cooperating in checking a property in a manner not approved by this policy. 5. The Committee has, may establish, or may modify at their discretion an architectural checker's checklist. The checker shall use this list to log violations that he/she discovers. 6. Once violations have been verified to the satisfaction of the Committee – i.e., that a violation exists, the Committee will then provide the office with a database of the addresses and violations noted during the checks. The office will generate and mail standard violation notice letters to the homeowners of record. The office will then report to the Committee the date the notices were sent, and the Committee shall send checkers at the 30- day point (90-days for paint violations) to verify that violations have been corrected. Those not corrected shall be subject to appropriate action to ensure that violations get corrected. Printed 9/13/2012 2:42:00 AM Standing Rules Page 25 Rules June 30, 2008 Muriel Vasconcellos moved to extend the moratorium on writing architectural violations for gazebos and umbrellas visible above the fence line until August 2009, with the exception of those in poor condition. April 24, 2008 Foster Kimball moved to place a moratorium on writing architectural violations regarding umbrellas and gazebos, other than maintenance issues. April 24, 2008 Foster Kimball moved to place a moratorium on actions regarding fences that do not conform to current policy. No approvals will be given and no violations will be written, other than maintenance issues. March 27, 2008 Chuck Dayton moved that since the City of San Diego has made it clear in past letters to the association and in a recent meeting with VPHA representatives that they will approve architectural changes that have been approved by the VPHA Board, without requiring an amendment to the PRD, that the Board resume approving 920/930 patio conversions that conform to the existing standard plans and specifications. March 27, 2008 Karen Harris moved that effective July 1, 2008, if a homeowner has received a notice to remove a basketball hoop and a member of the Architectural Committee observes the basketball hoop again, the homeowner will be assessed an immediate fine for each occurrence. September 27, 2007 Chuck Dayton moved that the Board inform the Architectural Committee that it will not approve windows in carport conversions at the current time. August 24, 2006 Brad Lawhorn moved to postpone enforcing architectural violations for solid patio covers until resolution of the PRD amendment, with the proviso that homeowners who sell their property in the interim must restore the patio cover to no more than 50% coverage. Letters will be sent to the homeowners, with copies in the lot file. February 23, 2006 Carolyn Moore moved to approve the terra cotta color of Owens Corning shingles as an approved VPHA option. October 29, 2005 Rick Sedgwick moved to approve the (two new) color schemes recommended by the Architectural Committee. June 23, 2005 The Board agreed on the following: Canopies are allowed as long as they are in good condition; basketball hoops are Page 8 Standing Rules Printed 9/13/2012 2:42:00 AM allowed if they are portable, but not if they are permanent; and trellises are allowed up to a maximum height of seven feet, but not facing the common areas or on the front of the property. January 27, 2005 Brian Staples moved that the twelve paint schemes recommended by the Architectural Committee be approved. September 23, 2004 Richard Sedgwick moved that when the overall fence color is decided, homeowners may choose to paint their alley fences in that same color. September 23, 2004 Richard Sedgwick moved to approve the requests as submitted, provided that the rooflines stay at the current height and there is no change of elevation. This condition is to be added to all future approvals for carport conversions. November 19, 2003 Brad Lawhorn moved to allow window changes at a minimum of one side of the house at a time, to be completed within 90 days, so long as all of the windows in the entire house are completed within 12 months. If the home is sold or transferred, all window replacements must be completed prior to transfer of ownership. September 24, 2003 John Baker moved to authorize the Architectural Committee to approve coyote rollers as standard approvals. November 16, 2000 Judy Ward moved that no windows be approved in garages other than the sliding window (half-glazed) in the door to the garage. John Baker seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor of the motion. September 21, 2000 Thomas Hammond moved that the Board expand the policy about garage, storage, and house doors to include security, screen, and any other doors. The motion was amended to include that the doors they must be the color of the trim or fascia or the color of the siding, and that the intent of the policy is to ensure uniformity of the community and that the aesthetics and ambiance of the community be maintained. Printed 9/13/2012 2:42:00 AM Standing Rules Page 25 Assessments Payments March 24, 2005 Richard Sedgwick moved to deny pool, tennis, and clubhouse privileges to any homeowner who is more than 90 days delinquent. Collections May 7, 2007 Brian Staples moved to approve the collection policy outlined on pages 17-19 of the APS proposal (attachment A). Page 10 Standing Rules Printed 9/13/2012 2:42:00 AM Board of Directors Complaints October 25, 2007 Bob Schweizer moved that homeowners who are concerned about Board policies and procedures must be willing to put such concerns in writing, signed and dated, and appear at a Board meeting before the Board will discuss the subject. July 26, 2007 Thomas Hammond moved that homeowner complaints must be submitted to the Board in writing, as specified in the VPHA rules. Printed 9/13/2012 2:42:00 AM Standing Rules Page 25 Meetings June 25, 2009 The Board determined that Board packets are to be delivered over Board members back fences, in zip lock plastic bags in inclement weather. June 25, 2009 Brad Lawhorn moved that all addendums to VPHOA Board packets be delivered to absent Board members subsequent to the meeting(s) they have missed. March 26, 2009 Brad Lawhorn moved that there be a Homeowners Forum at all meetings, including special board of directors meetings, and that the following verbiage be deleted from the Homeowners Forum Opening: "not elsewhere included in this Board Meeting's Agenda." and "Speakers may be limited to less than 3 minutes each if several speakers want to address the same issue." September 25, 2008 David Legge moved that no person is authorized to make a recording of any open Board of Director's meetings other than the recording secretary and that all recordings shall be erased immediately after transcription by the recording secretary. August 28, 2008 Chuck Dayton moved that the staff person taking minutes delete the recording of any regular Board meeting once the minutes of that meeting have been approved and that the Executive Session meetings never be recorded. March 27, 2008 Chuck Dayton moved that before any motions are voted on by the Board, that the motion always be read back in full by the parliamentarian, just prior to the vote. March 27, 2008 Chuck Dayton moved that anyone responsible for an agenda item prepare a written statement to be read into the minutes at the start of their agenda item. A copy of the read statement must be given to the parliamentarian by the end of the meeting, for inclusion in the minutes. If no written statement is provided to the parliamentarian at the meeting, the parliamentarian will try to summarize the agenda item as best they can from their notes. No changes, other than for typographical mistakes, will be made to the draft minutes without a vote by the entire Board. December 20, 2007 Board Meetings 101. Bob Schweizer moved to adopt the three motions described in Attachment A, Board Meetings 101. September 6, 2007 Thomas Hammond moved that the deadline for Page 12 Standing Rules Printed 9/13/2012 2:42:00 AM submitting items for the Board packets be noon on the Thursday before the meeting. March 29, 2007 Brian Staples moved to allocate up to $100.00 to buy a recording system and to post notice at the clubhouse door that meetings are being recorded, with Brian Staples appointed to research options and buy the equipment. March 29, 2007 Steve Evatt moved that standard policy for this Board be that the President votes only to break a tie. November 19, 2003 The Board requested that future Board packets include copies of all architectural modification requests. December 4, 2002 John Baker moved that Executive Sessions that are scheduled outside of regular Board meetings be scheduled to accommodate the schedules of Board members, property management staff, and all professional staff, when possible, generally not before 7 pm. David Aposporos seconded the motion. Minutes September 28, 2006 Brian Staples moved that, commencing immediately, 1) all minutes of meetings be complete and e-mailed to board members within two weeks of the meeting; and 2) that an Excel spreadsheet be established and distributed to each board member on a regular basis that contains a synopsis of motions made, their pass/fail status, and the vote tally. Printed 9/13/2012 2:42:00 AM Standing Rules Page 25 Mission Statement August 28, 2008 Muriel Vasconcellos moved that the following Mission Statement of the Board of Directors be adopted as permanent policy of the Villa Portofino Homeowners Association and that it be recorded as such in the opening pages of the Manual of Procedures and that the Mission Statement be published monthly on page 2 of the Portofino Press: "The Board of Directors of Villa Portofino Homeowners' Association is committed to earning and maintaining the trust of the Community by abiding by the highest ethical standards, adhering to the VPHA Governing Documents and applicable California Laws, applying the principles of financial solvency, communicating openly, seeking consensus, acting in the best interest of the Majority of the membership, and, insofar as possible, supporting the members' quest to improve quality of life." March 29, 2007 Muriel Vasconcellos moved that the Board adopt the following mission statement: This Board is committed to earning the trust of the community by abiding by the highest ethical standards, adhering to the VPHA Governing Documents and applicable California laws, applying the principles of financial solvency, communicating openly, seeking consensus, acting in the best interest of the majority of the membership, and insofar as possible supporting members' quest to improve quality of life. Page 14 Standing Rules Printed 9/13/2012 2:42:00 AM Policy January 24, 2008 Chuck Dayton moved to approve the proposed policy on email use among Board members (Attachment A). December 20, 2007 Foster Kimball moved that in the event that a seat on the Board of Directors is vacated, the Board reserves the right to solicit the Association membership, for a period not to exceed three months, for candidates to be considered for appointment by a majority vote of the Board. March 29, 2007 David Legge moved that all policy decisions taken over the last five years and all future policy decisions shall be recorded in a spreadsheet format to allow the current and future Board members to keep track of Association policy. The Association Secretary shall assume responsibility for bringing this document up to date and maintaining it. Training March 29, 2007 Muriel Vasconcellos moved that the Board undergo Board member training within 45 days, as long as the cost does not exceed $1500.00, and that the training is repeated once a year, open to all homeowners, with funding budgeted each year. Printed 9/13/2012 2:42:00 AM Standing Rules Page 25 Budget Reserves September 29, 2005 Jeff Zimmerman moved to remove "fence replacement" as a reserve item in the reserve budget. Policy April 26, 2007 Karen Harris moved that repairs and maintenance be done only within the budget, regardless of homeowner complaints. Page 16 Standing Rules Printed 9/13/2012 2:42:00 AM Common Areas Clubhouse Fees November 29, 2007 Muriel Vasconcellos moved to approve APS's suggestion to keep clubhouse rental deposit checks in the VPHA office to be cashed in case of damages and holding the homeowner of the lot responsible if the check does not clear. September 6, 2007 Bob Schweizer moved that clubhouse deposit checks be mailed immediately to APS for deposit and that refund checks be issued by APS. July 20, 2000 Thomas Hammond moved to modify the clubhouse fee schedule to raise the rental fee from $30 to $50 for the initial 3-hour period and to raise the fee for additional hours from $10 to $15, effective immediately. Rules May 28, 2009 Bob Dalgleish moved that smoking in common areas be prohibited. Printed 9/13/2012 2:42:00 AM Standing Rules Page 25 Rental Agreement March 26, 2009 Brad Lawhorn moved that the Clubhouse Rules be amended as follows: (1) VPHOA will accept money orders or cash only, (2) $50.00 for the first three hours, (3) A $20.00 per hour charge will be applied for each additional hour (exceeding 3 hours) or any portion thereof and (4) a $100.00 per hour charge will be applied if the Clubhouse is not vacated by 10:00 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 11:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday. March 26, 2009 I. RESERVATION REQUIREMENTS A resident Homeowner/Tenant, age 21 or over shall: Submit an Application with a "Use of the Facility" fee at least 7 work days prior to the rental period. FEES: Submit Two Payments: One for the deposit and One for the "Use of Facility" fee. 1. $200.00 refundable deposit, money order of cash 2. Clubhouse rental includes the use of the Kitchen 3. And the Restrooms 4. Rental fee for the Clubhouse is $50.00 for the 5. first three (3) hours 6. $20.00/hour, or any portion thereof, over scheduled time 7. $50.00 for each infraction of the Rules 8. $100.00 charge if premises are not vacated by 9. 10:00 p.m. Sun – Thurs. & 11:00 p.m. Fri and Sat. Provide a Copy of owner liability insurance at least 7 work days prior to the event. Pick up you Key Packet no later than close of business on the last business day prior to your rental period. Applications must be approved by the Association's Customer Service Representative or by the Manager. II. RULES AND CONDITIONS The Homeowners and/or Person Responsible for the Group shall agree to abide by the following: 1. Remain in the Clubhouse during the rental period, limiting activities to the interior of the Clubhouse. 2. Ensure guests conduct themselves appropriately while on VPHOA property. 3. Enforce the NO SMOKING policy in the Clubhouse. 4. Maintain a noise & music level that does NOT disturb neighbors; reducing the noise level if asked. 5. Admit only invited guests and those with Office business into the Clubhouse. Page 18 Standing Rules Printed 9/13/2012 2:42:00 AM 6. Prohibit animals in the Clubhouse. 7. Assure that Association furniture, pictures, and decorations remain in the Clubhouse and that staples are not used on Clubhouse walls. 8. Refrain from "for profit activities" unless they are for charitable causes. 9. See that motor vehicles do not come on common area ground. 10. Provide a minimum of one chaperon, at least 21 years old, per 6 children aged 0 – 6 or one chaperon, at least 21 years old, per 8 children aged 9 – 17. III. CLUBHOUSE CLEAN UP AND VACATING THE PREMISES – The Homeowner or person in charge shall agree to: 1. Vacate the premises by 10:00 p.m. (Sun – Thurs) and 11:00 p.m. (Fri & Sat). 2. Be responsible for any damage to the Clubhouse, its contents or the grounds (All damages to be noted on the check out form) 3. Return all Association furniture and equipment to the location where it was found; vacuum the carpet; clean the counters, tables, chairs and floors; remove all food and trash from the premises. 4. Close all windows; ensure the heater and air conditioner are off; ensure that the stairwell light and the light in passageway are left on; lock the doors between the Clubhouse and the pool. 5. Return Key Packet to Office on the next business day. Printed 9/13/2012 2:42:00 AM Standing Rules Page 25 September 6, 2007 Karen Harris moved to amend the clubhouse agreement to match the rules listed in the CC&R's. June 28, 2007 Karen Harris moved to add a sentence to section IIIA, as follows: Those who fail to vacate the premises as agreed will be charged an administrative fee of $50.00 per hour or each part thereof. January 26, 2006 The Board voted to amend the clubhouse rental agreement to include a $150 fee if the remote control is lost or broken during a rental. May 26, 2005 Rick Sedgwick moved to purchase a replacement cart at a cost not to exceed $125, and to add a clause to the clubhouse rental agreement that states that homeowners renting the clubhouse will be assessed a $250 fine if the cart is missing after the event. Rules July 27, 2006 Rick Sedgwick moved that, with three months' notice, a homeowner's clubhouse rental supersede any free social event. Page 20 Standing Rules Printed 9/13/2012 2:42:00 AM Committees Meetings March 26, 2009 Foster Kimball moved that the Board no longer determine/decide the date of committee meetings with the exception of the Architectural Committee. March 26, 2009 David Legge moved that the Architectural Committee will now meet on the second Tuesday of each month. November 29, 2007 Muriel Vasconcellos moved to post signs at the four entrance island for Board Meetings and Special Meetings only, and to limit sign posting for committee meetings to the clubhouse door/windows, with all meetings to be listed in the Portofino Press whenever possible. May 25, 2006 Rick Sedgwick moved that the Architectural Committee meetings be set at 6:30 pm on the third Wednesday of each month, so that homeowners have the opportunity to make plans to attend. September 25, 2002 Juli Wilkerson moved that sign boards be posted announcing all committee meetings at least 4 days in advance. Printed 9/13/2012 2:42:00 AM Standing Rules Page 25 Day Care Policy February 28, 2008 Muriel Vasconcellos moved that to ensure the safety of children, protect VPHA against liability, and safeguard the right of residents to the quiet enjoyment of their property, all daycare providers in Villa Portofino shall: Be registered with the VPHA office; Submit a copy of the insurance policy that covers their daycare business, with a minimum coverage of $1 million; Sign a statement that they will refrain from using common area amenities for children under their care unless they are insured for liability; Closely supervise the children under their care at all times; and Sign a statement that they have read and will respect Article VI, Section .4, of the CC&Rs, which states: No noxious or offensive activity shall be carried on upon any Lot or any part of the properties, nor shall anything be done thereupon which may be, or may become, an annoyance or nuisance to the neighborhood, or which shall in any way interfere with the quiet enjoyment [by] each of the owners of his respective dwelling unit, or which shall in any way increase the rate of insurance. Further, if an appropriate insurance policy is not presented, daycare providers may not use the common area for children under their care. Failure to abide by this requirement shall result in revocation of the resident's privilege to use common area amenities for any purpose whatsoever. Page 22 Standing Rules Printed 9/13/2012 2:42:00 AM Elections Rules February 22, 2007 Brad Lawhorn moved to change the election rules to allow the votes to be counted at either a Board meeting or a membership meeting. Printed 9/13/2012 2:42:00 AM Standing Rules Page 25 Fences Association October 22, 2009 It was moved to approve the rule changed as published in the September 2009 Portofino Press to use the Timberwolf composite fencing when replacing Association fences. April 23, 2009 David Legge moved that the Association Manager repair fences as needed, using salvaged materials whenever possible, and to install approximately 1.000 l.f. of composite fence for further study. December 18, 2008 Foster Kimball moved to adopt the Policy on the Relocation of Association Fences as amended and subject to Board approval. November 30, 2006 Brad Lawhorn moved to have the Fencing Committee compile a list of repairs to be kept on file in the office, with repairs to accrue until put out for bids. September 28, 2006 Jeff Zimmerman moved to approve the following specs for VPHA Fences: 1. Posts will be Master Halco (Master Post) set in concrete. 2. All existing concrete on corner post must be removed. 3. Rails will be 2" x 4" x 8' cedar or redwood, two per section. 4. One 1" x 3" x 8' cedar or redwood rail will be installed in the center of the fence. 5. Top caps will be 2" x 4" x 8', 10' or 12' cedar or redwood. 6. Trim will be 1" x 6" x 8', 10' or 12' cedar or redwood. 7. No Douglas Fir is to be installed on new or repaired fences. 8. Upon replacement, no fence is to be attached to any structure and prior nail holes are to be caulked. July 27, 2006 Brian Staples moved to stop any fence repair/replacement until specifications are written and adopted by the Board. April 27, 2006 Rick Sedgwick moved to build/repair no more fences until approved specs are in place, with Rick Sedgwick and Andy Scheuer designated to prepare specs. Page 24 Standing Rules Printed 9/13/2012 2:42:00 AM Homeowner October 22, 2009 It was moved to approve the rule changed as published in the September 2009 Portofino Press to permit homeowners to use Timberwolf composite fencing when replacing their fences. Landscaping Trees December 20, 2007 July 26, 2007 Muriel Vasconcellos moved that from now on all proposals for tree removal be reviewed by an independent arborist and approved by the Board, preferably accumulating trees in groups of ten. April 26, 2007 Muriel Vasconcellos made the following motion: 1. Instruct the Landscaping Committee to draft a scope of work to be performed by an independent registered certified professional arborist, to include the following: a. Inspect and prepare a report on up to 10 trees that are currently posing hazards or that homeowners have asked to be removed, and b. Advise the committee on preparing the scope of work and specifications so that VPHA may proceed to solicit bids for an ongoing tree-trimming contract. 2. When the specifications are ready, instruct the office to obtain three bids from a list provided by the Landscaping Committee, with the option of adding any other names of fully qualified candidates. 3. Award a one-time contract for this work, with funds not to exceed $600 to come from the budget for tree maintenance. 4. Entrust the Landscaping Committee with the task of accumulating further lists of trees to be removed and prepare future estimates of needs for an arborist, to be presented to the Board prior to awarding the work. Printed 9/13/2012 2:42:00 AM Standing Rules Page 25 Manager Authority September 9, 2009 It was moved that the treasurer maintain a $2000 debit card account in the name of Villa Portofino HOA, with signature rights assigned to the appropriate office staff, so that the office staff no longer needs to use their personal credit cards when making phone/internet purchases for the association. May 28, 2009 Thomas Hammond moved to authorize the General Manager to spend up to $5,000 for previously approved budgeted items without having to obtain three (3) bids in any situation where having to pursue the time consuming exercise of obtaining multiple bids which could jeopardize completing minor repairs in a timely manner. July 26, 2007 Bob Schweizer moved to allow the Property Manager to hire extra janitorial help on the weekends for a flat fee of $20 to clean the clubhouse restrooms when the clubhouse is rented for multiple parties on the same weekend. June 28, 2007 Lynne Juleson moved to raise the limit on expenditures that can be made by the property manager from $500 to $1500, conditional on the approval of the Treasurer and two Board members. Bob Schweizer seconded the motion. Duties January 22, 2009 Robert Schweizer moved that on a quarterly basis the Association property manager shall provide to the Finance Committee a complete list of all revenue and expenditures for each line item of the Operating and Reserve Budgets to ensure that allocations are consistent with those budgets. January 28, 2010 Thomas Hammond moved to task general manager with tracking time allocations of assigned projects for handyman and to validate that such work was accomplished as directed. Page 2 Standing Rules Printed 9/13/2012 2:42:00 AM Office Fees July 20, 2000 Thomas Hammond moved to charge a fee of 10-cents per page (single-sided) for copies of documents and plans, effective immediately. Hours / Staff January 28, 2004 Richard Sedgwick moved to staff the VPHA office for continuity purposes with one person, 9 am to 5 pm, with lunch hour from noon to 1 pm, five days per week, Tuesday through Saturday; beginning on March 16. October 19, 2000 Judy Ward moved to change office hours from 3-7 pm to 2-6 pm, and to close the office on the second Friday of the month to allow staff to prepare Board packets. January 28, 2010 The Board voted 4-1 to eliminate the title of the Association's "maintenance manager" and create the title of "handyman" for that same position. January 28, 2010 Thomas Hammond moved to conduct employee performance evaluations on a six (6) month basis. Keys August 25, 2005 Brad Lawhorn moved that all Board members be given keys to the office if they request them. January 28, 2004 Brad Lawhorn moved that all Board members have a full set of keys to the office. Mail September 25, 2002 David Aposporos moved that all official business be conducted through the office staff via e-mail and US mail, with all e-mail copied to VPHA to be included in the read file. Board members be notified by mail. Printed 9/13/2012 2:42:00 AM Standing Rules Page 25 Procedures February 28, 2008 Bob Schweizer moved that any homeowner request that requires more than two hours of office staff time be approved by a Board member. March 29, 2007 Brad Lawhorn moved that all VPHA mail be sent to the VPHA office and then forwarded to the management company. November 30, 2006 Brian Staples moved to disallow processing donations for the gardeners through the VPHA account. September 29, 2005 Rick Sedgwick moved that (pool/tennis) cards be deactivated 1 week after escrow closes so that new owners come to the office to register and gain access. Page 4 Standing Rules Printed 9/13/2012 2:42:00 AM Pool Hours May 20, 2004 Richard Sedgwick moved to open the pool for lap swimming only at 6 am. Keys July 20, 2000 Thomas Hammond moved that the fee schedule for replacement pool keys be raised from $30 to $100 for each replacement, effective immediately. Monitor August 4, 2005 Brian Staples moved to create a minimum wage, at-will position for a pool monitor. This employee will monitor entry and verify residency during peak pool hours, as identified by office staff. Rules October 22, 2009 It was moved, in an effort to help reduce expenses, that the pool heater be turned off each year from November 1st until two weeks before the city schools begin their Spring Break. November 29, 2007 Thomas Hammond moved to turn off the pool heater from December 1, 2007, until one week before spring break for the City schools (March 17-21, 2008). September 24, 2003 Jeff Zimmerman moved to heat the pool year round. October 19, 2000 Leon Tittle moved to turn off the pool heater from November 15 through March 15. August 17, 2000 John Baker moved that the Portofino Press print the regulations for pool use, defining "pool enclosure" to mean any area within the wrought iron fence, stating that no food or beverage is to be consumed within four feet of the water, and that no glass is allowed in the pool enclosure. Printed 9/13/2012 2:42:00 AM Standing Rules Page 25 Portofino Press Policy September 25, 2008 Chuck Dayton moved that all homeowner letters printed in the Portofino Press be preceded by a heading identifying that the letter has been written by a homeowner and that a disclaimer be included stating that the views presented are those of authoring homeowners. July 27, 2006 Brad Lawhorn moved to have the office staff ensure that the Portofino Press is mailed to homeowners each month, and includes, at a minimum, a draft copy of the minutes of the previous Board meeting, and that such minutes record the votes of each Board member. June 23, 2005 Muriel Vasconcellos moved to set the following policy for letters to the editor for the Portofino Press: limit of 250 words, subject to space availability; letters can be edited for content and clarity, but would be sent to the author for approval before publication; need to be in electronic format; frequency limited to six letter per year per homeowner, with at least 2 months between letters; letters must be signed. April 28, 2005 Brad Lawhorn moved to include the complete draft of meeting minutes in each issue of the Press, regardless of expense. He further moved that the minutes include the Executive Session Synopsis from the previous meeting as well as a statement of finances. 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Obama Administration Cannot Hide the Past- MIT Economist, Gruber, not a Mere "Consultant" on Obamacare
Nov 14th
Posted by Joshua Taj Bozeman in Uncategorized
Even Obama's campaign site highlighted several newspaper quotes referring to Gruber as the "architect" of Romneycare, then declaring that Obamacare was a direct descendent of the Massachusetts law. Going as far as to quote a news story where Gruber is listed as one of the author's of the Obamacare law itself! Why quote editorials claiming as such if they want to deny that's precisely what he was? We know Gruber was one of the main guys who crafted the bill, and we know they're being dishonest when they claim not to know who he is or that he was some small potatoes guy amongst many bigger players.
The question now becomes…was the administration and/or democrats in the house dishonest in the way the bill was passed?
Three points of evidence suggest Gruber's platitudes were indicative of the way in which Pelosi and others thought of the bill..
1) Pelosi famously admitted she never read the bill and stated, "we have to pass this law to find out what's in it." That alone suggests that she had no idea what was in the bill, and the demand to push it through in the quickest fashion possible, with little debate, had rather dishonest intentions.
2) The CBO scoring of the bill itself was dishonest, With the doc fix in place, it lowered the costs substantially. It was the only way to convince the public this was anything but a terrible idea. Give the CBO dishonest cost figures and they score it in a way more positive to the president. Even democrats now admit that it was written to push costs off into the future to obfuscate the true costs for the first ten years.
3) When SCOTUS heard the case on the individual mandate…the attorney for the Obama administration Donald Verrilli got a big laugh when he kept accidentally referring to the "penalty" for not having purchased health insurance as a "tax." At one point, Verrilli argued with Justice Alito as to why he couldn't get his story straight, the Obama administration promised that it was a "penalty" and not a "tax." In court, Verrilli first argued it was not a tax, but rather a penalty, but soon changed that to claim it was, indeed, a "tax." In fact, the court only ruled the individual mandate was constitutional in that it was a tax, and fell under the federal government's right to tax the citizens.
The facts seem pretty clear here…no one on the left had any intention of passing the bill in any sort of transparent or honest manner. It was a liberal goal to ensure a healthcare system closer to the socialist spectrum than the capitalist flavor…one that "spread the wealth" as the administration likes to say, one that demanded wealth be transferred from the young and healthy to the poor and sick. The American people weren't dealt an honest hand in the way this law was passed, and because of that, we all suffer. Gruber merely stated honestly what too many others were afraid to admit in public.
My Almost Education: University of North Carolina, School of the Arts
Aug 1st
Posted by Joshua Taj Bozeman in College
I graduated high school in 1997. I'm old. Okay, not as old as some folks, but still- I feel pretty old, and when I think about how long ago I graduated high school…well, it's just kind of depressing. It was probably my junior year when I started looking into colleges. I knew I wanted to become a Hollywood filmmaker, or at least a non-Hollywood filmmaker if that's all the success I could muster, so I looked only for film schools around the country. This was before the internet had a lot of stuff on it really. I mean, finding college information, prices, pictures, program information, all of that stuff was pretty much done by seeing a flyer on a bulletin board or going to the guidance counselor's office and flipping through all the books they had listing all the colleges in the country. I found a flyer about a new school (not so new it turns out) called North Carolina School of the Arts (now known as UNC School of the Arts), and I knew I had go to there. In 1997 they built a studio backlot and studio village, along with a new theater, some sound effects studios, post production labs, etc. I knew nothing of filmmaking outside of my two years in mass media in high school, and even that was mostly really terrible commercials and silly video projects. In fact, most of that class was sitting in a computer lab watching cable TV (the fact that they had cable TV hooked into a classroom amazed us) and eating Hershey's Cookies and Cream candy bars while drinking sodas from the machine downstairs of the industrial arts building, using the computer programs that turn text to voice to make that scary computer voice say really awful and perverted stuff. "I just pooped on the desk next to me" seems hilarious when you're 16 and it's being said by a stilted robot voice.
I had no idea what I would do as a real life adult, only that I wanted to make movies and hopefully a shit ton of money in the process. I found North Carolina School of the Arts in one of the college books in the counselor's office, and that was my plan. I had no idea how I'd pay the tuition, but screw that, that was my parents job to worry about. Or so I thought. I was assured repeatedly by my dear mother that I could go to college, and that somehow, some way they would find a way to pay for it, and that was that. Well, as it turns out, I delayed college by a small number of years (actual number: 11 years), so things didn't work out as planned. Mostly I pussied out. I was super shy (still am to an extent), and that meant this insane fear of ever going to a college campus, let alone going, registering for classes, showing up to said classes, passing those classes, meeting tons of new people in those classes, and basically not losing my fucking mind. I found that idea too hard to swallow, and it's a God damned shame, because I just read a list where UNC School of the Arts film school was listed as one of the top in the country, and when I dug further, I saw that it was, indeed, 1997 when the studio backlot was built, which would have been my freshman year. That and they actually used film back in those days. What joy that would've been.
I eventually went to "film school" here in Bowling Green, Kentucky (I was always, as a boy, told by my peers that in Kentucky everyone married their brothers or sisters) at WKU. The program had none of the cool stuff that UNCSA had (no sweet looking Hollywood type movie cameras, no big lighting rigs, and certainly no Hollywood-esque backlot), but it was a decent enough experience in its own right. Then I somehow, at some point, shifted toward economics (I have two degrees- one in film production the other in economics, and I'm currently enrolled in a masters of applied economics program here at WKU), and that's my main goal for now…be something in the field of economics, God only knows what. It just struck me as odd that things could have been so very different. I might call Hollywood home…perhaps even North Carolina (it turned out they started shooting a lot of TV and movies in North Carolina soon after I would have finished school there), and I might have had a completely different experience. No use dwelling on what might have been, obviously, but it's an interesting story nonetheless. Or perhaps not, and you didn't make this far. In which case, I'm really disappointed in you.
Rethinking US Immigration Policy: Why an Open Border Would Lead to an Economic Boon (Full Article)
Jul 2nd
Posted by Joshua Taj Bozeman in Business
Rethinking US Immigration Policy:
Why an Open Border Would Lead to an Economic Boon
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In this paper, I argue that the current immigration policy of the United States federal government is not only hurting the economy, but that if we opened the borders entirely, we could see an economic boon unlike any seen since the early 20th century, at a time when we welcomed millions to our shores, most of whom built the American economy we know today. This paper argues that a policy shift is in order, and that unless we do something drastic, we might be stuck in a permanent state of recession, and the old hope for a 4% increase in the economy will be a thing of the past. The solution to the fledgling economy could very well be found in an open border policy, one that is fair to new Americans and old alike, one that secures our safety and liberty, all while heralding in a new economic boon that hasn't been since in nearly a hundred years.
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MN/St Paul Airport Police Abuse- Fox News Anchor Greg Jarrett
Jun 24th
Posted by Joshua Taj Bozeman in Ethics & Morality
I was browsing some news stories, when a video of a police altercation popped up on one of the sites. Apparently some Fox News anchor was arrested in St. Paul at a bar in the airport there, and Gawker obtained a copy of the arrest via a FOI request. The video along with the written report make it quite obvious that the main officer involved in the matter, Officer Mark Dorsey, is- let's say, not so honest with his claims. On top of that, this looks to be a clear instance of excessive force.
As someone with a forum, though small and not very powerful, I decided to do something about it and sent the following to the airport's police department via their complaint email address. I will report back on any reply I receive, and if I don't hear anything, I will attempt to follow up until I get a reply.
Youtube video of incident: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GFzFVd4CbI
Gawker report on indicent- http://gawker.com/drunk-fox-news-anchor-brawls-with-airport-cops-in-jailh-1594324253
An inquiry if possible. After watching a video of an arrest on May 21, 2013 of Fox News reporter, Greg Jarrett (obtained by the website, Gawker from a freedom of information request), it would seem that parts of the written police report wildly differ from what it clearly seen and heard on the video of the event. It is reported that in the written statement of the event, Officer Mark Dorsey claims to have thrown Mr. Jarrett down to the ground after Jarrett grabbed his arm. From the angle of the video, it's impossible to tell if Jarrett ever grabbed Officer Dorsey, but in my viewing of the video numerous times, it does not appear that the officer was ever touched let alone "grabbed." It is also quite another matter as to whether, if he did touch the officer's arm, whether or not he did so in a threatening manner that would require any sort of force, let alone the considerable amount of force used by the officer. Dorsey then claims he threw Garrett to the ground after Jarrett yelled "fuck you" twice to the officer. The video is clear in that Mr. Jarrett never utters the phrase once, let alone twice, and he never "yells" anything at the officer in that moment when thrown to the ground..
It would also seem Officer Dorsey is using an inordinate amount of force in the video, slamming Jarrett to the ground when the suspect was already responding as requested while standing up. Officer Dorsey's anger clearly gets the best of him when Jarrett answers, "yeah" to his question about touching his arm. Has Officer Dorsey ever been accused of excessive force before, and has he ever undergone any treatment for any anger or mood disorders? Worse then the violence, it goes back to the question of honesty in Dorsey's statement. As reported by several media outlets, Dorsey makes the following claims:
"Jarrett then grabbed my left arm and I broke his grip. I then used an arm bar on his right arm to bring him to the wall," Dorsey wrote in his report. "Once against the wall, Jarrett continued to struggle and started to spin to break my grip. I then spun with Jarrett and released my grip on his right arm and grabbed his left arm. Using an arm bar on his left arm, I brought Jarrett down to the bench and told Jarrett to stop resisting several times. I got one arm cuffed and told Jarrett to stop resisting and bring his other arm back."
In the video, it's clear that most of this never happened. In the video, Jarrett stands up, and Officer Dorsey makes a quick rush to him. This is where Dorsey claims Jarrett grabbed his arm, but as I mentioned, in the video it appears this never happens. After that, he slams Jarrett's head into the wall with an arm bar to one arm, then asks, "you put your hand on me again?" to which Jarrett replies in a slur, "yeah." Officer Dorsey, instead of putting Jarrett in another arm bar, as he claims, then throws Jarrett into the bench and onto the ground, face first, screaming, "stay down" repeatedly. Jarrett does not resist, as Dorsey claims, and the only spinning that Jarrett does is to turn his face toward Dorsey to answer his question about putting his hand on him again. Jarrett makes no attempt to resist nor fight with Dorsey.
If we can't even trust an office like Dorsey to be honest about such a small detail in a report, how can we expect him to get the really important stuff straight? Will there be any punishment for officer Dorsey, or would you merely advice passengers to fly into other airports, in the clearly probable case that they will interact with police officers who will later write dishonest reports about the events that took place?
One would hope that the airport would deal with such matters in a timely and efficient manner, and that guests that travel through the airport can come to St. Paul, having a reasonable expectation that the officers in the airport will not write factually inaccurate claims, and that any force used during any interactions with police will match the severity of the situation, and not boil over into suspects being thrown forcefully onto the ground when such force is clearly not required.
Gay Marriage?
Jun 12th
Posted by Joshua Taj Bozeman in Culture
Even the most ardent supporters of gay marriage can see that marriage gains some of its value through exclusivity, no? If gay marriage is a "basic human right" as so many argue, then there should be no limits or rules as to who can join in, correct? If anyone can join a club, and you need not meet any basic requirements, why would you even want to join the club at all?
Me thinks those that claim gay marriage (and other forms of "new" marriage) has no effect on traditional marriage are being a wee bit dishonest maybe?
The Roadtrip Part 1
Mar 9th
Posted by Joshua Taj Bozeman in Life
So, I'm off to North Carolina tomorrow morning. I decided a couple of weeks ago to take whatever money I would need in gas ($106 according to gasbuddy.com) and visit my old roommate, Aaron. Haven't seen the fella since last May when he graduated and moved away, so I figure, what the hell. I've decided to leave at 4AM to arrive near noon in Charlotte, NC. My nifty google maps printout is above…fancy paper, only because I ran out of normal paper, so the 24lb blue parchment will have to do. I downloaded AMERICAN PSYCHO in audiobook…apparently a full ten hours of material. The drive is a little less than 8…or a little more than 7 depending on whom you ask- google or others. I also downloaded CLIVE BARKER'S BOOKS OF BLOOD series. I know how my brain works- excited at first, then bored about halfway through. I've been to Charlotte before on a trip when I was…I dunno about 20 or so, with my mom and my brother when he moved out there for about a six month stint, only to hate the living situation and move back.
I have no idea why I'm writing this, as I highly doubt anyone even reads this blog anymore. I barely ever remember it exists, so doubtful anyone else does. I might try to update a couple of times. I might even take my camera if that's not too lame. I hate being that guy taking pics…I'd totally use my phone, which had a decent camera, until the other day when inexplicably the lens of the camera got scratched all to hell when I slept. I still can't figure out how that happened…it still takes pics, but it looks as if every pic was taken from a foggy sauna from the eyes of a person with terrible blurred vision.
I figure I'm out for now. I screwed up my schedule due to the hours I worked today, so I'm off to sleep soon, set my alarm for 320AM. I'll either be pleased or hate my life. Guess we'll see soon enough…
10th Grade (Book by Joseph Weisberg)
Dec 30th
Posted by Joshua Taj Bozeman in Books
It's written from the point of view of high school sophomore Jeremy, a kid who, like many kids, is still sort of trying to figure himself out and his place in the world. He plays soccer but isn't really a jock, and he doesn't hang out with a lot of people…until he meets up with a group of kids most would call "outcasts" in some manner. They cuss, they smoke, the girls wear lipstick and black stockings (and have pointy breasts), and he finds that he feels like he belongs. I'm around halfway through so far, and it's, well- it's rather delightful to be honest. The writing style is unique (is that even truly possible?) in that it's written as if Jeremy is telling you the story himself…so lots of grammar errors, run-on sentences, and very few commas to be found. Weisberg goes a fantastic job of capturing the teen voice, so far as I can remember what the teen voice sounds like all those many years ago, but it feels genuine. Maybe it feels genuine in an adult way looking back to the teenaged years, and maybe that's okay. You can't help but like Jeremy, and though his circumstances are quite different than mine, I can't help but live through him, hoping I get the girl in the end, hoping also not to make too much of a fool of myself with these new friends and our new journeys.
The book is genuinely funny. I have laughed out loud several times while reading, and most of it comes from Jeremy's inner dialogue when he comes up with some crazy view on some issue (like Shakespeare- see below) or how he would save the hot girl if a gunman came into the mall where he was stuck in The Limited, oddly looking at girl's sweaters when she happened to walk in and stand next to him.
Here's what Jeremy has to say about how absurd the plot is to Romeo and Juliet:
Unless we take a wrong turn somewhere down the road, I'm pretty sure this is going in the "highly recommend" category. Hope to find more books in the same vein, because like the book Fat Kid Rules the World (which I read earlier this year and loved), it feels like I could completely turn this into a film one day. Maybe…
All Hallow's Eve (2013) DVD Review
Oct 28th
Posted by Joshua Taj Bozeman in DVD's
Let me just start off by saying that All Hallow's Eve is, as you might guess, horrendous. It's not scary, it's unnecessarily brutal, and it serves little purpose even existing at all.
The movie features a babysitter and two young kids…brother and sister, who just returned from a night of trick or treating on Halloween. In his treat bag, the boy finds a VHS tape. He's 11, but somehow knows exactly what it is as soon as he sees it. Now, first off you're thinking, wow- the writer has blatantly ripped off the entire premise of the also terrible horror anthology, V/H/S and it's sequel V/H/S 2. The kid begs the babysitter to play the video, she argues they're too young, he says they see worse on the internet (probably true), so she plays it. The kids watch the first of three frame stories on the tape with the babysitter…they are put to bed after story 1, and the babysitter finishes the last two alone while waiting for the kids' parents to return home.
There are bits of homage to past horror films, especially Night of the Living Dead, which is playing on the TV before they start the VHS. You have to wonder what family today even has a VCR, let alone one that's still hooked up and ready to be used. Silly things like this don't matter when you can't write a story to begin with. To be fair, the wrap around story with the kids is the best part of it all. The main actress, despite the scowl she wears the entire movie, is decent enough, and the two kids are both adorable and probably the best actors of the entire movie. They have nice chemistry as bickering siblings and the dialogue here is pretty spot on. The rest of the dialogue, however, is stilted and badly written for the most part, even in the wrap around story.
There are three segments/short films in this "anthology" (tho all were written and directed by the same guy)the first one features the clown character in what seems like a bus stop. A woman is kidnapped…and well, not a lot happens. There's too much brutal violence and zero scares, and the violence serves no greater purpose than simply being there. The second story is even worse and includes what I assume are aliens and a terrible actress who screams a lot and falls down every ten seconds. The third and final story is the best, though it's still pretty terrible. Again, terrible acting, bad dialogue, and no scares to be had here. All ending with a ridiculous special effects scene that should have never been included in any film, not only because it's unnecessarily violent and semi-sexist (it's weird stuff), but because it looks so insanely fake and dumb.
The wrap around story has a nice twist ending, but I won't spoil what little fun might be had here. Thank God this movie was less than $10, because it's not even worth that. I suspect writer and director Damien Leone has a future career of poorly written direct to video DVD releases, but then again, there's really only one direction he could go from here, and that's up. I will say one thing, the clown character is well done, the actor gives him nice movement, and his mannerisms are truly very creepy. If given better material to work with, even some of the really violent stuff would have made sense, given a few scares. There's just nothing here to work with.
Sep 25th
Posted by Joshua Taj Bozeman in Uncategorized
The Quiet Earth (1985) Review and Thoughts
Sep 25th
Posted by Joshua Taj Bozeman in Uncategorized
So, I was one of those youtube videos where someone had posted the full movie…forget which movie it was, but on the sidebar, I saw the movie "The Quiet Earth." The info. said it was a New Zealand film from 1985 about a couple of survivors in a post-apocalyptic earth. Sounded interesting enough, so I downloaded it, added it to my Plex watchfolder to stream to my TV later on. Last night, I finally watched it, and let's just say it was well worth it. An underrated film, no doubt, one that I'd wager few people have even heard of. Perhaps it's because it's from New Zealand, or maybe people just hated it back in the day? Who knows.
Our main character wakes up in bed, at home, and something is weird. He knows it, but he can't quite place it. He gets ready for work, starts to make his commute, and he notices there are no people around at all, cars and trucks are left abandoned in the streets, he comes to a house and tries to get someone to answer, the water is spraying from the faucet, the bed has been used, but the inhabitants are nowhere to be found. A very effective setup to the film, eerie and lonely; we're likely to see some weird stuff soon. We discover that he works at some sort of secret base, technology everywhere you look, 80′s era computer screens, old printers, doors that go swoosh as the open, a futuristic looking place, maybe military in nature, but definitely a place where secret work is taking place. We find out that what has happened was probably part of some program they were working on with the Americans called Project Flashlight- he doesn't really explain fully what it is, outside of it being an energy grid set up around the planet, part of it allowing planes to refuel via electrons in the air (at least that's what I gathered from his various explanations). An interesting idea, very thought provoking, very well done execution.
He realizes he's the only one left, so he does the regular crazy stuff- drives a car through the mall, loads up on goodies, takes residence in a mansion, records a message played on the radio station to others, "My name is Zach…you can reach me at…" hoping others left alive will reach out to him. He slowly goes mad, decides he's either President of the world or God, or both. I won't say much else about the plot, but to mention that it's all very well done. The locations are great, the empty streets all over make it truly feel post-apocalyptic, the acting is pretty spot on, and the story constantly makes you think about all sorts of issues.
It made me think a lot about these sorts of situations in general. How would we react if we thought we were the only ones alive on earth? And furthermore, if we chose to live our full lives, what would be the best, safest route to doing so? Most of these films seem to imagine a world where buildings aren't soon falling into the city streets, and that electricity stays on for weeks, perhaps months or longer? But, that can't be true, right? It kept popping into my head- the electricity would turn off in fairly short order, I'd think, right? Somewhere electricity is produced and harnessed and sent out over powerlines. Someone has to keep the power stations open and working, someone has to ensure the generators keep turning, that they stay oiled, that things don't overheat, etc. So, how long would power stay on? Our main character solves the power issue early in the film by driving around a truck-based generator. All well and good, but what about food? Surely, there are tons of junk food items and canned foods that would last for a couple years, and then you can easily garden your way to food…I kept trying to throw up roadblocks in my mind. I guess you could easily find gardening books at any book store, right?
So, you'd have food easy enough, and with generators and tons of gas stored in gas stations around the country, you'd be able to power it all well until your death and beyond…but wouldn't nuclear power plants, no longer being taken care of, overheat and explode, throwing radiation into every part of the planet? Wouldn't normal power plants explode too? Cities would be pretty deadly, as gas lines would eventually break and explode, skyscrapers would eventually fall over (that can't be safe!), and all sorts of animals and disease would, no doubt, run rampant through the streets. So, it seems small towns or the country would be safest, but steer clear or places with lots of animals, I'd assume? So many questions, so many things few of us would ever know, having little expertise in a range of topics…but always a cool thought experiment. These movies are always fun in that you imagine yourself in the guy's shoes, wondering how awesome it'd be to take over a city for a day, able to do whatever you wanted, whenever you wanted, no matter how insane. Like a real life version of Grand Theft Auto to the nth degree. It almost makes up for the fact that you'd never see another person again. Almost.


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Perry Jones PF #3
Full Name: Perry Jones III
Current Team: Oklahoma City Thunder
Born: Sep 24, 1991 (23 years old)
Birthplace: Winnsboro, Louisiana (United States)
Nationality: United States
Height: 6-11 (211cm) Weight: 235 (107kg)
Hand: Right
Current NBA Status: Under Contract (Oklahoma City Thunder)
Free Agent: RFA-2016
Current Agent: Bill Duffy
Draft Entry: 2012 NBA Draft
Early Entry Info: 2012 Early Entrant
Drafted: Round 1, Pick 28, Oklahoma City Thunder
Pre-Draft Team: Baylor (So)
High School: Duncanville High School [Duncanville, Texas]
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Thunder Shopping Perry Jones, Jeremy Lamb, Steve Novak
While the Thunder are financially motivated in their attempts to move a combination of those players, they are also looking for a draft pick.
Nets, Thunder Close To Brook Lopez For Reggie Jackson Trade
The deal could also be expanded to send Jarrett Jack to the Wizards and Kevin Garnett to the Timberwolves.
Nets Interested In Brook Lopez For Reggie Jackson Trade With Thunder
The Nets need to believe they will be able to convince Reggie Jackson to re-sign in the offseason.
Thunder, Nets Recently Discussed Brook Lopez Trade
Under the discussed deal, the Thunder would have sent Kendrick Perkins, Perry Jones III and Lance Thomas to the Nets for Brook Lopez.
Thunder Exercise Rookie Options On Adams, Roberson, Jones, Lamb
The Thunder exercised their third-year options on Steven Adams and Andre Roberson in addition to its fourth-year options on Perry Jones and Jeremy Lamb
Perry Jones Out 4-6 Weeks With Knee Surgery
Perry Jones underwent successful arthroscopic knee surgery.
Brooks Finally Uses Small Lineup To Stop Losing Streak Against Heat
Scott Brooks used Perry Jones III instead of Kendrick Perkins to match up better with the athleticism of the Heat.
Thunder Exercise Options On Jackson, Lamb, Jones
The Thunder exercised its fourth-year option on guard Reggie Jackson and third-year options on guard Jeremy Lamb and forward Perry Jones.
Perry Jones Unlikely To Play In Summer League, Ryan Reid Added To Thunder Roster
Perry Jones III underwent an oral procedure this week to remedy an infection.
Thunder Reassign Jones, Liggins, Orton To D-League
The Thunder have reassigned Perry Jones, DeAndre Liggins and Daniel Orton to the Tulsa 66ers, the Thunders NBA Development League affiliate.
Thunder Recall Perry Jones From D-League
Perry Jones has averaged 14.8 points, 6.9 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.2 steals in 32.5 minutes per game in the D-League
Thunder Reassign Jones, Lamb, Liggins To D-League
The Thunder have reassigned Perry Jones, Jeremy Lamb and DeAndre Liggins to the Tulsa 66ers.
Thunder Recall Jones, Orton From D-League
Perry Jones III has appeared in 11 games (all starts) with the 66ers this season and recorded averages of 14.1 points, 7.0 rebounds and 1.7 assists in 33.0 minutes.
Thunder Recall Jones, Liggins Orton From D-League
Perry Jones III is averaging 14.7 points, 4.8 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.2 blocks in 31.5 minutes in the D-League.
Thunder Assign Jones, Liggins, Orton To D-League
Perry Jones has averaged 11.5 points and 5.3 rebounds in four D-League games.
Thunder Reassign Jones, Liggins To D-League
The Thunder have re-assigned Perry Jones and DeAndre Liggins to the Tulsa 66ers.
Thunder Recall Jones, Lamb, Orton From D-League
Jeremy Lamb averaged 26.0 points (2nd in the D-League), 6.0 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 1.0 steal and 1.7 blocks in 39.7 minutes per game.
Perry Jones III Assigned To D-League
Perry Jones III has appeared in 10 games for the Thunder averaging 1.2 points and 1.4 rebounds in 7.6 minutes per game.
Perry Jones III Playing Sparingly After Encouraging Preseason
Perry Jones III is averaging 0.5 points, 1.5 rebounds and 0.5 assists in 8.3 minutes per game.
Thunder Quickly Figuring Out How To Use Perry Jones
Perry Jones III led the Thunder in scoring, making six of his 11 attempts while hitting twice from three.
Perry Jones III Appears Instantly Ready For Rotation Minutes
Perry Jones III could begin to take some of the minutes that had been going to Daequan Cook in the Oklahoma City Thunder rotation.
NBA Not Allowing Perry Jones III To Have Roman Numerals On Jersey
Perry Jones prefers to be referred to as Perry Jones III rather than Perry Jones, which is why he chose jersey No. 3.
Thunder Intrigued By Perry Jones III Versatility, Length On Defense
Perry Jones defends Kevin Durant with athleticism and length in practice that he rarely sees.
Durant Plans To Mentor Perry Jones
Kevin Durant plans to take a hands-on approach to Perry Jones development as an NBA player.
Thunder Sign Perry Jones III
The Thunder have signed Perry Jones III to a contract.
Perry Jones Sustained Knee Injury Prior To Arriving At Baylor
Perry Jones III was medically red-flagged by NBA team doctors over concerns about a meniscus issue in his knee.
Thunder Intend To Blend Talents Of Perry Jones
Sam Presti was looking for a player who would mesh well with an already successful team.
Lakers Tried To Trade Into First Round For Sullinger Or Perry Jones
The Lakers made several attempts to move into the first round in Thursday's draft, targeting both Jared Sullinger and Perry Jones III.
Perry Jones Might Have Meniscus Issue In Knee
Perry Jones is one player who may slide further than expected.
Rockets Bring In Perry Jones For Second Visit
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Corpus Christi Metro Ministries' new parking lot has double purpose
CORPUS CHRISTI - Corpus Christi Metro Ministries opened its "Gates of Love" on Tuesday, ushering in a new era for the nonprofit organization that continues to expand its services for the area's homeless and hungry.
Corpus Christi Mayor Nelda Martinez cut the ribbon on the new space as 30 city and community leaders stood nearby. The 5,000-square-foot paved area will be used after hours as a playground for children staying at the Rainbow House Shelter.
At the end of the lot, tricycles and toddler-sized cars sat in a row waiting for the next play time.
The new space was made possible through the city of Corpus Christi Community Development Block Grant Program, giving senior and disabled clients a shorter walk from a parking area to the facilities during the day. The grant was written 1 ½ years ago and paid out almost $172,000.
"The kids are already playing here and doing cart races. It's in full swing," Metro Ministries CEO Patty Clark said.
The gates close at 5:30 p.m. each day and open again at 7:30 a.m. Metro Ministries plans to host outdoor movie nights with popcorn during the summer.
"We didn't start thinking that way. As it developed, we realized it was a multiuse facility," she said.
The area is dubbed Gates of Love because it is another example of the Metro Ministries' caring, Clark said.
At the ribbon cutting, Clark pushed the organization's newest challenge: bringing in $100,000 or more in donations by June 21. If they succeed, local philanthropist Eugene Bouligny will match every dollar up to $100,000.
"It's always a struggle every year for a nonprofit to meet all of the operating demands, so this is a huge benefit for us to breathe a little easier," Clark said.
Donations made up 23 percent, or $345,000, of Metro Ministries' $1.5 million revenue in 2011. This year, they've raised $67,000.
"We'll get there, but we need the community's help," Clark said. "He wouldn't have made this offer if he didn't have confidence that we could rise to the challenge."
The organization's recent financial boon comes a year after Clark was named its director. The economy and fundraising efforts have since picked up.
Rainbow House Shelter, one of five programs put on by Metro Ministries, nearly shut down in 2011 due to budget constraints.
"The recession was tough on us and donations went down. So the board had to decide 'What are we going to do about that?' " Chief Operating Officer Karlene Lewis said.
The staff and board of directors looked forward, Clark said.
Metro Ministries hopes to use a portion of Bouligny's offer to build a transformation center, a one-stop shop with representatives from different organizations that help people better their circumstances.
The process of helping the homeless get back on their feet can take a trip across town, through several bus stops, Clark said. The transformation center would bring agencies together.
"The need for services like ours continues to grow and we need to be there for them," Clark said.
Metro Ministries also offers a 16-bed shelter for men called Rustic House, the Vineyard Social and Employment Services and the Gabbard Memorial Health Clinic, which has a fully stocked exam room.
Last summer Metro Ministries teamed with the Food Bank of Corpus Christi to provide more fresh fruits and vegetables in the Loaves & Fishes cafeteria.
Donations to Metro Ministries can be made in person, online or by calling 361-887-0151.
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At 1930 hours on January 21st Members of the department were requested to respond mutual aid to Edgewater for a 5+ alarm fire at the Avalon condo complex. Engine 34 along with Chief 30 and Deputy Chief 302 responded to Cliffside Park Fire HQ until they were requested to respond to the scene to relieve other companies. Units returned to the borough at approximately 0800 on the 22nd.
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Books on Perspective - Which is better?
I've been looking for a great art reference book on perspective and I came across two.
One is "The Complete Guide to Perspective" by John Raynes.
The other is "The Art of Perspective: The Ultimate Guide for Artists in Every Medium" by Phil Metzger.
I'd like to know if anyone has read or used both books and, if so, which do they think has more to offer an art student. My friend is also looking into them so we'd greatly appreciate any and all advice before we fork out money for either of them.
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They are both very good. I'd say John Raynes is the most technical. It has sections and exercises you can follow, and they are rated according to difficulty. Like anatomy it's always interesting to see how different artists approach the problems. You buy one and your friend the other, then swap and see how they compare
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That sounds like a good idea. Thank you!
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Anyone else have a favourite book about perspective, or a preference from the two examples above?
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I just picked up Vanishing Point.
It's a solid book, but this is a case of the writer's knowledge far outstrips his abilities as an artist. Despite a pretty well organised how-to on as much reference as most comic artists (it's primary focus) will ever need, the example artwork itself leaves much to be desired. A better inker and colourist may have sharpened up the presentation considerably, but wouldn't have been able to do much about the occasional error in anatomy.
If you can get past the presentation, this is a good book to add to a perspective library.
January 17th, 2008 #6
Like with figure drawing books, getting a bunch of perspective books to get different opinions is always a good idea. Your local library should have a few. That said, "Perspective made easy" by Norling is very cheap, and covers everything you need to know in a clear, well drawn and understandable way.
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Higher Manifestation is a wildly intricate, entertaining, ear-opening six track collaboration. Handbook lays down the soulful beats, full of uplifting vocal samples, loopy horns and on-point drum work. Supreme Sol goes bananas over said productions. His flow is unique and his conscientious wordplay puts some of these other rappers to shame.
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