Dear Canterbury Homeowners,

A group of concerned residents submitted a petition in October to hold a vote on the recall (removal) of Darick Lane from the Board of Directors of the Canterbury Maintenance Corporation. This action follows several incidents where Mr. Lane’s conduct has been deemed inappropriate for his position.

Reasons for Petition

1. Censure by the HOA Board
   
   On August 20, Mr. Lane was officially censured for actions on or around July 8, which included threats of physical violence, derogatory remarks, particularly towards female community members, and hostile behavior towards HOA management staff. (Please refer to the attached minutes from the August 20 Board of Directors meeting for details.)
   
   
2. Refusal to Sign the HOA Code of Conduct
   
   Despite the non-binding nature of the document, Mr. Lane's refusal to sign the Code of Conduct for Board Members indicates a lack of commitment to the standards expected of board members. (The Code of Conduct is attached for your reference.)
   
   
3. Unnecessary Expenditure of HOA Funds
   
   
1. Mr. Lane has demanded the use of HOA funds for legal consultations concerning his right to post signs, despite prior notifications of violations.
   
   
2. He refused to accept the board election results to select the next-highest vote-getter to fill an open board seat, leading to a costly special election that ultimately confirmed the initially selected member.
   
   
4. Non-Participation in Board Meetings
   
   Mr. Lane has repeatedly joined virtual board meetings without enabling his microphone or camera, which is necessary for verification and voting procedures. His unwillingness or inability to actively participate in board meetings is a significant impediment.
   
   
5. Impact on HOA Management
   
   His behavior is known to have contributed significantly to the decision by Vintage Group HOA Management to consider termination of their long-time relationship with our association. Extensive negotiations were required to retain their services on a probationary basis that we have reason to believe is conditioned on the recall of Mr. Lane. Additionally, it is thought that his conduct was a factor in the resignation of our former community manager, necessitating the onboarding of a new manager unfamiliar with our community.

Given these issues, we strongly advocate for the removal of Darick Lane from the Board of Directors. A "YES” vote to recall Mr. Lane will allow our board to once again work cohesively and effectively on our behalf.  A “NO” vote is likely to result in the loss of the services of Vintage Group as our HOA manager and possibly Park West as our landscape maintenance company. We urge you to support this initiative by voting “YES” in favor of his recall when you receive the ballot.

Please feel free to respond to this email with any questions or comments you may have regarding this matter.

Sincerely,

[lots of names]