Agenda 06 09 09

LWVJune 09, 2009

Residents Voice

Conrad Grundke

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Topics for Tonight

• “To Tell The TRUTH !”

• “TOO MUCH TRUST ?”

• Saddleback Community College (SBCC)

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“To Tell The TRUTH!”


A Search for TRUTH!

• General Manager Comments at 6/2/9 GRF Board Meeting referencing the PCM Incentive Plan;– He advised residents to “not believe” what you

read in the Orange County Register.– He called them the “biased” words of a reporter.– He stated that OC Register articles are an

“Invitation for a lawsuit.”


So! Where Does One Go?

• General Manager will use the following to get the “TRUE” information out to the public via “his” Communication Team.;– Channel 6– The Globe– LWV Website– LWV Publications (?)


Example of a Source of TRUTH?

• So! Channel 6 should most certainly be unbiased and a good source for getting out accurate data (Right!?).

• For example;– Interview of Milt Johns by Rob Merritt• Q: - What was purpose of Staff Credit Cards?• A: - “EMERGENCY USE ONLY!”


Credit Card EMERGENCY Uses!User Date Description Amount

Price 12/01/06 Sees Candies $1,316.00

Storage 12/18/06 Claim Jumper $ 981.87

Lee 12/22/04 Lawry’s Five Crowns $ 834.31

Storage 12/17/05 Dave & Busters $ 811.12

Johns 12/18/05 Las Brisas $ 713.77


Residents Voice made the public aware of the above data, and yet, Rob Merritt never questioned Milt Johns when he stated on Rob’s interview that the cards were for “emergency use only.”

The Orange County Register reporter “questioned Mr Johns answer in public,” to Mr. Johns dismay.

Which reporter would WE want providing us information on what is happening within our walls and gates?

Per Mr. Johns !

• The “Incentive Plan” has been “thoroughly VETTED;”– By all the Board Members.– It is included in the Management Agreements.– It has been Audited by our Auditors.


What He Doesn’t Say!

The General Manager is adept at utilizing half truths when he doesn’t tell you;

• The CRITICAL TIME LINE.

–The Incentive Plan came to light in late 2006 when it was “unintentionally” disclosed.


In Light of This!• From 1996 thru 2006 the Boards were

unaware of any Incentive Plan.

• From 1996 thru 2006 there was no mention of an Incentive Plan in the Management Agreements.

• From 1996 thru 2006 there was no Board Action taken to implement an Incentive Plan.


What the Boards Know!

• There is no line item in any financial report identifying “Incentive Plan Expenses.”

• There is no breakdown of the Incentive Plan “Savings vs Expenses.”

• They were not involved in any justification of the “Savings” that were supposedly incurred.


A Classic Case OF:

Locking the door after the horse is stolen!


What the Resident Owners Know

About The INCENTIVE PLAN ?


“TOO MUCH TRUST”


Consequences of Blind Trust

• Increased TRUST = Decreasing OVERSIGHT!


Sit 1 Sit 2 Sit 3 Sit 4 Sit 50%

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Trust

Where Are We Today ?• The Boards Trust PCM 100%.

• There is almost 0% Oversight.

• What does that mean?– The General Manager has stated his priorities are:

1. PCM (his boss)2. His Employees3. Laguna Woods Village Residents


PCM Priorities

• Development of our land:

– If PCM can benefit (directly or indirectly) that would be in their interest.

– Avoid by having independent monitoring of land development by someone who has the Resident Owners as their 1st priority.


Are “Independent” Auditors the Answer ?

• Auditing firm was hired by Board of Directors of large company (to ensure independent auditor?).

• $746 million class action suit on behalf of investors.

• Investors are MFS Premium Income Fund.• Auditors are KPMG– Does anyone care to guess who KPMG is?


Other KPMG Activities

• Significantly involved in large number of high-profile collapses.

• $200 million claim by Australian Securities & Investments Commission on collapse of Westpoint.

• Allco Finance Group classified $1.9 billion of current liabilities as non-current liabilities.– KPMG paid $3.1 million for audit work.


Other KPMG Activities (cont)

• $1 billion lawsuit over New Century Collapse.• $200 M paid to Rite Aid and Oxford Health.• RMB300,000 to Suqian Wahaha Beverage• Involved with Ernst & Young in Tax Shelters

that cost clients $5.7 m in auditor fees.• Etc.• Etc.


Employee Priorities• Increased Labor Costs:

– Labor contracts have evolved to the level where we are charged $40.00 per hour by PCM for our landscaping.

– General Manager is involved in the contracts.• What is his objective?

– High Rate for his employee, or, – Low Rate for our assessments


LWV Priorities

• Reduced Assessments:

– Retain our land!

– Reduce labor costs!

• Who Looks Out For Us?– The General Manager/Boards – HA!


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College


Saddleback Community College

• A true symbiosis arrangement• Saddleback College Provides:– Qualified/Certified class instructors.– Equipment.– Administrative personnel.

• LWV Provides:– Space.– Equipment.– Administrative personnel.


ConclusionInformation that comes from PCM (and many of

our Board Members) is often untrue and cannot always be trusted.

The Incentive Plan required concurrence by a majority of the Board members, and without that, the plan has been “ILLEGAL since 1996.”


Conclusion (Cont)• By blindly trusting the General Manager, we

have evolved to Boards that feel threatened when a Board Member questions the actions of either PCM or a Board.

– This is evident in the treatment of Mike Curtis on the United Mutual Board.

• We Need More Mike Curtis’s!


Conclusion (Cont)

• Many residents utilize the Emeritus Classes and without the college, the costs would be excessive.

• Let’s continue to enjoy our time living in Laguna Woods Village.


The End

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