Continued: Its my game and you can't play or how a few destroyed the 55 yr old Volunteer Fire Department

Good Morning, Good Afternoon, Good Evening and if I don’t see you later…well then…Good Night!

The attached note is the SW Ranches Volunteer Fire-Rescue, Inc. response to the Town Council's request for controlling interest of the Board of Directors. Former Mayor Mecca Fink will be attending to represent SRVFRI's interests.

Per Ms Sayre's note there is no response to the town's request for seats on the Board. She also mentions that they are seeking legal counsel. This Wanch hopes they do not reach out to Becker Polikoff. While they have used Gary Polikoff's talents in the past, since B-P provides our Town's legal counsel, there is clearly a conflict. Is amazing to think that the folks on the Board can personally justify spending volunteer money on legal advice. It seems they are maneuvering rather than trying to do the right thing. Their language in the attached is also very curious. They state they have a contract in place with the Town until 9/30/2010 and they state they "are ready, willing and able to fulfill our obligations under the contract". They said this because contractually, if they indicated they could not get the job done in any way, the SRVFRI Board would lose all control of the equipment and assets and be forced to relinquish to the Town. These words were chosen very carefully.

According to one source the SRVFRI Board may dissolve or turn it totally over, with none of the current BOD on it. If they dissolve they will liquidate the assets and perhaps turn over the the equity to another charity else the volunteer fire department may be turned over in tact by a simply voting in Town Council designates. Lets see where Sayre, Fink, Winn's loyalties lie. If they really care about the volunteers or our Town's public safety they will go quietly. If they fight it and create a legal battle, it will clearly be all about their egos and desire for power! They cannot win a fight with the town. A fight would only serve to besmirch their personal reputations and the fine reputation of the volunteer fire fighters.

A number of people have sent notes suggesting a protest outside town hall tonight objecting the SRVFRI Board's position on this issue. Others are prepared to speak at the meeting. If you care about this important issue please attend tonight's meeting and support the position of your choice. If you cannot make it, please epxress your position to the SRVFRI Board with a phone call or contact the council at any of the number published on the town website.

Let your voices be heard: http://wanchwaggler.blogspot.com

That’s all Folks!!!!

SOUTHWEST RANCHES VOLUNTEER FIRE-RESCUE, INC.
17220 Griffin Road Southwest Ranches, FL 33331

Mr. Charles H. Lynn, AICP,
Town Administrator
Town of Southwest Ranches
6589 SW 160 Avenue Southwest Ranches, FL 33331
Re: Southwest Ranches Volunteer Fire-Rescue, Inc.

Dear Mr. Lynn:

Our Board of Directors, consisting of Mecca Fink, Alyn Kay, Lily Sayre and Susan Winn, held a meeting on November 17, 2009. We are looking into hiring an attorney to help facilitate a transition with the Town for the volunteer fire organization.

We recognize that we currently have a contract with the Town that expires September 30, 2010, and are ready, willing and able to fulfill our obligations under the contract.

Very truly yours,
(Mrs.) Lily A. Sayre for the Board

cc: Mayor Jeff Nelson
Vice-Mayor Steve Breitkreuz
Council Member Freddy Fisikelli
Council Member Aster Knight
Council Member Doug McKay
Gary Poliakoff
Keith Poliakoff