For Sunset Park Condominiums Homeowners

Hello! My name is Cherié—you might recognize me as the redhead who walks the dogs or as the person you elected as your HOA Board President during the meeting on August 28, 2023. If you're wondering why Stephanie P., Michael K., and Karen H. are still claiming to represent the HOA board despite being voted out, you're not alone.

During that meeting, the homeowners decisively voted to remove these individuals from the board. Yet, they have refused to step down, disregarding your votes and the democratic process.

This website is your go-to resource for staying informed about efforts to uphold your decisions and ensure that an honest, ethical HOA board represents our community. Here, you'll find updates on:

• The actions taken by the ousted board to cling to power, including their initiation of a baseless lawsuit.

• My ongoing efforts to challenge these actions and advocate for the rights of all Sunset Park Condominiums homeowners.

• Upcoming meetings, including annual meetings and other important events.

Comprehensive updates and resources are on the way! Soon, you’ll have access to legal documents, detailed reports, and other key information. Additionally, if you'd like to support this fight for transparency and fairness in our community, links to my GoFundMe page will be available for contributions.

Your support is vital in this effort to protect our shared interests and restore integrity to our HOA leadership. Together, we can ensure that our community thrives under fair and ethical governance.

Thank you for standing with me in this important fight!

Clarifying a Misconception

Before diving into the posts, I’d like to clarify two important points:

1. Jim Meyers and Prism Realty’s Role

Jim Meyers, the owner of Prism Realty, is not a member of the Sunset Park Condominiums HOA Board. He does not own the land on which your condo is situated, nor does he have any authority over how we use our HOA fees or make decisions for our community. Prism Realty is simply the management company hired to assist with the day-to-day operations of our association. In this capacity, Jim Meyers, owner of Prism Realty, is an employee providing services on behalf of Sunset Park Condominiums.

Your HOA fees are not deposited into Jim Meyers’ or Prism Realty’s bank account. If they are being deposited into his account, then this is illegal. Instead, these funds are directed into the official bank account of the Sunset Park Condominiums Association. The HOA Board is responsible for managing these funds to pay for services provided by contractors like Prism Realty, as well as covering essential expenses such as water, sewer, and lawn maintenance.

In essence, we, the homeowners and board members, are the employers of Prism Realty and other contractors. Our HOA fees fund their services, but ultimate decision-making authority resides solely with the HOA Board.

During the annual meeting on December 2, 2024, Michael Kane disclosed that our board does not currently have a treasurer—the individual responsible for overseeing our association’s funds. Instead, he stated that Jim Meyers, the owner of Prism Realty, is acting as our financial overseer. This arrangement represents a clear conflict of interest.

As outlined in standard HOA practices, the treasurer plays a critical role in managing financial records, ensuring transparency, and safeguarding the association’s funds. Delegating this responsibility to an external party like Jim Meyers compromises the integrity of our financial oversight and raises ethical concerns. It is essential that this role be filled by an elected board member to maintain accountability and protect the interests of all homeowners.

Clarification of HOA and roles on BoARD