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January 6, 1982 TO: All Resident Participants of The
Stelle Group FROM: The Board of Trustees SUBJECT: Possibility of Richard Kieninger Serving Stelle in a Full-time
Leadership Capacity After two sessions this past
weekend on the possibility of Richard serving Stelle in some full-time
leadership capacity, there seemed to be at least four procedural concerns
raised in addition to the discussion of the proposal itself: 1
Some people
expressed the concern that they did not feel they could adequately express an
opinion on the issue until there was a more specific proposal developed. 2.
Several people
expressed the concern as to whether a “yes” vote in the secret opinion poll
on the proposal as presently worded would then commit them to voting “yes” on
the more specific proposal. 3.
Some people
expressed the concern that the scheduling of a Public Hearing on the subject
on New Year’s Day, at a time when Richard would be available also, was
moving too fast, too soon. 4.
There was also
concern about having a 75% majority. It was pointed out that the community
does not need 75% to determine whether or not to
continue discussion (via non-binding referendum) nor to request Richard to
return here (via referendum). It became clear to the Trustees that the
concern over “three-quarters of the members” is Richard’s figure. The
Trustees will use the previously agreed upon percentages stated in the
Procedures Task Force Report and the Bylaws to govern the steps we take
procedurally. It is the “job description” that Richard wants the 75%
majority on; we are still trying to determine whether we are interested in
even discussing the issue further. In consideration of and
response to the above concerns, the Board of Trustees is suggesting the
following as a way to proceed: 1.
Conduct an
opinion poll of all resident participants as part of the normal non-binding
referendum process but the statement of one’s opinion be
kept secret to assist any person to truly reflect his wishes without
regard to other person’s judgements upon his
decision. 2.
The language of
the opinion poll be changed to read: Do you want to
continue to discuss having Richard be here in some full-time leadership
capacity yet to be defined by the community? 3.
If a
significant percentage of the community elects to continue to discuss it then
the Trustees will put out a call for proposals from the community body as to
how to define Richard’s possible new leadership role. 4.
If a
significant percentage wants to discuss the subject further and once we
receive proposals from the membership on possible “job descriptions”, or
better, definition of leadership responsibilities, then another public
hearing would be scheduled to discuss the alternatives. 5.
Then a formal referendum
would be conducted on the results of this public
hearing. Non-voting Resident Associates would also cast their vote in a
simultaneous non-official referendum; and their votes would help Richard determine
whether or not he had the support of approximately three-quarters of all participants. We trust this will further
clarify the process as well as address the procedural concerns raised this
past weekend. Attached is an opinion poll statement. Please review and place
in the ballot box no later than noon, January 15th. All resident participants
are requested to register their opinion. Please use
the attached original opinion poll form only, which bears the Corporate Seal
of The Stelle Group, as this will be the only official poll document. Copies
of the form will not be considered in the poll.
Thank you. Malcolm R. Carnahan For the Board of Trustees |
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