Case Summary
| Case ID | 24F-H011-REL |
|---|---|
| Agency | ADRE |
| Tribunal | OAH |
| Decision Date | 2023-11-22 |
| Administrative Law Judge | Sondra J. Vanella |
| Outcome | loss |
| Filing Fees Refunded | $500.00 |
| Civil Penalties | $0.00 |
Parties & Counsel
| Petitioner | Samuel T. Paparazzo | Counsel | — |
|---|---|---|---|
| Respondent | Coronado Ranch Community Association | Counsel | Ashley Turner |
Alleged Violations
A.R.S. § 33-1804(A)
Outcome Summary
The Administrative Law Judge dismissed the Petition, finding that the Petitioner failed to sustain the burden of proof to show the Respondent violated the open meeting statute (A.R.S. § 33-1804(A)). The Board provided open meetings where the management contract discussions and votes occurred, including allowing the Petitioner and other homeowners to comment.
Why this result: Petitioner failed to sustain the burden of proof to establish a violation of A.R.S. § 33-1804(A) by a preponderance of the evidence.
Key Issues & Findings
Violation of the open meeting statute regarding entering into a contract with a new Community Association Management Company.
Petitioner alleged Respondent violated A.R.S. § 33-1804(A) by canceling the existing community management contract and entering a contract with a new company (Haywood Realty & Investment, Inc.) without allowing open discussion, member comment, motion, and a vote regarding the change and the acquisition of Requests for Proposals (RFPs).
Orders: Petitioner’s Petition is dismissed.
Filing fee: $500.00, Fee refunded: No
Disposition: petitioner_loss
- A.R.S. § 33-1804(A)
Analytics Highlights
- ARS 33-1804(A)