We had a sturdy concrete wall, but now we have a flimsy, less durable vinyl wall.
The main argument is that the HOA board’s decision to replace sturdy concrete fences with unstable vinyl ones in Fairfield Village, Cypress, Texas, reflects poor leadership that undermines financial responsibility and structural integrity. I believe the current president’s lack of qualifications and honesty has contributed directly to these adverse outcomes for our community.
After I requested a cost analysis and explanation for the switch from concrete to vinyl, the president chose to resign.
My research indicates that replacing a 100-foot-long, 6-foot-high concrete fence with vinyl costs approximately $10,000 per house, comprising $5,000 for materials and $5,000 for labor. This is consistent with the 36 houses that had their fences replaced.
Our HOA paid $800,000 to replace vinyl fences for 36 houses, which matches the estimated $10,000 per-house cost, resulting in a $400,000 windfall for the company.
This situation highlights my key point: the HOA’s poor leadership is leading to wasteful spending and a decline in infrastructure quality, as seen in the decision to replace durable concrete fences with weaker vinyl ones. Leadership decisions are having negative consequences for the entire community.
