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Subject: Let it be
Author: John Boudreaux [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 07:43:56 09/22/13 Sun As the current attorney for the legally recognized Sargent Beach Property Owners Association (SBPOA), those concerned should be aware that the SBPOA is currently defending the deed restrictions that were established long ago and which are currently in effect. In the pending litigation, the SBPOA seeks nothing else. 2 sets of parties to the pending litigation, headed by Vickery and Bartosh (V & B), have counterclaimed for a legal ruling that there are no valid nor enforceable deed restrictions on Sargent Beach. If V & B prevail, there will be no deed restrictions which would mean that any legal activity could take place on any lot on Sargent Beach, including commercial activity such as bars, apartment complexes, unlimited numbers of trailers on a lot, lots being divided without limits, refuse dumping, chemical refining, and anything else you could imagine right next door to your beach house. I proudly represent the SBPOA and look forward to prevailing againt V & B, and anyone else that supports them, so that the few deed restrictions that Sargent Beach has had in place for many years will remain in place, which has allowed Sargent Beach to become the cool place to live and visit that it is. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Re: Let it be -- xyz, 08:37:57 04/25/12 Wed Re: Let it be -- Mark, 07:43:56 09/22/13 Sun

Subject: Eyes Wide Open
Author: Linda [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 13:17:17 03/12/12 Mon As a long time visitor to Sargent Beach I am appalled at the recent formation of a new Sargent Beach Property Owners Association. I have watched the island grow over the past 10 years from a small collection of weekend homes to a blended and growing community of small beach houses and large homes with many full time residents. Over the years all of those who have purchased land or homes on the island did so with eyes wide open. Surely they didn’t drive down Canal St and not see the diversity of homes yet some have chosen in the name of progression and increase of property values to change the dynamics of the landscape by filing a new Property Owners Association. (The original was abandoned in 1971) This new association according to their charter filed with the Secretary of State intends to even enforce the traffic on the island among other things. They claim the new rules will increase property values; personally I feel this will only drive prospective buyers away, and will most certainly divide the community. I have to wonder if this move is being done to benefit the community as a whole or to bolster the egos and portfolios of a few. In these soft economic times and innumerous governmental regulations do we really need yet another “enforcement agency” deciding how to conduct our lives? If this is allowed to continue I feel the charm of a long time sleepy sea side village is sadly doomed to the control of folks who cannot bide by the natural progression of life unfolding yet rather choose to force their sensibilities upon a whole community. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Re: Eyes Wide Open -- Amy, 14:18:12 08/14/11 Sun Re: Eyes Wide Open -- Linda, 19:39:48 08/14/11 Sun Re: Eyes Wide Open -- M, 14:26:57 09/16/11 Fri Re: Eyes Wide Open -- Princess Running Water, 20:36:02 09/18/11 Sun Re: Eyes Wide Open -- M, 15:41:39 10/24/11 Mon Re: Eyes Wide Open -- Hydra, 20:56:34 09/19/11 Mon Re: Eyes Wide Open -- Linda, 07:01:03 09/20/11 Tue Re: Eyes Wide Open -- Pat, 15:35:09 08/16/11 Tue Re: Eyes Wide Open -- John Boudreaux, 13:17:17 03/12/12 Mon

Subject: Legal Issues not telling us about the three lawsuits filed
Author: Geronimo [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 07:03:21 09/20/11 Tue I did not see anything in the late Summer 2011 News Letter about the three Lawsuits by Sargent Beach Property Owners Association...And the Counterclaims filed against SBPOA...Does the mean that all of 47 paid Members are part of Counterclaims also are they liable, or just the Current Board Members. No Monday football answers...Please... May be,a real attorney... Pro Bone O... [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Re: Legal Issues not telling us about the three lawsuits filed -- Watches Gulls, 07:03:21 09/20/11 Tue

Subject: Kudos for the SBPOA
Author: AKA Sammi (Sargent Beach Resident) [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 06:03:04 09/18/11 Sun It’s unfortunate that this web site was designed to lead people unfamiliar with Sargent to believe it is the “official” website of Sargent Beach Texas as well as the “official” web site of the SBPOA with its SBPOA message board and Forum. For those of you who are interested in buying on Sargent Beach, by all means do so. Don’t let the nay-sayers who are a very, very small portion of property owners (if property owners at all) prevent you from owning property in a beautiful, peaceful environment. Unless I miscounted, there are only about 8 people, discounting the web master who doesn’t own property here who have been writing all the stuff in the forum…not a very representative group. Three others are those involved in what appears to be a law suit over deed restriction violations. We have had property here for many years and enjoy it. We are familiar with the deed restrictions and the SBPOA which has been in existence for many years and are not at all intrusive to our way of life. I’ve attended meetings of the Association as recently as 2010 and before that attended regular semi- annual SBPOA meetings which coincided with beach clean up day (disbanded in 1971?). The deed restriction of 1954, still on file with the county and still a legal document, specifically states: “ lots…shall be designated residential lots,” and “no residential structure shall be erected…placed or permitted to remain on any lot other than one single family dwelling.” Recreational vehicles are not permanent residential structures according to the County and FEMA. RVs placed on lots for rental only definitely do not fit the description of single family dwelling. Drive down CR 230 and look at RVs, trailers and fifth wheels which have been left here very long (there are about 15 or so) and you will see the rust has taken hold and they need to be disassembled to be moved. Some smaller ones have been blown over in storms, doing damage to other properties. My hats off to those of you out there who are trying to keep Sargent Beach a friendly, clean, and neat residential single family dwelling community and not a place where trailer rentals are permitted to get a foot hold. When these people move on more than likely they won't spend the money to have the RVs removed and the residents and visitors will be left with ugly,decaying, and vermin infested hazards to enjoy,not to mention homes for more rattlesnakes. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Re: Kudos for the SBPOA -- Alex, 21:02:16 09/06/11 Tue Re: Kudos for the SBPOA -- Alex, 21:04:17 09/06/11 Tue Re: Kudos for the SBPOA -- M, 14:39:35 09/16/11 Fri Re: Kudos for the SBPOA -- Susan (Sargent Beach Homeowner), 10:11:08 09/17/11 Sat Re: Kudos for the SBPOA -- concerned owner, 06:03:04 09/18/11 Sun

Subject: Investigate your proposed POA members
Author: Vickery [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 20:29:16 09/11/11 Sun Due to a call received today, i am posting again. I am staisfied there are no valid deed restrictions for the Sargent Beach Addition Subdivision and concerned some property owners may not realize there is an option not to have any restrictions in the future. That, lot price should dictate use and does not need man's involvement at this late point of the game. If you haven't read 10 THINGS YOUR POA WONT TELL YOU, I ask that you do. And if you think this group of want to be island governers can change anything sufficent enough to make a real difference, prove it! Please do not believe such promises. And I believe I have the right to question the integrity of anyone who wants to get between me and my property rights! If you plan to run for office, my group wants to know all about you! I think we should appreciate the fact the deed restrictions of 1954 have been erased and now need to be abandoned properly. We don't need any stinkin deed restrictions! And I have no interest in supporting the group who ambushed us back in March whatsoever!Go away! They showed me enough! You don't disregard me when I own 19 lots on the island, or you if you think like me and only own one lot! Those guys were proven badly wrong and might consider moving to Russia if they prefer a DICTATORSHIP! I don't want one! Please keep your e-mails comming! Thanks, Vickery [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Re: Investigate your proposed POA members -- M, 14:32:27 09/16/11 Fri

Subject: Second Thoughts
Author: Windy (confused) [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 11:03:31 01/16/14 Thu I'm glad I found this message board when I did. My husband and I are close to making an offer on some property in Sargent and are totally unaware of all this. Where does all this stand now? I'll have to discuss this further with the realtor. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: Deed Restrictions
Author: Mark [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 12:26:51 09/22/13 Sun Is there any news on deed restiction enforsment on Sargent Beach ???? [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: vacation homesite wanted
Author: Tony Snider [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 12:19:16 06/17/13 Mon Am interested in purchasing a lot on the island to build a small vacation home. Kids are almost on their own and I love to fish and plan retire in 10 years or so. Please send information on any lots available. Thank you. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: Trial Date 10--8--2022
Author: I Ain't Geronimo [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 06:37:34 10/17/11 Mon Did anyone check out that Date as Posted ...Do we Have to live in FEAR, for a another year, of who is going to be SUED next!! It seems that all lot owners are fair game in the land of sue your neighbor!!! [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: Re. meeting
Author: vickery (concerned) [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 19:57:35 09/24/11 Sat Highs and lows of the meeting today, anyone? Thanks, Vickery bayoucitian@aol.com [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: Sept 24the SBPOA Meeting
Author: Linda [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 16:09:25 09/20/11 Tue Could someone from the SBPOA board let us know if the Sept 24th meeting is open to the public or just property owners. Also is there a cover charge for attending the meeting? [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: New Information coming
Author: Linda [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 09:27:13 09/13/11 Tue Notice has just been sent out regarding a meeting of the SBPOA on Sept 24th at the Gekco We will post meeting agenda and more info soon [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: Correction
Author: Vickery [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 19:54:07 09/07/11 Wed Sorry , I would be #11! Don't want to be wrong. Please keep your e-mails comming in, and thanks a lot! Vickery [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: Make sure you see the counter suit !
Author: Linda [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 20:41:47 08/31/11 Wed Just in case you missed it on the Sargent Beach POA page, PLEASE download the counter suit and answer brought by Micheal and Lana Bartosh - HUGE Congrats to them and Vickery for what they are doing. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Re: Make sure you see the counter suit ! -- Linda, 17:46:47 09/02/11 Fri

Subject: Proposed POA dues
Author: Ralph (Bills, bills, bills!) [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 13:12:56 08/30/11 Tue I was working on my budget for my Sargent Beach Addition lots, 2 of them, and need some help to determine what my actual cost would be for the PROPOSED POA DUES AND WOULD THEY BE PRORATED FOR 2011? Also would they be fixed? Also, what should I expect for my money that I would be paying into this POA? I am on fixed income and really don't need more bills so I have to budget tightly. Please help. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Re: Proposed POA dues -- Bill (Not happy), 07:10:14 08/30/11 Tue Re: Proposed POA dues -- bill (Ridiculous nonsense), 13:12:56 08/30/11 Tue

Subject: Tirades
Author: Lana [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 07:49:05 08/21/11 Sun After carefully reading the posts I see on this website, it is clear to me that you are trying your best to offer valid information as methodically as you possibly can considering the onslaught of these relentless attacks-mostly 'Pat.' I appreciate that-unlike Pat's posts, you have simply stated your point of view without resorting to name calling, belittling, or threats--you know--TIRADES!Comfort, Texas can take pride in producing a fine lady with a lot of class. Hang around a little longer--maybe some of it will rub off! One more thing. I kinda wished you had held out a little longer for the 'list' of POA members (from 'Pat'). I am a property owner, and I have a feeling that those of us who attended the meeting in April are going to be surprised to find our name on the membership list even though the vast majority vehemently voiced that they did NOT want to be included. Not much transparency going on here! [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Property Owner Notifications -- Joe Fred, 08:20:41 08/19/11 Fri Tirades -- Michael, 07:49:05 08/21/11 Sun

Subject: Concerned for Innocent Property Owners
Author: Vickery [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 08:45:18 08/29/11 Mon I control 19 lots on the island and am the one who challenged the group who wanted control of our island back in April which has apparently caused them to file a law suit against me. Some of you might want to thank me for stopping these FELLOW PROPERTY OWNERS because if I hadn't taken action, you and I would be under their form of government for the island as I write this note. Had they be considerate enough to inform me of such plans, perhaps some concessions could have been made and I would have be o.k. with some reasonable rules, but when someone wants to reserve the right to GRANDFATHER and EXCLUDE properties at their will, NO THANKS for me! My properties would not have had such privilege. I don't know about yours. Anyway, the group was brought to a halt back in April at their meeting and now they raised their heads again! And this time, not only did they not consult me, they insulted me! Somehow a rumor was created which has to do with me either planning an rv park on my undeveloped lots at the far east end of the island, or else the rumor was that I had already built an rv park. I am not sure which scenerio is correct! But what is fact: I was sued by my FRIENDS and FELLOW PROPERTY OWNERS! For what? You tell me, because I really don't know. Will you be next? There were 5 other property owners also sued and one Corp. SO, care to wait and see? And do you really think we need another brand new form of GOVERNMENT for our island? What the hell would they possibly do? How can you change a mixed use island that is so very well established? Would such be good? That deppends. Would you remove all the new homes and leave the older fishing village theme, or would you remove all the older fishing village structurs and leave the new ones? I just don't see such happening, and do you really think they all fit the same theme? Come on, let the County serve the island with part of the TAXES that we pay already instead of creating some plan to undermine us all and create another fixed bill for all of us to pay. I say no to this kind of silliness and get a civic club organized to accomplish small things and then sit back and wait for the next real estate boom to determine the direction of our island! I don't need my neighbor wearing a badge and sticking his finger in my face because he might not agree with me when the matter may be about as simple as the one they used to SUE ME! If you agree that we don't need island abuse through a new island government, please e-mail me and state your interest to be added to our protest of any new island GOVERNMENT! You will not be charged for doing this and if you should get sued by these people, perhaps we can help you because we are already in motion! If you by any chance mailed or hand delivered a PROXY to these people and would like to inform us of how you intended your vote to be counted, please inform us as well. If you don't use e-mail, drop us a comment at Sargent Beach Concerned Taxpayers, 3910 Fairmont Pkwy. Box 290, Pasadena, Texas 77504. Thank you for considering my comments and if you do not agree, that is fine by me. However, if you challenge my logic, I invite you to prove how you see this group or the next group of property owners CHANGING THE SARGENT BEACH ISLAND signficently enough to justify forming a new island governing body which will cost us all, vs letting the County serve its people. Perhaps some of these people trying to impose rules and regulations on me and you should consider rules themselves. Vickery [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Re: Concerned for Innocent Property Owners -- vickery, 20:26:56 08/28/11 Sun Re: Concerned for Innocent Property Owners -- Another Property Owner, 06:44:27 08/29/11 Mon Re: Concerned for Innocent Property Owners -- Vickery, 08:45:18 08/29/11 Mon

Subject: Time for you to go away
Author: Linda [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 09:37:44 08/18/11 Thu "Pat" you are not a property owner, this board if you read the header IS for everyone and all stupid posts from you will be removed henceforward [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: EYES WIDE OPEN
Author: Michael [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 09:29:08 08/18/11 Thu ANYONE who has bought property here on the island has seen the mixture of large houses, RV's, small houses, shacks and derelict houses that have been present for many years. Lets face it, anyone who CHOSE to buy property in Sargent KNEW it wasn't River Oaks! They bought property for the charm of the quaint fishing village. For all these years there has been no "big brother" (Oops sisters) looking over their shoulder.... At the end of the day, reality is not about deed restrictions.. IT'S ABOUT GREED! AS ALWAYS... FOLLOW THE MONEY... [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Re: EYES WIDE OPEN -- Linda, 17:01:34 08/17/11 Wed

Subject: Trailers, Trailers, Trailers
Author: Linda [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 15:46:00 08/17/11 Wed Dear Pat & Kathy Trailer Thank you for your posting. It is clear you are enormously consumed by a fear of trailers on Canal Dr. To the point of antagonizing a potential property owner with an insult by stating “That is why it is called Deed Restricted. Follow the rules that were originally set up and there is no problem. Why, were you trying to move travel trailers onto the beach too???” Posted by “Kathy” Further posting by Pat states: “Why can't people enforce the restrictions that were in place since inception.” Let’s review that statement by reviewing the ORIGINAL Deed Restrictions STILL in force for the Sargent Beach Addition. There were eight (8) restrictions and they are listed below (transcribed from the original document.) Nowhere in these restrictions can I find any reference to trailers being excluded from the island. They refer to minimum structure cost and that structures must be single family dwellings. However, if you choose to abide by the deed restrictions and by the IRS tax code definition of “single family dwelling” you must agree that trailers, manufactured homes, even boat houses can qualify as a “single family dwelling” and most certainly those that I have observed on Canal Dr cost well over $2000.00. Therefore I can only conclude Pat’s posting shows little regard or understanding of /for the existing Deed Restrictions currently in place. If this Property Owners Association has changed those restrictions legally please by all means share this information with everyone. I would be most willing to concede error if you can produce such documentation. Speaking of “Legal” can you please share with everyone how this association is “legal” since they do not represent a majority of lot/property owners in the Sargent Beach Addition”? The original Sargent Beach Property Owners Association was dissolved in 1971 according to the Sec of State records. To validate a NEW HOA or POA I’m sure there are restrictions in place regarding voting, notification, etc. Otherwise I could just march over to the Sec of State and file all sorts of “restrictions” on Comfort. I’m sure the good people of Comfort would love that. Do you really want to “sanitize” this wonderful community at the expense of dividing a peaceful community? And if so, to what end are you willing to go? Sue more property owners if they don’t fit into your expectations? Perhaps this POA would have everyone leave who can’t afford or live up to its ideals. That would certainly enrich a few who would then stand to profit from buying land at depressed prices only to sell at a later time. I don’t expect answers to my questions from Pat or Kathy since they are so consumed with “trailers, trailers, trailers” however I am hopeful someone who is controlling this POA with its ostensible hidden agenda can respond to a question will enlighten us on these issues. _____________________________________________ Canal Drive Restrictions for Sargent Beach Addition 1. All Canal Drive lots in this afternoon, Blocks 15 and 16 through Blocks 23 and 24, shall be designated residential lots. No residential structure shall be erected, altered, placed or permitted to remain on any lot other than one single family dwelling. 2. Building line and easements as shown on plat. 3. No lot shall be re-subdivided. No outdoor toilets permitted. 4. No noxious or offensive trade or activity shall be carried on nor shall anything be done thereon to create an annoyance or nuisance to the neighborhood. 5. All improvements erected therein shall be neat, maintained in a good condition and kept painted good condition. All improvements shall be approved in writing by Texas Gulf Properties, Inc or assigns. No residence shall be built less than $2000.00 6. If the parties thereto, or any of them or their heirs or assigns, shall violate or attempt to violate any of the covenants herein, it shall be lawful for any other person or persons owning any real property situated in said subdivision, to prosecute any proceedings at law or in equity against the person or person violating or attempting to violate any such covenants and either to prevent him or them from so doing or to recover damages or other dues for such violation. However, the undersigned owners of the Subdivision, their heirs, successors or assigns, shall be under obligation to enforce their restrictions, or any modification thereof. 7. Invalidation of any one of these covenants by judgment or court order shall in no way affect any of the other provisions which shall remain in full force and effect. 8. These covenants are to run with the land and shall be biding on all parties and all persons claiming under them until March 2, 1973, at which time said covenants shall be automatically extended for successive periods of ten (10) years unless an instrument signed by a majority of the then owners of the lots; in said addition agreeing to change said covenants in whole or in part is recorded in the Deed Records of Matagorda County, Texas. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Re: Trailers, Trailers, Trailers -- Pat, 10:17:53 08/17/11 Wed Re: Trailers, Trailers, Trailers -- Linda, 12:21:10 08/17/11 Wed Re: Trailers, Trailers, Trailers -- Pat, 15:33:46 08/17/11 Wed Re: Trailers, Trailers, Trailers -- Pat, 15:46:00 08/17/11 Wed

Subject: Message Board
Author: Bill McDonald [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 18:46:51 08/12/11 Fri A M E N !!!! [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Re: Message Board -- Pat, 15:40:08 08/16/11 Tue

Subject: Restrictions
Author: Pat [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 13:39:06 08/16/11 Tue Why can't people enforce the restrictions that were in place since inception. There is always someone who is a "Tea Party" Member. Guess if they do not like it they can always stay in Comfort..... I hear there are no restrictions there... [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: Moving on
Author: Roger B [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 22:08:15 08/15/11 Mon Thanks for the info on this home owners association. My wife and I were considering purchasing property on Sargent beach but after reading this - we're going to look elsewhere [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Re: Moving on -- Kathy, 13:32:01 08/16/11 Tue