Incidents Documented January 24 and January 26, 2022 at Hot Springs Village West Gate
There were two different incidents at the Hot Springs Village West Gate involving Peter Kirk Denger on January 24 and January 26, 2022. In the first pdf below (Securitas Report), Exhibit A discusses what happened on January 26 and Exhibit B talks about the incident on January 24. I have asked Denger for a statement and he said he will provide one in the comment section. The first document is the report from Securitas Security, the company that provides the staff to man the Village gates and the second report is the POA Compliance Report from Charlie Brown, Community Development Manager. We were only provided photographs of these reports. The photos can be enlarged to make them easier to read.
Securitas Report West Gate Incident
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Compliance Report West Gate Incident
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[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BclKDvlUtW8[/embedyt]By Cheryl Dowden, February 1, 2022
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Deborah King
02/01/2022 — 9:29 pm
I don’t know what this guy’s deal is, but we pay our security people to do exactly what they did. As for the police officers allowing Denger to pass through, we do NOT pay them to be a part of a “good ol’ boys” club, nor should we have to divert them from their duties every time Denger wants to play silly games. I have to provide a card or photo ID, and so should Denger. That is why we have the gates, and it is a huge reason why we bought a house here 9 years ago.
Sue Posner
02/02/2022 — 12:54 pm
You last to sentences are relevant but the rest seems like a personal attack. We don’t have gates there its a guard booth, gates require fencing. Bunch of fortress mentality only not secure at all. Know outsiders get in here with NO ID and plenty of homeless walk right in. Not sure how nor why this article with personal info was placed on here. Paper doesn’t disclose names. As for violations well our boards have been violating all the governing documents and some state and federal laws.
Sue Posner
02/01/2022 — 9:59 pm
Well POA board/GM (2020) that decided to charge owners access fees via the once free decal to their own property on a right of way road are to blame…you can not prevent or impede access to someone to their property. Right of way law and charging a toll via paid stickers well ALL people entering must be charged entry fee.
Kenneth Taylor
02/02/2022 — 8:53 am
I have lived here for 20 years. The only time the the gate stickers have been free was the one year the POA had to grant a free year due to an administrative foul up. Except for that year, I have always paid for one. Additionally, the gate stickers are voluntary. No one is forced to buy one for access. They are a convenience for quick access. If you don’t want one you can access by showing proper identification.
Sue Posner
02/02/2022 — 12:43 pm
WRONG They have been free and not for just one year
Sue Posner
02/02/2022 — 12:56 pm
Not true it hasn’t been free for only a year.
Kenneth Taylor
02/02/2022 — 4:23 pm
Yeah, never let the facts get in the way of a good story.
Larry Bauer
02/02/2022 — 5:55 am
There are ways to disagree with a policy. Impeding others access to their property isn’t it. Won’t be voting for this guy.
Sue Posner
02/02/2022 — 12:45 pm
It’s the POA that is impeding, it’s violating law. Not showing ID wasn’t right though
Brian Evans
02/02/2022 — 8:46 am
Haven’t you read Mr. Denger’s books on Amazon? They’re titled, “The World Owes Me a Living” and his follow-up book, “I’m the Only One in The Whole Wide World”. Two best sellers…
Laura Barbeau
02/02/2022 — 9:07 am
Steve. Can you explain to me why you are taking a stand by not providing your sticker or POA card at the gate? I just saw the video on next door.
What point were you trying to make because I must have missed something, somewhere.
John Gonzales
02/02/2022 — 9:58 am
Will never vote for that man. Childish behavior ‼️
Janis Rich
02/02/2022 — 11:51 am
And this Gentleman??? is running for the POA Board of Directors? Can’t imagine what he is trying to prove by harassing our Gate Staff and violating HSV Policy.
Janet I Hinnenberg
02/03/2022 — 1:16 pm
I won’t be voting for him! I wrote his name down so I won’t forget!
Mike misch
02/02/2022 — 12:38 pm
That kind of attitude does not belong on the Board
Sue Posner
02/02/2022 — 1:29 pm
It’s already on the board has been for as long as I’ve lived here. Not to mention some residents I see mistreat people outside here. Farthest from a community one can be. Vote for the school increases vs increases in here that benefit the few.
Diane Bielanski
02/02/2022 — 1:48 pm
I am impressed to see that our guards at the gates are performing their jobs, and referred the matter to law enforcement. This resident was not kept from his property, as the police verified he was a resident and permitted him access. This resident might consider purchasing a $10 vehicle sticker or obtaining a complimentary HSVPOA identification card. This will expedite his entry and also the flow of traffic as a courtesy to others who are coming through our gates.
Peggy Willis
02/02/2022 — 9:02 pm
Diane cards cost too. Only first time issued
Sue Posner
02/02/2022 — 11:01 pm
Because the police know he can’t be barred from his property and it was not criminal, nuisance only. And you will be sorry on judgement if it was related to an illness. Guards half time don’t do their job
Scott McCord
02/02/2022 — 4:53 pm
Is Peter running for the Board?
Danny Stephens
02/03/2022 — 9:23 am
I agree with the assessment of Charles Brown in that Peter Kirk Denger violated POA rules and was abusive to security officers. I also agree with Brown’s recommendation that Denger should lose POA privilege’s for a period of time. In fact, it there was a rule in place to prohibit a person having lost their privileges from running for an elected position in the POA, I would support that also. Rules exist for a reason and living here each person agreed to abide by the rules. If Mr. Denger has an objection to those rules, specifically the entrance rule, he should consult an attorney to explore options to challenge the rule. As unsettling as his two events were I am glad they occurred before the POA Board of Directors election.
Sue Posner
02/03/2022 — 11:42 am
Then “policy” (not law) fact boards constantly changing them like changing their underwear. Who can keep up with non stop changes to policy and red lined by laws that are done when 4 heads get together have personal agendas or vendettas and decide they don’t like the originals. Not pleasant place to live when residents have to constantly monitor board that feels they own association vs serving it by changing rules/policy yearly and sometimes several times a year. Exact reason Bella converted to municipality. Power plays and security guard that pulls an over reaction perception should not be a security guard. There was no threatening situation, nuisance sure and police were called and handled it in context. Many times there is no security guard at the decal lane and one in booth not even paying attention. This outfit constantly putting new ones at entrance for some unknown reason. HSV policy does not over ride county, state and federal laws. I believe no board member should be allowed to run without a high school diploma at least. Maybe it should be the board that members should scrutinize, oh you can it’s called a recall.
Sue Posner
02/03/2022 — 12:49 pm
Security? Last spring I was sitting on my back porch having coffee early morning, all of a sudden this woman with backpack comes to back my house, she was surprised to find me there. I asked being shocked some stranger is on my property what she was doing. She said she was lost, offered to call police to help her she refused, got my son who was home to help run her off. My son went out in car little bit later and saw her on foot leaving west entrance. After that she was seen multiple times on highway 7 and loitering in parking lot across entrance, even seen panhandling down town Hot Springs, There are many homeless that walk in here not stopped, even had a guy comes in here to collect golf balls on courses at night(2018) and he didn’t live in here, guards let him in as he was known to do that and was ok.??? Oh Airbnbs on residential streets that is prohibited in declaration governing document with weekend people you never saw before or again, but they come in no charge, yeah that’s secure??? Mr Denger goes in and out that entrance at least twice daily to bring his kids to and from school, but obviously a new guard not recognizing him caused this because past board (2020) decided to charge residents for a 5 cent decal $10 that prior were given for free. Only people charged to get in is property owners and contractors the rest given free colored construction paper magic marker dated passes. Nickle and dime property owners atop increases in assessment not enough to let property owners have 2 free 5 cent car decals. Nah this episode reeks of undermining candidate by over reacting to a nuisance event. I hope Kirk would place himself above pettiness in here as it’s waste of time. Speaking of which I’ve wasted enough of my time on here as grifter will grift, haters will hate. Enjoy what’s left.