Energy

I live in Sunrise Ridge (Sub 2) - First off my association Board does not like me! I hold a Real Estate License. I was on the (Sub 2) Board for 5 years. I wanted to install a pergola over my cement patio because it faces west and I needed more shade on the back side of my home to keep my air conditioner from coming on constantly. My HOA looked into it and decided to ask an attorney for advice - Not sure what the attorney said but the answer from them was no and they charged me for their time to speak to the attorney! No other member has ever been charged when the Board needed attorney advice. I asked if I could plant a couple tress because there is room behind my patio, which is common ground, I said I would pay for the trees to be planted and pay for the maintenance of the trees every year. The answer was still no! Having an energy effect home is what it should be about, not rather they like me or not! Board members should be for the good of the communities and more often than not it is the Board members and who likes who! Not a good way to run things - this should be changed!