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	The Springs at Santa Rita HOA Board of Directors’ Meeting NO JUNE MEETING
	Board Members Present: Bernie Serek, Vice President; Joe Barton, Streets & Buildings Chair; Connie Fish, Secretary; Lance Johnson, Grounds Chair; Carol Schmelz, Director; Larry Urbine, Architectural Review Committee (ARC) Chair Homeowners Present: None The roll of members was taken and a quorum was present. MSVA: Joe Barton moved to approve the Agenda. Connie Fish seconded the motion. MSVA: Connie Fish moved to accept Director and Treasurer Paul Walter’s resignation. Joe Barton seconded the motion. MSVA: Joe Barton moved to provide a letter of acknowledgement and praise to Paul Walter. Carol Schmelz seconded the motion. MSVA: Joe Barton moved to appoint Joseph Misinski to fill Board vacancy and fill remaining term of Treasurer. Carol Schmelz seconded the motion. MSVA: Lance Johnson moved to provide an acceptance letter for Joseph Misinski’s position of Director and Treasurer. Joe Barton seconded the motion. MSVA: Lance Johnson moved to remove Paul Walter’s signature from banking records and replace it with Joseph Misinski. Joe Barton seconded the motion. Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at 3:35 pm. Connie Fish, Secretary
	The Springs at Santa Rita HOA Board of Directors’ Meeting May 2, 2008 4:00 pm Board Members Present: Kaye Gray, President; Bernie Serek, Vice President; Joe Barton, Streets & Buildings Chair; Connie Fish, Secretary; Carol Schmelz, Director; Larry Urbine, Architectural Review Committee (ARC) Chair; Paul Walter, Treasurer; and Richard Wolf, Director. Board Member Absent: Lance Johnson, Grounds Chair Homeowners Present: Ten Call to Order: President Gray called the meeting to order at 4:00 pm. The roll of members was taken and a quorum was present. Opening Comments: MSVA: Bernie Serek moved to accept the Agenda. Joe Barton seconded the motion. Homeowner’s Appeal of Fine: A fine was levied against the homeowner for failure to comply with HOA rules concerning the trimming of trees on common grounds. The homeowner stated he understood, from the previous Grounds Committee Chair, that he had authorization to trim the tree. MSVA: Richard Wolf moved to reduce the amount of the fine levied ($250) against the homeowner to one-half of that amount for the second trimming of the tree by a qualified arborist. Joe Barton seconded the motion. MSVA: Paul Walter moved to accept the minutes of the April 4, 2008 HOA meeting as presented. Bernie Serek seconded the motion. Treasurer’s Report: As of the end of April we have $337,531.56 total assets. We paid the final bill of $5,500 for the audit. We also paid a little over $100 to our Attorney to answer questions for the audit, plus postage. We now have a CD at M&I Bank. Two homeowners still haven’t paid their dues. The foreclosure sale on one property was held, but the house didn’t sell. The other homeowner has been turned over to the Attorney, and we haven’t heard anything on that yet. MSVA: Bernie Serek moved to accept and file the Treasurer’s report. Larry Urbine seconded the motion. President’s Report: We received the Auditor’s Management Letter which is the final step of the audit. The books are in excellent shape and everything is in order. Several matters were brought to our attention that are opportunities for strengthening internal controls and operating efficiency. MSVA: Bernie Serek moved to establish an Advisory Committee composed of past HOA Presidents, and/or former Board Members. The Committee will (1) Develop a management procedure manual outlining board operation procedures, and (2) Serve in an advisory capacity as needed. Joe Barton seconded the motion. MSVA: Bernie Serek moved to establish an Audit Committee composed of three to five non-board members. The function of the Committee is to set-up a separation in handling funds suitable for a small office. The Committee will (1) Develop a financial procedure for the handling of the HOA banking to provide oversight and supplement the handling of banking duties, and (2) Develop an investment policy for HOA funds. Larry Urbine seconded the motion. MSVA: Joe Barton moved to appoint the Audit Committee slate of candidates--Milo Weingart, Jim Rusk, and Malou Nelson. Larry Urbine seconded the motion. Vice President’s Report: GVCCC welcomed the U.S. Border Patrol as a new member. John Fritzpatrick, Assistant Chief Patrol Agent (2nd in command for the Tucson Area), spoke about problems with the $30 million virtual electronic fence project, which have caused the project to be scrapped. The Tucson sector is the busiest in the nation with 46% of illegal alien arrests taking place here. He said only 10% of those arrested are criminals, but it takes so much time to process the rest they don’t have enough man-power to do what they need to do. ●Work on the south roundabout was scheduled to begin about 4/21/08. ●Volunteer drivers are needed at Friends in Deed. ●The Dialysis Center in Green Valley has not yet been certified by Medicare. ●SAV is etching VIN numbers on car windows (mostly cars older than 2000) with an appointment. ●The new 202-seat Community Performing Arts Center is set to be dedicated in January 2009. They are half-way to their goal of $250,000, which must be reached by 12/31/08 in order to receive matching funds from the Freeport McMoran Foundation. Social Committee--Many thanks to Bill and Kaye Perry for all their work on the Pot Lucks, Meet & Greets, Picnics, Garage Sales, and Bike Hikes. They had a busy, busy winter and are leaving for a well-deserved long summer’s rest. The summer Pot Lucks will be hosted by Mary Yager and/or Barb Wolf. CC&Rs--The revised CC&Rs and by-laws have been sent to our Attorney for review and completion. ARC Report: During the month of April, 12 letters were sent for issues concerning code violations. These were for re-painting, color-code violations for front doors, exposed cable wires needing painting, etc. We have one request pending. Taking care of weed violations will be an ongoing task for the remainder of the summer. Grounds Committee Report: Weed control continued to be a top-priority in April. Extra manpower was devoted to picking and spraying weeks. ●A clean-up was organized for the Nature Trail and 18 volunteers helped. About half of the trail was cleaned up. “Thanks” to all who participated! ●Several cacti were planted in various locations to replace dead plants. Also, several cacti and some cypress were planted on the South Blue Fox Berm. ●Clean-up, trimming, and rodent control was performed in areas along Camino Del Heroe and Golden Lynx Road. ●Emitters were serviced or replaced along the Property perimeter to ensure that evergreens and live oak trees receive adequate water. ●Flood lights were replaced and re-aimed, as needed, at the front entrance. ●Additional air circulation vents were added to the fountain pump enclosure to help keep the pump from overheating. ●We believe some plants and cacti have been removed from the front entrance by an unauthorized person(s). If you have any information regarding this, please contact the HOA office. ●Residents are again reminded that no trimming of plants in common areas is allowed without express written permission of the Grounds Chair. Streets & Buildings Committee Report: Due to equipment availability, Seal Coating of our streets will not take place until June 10-13, 2008. A hand-out has been prepared for distribution to residents and GVR users regarding the street resurfacing. Also, volunteers are needed to perform traffic coordination duties on Tuesday, 6/10 and Wednesday, 6/11 when we will have one side of the entrance/exit closed for resurfacing each day. ●TEP has been notified of a streetlamp failure on Golden Lynx. ●An additional No Bicycles/No Golf Carts sign will be installed near the ANZA Trail Intersection with our walking path. ●At the entrance structure, there are several small areas where the stucco has pulled away from the concrete block wall and has cracked. ●The concrete block wall behind Via De Cristal homes and the Frontage Road is scheduled to be painted on Friday, May 9, at 8:30 am. Three volunteer crews of three people each are needed in order for the project to be completed in 2-3 hours. Volunteers must complete HOA waiver forms. Contact Joe Barton at 625-8482 or send an e-mail to joebartn@aol.com. ●Faced with a succession of annual HOA dues’ increases to accumulate currently forecasted expenditure amounts, we believe that future HOA reserve accruals for our streets should be guided by a professional evaluation of our streets current condition which would result in (a) the confirmation of our present maintenance/replacement schedule or (b) the development of a revised schedule based on that evaluation, together with an estimate of the present-day costs thereof. We believe that soliciting a second opinion by a competent person having expertise in the area of residential paving is a prudent action on the part of the Association. MSVA: Bernie Serek moved to have Joe Barton proceed to have the stucco repairs done on the gate house if the cost is $1,500 or under. Carol Schmelz seconded the motion. MSVA: Carol Schmelz moved to authorize Joe Barton to contact Granite Construction Company and/or a company they recommend to obtain a cost estimate to conduct a mini in-depth survey of our streets. The estimate(s) should be presented at the July meeting. Connie Fish seconded the motion. Unfinished Business: ●The Springs HOA will send a letter to ADOT requesting that a safety/sound wall be built along the I-19. ●Rules regarding parking and pet policies will be posted on the bulletin board at the entrance to The Springs. Membership Open Forum:* ▪ A Homeowner stated that the numbers on the keypad at the front gate are very difficult to read at night. Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at 5:45 pm. Executive Session: Convened at 5:45 pm and adjourned at 5:55 pm. After the Executive Session the following motion was made. MSVA: Joe Barton moved to accept the job description, duties, and salary scale for the Office Manager position presented by the HOA Personnel Committee. Larry Urbine seconded the motion. Connie Fish, Secretary There will be no HOA Board meeting in June. The next scheduled meeting will be on Tuesday, July 1, 2008, at 4:00 pm in the Fiesta Room.*
	The Springs at Santa Rita HOA Board of Directors’ Meeting April 4, 2008 4:00 PM Board Members Present: Kaye Gray, President; Bernie Serek, Vice President; Joe Barton, Streets & Buildings Chair; Connie Fish, Secretary; Lance Johnson, Grounds Chair; Larry Urbine, Architectural Review Committee (ARC) Chair; Paul Walter, Treasurer; and Richard Wolf, Director. Board Member Absent: Carol Schmelz, Director Homeowners Present: Seven Call to Order: President Gray called the meeting to order at 4:00 PM. The roll of members was taken and a quorum was present. Opening Comments: MSVA: Bernie Serek moved to accept the minutes of the March 7, 2008 HOA meeting as written. Paul Walter seconded the motion. Treasurer’s Report: We have a total of $350,127.22 on hand, including receipts of $3,393.98 and expenses of $8,914.91 for March. Two Homeowners have not yet paid their dues. One property is in foreclosure, and one has been turned over to our Attorney for collection. The financial audit report of The Springs has been received and all HOA records and accounts were found to be in balance and in good order. MSVA: Bernie Serek moved to authorize Paul Walter and Kaye Gray’s signatures for the 5-year CD on deposit at M&I Bank. Joe Barton seconded the motion. President’s Report: The GVR policy has changed and as of 4/1/08 no animals will be permitted in or on GVR property, with the exception of handicap assist animals. Median Green mediangreen@cox.net is a not-for-profit group working to beautify the medians along Esperanza, Continental, and LaCanada Drive. There will be a “Walk-A-Thon on 10/4/08 to raise funds for the Greater Green Valley Community Foundation. TEP is planning to construct a new Canoa Substation to be located near the Dodge Phelps facility. A committee consisting of past HOA Presidents will be formed to compile a policy & procedures manual for future Boards’ reference. Bernie Serek and Lance Johnson will serve as the HOA Personnel Committee. MSV: Lance Johnson moved to reorganize the Reserve Committee by appointing a non-Board Member as President, with the Grounds Committee Chair, Streets Committee Chair, and three non-Board members serving on the Reserve Committee. The HOA Treasurer will serve as Advisor to the Committee. Joe Barton seconded the motion. The motion was not approved. Vice President’s Report: The GVCCC discussed filing for 501-C-4 status for HOAs in formation. In 2007 the Sheriff’s Office responded to 153,552 calls in Pima County and 8,078 in Green Valley. Their average response time is 6.16 minutes. They concentrated on DUI, and as a result there was a drop of 50% from 38 to 19. There has been an increase in Fraud (identity theft). Also over 1,300 calls were received for suspicious or AOA (Assist Border Patrol). All units will have GPS and wireless in 2008. Green Valley now has one motorcycle officer. Zero tolerance week was 3/31- 4/5/08. The GVCCC President (health reasons) and 1st Vice President (business reasons) tendered their resignations. GVCCC delivered 28,210 directories. There will be a “Shred Fest” on 4/24/08 from 11:00-1:00 at the Valley Presbyterian Church. ARC Report: Ten letters of violations from 2007 have been resolved as a result of on-site inspection. Two letters are pending that involve outside house painting. For the month of March 2008, we have had one disapproval, one final inspection approval, and four resolutions to other issues. We expect to be quite busy with the weed issue for the rest of the summer. Information was submitted for the Newsletter concerning the light bulb issue. Grounds Committee Report*: Park 11 was refurbished with 370 tons of rock, covering 53,000 square feet. Some extra rock remains, but will either be spread or sold. The overage was caused because smaller than expected rock was delivered (1/2” was delivered, while 3/4” was planned for) and small rock spreads further than larger rock. Weed and rodent control occupied most of the remaining groundskeeping time. A couple of erosion problems were worked on. MSVA: Paul Walter moved to approve $300 to pay T&R for fence repair. Bernie Serek seconded the motion. MSVA: Paul Walter moved to approve selling the small ATV trailer. Bernie Serek seconded the motion. MSVA: Lance Johnson moved that the following Homeowners be named to a committee whose purpose is to develop a grounds maintenance policy and/or standards for caretaking common grounds. The committee, working under the guidance of the Grounds Chair, will take input from interested Homeowners and other sources. The committee will present its proposed policies and/or standards to the full Board no later than the end of year 2008. Committee: Jan Hollack, Richard Olsen, Doug Kile, Phillis Hiraga. Alternates: Harold Moberly, Georgia Moberly. Paul Walter seconded the motion. Streets & Buildings Committee Report: The Seal Coating of our streets will take place the week of May 12, 2008. The recoated surfaces need to cure for 24 hours before being subjected to vehicle traffic. Volunteers (working two hour shifts) will be needed to perform traffic control duties each of the estimated three days required to complete the job. Unfinished Business: MSVA: Paul Walter moved to pay our Attorney to complete the CC&Rs and By-Laws, and draw-up papers for the dissolution of The Springs LLC. Bernie Serek seconded the motion. New Business: All Homeowners are requested to observe the rules for parking vehicles in our community, and are asked to inform their tenants of the rules. The Parking Policy is listed on page 2 of The Springs at Santa Rita HOA Handbook dated January 2008. Membership Open Forum:* ▪ A Homeowner stated the importance of erecting a sound wall along the frontage road. Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at 6:00 PM. Connie Fish, Secretary The next HOA Board meeting is scheduled on Friday, May 2, 2008, at 4:00 PM in the Fiesta Room. * MSVA--Motion made, seconded, voted, and approved. **MSV--Motion made, seconded, voted, and not approved.
	THE SPRINGS AT SANTA RITA HOA BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETING March 7, 2008 - 4:00 PM Board Members Present: Kaye Gray, President; Bernie Serek, Vice President; Joe Barton, Streets & Buildings Chair; Connie Fish, Secretary; Lance Johnson, Grounds Chair; Carol Schmelz, Director; Larry Urbine, Architectural Review Chair; Paul Walter, Treasurer; and Richard Wolf, Director. Homeowners Present: Seven Streets Consultants: Two Call to Order: President Gray called the meeting to order at 4:00 PM. The roll of members was taken and a quorum was present. Opening Comments: Kaye Gray asked for approval to add items to the agenda. Under the President’s Report there will be a discussion regarding the LLC. Under the Treasurer’s Report automatic payments to Farmers Water and a resolution to roll a CD into a Money Market Account will be discussed. MSVA: Paul Walter moved to accept the minutes of the February 1, 2008 HOA meeting. Bernie Serek seconded the motion. Treasurer’s Report: We have a total of $367,221.73 on hand. Of that, approximately $135,000 is operating fund and the rest is reserve. Four homeowners have not yet paid their dues. Three will be turned over to the Attorney for collection. The fourth house is scheduled to go up for a Sherriff’s sale. The financial audit of The Springs should be finished by the end of the month. MSVA: Paul Walter moved to accept the Resolution to roll CD at Compass Bank into Money Market Account at Compass Bank. Whereas the current CD at Compass Bank has come due; Therefore, be it Resolved that we roll the money from the maturing CD at Compass Bank into a Money Market account at Compass Bank, and be it further Resolved that we transfer enough money from the Reserve Fund Account in Wells Fargo Bank to make the balance of the Money Market account at Compass Bank $70,000. Lance Johnson seconded the motion. MSVA: Paul Walter moved to sign-up The Springs for the automatic payment plan with Farmers Water. Joe Barton seconded the motion. President’s Report: There is a movement within the Santa Rita Springs Master Association to try to dissolve the Master Association. Of particular interest to The Springs is who would take on the liability for the golf path to the Greens. And there is also a question as to who would pay for the highway lights at the frontage road going into Silver Springs. This issue needs to be watched very closely. At the Volunteer Recognition Pot Luck Dinner, I was impressed with the amount of volunteering our residents participate in, not only in our subdivision but all over Green Valley and into Tucson. MSVA: Paul Walter moved to have Kaye Gray call our Attorney and have her draw-up the necessary papers for the dissolution of the LLC. Lance Johnson seconded the motion. Vice President’s Report: A review of the Board study of trash removal was presented. Board members were favorably impressed by the proposed operation of Green Valley Sanitation. However, it was discovered that the contract with Waste Management Company does not expire until August 2009. Reconsideration of switching service provider will be made next year with information provided at the Annual Meeting in January 2009. Social Committee--Garage Sale tomorrow March 8. GVCC--Guest speaker-GVFD Chief Simon Davis (625-9400). Chief Simon gave a most interesting and informative view of the scope of their operations. GFVD is one of the top 10 Fire Districts in the state and has the lowest budget. 80% of their activity is medical. They receive 8,000 calls yearly. Do not drive emergencies to the fire stations--call 911. There will be two new stations by 9/09. GVFD has established a Fire Corp. similar to SAV. They handle most non-medical or emergency services such as Snake Removal (629-9200), Smoke Alarms, etc. I’ve asked Bill Perry to schedule Chief Davis to speak at a future Pot Luck--good stuff. TELE-CARE--Each morning a caring adult phones residents to make sure that all is well. Most calls are made between 7:30 and 8:45 every day--including Sundays and holidays. If unable to make a contact, they will call 911. There is no charge for this service. For information call 625-1636. FIRE DEPARTMENT LOCK BOXES--A Lock Box gives the fire department or ambulance emergency access to your home, saving precious time and expensive repairs. The GV Fire District has the only key to your Lock Box. The Box costs about $70 and the GVFD charges $25 for installation. For information call 625-9400. ARC Report: Two requests were approved. Two requests are pending. One request was disapproved. For Sale Signs under Arizona Revised Statute Title 33-1808 states: "Notwithstanding any provision in the community documents, an association shall not prohibit the indoor or outdoor display of a for sale sign and a sign rider by an association member on that member's property, including a sign that indicates the member is offering the property for sale by owner. The size of a sign offering a property for sale shall be in conformance with the industry standard size sign, which shall not exceed eighteen by twenty-four inches, and the industry standard size sign rider, which shall not exceed six by twenty-four inches." Grounds Committee Report: Three major efforts were started in February. First, exposed irrigation lines were buried to protect them from sun degradation and from javelina damage. Second, weed control efforts were begun as the recent rains have encouraged an earlier-than-expected crop. Third, preparation for replenishing the rock in park 11 has begun, including park clean-up, rodent control, work crew organization, and delivery scheduling. In addition to the efforts listed above, and daily grounds maintenance, two grounds requests were handled, and work was begun to bring the fountain back into operation. MSVA: Lance Johnson moved that a fine for failure to comply with HOA rules concerning the trimming of trees on common grounds be levied against the owner of the property at 4153 Golden Lynx Rd. (Lot 053-2). The amount of the fine, not to exceed $250, will be equal to the cost of having a qualified arborist trim the tree in question to a more natural and pleasing shape. The tree is a mature Mesquite located in the common area just south of 4153 Golden Lynx Rd. It has an immature saguaro cactus growing under it. Paul Walter seconded the motion. Streets & Buildings Committee Report: Street Maintenance--With the counsel of the consulting engineers, bid specifications detailing our needs were prepared and Requests for Proposals were sent to five area paving companies. Responses were received from three: Ace Asphalt $46,632.46; Sunland $42,104.79; Tucson Asphalt $35,505.09. All bids were below our forecasted cost of $46,635. The Tucson Asphalt bid document was incomplete with respect to acknowledging all of the specifications. Follow-up by the consultants has provided assurance that they will conform, however, we have yet to receive that confirmation in writing. A contract will be awarded within the month and The Springs residents will be advised of traffic restrictions well in advance of the start of work. The HOA is working with the GVR staff in an attempt to identify a “window” when the street resurfacing would impact GVR member activities the least. The resurfacing will require a large number of volunteers to direct traffic and assist in minimizing the inconvenience to vehicle traffic to the extent possible. Gate Operation--The status of gate operation in the event of a power failure has not been determined as yet. Street Lights--Tucson Electric Power responded promptly to our request to replace two lamps that had failed. MSVA: Joe Barton moved to accept the contract, pending review of the company’s references, from Tucson Asphalt for $35,505.09 by March 14th for resealing the streets. Paul Walter seconded the motion. Unfinished Business: None New Business: There will be no meeting in June unless there appears to be a need to hold one. We need to publish a Newsletter notifying homeowners about the upcoming streets resurfacing and other items of interest. The articles need to be in by April 1st. Membership Open Forum: A Homeowner stated his concern about the HOA increasing dues now in order to pay for major street work to be done in 2030. A Homeowner stated he is hopeful that by using improved materials for street maintenance, the streets will last longer than originally estimated. A Director expressed concern that there are people driving much faster in the community than the posted speed limit of 20 mph. Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at 5:45 PM. Connie Fish, Secretary The next HOA Board meeting is scheduled on Friday, April 4, 2008, at 4:00 PM in the Fiesta Room. * MSVA--Motion made, seconded, voted, and approved.
	The Springs at Santa Rita HOA Board of Directors’ Meeting February 1, 2008 -4:00 PM Board Members Present: Kaye Gray, President; Bernie Serek, Vice President; Joe Barton, Streets & Buildings Chair; Connie Fish, Secretary; Lance Johnson, Grounds Chair; Carol Schmelz, Director; Larry Urbine, Architectural Review Chair; Paul Walter, Treasurer; and Richard Wolf, Director--arrived at 4:15 PM. Homeowners Present: Twelve Call to Order: President Gray called the meeting to order at 4:00 PM. The roll of members was taken and a quorum was present. [Note: R.Wolf] Opening Comments: The Blue Fox Berm Dispute has been resolved. Joe Barton, who received a number of write-in votes at the Annual Meeting, was seated as a Board member. HOA meetings will adhere to Robert’s Rules of Order. MSVA: Paul Walter moved to accept Amelie Anderson’s resignation. MSVA: To elect Connie Fish and Carol Schmelz to the Board. MSVA: To elect and accept Connie Fish as Secretary to the Board. The minutes of the December 2007 HOA meeting were accepted. Phil Gray reported on the Frontage Road project. Pima County expects to begin the project in December 2008, and estimates it will take 15 months to complete. Treasurer’s Report: The Springs Total Assets as of January 31, 2008, are $372,715.25. Six homeowners have not paid their Association dues. A CPA estimated the cost to conduct an audit of our finances to be between $5,500 and $6,000. The current budget can be adjusted to cover the audit. MSVA: To accept the CPA’s audit proposal. A roll call vote was taken. Paul Walter abstained from voting. Note--The decision to have an audit done by a CPA is not a reflection of work done by our Treasurer. MSVA: To move $6,000 from the budget line item for legal fees to audit fees. President’s Report: The Springs at Santa Rita, LLC is defunct, but the legal dissolution papers have not been filed with the State. Once the Corporation is officially dissolved, there will be no problem filing a new change in our CC&Rs and By-Laws. Vice President’s Report: At the January 9, 2008, Pot Luck Dinner, 112 people were in attendance. There will be an ADOT Open House discussion of Frontage Roads and Noise Issues on February 6, 2008, at 2:00 PM at the American Legion. Everyone is encouraged to attend. MSVA: Bernie Serek moved to grant approval for the Social Committee to hold a Community Garage Sale on Saturday, March 8, 2008, from 7:00 AM until 11:00 AM. ARC Report: When buying paint for the outside of a house, be sure to state that the color needed is what has been approved by The Springs HOA. If a light sensor on a house number light is defective, ACE Hardware should have that part. Grounds Committee Report: In the past month, the grounds-keeping crew has focused on park (common area) clean-up and minor repairs to the irrigation systems. Exposed main irrigation lines are being buried. There was one Grounds Committee Request. Future efforts will focus on burying remaining exposed irrigation lines, repairing a portion of metal fencing that has blown down, and developing a plan to deal with pig weed infestations along the nature trail. Streets & Buildings Committee Report: Seal coating of The Springs roads is scheduled this year. Some of the curbs need repaired. It was suggested that there be a “walk around” the community twice a year to note problem areas. The entrance gates will be checked to make sure there is a battery back-up which will take over when the electricity is out. Unfinished Business: The CC&Rs and By-Laws should be ready by the time all legal issues with the dissolution of the Declarant’s LLC have been completed. New Business: Carol Schmelz will work with Paul Walter to revitalize the Neighborhood Watch Program. The Springs maintenance personnel will watch Via Rio Fuerte to see if clean-up is needed. Membership Open Forum: ▪ A Homeowner asked how the amortization for roads was reached. ▪ A Homeowner expressed concern as to whether a sound wall will be constructed when the Frontage Road is built. It was suggested that he attend the ADOT Open House. Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at 5:45 PM. Connie Fish, Secretary The next HOA Board meeting is scheduled on Friday, March 7, 2008, at 4:00 PM in the Fiesta Room. * MSVA--Motion made, seconded, voted, and approved.

	The Springs at Santa Rita HOA Board of Directors’ Meeting NO JUNE MEETING
	Board Members Present: Bernie Serek, Vice President; Joe Barton, Streets & Buildings Chair; Connie Fish, Secretary; Lance Johnson, Grounds Chair; Carol Schmelz, Director; Larry Urbine, Architectural Review Committee (ARC) Chair Homeowners Present: None The roll of members was taken and a quorum was present. MSVA: Joe Barton moved to approve the Agenda. Connie Fish seconded the motion. MSVA: Connie Fish moved to accept Director and Treasurer Paul Walter’s resignation. Joe Barton seconded the motion. MSVA: Joe Barton moved to provide a letter of acknowledgement and praise to Paul Walter. Carol Schmelz seconded the motion. MSVA: Joe Barton moved to appoint Joseph Misinski to fill Board vacancy and fill remaining term of Treasurer. Carol Schmelz seconded the motion. MSVA: Lance Johnson moved to provide an acceptance letter for Joseph Misinski’s position of Director and Treasurer. Joe Barton seconded the motion. MSVA: Lance Johnson moved to remove Paul Walter’s signature from banking records and replace it with Joseph Misinski. Joe Barton seconded the motion. Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at 3:35 pm. Connie Fish, Secretary
	The Springs at Santa Rita HOA Board of Directors’ Meeting May 2, 2008 4:00 pm Board Members Present: Kaye Gray, President; Bernie Serek, Vice President; Joe Barton, Streets & Buildings Chair; Connie Fish, Secretary; Carol Schmelz, Director; Larry Urbine, Architectural Review Committee (ARC) Chair; Paul Walter, Treasurer; and Richard Wolf, Director. Board Member Absent: Lance Johnson, Grounds Chair Homeowners Present: Ten Call to Order: President Gray called the meeting to order at 4:00 pm. The roll of members was taken and a quorum was present. Opening Comments: MSVA: Bernie Serek moved to accept the Agenda. Joe Barton seconded the motion. Homeowner’s Appeal of Fine: A fine was levied against the homeowner for failure to comply with HOA rules concerning the trimming of trees on common grounds. The homeowner stated he understood, from the previous Grounds Committee Chair, that he had authorization to trim the tree. MSVA: Richard Wolf moved to reduce the amount of the fine levied ($250) against the homeowner to one-half of that amount for the second trimming of the tree by a qualified arborist. Joe Barton seconded the motion. MSVA: Paul Walter moved to accept the minutes of the April 4, 2008 HOA meeting as presented. Bernie Serek seconded the motion. Treasurer’s Report: As of the end of April we have $337,531.56 total assets. We paid the final bill of $5,500 for the audit. We also paid a little over $100 to our Attorney to answer questions for the audit, plus postage. We now have a CD at M&I Bank. Two homeowners still haven’t paid their dues. The foreclosure sale on one property was held, but the house didn’t sell. The other homeowner has been turned over to the Attorney, and we haven’t heard anything on that yet. MSVA: Bernie Serek moved to accept and file the Treasurer’s report. Larry Urbine seconded the motion. President’s Report: We received the Auditor’s Management Letter which is the final step of the audit. The books are in excellent shape and everything is in order. Several matters were brought to our attention that are opportunities for strengthening internal controls and operating efficiency. MSVA: Bernie Serek moved to establish an Advisory Committee composed of past HOA Presidents, and/or former Board Members. The Committee will (1) Develop a management procedure manual outlining board operation procedures, and (2) Serve in an advisory capacity as needed. Joe Barton seconded the motion. MSVA: Bernie Serek moved to establish an Audit Committee composed of three to five non-board members. The function of the Committee is to set-up a separation in handling funds suitable for a small office. The Committee will (1) Develop a financial procedure for the handling of the HOA banking to provide oversight and supplement the handling of banking duties, and (2) Develop an investment policy for HOA funds. Larry Urbine seconded the motion. MSVA: Joe Barton moved to appoint the Audit Committee slate of candidates--Milo Weingart, Jim Rusk, and Malou Nelson. Larry Urbine seconded the motion. Vice President’s Report: GVCCC welcomed the U.S. Border Patrol as a new member. John Fritzpatrick, Assistant Chief Patrol Agent (2nd in command for the Tucson Area), spoke about problems with the $30 million virtual electronic fence project, which have caused the project to be scrapped. The Tucson sector is the busiest in the nation with 46% of illegal alien arrests taking place here. He said only 10% of those arrested are criminals, but it takes so much time to process the rest they don’t have enough man-power to do what they need to do. ●Work on the south roundabout was scheduled to begin about 4/21/08. ●Volunteer drivers are needed at Friends in Deed. ●The Dialysis Center in Green Valley has not yet been certified by Medicare. ●SAV is etching VIN numbers on car windows (mostly cars older than 2000) with an appointment. ●The new 202-seat Community Performing Arts Center is set to be dedicated in January 2009. They are half-way to their goal of $250,000, which must be reached by 12/31/08 in order to receive matching funds from the Freeport McMoran Foundation. Social Committee--Many thanks to Bill and Kaye Perry for all their work on the Pot Lucks, Meet & Greets, Picnics, Garage Sales, and Bike Hikes. They had a busy, busy winter and are leaving for a well-deserved long summer’s rest. The summer Pot Lucks will be hosted by Mary Yager and/or Barb Wolf. CC&Rs--The revised CC&Rs and by-laws have been sent to our Attorney for review and completion. ARC Report: During the month of April, 12 letters were sent for issues concerning code violations. These were for re-painting, color-code violations for front doors, exposed cable wires needing painting, etc. We have one request pending. Taking care of weed violations will be an ongoing task for the remainder of the summer. Grounds Committee Report: Weed control continued to be a top-priority in April. Extra manpower was devoted to picking and spraying weeks. ●A clean-up was organized for the Nature Trail and 18 volunteers helped. About half of the trail was cleaned up. “Thanks” to all who participated! ●Several cacti were planted in various locations to replace dead plants. Also, several cacti and some cypress were planted on the South Blue Fox Berm. ●Clean-up, trimming, and rodent control was performed in areas along Camino Del Heroe and Golden Lynx Road. ●Emitters were serviced or replaced along the Property perimeter to ensure that evergreens and live oak trees receive adequate water. ●Flood lights were replaced and re-aimed, as needed, at the front entrance. ●Additional air circulation vents were added to the fountain pump enclosure to help keep the pump from overheating. ●We believe some plants and cacti have been removed from the front entrance by an unauthorized person(s). If you have any information regarding this, please contact the HOA office. ●Residents are again reminded that no trimming of plants in common areas is allowed without express written permission of the Grounds Chair. Streets & Buildings Committee Report: Due to equipment availability, Seal Coating of our streets will not take place until June 10-13, 2008. A hand-out has been prepared for distribution to residents and GVR users regarding the street resurfacing. Also, volunteers are needed to perform traffic coordination duties on Tuesday, 6/10 and Wednesday, 6/11 when we will have one side of the entrance/exit closed for resurfacing each day. ●TEP has been notified of a streetlamp failure on Golden Lynx. ●An additional No Bicycles/No Golf Carts sign will be installed near the ANZA Trail Intersection with our walking path. ●At the entrance structure, there are several small areas where the stucco has pulled away from the concrete block wall and has cracked. ●The concrete block wall behind Via De Cristal homes and the Frontage Road is scheduled to be painted on Friday, May 9, at 8:30 am. Three volunteer crews of three people each are needed in order for the project to be completed in 2-3 hours. Volunteers must complete HOA waiver forms. Contact Joe Barton at 625-8482 or send an e-mail to joebartn@aol.com. ●Faced with a succession of annual HOA dues’ increases to accumulate currently forecasted expenditure amounts, we believe that future HOA reserve accruals for our streets should be guided by a professional evaluation of our streets current condition which would result in (a) the confirmation of our present maintenance/replacement schedule or (b) the development of a revised schedule based on that evaluation, together with an estimate of the present-day costs thereof. We believe that soliciting a second opinion by a competent person having expertise in the area of residential paving is a prudent action on the part of the Association. MSVA: Bernie Serek moved to have Joe Barton proceed to have the stucco repairs done on the gate house if the cost is $1,500 or under. Carol Schmelz seconded the motion. MSVA: Carol Schmelz moved to authorize Joe Barton to contact Granite Construction Company and/or a company they recommend to obtain a cost estimate to conduct a mini in-depth survey of our streets. The estimate(s) should be presented at the July meeting. Connie Fish seconded the motion. Unfinished Business: ●The Springs HOA will send a letter to ADOT requesting that a safety/sound wall be built along the I-19. ●Rules regarding parking and pet policies will be posted on the bulletin board at the entrance to The Springs. Membership Open Forum:* ▪ A Homeowner stated that the numbers on the keypad at the front gate are very difficult to read at night. Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at 5:45 pm. Executive Session: Convened at 5:45 pm and adjourned at 5:55 pm. After the Executive Session the following motion was made. MSVA: Joe Barton moved to accept the job description, duties, and salary scale for the Office Manager position presented by the HOA Personnel Committee. Larry Urbine seconded the motion. Connie Fish, Secretary There will be no HOA Board meeting in June. The next scheduled meeting will be on Tuesday, July 1, 2008, at 4:00 pm in the Fiesta Room.*
	The Springs at Santa Rita HOA Board of Directors’ Meeting April 4, 2008 4:00 PM Board Members Present: Kaye Gray, President; Bernie Serek, Vice President; Joe Barton, Streets & Buildings Chair; Connie Fish, Secretary; Lance Johnson, Grounds Chair; Larry Urbine, Architectural Review Committee (ARC) Chair; Paul Walter, Treasurer; and Richard Wolf, Director. Board Member Absent: Carol Schmelz, Director Homeowners Present: Seven Call to Order: President Gray called the meeting to order at 4:00 PM. The roll of members was taken and a quorum was present. Opening Comments: MSVA: Bernie Serek moved to accept the minutes of the March 7, 2008 HOA meeting as written. Paul Walter seconded the motion. Treasurer’s Report: We have a total of $350,127.22 on hand, including receipts of $3,393.98 and expenses of $8,914.91 for March. Two Homeowners have not yet paid their dues. One property is in foreclosure, and one has been turned over to our Attorney for collection. The financial audit report of The Springs has been received and all HOA records and accounts were found to be in balance and in good order. MSVA: Bernie Serek moved to authorize Paul Walter and Kaye Gray’s signatures for the 5-year CD on deposit at M&I Bank. Joe Barton seconded the motion. President’s Report: The GVR policy has changed and as of 4/1/08 no animals will be permitted in or on GVR property, with the exception of handicap assist animals. Median Green mediangreen@cox.net is a not-for-profit group working to beautify the medians along Esperanza, Continental, and LaCanada Drive. There will be a “Walk-A-Thon on 10/4/08 to raise funds for the Greater Green Valley Community Foundation. TEP is planning to construct a new Canoa Substation to be located near the Dodge Phelps facility. A committee consisting of past HOA Presidents will be formed to compile a policy & procedures manual for future Boards’ reference. Bernie Serek and Lance Johnson will serve as the HOA Personnel Committee. MSV: Lance Johnson moved to reorganize the Reserve Committee by appointing a non-Board Member as President, with the Grounds Committee Chair, Streets Committee Chair, and three non-Board members serving on the Reserve Committee. The HOA Treasurer will serve as Advisor to the Committee. Joe Barton seconded the motion. The motion was not approved. Vice President’s Report: The GVCCC discussed filing for 501-C-4 status for HOAs in formation. In 2007 the Sheriff’s Office responded to 153,552 calls in Pima County and 8,078 in Green Valley. Their average response time is 6.16 minutes. They concentrated on DUI, and as a result there was a drop of 50% from 38 to 19. There has been an increase in Fraud (identity theft). Also over 1,300 calls were received for suspicious or AOA (Assist Border Patrol). All units will have GPS and wireless in 2008. Green Valley now has one motorcycle officer. Zero tolerance week was 3/31- 4/5/08. The GVCCC President (health reasons) and 1st Vice President (business reasons) tendered their resignations. GVCCC delivered 28,210 directories. There will be a “Shred Fest” on 4/24/08 from 11:00-1:00 at the Valley Presbyterian Church. ARC Report: Ten letters of violations from 2007 have been resolved as a result of on-site inspection. Two letters are pending that involve outside house painting. For the month of March 2008, we have had one disapproval, one final inspection approval, and four resolutions to other issues. We expect to be quite busy with the weed issue for the rest of the summer. Information was submitted for the Newsletter concerning the light bulb issue. Grounds Committee Report*: Park 11 was refurbished with 370 tons of rock, covering 53,000 square feet. Some extra rock remains, but will either be spread or sold. The overage was caused because smaller than expected rock was delivered (1/2” was delivered, while 3/4” was planned for) and small rock spreads further than larger rock. Weed and rodent control occupied most of the remaining groundskeeping time. A couple of erosion problems were worked on. MSVA: Paul Walter moved to approve $300 to pay T&R for fence repair. Bernie Serek seconded the motion. MSVA: Paul Walter moved to approve selling the small ATV trailer. Bernie Serek seconded the motion. MSVA: Lance Johnson moved that the following Homeowners be named to a committee whose purpose is to develop a grounds maintenance policy and/or standards for caretaking common grounds. The committee, working under the guidance of the Grounds Chair, will take input from interested Homeowners and other sources. The committee will present its proposed policies and/or standards to the full Board no later than the end of year 2008. Committee: Jan Hollack, Richard Olsen, Doug Kile, Phillis Hiraga. Alternates: Harold Moberly, Georgia Moberly. Paul Walter seconded the motion. Streets & Buildings Committee Report: The Seal Coating of our streets will take place the week of May 12, 2008. The recoated surfaces need to cure for 24 hours before being subjected to vehicle traffic. Volunteers (working two hour shifts) will be needed to perform traffic control duties each of the estimated three days required to complete the job. Unfinished Business: MSVA: Paul Walter moved to pay our Attorney to complete the CC&Rs and By-Laws, and draw-up papers for the dissolution of The Springs LLC. Bernie Serek seconded the motion. New Business: All Homeowners are requested to observe the rules for parking vehicles in our community, and are asked to inform their tenants of the rules. The Parking Policy is listed on page 2 of The Springs at Santa Rita HOA Handbook dated January 2008. Membership Open Forum:* ▪ A Homeowner stated the importance of erecting a sound wall along the frontage road. Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at 6:00 PM. Connie Fish, Secretary The next HOA Board meeting is scheduled on Friday, May 2, 2008, at 4:00 PM in the Fiesta Room. * MSVA--Motion made, seconded, voted, and approved. **MSV--Motion made, seconded, voted, and not approved.
	THE SPRINGS AT SANTA RITA HOA BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETING March 7, 2008 - 4:00 PM Board Members Present: Kaye Gray, President; Bernie Serek, Vice President; Joe Barton, Streets & Buildings Chair; Connie Fish, Secretary; Lance Johnson, Grounds Chair; Carol Schmelz, Director; Larry Urbine, Architectural Review Chair; Paul Walter, Treasurer; and Richard Wolf, Director. Homeowners Present: Seven Streets Consultants: Two Call to Order: President Gray called the meeting to order at 4:00 PM. The roll of members was taken and a quorum was present. Opening Comments: Kaye Gray asked for approval to add items to the agenda. Under the President’s Report there will be a discussion regarding the LLC. Under the Treasurer’s Report automatic payments to Farmers Water and a resolution to roll a CD into a Money Market Account will be discussed. MSVA: Paul Walter moved to accept the minutes of the February 1, 2008 HOA meeting. Bernie Serek seconded the motion. Treasurer’s Report: We have a total of $367,221.73 on hand. Of that, approximately $135,000 is operating fund and the rest is reserve. Four homeowners have not yet paid their dues. Three will be turned over to the Attorney for collection. The fourth house is scheduled to go up for a Sherriff’s sale. The financial audit of The Springs should be finished by the end of the month. MSVA: Paul Walter moved to accept the Resolution to roll CD at Compass Bank into Money Market Account at Compass Bank. Whereas the current CD at Compass Bank has come due; Therefore, be it Resolved that we roll the money from the maturing CD at Compass Bank into a Money Market account at Compass Bank, and be it further Resolved that we transfer enough money from the Reserve Fund Account in Wells Fargo Bank to make the balance of the Money Market account at Compass Bank $70,000. Lance Johnson seconded the motion. MSVA: Paul Walter moved to sign-up The Springs for the automatic payment plan with Farmers Water. Joe Barton seconded the motion. President’s Report: There is a movement within the Santa Rita Springs Master Association to try to dissolve the Master Association. Of particular interest to The Springs is who would take on the liability for the golf path to the Greens. And there is also a question as to who would pay for the highway lights at the frontage road going into Silver Springs. This issue needs to be watched very closely. At the Volunteer Recognition Pot Luck Dinner, I was impressed with the amount of volunteering our residents participate in, not only in our subdivision but all over Green Valley and into Tucson. MSVA: Paul Walter moved to have Kaye Gray call our Attorney and have her draw-up the necessary papers for the dissolution of the LLC. Lance Johnson seconded the motion. Vice President’s Report: A review of the Board study of trash removal was presented. Board members were favorably impressed by the proposed operation of Green Valley Sanitation. However, it was discovered that the contract with Waste Management Company does not expire until August 2009. Reconsideration of switching service provider will be made next year with information provided at the Annual Meeting in January 2009. Social Committee--Garage Sale tomorrow March 8. GVCC--Guest speaker-GVFD Chief Simon Davis (625-9400). Chief Simon gave a most interesting and informative view of the scope of their operations. GFVD is one of the top 10 Fire Districts in the state and has the lowest budget. 80% of their activity is medical. They receive 8,000 calls yearly. Do not drive emergencies to the fire stations--call 911. There will be two new stations by 9/09. GVFD has established a Fire Corp. similar to SAV. They handle most non-medical or emergency services such as Snake Removal (629-9200), Smoke Alarms, etc. I’ve asked Bill Perry to schedule Chief Davis to speak at a future Pot Luck--good stuff. TELE-CARE--Each morning a caring adult phones residents to make sure that all is well. Most calls are made between 7:30 and 8:45 every day--including Sundays and holidays. If unable to make a contact, they will call 911. There is no charge for this service. For information call 625-1636. FIRE DEPARTMENT LOCK BOXES--A Lock Box gives the fire department or ambulance emergency access to your home, saving precious time and expensive repairs. The GV Fire District has the only key to your Lock Box. The Box costs about $70 and the GVFD charges $25 for installation. For information call 625-9400. ARC Report: Two requests were approved. Two requests are pending. One request was disapproved. For Sale Signs under Arizona Revised Statute Title 33-1808 states: "Notwithstanding any provision in the community documents, an association shall not prohibit the indoor or outdoor display of a for sale sign and a sign rider by an association member on that member's property, including a sign that indicates the member is offering the property for sale by owner. The size of a sign offering a property for sale shall be in conformance with the industry standard size sign, which shall not exceed eighteen by twenty-four inches, and the industry standard size sign rider, which shall not exceed six by twenty-four inches." Grounds Committee Report: Three major efforts were started in February. First, exposed irrigation lines were buried to protect them from sun degradation and from javelina damage. Second, weed control efforts were begun as the recent rains have encouraged an earlier-than-expected crop. Third, preparation for replenishing the rock in park 11 has begun, including park clean-up, rodent control, work crew organization, and delivery scheduling. In addition to the efforts listed above, and daily grounds maintenance, two grounds requests were handled, and work was begun to bring the fountain back into operation. MSVA: Lance Johnson moved that a fine for failure to comply with HOA rules concerning the trimming of trees on common grounds be levied against the owner of the property at 4153 Golden Lynx Rd. (Lot 053-2). The amount of the fine, not to exceed $250, will be equal to the cost of having a qualified arborist trim the tree in question to a more natural and pleasing shape. The tree is a mature Mesquite located in the common area just south of 4153 Golden Lynx Rd. It has an immature saguaro cactus growing under it. Paul Walter seconded the motion. Streets & Buildings Committee Report: Street Maintenance--With the counsel of the consulting engineers, bid specifications detailing our needs were prepared and Requests for Proposals were sent to five area paving companies. Responses were received from three: Ace Asphalt $46,632.46; Sunland $42,104.79; Tucson Asphalt $35,505.09. All bids were below our forecasted cost of $46,635. The Tucson Asphalt bid document was incomplete with respect to acknowledging all of the specifications. Follow-up by the consultants has provided assurance that they will conform, however, we have yet to receive that confirmation in writing. A contract will be awarded within the month and The Springs residents will be advised of traffic restrictions well in advance of the start of work. The HOA is working with the GVR staff in an attempt to identify a “window” when the street resurfacing would impact GVR member activities the least. The resurfacing will require a large number of volunteers to direct traffic and assist in minimizing the inconvenience to vehicle traffic to the extent possible. Gate Operation--The status of gate operation in the event of a power failure has not been determined as yet. Street Lights--Tucson Electric Power responded promptly to our request to replace two lamps that had failed. MSVA: Joe Barton moved to accept the contract, pending review of the company’s references, from Tucson Asphalt for $35,505.09 by March 14th for resealing the streets. Paul Walter seconded the motion. Unfinished Business: None New Business: There will be no meeting in June unless there appears to be a need to hold one. We need to publish a Newsletter notifying homeowners about the upcoming streets resurfacing and other items of interest. The articles need to be in by April 1st. Membership Open Forum: A Homeowner stated his concern about the HOA increasing dues now in order to pay for major street work to be done in 2030. A Homeowner stated he is hopeful that by using improved materials for street maintenance, the streets will last longer than originally estimated. A Director expressed concern that there are people driving much faster in the community than the posted speed limit of 20 mph. Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at 5:45 PM. Connie Fish, Secretary The next HOA Board meeting is scheduled on Friday, April 4, 2008, at 4:00 PM in the Fiesta Room. * MSVA--Motion made, seconded, voted, and approved.
	The Springs at Santa Rita HOA Board of Directors’ Meeting February 1, 2008 -4:00 PM Board Members Present: Kaye Gray, President; Bernie Serek, Vice President; Joe Barton, Streets & Buildings Chair; Connie Fish, Secretary; Lance Johnson, Grounds Chair; Carol Schmelz, Director; Larry Urbine, Architectural Review Chair; Paul Walter, Treasurer; and Richard Wolf, Director--arrived at 4:15 PM. Homeowners Present: Twelve Call to Order: President Gray called the meeting to order at 4:00 PM. The roll of members was taken and a quorum was present. [Note: R.Wolf] Opening Comments: The Blue Fox Berm Dispute has been resolved. Joe Barton, who received a number of write-in votes at the Annual Meeting, was seated as a Board member. HOA meetings will adhere to Robert’s Rules of Order. MSVA: Paul Walter moved to accept Amelie Anderson’s resignation. MSVA: To elect Connie Fish and Carol Schmelz to the Board. MSVA: To elect and accept Connie Fish as Secretary to the Board. The minutes of the December 2007 HOA meeting were accepted. Phil Gray reported on the Frontage Road project. Pima County expects to begin the project in December 2008, and estimates it will take 15 months to complete. Treasurer’s Report: The Springs Total Assets as of January 31, 2008, are $372,715.25. Six homeowners have not paid their Association dues. A CPA estimated the cost to conduct an audit of our finances to be between $5,500 and $6,000. The current budget can be adjusted to cover the audit. MSVA: To accept the CPA’s audit proposal. A roll call vote was taken. Paul Walter abstained from voting. Note--The decision to have an audit done by a CPA is not a reflection of work done by our Treasurer. MSVA: To move $6,000 from the budget line item for legal fees to audit fees. President’s Report: The Springs at Santa Rita, LLC is defunct, but the legal dissolution papers have not been filed with the State. Once the Corporation is officially dissolved, there will be no problem filing a new change in our CC&Rs and By-Laws. Vice President’s Report: At the January 9, 2008, Pot Luck Dinner, 112 people were in attendance. There will be an ADOT Open House discussion of Frontage Roads and Noise Issues on February 6, 2008, at 2:00 PM at the American Legion. Everyone is encouraged to attend. MSVA: Bernie Serek moved to grant approval for the Social Committee to hold a Community Garage Sale on Saturday, March 8, 2008, from 7:00 AM until 11:00 AM. ARC Report: When buying paint for the outside of a house, be sure to state that the color needed is what has been approved by The Springs HOA. If a light sensor on a house number light is defective, ACE Hardware should have that part. Grounds Committee Report: In the past month, the grounds-keeping crew has focused on park (common area) clean-up and minor repairs to the irrigation systems. Exposed main irrigation lines are being buried. There was one Grounds Committee Request. Future efforts will focus on burying remaining exposed irrigation lines, repairing a portion of metal fencing that has blown down, and developing a plan to deal with pig weed infestations along the nature trail. Streets & Buildings Committee Report: Seal coating of The Springs roads is scheduled this year. Some of the curbs need repaired. It was suggested that there be a “walk around” the community twice a year to note problem areas. The entrance gates will be checked to make sure there is a battery back-up which will take over when the electricity is out. Unfinished Business: The CC&Rs and By-Laws should be ready by the time all legal issues with the dissolution of the Declarant’s LLC have been completed. New Business: Carol Schmelz will work with Paul Walter to revitalize the Neighborhood Watch Program. The Springs maintenance personnel will watch Via Rio Fuerte to see if clean-up is needed. Membership Open Forum: ▪ A Homeowner asked how the amortization for roads was reached. ▪ A Homeowner expressed concern as to whether a sound wall will be constructed when the Frontage Road is built. It was suggested that he attend the ADOT Open House. Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at 5:45 PM. Connie Fish, Secretary The next HOA Board meeting is scheduled on Friday, March 7, 2008, at 4:00 PM in the Fiesta Room. * MSVA--Motion made, seconded, voted, and approved.