Approved Minutes for April 2010

Arbor Ridge Home Owners Association Special Session Meeting April 5th 2010

Attendance: Mike F. Tom W. Cathy P. Sunil L. Aditya K. John M.

Call to Order: 7:05pm

Treasurer’s Report: Sunil L. will email an overview of the Columbia Bank information for the board at a later date. For minutes purposes the basics are that the majority of banking will remain with US Bank. What will be moved to Columbia will be the reserve funds so they can have a .8% return on those funds in the form of a money market.

Management Report:

Administration: Homeowner compliance is as follows…

A: 4611 NW Sidewinder

Fines have been waived due to no prior history at this address.

B: 17190 NW Elkrun

Basketball Hoop should not be stored on the sidewalk – Basketball hoop and stand have been removed – no action taken

C: 4382 NW Diamondback

For Rent sign has been noted at address – This issue has been tabled for further review by the board. Signage that appears at any home will be noted during this time.

D: 17012 NW Oak Creek

White rocks in the front of the home have been thinning out and the board will ask that the rocks be properly maintained (Fill in the bare spots) Fines waived.

E: 17161 NW Tucson

There is no Rule or Regulation on Number of Planting in a yard, nor that they should be replaced if once there. The only Exception should be the Street Tree. No action required

F: 16820 NW Arizona

Hose was found to be in violation of neat and tidiness, upon board review it was felt that the picture of the hose was in an acceptable condition – No action taken

G: 16614 NW Tucson

Commercial truck/van was parked in the driveway – CC&Rs are very specific about commercial vehicles parked in the community. After much discussion by the board it was felt that the preference was to have the vehicle parked in the garage and if the vehicle could not fit then the driveway would be acceptable. Wave fine if these conditions are met.

H: 16650 Talkingstick

No action needed in this case

I: 17310 NW Lapaloma

Several violations over 3 years have occurred with this issue of the street tree replacement – fines will be enforced in this case

J: 4382 NW Diamondback

For Rent sign has been noted at address – This issue has been tabled for further review by the board. Signage that appears at any home will be noted during this time.

K: 16947 NW Tucson

Colored Doors where installed by Arbor and Fits the pseudo Craftsman Style in the neighborhood – No issue here no action needs to be taken.

L: 16871 NW Tucson

Very large No solicitation sign on front door. – Board recommends a more traditional sized sign to replace this sign

M: 4490 NW Legendtrail

ARC in Packet was not Sent as an ARC Request yet – No action taken

N: 4076 NW Kino Springs

Hose was found to be in violation of neat and tidiness, upon board review it was felt that the picture of the hose was in an acceptable condition – No action taken

O: 4081 NW Kino Springs

Issue should be resolved when 171 & Tucson was fixed – No action taken

P: 17177 NW Tucson

Home Owner should know that this is the second time and they should know they have Fees Due on the 1st of Jan. The web site has contained this information also in the Calendar. – Fines waved

Q: 4511 NW Bobcat

Home Owner should know that this is the second time and they should know they have Fees Due on the 1st of Jan. The web site has contained this information also in the Calendar. Fines waived

R: 16599 NW Oak Creek

For Rent sign has been noted at address – This issue has been tabled for further review by the board. Signage that appears at any home will be noted during this time.

S: 16919 NW Tucson

Colored Doors where installed by Arbor and Fits the sudo Craftsman Style in the neighborhood – No issue here

T: 4368 NW Diamondback

Home Owner should go to their Title company and request copies of the Signed CCR’s when he did title if he does not have them. There is nothing in the CCR’s stating that patio furniture is not allowed. In checking the photos and a drive by it is not junky or out of place. It would be more appropriate if fully assembled. There is plenty of Patio furniture on front porches in the neighborhood as H/O has shown. – Cathy P. motioned that the swing top should be removed and stored off the porch. Compliance will result in waiving the current fines. This motion was seconded and approved by the board

U: 16820 NW Tucson

Hose was found to be in violation of neat and tidiness, upon board review it was felt that the picture of the hose was in an acceptable condition – No action taken

V: 4516 NW Bobcat

Multiple disturbances at this location – No issue for the board. TMG has been in contact with the Homeowner

W: 16853 NW Arizona

Trim on and around garage door was painted black by the previous owner – New owner has submitted an ARC on the issue – No further action will be required.

Financial: Not covered this evening other than Sunil’s Columbia bank information

Repairs & Maintenance: Showplace has an estimate of $14,300 for installation and placement of new bark dust in the cottage collection and $4,300 for new bark dust in the common areas. In discussion about this service it was determined that a Statement of work should be submitted to John at Showplace. Cathy P. proposed a motion to create a statement of work with pictures and once this is submitted and agreed upon then Showplace may begin this work. This motion was seconded and passed by the board. Further Cathy P. and Aditya K. will liaise with John at Showplace to go over the statement of work.

*Lynda – The board would like to get a full diagram of the grounds covered by the cottage collection and the Master association so the board knows where the bark dust areas are located.

Sidewalk repairs for the cottage collection will be for 29 homes is $3,600 – Cathy P. motioned to approve this repair and it was seconded – Board approves this motion.

Unfinished Business: Sprinklers have been checked and batteries have been replaced, they are ready for the season.

Solar Panel installation – discussion about the panel placement and upkeep

New Business: Meeting length was discussed and TMG will start charging if meeting exceed 1.5hrs. Notably a timer was requested to help keep meeting time to a reasonable level.

It was agreed that repair of the white rail fence at the corner of 174th and Laidlaw should be undertaken as soon as possible.  Cathy is to get an estimate of the cost to replace from spare parts and report to the Board.

Adjournment: Meeting was adjourned at 9:10pm

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