The January-February 2023 Edition of the Aerial Magazine

New Ground-Breaking Developments in NLV

PACIFIC GROUP breaks ground on multi million dollar medical campus in North Las Vegas: Helios Health and Wellness Campus The development team from Pacific Group and community leaders from the City of North Las Vegas, including Ward 4 Councilman Richard Cherchio, officially broke ground on the new Helios Health and Wellness Campus, kicking off a new era of economic development and job

creation that will result in a transformative campus and economic hub to serve the growing population of North Las Vegas. “Today’s historic groundbreaking of the Helios Health and Wellness Campus ushers in a new era of medical care in North Las Vegas, Southern Nevada, and the entire Southwest region,” North Las Vegas Mayor

From the President

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD, I want to wish everyone a healthy, prosperous and Happy New Year! I hope everyone enjoyed seeing all the new Holiday Decorations, located at the major corners in Aliante, as much as I did.

I would like to publicly welcome our three new board members, Michael DiBari, Heather McAlister, and Stan Wright. Stan Wright was an Aliante Board member from 2012 to 2014. He has been board treasurer and chairman of the finance committee. Stan has an MBA in Finance. He will be serving as board treasurer and Board Liaison to the Finance Committee. Heather McAlister previously worked for the City of North Las Vegas and had several interactions with the Aliante Master Association. She is currently working as a property manager. Both work experiences make her well suited for her role as the Board Liaison to the Compliance Committee. Unfortunately, I have not met and talked with Michel Dibari, but I am aware that he is actively involved in his role as board liaison to the Safety Committee. I am aware that some homeowners living in Sub Associations that have their own boards and management companies are questioning why they must pay assessments to the Aliante Master Association. The Aliante Master Association provides the Security Patrol, maintains all the landscaping along our roads and the landscaped Arroyos with five playgrounds as well as several social events per year open to everyone in Aliante. The management company also manages seven communities in Aliante that do not have boards or their own management companies. The Aliante Master Association strives to provide a secure, attractive, and well-maintained community that leads to a distinguished identity for our community. John Lee, the mayor of North Las Vegas has on more than one occasion referred to Aliante as the jewel of North Las Vegas and Aliante is the only Homeowners Association mentioned every night on the local news weather segments.

Important Board Decisions at the September 29, 2022, Board Meeting

• Our management company, First Service Residential, requested a 16.43% increase in employee wages for our four-person dedicated management team. The 16.43% increase was not for every member of the team. First Service performed an industry wage survey for Southern Nevada and determined that more than one person was below the industry wage standard. The Board met in Executive Session to discuss management performance with FSR’s president Steven Parker. In the open session the board acknowledged their approval of the 16.43% increase and left it up to FSR’s executive management how the increase would be distributed among our management team. The 16.43% increase did not exceed the amount we had previously budgeted for 2023 for this expense. continues on page 5

Committe & Board Meetings

Board of Directors

Michael Breault, President

R. Wayne Headrick, Vice President

Cherie White, Secretary

Stanley Wright, Treasurer

Michael DiBari, Director

Heather McAlister, Director

Jim Spencer, Director

Management

Aliante Master Association

c/o FirstService Residential 2760 Deer Springs Way, Suite 104 North Las Vegas, NV 89084

Phone: (702) 399-7327 AlianteMaster@FSRNevada.com

Office Staff

Community Manager

Joshua Roser, SCM, CMCA®, AMS® Joshua.Roser@fsresidential.com

Assistant Community Manager

Janelle Fuhrmann, CM, CMCA®, AMS® Janelle.Fuhrmann@fsresidential.com

Lifestyle Coordinator Vacant

Administrative Compliance Coordinator Liza Chimal Liza.Chimal@fsresidential.com

Aliante Master Resident Portal/Website https://AlianteMaster.connectresident.com

Management Office Hours

Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Securitas Roving Patrol

Roving Patrol 1: (702) 237-4724

Roving Patrol 2: (702) 237-4723

Cost Center Delegates

La Vella: (vacant) • Pavona: (vacant)

Ravenna: (vacant) - Salerno: Joyce Pizzo

San Destin: (vacant) • Serenata: (vacant) Vialetto: (vacant)

Sub-Association Delegates

Autumn Ridge/Springdale: Stan Wright

Club Aliante: Fred Wilebski

The Courts at Aliante: Sarah Davi

Cove at Aliante: Jerry Dockens

Estates at Aliante: Janice Bee

Fields: Michael Shappley Manor at Aliante:

Prominence at Aliante: Launa Esparza Seasons:

Seville Etage: Matthew Olden

Sun City Aliante: None

Terrasini: Sue DeLong Treviso: Community Hotline (702) 399-4273

Aliante Master Association, its agents, and affiliates are not responsible for any services listed or rendered by third parties through this publication.

Finance Safety Social P & G Board

Upcoming Committee Meetings

All meetings listed below will be held virtually. To receive updated Board meeting information please be sure toregister your email address on the Aliante Master website at https://aliantemaster.connectresident.com.

Architectural Review Committee

From the Mailbag

As needed

Compliance Committee

Thursday, January 5, 2023 5:00 p.m.

Thursday, February 2, 2023 5:00 p.m.

Thursday, March 2, 2023 5:00 p.m.

Finance Committee

TTuesday, January 24, 2023 5:00 p.m.

Tuesday, February 21, 2023 5:00 p.m.

Tuesday, March 21, 2023 5:00 p.m.

Property and Grounds Committee

Tuesday, January 3, 2023 4:00 p.m.

Tuesday, February 7, 2023 4:00 p.m.

Tuesday, March 7, 2023 4:00 p.m.

*New time*

As Needed

Publications Committee

Safety Committee

Wednesday, January 4, 2023 4:00 p.m.

Wednesday, February 1, 2023 4:00 p.m.

Wednesday, March 1, 2023 4:00 p.m.

Social Committee

Monday, January 9, 2023 4:00 p.m.

Monday, February 6, 2023 4:00 p.m.

Monday, March 6, 2023 4:00 p.m.

Committee Members

Architectural Review

Committee

Michael Breault (Board Liaison)

Dana Campbell (Chair)

Emilio Brunetti

Joyce Pizzo

Dennis Spoto

Stan Wright

Gene Neal

Janelle Fuhrmann (Staff Liaison)

Compliance Committee

Heather McAlister (Board Liaison)

Dennis Spoto (Chair)

Tiana Hudson

Lee Kaainoni

Dana Campbell

Joyce Pizzo

Harold Witherspoon

Janelle Fuhrmann (Staff Liaison)

Finance Committee

Stanley Wright (Board Liaison)

Neil Holder (Chair)

Gene Neil Cherie White

Elie Taylor

Joshua Roser (Staff Liaison)

Property & Grounds Committee

Jim Spencer (Board Liaison)

Dennis Spoto (Chair)

Property & Grounds continued

Wilson Langford

Jason Peay

Michael Shappley

Tim Yanchisin

Oscar Mandujano

Joshua Roser (Staff Liaison)

Publications Committee

R. Wayne Headrick (Board Liaison)

Safety Committee

Michael DiBari (Board Liaison)

Wilson Langford (Chair)

Bill Foster Lynn Geils

Michael Shappley

Debbie Wiechecki

Joshua Roser (Staff Liaison)

Social Committee

Cherie White (Board Liaison)

Elie Taylor (Chair)

Joyce Pizzo

Samesha Ramadan

Sabrina Shappley

Hearing Do’s and Don’ts

The Compliance Committee is responsible for the homeowner’s adherence to the rules, guidelines and regulations outlined by the Homeowners Association. The committee serves as liaison between the homeowner and the Board of Directors. All members of the committee are residents of Aliante with the common interest in living within a community that is reputable and highly regarded. As a resident of Aliante, you are provided with the rules and regulations of the community. These rules are strictly enforced, if not, a notice is provided to the homeowner. Once two notices have been given without resolution, the homeowner is requested to attend a hearing to plea their case. Otherwise, the homeowner can be fined. A date and time will be scheduled for the homeowner to attend their hearing. It is important that both the committee members and residents follow proper etiquette during the hearing. Etiquette guidelines are as follows:

Resident:

• Appear when scheduled. All homeowners who have been given a second violation are scheduled a hearing to discuss their violation. This block of time is specifically set aside for you so there will be no interruptions during this time. If you appear when not scheduled, we cannot guarantee you will be seen.

the hearing. Seating is limited and it can be difficult to speak when too many people are present. If you wish to have a neighbor’s opinion voiced at your hearing please have them submit their ideas to you in writing and bring it with you to your scheduled hearing to present to the committee on your neighbors behalf.

• Please have your phone on silent. Do not keep your phone on the table during a hearing; it can be distracting to others.

• Come prepared. Have all the documents you need to present your case to the committee such as pictures, estimates, emails and written letters.

• Be concise. Only provide necessary information.

• Personal criticism WILL NOT be tolerated.

Committee:

• Prepare well for the hearing. Read all documents pertaining to the violation prior to the homeowners’ arrival. It is not good practice to look down and read while someone is trying to speak to you.

• Respect the homeowner and allow them to speak their case without interruption. Wait for the full conclusion of the individual’s case before offering your input.

• Please have patience during the homeowner’s scheduled hearings. Don’t rush them.

• Do not be condescending

Upcoming Board Meetings

Thursday, January 26, 2023

6:00 p.m. Executive session (closed to homeowners)

7:00 p.m. Board of Directors meeting (open to homeowners virtualy and in person)

Thursday, February 23, 2023

6:00 p.m. Executive session (closed to homeowners)

7:00 p.m. Board of Directors meeting (open to homeowners virtualy and in person)

Thursday, March 23, 2023

6:00 p.m. Executive session (closed to homeowners)

7:00 p.m. Board of Directors meeting (open to homeowners virtualy and in person)

All meetings listed above are held at the Aliante FirstService

Residential office, located at 2760 Deer Springs Way, Suite 104

• If you are a homeowner and wish to present an issue to the committee, please feel free to contact the office to schedule a meeting. PLEASE DO NOT arrive with the expectation of having your issue addressed. The committee has a strict agenda and we want to make sure you have our full time and attention.

• Be on time. If you are not punctual, we will continue on to the next matter on our agenda and cannot guarantee we will have time to address your concern.

• Only the homeowners and those directly involved with the violation should be present. Do not bring excessive family members or neighbors to

• Do not be on your cell phone. Leave the room if you absolutely must take a call, answer a text or respond to an email.

• Personal criticism WILL NOT be tolerated.

• Keep the hearing focused on the agenda and the discussion on topic.

• Don’t raise your voice to talk over others or talk to your neighbors during the meeting. It is disrespectful.

As the compliance committee, we are here to serve you. We would like to do that in the most professional and efficient manner. As members and homeowners of Aliante, we greatly appreciate compliance with the etiquette guidelines.

From the Treasurer

BALANCE SHEET FOR OCTOBER 2022

Cash in the operating accounts totaled $2,452,721.

Cash in the reserve accounts totaled $1,598,050. Cash in the Legal fund totaled $78,595. The Association is in compliance with paragraph (b) of subsection 2 of NRS116.3115 and that reserve funds have not been used for daily maintenance. According to the reserve study, the fully funded reserve account balance as of the end of 2022 should be $2,389,815.

Delinquent accounts receivable totaled $1,126,341. Accounts receivable balances include uncollected fines of $1,034,496. Delinquent receivables are being collected in accordance with the Association’s collection policy.

Income & Expense Statement

For the month ending October 31, 2022, Operating Income amounted to $319,578. The Association incurred $415,643 in expenses which included a transfer of $40,000 to the reserve account.

Reserve fund revenue amounted to $3,417 in interest income and $40,000 transfer from the operating fund. Expenses amounted to $31,619.

The Board acknowledges that they have fulfilled their duty to review the financial statements in accordance with NRS 116.31083 subject to any current NRS or NAC required year-end audit or review.

BALANCE SHEET FOR NOVEMBER 2022

Cash in the operating accounts totaled $2,545,944.63.

Cash in the reserve accounts totaled $1,552,503. Cash in the Legal fund totaled $78,643. The Association is in compliance with paragraph (b) of subsection 2 of NRS116.3115 and that reserve funds have not been used for daily maintenance. According to the reserve study, the fully funded reserve account balance as of the end of 2022 should be $2,389,815.

Delinquent accounts receivable totaled $1,149,253. Accounts receivable balances include uncollected fines of $1,053,276. Delinquent receivables are being collected in accordance with the Association’s collection policy.

Income & Expense Statement

For the month ending November 30, 2022, Operating Income amounted to $325,251. The Association incurred $189,811 in expenses which included a transfer of $40,000 to the reserve account.

Reserve fund revenue amounted to $3,333 in interest income and $40,000 transfer from the operating fund. Expenses amounted to $88,880.

The Board acknowledges that they have fulfilled their duty to review the financial statements in accordance with NRS 116.31083 subject to any current NRS or NAC required year-end audit or review The

The main mailing/billing address or primary address will receive ALL correspondences from the Association. The second (usually a property manager or management company) and third address (home) will receive non-compliance letters only. If you would like to add a third address to your account, please email management at AlianteMaster@FSRNevada.com.

* Please note the request must be in writing from the deeded owner or their authorized representative.

From the President

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• The Board approved the 2023 budget with an increase in assessments. Like all of us the association is experiencing severe inflationary pressures on expenses.

• A new 5-year contract with Gothic was approved that did not exceed our budget for 2023.

• Gothic provided a proposal in the amount of $187,925 to remove the nonfunctional turf and replace it with plants along Aliante Parkway between the 215 and Broadwing. The proposal is $41,625 less than the original estimate. The expected rebate from SNWA is $64,960 bringing the net cost to the association down to $132,965. The turf conversion in this area is expected to save 1,2748,00 gallons of water per year. The proposal was approved.

• We approved a proposal from Park Pro Playgrounds in the amount of $53,572.15 to remove the old playground equipment, provide and install new playground equipment and replace the safety padding in the LA Vella/ Salerno Park.

• Gene Neal was approved to join the Architectural Review Committee; Dana Campbell was approved to join the Compliance Committee and Oscar Mandujano was approved to join the Property and Grounds committee.

Important Board Decisions at

the October 297, 2022,

accounts to take advantage of the higher interest rates paid on money market accounts and Certificate of Deposit

• An increase of $1 per hour was approved for our Securitas officers. This increase was included when the 2023 budget was approved.

• Elie Taylor was approved to join the Finance Committee.

Important Board Decisions at the November 17, 2022, Board Meeting

• A proposal in the amount of $5,150 from Hilburn and Lien CPA to perform our annual audit and prepare our income taxes was approved

• The board approved a proposal from Gothic of $49,345 to remove the nonfunctional turf and replace it with plants along Aliante Parkway between Broadwing and Grand Teton. The proposal is $5,655 less than the original estimate. The expected rebate from SNWA is $15,582 bringing the net cost to the association down to $33,763. The turf conversion in this area is expected to save 1,162,500 gallons of water per year.

Board Meeting

• An Indemnification Contract with Hold Harmless Agreement that all vendors must sign before doing any work for the Association was approved.

• The Board voted to pause late fees and interest in January, February, and March of 2023 to help homeowners adjust to the new assessment amount.

• We approved a reallocation of the cash in our operation and reserve

• Gothic provided a proposal in the amount of $173,300 to remove the nonfunctional turf and replace it with plants along Deer Springs North and includes the corner turf area on Aviary at Deer Spring. The proposal for this corner will retain some of the grass and include benches. The proposal is $13,825 less than the original estimate. The expected rebate from SNWA is $53,685 bringing the net cost to the association down to $119,615. The turf conversion in this area is expected to save 2,684,250 gallons of water per year. The proposal was approved.

Michael Breault President

Good Bye Holidays, Hello Winter

WE HOPE EVERYONE had a great holiday season. Please remember that all holiday decorations must be taken down from view no later than thirty (30) days after the holiday has ended. By taking those down in January you will not only be in compliance with the CC&Rs but will also save on undue stress and exposure to the light cords and bulbs.

With the cold weather upon us, there are a few items around the outside that need to be addressed. The one that most homeowners have the biggest problem with is the irrigation backflow device. Every residence has one. This valve is usually by the garage and driveway. During the winter months (December through March) when there is a

chance of freezing weather, this valve should be covered or wrapped with insulation. A great cover can be found at the local nurs ery, garden center or home improvement store.

Don’t neglect your garden hose. If you plan to leave it outside please roll it up after use and drain the water out. The best but not always practical solution is to store it in the garage.

On a final note, there are still a large number of residents that are not putting their trash receptacles out of sight of the

front yard. The cans can only be in the front yards on trash pickup day. You may put the cans at the curb 12 hours before pickup and they can only remain at the curb for 12 hours after. If you intend to put them in the back yard they cannot be in view of the front yard. Cans are never allowed on the porch or driveway.

Maintenance Report:

November 2022

Maintenance

Since our last maintenance report on October 27th. We have completed the following:

1. Between Nov. 2nd to Nov. 9th the maintenance on Aliante Pkwy N. from 215 hwy to Grand Teton and also Elkhorn from Aviary to Clayton was done.

2. Between Nov. 10th to today Nov. 17th the Maintenance on Deer Springs N. Rome Decatur & Dorrell was done.

3. Between Friday, Nov. 18th to Monday Nov. 28th The maintenance on Deer Springs S between Aviary & Clayton, will be completed.

• Aeration on the turf has been completed and the fertilization on the turf was also completed as of today .

• Landscape repairs due to motor vehicle accidents have been done. Most of the damages were to the Barrel Cactus, We have replaced them with Twin Flower Agave.

• Between the months of December 2022 & January 2023 we will be spraying Pre Emergent through out the community to reduce the growth of weeds in the Spring.

Photos: Before and after maintenance and clean-up, and repair after various traffic accident destroyed a light pole and plants.

Ground-Breaking Developments

John Lee said. “Together with Pacific Group, who have invested a great deal of time and money into this project, the City of North Las Vegas has taken a prime piece of property across from the North Las Vegas VA Medical Center and transformed it into a true job creation zone that will become the premier destination in our region for medical research and care and fill a critical need in our community for generations. This piece of property is now valuable real estate and should add value to the Pacific Group’s portfolio.”

The project, designated as a Job Creation Zone, has now been named Helios, reflecting the focus of the project. Part world-class medical campus and part community gathering place to dine, shop

City of North Las Vegas, AGORA REALTY break ground on historic NLV Gateway downtown medical and mixed-use development The City of North Las Vegas and Agora Realty & Management began construction on Phase One of NLV Gateway - a transformative redevelopment project that will bring new medical services, specialty healthcare, retail shops, restaurants and multi-family housing to Downtown North Las Vegas. Crews broke ground on the first phase of the project, a 22,000 square foot, $10 million medical services office building that will include primary care and specialities such as radiology.

The medical services building is expected to create 100 new jobs. Com-

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and stay, Helios will offer the North Las Vegas community advanced and accessible healthcare hubs, and essential gathering places for locals to meet and mingle.

Slated for completion in phases over the next 7-10 years, this project is anticipated to include more than 2 million square feet of laboratory, research, and medical office space. More than 500,000 square feet of retail and restaurant space is also available, as well as 250 rooms for lodging. This project is anticipated to create over 10,000 jobs.

Above photos left to right: Councilman Cherchio speaking at the ground-breaking ceremony. Rendering of the 135 acre Helios Site Plan along North Pecos Road and the I-215 beltway.

pletion of Phase One is anticipated in Summer 2023. NLV Gateway will include a score of new restaurants and shops as well as provide a unique location for business start-ups and local entrepreneurs within a series of micro-business units.

Architectural rendering of the NLV Gateway downtown medical and mixed-use development

Tips To Expedite Approval of Architectural Applications

HOMEOWNERS CAN HELP the committee process and approve applications quickly by making certain all information is included and by making sure they are following the Design Guidelines for all elements they want to add or change.

If your property is within a sub-association, the application will need to be approved by the Sub-ARC BEFORE submitting to the Master Association. The approval letter must be included with your application.

Site plans with Setbacks – A site plan is a scale drawing that maps your property with dimensions of the front and/or backyard and everything inside your property lines. Existing elements must be identified as existing. Applications are frequently returned to homeowners because setbacks are missing on applications. Minimum setbacks to be shown are:

1. The distance between rear and side walls to the house.

2. The distance between any structural improvements such as, walkways, playground equipment, patios and pools to the house and rear yard walls.

3. Plants and trees setbacks must be shown. All plants and sod must be three feet (3’), trees five feet (5’) from the house, pool decks, block walls, driveways, sidewalks and/or house property lines with irrigation directed away from walls. Setbacks must be large enough to allow planting. If a swimming pool, patio or walk way is only five feet (5’) from a wall or a house, plants may not be planted in this area. This would allow a setback of only two and a half feet (2.5’).

Unidentified objects – Every object in a drawing, including sidewalks and steps, must be identified including the dimensions, especially the height of the object. Unidentified objects on a drawing will always get an appli cation returned for more information. The committee needs to know if that circle is a fire pit or a thirty foot (30’) tall statue. If items are already existing, please write “existing” on the plans.

Color and Materials – A complete list of all materials to be used in the construction of accessory structures such as gazebos, patio covers, green houses, storage sheds and other accessory structures must be provided. Please consult the guidelines

to ensure that the materials you intend to use comply. Free standing structures, including trampolines, must include information on how they will be securely anchored to prevent the wind carrying them away. Rock, pavers, and other hard scape items must be specified and include a color picture.

Illegible drawings – All too frequently the committee receives applications that at first glance appear to be just a blank sheet of paper. We suggest making a copy on a copy machine or scanner before submitting your applications to make sure it can be discernibly digitally transmitted.

Aliante Indemnity Agreement – The Aliante Indemnity Agreement must be signed by both the homeowner and the contractor doing the work. If more than one contractor will be doing the work, multiple indemnity agreements must be signed by all contractors and with the application. If the homeowner is comthe work themselves, please write “Homeowner” in the contractor portion.

Review the Aliante Master and your Sub Association, if applicable, Design Guidelines – Homeowners can save themselves disappointment and financial loss by reviewing the Design Guidelines and approved plant list before completing applications.

When in doubt – Occasionally the committee receives applications for improvements for which there are no guidelines. When this happens the committee uses its Charter for Guidance - “TThe Architectural Committee is responsible for preserving the architectural integrity of Aliante established within the guidelines of the CC&R’s. Its purpose is to protect, maintain and enhance Aliante’s property values.” If you have a question about an improvement, in the Aliante Design Guidelines, 3.2 A. Initial Interview suggests a pre-application meeting with the committee before applying. Homeowners should submit their questions first to management who will forward them on to the committee for an opinion. If homeowners are still unsure, they can ask to address the committee during the Homeowners’ Open Forum at the beginning of a meeting. However, homeowners may have to wait up to two weeks before the committee meets.

Are You Missing Out?

ARE YOU RECEIVING THE AERIAL, the Aliante Newsletter, important alerts, community event reminders, and information about the Aliante Master Homeowner’s Association? Would you like to know when the next Board of Directors meeting will be or if the Community Garage Sale will take place?

The fastest and most efficient way to relay this information, and the only way to receive the Aerial, is by sending emails to all our homeowners. In the case of urgent alerts, such as a neighbor reporting a water leak at your house, we may also contact you by phone.

Please make sure your email address is on file with the Aliante Master Association, as well as your sub association, if it is also managed by FirstService Residential, and your Communication Preferences are set up to receive emails. While the Aliante Master Association and several other sub associations, such as, but not limited to Autumn Ridge, Springdale, Seasons and Treviso, are managed by FirstService Residential the Master and Sub Associations do not share databases and communication preferences. Please follow the steps below to confirm we have your preferred email address and phone numbers. (We will never share your email address or phone number.)

1. Log on to the Aliante Master Website: https://portal.connectresident.com

2. If you are already registered, skip step 3, 4 and 5 and proceed to step 6. If you are not registered, you can self-register by clicking on: “Create Account” You will be taken to “FirstService Residential Web Access

Registration” page. Enter you name and email address and click register.

3. You will be sent to an email with a verification code.

4. Once the verification code has been entered, you need to create a secure passcode.

5 Once the terms and conditions are accepted, follow the instructions by then entering either the property address or the account number. Your account number can be found in your coupon payment book, or you can request it from Customer Service by calling (702) 399-4273

6 Log in to the Connect Resident Portal

7 Click on the hamburger menu (3 stacked vertical lines) in the top left of the screen.

8. Click My Account, then select My Communications Preferences tab from the options near the top of the screen.

9. In the “Communications” box select “Email Select All” to check on the boxes to ensure you receive all emails and the box at the bottom of the page to receive payment notifications.

10 It is recommended that you also setup your Text Phone Number which will enable management to text you in important situations such as someone reporting a stream of water flowing out your front door. After you add your text phone number it will need to be verified. FirstService Residential will send you a text asking you to reply YES to confirm your text address. After verifying your text address refresh the page and the word “verified” should now be in green. Now you can select the boxes to receive text messages.

11. Be sure to click on the SAVE box on the bottom of the screen.

Aliante Security On the Job

ON SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 Security Officer (S/O) David Tarrants received a call from a resident in Sun City Aliante reporting that the front door of their property appeared damaged and was open. S/O David Tarrants and S/O Anthony Thomas responded to the home and discovered that the front door appeared to have been kicked in along with jewelry that had been dropped in the front yard. NLVPD was notified, and while standing by for NLVPD, ADT Alarm response arrived on the scene and cleared the property’s exterior. NLVPD arrived on the scene and cleared the home. NLVPD was able

to contact the homeowners. S/O David Tarrants stood by with NLVPD until the homeowners’ arrival. S/O David Tarrants informed the resident of what the patrol came upon and was very sympathetic about the situation.

On September 2, 2022 Kevin Spence received a call directly from the Sun City resident with very high praise for S/O David Tarrants, stating that he was a remarkable security officer and that they wished all security would have his same customer service skills and show the care that he showed for the community.

State Your Claim

Could Nevada be holding money for you?

What money you may ask, Items specified in Nevada Revised Statutes 120A says Nevada could hold financial assets owed to an individual or a bus iness, including securities, bank accounts, uncashed payroll checks, utility deposits, insurance proceeds, gift certificates, and other items.

The primary mission of the Nevada Unclaimed Property Division is to reunite original owners with their property.

The Treasurer’s Office is charged with safeguarding the value of these assets in perpetuity. The original owner or heir never loses the ability to claim the property value.

Note: Unclaimed Property Does Not Include Real Estate Or Vehicles.

Here is how you can check to see if you have unclaimed money.

Go to the Nevada State Treasurer website and click the yellow smiley face option that says “search for unclaimed money”. It really is that easy.

Not from Nevada? You can state your claim in other states as well. Go to missingmoney.com. There is no fee to file a claim or to search for property.

Payments made via check will process within 24 hours when paid by 4pm, excluding weekends and holidays!

Payments received after the 15th will receive a late fee. No payments will be processed on the same day.

Nevada DMV Using Roundabouts

Approaching a Roundabout

Much as traffic stops often are marked in advance with “Signal Ahead” or “Stop Ahead” signs, many roundabouts have traffic signs notifying drivers in advance that they will soon be entering a roundabout. Drivers should decrease their speed as they approach a roundabout, and follow any posted speed signs.

Entering A Roundabout

• When readying to enter a roundabout, look in each direction, paying particular attention to vehicles circling the roundabout to the driver’s left.

• As at any traffic intersection, yield to pedestrians and bicyclists and do not enter a roundabout when an emergency vehicle is approaching in any direction.

• Give the right-of-way and yield to traffic and/or pedestrians or bicyclists, then enter the roundabout when there is an adequate gap in circulating traffic flow.

• Remember that bicyclists are permitted to ride in the lane just as other vehicles do. Do not pass bicycles or other vehicles in a roundabout.

• If there are no vehicles immediately approaching, it is legal to proceed into the roundabout without stopping, as long as all traffic laws are followed.

Driving In A Roundabout

• Following posted speed limits, proceed through the roundabout following the roadway counterclockwise to the right of center island.

• Within a roundabout, do not stop for vehicles waiting to enter the roundabout. Those driving within a roundabout have rightof-way over vehicles readying to enter the roundabout.

• Before exiting, use turn signals to indicate where you will exit the roundabout. Remember that many roundabouts feature crosswalks after you have exited the roundabout itself.

Always yield to anyone in this crosswalk

Winter Landscape Watering Tips and Guidelines

WITH THE NEW YEAR approaching, it is crucial for the community to follow the mandatory winter watering schedule, in effect through Feb. 28, which limits landscape irrigation to one assigned day a week. Find your watering day at snwa.com

A federal water shortage declaration on the Colorado River, which will reduce the amount of water we can withdraw from Lake Mead by more than 8 billion gallons will take effect in 2023. Reducing your outdoor water use by simply changing your watering clock each season is now more crucial than ever and it’s the law.

In addition to adhering to the seasonal watering schedule, the Southern Nevada Water Authority (SNWA) has other helpful tips you can follow to save water and money this holiday season:

Drip Watering: Water your drip-irrigated plants and trees every seven to 14 days, but for a longer duration, depending on the flow of your emitters.

Sprinkler Watering: Water grass for a recommended maximum of 12 minutes on your designated watering day, in three, 4-minute cycles spaced an hour apart.

Midmorning Watering: Watering landscapes during the midmorning hours reduces the chance of icing to occur.

Rainy Days: Take advantage of nature’s generosity and turn off irrigation systems during rainy weather, to avoid overwatering of landscapes and potential water waste, and on windy days to avoid overspray.

New Water Rate Structure

TO FURTHER SUPPORT WATER CONSERVATION in response to federally mandated water supply reductions, the Las Vegas Valley Water District (LVVWD) is implementing a revised water rate structure for all residential customers and Excessive Use Charge for the valley’s largest residential water users that will take effect January. 1st.

The revised water rate structure will equalize residential water usage tiers, ensuring that all customers are billed the same amount for the water they use, regardless of meter size. Customers with 3/4” to 2” meter sizes or high-water users will see the most significant change in monthly billing. The more you use, the more it will cost. Reducing outdoor water use is the best way to adapt to these changes and manage your water bill.

Additionally, an Excessive Use Charge will be assessed for the top 10 percent of residential water users who use more than 30 percent of all water delivered homes. Water use that exceeds the Excessive Use Thresholds listed below will be charged an additional $9 per 1,000 gallons. The thresholds align with the seasonal watering restrictions and are as follows:

While temperatures may be cooler and the days shorter in winter, conserving water isn’t less important than in spring or summer. By following the seasonal watering restrictions and preventing and reporting water waste, the community can save millions of gallons of water, which can help offset the upcoming federal water reductions from Lake Mead. For more information on saving water and SNWA water conservation and incentive programs, visit snwa.com.

Winter watering restrictions in effect through February

As winter makes its way into Southern Nevada, change your watering clock now to water only on your 1 assigned day per week in accordance with the community’s mandatory seasonal watering schedule, in effect Nov. 1 through Feb. 28. It’s one of the best ways to conserve water in Southern Nevada and it’s the law!

Winter restrictions limit spray and drip irrigation to one day per week based on your property’s address; find your assigned watering day at snwa.com. Sunday watering is prohibited year-round. Watering on days other than your assigned watering is considered water waste and may result in a costly water-waste fees ranging from $80 to as much as $5,000 for repeat violations.

Following with the winter restrictions takes on added importance this year as a Tier 2 shortage declaration on the Colorado River will reduce the amount of water Southern Nevada can draw from Lake Mead by more than 8 billion gallons beginning Jan. 1. Find more conservation tips at snwa.com

Winter (November 1): 14,000 gallons per month

Spring (March 1): 16,000 gallons per month

Summer (May 1): 28,000 gallons per month

Fall (September 1): 26,000 gallons per month

These changes are expected to save more than 1 billion gallons per year. To help customers understand how these changes may impact monthly water bills, a water rate estimator and additional information is available at lvvwd.com.

The First Four Banks of Las Vegas Finding & Fixing Water Leaks

YOU MAY NOT KNOW IT, but there could be a thief at work in your home. No, this burglar isn’t stealing your jewelry, electronics, or other valuable; instead, it may be robbing you of something even more precious—your water and money.

Across the country, household leaks account for more than 10,000 gallons of water wasted annually, and 10 percent of homes have leaks that waste 90 gallons or more daily. Common culprits include worn toilet flappers, dripping faucets, and leaking valves. Faulty or damaged landscape irrigation systems and swimming pool automatic fill valves also can waste water and contribute to high water bills.

Tracking down and fixing leaks is especially important in Southern Nevada, where 90 percent of the community’s water supply comes from one source – the Colorado River at Lake Mead. Along with following mandatory seasonal watering restrictions and avoiding water waste, fixing household leaks can go a long way toward conserving water in our desert community.

To help make the job easier, the Southern Nevada Water Authority (SNWA) offers money, and water-saving rebate offers for smart leak detectors that send information to an app on your smart device. The post-purchase rebate pays customers who install the technology up to half of the purchase price, or $200, whichever is less. Some devices require tapping into the existing plumbing system and may require a licensed plumber for the installation, while others simply attach to your water meter.

Regularly checking your irrigation system for leaks and cracked or broken parts will not only save water, but also reduce your monthly water bills. This simple step also can help you avoid costly water-waste fees; irrigation water allowed to flow off your property and down the street is considered water waste and could be subject to fines ranging from $80 up to more than $5,000 for repeated violations.

The SNWA also offers free indoor water audit kits so you can test your fixtures. To learn what you can do to prevent and repair leaks in your home, visit snwa.com.

SOME OF THE FIRST businesses to open in J.T. McWilliams’ original township of Las Vegas included pharmacies, dry goods, liquor, tobacco, and food establishments. It was only natural that the new town would attract a bank. The very first bank to open in McWilliams’ Las Vegas was the Las Vegas Bank & Trust Company. It was incorporated on March 21, 1905 and opened with $30,000 in capital in a temporary wooden structure on Wilson Avenue (near the intersection of Bonanza and H Street today). The backers of the bank were wealthy Los Angeles capitalists who chose George F. Polenz to be the bank’s cashier. Polenz had been a teller for the Nye & Ormsby County Bank that had branches in Goldfield, Tonopah, Reno, Carson, and Manhattan.

The bank soon began to struggle and in June of 1905 announced it planned to close due to lack of confidence. All accounts were settled by the end of that month and the Las Vegas Bank & Trust shut its doors after just some three months of operation.

About 45 days after the Las Vegas Bank & Trust had opened, the Las Vegas community saw the start up of a second bank. The First State Bank, the first bank to actually be located in the railroad’s townsite, had its opening on May 8, 1905 with temporary headquarters inside Norman Kuhn’s Mercantile store on Main Street at Fremont. It was there a brief time before relocating to the northeast corner of Fremont and First Street in a twostory wooden structure which was soon replaced by an impressive stone building on the same site. The men behind the creation of the First State Bank

were the Walker brothers of Salt Lake City whose family had started the very first bank in Utah. They were amongst the wealthiest citizens of Utah. They had partners in the First State Bank which included executives of the San Pedro, Los Angeles, and Salt Lake Railroad Company as well as early leading Las Vegas businessmen. Chosen to run the bank was John S. Park out of Los Angeles. He became the face and spirit of the bank for the next twenty-plus years. The bank served all the needs of the Las Vegas community. The First State Bank was the only one of the very early banks in Las Vegas to survive long term, selling out after a 32 year run to the First National Bank of Nevada in 1937. The third bank to open in Las Vegas was the Lincoln County Bank. It began operations during the last week of May, 1905 on land on the southwest corner of Fremont and First Street that was purchased during the railroad’s auction of lots. The bank was organized by Thomas Pollock who was President of the Arizona Central Bank in Flagstaff. He also had branches in Kingman and Williams, Arizona. Pollock lined up investors from Iowa for his Las Vegas bank. He chose Milton Powers to be his cashier in Las Vegas. The Lincoln County Bank lasted a brief three months (similar to the Las Vegas Bank & Trust), closing for good in late August of 1905. Its corner land was sold to the First State Bank continues on page 14

Banks of Las Vegas

and the Opera House building was constructed there. So for a short period of time in 1905, Las Vegas had three operating banks of which only the strongest (The First State Bank) survived.

From the summer of 1905 to early 1922, for some 16 years, the First State Bank was the sole bank serving Las Vegas. With a capital of $25,000, Las Vegas saw the creation of its fourth bank in early 1922. It was called the Bank of Southern Nevada and opened on the ground floor of Hotel Nevada along Fremont Street just east of Main Street. It was organized by John Miller, owner of Hotel Nevada along with businessmen Ed Von Tobel (lumber operator) and Will Beckley (clothing merchant). Chosen as their cashier was Daniel O’Leary who was the Clark County Auditor and Recorder. The bank had a respectable twelve year run, closing on December 31, 1933 during the Great Depression after being deemed no lon-

Don’t Do It, Yet!

ger profitable. John Miller announced to depositors, “Come get your money, I need space to expand my hotel.” Once again, the First State Bank was the lone bank in Las Vegas.

By Jeff Alpert

Photos & Credits:

1. This impressive “modern” First State Bank brick structure opened in early 1906

2. May 1905 photo of the First State Bank inside Kuhn’s Mercantile store (where the Plaza Hotel is today)

3. April 8, 1905 ad in the Las Vegas Times

Aliante Sub-Associations

If you have questions or concerns regarding your specific community, please refer to the following list of sub-associations and contact the appropriate management company. All homeowners are entitled to speak with the listed community manager and/or attend the sub-association’s board meetings.

Aliante Cove

Nicklin Community Management Manager: Lisa Carrion (702) 851-7660 AlianteCove@Nicklincm.com

Autumn Ridge/Springdale

FirstService Residential Manager: Elizabeth Polanco (702) 737-8580

AutumnRidgeatAliante@FSRNevada.com

Club Aliante

Prime Community Management Manager: Hannah Hansen (702) 869-0937 hhansen@primenv.com

Estates at Aliante

FirstService Residential Manager: Sharon Tierney (702) 215-5077

EstatesAtAliante@FSRNevada.com

Fields at Aliante

Thoroughbred Management Manager: Sarah O’Brien (702) 515-2042 mail@tmilv.com

Prominence at Aliante

CAMCO Manager: Alisca Redmon (702) 531-3382

Alisca.Redmon@camconevada.com

Sun City Aliante

FirstService Residential Manager: Damian Carrasco (on site) (702) 638-5000

SunCityAliante@FSRNevada.com

The Court at Aliante

FirstService Residential Manager: Cole Sommer (702) 215-5077

CourtatAliante@FSRnevada.com

According to the conditions, covenants, and restrictions signed by every homeowner, all improvements on a homeowner’s property require prior, written consent of the master architectural review committee and, if in a sub-association, the sub-association’s architectural review committee as well.

Improvements include, but are not limited to:

ARC WARNING !

The Manor at Aliante

Management Trust Manager: Richard Aparis (702) 835-6904

breann.roybal@managementtrust.com

The Seasons at Aliante

FirstService Residential Manager: Michelle Gonzales (702) 737-8580

SeasonsAtAliante@FSRNevada.com

Seville Etage

FirstService Residential Manager: Sharon Tierney (702) 215-5077

SevilleEtage@FSRNevada.com

Terrasini

FirstService Residential Manager: Courtney Maurer (702) 737-8580

Terrasini@FSRNevada.com

The Aliante Master Architectural Change Form (ARC Submittal Form) and governing documents for the Aliante Master Association can be obtained on the Community Website/Resident Portal at https:// aliantemaster.connectresident.com or by calling (702) 399-4273. Contact your sub-association to obtain a copy of its form and governing documents.

Treviso

FirstService Residential Manager: Michelle Gonzales (702) 737-8580

Treviso@FSRNevada.com

Mark Your Calendars

Schedule A

San Destin-Tivoli San Destin-Ravello

Schedule B

Club Aliante Sun City Aliante

Schedule C

Republic Bulk Pickup

January 9, 23 February 6, 20

January 10, 24 February 7, 21

Cove Estates LaVella Pavona Prominence Ravenna Salerno Seville Etage Serenata Terrasini Courts Fields Manor Seasons Treviso Vialetto

Schedule D Autumn Ridge/Springdale San Destin-Palazzo

January 10, 24 February 7, 21

January 11, 25 February 8, 22

Please note: Trash Containers and garbage cans may only be placed on the curb or at the end of a lot for pickup twelve (12) hours before the scheduled pick-up date and time. The containers and cans must be removed from the pickup location within twelve (12) hours after pickup.(Section 10.3 of the Rules and Regulations) If containers have not been serviced, please contact Republic Services at 702.735.5151

Aliante Cost Center Landscaping Maintenance Schedule

Water Leak Email Hot Line

Gothic has set up a 24 hour emergency email address for homeowners to use to report any landscape irrigation leaks as well as any other issues that pertain to the landscape within the Aliante Master Homeowners Association.

With this service homeowners will also be able to send up to 2 photos of the area they are reporting. Please report any leaks to this email: Hgarcia @ gothiclandscape.com. Please note this is for reporting water leaks only.

2760 West Deer Springs Way, Suite 104 North Las Vegas, NV 89084

Important Phone Numbers

911 Emergency Police or Fire 911

City of North Las Vegas (702) 633-1871

NLV Abandoned Vehicles (702) 633-1390

NLV Animal Protection Services - Dispatch (702) 633-9111

NLV Broken Street Lights (702) 633-3275

NLV Building Complaints (702) 633-1922

NLV Building Permits (702) 633-1536

NLV Business Licensing (702) 633-1520

NLV Code Enforcement (702) 633-1677

NLV Crime Prevention (702) 633-1810

NLV Debris in Street (702) 633-1313

311 Non-Emergency Police (702) 633-9111

NLV Environmental Hazards (702) 633-1290

NLV Graffiti Removal (702) 633-1871

NLV Park Maintenance (702) 633-1256

NLV Park Reservations (702) 633-2418

NLV Street Lights Out (702) 633-1264

NLV Street Repair (702) 633-1313

NLV Traffic Signals/Signs (702) 633-1264

NLV Water Shut Off (702) 633-1275

NLV Water Waste (702) 633-1216

Abandoned Shopping Carts (800) 252-4613

Notice of 2023 Board Meetings

PURSUANT TO NEVADA REVISED STATUTES (“NRS”) Chapter 116, this notice is being published to advise you that the Board meetings have been scheduled for 2023. The meetings will take place at the FirstService Residential Aliante Marketplace Office, located at 2760 Deer Springs Way, Suite 104, North Las Vegas, NV 89084. Please be advised that there will be an open forum at the beginning and the end of the meeting, during which time all homeowners in attendance will be given the opportunity to address other Association members and the Board of Directors (the “Board”). With respect to the open forum at the beginning of the meeting, please note that any comments or questions made by any homeowners during such open forum are limited to items that are listed on

IF YOU WOULD LIKE A COPY of the agenda prior to the date of the meeting, you may contact FirstService Residential at (702) 399-4273 or you may view a copy on the website. Otherwise, you may obtain a copy of the agenda at the meeting. Furthermore, please be advised that minutes for the meeting will be available not more than thirty (30) days after the meeting. If you would like to obtain a copy of the minutes or a summary thereof, please contact FirstService Residential at (702) 399-4273 or feel free to visit the office during normal business hours. All homeowners are entitled to receive a copy of the

the agenda. Please note that any comments made by any homeowner during the open forum, both at the beginning and at the end of the meeting, shall be limited to three (3) minutes in order to allow time for all homeowners to speak should they wish to do so.

Pursuant to NRS Chapter 116, please be advised that the meeting will be audio recorded; provided, however, that the executive session shall not be audio recorded. A copy of the audio recording will be available to all homeowners not more than thirty (30) days after the meeting. Homeowners may obtain a copy of the audio recording by contacting FirstService Residential in writing at 2760 Deer Springs Way, Suite 104, North Las Vegas, NV 89084, or at http://bit.ly/2LFaiqN.

minutes or a summary thereof in electronic format at no charge to the homeowner. If a copy of the minutes or a summary thereof is not available in electronic format, homeowners can request a copy in paper format. All copies in paper format will be subject to a charge of twenty-five cents ($.25) per page for the first ten (10) pages, and then ten cents ($.10) per page for every page thereafter. Please note that the Board may take action on any item on the agenda or any item that is considered an emergency pursuant to NRS Chapter 116.

2023 Board of Directors Meetings

The Executive Session meetings begin at 6:00 p.m. and the General Session meetings begin at 7:00 p.m., via Webex unless otherwise announced.

January 26 February 23 March 23 April 27 May 25 June 22

July 27 August 24 September 28 October 26 November 16 December - No Board Meeting