The January-February 2024 Edition of the Aerial Magazine

What’s Inside

5 GoodBye Holidays, Hello Winter

9 Tips from an Inspector

10 USPS Informed

Delivery Service

13 Southern Nevada

Sustainable Future

14 Water Quality

Nevada’s Ice Age Fossils Park Set to Open ICE AGE FOSSILS STATE PARK covers 315 acres, in North Las Vegas, Nevada. The State Park will showcase Tule Springs’ collection of Pleistocene fossils. At its opening, park features will include

a modern visitor center and trails that lead to prehistoric fossil beds and archaeological dig sites.

Visitors can currently hike in the park, but no official trails have been established yet.

Mountain bikes, motorized vehicles like OHVs and UTVs, and camping/campfires are prohibited. If you’re interested in learning more before Ice Age continues on page 7

January-February

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From the President

Board of Directors

ON BEHALF of our management team and the Board of Directors, I

would like to take this opportunity to wish all Aliante residents a Happy, healthy, prosperous and safe New Year!

I personally want to thank the following people for all they did to make our 2023 Aliante Community Winter Wonderland event the success it was. They all helped make hundreds of children extremely happy.

Michael Breault,President Jim Spencer, Vice President R. Wayne Headrick, Director Cherie White, Secretary Stanley Wright, Treasurer Heather McAlister, Director Rachelle Church, Director

Management Aliante Master Association c/o FirstService Residential 2590 Nature Park Drive, Suite 100 North Las Vegas, NV 89084 Phone: (702) 399-7327 AlianteMaster@FSRNevada.com

• Janelle Fuhrmann, our community manager • Liza Chimal our assistant community manager, • Reina Tejada, Compliance Coordinator • Cherie White, Board liaison to the social committee • Social committee members Joyce Pizzo, Delila Welch, and Samesha Ramadan.

Office Staff

• Volunteer Board members Jim Spencer, Wayne Headrick, and Heather McAlister

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

• A very special thank you to Jessica Acevedo, Lifestyle Coordinator for her tireless efforts to make this and all our social events successful.

We have now completed the removal of all non-functional turf along our streets and replaced it with drought-tolerant plants as required by Assembly Bill 356, which bans “nonfunctional” turf. The association spent $1,183,900 to comply with the law. We have received one rebate from Southern Nevada Water Authority in the amount of $219,827. We have begun the process of submitting documentation for the final SNWA rebate which is also expected to be more than $200,00. The net cost to the association to comply with the law is expected to be $764,000, paid with funds that were readily available without the need for a special assessment. Most importantly, the association is expected to save 16,571,500 gallons of water annually!

Lifestyle Coordinator (vacant) Administrative Compliance Coordinator Reina Tejada Reina.Tejada@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.

Important Decisions at the October 2023 Board Meeting 1. Approved all new playground equipment for the park between Seasons and Estates at a total cost of $105,655.16 2. Approved a request from the social committee for a budget of $56,594 for the annual Winter Wonderland Event.

Assistant Community Manager Liza Chimal Liza.Chimal@fsresidential.com

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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

Committe & Board Meetings Please scan the QR code for the desired Committee and/or Board meeting you would like to attend. Please note, some committee meetings are not open to homeowners.

Only the committees open to all homeowners are provided.

Autumn Ridge/Springdale: Stan Wright Club Aliante: Fred Wilebski The Courts at Aliante: Sarah Davi Cove at Aliante: Vacant Estates at Aliante: Janice Bee Fields: Michael Shappley Manor at Aliante: Vacant Prominence at Aliante: Launa Esparza Seasons: Vacant Seville Etage: Matthew Olden Terrasini: Sue DeLong Treviso: Gene Neal

Community Hotline (702) 399-4273

Finance

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Safety

Social

P&G

Board

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

Upcoming Committee Meetings All meetings listed below will be held virtually.

To receive updated Board meeting information please be sure to register your email address on the Aliante Master website at https://aliantemaster.connectresident.com.

Architectural Review Committee Meetings as needed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

From the Mailbag

Neighborhood Justice Center

Compliance Committee Thursday, January 4, 2024. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:00 p.m.

Thursday, February 1, 2024. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:00 p.m.

Finance Committee Tuesday, January 23, 2024. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:00 p.m.

Tuesday, February 20, 2024. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:00 p.m.

Property and Grounds Committee Tuesday, January 2, 2024. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:30 p.m.

Tuesday, February 6, 2024. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:30 p.m.

Publications Committee No meeting in January Monday, February 12, 2024. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:00 p.m.

Safety Committee Wednesday, January 3, 2024. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:00 p.m.

Wednesday, February 7, 2024 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:00 p.m.

Social Committee Monday, January 8, 2024. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:00 p.m.

Monday, February 5, 2024. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:00 p.m.

The tree in my neighbor’s yard has branches that extend into mine, dropping leaves in my pool. What can be done?

Well, there is The Neighborhood Justice Center. The Center provides a forum for the impartial mediation of minor disputes including neighbor to neighbor issues.

The goal is to provide a continuum of alternative con-

My neighbor has a leak in their backyard landscaping that ruined my side of the wall. How can I get this fixed?

flict resolution services, including facilitation, mediation and specialized training to those in need.

The mediator does not decide who is right or wrong,

I am continuously being disturbed and/or harassed by my neighbors.

How can I get this resolved?

nor will they make a decision on the issue. Their objective is to help both parties come to their own resolution and conclusion on

Committee Members Architectural Review Committee Michael Breault (Board Liaison) Dana Campbell (Chair) Emilio Brunetti Joyce Pizzo Dennis Spoto Stan Wright Gene Neal Liza Chimal (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) Gene Neal Cherie White Elie Taylor Janelle Fuhrmann (Staff Liaison) Property & Grounds Committee Jim Spencer (Board Liaison) Dennis Spoto (Chair)

P & G Committee continued Wilson Langford Michael Shappley Tim Yanchisin Oscar Mandujano Janelle Fuhrmann (Staff Liaison) Publications Committee R. Wayne Headrick (Board Liaison) Jessica Acevedo (Staff Liaison) Safety Committee Wilson Langford (Chair) Bill Foster Lynn Geils Michael Shappley Debbie Wiechecki Elie Taylor Rachelle Church Janelle Fuhrmann (Staff Liaison) Social Committee Cherie White (Board Liaison) Joyce Pizzo(Chair) Jim Spencer (Maybe) Jaedene Carey Samesha Ramadan Sabrina Shappley Delila Welch Jessica Acevedo (Staff Liaison)

Upcoming Board Meetings Thursday, January 25, 2024 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 22, 2024 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 2590 Nature Park Drive, Suite 100 North Las Vegas, NV 89084

Everyone has neighbors, and where there are neighbors, there could be problems. Problems outside the scope of a homeowners association. In life, differences

how to end the conflict and assist with a written agreement.

There is no cost for mediation, but some specialty

frequently result in misunderstandings, unproduc-

services charge a nominal fee; so please check with the

tive communication, anger and sometimes lawsuits.

Justice Center to see which option may be best for you.

Wouldn’t it be great if there was an outlet built on the principle that conflicts can be successfully resolved without costly courtroom battles? A place where people

The Neighborhood Justice Center

have an opportunity to talk, listen and understand each

330 S. 3rd St. Suite 600

other’s issues and feelings? A forum to resolve issues

(702) 455-3898

or provide answers about how to deal with challenging

Mediation.works@ClarkCountyNV.gov

neighbors while maintaining your sanity and quality of life?

We Want You! Consider volunteering on a committee!

We currently have vacancies for the following Committees: Finance • Property & Grounds • Publications • Social Committees Scan the QR code to obtain a Committee Interest Form.

Please email the form to AlianteMaster@FSRNevada.com Thank you for your participation!

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From the Treasurer BALANCE SHEET FOR OCTOBER 2023

BALANCE SHEET FOR NOVEMBER 2023

Cash in the operating accounts totaled $2,605, 145.

Cash in the operating accounts totaled $1,544,688.

Cash in the reserve accounts totaled $1,796,360. Cash in the

Cash in the reserve accounts totaled $2,830,155.

Legal fund totaled $79,186. The Association is in compli-

Cash in the Legal fund totaled $79,235. The

ance with paragraph (b) of subsection 2 of NRS116.3115

Association is in compliance with paragraph

and that reserve funds have not been used for daily

(b) of subsection 2 of NRS116.3115 and that

maintenance. According to the 2022 reserve study, the

reserve funds have not been used for daily main-

fully funded reserve account balance as of the end of

tenance. According to the 2022 reserve study, the

2023 should be $2,014,291.

fully funded reserve account balance as of the end

Delinquent accounts receivable totaled

of 2023 should be $2,014,291.

$1,138,184. Accounts receivable balances include

Delinquent accounts receivable totaled $1,153,547.

uncollected fines of $1,048,029. Delinquent receiv-

Accounts receivable balances include uncollected fines

ables are being collected in accordance with the

of $1,051,734. Delinquent receivables are being collected

Association’s collection policy.

in accordance with the Association’s collection policy.

Income & Expense Statement

Income & Expense Statement

For the month ending October 31, 2023,

For the month ending November 30, 2023, Operating Income

Operating Income amounted to $387,709. The Associ-

amounted to $392,194. The Association incurred $1,409,916

ation incurred $332, 514 in expenses which included a transfer of

in expenses which included a transfer of $48,000 to the reserve

$48,000 to the reserve account.

account.

Reserve fund revenue amounted to a net of $99, 225 including

Reserve fund revenue amounted to a net of $117,075 including

interest income and $48,000 transfer from the operating fund. Expenses

interest income and $48,000 transfer from the operating fund. Expenses

amounted to $99,225.

amounted to $117,075.

The Board acknowledges that they have fulfilled their duty to review the

The Board acknowledges that they have fulfilled their duty to review the

financial statements in accordance with NRS 116.31083 subject to any

financial statements in accordance with NRS 116.31083 subject to any

current NRS or NAC required year-end audit or review.

current NRS or NAC required year-end audit or review.

Third ress Add

The Aliante Master now has the ability to add up to 3 addresses to a homeowner’s account.

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.

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3. Approved a proposal from Hilburn and Lien, CPAs in the amount of $5,150 to peform our annual audit and prepare our tax return.

4. Approved a proposal from Gothic in the amount of $29,245 to thin ninety-six trees throughout Aliante. Most of our trees have grown to a size requiring them to be thinned out to prevent severe damage or a total loss from high winds. Considering we have over 6,460 trees this is expected to be regularly occurring cost in the future.

5. Approved a proposal from Gothic in the amount of $7,095 to remove twelve overgrown Mesquite trees and replace them with 21 Holly

Important Decisions at the November 2023 Board Meeting 1. Acknowledged review of the suggested reserve study 2023 expenses for the master and the cost centers 2. Acknowledged review of the suggested reserve study 2024 expenses for the master and the cost centers.

3. Approved disposition of surplus funds for the master and the cost centers 4. Approved a proposal from Gothic in the amount of $1,495 to remove large plants behind the bus stop by the Estates.

5. Approved a proposal from Gothic in the amount of $2,107 to replace

Oak trees in La Vella.

6. Approved a proposal from Gothic in the amount of $2,180 to remove Rosemary plants that have reached the end of their useful life with 42 Sea Green Juniper plants at Aviary and Deer Springs. This is another cost we are expecting to be recurring regularly as many of our plants reach the end of their useful life.

plants in the median across from the ER. 6. Approved a proposal from Gothic in the amount of $22,400 to replace plants in the median across from Carl’s Jr. 7. Approved a proposal from Gothic in the amount of $725 to replace the Xylomas near the 7-11.

7. Approved a proposal from Gothic in the amount of $1,245 to remove Oleanders along Elkhorn that have reached the end of their use-

8. Approved a proposal from Gothic in the amount of $$5,585 to replace the Pyracantha near Starbucks.

ful life and replace them with Oleanders. Management received

9. Approved the 2024 annual calendar.

a request from the City of NLV to remove the Oleanders in the

10. Accepted the resignation of Elie Taylor from the Social Commit-

medians on Elkhorn as they are obstructing the view of oncoming

tee. Mr. Taylor’s work schedule prevents him from attending the

vehicles. The Board approved a proposal from Gothic in the amount

committee meetings.

of $1,245 to remove the Oleanders and replace them with Japanese Boxwoods. The boxwoods will not exceed 24” at maturity.

Michael Breault President

GoodBye Holidays, Hello Winter WE HOPE EVERYONE had a great holiday

January you will not only be in compliance

be found at the local nursery, garden cen-

season. Please remember that all holiday

with the CC&Rs but will also save on undue

ter or home improvement store.

decorations must be taken down from view

stress and exposure to the light cords and

no later than thirty (30) days after the hol-

bulbs.

iday has ended. By taking those down in

Don’t neglect your garden hose. If you plan to leave it outside please roll it up after

With the cold weather upon us, there

use and drain the water out. The best but

are a few items around the

not always practical solution is to store it in

outside that need to be

the garage.

addressed. The one that

On a final note, there are still a large

most homeowners have the

number of residents that are not putting

biggest problem with is the

their trash receptacles out of sight of the

irrigation backflow device.

front yard. The cans can only be in the front

Every residence has one.

yards on trash pickup day. You may put the

This valve is usually by the

cans at the curb 12 hours before pickup

garage and driveway. During

and they can only remain at the curb for

the winter months (Decem-

12 hours after. If you intend to put them in

ber through March) when

the back yard they cannot be in view of the

there is a chance of freezing

front yard. Cans are never allowed on the

weather, this valve should

porch or driveway.

be covered or wrapped with insulation. A great cover can January-February

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Maintenance Report: November 2023 Maintenance • On Nov. 1st we reduced watering days from 3 days a week to 1 day a week. This watering schedule will be in effect until March 1st 2024.

• Between October 31st and November 7th. Areas on Decatur –Rome-Deer Springs North and Dorrell were serviced.

• We are currently working on Clayton between Dorrell and Deer Springs, once this area is completed, we will service Clayton between Deer Springs and Centennial Pkwy. we will be in the area until Nov,. 15th.

• On Nov. 16th we will start service On Grand Teton. We will service the area until November 22nd.

• Tree management plan for our mature trees in the Aliante Master- This plan includes but not limited to the following: – CROWN LIFTING: Removing the lower branches of the trees canopy. This is often done to allow more light, make room for buildings/ cars. Making trees liveable so as to retain and extend their lives for years to come.

– CROWN THINNING: Selectively removing interior branches and thinning branch tips. This method is particularly useful if the tree has been badly pruned in the past.

Photos: (right top row) crown lifting and thinning for pedestrian clearance, winter pruning of Texas Rangers, warranty plant replacement. (Bottom row) plant replacement, backflow preventor repair, sidewalk concret repair/replcement.

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– CROWN REDUCTION: When a tree had outgrown its location sympathetic pruning of the overall crown of the tree can help with aesthetic balance of the tree.

– STRUCTURAL PRUNE: Formative pruning is a great investment in your tree for the future. Common techniques involved removing structural faults in young trees such as crossing branches and tight faults (which may lead to major limb shedding as the tree matures).

– CROWN CLEAN: Crown cleaning involves removing dead, dying or diseased branches – DEAD-WOODING: Removing all dead, dying or diseased branches, twigs, limbs, and growth on a tree. This can be particularly helpful to avoid storm damage from falling branches.

• Also, as part of our Winter pruning plan, we’ve started removing the lower branches off the Texas Rangers. By removing the lower branches and dead wood from the Texas Ranger we can keep debris from collecting underneath the plant, this pruning can also keep the plant in good health and provide an aesthetically pleasing plant. Texas Ranger pruning is done with our regular maintenance schedule during the cooler moths of the year Nov- Feb. • The Flowers on all pots in the community will be replace in the following weeks.

Nevada’s Ice Age Fossils Park

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Fossils State Park officially opens, Protectors of Tule Springs can provide valuable insight and education ahead of your visit.

Aside from the immense concentration of fossils in the area, be on the lookout for rare endemic plants like Arctomecon, commonly known as bear or bear-paw poppies. And remember—disturbing, damaging, or taking any

historic artifacts you may find is strictly prohibited.

For the most up-to-date information and details on fees and the opening of the brand-new visitor center get in touch with Nevada State Parks at (702) 533-7819.

Photos: courtesy of The Nevada Independent/Amy Alonzo/Jeff Scheid, the Review Journal, and Nevada State Parks. Cover page: 315 acre land-area of State Park, (inset) drawing of proposed shade areas. Below: inside visitor center, Monumental Mammoth sculpture, and visitor center during construction

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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.

Important Aliante Community Links https://www.facebook.com/aliantemaster/ https://twitter.com/AlianteHOA

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.

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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 Cost Center Landscaping Maintenance Schedule Monday-San Destin (Marsh Tern, Swordbill, Corvine, Maybird, Chebec) Tuesday-Vialleto, Serenata, and San Destin (Brian Cram, Iceland Gull) Wednesday-La Vella Thursday-Ravenna, Salerno Friday-Pavona

Act Now Don’t second guess yourself • If only I had reported . . .

• If only I had called . . .

• If only I had done . . .

See Something, Say Something provides an easy method for you to act in the best interest of your family, friends, business, neighbors and community

Tips To Expidite Your Architectural Applications HOMEOWNERS CAN HELP the committee process and approve applications quickly

ing trampolines, must include information on how they will be securely anchored

by making certain all information is included and by making sure they are following

to prevent the wind carrying them away. Rock, pavers, and other hard scape items

the Design Guidelines for all elements they want to add or change.

must be specified and include a color picture.

If your property is within a sub-association, the application will need to be

Illegible drawings – All too frequently the committee receives applications that at

approved by the Sub-ARC before submitting to the Master Association. The

first glance appear to be just a blank sheet of paper. We suggest making a copy on

approval letter must be included with your application.

a copy machine or scanner before submitting your applications to make sure it can

Site plans with Setbacks – A site plan is a scale drawing that maps your property

be discernibly digitally transmitted.

with dimensions of the front and/or backyard and everything inside your property

Aliante Indemnity Agreement – The Aliante Indemnity Agreement must be signed

lines. Existing elements must be identified as existing. Applications are frequently

by both the homeowner and the contractor doing the work. If more than one con-

returned to homeowners because setbacks are missing on applications. Minimum

tractor will be doing the work, multiple indemnity agreements must be signed by all

setbacks to be shown are:

contractors and included with the application. If the homeowner is completing the

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

work themselves, please write “Homeowner” in the contractor portion.

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

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.

from walls. Setbacks must be large enough to allow planting. If a swimming

When in doubt – Occasionally the committee receives applications for improve-

pool, patio or walkway is only five feet (5’) from a wall or a house, plants

ments for which there are no guidelines. When this happens the committee uses its

may not be planted in this area. This would allow a setback of only two and

Charter for Guidance - “The Architectural Committee is responsible for preserv-

a half feet (2.5’).

ing the architectural integrity of Aliante established within the guidelines of the

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 application 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.

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

Color and Materials – A complete list of all materials to be used in the construction

beginning of a meeting. However, homeowners may have to wait up to two weeks

of accessory structures such as gazebos, patio covers, green houses, storage sheds

before the committee meets.

and other accessory structures must be provided. Please consult the guidelines to ensure that the materials you intend to use comply. Free standing structures, includ-

Tips from an Inspector’s Point of View ALIANTE MASTER ASSOCIATION currently employs

and notes any other issues. We are not here to write

a full time inspector. Duties include checking for com-

violations but want to make you aware of possible

pliance with the governing documents, inspecting the

violations of the rules that need to be corrected.

common areas, and directing the repairs and upkeep of the various amenities in the community.

We would like the homeowners to step out to

also means from the street) unless it is trash day and then only 12 hours before pickup and 12

There are several types of violations that

hours after. No one wants to see trash cans

can’t be seen on an inspection. Such violations

and bags of yard debris on the curb other than

include nuisance issues, barking dogs, and noise

the designated days of pick up. With the windy days

their curb and take a look at their home from the

disturbances. If you have a nuisance concern, please

in North Las Vegas trash cans get blown around. The

“Inspector’s View,” or how your home looks from the

contact the association in writing with a description

inspector writes correction notices for cans and con-

street and what your neighbors see from their home.

and the address where the violation is occurring and

tainers out on non trash days. Sometimes a resident

All regular property inspections are done from the

we will follow-up. All concerns are kept confidential.

will receive a notice for trash receptacles that does

street. On occasion the inspector will walk or drive the

There seems to be a discrepancy on where trash

not belong to them but is in front of their home.

common areas in the walking trails to check on a com-

receptacles are to be stored on non trash days. They

To avoid this from occurring please add address

plaint from a neighbor to a violation of the CC&R’s

should never be in view of the common area (this

numbers to your trash receptacles.

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USPS Informed Delivery Service ALL RESIDENTS within the communities that make up Aliante have

your letter-sized mail

their U.S. mail delivered via Neighborhood Delivery & Collection Box

and packages that

Units (commonly known as cluster mailboxes). While this usually

have been received at

provides us with safe, prompt delivery of our mail (letters and most

the Post Office. While

packages), having the mail of up to 20 residences concentrated in a

this service doesn’t

single cluster mailbox can present a temptation to criminals.

eliminate trips to the

Although the USPS here in North Las Vegas has been aggres-

Post Office, it does

sively replacing the older, more vulnerable, cluster mailboxes, the task

allow you to determine whether what is waiting for you is worth

is ongoing. Until all the older cluster mailboxes have been replaced

making the trip.

with the new, much harder to break open, models, we are going to be

To sign up for this service, go to the “usps.com” website, click

faced with the possibility of our mail services being disrupted when

on the “Register/Sign In” menu item near the top right of the win-

our cluster mailbox is broken into.

dow, and, unless you have previously created an account, click on the

Those of you who have already had this happen to you know that

“Sign Up Now” button. Complete the sign-up process by entering a

the possibly that a day’s mail having been stolen is only the beginning

Username and Password, complete the security questions selection

of the ordeal. Cluster mailboxes that have been broken into don’t just

process, choose Personal Account, enter your contact information and

magically get replaced with new ones. It may be weeks, even months,

home address. After registering, click on the Informed Delivery icon

before a new cluster mailbox is installed and your regular delivery

and then click on the “Enroll” button. At this point, you will be asked

resumes. Until then, you must go to the North Las Vegas Post Office

change/update your preferences and opt-in to the Informed Delivery

at 4904 Camino Al Norte to retrieve your mail, a less than pleasant

service.

drive followed by standing in a (usually) long line.

Whether you should sign up for this service is a personal decision.

While you are doomed to undertake this ordeal whenever you

If your cluster mailbox is an old model, it is probably not a bad idea

decide to actually pick up your waiting mail, you may be able to do

to sign up; if it is a new model that is relatively hard to break open,

something to reduce the regularity with which you do so. If you are

unless you have other reasons to consider signing up, it’s probably

like many of us, most of your incoming mail consists of ads, flyers and

not particularly useful.

junk mail. If that’s the case, you are probably a good candidate for a

Finally, before you ask, I can tell the difference between an old

Postal Service called Informed Delivery. Informed Delivery is a free

cluster mailbox and a new one when I see them, but trying to explain

notification mechanism that gives you the ability to digitally preview

the difference here would only confuse both of us.

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ClickPay It’s Free & Easy 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.

Online payments by credit/debit card for a nominal fee and by e-check (EFT) from a bank account are FREE. Go to Clickpay.com, or call toll free 888-354-0135

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With a distribution of 7500, that’s a lot of eyes on your business.

Contact Aliante Master Association at AlianteMaster@fsrnevada.com to get your business seen today.

Aliante Aerial in Digital Form The technical age is in full swing and the Aliante Master is always working on improving our communication skills. The Publications Committee, in an effort to better serve the community, is emailing the Aliante Aerial in digital form.

Please make sure we have your email address in our data base so that you may receive the most current, up to date information. See our “Are You Missing Out?” article in this issue to learn how to update your email address and stay connected.

Don’t Do It, Yet! 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.

ARC WARNING

!

Improvements include, but are not limited to: 1. Patios 2. Patio covers 3. Pools and spas 4. Trampolines, swing sets, and other playground equipment 5. Auxiliary structures, including sheds

7. Any landscaping changes, including replacement of plants or trees with differing plants or trees 8. Fences, gates, and walls 9. Solar panels 10. Security doors

6. Exterior structural alterations, including exterior color changes

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.

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Southern Nevada Toasts to a Sustainable Future AS WE RING IN THE NEW YEAR, let’s raise a glass and toast the commu-

nity’s continued commitment to conserve water in 2024.

Since water is an extremely limited resource in our desert commuaaacan result in significant savings. The Southern Nevada Water Authority (SNWA) is currently working to achieve its goal of 86 gallons per capita per day (GPCD) by the year 2035; in 2022, Southern Nevada’s GPCD was 104 and 2023 will be even lower. This new goal addresses changing conditions in the Colorado River Basin and recognizes that additional progress is needed to improve water efficiency and maximize the community’s available water supply.

Although a wet winter combined with lower water demands increased Lake Mead water levels in 2023, it’s important to know that one good year of favorable hydrology will not reverse the decades-long drought along the Colorado River, as Lake Mead levels are still down more than 140 feet.

By conserving water at home, you can help the community save our limited water supply. Let’s make water conservation part of everyone’s New Year’s resolutions. Here are some ways you can save: Change Your Watering Clock Each Season: It’s one of the simplest yet best ways to conserve water in Southern Nevada and it can help you save money, improve the health of your landscape, and avoid

water waste fines. Mandatory winter watering restrictions in effect now through Feb. 29, which limit watering to one assigned day per week. Watering is never allowed on Sundays.

Upgrade to a Water Smart Landscape: Convert your thirsty-grass to water-efficient plants and trees through the SNWA’s Water Smart Landscapes Rebate Program (WSL) and get a cash incentive of up to $3 per square foot. Plus, earn a bonus of $100 for every qualified tree installed.

F ind and Fix Leaks: Household leaks can be silent and costly. Find out how you can detect, locate, and repair leaks in your home at snwa.com.

Report and Prevent Water Waste: From irrigation overspray to leaking lines, water waste drains our community’s limited water supply.

Your local water provider offers on-line tools including apps for your mobile device to help report water waste anonymously; also, take time to inspect your property’s irrigation system for leaks to help save water and money on your monthly bills.

Every drop saved is a resolution kept! For more information about SNWA rebates, coupons and programs that can help you save water and money, visit snwa.com.

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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.

Water Quality Homeowners may find themselves asking, how can I improve the taste of my tap water? Listed below are some FAQs to help you be aware of your water quality.

Put a pitcher of tap water in the refrigerator: The chlorine will dissipate. After just a few hours, you’ll notice an improvement in flavor!

What is hard water?

Water is considered “hard” when it contains a high level of dissolved minerals. Hard water can make it difficult to produce lather (or suds) while washing.

It also can leave a chalky build-up on fixtures and spots on glassware. These effects are solely

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: Alexis Bayne (702) 869-0937 abayne@primenv.com Estates at Aliante FirstService Residential Manager: Sharon Tierney (702) 215-5077 EstatesAtAliante@FSRNevada.com Fields at Aliante Thoroughbred Management Manager:Melissa Lozano – Brandon Cunningham (702) 515-2042 MelissaL@tmilv.com – BrandonC@tmilv.com Prominence at Aliante CAMCO Manager: Alisca Redmon (702) 531-3382 Alisca.Redmon@camconevada.com Sun City Aliante

Add a lemon to your glass of water, it eliminates the chlorine taste.

Filter your water: There are hundreds of filter options at varying costs.

Why does my tap water appear milky or cloudy?

Drinking water can sometimes look “milky” or “cloudy.” This cloudiness occurs when air becomes trapped in the water. This does not affect water’s safety and will not harm household plumbing systems.

Fill a glass with tap water and set it on the counter. Observe the water for a minute or two; the water should clear up.

Do you at times find particles in your water?

White particles in the water can indicate that mineral deposits or scales that have formed on piping or plumbing fixtures have dislodged and come loose.

Black Particles that appear to be black and float to the surface could either be degrading carbon filter from an at-home water treatment system, water softener resin, or plumbing components (such as rubber gaskets). It is important to replace plumbing parts routinely to avoid degradation.

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aesthetic—they don’t affect your health.

Be Water Smart!

Simple measures in and around your home can have a big impact!

Don’t hose off sidewalks, driveways, or other hardscapes. Sweep them off instead.

Install automatic shut-off nozzles on hoses.

Be sure lawns don’t have excess runoff after watering and all sprinklers are in good working order.

Don’t water within 48 hours of measurable rainfall.

Southern Nevada’s municipal water supply meets or surpasses all federal Safe Drinking Water Act standards. Southern Nevada Water Authority (SNWA) business hours are Monday through Thursday from 7 a.m. until 6 p.m. Pacific Time. Water quality 702-258-3215 Report Water Waste To report water waste, email conservation@ cityofnorthlasvegas.com or call (702) 633-1216.

FirstService Residential Manager: Damian Carrasco (on site) (702) 638-5000 SunCityAliante@FSRNevada.com The Court at Aliante FirstService Residential Manager: Kellie Holt (702) 215-5036 CourtAtAliante@fsrnevada.com The Manor at Aliante Management Trust Manager: Richard Aparis (702) 835-6904 Richard.Aparis@managementtrust.com The Seasons at Aliante FirstService Residential Manager: Ashley Cameron (702) 215-5044 SeasonsAtAliante@FSRNevada.com Seville Etage FirstService Residential Manager: Sharon Tierney (702) 215-5077 SevilleEtage@FSRNevada.com Terrasini FirstService Residential Manager: Courtney Simpkins (702) 737-8580 Terrasini@FSRNevada.com Treviso FirstService Residential Manager: Michelle Gonzales (702) 737-8580 Treviso@FSRNevada.com

State Your Claim

Mark Your Calendars

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

Republic Bulk Pickup Schedule A San Destin-Tivoli San Destin-Ravello

January 8, 22 February 5, 19

Schedule B Club Aliante Sun City Aliante

January 2, 16, 30 February 13, 27

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

Schedule C Cove Estates Pavona Prominence Salerno Seville Etage Terrasini Courts Manor Seasons Schedule D Autumn Ridge/Springdale San Destin-Palazzo

LaVella Ravenna Serenata Fields Treviso

January 9, 23 February 6, 20

Vialetto

January 10, 24 February 7, 21

“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.

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

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2590 Nature Park Drive, Suite 100 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

NLV Environmental Hazards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

NLV Graffiti Removal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

NLV Park Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

NLV Park Reservations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

NLV Street Lights Out. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

NLV Street Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

NLV Traffic Signals/Signs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

NLV Water Shut Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

NLV Water Waste . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Abandoned Shopping Carts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(702) 633-9111 (702) 633-1290 (702) 633-1871 (702) 633-1256 (702) 633-2418 (702) 633-1264 (702) 633-1313 (702) 633-1264 (702) 633-1275 (702) 633-1216 (800) 252-4613

Notice of 2024 Board Meetings PURSUANT TO NEVADA REVISED STATUTES (“NRS”) Chapter 116, this notice

the agenda. Please note that any comments made by any homeowner during

is being published to advise you that the Board meetings have been scheduled

the open forum, both at the beginning and at the end of the meeting, shall be

for 2024. The meetings will take place at the FirstService Residential Aliante

limited to three (3) minutes in order to allow time for all homeowners to speak

Marketplace Office, located at 2590 Nature Park Drive, Suite 100, North Las

should they wish to do so.

Vegas, NV 89084. Please be advised that there will be an open forum at the

Pursuant to NRS Chapter 116, please be advised that the meeting will be

beginning and the end of the meeting, during which time all homeowners in

audio recorded; provided, however, that the executive session shall not be audio

attendance will be given the opportunity to address other Association members

recorded. A copy of the audio recording will be available to all homeowners not

and the Board of Directors (the “Board”). With respect to the open forum at the

more than thirty (30) days after the meeting. Homeowners may obtain a copy of the

beginning of the meeting, please note that any comments or questions made by

audio recording by contacting FirstService Residential in writing at 2590 Nature

any homeowners during such open forum are limited to items that are listed on

Park Drive, Suite 100, North Las Vegas, NV 89084, or at http://bit.ly/2LFaiqN.

IF YOU WOULD LIKE A COPY of the agenda prior to

minutes or a summary thereof in electronic format

2024 Board of Directors Meetings

the date of the meeting, you may contact FirstSer-

at no charge to the homeowner. If a copy of the

The Executive Session meetings begin at 6:00 p.m.

vice Residential at (702) 399-4273 or you may view

minutes or a summary thereof is not available in

and the General Session meetings begin at 7:00 p.m.,

a copy on the website. Otherwise, you may obtain

electronic format, homeowners can request a copy

via Webex unless otherwise announced.

a copy of the agenda at the meeting. Furthermore,

in paper format. All copies in paper format will be

please be advised that minutes for the meeting will

subject to a charge of twenty-five cents ($.25) per

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be available not more than thirty (30) days after

page for the first ten (10) pages, and then ten cents

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the meeting. If you would like to obtain a copy of

($.10) per page for every page thereafter.

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the minutes or a summary thereof, please contact

Please note that the Board may take action on

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FirstService Residential at (702) 399-4273 or feel

any item on the agenda or any item that is consid-

May 23

November 21

free to visit the office during normal business hours.

ered an emergency pursuant to NRS Chapter 116.

June 20

December - No Board Meeting

All homeowners are entitled to receive a copy of the

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