The July-August 2023 Edition of the Aerial Magazine

City Council Corner

AS WE EMBRACE SUMMER, my warmest wishes go out to each and every one of you. I hope you all had a great Fourth of July, celebrating joy, unity, and appreciation for all of our freedoms. I am thrilled to have the opportunity to update you on all of the exciting happenings in the City of North Las Vegas.

First, if you don’t know about our city’s ViPS (Volunteers in Police Service) program, I would love to share it with you. ViPS offers numerous opportunities for residents to get involved and make a positive impact in our North Las Vegas community. ViPS participate in patrolling neighborhoods, assisting at traffic collisions and general office tasks. It is a fun, rewarding way to get involved.

Another way to get involved is by joining an upcoming NLVPD Citizens Academy. This four-week course helps foster a deeper understanding between citizens and law enforcement officers. Join us and contribute in creating a safer and more connected community for everyone. Feel free to visit our CNLV website for additional details on both of these programs.

Those who know me and my wife, Gloria, know our passion for animals. I would like to express my gratitude and appreciation to all of the incredible seniors who participated in Operation Warm Heart in June. Their dedication to organizing an animal rescue drive and collecting essential supplies, including food and miscellaneous items, for animal rescues is truly remarkable. I know their selfless efforts have undoubtedly made a significant difference in the lives of countless animals in need.

While on the topic of caring for animals, I am delighted to share that Heaven Can Wait Animal Society was recently selected as one of the City of North Las Vegas’ Businesses of the Month. Heaven Can Wait Animal Society is a nonprofit founded 23 years ago dedicated to preventing unnecessary euthanasia and improving quality of life for animals in our community. I greatly appreciate their dedication to making North Las Vegas the “purr” fect place for our furry friends.

I am also incredibly excited to announce our upcoming Paws in the Park event taking place this year on Saturday, October 7 from 10 am to 1 pm in the Aliante Nature Discovery Park. If you’ve attended this event before, you know how much fun it is! We bring in food trucks, set up doggy agility courses, host the Doggie Pawrade, and, always the fan favorite – host our dog costume contest! We also have vendors who offer important information and services including vaccinations, microchipping and pet licensing.

Something to keep in mind as summer progresses and the weather continues heating up is making sure your pets have adequate shelter, access to fresh water, and protection from extreme heat as outlined in Ordinance No. 3053. Let’s all work together to create a community that prioritizes the welfare of our beloved animals.

For those of you who use our parks, I wanted to let you know that some of our CNLV sports fields will be temporarily closed throughout the summer for turf conversion. This project aims to improve the quality of the turf by replenishing it with Bermuda grass seed which requires less maintenance and water. A detailed field closure schedule is available on our city’s website.

Finally, if you’re looking for things to do out of the heat, I would like to remind everyone of the amazing resources our Aliante Library has. From summer tutoring for kids, to writing groups and a crochet club, there is something for everyone at our library.

Yours in service,

Richard Cherchio, Ward 4 Councilman

From the President

THE MOST COMMON question homeowners have about their association is: Where does our money go? Homeowners who read my entire article in every edition of the Aerial know where some of their money goes. The rest of the money and the biggest line items are management expenses which we must have by law, safety patrol which this board believes helps prevent some crime and we know for certain often comes to the aid of distressed homeowners and landscaping which protects, maintains, and enhances our property values. We have the most beautiful community in North Las Vegas and most of Las Vegas, Summerlin and Henderson. This creates a desirable place to live which increases demand for homes in Aliante.

I am aware that Sun City Aliante had to raise their assessments and there was an outcry from some of the homeowners. I know Warren Geller the president of Sun City Aliante and I can tell you with certainty he would not have approved raising assessments unless it was necessary. I was particularly amused by a disgruntled homeowner post on Nextdoor who said the board raised assessments to fatten their pockets. Board members do not receive compensation of any kind and compensating board members is prohibited by Nevada law. There is one thing board members get when assessments are raised – grief! We know it is coming and we do everything we can to not have to raise assessments. They forget board members pay assessments too! I think it is obvious to everyone who buys groceries, gasoline and pays utilities that inflation is hitting us all hard. This week I paid 17.66 for grapes and cherries for just me and my wife. We laugh about the raise in Social Security we got for 2023. That increase was used up in the first three months!

Important Board Decisions at the May 2023, Board Meeting

• Approved approveto our management contract that increases the amount the community manager can approve for urgent expenses from $1,000 to $5,000.

• Reviewed and voted to accept the March quarterly Playground inspection report provided by ParkPro Tek. All the noted items will be repaired when the new playground equipment is installed.

• Approved a budget request from the social committee not to exceed $7,000 for the June 10th, 2023 Ice Cream Social event.

• Reviewed bids from two street sweeping companies to sweep the streets in Ravenna. Approved the bid from Sweepz in the amount of $179 per month. Sweepz was not only the lowest bidder, they also were the only better to state their sweepers had water on board to minimize the dust. The previous company that has gone out of business was charging $240 per month.

• Approved a proposal from Gothic in the amount of $3,150 to replace perennial grass plants with Sea Green Junipers.

• Approved a proposal in the amount of $113,915 to remove nonfunctional turf mandated by AB356 and replace the turf with the new draught tolerant plants mandated by the Aliante Development Agreement. The expected rebate from SNWA is $37,500 bringing our net cost to $76,415. The expected amount of water that will be saved in this area is 1,375,000 gallons per year.

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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 2590 Nature Park Drive, Suite 100 North Las Vegas, NV 89084

Phone: (702) 399-7327

AlianteMaster@FSRNevada.com

Office Staff Community Manager

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

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

Lifestyle Coordinator Jessica Acevedo

Jessica.Acevedo@fsresidential.com

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.

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: (vacant)

Prominence at Aliante: Launa Esparza

Seasons: (vacant)

Seville Etage: Matthew Olden

Terrasini: Sue DeLong

Treviso: (vacant)

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.

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.

From the Mailbag

What Are Property Lines?

KNOWING THE EXACT boundaries of your property is very important for personal and liability reasons. However, property lines are not always indicated precisely or provided when you purchase a property. If you want to determine your property lines, you can closely inspect your property, deeds, and any existing survey maps. You are responsible for maintaining the property within the boundaries

Here is the Clark County Assessor’s page https://maps.clarkcountynv.gov/openweb

If you put in an address, anything within the purple line is the homeowner’s responsibility. If you click on houses in your neighborhood, you can see where their property lines are and what is the HOA or cities responsibilities also.

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

Liza Chimal (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

Michael DiBari (Board Liaison)

Wilson Langford (Chair)

Bill Foster

Lynn Geils

Michael Shappley

Debbie Wiechecki

Janelle Fuhrmann (Staff Liaison)

Social Committee

Cherie White (Board Liaison)

Elie Taylor (Chair)

Joyce Pizzo

Samesha Ramadan

Sabrina Shappley

Delila Welch

Jessica Acevedo (Staff Liaison

Upcoming Board Meetings

Thursday, July 27, 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, August 24, 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 2590 Nature Park Drive, Suite 100 North Las Vegas, NV 89084

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.

From the Treasurer

BALANCE SHEET FOR APRIL 2023

Cash in the operating accounts totaled $2,708,298.

Cash in the reserve accounts totaled $1,758,244 Cash in the Legal fund totaled $78,887. The Association is in compli ance with paragraph (b) of subsection 2 of NRS116.3115 and that reserve funds have not been used for daily maintenance. According to the 2022 reserve study, the fully funded reserve account balance as of the end of 2023 should be $2,014,291.

Delinquent accounts receivable totaled $1,087,016. Accounts receivable balances include uncollected fines of $1,007,136. Delinquent receivables are being collected in accordance with the Association’s collection policy.

Income & Expense Statement

For the month ending April 30, 2023, Operating Income amounted to $373,104. The Association incurred $269,129 in expenses which included a transfer of $48,000 to the reserve account.

Reserve fund revenue amounted to $1,284 in interest income and $48,000 transfer from the operating fund. Expenses amounted to $177,873.

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 MAY 2023

Cash in the operating accounts totaled $2,868,094.

Cash in the reserve accounts totaled $1,807,749

Cash in the Legal fund totaled $78,938. 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 2022 reserve study, the fully funded reserve account balance as of the end of 2023 should be $2,014,291.

Delinquent accounts receivable totaled $1,069,429. Accounts receivable balances include uncollected fines of $987,434. Delinquent receivables are being collected in accordance with the Association’s collection policy.

Income & Expense Statement

For the month ending May 31, 2023, Operating Income amounted to $328,908. The Association incurred $309,539 in expenses which included a transfer of $48,000 to the reserve account.

Reserve fund revenue amounted to $23,375 in interest income and $48,000 transfer from the operating fund. Expenses amounted to $23,375.

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 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.

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

The Nice Lady Who Asked Me for Assistance

I MET JUDI HANSEN in July of 2017. Sabrina and I had just decided the year previous to be based out of Las Vegas because of the weather. We still had property in other states, but Las Vegas seemed to have the best weather for about 8 months out of the year with its dry climate. Ms. Judi agreed with my assessment since we both had back issues and we felt better here in the high desert.

At the time, she was on the Aliante Master HOA board, she ran the Fields HOA board, and she was involved with several other boards and groups. The Fields HOA board was the one she needed help with. Over a series of lunches, she learned about my background with the city of Sugar Land, and Austin working on different boards and commissions. She asked me if I would be willing to join the board at the Fields and help since I had so much experience. I told her I was retired from all that, but I could help her out for a little bit between trips back and forth to Texas.

That one request has turned into several positions at the Aliante Master HOA level. I joined the Safety Committee first. Then I started sitting in on Property and Grounds and eventually joined that committee too. I helped restart the Social Committee after the pandemic shut down and filled in an expired term on the Master HOA Board for a few months. I even sat in on the Finance Committee meetings to help understand the math behind what was going on in

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• Approved a proposal in the amount of $8,258.75 to replace two trash cans and two benches at Aviary Park and one vandalized trash can at the Fields Park with concrete benches and trash cans. This was necessary because the metal cans and benches are continually vandalized.

• Accepted the resignation of Michael Dibari from the board. In Mr. DiBari’s resignation letter he did not know how much time and dedication it takes to be a board member when he ran for the board, and he could not put in the time and dedication due to work and family demands.

• Appointed Vice President Wayne Headrick to replace Michael Dibari as the board liaison to the safety committee.

• Approved a donation in the amount of $4,572 to Community Associations Institute. CAI is the leader in training and educating homeowners about Homeowner Association laws, rules, and regulations. A substantial portion of the money will go to the Legislative Action committee. The LAC works with the legislature in Carson City to create laws that benefit HOA’s.

• Approved a revision from our legal counsel to our Anti Bullying Policy that now includes Association Vendors. This was necessary because a homeowner has been harassing and bullying our vendors.

• We ratified our unanimous approval by email, as allowed in our By Laws, to approve an emergency repair under the entrance to the

the big picture of running an HOA the size of Aliante Master. Ms. Judi told me she always enjoyed my perspective on raw numbers. She guesstimated that most likely my companies were profitable. I said they were.

During the shutdown I went over to Ms. Judi’s house to visit her on several occasions. She told me about the business she ran with her husband. He had died a few years previous. She talked about her trips all over the world. She talked about her daughter and her grandkids. I really enjoyed visiting with her. I thought she was a wonderful person. I was lucky enough to have called her a few weeks ago to check in and see how she was doing. She was not moving around too well, and she was talking about “buying some new parts” to keep walking upright. We had a good laugh about that.

I got a call yesterday from a friend of mine to tell me that she passed away. I am going to miss her a great deal. There is only one disadvantage to meeting and getting to know a lot of people like I do on my travels across the country. As we age, we start losing more friends than we make. I would not do it any differently. Godspeed, Ms. Judi.

Michael W. Shappley

ER on the Northwest corner of Aliante Parkway and the 215 in the amount of $6,671.

• Discussed the guidelines written by the Architectural Review Committee for Permanent Outdoor Security and Holiday lights. The board voted to incorporate these guidelines into revisions for sections 5.35 Lighting and 5.36 Security. The revisions for these sections are on the June agenda for review/approval.

• Approved a proposal in the amount of $4,000 from Gothic to perform annual inspections of our sidewalks along the streets and in the arroyos for trip and fall hazards and report their findings to the board for repair.

• Approved a proposal in the amount of $4,650 for the annual renewal of the Rainbird 4G Aircard. The 4G Aircard allows Gothic to diagnose problems and control our irrigation.

• Approved the appointment of Delila Welch to the Social Committee.

• Accepted the resignation of Neil Holder as Chairman of the Finance Committee. Mr. Holder has moved from Aliante.

• Approved two proposals in the total amount of $8,750 to replace lifted sidewalk panels in parcel.

Michael Breault President

Maintenance Report:

May 2023

Maintenance

• Aviary Way and also Grand Teton

• Common areas of Centennial Pkwy, and Aliante Pkwy S. between HWY 215 to Centennial.

• Common areas of Decatur, Rome, Valley, Deer Springs N. & Citril Finch.

• Common areas of Aliante Pkwy N. and also Elkhorn. Our maintenance on the streets mentioned above included the following:

 Tree trimming

 Selective Shrub Pruning

 Warranty Plant Replacement

June 2023

Maintenance

Beginning June 1st, Gothic will be removing all Red Yucca Stalks and plan on continue to do selective pruning on all shrubs, excluding those that are flowering. In following SNWA watering schedule, six (6) days a week, MondaySaturday between 7 pm.- 11 am. However, they will deep water all newly installed plants.

Gothic plans to add an extra day of service to the Doggie Station refreshment schedule and mow 3” on all remaining turf in the community. Continue to inspect the irrigation system and replace worn or broken fittings. Spot treat weeds and planters with herbicide and replace all spring flowers in the pots for Summer, this will be done towards the end of June.

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Photos: Maintenance service photos of the walking trails, Pavona, San Destin and Aviary Way.

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Turf Conversion Update

The remaining turf on Aliante pkwy between Deer Springs and 215 is removed. New irrigation and delivered plants were installed. They are currently placing decorative rock on Aliante Pkwy & waiting for the delivery of the remaining

plants from our vendors. We will continue to spot and treat the broadleaf weeds and spray fungicide in all turf areas. This will prevent the growth of fungi and discoloration which can cause damage in the turf areas.

SECURITY OFFICER OF THE MONTH

David Tarrants was born in the Philippines in 1953, a graduated high school in 1972 in California. In 1974, Tarrant joined the Air Force, where he graduated with Honors from the Security Police Academy. In that time, he served at both Vietnam and Desert Storm war. In 1992 David Tarrants attended Community College and obtained an associate degree in applied science. He continued his academics in 1993, attending Allan Hancock College and obtained an Associate of Science in Criminal Justice. David Tarrants retired from the Air Force in 1994 as a Master Sergeant E-7 Superintendent level 9.

In 1995-1997 Tarrants moved to Las Vegas, he dedicated his expertise by working security for hotels and a corrections officer for the Nevada Department of Prisons in Indian Springs. In 1999 he received a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justin from UNLV.

In 2006-2009 David Tarrants moved to New Mexico and began working as a Detention Officer for Dona Ana County. In 2009 David Tarrants moved back to Las Vegas and began employment with G4S/Wackenhut Security until 2016 when he began his employment with Securitas. David Tarrants appreciates the opportunity to collaborate with the community of Aliante Master Association and to apply his knowledge to serve and assist residents in a more personal manner.

What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You or Cost You Money

HAVING GROWN UP on a farm, helping my dad with various building/ rebuilding projects, I actually know a reasonable amount about plumbing. However, I recently learned a valuable (i.e., costly) lesson that I’m going to pass along to you for free.

As anyone who has owned a home for more than a few years, you know the wastewater (sewage) side of your plumbing is going to clog up some time; the only questions are where the clog is occurring and what do you need to do to remove it. In most cases, it will be a relatively straightforward problem such as the toilet not flushing completely, or a sink or shower draining slowly. Such clogs can usually be cleared using a good quality plunger (not one of those cheap suction-cup shaped ones) or an inexpensive drain snake.

Some clogs, however, are located where the entire house is affected. They are easily recognized because sewage typically begins backing up into your first-floor shower and bathtub drains when you flush a toilet or run water in a sink. Of course, the first thing you want to do is stop flushing toilets and running water in your sinks. After you’ve stopped feeding the monster and have deployed towels and rags around toilets as needed, you’re ready to attack the root of the problem.

My clog was, in fact, one of those whole-house clogs that could have been located anywhere between the last shower, bathtub or toilet and the point at which my sewer line is attached to the city sewer system. As I noted earlier, I know something about plumbing, so rather than stopping to think about or research the three cleanout caps in my front yard (see Figure 1), I began to attack the problem without thinking it through – in my defense, it’s hard to think clearly when no one in the house can go to the bathroom. Accustomed to seeing one or two cleanouts, but never three, I removed the three caps, beginning with the one closest to the street. Nothing exciting happened when the first two caps were removed but removing the one closest to the house relieved the pressure of backed up wastewater in the house resulting in a short-lived fountain of wastewater in my front yard.

Still not stopping to logically think through the situation, I proceeded to use my drain snake to try removing the clog with no success. This is where the costing money started – I called a plumber. When the plumber arrived, he surveyed the situation, brought out his industrial strength drain snake and put it to work. After more than 30 minutes of work, he

was making the same progress I had made – none. Then his supervisor called to see how it was going. After he explained his lack of success, the supervisor asked whether we had checked the backflow value. After we both asked what that was, he said the city probably required that one be installed in the line between the house and the street – neither the plumber nor I came from places where flooding was considered much of an issue and, as such, we had never seen them installed. The backflow valve, locate at the bottom of the larger cleanout, is designed to stop waste from backing up into the house if the city sewer line gets clogged up or flooded. It also seems to be designed to clog up over time and actually cause a wastewater backup because once we pulled it out (see Figure 2), the entire system drained, and everything went back to normal – except, of course, for the rather large bill I received due to my ignorance. I’m sorry I don’t have a picture of the clogged-up backflow valve, I wasn’t thinking that far ahead – you’ll have to take my word for how nasty it looked.

So, my first bit of advice is to go out into your yard and gain a basic understanding of how your plumbing works before you are faced with a panic inducing situation. I’m not sure if all homes in Aliante are plumbed the same way, but in Sun City, they are plumbed backwards from what I expected. Normally, the cleanout closest to the house would be used to clean the line from there to the street (see Figure 3); well, at my house, the two joints that make up the u-shape are reversed so the one closest to the house is actually used to clean the line into the house. It doesn’t really matter how yours is plumbed; the important thing is to know how it’s plumbed.

My second bit of advice is to “not panic” but we both know that’s not going to happen. So the important thing to remember is that if you ever have a whole-house wastewater backup, the first thing to do is find the three cleanouts in your yard, remove the cap from the larger one, most likely the middle one, and pull the backflow valve out using the plastic handle. If this doesn’t solve the problem, it’s OK to call a plumber. If pulling the backflow valve from its seat results in your system draining, remove the material clogging the valve, clean it thoroughly, insert it back where you found it and silently thank me for saving you a few hundred dollars!

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.

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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.

Anthony Thomas was born on May 31, 1970, in Merced, California, where he graduated from Merced High School. Anthony Thomas worked and lived on a cattle farm outside of Snelling, California. In July 1988, he joined the United States Air Force Security Police/Security Forces. Anthony Thomas served in combined combat operations for five (5) years in Korea and two (2) years in Iraq. In August of 2008 Anthony retired from the Air Force, where he found himself living in Las Vegas. In September 2008, Anthony Thomas began employment with G4S Wackenhut Security until 2014, where he continued his career with Securtias Security Services.

Anthony Thomas appreciates the opportunity of collaborating with the HOA and residents of Aliante. He enjoys the opportunity to provide a safe environment for the residents he has built relationships with over the years. Anthony Thomas has received immense recognition from the Aliante Master Association due to his dedication while on duty.

COMMUNITY CHAMPION

Do you know of a resident who has selflessly dedicated their time to their community? Someone who has a passion for improving the quality of life for community members and is committed to making changes for the betterment of those around them?

Why not nominate them to be Community Champions?

LVVWD Expands Customer Leak Notifications to Include Automated Texts and Phone Calls

MONITORING YOUR monthly water use is crucial in helping to conserve our community’s most precious resource. Sometimes, however, you may be using water and not even know it. To help reduce the amount of water residents may lose to unseen leaks at home, the Las Vegas Valley Water District (LVVWD) recently expanded its customer notification system to include automated text messages and phone calls to customers that have spikes in water use or continuous flow through the water meter, which may be an indicator of a leak on the property.

The LVVWD’s advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) system provides near realtime water usage data from the agency’s 431,000 meters. If the system detects a

potential leak or sharp spikes in water use, customers will receive an alert via text and/ or automated phone call recommending they inspect the property for possible leaks. Customers will be directed to the District’s website, lvvwd.com, for information on how to locate and troubleshoot the most common sources of leaks and tips on how to fix them.

To ensure they can receive the automated notification, customers should update their contact information by logging on to the My Account page at lvvwd.com. Customers also are encouraged to sign up for a My Account if they do not have one.

The automated notifications will minimize the potential for “surprise” high water bills and alert customers in advance

of monthly billing cycles to help avoid excessive use charges. The LVVWD this year implemented an excessive use charge to reduce unnecessarily high water use among single-family residential customers whose water use exceeds an established monthly water use threshold that varies by season.

Meanwhile, the Southern Nevada Water Authority (SNWA) has numerous leak-prevent and -detection resources available at snwa.com, including videos on how to find a leak, contacts for water smart plumbers and landscapers, rebate programs for leak detection units, and more, visit lvvwd.com.

Preparing for Summer with Smart Irrigation Controllers

WITH SUMMER APPROACHING, it’s time to adjust your landscape irrigation clock to follow the community’s mandatory seasonal watering schedule.

In effect May 1 through Aug. 31, the summer schedule prohibits spray irrigation between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday watering is prohibited. However, just because you can water more this summer doesn’t mean you need to. Follow these tips to help you maintain a healthy landscape and manage your water bill.

Water in the early morning to minimize the amount of water lost to evaporation and daytime winds.

Water grass on a three- or four-day a week schedule and slowly add additional days as the summer heat increases.

Water your grass no more than 12 minutes total per watering day. It’s all your grass needs. Run sprinklers 3 times a day for 4 minutes each cycle, spaced 1 hour apart.

Plants and trees require much less water than grass. Set your drip irrigation to two to three days a week.

The average customer can save up to $300 annually on their water bills by following the seasonal watering restrictions year-round.

Take advantage of the cash rebate the Southern Nevada Water Authority (SNWA) offers on the purchase of smart irrigation controllers, which use sensors and weather data to automatically adjust irrigation system run times and the amount of water your landscape needs.

The SNWA’s rebate offers 50 percent off the purchase price of a new smart controller, or up to $100, whichever is less. Installing a smart controller can not only help you maintain a healthy landscape through the heat of summer, but it also can help you cut your outdoor water use by as much as 30 percent, which also will save money on your monthly water bill.

For more information about the smart controller rebate and other SNWA programs that can help you save water and money, visit snwa.com.

Right: Smart controllers take the guesswork out of landscape irrigation by automatically connecting with up-to-date local weather data. Pictured are samples of typical controllers found at big-box retailers and landscaping stores.

Yard Waste & Debris Removal

REPUBLIC Services, they handle your bulk trash and junk removal. Did you know that Republic will only pick up yard trimmings if it complies with these stipulations?

❖ Leaves/debris must be in a bag.

❖ Branches must be bundled & no more than 6ft in length.

❖ Each bag and bundle must be less than 50 lbs.

Some sub associations have strict rules about homeowners picking up debris of any kind, in a timely manner, remaining after your trash has been picked up. Please see your sub association for its rule.

Bulk items typically include: *

❖ Couches ❖ Lamps ❖ Rugs ❖ Mattresses ❖ Large Appliances without Freon

*Acceptable bulk items can vary based on your location

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.

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: 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: 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

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

Treviso

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

Treviso@FSRNevada.com

Finance Safety Social P & G Board

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.

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.

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

6. Exterior structural alterations, including exterior color changes

Mark Your Calendars

Republic Bulk Pickup

Schedule A

San Destin-Tivoli

San Destin-Ravello

Schedule B

Club Aliante

Sun City Aliante

Schedule C

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

July 10, 24

August 7, 21

July 11, 25

August 8, 22

July 11, 25

August 8, 22

July 12, 26

August 9, 23

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

Water Leak Email Hot Line

ARC

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

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.

2590 Nature Park Drive, Suite 100 North Las Vegas, NV 89084

Notice of 2023 Board Meetings

Important Phone Numbers

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

July 27

August 24

September 28

October 26

November 16

December - No Board Meeting