The November-December 2024 Edition of the Aerial Magazine
Your Friendly Neighborhood Patrol
SECURITAS’ roving security patrols serve as the vigilant guardians of our communities, providing a proactive approach to safety and security. By continuously monitoring neighborhoods, these patrols deter criminal activity, ensuring a safer environment for residents and local businesses. Their visible presence fosters a sense of security, while their quick response capabilities address incidents before they escalate. Beyond crime prevention, roving security officers engage with community members, building trust and encouraging a collaborative spirit. In essence, they play a vital role in enhancing the overall well-being of the community, making it a better place for everyone to live, work, and thrive.
Check out a few highlights from September and October 2024! September 2024:
Security Officer Holfels observed a water leak coming from a home on Fabulous Finches Avenue. Security Officer Holfels was able to contact the resident to advise them of the active leak.
Security Officer Thomas received a call from the Sun City Patrol advising they encountered an adult seemingly wandering in and out of the nearby golf course on Flyway Court. Upon arrival, Security Officer Thomas and Security continues on page 10
From the President
Safety Patrol
Every day, the Board and Safety committee members receive the safety patrol, Securitas’ incident reports for the previous day. It occurred to me that homeowners might be interested in some of the incidents the safety patrol responds to and how they sometimes interact with EMS, NLVPD and Gothic. Starting with this issue of the Aerial, every issue will have an article about interesting incidents the safety patrol to which the safety patrol responds to. As you will read, they do much more than attempt to prevent crime and respond to homeowner’s calls for assistance.
Important Decisions at the September 2024 Board Meeting
• At the August Board Meeting, the Board voted to ask Twilight to review their original proposal to install, take down, and store our Holiday lights and sharpen their pencil. As a result, they reduced their proposal from $36,319.30 to $30,889.80, which the Board approved.
• The Board approved the contract changes from Securitas, which included increasing the wages for the officers and an increase in the cost of the vehicles.
• The Board approved a renewal quote from Labarre/Oksnee for our Cyber Insurance with no increase in premium from the previous year.
• Unfortunately, there are quite a few vehicle accidents every month that damage and destroy our landscaping. One recently destroyed an electrical pedestal that controlled many irrigation timers. The Board voted to replace the pedestal with a new pedestal at a cost of $9,752.10. Obtaining the accident report or taking down the driver’s information (so we can be reimbursed by their insurance company) is one of the things the safety patrol does.
Board of Directors
Michael Breault, President
R. Wayne Headrick, Vice President
Rachelle Church, Secretary
Stanley Wright, Treasurer
Edward Ernest, Director
Jim Spencer, Director
Heather McAlister, 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
• Because of the above-mentioned electrical pedestal that controls many of the irrigation timers, the long lead time to obtain a replacement, and the excessive heat at the time, Twilight, our electrical company, installed a temporary battery-operated system to operate our watering valves, which the Board approved for $3,800.00. continues on page 5
Management Office Hours Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Securitas Roving Patrol
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.
1. Patios
2. Patio covers
3. Pools and spas
Improvements include, but are not limited to:
4. Trampolines, swing sets, and other playground equipment
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
7. Any landscaping changes, including replacement of plants or trees with differing plants or trees
8. Fences, gates, and walls
9. Solar panels
The Courts at Aliante: Sarah Davi Cove at Aliante: Vacant
Estates at Aliante: Vacant
Fields: Elie Taylor
Manor at Aliante: Vacant
Prominence at Aliante: Launa Esparza
10. Security doors
5. Auxiliary structures, including sheds
6. Exterior structural alterations, including exterior color changes
Seasons: Vacant
Seville Etage: Matthew Olden
Sun City Aliante: Ed Sloman
Terrasini: Sue DeLong
Treviso: Gene Neal
Community Hotline (702) 399-4273
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
Compliance Committee
Thursday, November 7th, 2024 5:00 p.m.
Thursday, December 5th, 2024 5:00 p.m.
Finance Committee
Tuesday, November 19th, 2024 5:00 p.m. No meeting in December
Property and Grounds Committee
Tuesday, November 5th, 2024 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday, December 3rd, 2024 4:30 p.m.
Publications Committee
No meeting in November
Monday, November 16th, 2024 4:00 p.m.
Safety Committee
Wednesday, November 6th, 2024 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday, December 4th, 2024 4:30 p.m.
Social Committee
Monday, November 4th, 2024 4:00 p.m.
Monday, December 2nd, 2024 4:00 p.m.
Committee Members
Architectural Review Committee
Michael Breault (Board Liaison)
Dana Campbell (Chair)
Emilio Brunetti
Joyce Pizzo
Stan Wright
Gene Neal
Cynthia Knight
Liza Chimal (Staff Liaison)
Compliance Committee
Ed Ernest (Board Liaison)
Dennis Spoto (Chair)
Tiana Hudson
Lee Kaainoni
Joyce Pizzo
Harold Witherspoon
Liza Chimal (Staff Liaison)
Finance Committee
Stanley Wright (Board Liaison)
Gene Neal
Cherie White
Elie Taylor
David Thissen
Janelle Fuhrmann (Staff Liaison)
Property & Grounds Committee
Jim Spencer (Board Liaison)
Dennis Spoto (Chair)
Property & Grounds continued
Wilson Langford
Tim Yanchisin
Oscar Mandujano
Janelle Fuhrmann (Staff Liaison)
Publications Committee
R. Wayne Headrick (Board Liaison)
Gabriella Murata (Staff Liaison)
Safety Committee
Rachelle Church (Board Liaison)
Wilson Langford (Chair)
Bill Foster
Lynn Geils
Debbie Wiechecki
Elie Taylor
Janelle Fuhrmann (Staff Liaison)
Social Committee
Heather McAlister (Board Liaison)
Joyce Pizzo (Chair)
Samesha Ramadan
Dennis Spoto
Barbara Spoto
Tiana Hudson
Rita Wang
Gabriella Murata (Staff Liaison)
Upcoming Board Meetings
Thursday, November 21st, 2024
6:00 p.m. Executive session (closed to homeowners)
7:00 p.m. Board of Directors meeting (open to homeowners virtually and in person)
There are no Board Meetings in December.
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
From the Mailbag
Advertising in the Aerial
With over 6,000 homes in the Aliante Master HOA community, advertising in the Aerial Newsletter is a great way to get noticed! Our newsletter is the perfect platform to connect with your neighbors. Join us in fostering a strong community spirit while boosting your business visibility. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity—spread the word and watch your business thrive!
As of October 2024, below are the current rates for display advertising:
Full Page Ad (8” x 10.875”)
- 1 Issue: $975 per issue
- 3 Issues: $880 per issue
- 6 Issues: $785 per issue
Half Page Ad (8” x 5.2125”)
- 1 Issue: $600 per issue
- 3 Issues: $550 per issue
- 6 Issues: $490 per issue
Quarter Page Ad (3.875” x 5.3125”)
- 1 Issue: $365 per issue
- 3 Issues: $330 per issue
- 6 Issues: $295 per issue
Eighth Page Ad (3.875” x 2.5”)
- 1 Issue: $245 per issue
- 3 Issues: $220 per issue
- 6 Issues: $195 per issue
For more information on having an ad in the Aerial, please reach out to the Aliante Master HOA team at aliantemaster@fsrnevada.com or at 702-399-4273.
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Committee & 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.
From the Treasurer
BALANCE SHEET FOR AUGUST 2024
Cash in the operating accounts totaled $1,776,702.
Cash in the reserve accounts totaled $3,228,107. Cash in the Legal fund totaled $79,683. 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 2024 should be $2,605,464.
Delinquent accounts receivable totaled $1,288,377. Accounts receivable balances include uncollected fines of $1,204, 627. Delinquent receivables are being col lected in accordance with the Association’s collection policy.
Income & Expense Statement
For the month ending August 31, 2024, Operating Income amounted to $367,392. The Association incurred $367,733 in expenses which included a transfer of $55,645 to the reserve account.
BALANCE SHEET FOR SEPTEMBER 2024
Cash in the operating accounts totaled $1,664.986.
Reserve fund revenue amounted to a net of $(9,012) including interest income and $55,645 transfer from the operating fund. Expenses amounted to $63,202.
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.
Cash in the reserve accounts totaled $3,231,374. Cash in the Legal fund totaled $79,732. 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 2024 should be $2,605,464. Delinquent accounts receivable totaled $1,314,753. Accounts receivable balances include uncollected fines of $1,225,779. Delinquent receivables are being collected in accordance with the Association’s collection policy.
Income & Expense Statement
For the month ending September 30, 2024, Operating Income amounted to $370,716. The Association incurred $448,902 in expenses which included a transfer of $55,645 to the reserve account.
Reserve fund revenue amounted to a net of $55,914 including interest income and $55,645 transfer from the operating fund. Expenses amounted to $55,914.
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 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.
From the President
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• The Board also approved a proposal from Twilight to replace the bollard lights in the walking trails in the amount of $31,025.93. This was an expected expense per our Reserve Study.
• The Board approved a proposal from Gothic Landscaping to renovate the two entrances to Serenata at a cost of $67,599, to be paid from Reserves.
• We continue to remove nonfunctional turf as mandated by Nevada Assembly Bill 356. The Board approved a proposal from Gothic to remove additional nonfunctional turf in Parcel 59 (Phase 2) and replace it with draught tolerant plants at a cost of $56,820.00. The expected SNWA rebate is $23,400.00 and the expected water savings per year for this area is 858,000 gallons.
• The Board approved a proposal from Gothic in the amount of $10,529.25 to replace 303 linear feet of damaged mow curb on the West side of Nature Discovery Park. The Association is responsible for a 10’ wide section between the sidewalk and the grass in the park.
• The Board approved increasing our Community Manager’s limit to approve expenses without Board approval from $1,000.00 to $5,000.00. This was brought about by the need for an urgent approval of the $3,800.00 for a temporary repair to the irrigation system timers previously mentioned.
• The United States Congress approved the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) requiring Board members of all corporations to provide personal information to the IRS. The purpose is to help prevent tax fraud. The filing fee is $200.00 no matter who prepares and files the documents. The Board approved our management company’s proposal in the amount of $450.00 to take responsibility to prepare and file the documents.
• The Association keeps much of its Reserve Cash set aside for future repairs in CDs. FirstService Residential monitors the expiration date of these CDs and makes recommendations for the purchase of new CDs. The Board accepted their latest recommendation.
• The Board approved the 2025 budget with no increase in assessments.
Important Decisions at the October 2024 Board Meeting
• The Board reviewed proposals for performing our annual audit and filing our income taxes. We reviewed proposals from Hilburn and Lein and Kasminoff and Associates in the amount of $6,750.00 and $$6,375.00, respectively. We approved the proposal from Hilburn and Lein as recommended by our Finance Committee.
• For the first time in the 22-year history of the Aliante Master Association, we had a tie in the District 2 Director election, which comprises approximately one third of our homes. The majority are in Sun City Aliante. Our legal counsel advised us to hold another election. The second election cost the Association $7,493.00 for ballot printing, mailing, and postage. If this had occurred for the Director at Large position, which would require ballot printing and Mailing for all 6,616 homes, the cost would have been approximately triple or $19,559.00. This unexpected
cost would not be included in our budget. Director Wayne Headrick, who is a retired Colonel and holds a PhD, wrote a revised Procedure for the Conduct of Elections, which would allow tie votes to be determined by lot, which is a common method in politics to determine the winner in a tie.
• There are four tunnel lights in the tunnel under Aliante Parkway connecting the walking trails on each side. They have been vandalized twice this year resulting in the need to install new lenses. Twilight has provided a proposal to install cages over these lights at a cost of $1,668.00. The Board voted to approve the proposal.
• As I previously reported above, a traffic accident destroyed an electrical pedestal that controls a large section of our irrigation system. Because of the long lead time to obtain new pedestals, the frequency of these pedestals being destroyed by vehicles, and the costs involved for replacement, Board Vice President Jim Spencer has suggested we purchase two pedestals and store them in our storage facility until needed. The cost of each pedestal is $4,600.00 for a total cost of $9,200.00 for two. The Board approved purchasing one replacement pedestal.
• The Board approved a proposal from Gothic in the amount of $3,885.00 to replace 259 plants on Clayton and Deer Springs that were scorched during the extreme heat this summer. Gothic is only charging the association for the plants and not the labor to remove and replace the plants.
• As part of our ongoing removal of nonfunctional turf mandated by Nevada Assembly Bill 356, the Board approved a proposal from Gothic to remove nonfunctional turf in Parcel 59, phase 3 (Final Phase for Parcel 59) and replace it with draught tolerant plants at a cost of $38,565.00. The expected SNWA rebate is $11,895.00 and the expected water savings per year for this area is 439,450 gallons.
• The Board approved a request from the Social Committee to approve a $32,750.27 budget for the upcoming Annual Winter Wonderland Event.
Michael Breault
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.
Maintenance Report:
September 2024
Maintenance
• Aerated all turf areas in the Aliante Community.
• Pruned plants in the medians to the line-of-sight height.
• Medians on Deer Springs South, Aviary, Clayton, and Aliante Pkwy. North have all been serviced.
• Fertilized all turf with 21-7-14 fertilizer, which has a balanced nitrogen source, containing both nitrate-N and ammonium-N. A high nitrate concentration is a prerequisite to feed fast growing crops and ensure good root development, while the ammonium-N is important to keep a sustained delivery of nitrogen.
• Reduced turf mow height from 3” to 2.5” and gradually reduce to 2” height. Why do we reduce the mowing height of the turf? Mowing to a shorter height at the end of the growing season can help prevent lawn diseases and mold by reducing the amount of shade and dampness in the grass. It can also help chop up fallen leaves and other debris that can trap moisture.
• Spot treat weeds on planter beds with herbicide.
• Reduce watering days from 6 days a week to 3 days a week, between September 1st & October 31st.
Continued maintenance in the coming month:
– Resod turf areas, Fall temperatures and precipitation are great conditions for quick establishment of sod roots.
– Tree Pruning in medians, we will continue to clear low hanging branches that are obstructing traffic signs.
– Selective plant pruning, this is the best practice to simplify and strengthen branch structure. This method is a longterm effect resulting in a much better plant aesthetically.
– Continue to trim plants in the medians and maintain the height to the required line of sight height as recommended by CNLV.
– Arroyo Clean up behind San Destin and Autumn Ridge/ Springdale.
Irrigation
• As of mid-September, we have replaced 11 valves. Most of these valve replacements are due to a faulty diaphragm caused by wear & tear.
• We also temporarily installed 30 Battery operated timers and 38 low voltage solenoids on Decatur and Rome to deliver water to plants and trees that were affected by the motor vehicle accident that damaged the power meter box on Deer Springs and Decatur.
October 2024
Maintenance
• Continued to prune plants in the medians to the line-ofsight height of 24”.
• Fertilized all turf with 21-7-14 fertilizer. This fertilizer has a balanced nitrogen source, containing both nitrate-N and ammonium-N. A high nitrate concentration is a prerequisite to feed fast growing crops and ensure good root development, while the ammonium-N is important to keep a sustained delivery of nitrogen.
• Continued to spot treat weeds on planter beds with Ranger Pro Herbicide.
• Resodded turf areas in Parcel 64 adjacent to Springdale.
• Pruned trees in median, continued to clear low hanging branches that are obstructing traffic signs.
• Continued to do selective plant pruning; this is the best practice to simplify and strengthen branch structure. This method is a long-term effect, resulting in a much better plant aesthetically.
• Arroyo clean up behind San Destin, Autumn Ridge, Springdale is on going.
Additional cleanup, maintenance and turf removal:
• Nearly 15” of sediment were removed from turf area in Parcel 59 – Phase 1. In all, about 60 tons of sediment will be removed once the project is completed (see below)
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Gothic
Maintenance Report continued from page 6
Photos 1 to 4: Maintaining a clear line-of-site along medians.
Photos 5 - 6: Arryo maintenance, removing dried weeds, trash, and other debris, trimming back vegitation.
Photos 7 to 12: Maintenance along Clayton, before and after.
Photos: 13 - 14: Temporarily installed 30 Battery operated timers and 38 low voltage solenoids on Decatur and Rome to deliver water to plants and trees that were affected by the motor vehicle accident that damaged the power meter box on Deer Springs and Decatur.
City Council Corner
NOVEMBER IS HERE! I hope everyone had a safe and enjoyable summer, whether you endured the heat here at home or found cooler weather elsewhere. It’s amazing how quickly the months slip by!
I’m happy to share that our annual Veterans and First Responders event at Craig Ranch Park was another success. This wouldn’t have been possible without our generous sponsors, dedicated volunteers and our remarkable Veterans Club. Believe it or not, this year marked the tenth anniversary of honoring these brave men and women!
The 5th annual Paws in the Park was also a resounding success! We hosted plenty of families, pets, and community members for a fun-filled day under the sun. Highlights included adorable pups dressed to impress for the dog costume contest and a pet parade, creative matches in the dog-and-human twinning contest, and on-site vaccinations and microchipping provided by Hearts Alive Village. We also hosted an art auction with Artful Lives. Proceeds raised will benefit Hearts Alive Village Las Vegas and Artful Lives, supporting animal welfare and community initiatives.
A heartfelt thank you to all who attended, participated, and donated. We look forward to seeing you and your furry friends next year for another paws-itively amazing event!
Looking ahead, we are currently working on two critical initiatives that will shape our future in both the near and long term. First, we are excited about
our new 5-Year Strategic Plan, which aims to make our community safer and enhance services to reduce the need for residents to travel outside the city.
A major part of this plan includes the development of a Job Creation Zone across from the VA Hospital. This area will feature medical services, a hospital, a hotel, restaurants, retail spaces, and more—providing much-needed amenities close to home.
In mid-November, we will also vote on an important project in partnership with Tunnels to Towers, a nonprofit founded after the 9/11 attacks. The organization seeks to provide permanent, affordable housing for veterans in Ward 4. Although the Planning Commission denied their initial request on October 9, we are hopeful this issue will be reconsidered when it comes before the City Council on November 20.
This project proposes quality studio apartments for about 112 veterans, offering them a secure place to call home. All applicants will be carefully screened, including checks for addiction and other concerns. In light of the ongoing housing shortage in the Valley, this initiative offers a much-needed opportunity to provide these veterans with a “hand up” in gratitude for their service.
Thank you for your continued support, and I wish you all a safe and meaningful Veterans Day!
Yours in Service, Richard Cherchio Councilman, Ward 4
Holiday Lighting & Decorations
Nothing can put you in the Holiday Spirit aster than seeing Holiday decorations go up! Before you start decorating the outside of your home for the Holidays, we want to share some reminders of the Holiday lighting/decorations Rules and Regulations of the Association.
Outdoor Holiday Decorations: Lights or other decorations may be placed, erected, or displayed on a Lot in commemoration or celebration of publicly observed holidays without the approval of the Board of Directors or its duly appointed designee subject to the following:
a. Such lights or decorations may not unreasonably disturb the peaceful enjoyment of Owners of adjacent homes by illuminating bedrooms, creating noise, or attracting sight-seers.
b. Holiday lights of decorations relating to any publicly observed holiday between December 1st and December 31st of any year may not be displayed before November 15th of the same year.
c. All lights and decorations that are not permanent fixtures of a Lot that were part of the original construction or have been properly approved as permanent improvements by the Master Board or its duly appointed designee
shall be removed within thirty (30) days after the holiday has ended.
d. The Master Board or its duly appointed designee shall have the right, upon thirty (30) days prior written notice, to designate a party to enter upon any Lot and summarily remove exterior lights or decorations displayed in violation of this provision. The individuals removing the lights and decorations shall not be liable to the Owner for trespass, conversion, or damages of any kind except intentional misdeeds and gross negligence.
And please remember:
– Do not place holiday decorations where they can create a trip and fall hazard.
– Only use holiday decorations specifically designed and labeled for outdoor use.
– Do not overload your electrical outlets.
We wish you and your loved ones a magical Holiday season!
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. Use the address, https://AlianteMaster.connectresident.com to log on to the Aliante Master Website.
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.
Are You Missing Out? Safety Spotlight
HELLO ALIANTE NEIGHBORS! The Aliante Master HOA Safety Committee meets the 1st Wednesday of each month. All residents are welcome to join us. Our spotlight is on Securitas, who responds to calls from residents and vendors in Aliante. In addition, they also patrol all Aliante, 24/7. The officers are proactive, professional and support Aliante as well as law enforcement, on occasion.
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.
community, ‘car lock checkers’ and help keep the Aliante community free of signage that is not in compliance with HOA guidelines. In addition, they regularly travel our common areas, identifying potential threats, vandalism and monitoring the general safety so our residents may enjoy these areas.
Some tips to keep your home and family safe:
Proactively prepare for emergencies
Find ways to improve home security
Maintain an appearance of occupancy
ALIANTE SAFETY COMMITTEE
Some examples of the calls responded to: Automobile accidents, damaged landscape, unknown persons in our neighborhoods, door-to-door solicitor, inappropriate behaviors by individuals towards residents, reckless driving in our
Securitas communicates with the Aliante BOD at least weekly, provides reports at the Master Association meetings, and participates in the Safety Committee’s meetings. When you see your neighborhood security officer patrolling, please give them a wave of thanks!
Use exterior lighting
Get to know your neighbors
Organize community safety efforts with your neighbors
Landscape to deter intruders and maintain visibility for security and homeowner
Keep a home-safety checklist accessible to entire household
Educate your children in using the crosswalks safely
The Safety Committee wishes you all a happy fall and safe holiday season.
Your Friendly Neighborhood Patrol
Office Reuben made contact with the adult who appeared to have special needs and stated they were lost. Security Officer Thomas assisted the resident to return to their home safely.
Security Officer Spence received a call from a resident wanting to make a complaint about a vehicle leaking oil at Maybird Drive and Song Sparrow Court. Security Officer Spence responded to the area and was able to locate the vehicle, obtain photos, and report it to the City of North Las Vegas.
Security Officer Arellanes received a call from a 7/11 employee stating someone had locked themselves out of their vehicle and requested assistance from Securitas. Upon arrival, Security Office Andrews made contact with the adult, who then advised their phone was also locked in the vehicle. Security Officer Andrews assisted with getting them in contact with a locksmith.
Security Officer Arellanes was waved down by a resident on San Esteban Avenue stating his daughter was followed home from work by someone driving a Nissan Juke who had previously stolen equipment from her employer. The resident’s daughter stated she had already called NLVPD and was waiting for their arrival. Security Officer Andrews stood by the resident’s home as Security Arellanes conducted a patrol. Security Officer Arellanes encountered the vehicle speeding towards the exit of the community and heading towards Aliante Parkway. Security Officer Arellanes updated NLV Dispatch and advised the resident to call patrol should the vehicle return.
Security Office Arellanes received a call from a resident reporting that while walking on the walking trail behind Prominence, they had observed a dog locked in a small kennel near the sun and with no water. The resident believed the dog belonged to a home in the community. Security Arellanes advised the resident to notify animal control. The resident stated they would
Dead vs Dormant
TREES AND SHRUBS can sometimes be slow to drop leaves in the fall or leaf out in spring. Are they alive, dead, or just plain dormant for the Season?
Luckily for all of us there is an easy way to find out. Let’s play detective, do a little work and determine whether your woody plant is dead, in which case you might as well look for a replacement. But if it’s alive, we’ll know to give it a chance.
First, bend twigs gently. Dead twigs are usually brittle, and snap when bent. Live twigs are flexible and bend without breaking.
Second, and most reliable is the “scratch test.” With your thumbnail or a knife, gently scrape a small part of the outer gray-brown bark from a twig or branch. Directly inside the outer bark on healthy trees/shrubs you’ll find a nice green layer, called the cambium. That’s where the growth of the plant occurs. If you continue scratching away the thin green layer, you’ll
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and asked if patrol could standby for their arrival. Security O ffice Arellanes received a video from the resident of the dog in question. Animal control arrived on scene and made contact with Security Office Arellanes and questioned the resident of the home where the dog belonged and resident stated he would let the dog out of the kennel and only kept them in there to keep them contained. Animal control requested the video the resident had sent to Security Office Arellanes to be included with their report.
October 2024:
Security Officer Tarrants encountered an EMS Ambulance and NLVPD Officer(s) responding to a property on Homing Pigeon Road. Patrol stood by slowing down traffic due to the location of the responding vehicles being at a blind corner.
Security Officer Arellanes was driving on Elkhorn and observed two (2) NLVPD Officers responding to a tree branch blocking a lane. Security Officer Arellanes made contact with NLVPD and asked if they needed patrol to contact Gothic Landscaping. Security Office Arellanes reached out to Milo with Gothic who stated he would send someone out right away. Security Officer Arellanes updated the NLVPD Officers and stood by. While waiting, the NLVPD Officers asked if patrol could block the lane and stay until Gothic arrived as the NLVPD Officers had an accident to attend to. Gothic arrived and removed the branch from the lane.
Security Officer Thomas encountered the rear end of a Toyota Sedan that had been chopped from the main body and was dumped at the dirt lot at the end of Clayton. Security Officer Thomas notified NLV Dispatch. Upon arrival, NLVPD conducted an investigation; the vehicle was towed.
see the whitish inner wood. The presence of the green layer indicates life in the twig or branch. Sample wood from around the tree or shrub to determine whether the entire plant is healthy.
On the other hand, if the scratch test reveals that the layer beneath the outer bark is brown, without the presence of a green layer, that twig or branch portion is dead. Continue checking around the tree or shrub to determine if the entire plant is dead, or just portions. Follow up by bending twigs to see if they snap, giving a second opinion of death.
If after you’ve performed this basic test and are still in doubt, there is nothing wrong with being patient and see what early spring and summer have in store for your plant.
Gothic Landscaping
No Cuts in 2025-but Conservation Remains Essential
THANKS TO OUR community’s ongoing conservation efforts and aboveaverage snowfall and runoff along the Colorado River, Southern Nevada will not experience additional cuts to its water allocation in 2025.
While this is certainly a positive development, it’s important to remember that we live in one of driest cities in the nation and conservation is key. The community is encouraged to continue limiting outdoor water use, take advantage of rebate incentive programs, and reduce water waste to protect our most precious natural resource.
New projections released by the federal Bureau of Reclamation indicate Lake Mead—the source of 90 percent of our community’s supply— will remain in a federally mandated Tier 1 shortage condition through 2025. This means Southern Nevada will be required to reduce its annual Colorado River allocation by 6.8 billion gallons for the second consecutive year.
Although a wetter-then-usual winter improved our water outlook, Lake Mead remains at approximately 33 percent of its capacity. With the ongoing impacts of climate change and reduced river flows, our collective conservation efforts are more important than ever.
Follow these simple tips to help conserve water:
Follow mandatory seasonal watering restrictions: The community’s winter restrictions, in effect Nov. 1 through Feb. 28, limit sprinkler irrigation to one day per week; Sunday watering is prohibited. Also, water-efficient plants and trees on drip irrigation need much less water and can thrive when watered once every seven to 14 days during the winter.
Homeowners: Replace your thirsty grass with water-efficient landscaping and earn incentives of up to $5 per square foot of grass you replace (for a limited time) through the SNWA’s Water Smart Landscapes Rebate Program (WSL).
Prevent and Fix Leaks: Regularly check for leaks in your home and repair them promptly. You can even get a rebate on smart leak detectors that connect with an app on your smartphone through SNWA. Also, report any water waste you notice in the community to your water provider.
To learn more about how you can help conserve water throughout the year,visit snwa.com
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.
Tuesday-Vialleto, Serenata, and San Destin (Brian Cram, Iceland Gull)
Wednesday-La Vella
Thursday-Ravenna, Salerno
Friday-Pavona
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.
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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
Mark Your Calendars
Schedule A
San Destin-Tivoli
Republic Bulk Pickup
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
November 4, 18
December 2, 16, 30
November 5, 22
December 3, 17, 31
November 12, 26
December 10, 24
November 13, 27
December 11, 25
Please note: Trash Containers and garbage cans may only be placed on the curb or at the end of a lot for pickup twelve (12) hours before the scheduled pick-up date and time. The containers and cans must be removed from the pickup location within twelve (12) hours after pickup.(Section 10.3 of the Rules and Regulations) If containers have not been serviced, please contact Republic Services at 702.735.5151
Aliante Master HOA - Committee Descriptions & Openings
Committee Openings Responsibilities
Architectural Review
Compliance
Finance
Property and Grounds (P&G)
0 The Architectural Review Committee is responsible for preserving the architectural integrity of Aliante established within the guidelines of the CC&R’s by reviewing applications for modifications submitted by homeowners. Its purpose is to protect, maintain and enhance Aliante’s property values.
1 To promote and encourage a mutually satisfactory resolution of non-compliance issues within the Community with the intent of maintaining and protecting the value of the Property. The Committee reviews violations, attempts to resolve violations, promote compliance with Deed Restrictions, and educate owners to prevent future violations. They conduct owner hearings and levy violation penalties consistent with the governing documents and adopted policies, subject to review of the Board of Directors.
2 The Finance Committee is commissioned by and responsible to the Aliante Master Association Board of Directors. It is charged with reviewing and recommending the proposed budgets to the Board of Directors, recommending a firm to perform the annual audit and prepare the tax returns of the Association, oversee the investing of the Association and the Cost Center Neighborhoods reserve and operating assessment funds.
3 Provide recommendations and analyses for all landscape, property, and grounds maintenance to the Board of Directors. Advise and assist the Board of Directors by working with management and the landscape contractor to preserve and enhance the esthetic appearance and ambience of the community while at the same time taking into account practical and budgetary constraints. The Committee functions in an advisory capacity to the Board and will present written recommendations for approval.
Publications 6 The Publications Committee provides oversight and guidance regarding the form, content, and publication of generalized, mass communications that are pertinent to the constituent homeowners of the Aliante Master Community Association. The Committee works toward the refinement and improvement of the overall quality, effectiveness, and professional presentation of publications, such as the Aliante Aerial and other media with the understanding that the Board has the final decision on all communication.
Safety 1 The Committee monitors the safety patrol contract, contractor, and post orders, recommends changes and updates to the aforementioned as needed to the Master Association Board of Directors. The Committee will review reports and address any Aliante Master safety issues.
Social
0 Recommend to the Board of Directors social functions and community activities.
Note: All Committee positions are voluntary. We encourage you to consider becoming more involved in your community by joining one of the Aliante Master Association Committees. Committee Interest Forms can be obtained online through the resident portal or via email request to aliantemaster @fsrnevada.com
Consider volunteering on a committee!
Finance • Property & Grounds • Publications • Safety • Social Committees Scan the QR code to obtain a Committee Interest Form.
Thank you for your participation!
Cool Off Your Water Use this Winter
TIME TO MAKE THE SWITCH! Change your watering clock for the winter season. With cooler temperatures settling in, winter watering restrictions are in effect from Nov. 1 through Feb. 28. It’s the perfect opportunity to save water when landscapes need less. Do your part to help protect our precious water supply!
Avoid overwatering your landscape and keep your landscape healthy in the cold months by following these watering tips:
Water during the mid-morning hours to avoid freezing and prevent ice from forming on lawns and sidewalks.
During the winter season, sprinkler irrigation is limited to one assigned day per week; watering is prohibited on Sunday year-round
The colder weather also benefits water-efficient plants and trees on drip irrigation systems, which can survive and even thrive when you water them just one day a week—or less!
Change the time on your irrigation clock to coincide with the end of Daylight-Saving Time on Sunday, Nov. 3.
Turn your irrigation clock off on rainy days.
Follow the seasonal watering restrictions yearround to help you save up to $300 annually on your water bills.
Avoid costly fines! Watering on unassigned days or allowing water to flow off your property may result in a water-waste fee starting at $80. So, chill out— don’t waste water!
For more watering tips and to find your assigned winter watering day, visit snwa.com.
Cold Weather Landscaping Tips
Watering
✔ Limit landscape irrigation to one (1) assigned watering day a week during the winter months. Mandatory water restrictions limit landscape irrigation days from November 1st through February 28th.
✔ Water in the mid-morning to avoid winds that may keep your sprinklers from hitting their grass target. You will also reduce the risk of icing that can occur if you water during morning or evening hours.
Protect Pipes
✔ Insulate your irrigation backflow device by wrapping it with foam insulation or covering it with decorative insulated boulders (sold at garden centers and home improvement stores in various sizes).
✔ Locate your water shut-off valve and backflow device and learn how to turn off water at its source.
Protect Plants
✔ At night, cover plants (Queen Palms, Saguaro Cactus, Roses, etc.) with porous materials such as burlap. Do not use plastic, it can cause condensation and could damage the plants.
✔ Water plants below the surface. Avoid getting water on leaves, petals, etc. Adding protective mulch around the base of the plants will conserve water so you will not have to water as often.
Pruning
✔ The ideal time to hard prune trees and shrubs is in late winter when plants are mostly dormant. For trees, cut off branches that are rubbing, growing towards the ground or just thin out the tree to promote new growth and help with the tree’s overall health.
Mow, Fertilize, Aerate
✔ When mowing your live turf, lower your mower’s height to 1 ½” to stimulate new crown growth
✔ Fertilize in early October with a well balance mix of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium. Fertilize once more in November to get your landscape through the winter. Fertilizers not only improve turf quality, root growth, and color, it also builds cold resistance.
Garden Grubs, these white, C-shaped creatures have soft bodies with legs near the head. They feed on grass roots, plant roots (and organic matter in the soil), causing premature death in your plants and sections of grass in the lawn to die. Grubs eventually turn into adult Beetles and emerge from soil to mate and lay eggs, which hatch into more Grubs.
Depending on soil moisture and temperature, eggs hatch about two weeks after b eing laid, in mid-to late summer. The new generation of root-munching Grubs begins feasting immediately after hatching.
Peak Grub feeding occurs in early fall. Typically Grubs operate a few inches below the soil surface, but bur row deeper (up to 8 inches in northern most areas) before winter arrives.
Treatment: Timing Is Key
Immature Grubs are most sus ceptible to pesticides while young. For most White Grubs this means applying pesticides while newly hatched Grubs are feeding – in mid-to late summer and early fall.
A curative product kills existing Grubs on contact. A preventative pesticide kills Grubs over a longer period of time – those that are present at the time of treatment, as well as those that hatch during the season of application. Because the preventative
contains nitrogen fertilizer, it’s important to keep lawns irrigated after application to avoid burning grass in summer heat
Helpful Tips
• Water in pesticides after application. Watering moves the pesticide down toward soil and also encourages moisture-loving Grubs to move upward.
• Keep an eye on nearby gardens and lawns. If a neighbor has a Grub problem, emerging Beetles will likely migrate toward
Grubs love moisture; populations peak in soil that’s consistently moist. (More female beetles lay eggs in well-maintained gardens, and the Grubs that hatch develop better in such soil than they do in dry, stressed turf.) Droughty summers slow Grub activity and can even disrupt egg hatching. Repair dead lawn
• Add Grub control to soil when replacing plants.
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
PURSUANT TO NEVADA REVISED STATUTES (“NRS”) Chapter 116, this notice is being published to advise you that the Board meetings have been scheduled for 2024. 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
311 Non-Emergency Police (702) 633-9111
NLV Environmental Hazards (702) 633-1290
NLV Graffiti Removal (702) 633-1871
NLV Park Maintenance (702) 633-1256
NLV Park Reservations (702) 633-2418
NLV Street Lights Out (702) 633-1264
NLV Street Repair (702) 633-1313
NLV Traffic Signals/Signs (702) 633-1264
NLV Water Shut Off (702) 633-1275
NLV Water Waste (702) 633-1216
Abandoned Shopping Carts (800) 252-4613
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.
2024 Board of Directors Meetings
The Executive Session begin at 6:00 p.m. General Session meetings begin at 7:00 p.m. Meetings held in Person at 2590 Deer Springs Drive Suite 100, North Las Vegas, NV 89084, please see Agenda for Webex Link.
