Governing Committees

what does the landscape committee do for the arrowcreek community?

The Landscape Committee works with the ACHOA General Manager Scott Peterlin, Arborist Dave Dingman and Facilities Supervisor Elvin Evans to research concerns they observe, that have been brought to their attention by other residents, and/or by the Board. The committee studies and recommends actions that create a unique ArrowCreek community “look and feel” which is elegant, eye pleasing, consistent with Reno’s climate and natural resources and which might enhance the value of ArrowCreek homes.

The nineteen neighborhoods that make up the ArrowCreek Community were not landscaped in a unifying way by the original developer. Many non-native, invasive, reclaimed water intolerant plant varieties were originally used and have not thrived. The Landscape Committee reviews the reclaimed water reports, listens to the Arborist and Facilities Manager findings and resolutions about landscaping ArrowCreek common lands, and discusses appropriate plantings that tolerate less-than-perfect water, high desert conditions yet still are attractive within ArrowCreek. Through lessons learned in improving the landscape, the Committee then makes recommendations to the ACHOA Board to continue or improve measures for making the community grounds attractive for residents and visitors.

what specific areas does the landscape committee assist with?

» Inventory all existing landscaping elements » Plan for beautifying and consistently organizing the landscaping on all common areas » Study and recommend landscaping actions » Create an atlas of desirable, long-lived, non-invasive, and perennial flowers, plants, shrubs, and trees to be used as the guide for HOA common area plantings » Create an atlas of compatible annual flowering plants for landscape highlighting » Post atlases on arrowcreek.com when completed as a resource for residents’ individual landscaping decisions, noting which plants are best suited for use at residences » Focus on devising an attractive and unique landscape treatment of the East Arrowcreek Parkway corridor between the guard station and the Residents’ Center driveway » Propose the acquisition, siting and/or construction of outdoor sculptures and other architectural features that will complement the character of ArrowCreek within the Reno-Tahoe area » Coordinate with other committees as requested/required » Report regularly to the ACHOA Board

who is on the landscape committee now?

John Krisch (Chairperson), Joyce Seelen (Board Member), Mars Bonfire, Susan Duncan, Elaine Carrick, Shannon Giolito, Kathleen Graham, and Tom Reardon

how can a resident attend the landscape committee's meetings?

Participation is allowed by residents who are not Committee members. Residents wishing to attend a meeting can get the date, time, and location by contacting the Community Manager, Jeanne Tarantino (775-334-7403). Meeting date information is also posted on the www.arrowcreek.com website.

how can a resident join the landscape committee?

Residents interested in joining the Landscape Committee (or any other committee) can find an Committee Interest form on www/ TownSq.io and on the HOA website (www.arrowcreek.com). Click on “Committee” and then “Interest Form” to obtain the form.