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to the detriment of the Board’s following its published agenda and operating goals. To this end, the ACHOA Board and advisory committees design and send out surveys to the lot owners and provide time for comments at Board meetings. In addition, lot owners can attend any advisory committee meetings and provide comments.

Lot owners need to realize that their ACHOA Board must operate the Association as a business. Making decisions on behalf of our Association requires individuals with business savvy. It is important that volunteers for the Board are on the board for the right reasons - not for self-interest, not to promote their own agendas, or to exert personal control. They must put the community first. The most successful HOAs have a strong strategic plan in place. The ACHOA strategic plan is designed to identify goals for the entire Association, and it outlines strategies and plans to achieve those goals. The plan provides a roadmap for where the community and lot owners want to be in the next 5 to 10 years, no matter who is on the Board. With the ACHOA strategic plan, the Board members create a legacy and guidelines for future boards to follow. The ACHOA is fortunate to have a strong strategic plan that guides its decisions and points the way to a successful future.

Given these requirements, the ArrowCreek community needs qualified and talented lot owners to volunteer their time and talents for the Board and its advisory committees. They need a commitment to being an advocate, a doer, and a visionary so that the community will continue to be strong. We need strong leadership that puts the community first. Note: This article is adapted from a February 25, 2021, article published online by FirstService Residential.

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many violations and conduct hearings is a labor-intensive process for management, staff and the board. It would be nice not to have to spend so much time on that!

The 25 MPH speed limit in ArrowCreek was set by Washoe County due to multiple golf cart crossings, multiple bus stops, narrow width of roads with open ditches, a high percentage of slope on all main roadways, and severe seasonal weather conditions. Did you know that it takes twice as far to stop at 40 MPH (164 feet) compared to 25 MPH (84 feet)? See Kurt Bickel’s article in this issue for more information on speed and safety. A big thank you to all the safe drivers!

QsPEEDING. WHY SHOULD WE SLOW DOWN? The July 25, 2021 vehicle accident on Arrowcreek Parkway that took out utility boxes causing power outages and loss

&of AT&T services has prompted many questions regarding speed enforcement in ArrowCreek as well as the longstanding question, why is the speed limit in ArrowCreek 25 MPH? A The updated radar cameras are detecting more speeders (refer to the July AC View for articles on the new cameras). There have been more moving vehicle violations, hearings, and fines. Speeding is a problem. On the other side, I hear from many of you who say, “when I drive the 25 MPH speed limit, people tailgate me and give ‘not so kind’ gestures.” PLEASE EVERYONE, stop giving others a bad time for going the speed limit. You should be going the speed limit, too! If you find yourself always in a rush, then allow more time so you can drive through the neighborhood safely. Having to process so

Jeanne Tarantino ,

Jeanne Tarantino, Community Manager CMCA, AMS, PCAM