The Coronavirus is still with us and likely will be for the foreseeable future. The changing government restrictions make it very difficult to schedule events. We are planning to hold events later in the year if at all possible. Watch for E-blasts and check the association’s website (www. stonebridgeranch.com) and its Facebook page: Stonebridge Ranch Community Association (SRCA) for regular updates and current information. The pools have been open at 50% capacity and have had a steady attendance. In this month’s issue, there is an update on Amenities Committee activities, the Compliance Notification process, and an article about our residents’ Top 10 favorite things about Stonebridge Ranch.
hold many of F ROM T HE P RESIDENT the activities we normally schedule due to the virus restrictions. Check our web site regularly and watch for E-blasts for the latest information from the Association. These decisions are subject to changing conditions and will be updated to comply with any new government orders issued. In our continuing review of operational guidelines, we reviewed and updated guidelines for the Collections Committee, Finance Committee, and guidelines for Insurance for any homes owned by the Association.
Board Meeting, July 16, 2020 The Board meeting of July 16, 2020 was called to order at 12:30 PM. This Board meeting was held in our HOA office Board room. All Board members were present ( Joe Closs and Amanda Batson via Zoom) along with our Director of Operations, and by phone, CMA’s CFO and President. The meeting began with a Homeowners Open Forum. Five homeowners appeared. One to discuss a violation, one to discuss the proposed Event Center at Virginia Parkway and Lake Forest, one to request we contact AT&T to request they install fiber optic cable throughout Stonebridge, and one to request we allow Polygol (or equivalent) roof covering for Pergolas/Arbors. The next item of business was to ratify the minutes of the previous Board meeting and all decisions made since the last Board meeting. We also approved Linda Reith to the Landscape and Grounds Committee.
Executive Session The Board of Directors accepted the resignation of Treasurer Michael Kaltenbaugh effective July 31, 2020. He is moving back to Australia to take a senior management position. He will be missed as he made many significant contributions during his time on the Board. In view of the resignation, the Board approved Norm Counts to continue as Vice President and temporarily serve as Treasurer. Secretary Norton was appointed to the Collections Committee. The Board reviewed and approved the Foreclosure Report. We approved the recommendations of the Appeals Committee. We also reviewed and accepted the Collections Committee Report, the Violations Report, and the Project Expenditures Report. The Director of Operations updated us on pending legal issues. We also discussed the status of our partnership and contract negotiations with our Irrigation contractor. From the Homeowners Open Forum, the Board approved the use of Polygol as a roof material for Pergolas/Arbors. The Modifications Committee will be writing the design guidelines for its use and presenting them at the August BOD meeting for final approval. We also declined a request to change the guidelines to permit front yard swings. We approved the acquisition of two fish feeders to determine if that was a viable way to feed the fish in our ponds.
Old Business We discussed the Covid-19 virus to decide what actions to take during the next several weeks. > Allowing up to five guests per household to use the pools at normal fees or with the guest pass. > The office is open. Appointments are still required for meetings with a specific individual. You can “walk in” for an ID. > Facemasks are required to enter the office. > The Community Room is reopened at 50% capacity for rental and use. We postponed or cancelled most of the events scheduled for August except for Homeowners Meet and Greet on Aug. 12, the Adult Pool Party on Aug. 14, Coffee, Cars & Cycles on Aug. 15, and Bingo on Aug. 11, 19 and 27. We approved (subject to change) the following events for September: > Homeowners Meet and Greet on Sept. 9. > Bingo on Sept. 8, 16, and 24. > Labor Day at the Beach Club on Sept. 7 with a DJ. > Book Club on Sept. 14. > Stonebridge Ranch Day scheduled for Saturday, Sept 19. In addition to the pool being open, we are planning an evening concert and fireworks. We will not be able to
New Business We discussed beginning negotiations to have two Pickleball coaches to provide lessons to interested homeowners. We approved a new five-year agreement with our current auditors, Timothy Devolt & Co., to conduct the Association’s annual audit.
Association Reports We reviewed and approved the Financial Reports including the Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Variance Report, Reserve Budget, Accounts Receivable, Bad Debts and Investments. Board Liaisons presented updates on committee activities reflected in Committee minutes, and updates to our Strategic plan. The meeting adjourned at 5:50 PM. Jon Dell’Antonia President, Board of Directors
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| September 2020
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