PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

Kevin Frawley, President Desert Mountain HOA

The Master Board of Directors for the Desert Mountain Master Association continues its efforts to keep the community among the best in the country. The newly elected Board had its second meeting on March 13 and the proposed Community Enhancement Fund was discussed.

The Community Enhancement Fund was formally proposed by the Board via a resolution to establish a 0.50% (half of 1%) fee on future home/lot sales. Funds raised with such fees would be utilized to supplement reserve funds for future capital improvement projects such as roadway replacements, security enhancements, and unanticipated major capital expenses.

The official notice of the proposal was mailed and emailed in January. Due to this decision being categorized as a major decision in the community’s governing documents, the community had 45 days to express their objection, if any, to establish the fund. If more than 10% of residents expressed an objection, the resolution could then be brought to a community-wide vote. It’s important that all homeowners understand that the Board was required to proceed in this manner.

The 45-day voting period ended on March 10, and the Association did record more than 10% of the community objecting to the establishment of the fund as presented. Now, the Board must decide whether to submit the proposal to the entire community, and if so, when.

The Board of Directors met with the Council of

Presidents March 27 to discuss the fund and hear directly from members of the Council of Presidents. The Council of Presidents includes the president from each incorporated village and the representative for each unincorporated village. We will continue to keep you updated on any decisions regarding the proposed fund.

Also during the Council of Presidents meeting, members heard a presentation from Desert iNet. The Board of Directors has approved an agreement with Desert iNet to install fiber in the community in phases. We will keep you updated as this project progresses. We’re looking forward to being able to have an alternate Internet option available in the community.

March’s Board meeting was also the first without longtime Board Member Mike Klonoski. Mr. Klonoski resigned from the Board, effective March 1. I would like to take this opportunity to thank him for his more than 20 years of volunteering with the Desert Mountain community and for his years of service on the Desert Mountain Club Board. Both the Club and this community are better for his valuable contributions.

When a Board Member resigns, the Board is tasked with appointing an interim replacement. The Board will be discussing this in detail, and an announcement will be made on the pending Board appointment as soon as possible.

Sincerely,

Kevin Frawley, President Desert Mountain HOA