February 2024
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FEATURES
GRAYHAWK STAFF Stacey Harvey
Executive Director sharvey@ccmcnet.com
Ashley Scott
Community Manager ascott@ccmcnet.com
Cierra Austin
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In & Around Grayhawk
Assistant Community Manager caustin@ccmcnet.com
Montevina Cocoa Hut
Jenn Sheets
Director of Communications jsheets@ccmcnet.com
Nian Quinn
Inside Scoop
Administrative Coordinator nquinn@ccmcnet.com
Board Briefs......................... 5
Recycling........................... 10
Brush Pickup..................... 10
Solicitors........................... 14
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VISION
Grayhawk: a Sonoran Desert home to vibrant southwestern living with an uncommon commitment to community.
Chantel Martin Maintenance Assistant
MISSION STATEMENT
Grayhawk Community Association strives to enhance quality of life and community strength through inclusion, participation and pragmatic stewardship of human, financial and environmental assets.
GRAYHAWK COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION 7940 E. Thompson Peak Pkwy Suite 102, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
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Manager’s Corner The month of February is often associated with love and kindness, and that theme has made its way into Grayhawk this month. We will be having our Daddy/Daughter Dance on February 17. This dance is a very popular annual event and it is a great chance for all of the men in Grayhawk to bring their special little lady or ladies to this fun-filled dance. This year’s Daddy Daughter Dance and are planning a super fun “Party like BARBIE” theme! Also, February 17 is “Random Acts of Kindness Day”. As Grayhawk residents, I encourage you to consider your own random acts of kindness this month in your community. There are many things you can do for others in your neighborhood or community to show your appreciation and/or kindness. You can offer to keep an eye on a neighbor’s house when they’re away, pull a trash can out for someone in need or watch a neighbor’s pet(s) for them. You can welcome new homeowners to your neighborhood with a “hello” and waive to those you have seen for years. Have you considered a kind email or letter of thanks to the GCA or RVA Board of Directors for all their hard work and for volunteering their time to continue to make Grayhawk an even better community? Speaking of the Board of Directors, this month you will receive information to view the Meet the Candidates video for the Grayhawk Community Association and Retreat Village Association 2024 Board of Directors election. The videos will contain brief question and answer sessions with candidates during which they will share their qualifications, goals for the association, and community interests if elected as a Board member. The Boards of Directors have partnered with Vote HOA Now to provide the 2024 Annual Meeting information and voting electronically. Additional information will be provided throughout the month regarding this year’s Annual Meeting. Make sure that you are signed up for the Grayhawk Buzz weekly email blast by emailing Jennifer Sheets at jsheets@ccmcnet. com. In 2024, we are hoping to have our largest voter turnout ever at Grayhawk. This is your community and we are encouraging you to do your part and become involved in the Board election process. Please take the time to watch the candidate video(s), and vote in this year’s election(s).
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GRAYHAWK ADVERTISING The Grayhawk Community Association (GCA) offers advertising as a service to our community and does not support or endorse the products, persons or services advertised in the Flight. GCA shall not be held liable or responsible for any misleading or incorrect advertising.
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BOARD BRIEFS
Grayhawk Master Association Board of Directors Meeting – January 8, 2024 HOMEOWNER FORUM None DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Paul Alessio discussed current developments in the area including the medical office that is under construction on the Southeast corner of Scottsdale Road and Thompson Peak Pkwy. The land on the Northeast corner of Scottsdale Road and Legacy Blvd. will have a Quick Trip however there is no construction currently underway. OPERATIONAL REVIEW COMMITTEE Don Morse presented information from the January Operational Review Committee. The new hybrid Rav-4 is operational and has been fully equipped. Garda World is working to finalize the digital guard report system with QR code installation throughout the community to assist in monitoring patrol frequency. Martha Troy, Operational Review Committee, worked with a local company to manufacture and install sleeves on the Raptor back entrance barrier arms as a test area. The goal of the covers is to provide additional reflective value as well as improve the overall look when barrier arms have aesthetic damage. This test location will be evaluated for two months and if successful, barrier arm sleeves will be installed on each RVA barrier arm pending board approval. Motion to approve up to $5,000 from the community enhancement committee for barrier arm sleeves pending a positive two month test on sample location, motion passed. The profilograph study of the newly reconstructed areas of Grayhawk Drive was completed and determined that there are unacceptable variations in the finish asphalt. A representative from Michael Frank Consulting and L. Keeley will be in attendance at the next Operational Review Committee meeting
to discuss options for remedy which will then be presented to the RVA board for consideration at their next meeting.
potential design guidelines specific to the Renaissance neighborhood at an upcoming meeting.
LANDSCAPE COMMITTEE Ashley Scott presented the Landscape Committee report on Arlene Smith’s behalf. Key highlights of 2023 landscape initiatives included rip rap projects, bench installations, plant installations, the Plant it Forward campaign and successful transition from Winter to Summer grass.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE David Van Omen reported that the committee met on January 3 and discussed the cell tower leases, office cameras, Ramada and Mailbox updates and the Retreat paving project. Following the September 20, 2023 Strategic Planning meeting, the GCA staff reviewed the information and feedback provided from the meeting and formulated strategic goals and action plans/tasks to accomplish these goals based upon the information supplied by the Board members at the Strategic Planning meeting. Motion to approve the proposed strategic goals action plan as presented. Seconded, and Motion Passes.
COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT COMMITTEE Ashley Scott reported that the committee did not meet. EVENT PLANNING COMMITTEE Jennifer Sheets reported that the committee did not meet this month but have several upcoming events planned including a History of Fashion presentation, Walk and Talk Wednesday, Chocolate Making Class and the Daddy Daughter Dance which is a signature event. There will be volunteer opportunities for board members at upcoming community events. COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE Michael Loya discussed the adjustments to The Flight including reducing the January issue to 16 pages and freshening up the font. The digital issue was published in the Buzz on December 26 and a dedicated email was sent on January 4. ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE Paul Alessio reported that since the last Board meeting, the committee met on December 5 (fourteen submittals) and December 19 (nine submittals). The committee will be discussing
2023-2024 Grayhawk Community Association David Van Omen
Randy Brown
Paul Alessio
Arlene Smith
Derek Moore
Don Morse
President
Vice President Treasurer
Director Director Director
Richard Zielinski Secretary
2023-2024 Retreat Village Association Michael Loya
Jim Ball
President
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Vice President
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BOARD BRIEFS continued BUDGET/FINANCE COMMITTEE Derek Moore reported that the committee did not meet. NEW BUSINESS A proposal from Studio KZ for $3,262.50 was received to provide three architectural photo composite renderings for the proposed design for remodeling the ramadas and mailboxes throughout Grayhawk. This proposal was based on a continuation of the guardhouse project design and would be a community enhancement project if approved. The board also discussed the possibility of including the currently nonoperational call boxes into this project. Motion to approve the proposal for $3,262.50 from Studio KZ to be funded by the community enhancement account. Seconded, and Motion Passes. TREASURER’S REPORT Derek Moore reported that Revenue for November was approximately 7k over and that operating expenses were approximately 52k over budget. MANAGEMENT REPORT Stacey Harvey reported that the holiday light display went well with our vendor being very responsive to any outages that occurred. The Board approved cell tower lease extensions were communicated to vendors. AT&T provided a draft addendum which is currently with the association attorney pending review. Preparation has begun for the 20254 Annual Meeting with the Cal for Candidates mailing. The two open staff positions have been reposted for the new year with additional applications anticipated. The venue for the Annual Meeting was not available on the originally planned date of March 20. Motion to change the 2024 Annual Meeting date to March 19. Seconded, and Motion Passes.
2024 GCA and RVA Board Elections The 2024 Grayhawk Community and Retreat Village Association Board of Director elections will be handled electronically. The candidate information and responses to the questionnaire will be emailed to each homeowner with the official notice of the Annual Meeting and ballot(s) for voting in this year’s Board election(s). Please ensure that we have the correct email address on file by reaching out to Nian Quinn at nquinn@ccmcnet.com or by calling 480-563-9708.
Save the Date! The GCA and RVA Annual Meetings will be held on Tuesday, March 19 at 6 p.m. in the Fairway House at the Grayhawk Golf Club. Residents will elect new Board members, look back on the past year and, more importantly, look forward to what’s in store in the future. There will also be tons of great raffle prizes! Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for light refreshments.
Update Your Contact Information It is so important that we have the most up-to-date contact information for each of our homeowners. Whether it's a garage door left open, a leak in your irrigation or a big upcoming community project, we want to be able to get in touch with you.
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Please take a minute to complete the Resident Information Form on our website so that we can ensure your contact information is current. The form can be found at www.grayhawkcommunity. org by typing “Resident Information Form” in the search box.
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Sunday, Feb. 18 in the Talon Retreat and Sunday, Feb. 25 at the Grayhawk Greenbelt Bike drop off at 9 a.m. both days Enjoy the convenience of a bike tune-up right here in the community. Cost is $60 per bike. Register with Ian at info@curbsidebicycles.com or (920) 574-5585. Find more information on his website at curbsidebicycles.com.
SCAN TO REGISTER FOR ALL CURRENT GRAYHAWK EVENTS
Daddy Daughter Dance
Saturday, Feb. 17 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Grayhawk Elementary School Multipurpose room Grab your favorite young lady and join us to party like BARBIE with dancing, food, a glam station, DIY goodie bag and more. Cost is $30 per couple and $10 per each additional person. There will be some great Barbie themed raffle baskets and even one basket for the dads. Bring cash to purchase raffle tickets the day of the event. If you have address labels or want to create labels with your daughter(s)’ name, it will save having to write your name on every ticket! Register on grayhawkcommunity.org by Feb. 12. No late or day-of registrations will be accepted.
Pi Day Pie Social
Thursday, March 14 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Raptor Room, GCA Office Join the pie-ty at the GCA Office anytime between 1 and 3 p.m. Enjoy variety of pie, coffee, tea and chatting with your Grayhawk neighbors! This is a casual way to socialize and make new friends. Registration is required on grayhawkcommunity.org by Friday, March 8.
Charcuterie Class
Wednesday, March 27 at 6 p.m. Talon Room, GCA Office Connect over a memorable evening of wine and cheese! Join neighbors for a one-hour hands on class with Charcuterie Crossing. Discover the secrets on how to create and style a charcutier board that will WOW your friends and family. Learn how to make a killer cheese spread, style and cut cheese in different ways and make create a salami rose and fruit flower to make your boards pop. Cost is $40 per person which includes pre-prepped food supplies and utensils to create a board to take home. Bring a bottle of wine to share. Space is limited. Register by March 20 at bit.ly/GHCharcuterie.
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SAVE THE DATE: Grayhawk Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, March 30 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
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CITY OF SCOTTSDALE
2024 Brush Pickup Schedule Brush pickup is designed to provide an easy and convenient way for residents to dispose of items generated from their homes which are too large in size or too large in quantity to dispose of in their refuse container. Please stack items neatly, parallel to the street on your front property line, where your trash collection typically takes place.
NEW! 3 DAY RULE Per the City of Scottsdale, residents may place bulk/brush out for collection no sooner than 3 days prior to the Monday of scheduled collection week.
"Should you bag and tie your recyclables before placing them into your recycle bin?" The answer is NO! You should NOT bag your recyclables prior to placing them into your recycle bin. Why, you may ask? Well, your recyclable material travels through a series of mechanical sorting machines that get gummed up with plastic bags causing them to have to shut down. Personnel then have to climb into the machinery and cut away all the bags. So please place your recyclables loosely into your recycle bin. The ONLY exception to this rule would be to contain shredded paper. It is ok to place your shredded paper in a transparent bag which gets pulled off the line to be bailed separately with paper.
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The City of Scottsdale provides very clear guidelines regarding the types of materials that can be left for Brush and Bulk Pickup, as well as the size and placement of the items. Please be sure to visit the City of Scottsdale website at https:// www.scottsdaleaz.gov/solid-waste/brush-bulk-collection and read through those guidelines before placing items out for pickup. Also, remember that each homeowner is responsible for the manner in which their material is placed out for collection, whether or not they hire someone else to do the work.
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Your items will be collected sometime during the week collection is scheduled, beginning on the Monday in the schedule shown here. Please have your items placed by 5 a.m. the Monday of the week scheduled for pickup, however, do not have your items out more than three days prior to that. Thank you for your cooperation. For more information visit www.ScottsdaleAZ.gov/recycle.
TIME FOR CHANGE
As the community ages, more owners are choosing to make updates and improvements to their homes, which is great! Modifications, no matter how small, help to provide value and improve overall home values. As a reminder, any changes that are visible from the street or a neighboring property must be submitted to and approved by the Architectural Review Committee. These modifications can include (but are not limited to) landscaping, windows, paint, light fixtures and house numbers. The committee typically meets twice a month on the first and third Tuesday. Applications for modifications are due to the office by no later than noon the Friday prior to the meeting to be placed on the agenda. Applications and more information about submittal requirements can be found on grayhawkcommunity.org under Resident Resources/Design Review or by following bit.ly/ARCprocess.
Before you submit an application to the committee, take a moment to review some of the guidelines for common modifications, common medications in one-sheets found on grayhawkcommunity.org under Resident Resources/Design Review or by following bit.ly/ModificationGuidelines. These will hopefully help clarify what the committee might be looking for before you start the process. Staff members are also happy to help you with any questions. Make an appointment to sit down with Cierra Austin to review your project by contacting her at caustin@ccmcnet. com or 480-563-9708. This ensures that she will be available to give you the time you need to have all of your questions answered.
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MONTEVINA SHARES THE SPIRIT OF GIVING This past holiday season was the 21st year that the residents of Grayhawk’s Montevina neighborhood collected canned goods and monetary donations for St. Mary’s Food Bank in trade for holiday cheer in the form of over-the-top lights and warm cocoa. This year, Montevina neighbors collected $25,765 and 5,473 pounds of food. Monetary and food donations from December of 2023 combined to feed 133,391 people in need
in the valley. That is 133,391 people who had their 2023 made a little better by the kindness of others. The generosity shown by the Montevina neighbors, who volunteer precious time during one of the busiest months of the year to man the Cocoa Hut, is a wonderful example of the spirit of Grayhawk. Thank you, Montevina residents, for your selflessness. And thank to all that stopped by to donate!
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Solicitors in Your Community Solicitors can be a nuisance, and it is not unusual for the Grayhawk Community Association management team to receive phone calls regarding solicitors in the community. Community patrol can always make contact with solicitors, but they cannot always ask them to leave, as the City of Scottsdale does allow solicitors under certain circumstances. The City of Scottsdale classifies two types of solicitors: 1. People who are actually selling something or collecting money for a charitable foundation 2. People who are handing out handbills (advertisements) or leaving them at doors The first type of solicitor or required to have a permit to go door to door from the City of Scottsdale and must display it or at least have it readily available upon request. Those solicitors, traveling from business to business or house to house attempting to take orders for sale of goods or future delivery of serves, are required to pay a $10 per day licensing fee as well as provide a fingerprint and background check. Application must be made 30 days prior to the event or solicitation. They are allowed to work between the hours of 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. Residents can still call Scottsdale PD and they will respond since they can take enforcement action if the
subject doesn’t have a permit from the city. But if the solicitor has the proper permitting and is working within the time parameters, and not going to houses that have the signage prohibiting solicitation, than they are able to do so without restriction from the police. The second type of solicitor does not need a permit. The distribution of printed materials including handbills, fliers, and door hangers to a residential property in the City of Scottsdale is regulated under the City of Scottsdale's Revised Code (Chapter 19, Sec. 9). While these types of printed materials are allowed, it is a violation to deliver these types of printed materials to a resident who has announced that they do not wish to receive them. Scottsdale PD cannot trespass individuals from public property, which the non-gated portion of Grayhawk would be. Even the “no soliciting” signs that the GCA has placed throughout the community won’t preclude someone from going into the neighborhood to do so. However, if individual homeowners have the no soliciting signs posted on their house, then that would prohibit the solicitors from going to those individual homes. Here are three easy steps of the Residential Handbills Program a resident can take to legally notify a handbill distributor that no printed material is to be placed on the resident's premises.
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ANNOUNCING The citizen must announce that he/ she does not wish to receive handbills. This can be achieved through signage posted in a conspicuous place near the entrance of the residential property. SAMPLE SIGNAGE: NO • Handbills • Advertisements • Unsolicited written materials • Peddlers • Solicitors Scottsdale Revised Code Section 19-9 NOTIFYING If handbill distribution continues after Step 1, the citizen may then notify the Handbills Program Coordinator of the violation and provide copies of the offending handbills. NOTIFICATION OF VIOLATION The Handbills Program Coordinator will then contact the offending advertising, marketing or distribution company(s) in question, to notify them of the violation(s) as well as direct them to respect the citizen’s request by not leaving any further advertising material at that address. If you would like more information about solicitors in Scottsdale, visit the City of Scottsdale website: scottsdaleaz.gov and search “Solicitors”
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