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Fall 2016 | Wingfield Springs Community Association Newsletter

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hhhh! Those warm days of summer are rapidly replaced by cooler temperatures. Leaves will be turning colors anytime now. Great time of year! We will enter the holiday season before we know it. Time flies!

This period of year also signals for your Board to prepare the 2017 budget.

The final budget proposal will be presented at the Board meeting scheduled on October 27th 6 p.m. at the Red Hawk Private Members Lounge located across the We invite all military breezeway from David’s Grill. Your Board of Directors personnel from this takes the budget preparation community for brew and very seriously as it contains several investment aspects nibbles on us. focused on maintaining or even increasing our quality of life here at Wingfield Springs. We hope to see you in the audience.

During the October Board meeting we are honored to have prestigious guest speakers covering City affairs, City law enforcement focus and updates, Village 30 project status update.

November 11 4 to 6 p.m.

David’s Grill

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City of Sparks – Ward 4 Councilwoman: Charlene Bybee City of Sparks – Chief of Police: Chief Brian Allen Project Lead – Wingfield Cove (Village 30): Seeno Construction – Jackie Seeno

Very informative sessions in store for you.

Fall season also recognizes our military veterans. November 11th is a day that brings out several emotions for all those who protected our freedom. A few of us regular folks got together on that date last year and invited fellow veterans for a few brews/ appetizers. It worked out very well so we are expanding some this year. We invite all veteran military personnel from this community to join us on November 11th at David’s Grill from 4 to 6 p.m. for brew and nibbles on us. Come as you are or in your military uniform. Great time to meet others who defended plus exchange stories and jokes. We look forward to your presence.

Board Director Elections: This year three Board Director seats are up for renewal for a two years term covering 2016–2018. If you have time available to give back to the community this is a great volunteer means to do so plus it benefits your property value and quality of life. Otherwise, at least ensure you cast your vote for the candidates of your choice. The 2017 slate of Directors will be announced at the November 17th annual meeting.

The next release of this Hawk Talk will be in 2017. So on behalf of the Board and our partners we wish you a great Thanksgiving and a very festive holiday season. We look forward to working with you next year. Wishing you all best of health and safe travels wherever you go.

Bob Denis

PRESIDENT, WINGFIELD SPRINGS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

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Community Association Newsletter WSCA Board of Directors PRESIDENT VICE PRESIDENT SECRETARY TREASURER DIRECTOR

Bob Denis, calraisin04@gmail.com Lou Dauria, eplus@aol.com Marilyn Brainard, mebrain@att.net Ray Case, rcase275@gmail.com Richard Jones, rijonesjr@juno.com

Handy Phone Numbers & Information ASSOCIA SIERRA NORTH Telephone: (775) 626-7333 Melissa Robertson, Community Manager Direct Line: (775) 334-7449 Kenia Salazar, Assistant to Melissa Direct Line: (775) 334-7426 Facsimile: (775) 626-7374 Website: www.wingfieldspringshoa.org Email: wfsservice@associasn.com Office Hours: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

Monday through Friday; the phone lines shut down at 4 p.m. on Friday.

WINGFIELD SPRINGS COMMUNITY PATROL (775) 722-6270 Call 911 for emergency services; ambulance, fire, police.

Red Hawk Swim & Fitness Center David’s Grill at Red Hawk Red Hawk Golf Club Washoe County Regional Animal Services Sparks Police Department (Non-emergency) Reno Green Landscaping Call immediately for water related issues.

(775) 626-8699 (775) 626-1000 (775) 626-4599 (775) 353-8900 (775) 353-2231 (775) 852-8952

Please note: Views expressed in HawkTalk are not necessarily the opinions of WSCA, its board members or Associa Sierra North. The editor reserves the right to edit submitted articles for content and space constraints.

Advertising in HawkTalk is paid for by the individual advertisers. WSCA does not necessarily endorse or support any of the advertisers. Advertising monies collected are used to offset the printing costs of each HawkTalk.

HawkTalk is supported in whole by advertising. Newsletter published by: Kathy Hess, Just Imagine Marketing and Design (775) 746-4138 | kathy@justimaginemktg.com

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ello! It’s hard to believe that the year is almost over. I hope that everybody had the opportunity to enjoy some of the fun festivities that Northern Nevada has to offer. Be sure to check out the upcoming events page at the back of this edition.

We sent out many non-compliance letters for items that need attention to include painting, front yards, weeds, oil stains, etc.

The Board has been diligent about utilizing the optional executive session meetings for the purpose of holding violation hearings which speeds up the process a bit. There are still abandoned homes that unfortunately have lawns that are not being maintained by either the owner or the lender. We understand the frustration that this causes for neighbors. The Board and Management are taking necessary action in efforts to resolve these matters by following the Association rules and regulations, fine and lien policies. Once those avenues have become exhausted, the Board has the option to turn the issue over to legal counsel in efforts to pursue these owners as aggressively as possible through a separate process as allowed by law.

I want to take this time to remind everyone of our Sparks office location which is at Vineyards Office Advantage—4894 Sparks Boulevard and is staffed Monday–Thursday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Please feel free to stop by to drop off plans or to make a payment anytime on Monday–Thursday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. If you would like to specifically meet with me and/or just stop by to say hello, please be sure to call me ahead of time at 334-7449 to ensure I am in the office.

As of today, there are less than 300 owners who are registered for the community website. This is a fairly small amount considering there are over 2,100 owners. We highly encourage you to register for the website where you will find meeting minutes, financials, weekly landscape updates, forms and more. Visit www. wingfieldspringshoa.org to register on the website. You will need to click the link to sign up for a new account on the main page. You will then need to enter your account ID, a valid email address and create a password. Please note that the password must contain one uppercase, one numeric and a minimum of seven characters.

The newly revised Rules and Regulations were recently posted to the website; they will be mailed out to all owners with the annual meeting packet. We are also working with the HawkTalk publisher on creating new and updated tenant and owner brochures.

Please keep your eye out for the 2016 Annual Meeting mailer which will be mailed out in early November. This mailer will include the proposed 2017 budget, Board of Directors’ election material and more. I hope to see you at the Annual Members Meeting on November 17th and the Holiday Party on December 10th. Thank you.

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Vice President of Operations — Nevada Certified Supervising Community Manager

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We have loan officers onsite, so you can explore options* that could help lower your mortgage payments, help you get an earlier payoff, or upgrade to a larger home.

Our business bankers can help you build or expand. And bring the kids—we have starter accounts for them, too.

BRING YOUR BANKING HOME.

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Wingfield SpringS Community ASSoCiAtion

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October 13th October 13th October 27th November 17th

Agenda/Budget Workshop Executive Sessions/Hearings Board Meeting Annual Meeting

3:00 5:00 6:00 6:00

Sun Porch Room Sun Porch Room Private Members Lounge Private Members Lounge

Mandatory Mandatory Mandatory Mandatory

Workshops will be held to review the agenda items of the next scheduled board meeting. Homeowners are welcome to attend workshops. No action (vote) will be taken by the Board on any matter discussed or reviewed at a workshop.

Workshop and meeting notices will be published in each HawkTalk newsletter. HawkTalk will be mailed at least ten (10) days before each board meeting.

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Board meeting agendas will be posted on the Association’s website the Friday before each board meeting. You may also obtain an agenda copy by calling ASN at (775) 626-7333.

HawkTalk newsletter articles and suggestions are due to ASN at least four (4) weeks before each Board of Directors meeting.

Rick’s Observations

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e are almost through the 2016 irrigation watering season, but still have warm days before the water is shut-off during October, weather dependent. Thanks to the available water supply from the 2015–2016 winter we have increased our percentage of irrigation times to try and overcome the severe drought conditions from last year.

Yet, the lack of summer rains this year has depleted Red Hawk’s well water. This has caused Red Hawk to distribute lower water quality that contains increased sediment and algae. This lower quality clogs our lines and increases costs to flush and clean the numerous lines and head before re-charging. In addition this summer, we have experienced an increased line breaks and multiple delivery infrastructure (valves, heads, etc.) problems that have kept Reno Green busy repairing and replacing.

We are currently meeting with Red Hawk (David Medina and Ron Gribble) to develop action plan items to resolve the water quality (to add filters and boosters), increase our allotted water amounts, pressure issues, and irrigation water times throughout WSCA. Our meetings have been extremely productive and we anticipate a much improved product for both Red Hawk and WSCA as we work together with Reno Green to prepare for the 2017 irrigation season.

On a good note, the number of isolation box tampering and related vandalism has decreased significantly due to community awareness. Thanks to those who have helped keep an eye out for this and reporting to Associa Sierra North and Reno Green.

Richard “Rick” Jones Page 4

SIXTH NATIONAL SURVEY AFFIRMS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION SUCCESS

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or the sixth time in 11 years, Americans living in homeowners associations and condominiums have told pollsters they are overwhelmingly satisfied in their communities.

The March 2016 survey affirms the findings of almost identical national surveys conducted in 2005, 2007, 2009, 2012 and 2014.

The 2016 survey was conducted by Zogby Analytics for the Foundation for Community Association Research.

The findings from the six surveys are strikingly consistent and rarely vary a standard margin error for national, demographically representative surveys.

4 By large majorities, most residents rate their overall community experience as positive or, at worst, neutral.

4 They say their association board members serve the best interests of their communities.

4 They say their community managers provide valuable support to residents and their associations.

4 They support community association rules because they protect and enhance property values.

The findings objectively refute the unfounded and unsubstantiated myth that the community association model of governance is failing to serve the best interests of Americans who choose to live in commoninterest communities.

Note: The Wingfield Springs Community Association Board of Directors are all members of Community Associations Institute.

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Winterizing Your Irrigation System

Holiday Party

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lease join us to celebrate the December holidays on Saturday, December 10th at the Red Hawk Events Center; this event is sponsored by the Wingfield Springs Community Association.

In an effort to accommodate as many guests as possible, there will be a brunch party from 10 a.m. through 12 noon and a lunch party from 2 p.m. through 4 p.m. There will be a special buffet for everyone at each party. There will be a check-in table at the entrance; Kenia will be checking you and your guests in as you arrive.

Wingfield Springs owners, residents and their immediate family members are invited to attend free of charge; each family/guest may attend either the brunch or the lunch party. In order to allow a maximum number of Wingfield Springs’ residents to attend, please include only directly-related family members. Children 12 years of age and under can decorate holiday cookies, make a holiday craft, and visit with Santa Claus. Children must be accompanied by an adult in order to attend. Adults are welcome to help the children decorate and/or make the craft.

There are always families in need of a helping hand during the holiday season. The WSCA Board of Directors approved conducting a food drive during the annual holiday parties; the Food Bank of Northern Nevada was chosen. Each attending guest is encouraged to bring at least one item from the following list: soup, chili, baked beans, tuna, canned meat, cereal, peanut butter, granola bars.

The Northern Nevada Food Bank will provide the collection barrels. This food bank was recognized as the country’s outstanding food bank.

Reservations must be made in advance no later than noon on December 8th to ksalazar@associasn.com. Please indicate which party and the number of children and adults that will be attending.

Please remember you will be required to provide your name and number of guests which will be verified on the RSVP list by Kenia at the check-in table.

Volunteers are always encouraged to help with the cookie decorating table.

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It is almost time to winterize your irrigation system. This generally involves: 1. Turning off the below ground water valve 2. Setting the control timer in your garage to the “off” position, OPTIONAL 3. Turning off the 2 valves on the back-flow preventer (the upside down “U” shaped assembly that comes out of the ground on the side of the house) 4. Opening the bleed screw 5. Covering the entire assembly with an insulation blanket (These are available at most hardware and home improvement stores) This does not guarantee against problems, but it substantially decreases the chances of damage to your system. These are general instructions, you should check with your system installer for specific winterization recommendations. Also, you should disconnect all exterior hoses from the hose bibs.

Exterior Home Holiday Decorations Holiday decorations may be installed fourteen (14) days before a holiday, and shall be taken down within fourteen (14) days after the holiday. December holiday decorations are permitted to be installed starting November 15th, but not illuminated until Thanksgiving week, at the earliest. December holiday lighting and exterior lawn displays are to be removed by February 1st.

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Wingfield springs Security Report/Analyis 3rd QTR 2016

Alarm Response

SNOW MAINTENANCE REMINDER

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he City of Sparks Section 12.16.035 regulates the Maintenance of sidewalks.

A. Property owners shall be responsible for the general maintenance of a sidewalk in the public right-of-way that abuts the property of the owner, including, without limitation, sweeping, removal of snow, ice and weeds, and maintenance preventing any grass, shrubs or trees from encroaching upon the sidewalk.

B. In the event snow and ice on a sidewalk become so hard that it cannot be removed without likelihood of damage to the sidewalk, the person or entity charged with its removal shall cause enough sand or other abrasive to be put on the sidewalk to make travel thereon reasonable safe. (Ord. 1349 ยง 1, 1982.)

Please do not move snow from your driveway or walkway onto the sidewalk or street.

All of the streets in Wingfield Springs are maintained, including snow removal, by the City of Sparks with the following subassociation exceptions: 1. Bella Vista; private streets 2. The Fairways; private streets 3. Tavo Valera; Aston Circle is maintained by the City of Page 6

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Animal Control/Recovery

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Barking Dog

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Emergency Services

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HOA Policy Violation

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Maintenance Issue

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Noise Disturbance

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Open Garage Door

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Parking Violation Flyer/Sticker

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Property Damage

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Resident Complaint/Concern

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Suspicious Person(s)/Activity

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Trash Container Violation

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Trespass

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Unwanted Subject

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Vandalism/Graffiti

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Sparks, the courts are maintained by the Tavo Valera Homeowners Association.

The Board understands that per the City of Sparks ordinance, snow removal on sidewalks is the responsibility of each individual owner. However, as a courtesy, the Board has decided to have some sidewalks (excluding cul de sacs) within the Community cleared.

Clearing the sidewalks on these streets will only commence for storms creating at least two inches of snow.

The total annual budget for the snow removal service is not-toexceed $10,000; after which the Board will be required to decide to spend more money if required.

The sidewalks have been prioritized based on the primary access streets and consist of: Priority 1: Wingfield Springs Rd. end to end (General Thatcher to Poco Bueno); Wingfield Springs Pkwy. both the north and south sides; Wingfield Hills Rd. from Vista to Wingfield Springs Pkwy.

Priority 2: General Thatcher/South Florentine; Rey Del Sierra Dr./Poco Rey Dr.; Silverton Wy.; 10 Mile Dr./Banestone; Oxley/ Solstice; Singing Hills Dr.; Old Waverly Dr.; Ingleston Dr.; Lawry Dr.; Cinnamon Dr.; Eagle Wing; Silver King; Island Queen Dr.; Decoy Dr.; Little Easy Dr.; La Costa; Ash Peak; Pride; Poco Bueno Circle; Ambush Ridge; Grosmont HawkTalk | Fall 2016

Strong Home Sales Continue at Red Hawk!

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f you think there are a lot more homes for sale at Red Hawk, you’re right. As of September 15th, there were 67 homes for sale ranging from $253,000 to $895,000 at an average of $166 per square foot.

There were 92 home sales in the last 12 months and 113 the year before.

This summer, 30 homes were sold in Red Hawk at an average of $163 a square foot. This compares to the same period in 2015 when there were 32 homes sold for an average of $147 a square foot. Prices have risen an impressive 11% summer to summer. The time it takes to sell a home has increased because there are more available homes for sale. The average days on market increased a little over a month from 82 in 2015 to 118 in 2016 during the summer.

It’s nice to see more custom homes selling. In the past year, 11 homes over $500,000 sold compared to four the previous year. In the last 12 months the sales price was $175.80 per square foot for these homes.

There are currently 18 custom homes for sale from $525,000 to $895,000.

They average $184 a square foot and have been on the market for an average of 80 days.

What does all this mean to you? Even with the increased inventory in Red Hawk, demand for our community is great and it’s continuing to be seller’s market. Prices have continued to increase, but at a slightly slower rate than in recent history. If you’re selling, homes are taking a little longer to sell, so be patient. Even with more homes on the market, the supply of homes has not outstripped demand. This is all good news as the market settles a bit and allows sellers and buyers the time for successful transactions.

Beth Cooney—Dickson Realty 775-544-6026 beth.cooney@me.com

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CITY OF SPARKS HOMETOWNE CHRISTMAS PARADE

October 6–9

LAKE TAHOE MARATHON & RUN TAHOE EVENTS Saturday Events: kayak, stand-up paddleboard, swims, Optimist kids fun runs, 5K Pumpkin Run, Duathlon (half mile swim and a 5K).

Sunday Races: 10K, Rubicon Half Marathon, 20 Miler, Lake Tahoe Marathon.

Other events over the 3-day week end include: 52.4 Mile Double Marathon; 72 Mile Ultra around the lake; 3-day Tahoe Half Marathon Trifecta; 3-day Tahoe Triple Marathon; 3-day Super Triple Marathon October 23 | 11 a.m.–5 p.m.

PUMPKINPALOOZA Named a “Top 10 Event” by Food Network Magazine in 2014, festivities take place from 11 a.m.–5 p.m. on Sparks Victorian Square. Build and race a pumpkin in the Pumpkin Derby; participate in the children’s costume parade; enjoy storytelling in the Haunted School House; play carnival style games from Circus Circus; compete in pie-eating, pumpkin seed spitting, marshmallow shooting and mummy wrapping contests; enter your pumpkins in the beauty contest; enjoy live music and more! The harvest festival benefits the Northern Nevada Center for Independent Living.

Friday, December 2 (Tree lighting) Downtown Sparks Victorian Square. Free entertainment, singalong and cocoa for the kids. The Sparks Rotary Club will pull the winning ticket for their Mad Money Raffle of $10,000!

Saturday, December 3 (Ugly Sweater Run) 10:00 a.m.

Scheels is kicking off the parade with an Ugly Sweater Run; two miles around the Sparks Marina for fun and giggles. Registration is available at Scheels Customer Service Desk. 100% of proceeds will benefit Toys for Tots.

Saturday, December 3 (Parade) 1:00 p.m.

Enthusiastic spectators line the parade route on Victorian Square for their chance to see Santa and celebrate the holiday season. The Christmas parade features hundreds of parade entries, including floats, marching bands, animal groups and Santa himself.

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October 29 | 8 a.m.–2 p.m.

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