Ranch News
February 2014
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Spotlight on Ranch Association
Community Updates
The community is experiencing growth once more with a new development within Horseshoe Canyon called One Silverleaf. The developer—Marley Management Corporation—first contacted the Ranch Association about the project several months ago and made presentations at the October and December board meetings. At the December meeting, the board of directors approved the developer’s proposal to reconfigure certain Ranch Association-owned common areas within Parcel 5.9A in order to create a better-flowing and more aesthetically pleasing development. As of right now, the developer expects to break ground mid-year 2014. Photo: Aprille Slutsky
February is the time to prune trees and bushes
(From left) Fred Green, Shawn Seaton, Joe McGarr, Norm Schuminsky, and Terry Malloy serve on the sevenmember Ranch Association Board of Directors. The other directors are John Henrickson and Stephen Koven.
Ranch Association looking for residents to serve on board The Ranch Association is looking for interested and qualified applicants for the 2014 board of directors. Directors actively participate in their community and have a high level of commitment and desire to drive change. They are leaders who have a vision for DC Ranch’s future. The directors review security processes, procedures, and bids for security contracts; they determine the Ranch Association budget, including assessments; they amend policies when needed, such as changing the enforcement and language in the rental policy; and they discuss and make decisions regarding property concerns such as easement issues, traffic, and new construction. This year, the seats of Joe McGarr, Terry Malloy, and Shawn Seaton are open for election. Interested residents can find a candidate application online at DCRanch.com or at The Ranch Offices on Market Street. Candidates are asked to fill out the application with information such as volunteer
experience within DC Ranch, board or committee experience, civic involvement, education, professional designations, and what their goals are if elected to the board. The Ranch Association will share candidate information with residents via Ranch News, DCRanch.com, Ranch Roundup and the candidate forum, which will be held Wednesday, March 19, at 6 p.m. at Desert Camp Community Center. During the forum, residents will learn where the candidates stand on issues and what their concerns are for the community. Residents are also able to ask the candidates questions at the forum. The elections will be finalized at the Ranch Association Annual Meeting on Monday, April 7, at 6 p.m. at The Homestead Community Center. Contact Ranch Association Executive Director Andy Andrews at andy.andrews@dcranchinc.com to learn more about the nomination process and responsibilities.
Election Timeline
Candidate Interest Reception
Candidate Forum
Tuesday, Feb. 11 & 18 | 6 p.m.
Wednesday, March 19 | 6 p.m.
Desert Camp Community Center
Desert Camp Community Center
Deadline for Candidate Statements
Annual Meeting
Friday, March 7 | 5 p.m.
Monday, April 7 | 6 p.m.
The Ranch Offices on Market Street
The Homestead Community Center
Spring is just around the corner and flowers are starting to bloom. The most vibrant one is the Valentine Bush which has red flowers that bloom on or near Valentine’s Day. This is also a good day to start removing dead plants or branches that have not begun to regrow. Try to have all the dead bushes and branches removed by the end of the month as March is the best time to start planting. Residents that need help identifying which branches on trees to cut or which bushes are not going to regrow can contact Landscape Manager Gary Whitener at 480.585.8654, ext. 200.
DC Ranch rental policy updated to reflect amendments
The Ranch Association Board of Directors recently voted to approve the amended rental and leasing policy after residents noticed an increase in short-term rentals in their neighborhoods. The new policy states that the community does not allow short-term rentals, and requires all property and units to be leased for a minimum of six months. For more information about the rental policy, please contact Andy Andrews at 480.419.5304.
Leave exterior lights on at night
DC Ranch follows a “dark skies” policy to minimize light pollution and enhance residents’ city views. As a result, many areas in the community do not have street lighting. The Ranch Association encourages residents to leave their garage and porch lights on at night to help with neighborhood safety and security. Residents are asked to check the exterior lighting on their home and replace burnt out bulbs. If the light still doesn’t work, a photocell may need to be replaced. To test it, place a piece of dark tape over the photocell eye and wait a moment. The light should come on. If the photocell is not working, please replace it. For questions about lighting, contact Facilities Manager Mike Harjung at 480.585.8654, ext. 203.
Presidents Day office hours for DC Ranch facilities In observance of Presidents Day, The Ranch Offices on Market Street and The Homestead Community Center will be closed on Monday, Feb. 17, and reopen on Tuesday, Feb. 18, at 8 a.m. Desert Camp Community Center will remain open on Presidents Day from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Staff anniversaries
The following DC Ranch team members celebrate an anniversary in February. Please join us in thanking them for their service to DC Ranch. Community Council Molly Kurtz, 2 years, Arts & Theatre Coordinator
Ranch Association Lorenzo Medrano, 1 year, Facilities and Maintenance Team
Photo: Marley Management
New neighborhood under construction in DC Ranch