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BOD NOTICE BOARD MESSAGE
This Notice is distributed according to NRS116.31083. At the beginning of every Board Meeting, there is a member comment period for comments relating to agenda items only At the end of every Board meeting, there is a member comment period for comments on any subject. During this period, the Board will hear member comments. The Board of Directors will not take action on comments or requests made during the comment periods. Agendas for the Board meeting are available one week prior to the meeting at the Front Desk and on the Association's website (www.suncityaliante.org). Copies of the minutes from a Board of Directors meeting are available from the Association Office after approval by the Board of Directors. Audio copies of a Board of Directors meeting are available from the Association Office after the minutes have been approved by the Board of Directors. The Association Office is located at 7394 Aliante Parkway, North Las Vegas, Nevada 89084. Office Hours are 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday through Friday The telephone number for obtaining an agenda is 702-638-5000. (Please note: This schedule is subject to change)
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INVOLVEMENT IN A COMMON INTEREST COMMUNITY (CIC) 101

When I moved to Nevada after living in Southern California for the majority of my life, I had no working knowledge of a CIC –(Common Interest Community) or any of the other acronyms that I would abruptly be introduced to. I saw my home, I loved my home, I purchased my home… Then reality set in.
Although my realtor was great, a buyer is focused on one thing – “the house they want.” S o , I r e m e m b e r w h e n I r e c e i v e d a l l t h e i n f o r m a t i o n r e g a r d i n g H O A a s s e s s m e n t s , signed an agreement and I began decorating my home. Then a coupon book arrived from two different businesses. I needed to understand where my money was going, how was it used to benefit me, and if I had any input as to how the funds were used. These questions sent me down the dark rabbit hole seeking enlightenment. As I began to try to answer these questions, more questions popped up. I wanted and needed to know what a master planned community is, a subdivision, CCR's, ARC's, Covenants, By-laws… Whew it was mind-blowing. Therefore, being a motivated educator and a believer in active community participation, I began reading and enrolling in Zoom courses (COVID-19 protocol) offered by Nevada Real Estate Department (NRED) Ombudsman's office.
So, for anyone ever wondering exactly what this whole Common Interest Community (CIC) is – here's what I learned thus far A CIC refers to real estate to which a person, through ownership of a unit, is obligated to pay for a share of the real estate taxes, insurance premiums, maintenance, or improvement of and other expenses related to the common elements of the community The Community Center (and all items within it), the Tennis and Pickleball courts and dog parks are a few of the common interest areas within Sun City Aliante. When you purchase property in a CIC, owners agree to pay assessments and are bound by the restrictions on how they can use and enjoy their property regardless if you agree with how the community is managed or the money is spent. Failure to pay assessments may put the owner at risk of losing their home through the foreclosure process.
The members of the Sun City Aliante Board of Directors pictured (l-r) are Sonja Bankston-Cullen, Secretary; Mark Towers, Director; Nancy Prince, Treasurer; Warren Geller, President; Debbie Matthews, Director; Ed Ernest, Director; and Mark Smith, Vice President.
The Breeze is a monthly publication of Sun City Aliante Community Association, Inc. (SCAL), designed to provide information and news to the members of Sun City Aliante. Advertising does not influence editorial decisions or content. We reserve the right to refuse advertising for any reason or cause. Information, services, products and materials contained in The Breeze magazine are provided on an "as is" basis with no warranty SCAL disclaims all representations and warranties, express or implied, with respect to such information, services, products and materials including, but not limited to, warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title, noninfringement, and implied warranties arising from course of dealing or course of performance. In no event shall SCAL be liable for any damages whatsoever whether in an action, arising out of or in connection with the use, inability to use, or performance of the information, services, products and materials available from this publication.
A Master Planned Community has subdivisions. Therefore, the Master Association and the sub-divisions have guidelines and assessments. Sun City Aliante is a subdivision of the Aliante Master Planned Community In our CIC, we pay monthly assessments to the Master Community (Aliante) and quarterly assessments to our Homeowners Association (Sun City Aliante HOA). My trip down the figurative rabbit hole allowed me to understand that as a homeowner in a CIC, I have a voice through the election process for both the Master and Sun City Aliante Homeowners Associations. I can participate in monthly meetings at each level and express my concerns at the appropriate time. I learned that there are Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CCR's) that provide the guidelines for allowable and non-allowable practices, behaviors, structural adjustments and additions in our community Not only that, but I learned that there are varied standing committees that exist that any homeowner in our community can serve as a member, when vacancies exist, and/or attend the scheduled meetings.
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These committees exist to assist our Board of Directors in making decisions that positively benefit our community.
The Committees in Sun City Aliante are:
• Architectural Review Committee (ARC): - Reviews owner site/home exterior change requests to ensure they comply with community standards of aesthetics and quality

• C o m m u n i c a t i o n C o m m i t t e e : O v e r s e e s t h e w e b s i t e & Committee events and assists the Editor of The Breeze magazine.
• Covenants Committee: Ensures residents are complying with HOA guidelines and other governing documents.
• Election Committee: Oversees the BOD Candidate Election process, including the counting of the ballots and the Finance Committee: Ensures the Association's finances and budgets are secure, and the Association is in compliance with state and federal laws.
• Lifestyle Committee: Assists Lifestyle Director overseeing Chartered Clubs & Special Interest Groups and advises the Board on policies, rules & guidelines for use of Association facilities.
• Patrol Committee: Oversees the Patrol volunteers who observe & report hazards/incidents within the Community to the appropriate authorities.
• Property and Grounds Committee: Oversees the upkeep & maintenance of all Association common areas, including the Community Center
Our Homeowners Association (HOA) contracts with a company, First Service Residential, that provides our community with a manager and support staff to effectively, expertly, and efficiently carry out the day-to-day business of our HOA.
There are so many more nuances that could be shared regarding a CIC, but time and space prevent it. Allow me to close by making an appeal – It is important to be involved in your HOA. If you have never attended a monthly Board meeting, you are welcome to join in. If you desire to participate on one of the standing committees, please attend a scheduled meeting and seek the opportunity when a vacancy occurs. If you have questions and/or concerns share them with Board members and the staff that support our HOA. Attend the Budget workshops and the Annual Homeowners Meeting. Stay informed and become involved in our beautiful active 55+ community.
As I close this article, I would be remiss if I did not acknowledge and commemorate the lives so traumatically taken away on October 1, 2017 and celebrate the resiliency of our great city and community of Las Vegas – We are Vegas Strong! #VegasStrong
Respectfully Submitted,
Sonja Bankston-Cullen, Secretary Sun City Aliante Board of Directors
Coffee With The Board
Sun City Aliante residents attended a "Coffee with the Board" on September 6. Following a question & answer session, residents were able to chat informally with members of the Board and enjoy delicious pastries and coffee.
