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Fall 2017 | Wingfield Springs Community Association Newsletter
s summer 2017 nears the end, we hope that all of you have had a pleasant, safe, and fulfilling several months! This is a busy time for the Association and the Board. Board elections are coming up, and our two appointed officer positions held by Gary Hules and Sam Somerhalder are up for election this year, due to our two year term cycle schedule. Our last Hawk Talk provided applications for those who expressed interest. Election ballots will be included in the fall mailing. We welcome candidates who believe he/she has the time commitment necessary to fulfill the numerous demands of a nonprofit Board. Directors who are currently serving on the Board, will be on the ballot and possess the experience necessary for these positions and should be strongly considered as you complete your ballot. The current Board is facing numerous challenges since our association is still being “built out”. WSCA’s board was recognized by Community Associations Institute’s Nevada Chapter as the “Northern Nevada Association of the Year” in 2014. We say that with pride and strive to maintain that status in the years ahead. One of our most difficult tasks every year is the budget planning session. We continue to budget for our major projects consisting of water usage reduction, landscape improvement, as well as miscellaneous other projects dedicated to enhancing and protecting our community. However, please be aware that some parts of these projects may be affected depending on the outcome of our negotiations with the City of Sparks regarding sidewalk maintenance. We expect that we will be able to keep the expenses related to our three major contracts comparable to last year’s expenses. These three entities are our biggest contributors to ensuring the behind the scenes of our corporate structure are well managed. They are the community patrol, landscaping and management contracts. The 2018 balanced budget will mean no assessment increases are expected at this time for next year. The long-awaited neighborhood park in our Silverton Shores Village has recently been approved by the Sparks City Council. It is the final park included in our original founding development plans with the city. It will feature play equipment according to the announcement. Please plan to join us at our next HOA Meeting on Thursday, October 19, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. in the Private Lounge at Red Hawk.
“The 2018 balanced budget will mean no assessment increases are expected at this time for next year.”
Sincerely,
Louis Dauria PRESIDENT
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Wingfield Springs
Community Association Newsletter WSCA Board of Directors PRESIDENT VICE PRESIDENT SECRETARY TREASURER DIRECTOR
Lou Dauria, eplus@aol.com Gary Hules, gthules@gmail.com Marilyn Brainard, mebrain@att.net Ray Case, rcase275@gmail.com Sam Somerhalder, samuelrds@charter.net
Handy Phone Numbers & Information ASSOCIA SIERRA NORTH Telephone: (775) 626-7333 Dawn Osterode, Community Manager Direct Line: (775) 334-7424 Kenia Salazar, Community Assistant 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
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hope everyone had an opportunity to enjoy the outdoors this summer. With plenty of moisture and sunshine, we had a great season of improvement to our landscaping this year. We hope for another great wet winter, which will continue to support our efforts of restoring the drought damage to our community’s assets in 2018! Just some quick reminders for everyone, enclosed is a revised collection policy which includes the 2017 legislative changes regarding military service personnel. Please discard any prior copies and reference the version enclosed. We greatly appreciate everyone’s efforts in keeping up their properties, the community has never looked better. Your combined efforts will continue to positively impact property values and keep Wingfield Springs a desirable community to call home! Our annual holiday party is coming up and we have revamped the buffet menu selections this year. Further details are provided within and we encourage our residents to join in the festive fun! Please ensure to RSVP by the deadline provided and we look forward to seeing you there! The 2017 Annual Election materials will be mailed out this fall. It is important that each member cast his/her vote! This is your opportunity to have an impact on selecting the decision makers for your community, so please take a moment to read the candidate materials and submit your ballot by the deadline. We have enclosed the “Call For Help” guide for ease of reference to our residents. Your team of service partners are here to support our community, so please keep this document handy to help direct you who to call when the need arises! Have a wonderful holiday season and we hope to see you at an upcoming meeting or special event! Sincerely, Associa Sierra North – An Associa® Member Company
Dawn Osterode, CMCA®, AMS®, PCAM®, RS® NEVADA CERTIFIED SUPERVISING COMMUNITY MANAGER NEVADA RESERVE STUDY SPECIALIST
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Annual Holiday Parties Please join us to celebrate the December holidays on Saturday, December 9th at the Red Hawk Events Center; this event is sponsored by the Wingfield Springs Community Association.
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ingfield 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. Our fun photo booth will be making a return this season as well! There are always families in need of a helping hand during the holiday season. The Wingfield Springs Community Association will be conducting a food drive during the annual holiday parties in conjunction with the Food Bank of Northern Nevada. Each attending guest is encouraged to bring at least one item from the following list (donation bins will be onsite at check-in to the event): Soup • Chili • Baked beans • Tuna • Canned meat • Cereal • Peanut butter • Granola bars
IN AN EFFORT TO ACCOMMODATE AS MANY GUESTS AS POSSIBLE, THERE WILL BE THE FOLLOWING WITH A SPECIAL BUFFET FOR EVERYONE AT EACH PARTY:
BRUNCH PARTY 10:00 a.m.–12:00 noon
Includes: French toast, scrambled eggs, breakfast potatoes, sausage, bacon, quiche with assorted pastries.
LUNCH PARTY 2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Includes: Chicken parmesan, tortellini with marinara sauce, Caesar salad and garlic bread.
RESERVATIONS must be made in advance no later than 12:00 noon on December 7th 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. Seating is not reserved so, if you have a large group, please arrive early. There is no guarantee large groups will be able to sit at the same table. We hope you can join us for this fun and festive event!
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WINGFIELD SPRINGS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
2017 MEETING CALENDAR
DATE
MEETING
TIME
LOCATION
October 5
Agenda Workshop/Executive Session
3:00 p.m.
Board Room
October 19
Board Meeting
6:00 p.m.
Members Lounge
November 9
Annual Members’ Meeting – Election,
Budget Ratification, Organizational Meetings
6:00 p.m.
Members Lounge
December 9
Holiday Party
10 a.m./2 p.m.
Event Center
This meeting calendar serves as notice pursuant to NRS 116.31083 for the scheduled meetings of the Board of Directors. Agendas for the Board Meetings shall be posted on the website not less than 10 days prior to the meeting. Members may also contact Community Management no sooner than 10 days prior to each scheduled meeting to obtain a copy of the Board Meeting agenda. Board Meeting agenda content may be modified up to the start of the Board Meeting due to specific circumstances under NRS 116.31083 (11) as it relates to occurrences that: “(a) could not have been reasonably foreseen; (b) affects the health, welfare and safety of the units’ owners or residents of the commoninterest community; (c) requires the immediate attention of, and possible action by, the executive board; and (d) makes it impracticable to comply with the provisions of sub-section 2 or 5.” The Board will disclose any such changes at the beginning of the Board/Annual Meeting, where applicable. Executive Session meeting agendas will not be published. Only those
ESSENTIAL CRIME PREVENTION TIPS
FOR EVERY HOMEOWNER Here are nine essential crime prevention tips to help make your home a less desirable target for burglary: TIP #1: EVALUATE YOUR HOME. Walk around your home with the eyes of a burglar. Look for weaknesses—sliding doors that could be jimmied off the track, glass that could be broken to gain entry, window unit air conditioners that could be easily removed, and so forth. A committed burglar can usually find a way into a house, but you can make it more difficult for them, and this starts with knowing your property and potential entry points for a break-in. Take a walk around the outside as well and note what pricey items are in view, tempting would-be burglars. TIP #2: LOCK THE DOOR. It may seem obvious, but more than 40 percent of burglaries don’t include forced entry—meaning people are leaving doors and windows unlocked. Install deadbolts on all doors; double cylinders are best, since they require a key on both sides of the door, and it prevents burglars from breaking a pane of glass, reaching around, and unlocking the door. And remember to lock the door leading from the garage to the house, even if the garage door is down. (It’s easy to manipulate.) TIP #3: DON’T HIDE A KEY. One day, you forget your keys, and you decide it’s a good idea to hide one under the doormat or one of those fake rocks. That’s a terrible idea. Get rid of that idea right now, and pretend you never even considered it. Give a spare key to a neighbor instead. TIP #4: DON’T LABEL YOUR KEYS OR MAILBOX. If you lose your key and it has your address written on it, well—you do the math. It’s pretty easy to become a target. Also, don’t write your last name on your mailbox. It’s easy to look you up, find your phone numbers, maybe even your workplace, and begin to track your movements in preparation to enter the home when you’re not around.
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matters as described under NRS 116.31085 shall be discussed and acted upon in executive session. These meetings are closed to the membership. Agenda Workshop agendas do not have a published agenda for distribution, as the intent of the workshop is to define the agenda for the next scheduled Board Meeting. This session is open to the membership for observation; however, members may not interact or provide questions/commentary during these periods. Agenda Workshops are reserved for board member discussion only. No action (vote) will be taken by the Board on any matter discussed or reviewed at a workshop. Each Hawk Talk will publish the remaining Board Meetings for the remainder of year, so please review each edition as dates may be modified, as needed. Hawk Talk publications will be postmarked and mailed at least ten (10) days before each Board Meeting.
TIP #5: SECURE WINDOWS AND SLIDING DOORS. Many sliding doors can be popped off the frame, even when locked. Prevent this by placing a strong steel bar or two-by-four in the back groove, which prevents the door from sliding along the groove and opening. You can do the same with windows: Install a nail in the frame to prevent the window from opening more than a few inches. TIP #6: BE MODEST. Prevent your home from being a target by tucking away expensive items. Keep both the car and the bike into the garage. After purchasing a new piece of expensive electronic equipment, dispose of the box directly instead of leaving it next to your trash can—which lets would-be burglars know you have something shiny and new that could bring in great cash on the black market. While you’re at it, consider keeping expensive jewelry and your mattress full of cash somewhere safer, like a safe deposit box. TIP #7: CREATE THE ILLUSION YOU’RE ALWAYS HOME. The majority of burglaries take place when people aren’t home, particularly during the day, while the victims are at work. Deter burglars by creating the impression that you’re always home: Leave on lights, the radio, or the television. And if you’re going on vacation for a while, don’t advertise your absence. Arrange for someone to pick up the mail, newspapers, mow the lawn, shovel the snow, and set out trash cans regularly. TIP #8: SECURE THE AREA SURROUNDING YOUR HOUSE. Secure the yard: Trim bushes and trees to discourage burglars from using them as hiding places. Avoid planting low shrubs in front of windows to maintain sight visibility; you may even consider planting thorny shrubs for an added deterrent. And be sure to add lighting outside your home. TIP #9: GET TO KNOW THE NEIGHBORS. Tight-knit communities suffer fewer burglaries because people look out for each other and strangers stick out.
ESI HOUSE WATCH PROGRAM Whenever you are leaving your home for more than a short period please call ESI Security at (775) 722-6270 and ask to have your home put on our house watch list. A copy of the House Watch Request form is located on the website. While you’re away our security team will keep an eye on your home by performing several inspections each day until your return. Have fun! Hawk Talk | Fall 2017
Landscaping & Irrigation Report
“...or early October we will shut down the irrigation system. When this happens you may see running water for a day or so...”
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t’s been a hot summer this season, which means the community has utilized vast amounts of water to keep our medians, shrubs and flowers green. We have also experienced several unforeseen irrigation line breaks impacting our watering system, which Reno Green has done an excellent job of staying on top of. Continued efforts have been made to install more filters in various lines to keep sprinkler heads from plugging up. Reno Green found a buried valve off South Florentine, which had been off for at least four years hence, increasing the water pressure in this area, which was an ongoing issue for the mow strip turf along this portion of the community. This has resulted in the pressure issue being resolved. The new landscaped median on Wingfield Hills Road has successfully converted this area to all drip system. This season’s tree pruning project is completed, which will lead into leaf pickup in about a month as we approach fall. There are still areas with water pressure issues in our upper sections of the community, although we have managed to keep the grass green. Options to remedy these issues are under review, with the goal of having resolution by the spring 2018. In some areas where we have bare spots that didn’t come back, we will be seeding or re-sodding them next spring. In case you haven’t noticed, we have new lighting on our entrance fountain which has really improved its look at night. Starting in late September or early October we will shut down the irrigation system, (depending on weather). When this happens you may see water running for a day or so, as the systems are being drained for winter. No need for alarm. As apart of our continued efforts to streamline efficiency, the Association Board has combined the landscaping and irrigation duties into one category, which I will be handling from now on. We’ll prove to you with every stay that . . .
Regards,
Gary Hules
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Call for Help Guide 911 EMERGENCY CATEGORY - PRIORITY 1
IN PROGRESS CRIME AGAINST PERSON OR PROPERTY AND NEEDING EMERGENCY PUBLIC SERVICES RESPONSE Life and/or safety threatening situations Fire or perceived fire (smoke) Gunshots heard Bodily injuries witnessed anywhere including in a vehicle collision Attack on a person from another person or an animal Break-in in progress into property or vehicle
SPARKS POLICE DEPARTMENT NON-EMERGENCY CATEGORY (775) 353-2231 - ALL NON PRIORITY 1
Occurred (no more IN PROGRESS) CRIME AGAINST PERSON OR PROPERTY Suspicious/noticed activity in or on or around owner property, vehicles, construction sites, public property - Mailboxes, hydrants, street & traffic lights, signs, storm drains, potentially dangerous situation Illegal dumping on open spaces or drainage components (drains, storm ditches, culverts, etc ...) Illegal fireworks going off House watch service (performed by volunteers) COMMUNITY PATROL CATEGORY - ESI (775) 722-6270 Suspicious activity on or around common areas Irrigation components (clocks/valves/emitters/rotors), cameras, lights (Columns, Holiday, Landscape) Main features (water features, flag, bridges, trails, landscape: trees, shrubs, turf, curbing, rocks) Security cameras—monitor & report Identification & reporting of parking violations on our public streets Unauthorized solicitation CC&R/R&R violation monitoring & reporting Community specific checklist management i.e. lighting & others Irrigation components failure leading to evident water damage or severe waste Cooperative effort with Red Hawk patrol when invoked Domestic pets: lost or loose ... roaming the property Complimentary house watch program Resident assistance in general for all needs unidentified above Non-emergency questions of a general nature
RENO GREEN (RG) (775) 852-8952
Irrigation components failure leading to evident water damage or severe waste Common area damage from weather conditions—fallen trees, erosion of trail components Common area repair requests
ASSOCIA SIERRA NORTH (ASN) (775) 626-7333
Non-emergency questions of a general nature Common area repair requests Inquiries into assessment & fine account, governing documents & policy Design review committee application processing Non-compliance letter responses Community website access assistance RED HAWK SECURITY (775) 750-8696 Suspicious activity on all golf course property including ALL Red Hawk buildings David’s, private club, fitness centers, golf maintenance buildings, driving range, pool, Purple Door Loose roaming dogs on the courses Suspicious malfunction of course irrigation leading to potentially severe water damage Page 6
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WINGFIELD SPRINGS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION ASSESSMENT AND FINE COLLECTION POLICY Rev. 8/2/2017
Whereas the Board of Directors finds that timely payment of regular, reserve, individual and special assessments (“Assessments”) is of critical importance to the Association, and Whereas, the failure of any owner to pay assessments when due creates a cash-flow problem for the Association and causes those owners who make timely payment of their assessments to bear a disproportionate share of the Association’s financial obligations.; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors adopts the following policies and procedures concerning the collection of delinquent assessments, which supersedes all previously adopted versions.
1. Assessment due dates. The regular assessment is due on the first day of each month. Special, reserve or individual
assessments shall be due and payable on the due date specified by the Board of Directors in the notice imposing the assessment. Assessments shall be delinquent if not paid on the 30 th day after they become due. The Association shall send notice annually of the assessment. It is the responsibility of the unit owner to make their timely payments and ensure their current mailing address is on file. Lack of coupons/statements does not relieve the owners of their obligation to pay the assessments.
2. Late Charges. A payment is considered late if not received by the 30th of the month in which it is due. When an
installment payment of a regular assessment or a special assessment becomes delinquent, the owner’s account with the Association shall be charged with a late payment penalty of $10.00, and such charge(s) shall be part of the assessment and lien.
3. Interest. If an assessment payment is delinquent for more than 60 days, interest may be imposed on the delinquent assessments at the legal rate (NRS 116.3115 (3))
4. Return Check Fee. The Association shall charge a “returned check charge” of $20.00 for all returned checks as “nonnegotiable”, “insufficient funds” or any other reason.
5. Fines. Fines are due within 30 days of assessment and notice. Fine accounts, which are separate from Assessment accounts, may be turned over to collections as outlined in this policy. A lien may be filed for unpaid fines. Payments for fines, must be issued as a separate check payable to the Association with a notation “Fine Account”.
6. NOTICE
OF PROTECTIONS AGAINST FORECLSOURE FOR SERVICEMEMBERS AND SERVICEMEMBER DEPENDENTS. Pursuant to Nevada Senate Bill 33 (2017) if a unit’s owner or his or her successor in interest is a servicemember or a dependent of a servicemember, an association shall not initiate a foreclosure of a lien by the sale during any period that the service member is on active duty or deployment or for a period of one (1) year immediately following the end of such active duty or deployment. If you are a servicemember or a dependent of a servicemember you may be entitled to the protections of this section. If you believe you are entitled to these protections please complete and return the attached form to the Association; providing the full name of the servicemember as well as the servicemember’s birthdate. The Association shall give the person the
opportunity to provide any information required to enable the Association to verify whether he or she is entitled to the protections set forth in SB 33 before the Association takes any action pursuant to NRS 116.31162(4)(a) as detailed in Section 8 below. The Association shall act honestly and fairly when trying to verify whether a unit’s owner or his or her successor in interest is entitled to the protections of SB 33, as evidenced by (1) providing the unit’s owner or his or her successor in interest a Military Status Verification Form; (2) making reasonable efforts to give the unit’s owner or his or her successor in interest an opportunity to provide any information required to enable the Association to verify whether the person is entitled to the protections of SB 33; and (3) making reasonable efforts to utilize all resources available to the Association to verify whether the unit’s owner or his or her successor in interest is a servicemember. The Association shall Page 1 of 4
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use the search features provided on https://scra.dmdc.osd.mil/single_record.xhtml, if the information required is available to the Association, and/or www.servicememberscivilreliefact.com, and/or any other website available, to comply with this provision after an account is 60 days past due. The amount of $36.40 shall be assessed to the unit owner’s account for the cost of the search. Such cost is the current actual cost charged to the Association, without mark-up and will change when/if the cost of the search feature changes. Servicemember means a member of the military and dependent has the meaning ascribed to it in 50 U.S.C. Section 3911. 7. Collection Costs Are Recoverable and Are Part of the Assessment and Lien. The Association is entitled to recover all
reasonable costs incurred in collecting delinquent assessments including, but not limited to, the following: (i) reasonable charges imposed to defray the cost of preparing and mailing demand letters or notices, (ii) legal expenses incurred, (iii) costs of collection, (iv) recording costs, (v) costs incurred with title companies or foreclosure service providers, (vi) management company fees, and (vii) any other costs of collection identified in NRS 116.310313. All such costs shall be a part of the assessment and lien. Collection costs are recoverable as part of the super-priority lien as provided in NRS 116.3116.
8. Delinquency Notice. If the owner’s assessment account remains delinquent, in whole or in part, 60 days after the
assessment becomes past due, the Association will send out a delinquency notice including the following: a. A schedule of fees that may be charged if the unit owner fails to pay the past due obligation; b. A proposed repayment plan (if accepted, must be signed and returned with first payment within 30 days); c. Notice of the right to contest the past due assessment at a hearing before the executive board and the procedure to request a hearing. A written response must be submitted outlining the dispute, with back-up within 30 days. A telephone call will not reserve any rights.
9. Transfer of Account to Collections. If the owner’s assessment account remains delinquent, in whole or in part, after 106 days and a signed payment plan has not been submitted, nor a hearing requested, or if a payment plan is breached, the Association will refer the account to an assessment collection agency for further action.
10. Notice of Delinquent Assessment Lien. If payment for all sums that are then delinquent, including any unpaid
assessment, abatement assessments, late fee, fine, construction penalty, collection fee, collection costs, attorney’s fees or cost that is imposed against a homeowner have not been made, the assessment collection agency may record a Notice of Delinquent Assessment Lien in the County Recorder’s office. Please note that the recording of the CC&Rs constitutes record notice and perfection of the Association’s lien. PLEASE NOTE, THIS IS THE FIRST STEP IN THE FORECLOSURE OF THE PROPERTY. Thereafter, the assessment collection agency may proceed with the statutory foreclosure process, judicial foreclosure and/or supplemental notices.
This policy was duly adopted by the action of the Board of Directors via unanimous written consent (Action Without A Meeting – Bylaws Section IV.12) as an emergency action due to legislative changes on August 2, 2017, scheduled to be ratified at a regularly scheduled meeting on October 19 th, 2017.
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Wingfield Springs Community Association Collection Policy Revised 08/02/2017 Page 3 of 4 WINGFIELD SPRINGS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION Collection Policy Rev. 7/31/2017 COLLECTION POLICY ATTACHMENT – FEE SCHEDULE SCHEDULE OF COLLECTION RELATED FEES FOR DELINQUENT ASSESSMENTS
Association Late Fee: Courtesy Letter(s) after the original courtesy Return Check Charge (NSF) Association Payment Plan Service Fee ASN Administrative Collection Processing Fee
$ 10.00 (plus interest as allowed by law) $ 10.00 each $ 20.00 $ 30.00 (charged for Association Administered Payment Plans) $ 200.00 (charged if an account is turned over to collection company)
These fees as outlined below, are the maximum fees as permissible per NAC 116.470. Schedule of Collection Company Fees as Allowed by Nevada Law (As published by NAC 116.470 rev 5-5-11)
Demand or Intent to Lien Letter…………………………………………………………………
$150.00
Notice of Delinquent Assessment Lien…………………………………………………………
$325.00
Pre- Notice of Default Letter……………………………………………………………………
$ 90.00
Notice of Default Letter…………………………………………………………………………… $400.00 Pre-Notice of Trustee Sale Letter…………………………………………………………………...$ 90.00 Notice of Trustee Sale*…………………………………………………………………………….. $275.00 Conduct Foreclosure Sale…………………………………………………………………………. $125.00 Prepare and Record Transfer Deed………………………………………………………………... $125.00 Payment Plan Agreement (one-time set up fee)…………………………………………………….$ 30.00 Payment Plan Breach Letter………………………………………………………………………...$ 25.00 Release of Notice of Delinquent Assessment Lien……………………………………………
$ 30.00
Notice of Rescission Fee………………………………………………………………………
$ 30.00
Bankruptcy Monitoring…………………………………………………………………………… $ 100.00 Mailing Fee per Piece for Demand or Intent to Lien Letter, Notice of Delinquent Assessment Lien, Notice of Default and Notice of Sale..………………………………………… $ Insufficient Funds Fee…………………………………………………………………………
2.00
$ 20.00
Escrow Payoff Demand Fee……………………………………………………………………
$150.00
Substitution of Agent Document Fee……………………………………………………………
$ 25.00
Postponement Fee…………………………………………………………………………………. $ 75.00 Foreclosure Fee…………………………………………………………………………………
$150.00
Reasonable attorney’s fees and actual costs and additional costs that include, but are not limited to, the cost of a trustee’s sale guarantee, recording costs, posting and publishing costs, sale costs, mailing costs, express delivery costs and skip trace fees, which may be charged at the actual cost incurred. *Association expense. Hawk Talk | Fall 2017
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Wingfield Springs Community Association Collection Policy Revised 08/02/2017 Page 4 of 4 NOTICE OF PROTECTIONS NEVADA SERVICEMEMBERS CIVIL RELIEF ACT ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION WINGFIELD SPRINGS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION Mail Address: 10509 Professional Circle, Suite #200, Reno, NV 89521; Email: wfsservice@associasn.com Pursuant to Nevada Senate Bill 33 (2017), if a unit’s owner or his or her successor in interest is a servicemember or a dependent of a servicemember, as association shall not initiate a foreclosure of a lien by sale during any period that the servicemember is on active duty or deployment or for a period of one (1) year immediately following the end of such active duty or deployment. If you are a servicemember or a dependent of a servicemember you may be entitled to the protection of this section . Please promptly provide verification information to your community association. Please take a moment to review and complete this form if you are a servicemember or a dependent of a servicemember. Please return this form to the Association at the address listed above. (Please note, if a website search does not result in verification, then the Association may request that the original military ID be brought to the management company so it could be reviewed and verified in person). Unit Owner’s Name: _______________________________________; Unit Address:______________________________________ Mailing Address, if different than Unit):__________________________________________________________________________ Email Address: ___________________________________________ Phone: ___________________________________________ Servicemember’s Name: ________________________________________; Servicemember’s Date of Birth: __________________ Servicemember’s: Branch of Military: ___________________________; Military ID Number _______________________________ Date Entered into Service: ___________________________; Date Service Ended (if applicable): ____________________________ Date of Deployment (if applicable): ___________________________; Date Retired (if applicable): __________________________ I am eligible for protection under the NVSCRA because I am: ____ A servicemember currently on active duty or deployment or in the period of one year immediately following the end of such active duty or deployment; ____A dependent* of such a servicemember. If I am a dependent, I am the: ______ Spouse ______ Child, as defined in 38 USC 101(4) ______ Individual for whom the servicemember provided more than one-half of my support in the 180 days immediately preceding the application for relief. I attest by my signature below that I, as the service member, am providing my own personal identifying information in order to avail myself and/or my dependents of the protections of the NVSCRA or, if I am the dependent of the servicemember, that the servicemember has authorized me to provide the servicemember’ s personal identifying information for this purpose. I further agree that (1) upon request, I will provide additional information to the Association which may be required to verify entitlement of protections under the NVSCRA; (2) the Association will use this information to verify eligibility both initially and periodically thereafter; and (3) when my or my dependents’ eligibility for NVSCRA protections expires, I will notify the Association within fourteen (14) days. I certify under penalty of perjury that the information provided herein is accurate and truthful. Signature_____________________________________________________
Date: ______________________
Printed Name: ________________________________________________ * If you are a dependent of a servicemember, you may be entitled to the protections of SB 33 upon application to a court of competent jurisdiction if your ability to make payments required by the Association’s lien for assessments is materially affected by the servicemember’s active duty or deployment. If you are seeking the protections of SB 33, please provide the required court determination. -------------------------------------------------- (For Association Use Only, Do Not Write Below This Line)-------------------------------------VERIFICATION: ______ Servicemember Active Duty or Deployment; ______Copy of Common Access Cart ______ Dependent; ______Copy of Uniformed Services ID Card ______ Court determination of ability to make payments Assoc Rep: ____________________________________ Page 10
Date: ____________________________ Hawk Talk | Fall 2017
3rd qtr 2017
Alarm Response Animal Control/Recovery Barking Dog
11 4 14
Open Garage Door Parking Violation Flyer/Sticker Property Damage
20 168 2
Emergency Services
1
Resident Complaint/Concern
Health & Welfare Check
3
Resident vs. Resident Dispute
1
Stolen Property
1
HOA Policy Violation House Watch
48 773
Suspicious Person(s)/Activity
64
10
Illegal Dumping
2
Trash Container Violation
Injured/Ill Person
1
Trespass
1
Landscaping Damage/Concern
1
Unsecured Door/gate
1
159
Maintenance Issue
42
Unwanted Subject
2
Noise Disturbance
5
Vandalism/Graffiti
2
Hawk Talk | Fall 2017
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IGNORANCE IS NOT BLISS: A Lesson Learned
WSCA
is one of 3,185 registered community associations in Nevada, composed of 532,963 units as reported on July 31. This includes planned communities like ours as well as condos, townhomes and cooperatives. Nevada Revised Statutes 116 is the principal legal authority overseeing our operation as a nonprofit corporation. The NV Commission for Common-Interest Communities & Condominium Hotels is part of the Real Estate Division’s Ombudsman’s Office. It is the body on which I served for six years, representing homeowners. I attended their August meeting in Carson City primarily to remind the commission of their responsibility to represent our best interests in their deliberations. At this meeting, the Ombudsman’s Office scheduled a hearing on alleged improper procedures in the Vistana Condominium Owners Association in Las Vegas. The hearing extended over two days; only one director appeared in person. The lesson he so clearly learned, after an extensive cross examination by the commissioners, was that in fact: Ignorance is not bliss. Here was a board of directors who totally ignored the most basic requirements of directors. A mandate to use the rule of sound business judgment: a rule of law that provides corporate immunity to directors of corporations protecting them from liability for the consequences of informed decisions made in good faith. Directors also act as fiduciaries. They shall act on an informed basis, in good faith and in the honest belief that their actions are in the best interest of the association. Please note the use of “informed”. Vistana directors failed to meet either definition. Four were individually fined [even if some have left the board] and also ordered to attend educational classes [if they intend to continue on the board]. What did they fail to do? They permitted the association manager to make critical board-level decisions; handle sums of money improperly obtained; and generally, put their entire trust in one individual. “I’m taking care of this, don’t worry” was the often-repeated response, even after the directors received written notices sent by the Ombudsman’s Office detailing the concerns. As I listened to the testimony, I couldn’t help but be proud of my fellow directors here in Wingfield Springs Community Association. Here we also have the good fortune to be associated with Dawn Osterode. She is an experienced professional, who is well-educated and with a work ethic that benefits us, our owners and our business partners.
“I’m taking care of this, don’t you worry” was the oftenrepeated response...”
Marilyn Brainard
SECRETARY
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REALTOR® 775.453.6607 Kali@SNPHomes.com KaliLott.com
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5 Tips for Safe Snow Shoveling Following these tips from the official consumer information website of the American Physical Therapy Association can help you avoid injuries:
1. Lift smaller loads of snow, rather than heavy shovelfuls. Be sure to bend your knees and lift with your legs, rather than your back.
2. Use a shovel with a shaft that lets you keep your back straight while lifting.
A short shaft will cause you to bend more to lift the load. Using a shovel that’s too long makes the weight at the end heavier. Step in the direction in which you are throwing the snow to prevent the low back from twisting. This will help prevent “next-day back fatigue.”
3. Avoid excessive twisting, because the spine cannot tolerate twisting as well as it can tolerate other movements. Bend your knees and keep your back as straight as possible, so that you are lifting with your legs. 4. Take frequent breaks when shoveling. Stand up straight and walk around periodically to extend the lower back.
5. Backward bending exercises while standing will help reverse the excessive forward bending of shoveling: stand straight and tall, place your hands toward the back of your hips and bend slightly backward for several seconds. By following these tips, you’ll spend more time appreciating your winter wonderland—when your sidewalk and driveway are all clear, that is.
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Red Hawk Home Sales Continue to Soar Red Hawkers were selling their homes quickly and for more profit this summer, taking advantage of the high demand and low inventory in the region. 49 homes were sold between June and August this year, with another 24 homes actively on the market as of September 15th.
Red Hawk Home Sales June 1–August 31 2017 vs. 2016
Of the total 2017 summer homes sold, seven were custom between $625,000 and $830,000 and a median price of $200.81 per square foot. The Ingleston Drive Condos and Aston Circle Townhomes saw a dramatic price per square foot increases when you compare them to the previous year.
Condos & Townhomes 2017
2016
% Change
NUMBER OF HOMES SOLD
49
32
+53%
MEDIAN DAYS ON MARKET
70
83
-16%
MEDIAN SALE PRICE
$ 409,000
$ 382,250
+ 7%
MEDIAN PRICE PER SQ. FT.
$ 163.43
$ 158.33
+3%
Sales at Heartwood Estates are also going strong, with 27 homes sites sold of the 123 total expected. New residents have starting moving in with the development expected to be fully built-out by the first quarter of 2019. It’s also exciting to see three gorgeous million dollar plus homes for sale. They include: • 6890 Island Queen Drive, $1,295,000 • 7170 Island Queen Drive, $1,737,000 • 2565 Old Waverly Court, $1,785,000
June 1–August 31 2017 vs. 2016
NUMBER OF CONDOS SOLD MEDIAN DAYS ON MARKET
2017
2016
% Change
8
4
+100%
65
69
- 6%
MEDIAN SALE PRICE
$ 211,000
$ 214,750
- 2%
MEDIAN PRICE PER SQ. FT.
$ 192.37
$ 147.98
+ 30%
NOTE: Median Sale Price for 2016 is high due to small sample size. All economic indicators point to continued growth in both price and volume of homes sold in Northern Nevada. This is driven by the ongoing demand for homes for new employees moving here for jobs in companies like Tesla and many others. Beth Cooney—Dickson Realty 775-544-6026 bcooney@dicksonrealty.com
HOLIDAY DECORATIONS
REMINDER!
Holiday decorations may be installed 14 days before a holiday, and shall be taken down within 14 days after a 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.
SEE A STREETLIGHT OUT? If you see a streetlight out, please notate the number on the light post and report to NV Energy at: https://www.nvenergy.com/ outages-and-emergencies/streetlight
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WINGFIELD SPRINGS SEMI-ANNUAL COMMUNITY FALL GARAGE SALE
B
e sure to mark your calendars for the weekend of October 21st & 22nd. Residents may set up in your yard and/or driveway from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. The Association will post one Community Garage Sale sign at the entrance of the Community at Wingfield Hills Road and Wingfield Springs Parkway, we will also place an ad in the “Neighborhoods” section of the Reno Gazette Journal. The Association is allowing individual signs to be placed at intersections and in front yards beginning Saturday morning. The signs can go up at 7:00 a.m. Saturday and should be removed no later than 7:00 p.m. on Sunday.
Hawk Talk | Fall 2017
Landscaping Highlights
By Carrie Cowan
S
ummer is winding down and cooler overnight temps mean fall is right around the corner. It was a sweltering summer, one of the hottest on record. A wet winter combined with a hot summer made for a challenging and busy season. Some of the highlights include:
6 Renovating the median on Wingfield Springs Road. This is the fifth median to be renovated. 6 Performing community-wide tree pruning and dead tree removals 6 Over seeding and fertilizing the turf that suffered during the drought years 6 Shrub pruning 6 Weed abatement 6 Irrigation repairs
We have the following scheduled maintenance activities coming up for the fall: 6 Tree planting (approximately 60) 6 Winterizing the irrigation system 6 Installing isolation valves which will allow us to turn off smaller sections of the community during irrigation repairs 6 Late fall turf over seeding 6 Leaf abatement We will see what weather Mother Nature brings us this year, but we are hoping for a long and moderate fall, which is exceptionally beautiful in northern Nevada. Reno Green Landscaping thanks you for allowing us to be your landscape maintenance provider.
DRONE REGULATIONS
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Drones are regulated by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for not only government but, businesses and private individuals. Please visit www.faa.gov/uas/ for more information on drones. Please note drones are not governed by the Wingfield Springs Community Association. Hawk Talk | Fall 2017
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PUMPKIN PALOOZA
THE NUTCRACKER AT GRAND SIERRA RESORT
October 22 | Sparks Victorian Square | Free
December 2 & 3 This December, Grand Sierra Resort will start the holiday season with a favorite the whole family will love—Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker. Audiences of all ages will enjoy this delightful performance by Bay Pointe Ballet. With custom-designed sets and costumes and Tchaikovsky’s enchanting score, choreographer Bruce Steivel sets the stage for this treasured classic. Reserve your seats for one of these two in-demand matinee performances before the holiday rush begins! Doors open at 1 p.m., show starts at 2 p.m.
Enjoy tons of old-fashioned fun for the entire family. Named a “Top 10 Event” by Food Network Magazine in 2014, festivities take place from 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Over 12,000 pumpkin fans attended the event in 2016. info@nncil.org
NEVADA DAY October 28 | Free | All activities are in Carson City! The celebration in the State’s capital, Carson City, features a large assortment of activities including the Nevada Day Parade, music and arts shows, a Carnival, pancake breakfast at the Governor’s Mansion, Nevada Day Classic Run/Walk, World Championship Rock Drilling Contest, Beard Contest, Annual Chili Feed, free local concerts and more! Over 200 entries (led by law enforcement and public officials) include floats, marching bands, horses, entertainers, youth groups, celebrity guests and even Burning Man creations. Food, drink and souvenir vendors line the streets, as well as local businesses featuring food and beverage specials. This year’s theme is Arts and Entertainment, an in-depth look at Nevada’s diversified Arts and Entertainment Community. (775) 882-2600
RUN WITH THE GIRLS
November 5
Competitive runners or first-timers can choose from a 5K run/walk and 10K run! Although the race celebrates “Strong Girls, Strong Women, Strong Community”, men and boys are welcome to participate as well! The courses are very runner and walker friendly. Race registration accepted online, by mail, in person or at packet pick-up. There will not be race day registration so plan ahead. (775) 825-3399; race178.com/girlsrun
VETERANS DAY PARADE
39 NORTH POLE VILLAGE December 8 & 9 | Sparks Victorian Square | Free Stroll through the holiday lights, enjoy photos with Santa, kids activities, decorating contests and vendors. Its hometown fun for the family.
RENO SANTA DASH December 16 A festive 5K fun run through downtown Reno where hundreds of costumed participants will get a chance to experience the real spirit of Christmas! Start at Wingfield Park and run along the Truckee River, enjoying cocoa and cookies along the way. After the race, enjoy the best after party! Free Santa hat with sign up! (775) 624-8320
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November 11 | Free
It starts at approximately 11:20 a.m. and ends between 1 to 2 p.m. The parade goes north on Virginia Street from the Virginia Street Bridge at 1st Street and marches north to 5th Street. Spectators are encouraged to gather to show their support along the parade route. VIP’s and announcers will review the parade from the Virginia Street Bridge, 2nd and Virginia Streets, the Reno Arch, and 4th Street. The parade is preceded by a traditional opening ceremony at the Virginia Street Bridge. The ceremony begins at 11:11 a.m. (The 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month) with a fly by and concludes with a wreath tossing at 11:20 a.m. (775) 334-2414
BETH COONEY, REALTOR® Cell 775.544.6026 bcooney@dicksonrealty.com www.BethCooney.com