Hawk Talk Summer 2017

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Summer 2017 | Wingfield Springs Community Association Newsletter

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elcome to summer in Wingfield Springs! We have lots of updates to share with our members this edition. First, our former Board President, Bob Denis, has re-located outside of our community and thus, has resigned from his position on the Board. Therefore, as the current Vice President, I have assumed the duties and responsibilities of the President for the Wingfield Springs Community Association. We, on the Board, are making every effort to make this transition as seamless as possible. We would also like to announce some additional changes on the Board. As Rick Jones has also relocated outside of our community, we are pleased to announce that Gary Hules has been appointed to fill the Director vacancy on the Board. In addition, at our upcoming July meeting, the Board will also be appointing to fill the vacancy left by Bob and holding an organizational meeting to reassign Board positions.

Here are some friendly reminders that merit review every summer season: 1. YARD MAINTENANCE: Lawn maintenance is imperative, for you and for your neighbors. Untended lawns and weeds, will result in fines if not corrected. Sod that has not been taken proper care of often needs to be replaced at the owner’s expense.

2. COMMON AREA IRRIGATION: Individual irrigation systems should have been turned on by now. If any problems are observed in the common area irrigation systems, please call (775) 852-8952 to report.

3. FIRE FUEL CONTROL: Fire danger is high during the summer months. Vigilance is needed when operating lawn equipment, especially near dry, grassy areas, which can catch fire easily. Be conscientious about extinguishing smoldering embers from barbecue grills and fire pits. Each Owner, in order to establish defensible space, may clear their fence line of weeds and debris up to three (3) feet away from their property.

4. PET WASTE: It is the duty and responsibility of all pet owners to clean up any solid waste left by their animals from any area within the community. Please use the pet waste bags provided in the pet stations throughout the community.

5. NUISANCE BARKING: It is up to all dog owners to prevent their animals from becoming intrusive to the neighbors around them.

No one wants to listen to anybody’s animals barking incessantly.

Report excessive noise to Animal Control (775) 353-8900 and to ESI Security at (775) 722-6270.

6. COMMON AREA PROJECT PLANS AND UPDATES: z Adding top seed, soil polymer, including aeration of areas hit hard by drought for grass revival in Villages 17, 19, 20, and 21. z Complete drip line repairs where needed. z Replace the lights on the Windmill in July/August. z Complete Telehurst turf upgrades in the Summer/Fall. z Arrowsmith ditch repairs and trail system curb repairs completed. z Continue discussions with the City of Sparks on conversion to reclaimed water. z Discussions on Heartwood Estates/ Village 30 City of Sparks traffic study. z Upgrade Median #5 on Wingfield Springs Road.

Wishing you all a happy and safe summer! We look forward to seeing you at our next Association meeting on, Thursday, July 27 at 6:00 p.m. in the Member’s Lounge.

Respectfully yours,

Louis Dauria VICE PRESIDENT

Community

manager’s report

S © DEANNA HEARN

ummer is finally here! A great time to celebrate the outdoors and enjoy all that Northern Nevada has to offer. Your management team has been hard at work and we are pleased to share with you all the great news this quarter!

Wingfield Springs

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

Lou Dauria, eplus@aol.com Marilyn Brainard, mebrain@att.net Ray Case, rcase275@gmail.com Vacant Gary Hules, gthules@gmail.com

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

Please note: Views expressed in Hawk Talk 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 Hawk Talk 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 Hawk Talk.

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A HEARTFELT THANK YOU Not only do we extend a huge “Thank You” to our volunteer Board Members for their time investment in the protection and enhancement of our great community. We expand our reach to all of our members who have proactively taken action to maintain their properties and work in tandem to keep our neighborhoods looking their best. We are pleased to report that when issues of concern are identified through one of our compliance inspections, resolution is primarily seen after the initial courtesy notice is issued. We thank our members for taking pride in their properties and association, as a team we can achieve great things!

HARD AT WORK FOR OUR MEMBERS The community has been hard at work with refurbishment and maintenance of various community amenities. Red curbs, fire hydrants, distressed mailbox pedestals, pet stations and main roadway utility boxes are receiving a fresh coat of paint. Stone pillars and bridges have been restored with any missing rock and grout has been refreshed. The large trail signage has been redesigned and will be replaced this summer Our main entry sign and windmill have received a fresh coat of paint. Be on the lookout for lighting system upgrades in this area as well. We are also in the process of painting the symbols and signage on the rockery columns throughout the community. In addition to our ongoing landscape maintenance, including our trail restoration project and phased irrigation system refurbishment, the renovation of Median #5 will be underway this summer (located between the entrance of Cinnamon Drive and Eagle Wing Circle on Wingfield Springs Road).

WEBSITE SUGGESTION BOX As a valued member of the Wingfield Springs Community Association, your feedback will help your Board of Directors take into consideration various issues that impact our community before decisions are made. As your Board of Directors is elected by the membership to carry out the business affairs of the Association, the Board is open to reviewing our neighbors’ feedback, recommendations and suggestions for the preservation and enhancement of the community’s common amenities. As a reminder, the Association is responsible for 16.5 acres of irrigated turf, 18 acres of improved planter areas, entry monuments, windmill, fountains, stone pillars, trail systems, select community signage and its portion of maintenance of the allocated irrigation water distribution system. The City of Sparks maintains the sidewalks, roadways and street signs. NV Energy maintains the streetlights and the USPS maintains the mailboxes.

If you would like to submit your feedback, recommendations or suggestions, please email them to wfsservice@associasn.com or select the Suggestion Box link on our comment website. We ask Hawk Talk | Summer 2017

that if there is an issue of concern, please include a recommended solution to address the issue for consideration as well. Thank you for taking the time to provide your input.

ANNUAL FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE As a part of our annual year-end audit, enclosed you will find copies of the fiscal year end: (a) balance sheet, (b) operating income statement and (c) statement of cash flow. This information is provided to comply with CC&R Section 5.1 (L) for informational purposes.

RULES AND REGULATIONS AMENDMENT 2017-02 Enclosed is a copy of the amendment to the Rules and Regulations pertaining to Section V. Vehicles, A. Definitions and Parking, Section 5. This amendment addresses the timeliness and conditions for the purpose of loading and unloading work and/or utility trailers, including vehicles used to transport all-terrain vehicles, cars, motorcycles or similar equipment. Please review this amendment as it replaces the verbiage in the prior document mailed to the membership. The amendment is effective 30 days from the date of mailing to the members.

samples). The Association has a listing of paint colors to select from so, please do not hesitate to contact community management if you have questions on your improvements or application process.

Sincerely, Associa Sierra North – An Associa® Member Company

Dawn Osterode, CMCA®, AMS®, PCAM®, RS® Nevada Certified Supervising Community Manager Nevada Reserve Study Specialist

EXTERIOR PAINT TOUCH-UP vs. RE-PAINTING Many homes are now seeing the signs of aging, specifically on fascia and trim. If you are re-painting portions or all of your home with the original paint colors, no prior-approval from the Association is required. However, if you plan on changing any of the exterior colors on your home, you will need to obtain prior written approval from the Design Review Committee. The applications can be found on the website and will need to include a photo of the home identifying the specific paint colors and their locations (including paint chip

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WINGFIELD SPRINGS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

2017 MEETING CALENDAR

DATE

MEETING

TIME

LOCATION

June 29

Agenda Workshop/Executive Session

3:00 PM

Board Room

July 13

Executive Session

5:00 PM

Board Room

July 27

Board Meeting

6:00 PM

Members Lounge

August 10

Executive Session

5:00 PM

Board Room

September 14

Executive Session

5:00 PM

Board Room

October 5

Agenda Workshop/Executive Session

3:00 PM

Board Room

October 19

Board Meeting

6:00 PM

Members Lounge

November 9

Annual Members’ Meeting – Election,

Budget Ratification, Organizational Meetings

6:00 PM

Members Lounge

December 9

Holiday Party

10 AM/2 PM

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

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.

2017 – A SUCCESS STORY FOR CAI’S GRASSROOTS INITIATIVE IN CARSON CITY

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ommunity Associations Institute’s NV Legislative Action Committee proved that elected representatives do respond when citizens contact them in large numbers. A call was put out on May 30 to the Grassroots when a proposed amendment called The Nevada Homeowner Equity Protection Act was attached to a friendly bill sponsored by our State Senator, Don Gustavson. It had nothing to do with his bill, but everything to do with attacking the equity of homeowners in community associations who pay their assessments, like the vast majority of us in WSCA. Not only was it an “end-run”, but no legislator would put his or her name to it!

The Grassroots’ members responded immediately, resulting in the amendment being rescinded because the high volume of calls to legislators jammed the email system in the legislative building.

While this kind of drama often occurs, the way this attempted coup was orchestrated is an example of why many folks have a negative opinion of the political process. Other bills of interest include: z SB 281: Associations may receive excess proceeds received from the sale of real property by a county treasurer for delinquent taxes. z SB 114: The Ombudsman’s Office [for common-interest communities] will remain in the Real Estate Division – Department of Business & Industry and not moved to the NV Attorney General’s Office.

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z SB 195: Filling vacancies and electing members to an Executive Board of a unit-owners’ association. z SB 476: Requiring homeowner representatives on the Commission for Common-Interest Communities and Condominium Hotels to reside in a unit in NV. z SB 33: Gov. Sandoval sponsored this bill, similar to federal legislation, that prohibits the foreclosure of real property or a lien against a unit in a common-interest community owned by military personnel or their dependents in certain circumstances. Substantial time was spent to make this bill as fair as possible to all. z SB 490: Continuing foreclosure mediation assistance. This bill has not been signed by the Governor at the time this article was written so its status is unknown.

Overall, the session was positive for our community associations in NV. Especially by continuing the agreements reached in last session’s SB 306 by all parties involved in lending or real estate matters that affect our [WSCA’s] financial well-being.

Marilyn Brainard, Secretary and member of the NV Legislative Action Committee

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9 QUICK SECURITY TIPS FOR WINGFIELD SPRINGS RESIDENTS 1. Keep all doors and windows closed and securely fastened. An open window or door is an open invitation for burglars. Thieves are also quick to spot weak locks that may be easily forced open. Doors should have deadbolt locks with a one inch throw and reinforced strike plate with three inch screws. All windows should have window locks.

2. Secure sliding glass doors. Place a metal rod or piece of plywood in the track and install vertical bolts. These will help prevent burglars from forcing the door open or lifting it off the track.

3. Always lock the door to an attached garage. Don’t rely on your automatic garage door opener for security.

4. Create the illusion that you are home by using timers on lights, radios and TV’s. Making your residence appear occupied, even when no one is home, will deter criminals.

5. Keep the perimeter of your home well lighted. Installing low voltage outdoor lighting is a cost-effective way to discourage intruders, as well as highlight a house.

6. Never leave clues that you are away on a trip. Have a trusted neighbor collect mail and newspapers while you are away so delivered items do not accumulate. You can also ask a neighbor to park in your driveway or parking place to make it appear that you are present.

7. Keep some shades and blinds up and curtains open to maintain a normal, everyday appearance in your residence.

8. Never leave a message on your telephone answering machine telling people that you are away from home. A message that you will return at a certain time leaves your home vulnerable in the interim.

9. Keep shrubbery trimmed away from entrances and walkways.

While large, ornate hedges may be beautiful, they also provide a hiding place for burglars who need only a minute to break in through a window or door.

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Irrigation Report

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irst of all, I want to thank my predecessor Mr. Rick Jones for all his time and work on behalf of the Wingfield Springs Community Association.

As we all know, we have an abundance of water this year, but we don’t get all we want. Our agreement with Red Hawk allows us 117 acre feet per year, and then we have to pay for any extra. We always go over that amount, so any conservation we get saves money. Reno Green has been out fixing both primary and secondary water lines that have broken or sprung a leak. The age of the system, overabundance of tree roots, combined with the design of the system, keeps them very busy.

We have installed new filters along the way to catch the various silt, snails and other things from reaching the sprinkler heads and clogging them. It has helped tremendously, but the filters themselves have to be cleaned every couple of weeks. We have purchased some pressure gauges to check water pressure and flow, especially in the upper areas south of Vista. Our goal with the help of Red Hawk is to get sufficient water pressure for all areas and keep our grass green. We are also looking into renting a water truck to water areas that have system break downs that last more than a day or two, more to come on that issue.

Sadly people are opening our sprinkler timer boxes and changing settings or shutting them off completely. The area around Rey Del Sierra was off for 4 days because of it. Luckily the weather was cool and we don’t seem to have any grass damage. If you see anyone messing around with the boxes that isn’t a Reno Green employee, please call security. Have a safe and wonderful summer.

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Call for Help Guide 9-1-1 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 PROFESSIONALLY MANAGED BY: Associa Sierra North 10509 Professional Circle, Suite 200 Reno, NV 89521 Phone: (775) 626-7333; Fax: (775) 626-7374; Email: wfsservice@associasn.com

Dear Wingfield Springs Community Association Member: Please complete the enclosed Candidacy Biography Statement and return it no later than 12:00 noon on September 29, 2017 if you wish to be considered for election to the Board of Directors at the Annual Members Meeting on November 9, 2017. There are two (2) Board seats to be filled; each for a two-year term.

Please print legibly or type the statement and sign your name at the bottom. You may list your experience or professional accomplishments on a separate one-page, one-sided sheet. The sheet, if any, will be copied to the back of the statement and the statement will be mailed to the members with the 2017 secret ballot.

In performing the duties set forth in NAC 116.400 - 4. “a member of an executive board shall” (among other duties): “Keep informed of new developments in the management of a common-interest community through educational courses;” This completed statement must be received no later than 12:00 noon on September 29, 2017. Please mail, fax or e-mail to: WSCA C/O Associa Sierra North (ASN) 10509 Professional Circle Suite#200 Reno, NV 89521 Fax: 775-626-7374; E-mail: wfsservice@associasn.com Please call ASN no later than 12:00 noon on September 29, 2017 to confirm that we received your Candidacy Biography Statement in time to include your name on the 2017 secret ballot.

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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WINGFIELD SPRINGS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION CANDIDACY BIOGRAPHY STATEMENT (Please Print or Type)

Your Name

_____________________________________________________________________________________________

Address

_____________________________________________________________________________________________

Are you a unit owner?

(STREET)

Yes

(CITY)

(STATE)

(ZIP)

No

(NOTE: NRS 116.31034 - 1. states: “Except as otherwise provided in subsection 5 of NRS 116.212, not later than the termination of any period of declarant’s control, the units’ owners shall elect an executive board of at least three members, all of whom must be units’ owners.

Per NRS 116.31034 - 8. (a) and (b), please complete the following information regarding your candidacy.

8. “Each person who is nominated as a candidate for a member of the executive board pursuant to subsection 4 or 5 must: (a) “Make a good faith effort to disclose any financial, business, professional or personal relationship or interest that would result or would appear to a reasonable person to result in a potential conflict of interest for the candidate if the candidate were to be elected to serve as a member of the executive board; and” Please use the following line to respond to the statutory requirement cited above. Continue on a separate sheet if necessary. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ (b) “Disclose whether the candidate is a member in good standing. For the purpose of this paragraph, a candidate shall not be deemed to be in “good standing” if the candidate has any unpaid and past due assessments or construction penalties that are required to be paid to the association. …”

I am a candidate in good standing as defined above

Yes

No

If no, please explain:

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The candidate must make all disclosures required pursuant to this subsection in writing to the Association with his candidacy information. The association shall distribute the disclosures to each member of the association with the ballot in the manner established in the Bylaws of the Association.

Any additional information provided by the candidate for the executive board is voluntary and is not a requirement under NRS 116.31034.

NOTE: Nothing cited in the disclosure is intended to be used to prevent a potential candidate from running for the Board of Directors.

Signature of applicant __________________________________________________________ Date: _____________________ Page 8

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2nd qtr 2017

INCIDENT

3/1/17– 5/31/17

Alarm Response

14

Animal Control/Recovery

1

Assault/Battery Barking Dog

10

Open Garage Door

13

Parking Violation Flyer/Sticker

151

Property Damage

2

Resident Complaint/Concern

51

Resident vs. Resident Dispute

Emergency Services

Robbery/Burglary

3

Health & Welfare Check

Stolen Property

1

Suspicious Person(s)/Activity

9

House Watch

Tow Vehicle

1

Illegal Dumping

Trash Container Violation

83

Impaired Person

Trespass

4

Incident On Property

Unsecured door/gate

1

Key Service

Unwanted Subject

2 2

HOA Policy Violation

66

Lost and Found

3

Vandalism/Graffiti

Maintenance Issue

40

TOTAL

Noise Disturbance

10

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WINGFIELD SPRINGS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION Exhibit A BALANCE SHEETS December 31, 2016 (with comparative totals for 2015)

Operating Fund

2015

2016 Replacement Fund

Special Projects

Total

Total

ASSETS Cash and cash equivalents, including $87,000 and $96,000 of restricted deposits held in 2016 and 2015 Investments Assessments receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $39,359 and $44,668 in 2016 and 2015 Interest receivable Due to/from other funds Prepaid expenses Property and Equipment, net (Note 8) Total Assets

$

534,644 -0-

$

83,709 190 37,772 7,802 65,216

35,510 332,503

$

-0175 (37,772) -0-0-

-0-0-

$

570,154 332,503

-0-0-0-0-0-

83,709 365 -07,802 65,216

$

956,961 102,249 36,479 190 -06,131 46,746

$

729,334

$

330,416

$

-0-

$ 1,059,750

$

1,148,756

$

800 105,104 87,000 234,830

$

25,900 -0-0-0-

$

-0-0-0-0-

$

$

9,762 91,449 96,000 212,063

LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCES Liabilities Accounts payable Accrued expenses Architectural deposits Assessments paid in advance Total Liabilities

Fund Balances Total Liabilities and Fund Balances

$

427,734

25,900

-0-

453,634

409,274

301,600

304,516

-0-

606,116

739,482

-0-

$ 1,059,750

729,334

$

330,416

$

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

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26,700 105,104 87,000 234,830

$

1,148,756

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WINGFIELD SPRINGS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION Exhibit B STATEMENTS OF REVENUE AND EXPENSES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCES For the Year Ended December 31, 2016 (with comparative totals for 2015) 2016 Operating Fund Revenue Assessment income Collections income User fee income Miscellaneous income Investment income Other income Total Revenue

$

1,317,720 21,390 6,625 26,288 448 29,760 1,402,231

Replacement Fund $

96,000 -0-0-0793 100 96,893

2015

Special Projects Fund $

-0-0-0-0556 -0556

Total

Total

$ 1,413,720 21,390 6,625 26,288 1,797 29,860 1,499,681

$

1,413,720 25,699 15,050 6,813 809 9,203 1,471,294

Expenses Management and administration Management services Office and miscellaneous Holiday party and special events Design review Professional services Bad debt expense (recovery) Communications Insurance Utilities Water/sewer Electricity Maintenance and operations Landscaping services Contracted services Repairs and maintenance Amenities Permits and licenses Depreciation Replacement expenses Common area Landscaping Irrigation Total Expenses

-0210 -0-05,775 -0-0-05,985

-025 -0-0-0-0-0-025

225,895 90,513 15,830 14,589 51,286 (4,955) 8,641 26,686 428,485

222,029 45,219 16,357 9,325 43,909 14,182 14,604 23,767 389,392

89,177 26,240

-0-0-

-0-0-

89,177 26,240

70,978 26,598

115,417

-0-

-0-

115,417

97,576

516,464 229,717 62,531 6,870 11,218 12,051

-0-0-0-0-0-0-

-0-0-0-0-0-0-

516,464 229,717 62,531 6,870 11,218 12,051

534,972 251,638 150,190 6,870 8,068 4,244

838,851

-0-

-0-

838,851

955,982

-0-0-0-0-

49,200 25,900 175,192 250,292

-0-0-0-0-

49,200 25,900 175,192 250,292

-085,670 -085,670

256,277

25

1,633,046

1,528,620

(159,384)

531

1,376,743

Net Revenue Over (Under) Expenses

25,488

Equity Transfer (Note 6)

-0-

Fund Balances, Beginning of Year Fund Balances, End of Year

225,895 90,278 15,830 14,589 45,511 (4,955) 8,641 26,686 422,475

261,984

276,112 $

301,600

(261,984)

201,917 $

304,516

-0-

(57,326)

-0-

261,453 $

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

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(133,366)

-0-

739,482 $

606,116

796,808 $

739,482

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WINGFIELD SPRINGS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION Exhibit C STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS For the Year Ended December 31, 2016 (with comparative totals for 2015) 2016 Operating Fund

Replacement Fund

2015

Special Projects Fund

Total

Total

Reconciliation of Net Revenue Over (Under) Expenses to Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities: Net Revenue Over (Under) Expenses

$

Adjustments: Bad debt expense (recovery) Depreciation Change in due (to) from other funds Change in assessments receivable Change in accounts receivable - other Equity transfers Change in interest receivable Change in prepaid expenses Change in accounts payable Change in accrued expenses Change in dues paid in advance & deposits Total Adjustments Net Cash Provided (Used) by Operating Activities

25,488

$

(159,384)

$

531

$

(133,366)

$

(57,326)

(4,955) 12,051 19,772 (45,227) 2,757 -0-0(1,669) (8,961) 13,656 13,766

-0-0(12,672) -0-0261,984 (57) -025,900 -0-0-

-0-0(7,100) -0-0(261,984) 72 -0-0-0-0-

(4,955) 12,051 -0(45,227) 2,757 -015 (1,669) 16,939 13,656 13,766

14,182 4,244 -0(5,905) (403) -0(72) 1,167 (129) (21,705) 46,939

1,190

275,155

(269,012)

7,334

38,318

26,678

115,771

(268,481)

(126,032)

(19,009)

Cash Flows from Investing Activities: Maturities of certificates of deposit Purchase of certificates of deposit

-0-0-

102,249 (332,504)

-0-0-

102,249 (332,504)

244,745 (245,000)

Net Cash Used by Investing Activities

-0-

(230,255)

-0-

(230,255)

(255)

Cash Flows from Financing Activities: Equipment purchased

(30,520)

-0-

-0-

(30,520)

(14,263)

Net Cash Used by Financing Activities

(30,520)

-0-

-0-

(30,520)

(14,263)

Net Decrease in Cash and Cash Equivalents

(3,842)

Cash and Cash Equivalents, Beginning of Year Cash and Cash Equivalents, End of Year

538,486 $

534,644

$

(114,484)

(268,481)

(386,807)

(33,527)

149,994

268,481

956,961

990,488

35,510

$

-0-

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

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$

570,154

$

956,961

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When Is the Best Time to Sell Your Home?

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hen considering selling your home, time of year can make a difference. There are pluses and minuses to each season, but annual sales figures show that the absolute optimum time to realize the year’s greatest profit is for your home close in July. This means you should have your home on the market in April or May. The downside to this time frame is that it is also the time period where there are the most homes for sale, so competition is also at its height. Prices tend to dip starting in July, but only slightly.

I don’t think this should deter you from selling at other times of the year, however, especially if you are going to purchase another home after your sale. Pricing is driven by basic supply and demand economic model. For example, if you sell a home in December, you may not get quite as much for it as you would have in July, but you’ll also be buying your new home at a time of year when you can find a good price on the home you want!

It’s interesting to see that even with all the homes for sale in the area, we actually have fewer homes available for purchase than last year (see graph.) This is causing prices to increase, with the median home price rising from $300,000 in December 2016 to $336,000 in May. The average cost per square foot increased from $177 to $187 a square foot in the same time period. Red Hawk homes have increased 2 % when you compare May 2016 to May 2017 sales, from a median of $160.51 to $164.01 per square foot.

Custom Homes Are Selling!

If it seems like more high-end and custom homes are for sale at Red Hawk, you’re right. As of June 11th, there were 23 Red Hawk homes for sale between $500,000 and 1.8 million. These homes are selling well this year, with nine of the 23 under contract and a median cost per square foot of $195. This is very encouraging

Sidewalk Tripping Hazard Notice: The Association is currently in discussions with the City of Sparks regarding ownership and maintenance thereof of the sidewalks in the community. Please note that use of the sidewalks for any purpose is at the user’s risk, as the Association is not responsible for maintenance.

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for our area. In the last year, 11 total homes sold for $500,000 or more for $176 average per square foot. The same time period the previous year, only six sold for an average of $183 per square foot.

If you have questions about today’s market and how it affects you, give me a call. I’m happy to share my knowledge with you.

Beth Cooney—Dickson Realty 775-544-6026 bcooney@dicksonrealty.com

WINGFIELD SPRINGS SEMI-ANNUAL COMMUNITY SPRING 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.

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By Ryan Harvey

S

ummer is upon us and with that comes the management of routine tasks such as irrigation, pruning, mowing, fertilization, weeding and planting. Over the next quarter we will begin working on the renovation of the median on Wingfield Springs Road just pass the Cinnamon Bridge. The renovation will include complete tear out and redo of irrigation and new, fresh drought-tolerant. Third round fertilization of all turf areas will be completed and summer pruning and weed abatement will commence.

As with every summer season, the management of the irrigation system is constant. Sometimes we experience multiple mainline breaks/valve issues within the same week, or even day, that affect huge portions of the community. Please be aware that although Reno Green would like to respond to every irrigation call during the same business day there are many days where the volume of work that needs to be done is too great to be completed within that same day, therefore; calls are prioritized based on the information that is received. That prioritization is as follows: Priority 1: Any water that is reported as leaking non-stop is the highest priority. This would be an indication that we may have a mainline leaking.

Priority 2: Any irrigation line or valve boxes that is described as leaking/flooding only when the irrigation zone is running.

Priority 3: Any irrigation zone that is not firing.

Example would be people describing the issue as grass or trees not getting water.

Priority 4: Any broken irrigation head or drip, with the exception of those on the main arteries. Example, would be people describing “geysers” or water shooting high in the air while the irrigation zone is running.

Although this looks the most dramatic, it is the least worrisome and the least amount of water waste overall. *Please note, that any call received that just states water leaking is investigated promptly so that prioritization can be determined.

We had a busy spring season and accomplished many tasks including drip line replacements, installation of amiad filters, walking path repairs, ditch repairs, over seeding/top dressing of turf areas, soil polymer treatments of turf areas, aerations, irrigation turn-on, fertilizations, annual color installation and weed abatement. We look forward to having a productive summer season and thank you for the opportunity to serve the Wingfield Springs Community.

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RENO STREET FOOD

ARTOWN

Every Friday night in Idlewild Park May 19–September 29, 5–9 p.m.

Wingfield Park, Bartley Ranch & other locations | July 1–31

Reno Street Food is the original weekly gourmet street food event in Reno, produced by locals featuring over 30 gourmet food, craft dessert, beer, wine and mixed drink vendors. There is live music, free parking, playground for the kids.

For the entire month of July, Reno is Artown! Regarded as one of the most comprehensive arts festivals in the country by the National Endowment for the Arts. Highlights of some fan favorites: Opening Night Jubilee, Monday Night Music Series, Dancing in the Park Series, Movies in the Park, and Summer Concert Series.

SPARKS FARMERS MARKET

LAKE TAHOE SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL

Tuesdays, June 6–September 26, 8 a.m.–1 p.m.

Sand Harbor State Park | July 8–August 27, 5:30–10 p.m.

Imagine your toes in the sand, a fantastic bottle of wine nearby, a gourmet meal and first-class entertainment with your friends and family, all while basking in a perfect Lake Tahoe sunset.

Two extraordinary productions offered in the 2017 season!

• Love’s Labour’s Lost • The Hound of the Baskervilles Monday Night Showcase – A multi-event Showcase Series.

Shows begin at 7:30 p.m. Tickets may be purchased online or by calling (800) 74-SHOWS. D.G. Menchetti Young Shakespeare Program – The Festival’s series of education programming is highlighted the D.G. Menchetti Young Shakespeare Program. Free performances produced for younger audiences at Lake Tahoe and throughout northern Nevada.

Some of the freshest produce each week is available here. Located in the south parking lot of the Sparks United Methodist Church on the corner of 1231 Pyramid Way and Oddie in Sparks

DOWNTOWN RENO FARMERS MARKET Sands Regency, 345 N. Arlington Ave. June 8–August 24, 4–9 p.m., Every Thursday Shoppers can enjoy fresh picked produce from some of the finest growers in the region, a tasty variety of international food and beverage items, packaged foods, unique arts & crafts, assorted flowers, prepared foods and children’s activities.

MIDTOWN ART WALK July 27

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I’m your Neighbor!

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As part of Artown, the annual Art Walk showcases the unexpected culture of our city’s Midtown District. Pairing artists with local merchants, this event stirs up senses with a variety of art, food and live performances. Walk through one of the unique shops and take wonder in the work of local photographers. Or enjoy a meal at the distinct eateries while listening to talented musicians.

Map & Merchants – Pick up the map at Living Stones or Junkee.

FREE Public Transit Service 3–10 p.m. Courtesy RTC.

WANDERLUST YOGA & MUSIC FESTIVAL Squaw Valley | July 20–July 23 Wanderlust is a one-of-a-kind festival bringing together the world’s leading yoga teachers, top musical acts and DJs, renowned speakers, top chefs and winemakers, and much more—all in a setting of breathtaking natural beauty. With breathtaking scenery surrounding you, there’s so many activities to choose from: yoga, meditation, music, workshops, art, expeditions and farm-to-table food events. It’s an ecstatic celebration in the most awe-inspiring locations in the world.