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Winter 2015 | Wingfield Springs Community Association Newsletter
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ll, we hope you all had a great holiday season. We also wish you a prosperous and healthy year 2016. Board director elections: This year two seats were up for reelection. The two incumbents re-upped and there was no new candidate submission, thus no election was required. Your Board members for this year 2016 are as follows, in alphabetic order: z Marilyn Brainard – Secretary plus prime for governance affairs and documents z Ray Case – Treasurer prime for all aspects of financials plus help in landscaping z Lou Dauria – Vice-President plus prime for landscaping and security z Bob Denis – President plus prime for management interface z Rick Jones – Director prime for irrigation plus Village 30 2016 will be significant on several fronts for you and your Board of Directors. • New home construction: Many of you have seen the cleanup effort completed this summer along Rey Del Sierra. This will become home of some 125 properties and is called Wingfield Cove aka Village 30. Director Jones is point person for all community interest affairs in this important project. • Governing Documents: Although a significant face lift effort was completed in the Design Review Guidelines, we need to review all governing documents and identify areas in need of update or missing altogether. Director Brainard will lead us in this drive. As an owner, if you would like to help review and update the CC&Rs, please email or call Director Brainard at 626-1775 by February 1st. An ad-hoc committee will recommend changes. • Landscape: This aspect of our community is basically our only asset of significant value. Upgrading it and keeping the plant material healthy is by and large the main line of work to be done. We have put significant investments in the budget for this area again this year. Director Jones will work the irrigation project and related maintenance management. Director Dauria will take on responsibility for projects and maintenance in the landscaping efforts. Water restrictions and plant health have become the two components we juggle almost on a daily basis
at the height of summer. Director Jones and Dauria work in tandem and along with our partners Reno Green and Red Hawk to realize the best outcome. Thank you all for your work in 2015 and looking forward to your same dedication this year. • Security: We are almost complete with the original project as of this writing. For 2016, we have a few projects to increase our coverage and to remain at the front of the technology curve in this area. Director Dauria is prime and with the solid shouldering from our patrol partner ESI Security. • Board meetings: We strongly encourage you to attend. 2015 was a solid year for homeowner attendance and we sincerely thank all of you who took the time to join us. Information regarding meeting dates/location/agenda is included in the quarterly Hawk Talk. We also display banners at two of our major intersections as a further reminder. We also have this information on our new website www.wingfieldspringshoa.org. You must first register of course. Meeting contents at a glance: • Standard community association affairs covered: finances, resolutions, owner issues. • Past quarter activity summary in landscape and security patrol. • Forward focus view and trends in security and landscape. • We encourage and support interactive and courteous dialogue with owners present. • We often invite keynote speakers at the City, State and local (such as Village 30 lead person) levels. We believe we inject good elements in our meetings to make them interesting and valuable to our owners present. We encourage all of you to attend. In closing, your Board of Directors and service partners look forward to another great year of helping make WSCA a preferred place to call home. Thank you.
Bob Denis
PRESIDENT, WINGFIELD SPRINGS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
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Wingfield Springs
Community Association Newsletter WSCA Board of Directors PRESIDENT VICE PRESIDENT SECRETARY TREASURER DIRECTOR
Bob Denis, calraisin1@outlook.com Lou Dauria, eplus@aol.com Marilyn Brainard, mebrain@att.net Ray Case, rcase275@gmail.com Richard Jones, rijonesjr@juno.com
Handy Phone Numbers & Information ASSOCIA SIERRA NORTH Telephone: (775) 626-7333 Melissa Robertson, Community Manager Direct Line: (775)334-7449 Kenia Salazar, Assistant to Melissa Direct Line: (775)334-7426 Facsimile: (775) 626-7374 Website: www.wingfieldspringshoa.org Email: wfsservice@associasn.com Office Hours: 8 am–5 pm Monday through Friday; the phone lines shut down at 4 pm 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.
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hank you to all of those who attended this year’s holiday parties at the Red Hawk Event Center. There was a good turn out at both parties! In fact, the most attendees we have had. The guests enjoyed great food and the cookie decorating table for the kids was also a success again. There was a good time had by all at the Karaoke station and a photo booth with holiday props for families to take pictures together. The events came to an end with a special visit from Santa Claus who took time to sit with the children while the parents were able to take memorable photos. Many owners donated items for the Food Bank of Northern Nevada; the barrels were full by the end of the day; helping meet a continual need! Thank you to the entire Red Hawk staff for all of the help in making this event a success and so special for so many people. Be sure to review all of the reports/articles presented by the Board Members. As always, there is a lot of good information. Please also note the reminders within this edition in regards to the community website, holiday decorations, assessments and others. There have been more and more reported sightings of coyotes in the area. Included with this edition is an article by a representative with the Department of Wildlife for your review. I am proud to welcome Kenia Salazar as my new administrative assistant. Kenia has been with Associa Sierra North for over three years which makes her very familiar with several internal procedures and processes, a distinct advantage in her new position. She is very excited and eager to step into this new role. Kenia can be reached directly at 334-7426 or ksalazar@associasn.com. With 2015 coming to an end, I hope the year was memorable and that everyone had a festive holiday season. I am looking forward to an eventful 2016 with even more projects and events underway. As always, your Board and its service partners will continue to work diligently to ensure another successful year in the management of Wingfield Springs Community Association. I look forward to seeing you at the first Board Meeting on January 28, 2016. Associa Sierra North – An Associa® Member Company
Melissa Robertson, CMCA®, AMS®, PCAM® Senior Manager — Nevada Certified Supervising Community Manager
Please note: Views expressed in HawkTalk are not necessarily the opinions of WSCA, its board members or Associa Sierra North. The editor reserves the right to edit submitted articles for content and space constraints. Advertising in HawkTalk is paid for by the individual advertisers. WSCA does not necessarily endorse or support any of the advertisers. Advertising monies collected are used to offset the printing costs of each HawkTalk. HawkTalk is supported in whole by advertising. Newsletter published by: Kathy Hess, Just Imagine Marketing and Design (775) 746-4138 | kathy@justimaginemktg.com
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Do You Have an Action Plan for Your Family?
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hile we are fortunate to have ESI as an association partner to patrol our streets and provide house watch services, that doesn’t mean we may have covered all our bases. To help fill that void, there is more professional advice available from a speaker I heard at a CAI event. He is Chris E. McGoey the author of Family Security Plan and his website is: www.CrimeDoctor.com. He is a security consultant based in Los Angeles, but is engaged all over the country testifying and helping victims of crime. Chris permits his numerous articles posted on that site to be copied at no charge, with the request to credit the author and source. He also has a new website Crime School that might be of interest to those who like to listen to podcasts. Family Security Plan is enhanced by specific articles titled: Family Security at Shopping Centers, Family Security at Bank ATM machines, Family Security at Hotels or Motels, Family Security Travel Planning and Carjacking Facts. Since reprinting his articles in Hawk Talk is beyond our capacity, please make the effort to view/print them out from his website. Chris E. McGoey, CPP, CSP, CAM McGoey Security Consulting (213) 537-3505 Chris@CrimeDoctor.com
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W i n g f i e l d S p r i n g s C o m m u n i t y A ss o c i a t i o n
2016 Meeting Calendar
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January 7th Agenda Workshop January 7th Exec. Sessions/Hearings January 28th Board Meeting February 18th Executive Session March 17th Executive Session April 14th Agenda Workshop April 14th Executive Sessions/Hearings April 28th Board Meeting May 19th Executive Session/Hearings June 16th Executive Session/Hearings July 14th Agenda Workshop July 14th Executive Sessions/Hearings July 28th Board Meeting August 18th Executive Session September 15th Executive Session October 13th Agenda/Budget Workshop October 13th Executive Sessions/Hearings October 27th Board Meeting November 17th Annual Meeting
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Workshops will be held to review the agenda items of the next scheduled board meeting. Homeowners are welcome to attend workshops. No action (vote) will be taken by the Board on any matter discussed or reviewed at a workshop. Workshop and meeting notices will be published in each HawkTalk newsletter. HawkTalk will be mailed at least ten (10) days before each board meeting.
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Wingfield Springs Incident Breakdown 4th QTR 2015 Alarm Response 5 Animal Control/ Emergency Services Recovery 5 5
Burglary/ Robbery(Auto) 2
Health & Welfare Check 1 Open Garage Doors 39
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he following is an overview of events that occurred within the boundaries of Wingfield Springs. Specific information such as names, addresses, and other personally identifiable information has been removed to protect the privacy of all parties. Details of reported incidents are available upon request to authorized person(s).
Vandalism/Graffiti 8 Unwanted Subject 1 Trespass 1
House Watch 77
Suspicious Person(s)/Activity 18
Tow Vehicle 2 Resident vs. Resident Dispute 1
n When relating the number of incidents to the Property Damage number of properties and population of WSCA, 3 Parking Violation and comparing the type and amount of activity Flyer/Sticker to neighboring areas and communities, the overall 17 outlook for Wingfield Springs is very good. Noise Disturbance 7
n More than half of officer activity was spent conducting house watches, which given the fact that there have been no reported burglaries of houses on the list, the program is proving to remain effective. Residents are encouraged to continue submitting house watch forms. Residents are also advised to make sure that mail/packages, newspapers, and other indicators of nonoccupancy are removed while they are away. n There were two reported vehicle break-ins. Residents and guests are reminded to keep valuables or attractive items out of sight from passersby and to lock the doors and roll up all windows. n There has been an increase in suspicious person’s activity which coincides with the number of vandalism attacks. There were eight reports of vandalism which included spray painting on vehicle windows, tagging, and egging of cars. We have refocused the security officers to those areas and are concentrating their efforts to specific times of day in an effort to deter offenders.
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n 17 parking violations were issued and two vehicles were towed from the property. Parking violations were issued for unregistered vehicles, parking in fire lanes, and RV/trailer parking. Both tows were done for fire lane violations. n Security officers identified 12 maintenance issues and reported them to Associa Sierra North at the time of discovery. All maintenance issues were landscape related. n Security officers responded to seven noise complaints and the residents in violation complied without incident. n Security officers observed a total of 39 garage doors open. Residents are reminded to keep garage doors closed as an open garage is an invitation to robbery/burglary. For the safety of residents and the protection of property, security officers will generally attempt to make contact with homeowners to advise them of open garage doors.
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Rick’s Observations
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es, I’m one of two who signed up for more fun! As President Bob stated in his report he is the second of the twosome. I feel the board of directors comprises a solid team dedicated to working together on behalf of the WSCA and I’m honored to continue to serve.
Irrigation The irrigation water supply and distribution has been shut-off and we intend to use the winter months to analyze the results of 2015 and determine what needs improvement before turning the water back on in the spring (hopefully May) for the 2016 season. Mainly, as of the date of this input for the HawkTalk, the final irrigation usage and billing has not been finalized, and this determines what adjustments will be needed. Also, during 2016 Lou Dauria and I will work together with the board to execute the landscaping and irrigation components within our approved budget. In addition, I will continue to work closely with Mr. Ron Gribble, Red Hawk Golf Superintendent and Ryan Harvey, Reno Green Project Manager throughout 2016 to discuss issues and
Holiday Security Tips
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he holiday season is a time for us all to try to forget the pressures of everyday life and enjoy the precious company of our friends, families, and loved ones. Unfortunately, the bad guys are out there and this is their busy time of the year. To protect ourselves, our property, and each other, we must remain aware of our surroundings and be vigilant in our security posture. To that end, we are offering the following tips to help keep you and yours safe this holiday season. At Home:
• Don’t display trees and gifts in windows visible from the street. Glass can be easily cut or broken and thieves are gone before anyone even notices what has happened. • Boxes from appliances, TV’s, etc. that are sitting on the curb awaiting trash pick-up are a great advertisement to burglars about what’s inside your home. Break down those boxes and put them in black trash bags. You can go a step further and set them out on multiple days. • If you will be out of town for even a day, inform neighbors or a friend whom you trust so they can keep an eye on your property while you’re away. You should also have them secure any packages that may have been delivered to you and collect newspapers and mail as well. • If you will be away from home, make sure that there are signs of occupancy such as putting assorted interior lights on timers set at alternating times and leaving a TV or radio on. Now is not the time
concerns on a monthly basis. The result of these discussions and the monthly irrigation water data reports will be coordinated with the board of directors and with Ms. Melissa Robertson, Associa Sierra North. This information will then be disseminated to the WSCA through the quarterly board meetings and to the WSCA website.
Wingfield Cove (Village 30) As of this date, we have no new and or additional information to provide regarding the Wingfield Cove Project. As you are aware, Ms. Jackie Seeno presented information at our October Board of Directors meeting. It is our understanding that Jackie will provide additional information when available to Melissa Robertson, and this will be further disseminated to the WSCA.
Richard “Rick” Jones to worry about the extra couple of pennies you’ll spend on power. Security is the main idea. • Do not hide spare keys in the usual places. Burglars know where they are and they know what the fake rocks that hold spare keys look like. Do not hide keys in sprinkler boxes, mailboxes, under mats, or any other place in the immediate vicinity of the door. • Do not advertise your travel plans on social media. All those “friends” of yours have other friends that you don’t know. Use social media to tell your friends about your trip upon your return—there’s more to talk about then anyway.
When you’re out: • Do not leave packages, purses, computer bags, etc. visible in your vehicle. Cover them with a cargo cover, blanket, or a jacket. • If you are out during the day and don’t plan on returning to your vehicle until after dark, be sure to park under a light pole or in an area that will provide sufficient lighting. • Walk with a state of awareness and keep your head up and eyes scanning at all times. An attacker wants to catch you off guard. Let the world know that you alert and prepared. • Be sure to lock your vehicle and take note of where you parked. The last thing you want to do is search a parking lot or garage with an armful of shopping bags and boxes. • Be cautious of people asking to “fix minor dents” on your vehicle, asking for “just enough money to get some gas to get back home”, or other scams that are designed to separate you from your wallet… or worse. • Have your keys ready when you arrive at your vehicle. Get your packages and yourself inside as soon as possible, then lock the doors. • When possible, shop with a friend. It’s safer and depending on the friend, it can be a lot more fun.
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Reminders
Website Info Reminder Reminder! Please sign up for the Wingfield Springs Community Association website at www.wingfieldspringshoa.org to find the most up to date information and news pertaining to the community!
Holiday Decoration Reminder Holiday decorations may be installed fourteen (14) days before a holiday, and shall be taken down within fourteen (14) days after the holiday. December holiday decorations are permitted to be installed starting November 15th, but not illuminated until Thanksgiving week, at the earliest. December holiday lighting and exterior lawn displays are to be removed by February 1st.
Wingfield Springs Semi-Annual Community Spring Garage Sale Be sure to mark your calendars for the weekend of May 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 and 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.
Assessment Due Dates There has been a change regarding the assessment due date frequency. Effective January 1, 2016…the assessment amount of $55.00 per month will be due by the first of each month and become delinquent if not paid by the last day of each month. This means the assessments are to now be paid
monthly instead of quarterly as in years past. Owners are more than welcome to continue to pay in advance (quarterly, bi-annually, annually) if they choose to. If you are set up on ACH (automatic withdraw), there is no action required. Please contact Melissa Robertson at 775-334-7449 if there should be any questions. Coupon books for 2016 were mailed out in December.
R & R 5. Repairing of vehicles and inoperable or unregistered vehicles are not permitted on the individual lots unless the vehicle is wholly within an enclosed garage. Storage of boats, trailers, buses, campers, recreational vehicles and large commercial vehicles is not permitted in the community except when parked in an enclosed garage or screened from view by a structure approved by the Design Review Committee. A large commercial vehicle shall be defined as a vehicle that has a commercial vehicle registration and has an overall length of more than twenty-four feet (24’), or exceeds eight feet, six inches (8’-6”) in width. An over-sized vehicle shall be defined as a vehicle that has an overall length of more than twenty-four feet (24’), or exceeds eight feet, six inches (8’ 6”) in width. Boats, trailers, campers and recreational vehicles (excluding utility and work trailers) are permitted in the community for loading and unloading only for a period of up to 48 hours. Campers, trucks and similar vehicles up to l-ton, when used for everyday transportation, are permitted subject to Board approval. No vehicle may park closer than 7.5 feet on either side of a fire hydrant, whether or not the curb is painted red, for public safety reasons as designated by the Sparks Fire Marshal.
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Preventing Urban Coyote Conflicts
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Why Have Coyotes Moved In?
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Whether or not we realize it, residential areas can provide a perfect habitat for a variety of wildlife, including coyotes. Landscaped homes and community parks provide shelter for small mammals and birds, which in turn provides a food source for predatory animals. Urban irrigation systems provide a source of water that is crucial to coyotes and all wildlife in Nevada’s dry climate, especially during drought years since it forces wildlife into urban settings to look for water and food. As a result, the once elusive species has adapted to the presence of humans, and in turn have lost their natural fear of us.
What Can I do About It? Coyotes are attracted to neighborhoods due to the availability of water and food sources such as rodents, garbage, and in some cases small pets. The following is a list of attractants that can be removed from your home to reduce coyote interactions. • Pet food or water that is left outdoors • Birdseed or other small mammal attractants • Garbage cans that are not secured • Free roaming pets likes cats and small dogs (keep them indoors whenever possible) Residents should work together to remove all attractants from the area, as well as take action to re-instill coyotes with a natural fear of humans. If a coyote approaches you, try to appear as large and loud as possible.
Don’t feed the wildlife! Shout, or bang on objects if available Always keep pets leashed on walks Carry an air horn and pepper spray Throw objects such as rocks Fence your yard, if that is not an option use an enclosed dog run or kennel • Never corner a coyote • Do not run away, back away slowly while facing the coyote • • • • • •
Am I In Danger? Coyotes are naturally curious creatures and occasional sightings are to be expected. In general they are harmless to humans. However, issues can arise when they become habituated to our presence and we become careless. Intentionally or unintentionally, feeding wildlife can result in aggressive or demanding animal behavior. Deliberate feeding of wildlife is dangerous and illegal. Additionally if a coyote feels threatened such as in a situation where it cannot escape, it may attack. Educate you children about avoiding coyotes and unfamiliar dogs and protect your pets by keeping them indoors whenever possible. With ample cooperation, non-lethal control is possible. For questions or concerns contact the Nevada Department of Wildlife or visit our website at: www.ndow.org Jessica Heitt Department of Wildlife Urban Wildlife Coordinator 775-688-1501
Stars of Nashville Jan. 16 Fans of ABC’s hit television drama, “Nashville” are in for a real treat as two of the show’s heartthrobs, Charles Esten and Chris Carmack, perform a special, one-night only concert.
The Temptations Review Featuring Dennis Edwards Jan. 23 Join us for an unforgettable evening as one of the most gifted singers of all time, Dennis Edwards performs live at Atlantis!
Brew HaHa Jan. 29 Enjoy all-you-can-drink responsibly at the 21st annual event. Donny Osmond Jan. 29 Donny Osmond, who is celebrating 50 years as a performer, embarks on his first solo concert performances in four years with “The Soundtrack of My Life Tour.”
FEBRUARY
Dancing with the Stars: Live! Feb. 12 Dancing with the Stars: Live! is taking its all new production on the road giving fans the opportunity to see their favorite stars dance live in their hometowns. Joe Satriani Feb. 27 Joe Satriani, said to be the world’s most commercially successful solo guitar performer, is headed to Reno for one night of grand guitar playing on the Grand Theatre stage.
MARCH
Monster Jam Mar. 4–6 It’s the hottest edge-of-your-seat, live motor sports property on the planet and largest touring family show in North America!
Yanni Mar. 13 Coming to Reno’s Grand Sierra Resort!