Your HOA President’s Message By Matt Metz SRCA Board President
Satisfaction? Or apathy? This year’s election almost didn’t count. We received only a little over 400 votes, barely more than the 394 required to make it valid (10% of our 3,939 units). In the Question and Answer portion of our annual meeting held April 21st, one of our members asked why there was such a low turnout of voters, despite numerous reminders and a gift-card raffle incentive to vote early. The precise answer is, sadly, “We’re not sure.” But I believe this is simply a part of human nature; we complain when there are negative issues, but we are mostly quiet when things are going well. If Scottsdale Ranch didn’t do such a great job of caring for, and providing access to, our beautiful Lake Serena, certainly people would have used the election (and the annual meeting) to express their dissatisfaction. If our Community Center didn’t serve as a first-class focal point for so many wellrun social events, including SRCA-sponsored get-togethers, club meetings, private parties, receptions, etc., we certainly would have heard about it. If our homes’ prices hadn’t increased due to the consistent and fair enforcement of our rules designed to protect and enhance property values and quality of life, there would have been an uproar. But the fact is that our lake IS well maintained; our Community Center IS a beautiful (and beautifully maintained) facility available to our membership, and our home values HAVE been increasing at least as much as the general market, if not more. We hope you have been taking advantage of the many benefits you accrue as a member of SRCA. However, if you want to help ensure the continued excellence that is Scottsdale Ranch, we encourage you to join one of our many committees. In addition to helping improve Scottsdale Ranch, serving on a committee is a great way to meet other great people who share your community. Consider running for the board, as six people did this past time. And certainly, we hope you will always cast a vote in the annual election and when amendments to our documents appear on the ballot. As we’ve said countless times before, YOU are the reason Scottsdale Ranch is the best place in the Valley to live. Be a part our success; GET INVOLVED!
4 June/July 2022
Important Information About Assessments By Ricki Stamos SRCA Bookkeeper
If your 2022 Annual Assessment has not yet been paid, a 10% late fee of $39.50 has been added to your account, you have accrued 5 months of interest fees at a rate of 12% per annum and a lien will be filed against your property through the Maricopa County Recorder’s Office. Lien filing/release fees will be added to your account and continued failure to pay could result in in the filing of a judgment action. What does having a lien against your property mean to you? It means that there is a cloud on the title. Typically, the property cannot be sold until the past due amount has been paid in full and the lien has been released. Additionally, having a lien filed against your property could affect your credit. Should a homeowner’s assessments continue to be delinquent, the account may be turned over to an attorney for collection action without further notice from the association. If a judgment action is pursued, you will be responsible for all attorney’s fees, document recording fees and any other fees incurred, all to collect an original debt of only $395.00! If your Annual Assessment is delinquent, we urge you to contact the Scottsdale Ranch Community Association administrative office as soon as possible to discuss your account and how we can work with you to bring it current. If you have questions about your account, you may contact our Bookkeeper, Ricki Stamos at (480) 860-2022 or by email at rstamos@scottsdaleranch.org. If you are having problems paying your assessment due to extenuating circumstances, please be sure to contact our office sooner rather than later as we are here to work with you.
