President’s Message Board Briefs

President’s Message

By Matt Metz SRCA Board President

Scottsdale Ranch Community Association. It’s more than a name.

Let’s look more carefully at the words in the title of our organization.

Scottsdale. Arguably the best city in the Valley of the Sun in which to live. Excellent schools, high property values, great city services. Yes, being in the City of Scottsdale is part of what makes SRCA a great place to live.

Ranch. Well, we’re not technically a ranch, but we do enjoy an excellent suburban lifestyle. We’re close to all the amenities of the Valley but enjoy the quality of life of a less urban environment.

Community. This is truly what makes living here so great. When each of us signed those HOA documents, we agreed to be participating members of a community of citizens who care not just about ourselves, but our neighbors. Our CC&Rs document the rights we have as well as protecting our quality of life and property values. But at Scottsdale Ranch, we are also part of a larger community, which is why we get involved in traffic and zoning issues that affect not just Scottsdale Ranch but also surrounding areas and greater Scottsdale. For example, your Association takes a stand and speaks out regarding proposed developments east, west, and north of SRCA. We do this not only to protect our own residents, but to protect property rights and quality of life for those who live nearby. We live by the golden rule; just as we hope neighboring properties will come stand with us when we face challenges, we step up to defend the quality of life in our surrounding neighborhoods.

Association. When you moved into Scottsdale Ranch, you became a member of this Association. We hope you appreciate and take advantage of the many benefits provided by SRCA – our beautiful Lake Serena, our Community Center, the shops at the Mercado, the park and senior center in the middle of our community, and our carefully landscaped common areas. And in return, we ask only that we treat each other with respect; that you let us know of any suggestions you have on how we can become even better; and that you give back by considering service on our Board or any of our many committees.

June 30, 2021 Board of Directors Retreat

• Reviewed the Vison & Values statements and agreed the

SRCA Mission statement should be added to the Vision & Values document. Additionally, a sub-committee was assigned to implement the suggestions made to expand, edit, and update the wording and place on a future Board agenda for review.

• The second meeting for the Board Retreat was scheduled for July 13, 2021. Due to conflicts, the date was dismissed. Staff will contact the association attorney for other dates.

August 9, 2021 Special Board of Directors Meeting

• Accepted the Finance Committee’s recommendation to approve supplementing the Philadelphia Insurance umbrella policy with an Umbrella policy from Trisura

Insurance.

• Accepted the Governmental Committee’s recommendation to support the 9400 East Shea project.

August 24, 2021 Board of Directors Meeting

• Upheld SRCA Architectural Committee’s decision on appeals to board.

• Adopted the updated version of the Board Vision &

Values document.

• Ratified the approval of the new monument signs electrical analysis.

• Staff to work with APS on the color and intensity of the new lighting being installed around the streets in SR.

• SRCA to review rules regarding car covers and fireworks.

• Approved the expenditure to contract with Arizona

Audio Visual to install a wireless connectivity and video conferencing system for the SRCA conference room.

THE SRCA OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 25TH AND FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 26TH FOR THE THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY.