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President’s Message By Matt Metz SRCA Board President
I have to admit that like most of us, I find it easy to take Scottsdale Ranch for granted. When things run so smoothly, we don’t even notice the efforts of our staff and volunteers. Now, while still in the midst of a global pandemic, it’s even more important that we appreciate and say thanks to those who make our HOA the best place in the Valley to live. The Board of Directors, whom you elect, make the leadership decisions that keep us moving on the right course. The duties of these volunteer board positions are not trivial; the board members make the tough strategic decisions to ensure we continue to improve. Besides the seven board members, we have scores of volunteers who serve on various committees. These are your friends and neighbors who, among other things, decide on what social events will take place; ensure Lake Serena remains a great asset; review our financial statements; maintain and improve relationships with our sub-associations and local governments; and ensure that architectural and landscaping changes enhance our neighborhoods. But the day-to-day, operational decisions and efforts are made by our Executive Director and her staff. When residents, visitors, or prospective owners call in with questions, requests, and suggestions, it is our staff who deliver world-class service. Our able staff also handle the countless day-to-day administrative functions and decisions. That’s a lot of work when you remember that we are a community of nearly 4,000 homes, apartments, and condos, with over 8,000 people who live in them. In 2020, we accomplished a lot, including learning to deal with COVID-19. But let’s look forward, because next year, there’s even more to do. First and foremost, we will continue to put the health and safety of our members first. That means we will open up our Community Center and re-start our wonderful social events only when it’s safe to do so. We have a large dredging project for our nearly forty-year-old Lake Serena. Silt and organic “muck” (that’s a technical term!) are slowly filling the lake, and we need to make sure the lake remains healthy, sustainable, and navigable. We’re looking at improving the visibility of Scottsdale Ranch by upgrading our entry monument signs, and we are also considering replacing our street signs to ref lect our “brand.” We’ll continue the upgrades of common areas with new rock and removing some of our very old eucalyptus and olive trees. We are committed to constantly improving our members’ property values and quality of life. Your board, committees, Executive Director and staff all contribute to the goal of keeping Scottsdale Ranch the best place in the Valley to live. Let’s give a big shout of “THANK YOU” to all of them! 4
December 2020/January 2021
Board Briefs September 22, 2020 Board of Directors Meeting • Adopted the revised guidelines as recommended by the Architectural Committee for Edison lighting, awnings, basketball structures and paint language. • SRCA Business Continuity Plan was approved as presented by Kathe Barnes. • Adopted the SRCA Governance Manual in its entirety. • Approved emergency funds for the removal and relocation of a lake boulder that has slid partially into the lake. • Approved the Appropriation’s Request for Arizona Audio Visual to install new AV equipment in the SRCA Community Center. • Accepted the attorney recommended amendments to the Heritage Village IV CC&R and Bylaw documents. • The Board agreed a partial reopening in to include community center meetings not to exceed 30 attendees with protection protocols in place, limited recreational boat reservations, and residents allowed in the office by appointment only. At this time no club or community events are being scheduled. October 27, 2020 Board of Directors Meeting • Implementation to begin on a homeowner portal and a mobile app for resident use. • Architectural and Personnel Committee Charters were adopted. • Revisions to the General Committee Charter regarding committee term limits and quorum were adopted. • The Board agreed to allow, for the year 2020 winter holiday season, lighting and decorations to be displayed beginning November 21, 2020. • A board training seminar with legal counsel regarding HOA law and fair housing which would then qualify for the mandatory board training per the Bylaws will be scheduled. • The Board agreed to cancel the holiday boat rides for the safety of residents and staff. Reopening will continue to be re-evaluated each month. THE SRCA OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED THURSDAY DECEMBER 24TH AND 25TH FOR THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY. THE SRCA OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED THURSDAY, DECEMBER 31ST AND JANUARY 1ST FOR THE NEW YEAR HOLIDAY.
PLEASE NOTE: HOLIDAY LIGHTS AND DECORATIONS MUST BE REMOVED NO LATER THAN JANUARY 15TH, 2021.
