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STONEBRIDGE RANCH NEWS MARCH 2016

Vol. 4, Issue 3

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From the President by Jon Dell’Antonia

This Month’s Feature

Community Calendar

Inside the Ranch by Rony Peterson

Financial Update by Pam Grundy

21 Lifestyle 22

Compliance Tips by Nate Russell

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Social Scene

SPECIAL SECTIONS

Candidate Bios

Bits and Pieces

Pet Page

Your Home

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from the presI dent New Director of Operations—Scott Albert We have a new Director of Operations! Scott Albert joined Stonebridge Ranch as our new Director of Operations on January 14. Scott has an extensive background as a city manager, representative for the U.S. Agency for International Development and, most recently, as Director of the Riverbend Water Resources District. You will have an opportunity to meet him at our annual meeting on March 10, or stop by the office and say hello. Our annual meeting is on March 10 at the Crosspoint Church. We will be electing three board members along with reviewing our 2015 activities. Mayor Brian Loughmiller will also bring us up to date on happenings in the city.

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publisher/editor Barbara Peavy

January 25 Board Meeting

The board meeting of January 25 was called to order at 1 p.m. Five board members were present. Secretary Michael Yon was absent. The meeting began with a Homeowners Open Forum. No homeowners appeared.The first item of business was to ratify all meeting minutes and decisions since the last board meeting.

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The board reviewed the status of the Community room expansion project. Construction is well underway and is scheduled for completion by the end of March barring any significant weather delays. The project will nearly double the amount of space available for our growing activities and provide a new entrance in the front of the building. The McCaskill group and CORE presented the Civic Plaza 100% cost estimate plans. This is a plan for development of a plaza area on the vacant ground south of the Aquatic Center—something we have been discussing for a long time. The board unanimously approved the plans subject to getting the necessary permits from the city. Once contracts are finalized, detailed information about this project will be published. We reviewed and discussed plans for enhancing the Custer Road and Stonebridge Ranch entrance. There is significant construction underway by the city on the SE corner to add a right turn lane along with changes in the Custer Road median which will impact our enhancement project. We also discovered that we do not have an easement to use the property on the SE corner. Therefore, we are going to redesign the entrance using the median and the NE corner.

contributing writers

Old Business

Carrie McCormick

Jon Dell’Antonia Pam Grundy Rony Peterson Nate Russell

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New Business

We reviewed and approved the 2016 Annual Meeting notice to be sent to all homeowners. Director George reviewed the hardscape plan (this is primarily the appearance of entrance monuments to all villages and the main entrances to Stonebridge) of the master landscape plan with the board. We discussed the possibility of installing an electronic sign to inform homeowners of events in Stonebridge. No action was taken. We also approved the spring color selections. The board discussed and approved (4-1) the installation of signs relating to firearms. We will be posting signs banning open carry and concealed carry firearms in the following locations: Association office, Aquatic Center, Beach Club, Community Room, Nora Haney and the tennis courts.

Executive Session

Our legal counsel updated the board on the status of legal issues. We reviewed six violations and made appropriate decisions, and heard three homeowner appeals presented to the board for resolution. The monthly collections report was reviewed and approved.

Association Reports

The board reviewed the yearend financial reports including the Accounts Receivable report and Investment report. During 2015, we collected 99.5% of homeowner’s annual dues. We reviewed our revised Strategic Plan developed last December and approved it with some minor changes. It will be available on the website soon. Board liaisons presented updates on committee activities reflected in Committee minutes. The meeting adjourned at 6:04 p.m. Jon Dell’Antonia President

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thIs month’ s feature What Is Quorum And Why Is It Important To Me? Each year, owners have the opportunity to influence the leadership of the association by casting their vote in the annual election of directors, which will be held at the Crosspoint Church on Thursday, March 10, at 6:30 p.m. In order for the Annual Meeting to be held and the election of directors to be conducted, a quorum requirement of 10% (940) of the owners in the community must either attend the meeting, cast their vote by absentee ballot, proxy or online. Typically about 200 owners attend the Annual Meeting, which means that a large number of owners participate in the Annual Meeting and help the association meet its quorum requirements by either voting online, by absentee ballot or by proxy. Failure to meet the Annual Meeting quorum requirements will result in the election not being held and the meeting being reconvened. The projected cost to the association to reconvene the annual meeting is approximately $18,000! Please help the association avoid the cost of reconvening by voting!

How do I cast my vote if I can’t attend the Annual Meeting?

Owners can cast their vote in the election of directors in one of three ways. Owners can vote online by visiting the association website, www.stonebridgeranch.com. Owners can cast their vote by completing and submitting to the association office an absentee ballot. Owners can choose to proxy their vote to another owner attending the annual meeting or to the board of directors by completing and submitting a proxy. The online voting instructions, absentee ballot and proxy can be found in the Annual Meeting notice or on the association website by selecting Annual Meeting from the Community Information drop-down menu. The absentee ballot includes the names of each candidate running for the board of directors. Owners need to select the three candidates they would like to see serve on the board of directors and then complete the owner information section at the bottom of the ballot. The completed ballot and proxy can be mailed or delivered to the association office located at 6201 Virginia Parkway, by fax to 214.778.0595 or emailed to rpeterson@cmamanagement.com.

association website under the Annual Meeting tab. Owners need to choose if they want to assign their vote to the board of directors, to another owner attending the meeting or select the “quorum only” option by which the owner elects not to vote but to have their proxy count towards the 10% quorum requirement. Completed proxy forms can be mailed or delivered to the association office located at 6201 Virginia Parkway, by fax to 214.778.0595 or emailed to rpeterson@cmamanagement.com.

Do I need to complete an absentee ballot and proxy if I will be attending the Annual Meeting?

No. Owners attending the Annual Meeting will be given a board director election ballot when they check in at the Annual Meeting. During the portion of the meeting when the election is conducted, you will cast your vote for three of the candidates on the ballot. The ballots will then be collected and tabulated along with the online votes, submitted absentee ballots and proxies to determine which three candidates have been elected to the Stonebridge Ranch Board of Directors.

How do I find out which candidates were elected to the board of directors?

Due to the large volume of votes cast in the election, absentee ballots, proxies and online votes are tabulated the day following the election. Once the vote tabulations have been verified, the names of the candidates elected to the board will be posted on the home page of the website. The posting of the elected directors will be completed by 3 p.m. on Friday, March 11. If owners have questions regarding online voting, the absentee ballot, proxy or the Annual Meeting, please do not hesitate to contact the association office at 214.733.5800 or email at rpeterson@cmamanagement. com. F

Can I assign my vote to another owner attending the Annual Meeting? Yes, owners can assign their vote to the board of directors or to another owner attending the Annual Meeting by completing the proxy form. The proxy form can be found in the Annual Meeting notice and on the

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Stonebridge Ranch Community Association Professionally managed by Community Management Associates (CMA) 6201 Virginia Parkway, McKinney, TX 75071 214.733.5800 • fax 214.778.0595 Courtesy Patrol 214.794.4945

Association Hours Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Association Staff Scott Albert—Director of Operations Candace Rickman—Executive Assistant Maria Ford—Compliance Coordinator Erica Peoples— Compliance Coordinator Rony Peterson—Compliance Coordinator Nate Russell—Compliance Coordinator Joyce Martin—M.A.R.C. Compliance Coordinator Michael Cawley—Maintenance Supervisor Jeff Torres—Maintenance Assistant David Wiest—Lifestyle Director Lynette Rowell—Administrative Assistant

Board of Directors Jon Dell’Antonia—President Ron Ferris—Vice-President Norm Counts—Treasurer Michael Yon—Secretary Tom George—Director Bill Campbell—Director

Stonebridge Ranch News is the only authorized and official monthly publication for the residents of the Stonebridge Ranch community, with news and calendar of community events endorsed by the Stonebridge Ranch Association and its members. Stonebridge Ranch News is published for the residents of Stonebridge Ranch for informational purposes only. The Stonebridge Ranch Association does not guarantee any work or claims made by the advertisers and claims no responsibility or liability for statements made in the publication. Stonebridge Ranch does not in any way endorse or support, nor does it take any credit or responsibility for the services, paid or volunteer, nor statements made in articles or letters published herein not endorsed by the Association or the group decision of the Board of Directors.

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Tony Bagwell Dear Board, Greetings, Board of Stonebridge Ranch, my name is Tony Bagwell and I’m a proud Texan from Carrollton. After completion of high school I attended Texas Tech University where I received my degree in Business Marketing/Psychology. There, I was on the board as Scholarship Committee and Social Committee chair in my fraternity. I worked in my field for 8 years and I am currently employed with Southwest Airlines for the last 12+ years. Throughout my career I have used Word, Excel, PDF documents and PowerPoint. I have no HOA experience. I have been a resident in Stonebridge Ranch since 2008 with my wife Chris and two boys who attend Dowell MS and Glen Oaks Elementary. We first lived in Quail Creek village and currently live in Autumn Ridge village. My wife and I love our community and McKinney and plan to retire here. We love being outside doing activities in Stonebridge Ranch. I am 43 years old. I am compliant with all Association Covenants, Regulations

and Rules. No past due account balances. No pending association violations. I feel the primary function of the Board of Directors is to have love and excitement with our community and be entrusted to protect, to enhance property values and to care for this community. Protect by good decision making with loyalty to Stonebridge Ranch and honesty for the interest of the Association. Being a board liaison to board appointed committees, roles in contributing to association operations. Care by showing loyalty to Stonebridge Ranch community in reserving fund risk assessment. Enhance by utilizing Stonebridge Ranch amenities and to continue projects that develop property values. Areas of attention to the Board would be to help reduce expenses in areas of administration, landscape and common maintenance, courtesy patrol and use and function of reserves to community by improvements that could generate funds to community. I am a resident and homeowner in Stonebridge Ranch that brings passion and a youthful excitement. I want to share and grow in our community. I would make my greatest contributions in capital improvements, maintenance landscape and grounds and amenities. Given the chance, I can bring added value to our community for many years to come and continue to enhance a great Texas destination for families to call home. Sincerely, Tony Bagwell Stonebridge Ranch News x March 2016

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candIdate bI os Bill Campbell 1. Briefly introduce yourself. Include background (business, association or other experience), the number of years you have been a resident, etc. My name is Bill Campbell. My family and I moved to McKinney in 2001. We’ll celebrate 15 years here in September. We chose Stonebridge Ranch (SBR) because of the quality of the community. We realized that we paid a premium to live in SBR, but felt like it was well worth it. We have been very pleased with the SBR community and McKinney as a whole. I am a professional engineer with 20 years of industry experience. We moved to McKinney because I opened an office for a civil engineering firm that I was working for at the time. I had the privilege to be able to live and work in McKinney until 2011. Since then, I had my own engineering firm with a couple of partners for four years, worked briefly for a global engineering firm, and now work for Autodesk doing software sales. I have served on the McKinney Community Development Corporation, the Chamber of Commerce board, the McKinney Rotary Club board, the YMCA Adventure Guides board, and currently on the Stonebridge Ranch Community Association board for the past 3 years. I recently ran for City Council in the At-Large race. I came in second place in a field of 5 candidates. 2. Are you in compliance with all Association Covenants, Regulations, and Rules? Do you currently have a past due Association account balance? Do you currently have any pending Association violations? If not in compliance or if any past due balances or violations, please explain. Yes. No. No. N/A. 3. What do you feel is the primary function of the Board of Directors of the Association? The board’s job it to determine the direction that SBR needs to take to continue to be the strong and thriving community that it has been for the last 25+ years. That strength requires financial resources, good amenities and quality housing to continue to be successful. 4. Specifically, which areas do you feel need the Board of Director’s attention? The amenities with SBR are 25+ years old now. With 9,000+ homes and 30,000+ residents in SBR, we need to continue to focus on keeping them current, updated, and relevant. We need to do this within the financial means that we have available to us as a community. 5. Are you a resident owner in Stonebridge Ranch? Yes. 6. In which areas do you feel you could make the greatest

contribution: architectural control, capital improvements, repair/replacement, finance, maintenance landscape & grounds, communications, amenities or social events? I have been the board liaison to the amenities committee for the past 3 years. We have a large civic plaza project at the aquatic center site in process right now. I would like to continue to oversee that project as it moves from the design into the construction phase.

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candIdate bI os Donald Hanson 1. Briefly introduce yourself. Include background (business, association or other), the number of years you have been a resident etc. Donald Hanson, Wife, Sandra; Son, Randall, (wife Carol); Granddaughter, Emily Resident of Stonebridge since 2006 Retired from Balfour Beatty Construction in April 2011 as a Senior Project Manager Graduated from Dunwoody Industrial Institute—1965 AIC-American Institute of Construction—Chapter Officer CPC-Certified Professional Constructor—Review committee AGC-Associated General Contractors—Instructor of the Supervisory Training Program North Lake College—Served on the advisory board for the Construction Program McKinney Seniors Helping Seniors—Volunteer for home repair Stonebridge United Methodist Church—Volunteer 2. Are you in compliance with all Association Covenants, Regulations and Rules? YES. Do you currently have a past due Association account balance? NO. Do you currently have any pending Association violations? NO. If not in compliance, or if any past due balances or violations exist, please explain. NONE. 3. What do you feel is the primary function of the Board of Directors of the Association? The primary function of the Board of Directors is to be good stewards of the resources, both financial and property of the residents; providing oversight of operations and maintenance of the current and future amenities; and ensuring uniform enforcement of all established covenants to keep a high standard and value of homes in Stonebridge Ranch. As a member of the Board, I will be able to use my experience in dealing with the City and County permitting and compliance process within the Vision Statement to continue to be the premier, large-scale, master-planned community of choice in North Texas. 4. Specifically, which areas do you feel need the Board of Directors’ attention? The Board has been doing an excellent job of managing the association. I feel that construction expertise is needed to help with the construction budget review, working with design teams, writing contracts, document review and follow through of the construction process. The Amenities Master Plan and Landscape Master Plan contain several large-scale projects involving major construction efforts that could make use of my construction skills. This would take a load off the present

officers, allowing them to concentrate on other Board issues. 5. Are you a resident owner in Stonebridge Ranch? YES. 6. In which areas do you feel you could make the greatest contribution: architectural control, capital improvements, repair/replacement, finance, maintenance landscape and grounds, communications, amenities or social events? With my extensive experience in construction, taking projects from conceptual estimates through final completion will add to the board of directors’ ability to manage the association. I have worked with design teams, established budgets, kept projects within the budget, written contracts, insured quality control and maintained schedules. This will insure the best use of the homeowners’ assessments. With my leadership, accounting and budget experience I will be able to function in any of the listed committees. I acknowledge that by filing as a candidate for the Board of Directors, if elected, I will accept the responsibilities as described in the by-laws, the time commitment and computer requirements as noted above. I am aware that the information provided on this questionnaire will be available to the membership.

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candIdate bI os Erin Mullen 1. Briefly introduce yourself. Include background (business, association or other experience), the number of years you have been a resident, etc. My name is Erin Mullen. I am new resident of Stonebridge Ranch, currently residing in the Cascades. We have lived here six months and are so happy to call McKinney home. We have lived in a number of states including California, Maryland, Idaho, Wisconsin and now Texas. My husband and I both worked in corporate America for many years and know the pros and cons of moving around the country for work. We have made the best of all opportunities and are thrilled with the economic strength of North Texas and terrific public school system. We hope to spend many more decades in this area. 2. Are you in compliance with all Association Covenants, Regulations and Rules? Do you currently have a past due Association account balance? Do you currently have any

pending Association violations? If not in compliance, or if any past due balances or violations, please explain. We are in compliance on all. 3. What do you feel is the primary function of the Board of Directors of the Association? Inform the community members and make good decisions on their behalf. 4. Specifically, which areas do you feel need the Board of Director’s attention? Helping residents feel like their voices are heard. 5. Are you a resident owner in Stonebridge Ranch? Yes, we own our home. 6. In which areas do you feel you could make the greatest contribution: architectural control, capital improvements, repair/replacement, finance, maintenance, landscape and grounds, communications, amenities or social events? I am currently a member of the Communications Committee. My background is marketing. I would be an asset to the board, the communications or social events committee.

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candIdate bI os Michael Yon 1. Briefly introduce yourself. Include background (business, association or other experience), the number of years you have been a resident, etc. My name is Michael Yon. My wife, Mary, and I have been married for 46 years and have two children. My son, Chris Yon, and his wife, Jennifer, and two children live here in Stonebridge. My daughter, Laura Metcalf, and her husband, Aaron, and their three children live in Kingsport, TN. For the last three plus years I have been privileged to represent Stonebridge Ranch homeowners on the Board of Directors as a director, Board Secretary and as the Board liaison to the Social Committee. My background includes more than twenty-four years in the United States Air Force, receiving my commission in March of 1971 and retiring in 1995. During that time I was stationed in six different states and four foreign countries. I have been the Commander of Calumet Air Force Station in Michigan and retired from the Air Force as the Deputy Commander of the 49th Support Group (deputy base commander), Holloman Air Force Base in Alamogordo, New Mexico. After retiring from the Air Force, I worked for a short time with the Alamogordo Public Schools as the Operational and Transportation Director. Additionally, I worked for seven years, as Vice President of Marketing and Human Resources for Otero Federal Credit Union -- a 200 million dollar credit union in Alamogordo, NM, serving a four-county area. I totally retired in 2005 and moved to Stonebridge in June of 2007 to be closer to family. Besides many experiences managing and overseeing military contracts, base housing, police, civil engineering and recreation and youth activities, I served on the Alamogordo Chamber of Commerce’s Impact/Housing Committee for seven years and as its chairman for four years; the New Mexico State Space Museum Foundation as the vice chair and chairman for six years; the Flickinger Foundation (a performing arts foundation); the Center of Protective Environment board (a domestic violence center); and on the “Tres Lagos” housing subdivision Architectural Committee for 10 years. I am a 1969 graduate of Sophia University, Tokyo, Japan, majoring in History and Government, and I received a Masters from Ball State University in 1976 in Guidance and Counseling. 2. Are you in compliance with all Association Covenants, Regulations, and Rules? Do you currently have a past due Association account balance? Do you currently have any pending Association violations? Yes, I am compliant with Association Covenants, Regulations and Rules. I have no past due association balances

or pending association violations. 3. What do you feel is the primary function of the Board of Directors of the Community Association? The function of the Board is quite simply to manage the business of the Association in the best interests of the Stonebridge residents as a whole. That is... to ensure that the Association maintains and improves the worth of the “Ranch” and thus improves the value of its individual homeowner’s property. The avenues for directors to meet this objective are a little more involved with issues of continuity, accountability, resource management, landscape, finances and social interaction. 4. Specifically, which areas do you feel need the Board of Director’s attention? Having served on the Board for the past three plus years my answer is the same as it was three years ago: With the economy and individual finances going through “interesting” times, I feel the Board must continue to focus its attention on maintaining the Association in the best possible financial position with the least amount of pressure on the Association members - while preserving the name and position of Stonebridge Ranch as THE place to live. Everything that the Board does must be done with the essential principle that it is of the best quality at the best cost to the Association and its members. 5. Are you a resident owner in Stonebridge Ranch? I have owned a home in Brightwood Village since 2007. 6. In which areas do you feel you could make the greatest contribution? I would like the opportunity to continue as the liaison to the Social Committee and as an officer on the Board of Directors in order to complete the tasks I have started to make SBR a premier planned community. I would, though, work in any area that the Board feels my presence would benefit the Association. I believe I have a full range of career experiences and have contributed immeasurably to the Board in working financial budgets, disaster preparedness plans, and our many social events. F

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MARC Meeting, 8 a.m. (BR)

Coffee Talk, 8:30

9:30-10:30 am—Stroller Strides (BTC)

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3:30-7 pm—Junior Tennis Classes, Select Tennis Academy (BTC)

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Coffee Talk, 8:30 Modifications Meeting, 5:30 p.m. (BR)

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3:30-7 pm—Junior Tennis Classes, Select Tennis Academy (BTC)

Travel Club, 9 a.m. (BR) Walking Club, 9 a.m. (BTC) Book Club, 7 p.m. (BR) 9:30-10:30 am—Stroller Strides (BTC) 3:30-7 pm—Junior Tennis Classes, Select Tennis Academy (BTC)

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Modifications Meeting, 5:30 p.m. (BR)

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Communications Committee Meeting, 9 a.m. (BR) 3:30-7 pm—Junior Tennis Classes, Select Tennis Academy (BTC)

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Morning Bingo, 9 a.m. (BR) TGIF Coffee, 1-2 p.m. (BR)

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InsId e the ranch Community Room Expansion Project by Rony Peterson The Community Room has been a meeting space for residents for nearly 25 years. The room not only serves as the meeting place for many of our groups, but also as a room residents can rent for birthday parties or baby showers. Stonebridge Ranch News recently spoke with board member Michael Yon on the development of the plan and what it means for the Stonebridge Ranch community.

Q: What is the Community Room Project?

Michael Yon: After the last two years of intensive planning and implementingÂ by the Social Committee, our Stonebridge Ranch lifestyle activities have increased from an average of 45 to over 165 events. With many of the activities taking place in the Stonebridge Ranch Community Room, we were beginning to see the limitations of the available space the original management company had designed more than 25 years ago. To provide a better and larger space for homeowners to meet and have an activity area, a review of renovating the current facility or building a new room was undertaken. After review, a decision was made to keep the current structure and push out the back wall to add additional square footage.Â

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The new Community Room design will provide additional space, two new bathrooms, access to the beach club pool area and a new wonderful entrance to the Community Room with

InsIde the ranch double glass doors. During the project, the facility will be updated with new walls and ceiling lighting, installation of a media projection capability, a new sink/coffee bar area, and new carpeting and tile. Work is underway to try to complete a change order to the project to include access to a new outside patio area that will enhance the function and use of the Community Room.

Q: Why did the SRCA Board of Directors decide to undertake this project?

MY: As I said, it has been close to 25 years since the original community building was designed and put into use. Part of the work of the board since it took over the association management in 2008 has been to review all our Stonebridge Ranch homeowner association assets and find ways to improve and update them. From updating our landscaping in common areas, designing new monument entrances to Stonebridge Ranch, or assessing our amenities, the board has always worked to “preserve and enhance the quality and natural beauty of Stonebridge Ranch for our residents by offering attractive amenities and active lifestyle opportunities.” This project was a natural extension of that thinking. The current Community Room had an unattractive entrance door that required updating and the large front glass windows had wooden frames that were rotting and needed immediate attention. It was time to undertake this project.

Q: What is the expected completion date?

MY: Winter weather can always play havoc with the

completion date, but right now the Community Room Project is scheduled to be complete by the end of February 2016. It was the board’s desire to have all work completed in time for the opening of the Beach Club Pool in May.

Q: How will the project affect homeowners?

MY: I hope in a very positive way when it is completed. Until the Community Room project is completed, there is only limited space available for homeowners to have planned activities. We have made arrangements for all the Ranch lifestyle events that took place in the Community Room to meet in other locations. The Community Room itself has not been available for homeowners to rent out during this construction period. Once completed, we will have a larger, friendlier, up-to-date facility for our homeowners to use.

Q: What benefits will homeowners enjoy from an updated Community Room?

MY: Once again, I think the new Community Room will provide much needed additional space with a more modern entrance and media amenities that will enhance the facility’s use by our homeowners. As with our own homes in Stonebridge, we all go through a period where things need to be updated and changed to maintain our investment values. This Community Room project is just the same. A 25-year-old facility has been updated to current standards with minimal financial investment, and provides a space for our homeowners to meet for Stonebridge Ranch activities or for their own use for a birthday party or family gathering. F

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fInancIal update Repair and Replacement Reserve 2016 by Pam Grundy, Interim Director of Operations

The Repair and Replacement Reserve Budget is the association’s fourth largest expense category. The purpose of the reserve is to maintain the association’s commonly owned amenities without the need for a special assessment. The Repair and Replacement Reserve funds are allocated for the repair and replacement of the association’s existing commonly owned amenities. Note that the Repair and Replacement Reserve Budget is separate from the association’s Annual Operating Budget, which is used to fund the day-to-day operational needs of the association. The value of the association’s commonly owned amenities totals $8.0M. These amenities may vary in size and use, but all serve collectively to enhance the homeowner experience and property values within Stonebridge Ranch. Within the 5000 acres of Stonebridge Ranch, some of the more notable amenities include the Beach Club, Aquatics Center, Nora Haney Park, tennis courts, playgrounds, parks, 514 acres of common area landscape and 21 miles of fencing and stone monuments

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throughout all community and village entrances. The following list consists of major assets that the association seeks to repair/replace in 2016: • General Updates—Landscape & Lighting ($461,000) • Monument Repair and Refurbish ($98,000) • Parks Equipment Repair and Replacement ($124,000) • Fence Repair and Replacement ($396,000) Contributions to the Repair and Replacement Reserve are made annually as part of the annual budgeting process. The funds are then invested by a third-party investment firm contracted by the association. The firm invests the Repair and Replacement Reserve funds as outlined in the board approved Investment Policy. The Investment Policy emphasizes minimizing risk while maximizing returns and providing liquidity. Repair and Replacement Reserve projects are determined and prioritized through an onsite inspection of the common area amenities conducted by a certified Reserve Study Engineer. The engineer inspects all of the association’s amenities and makes a determination as to how soon the amenity will need to be repaired or replaced. The engineer’s evaluations are then incorporated into a 30-year repair and replacement schedule that is consistent with the Repair and Replacement Reserve fund balance levels and meets the association’s obligations to maintain the common area amenities without the need for a special assessment. For a more information on the Repair and Replacement Reserve Budget, please visit our website, www. stonebridgeranch.com, select the Considering Stonebridge drop-down menu under Community Information and click on the Financial Status link. F

lIfestyle McKinney Ladies Association

Please contact Chairwoman Connie Hollstein-Drexel by April 15 at cjhollstein@aol.com to secure your space. No concession sales are allowed. This MLA fundraiser benefits scholarship recipients through the McKinney Public Safety Children’s Scholarship Foundation. It’s never too late to become a member of MLA. You can join online or at one of our meetings. For more information about our organization, please visit www.mckinneyladies. org or email us at mckinneyladies@yahoo.com.

McKinney Newcomers Club

The McKinney Ladies Association is preparing for their annual yard sale on Saturday, April 30 in the parking lot of Stonebridge United Methodist Church! Clear out clutter, earn cash for your unused items and raise scholarship funds for the children of McKinney’s finest—all by becoming a vendor at the upcoming MLA Spring Yard Sale. The popular and well-attended sale is set for 7 a.m. to noon, Saturday, April 30, rain or shine, in the parking lot at Stonebridge United Methodist Church. Each vendor space costs $45 and is the size of one parking space.

If you are new to the McKinney area, or you have had a lifestyle change, come join us for fun, information and friendship at our monthly Coffee Meeting. Every month we have great speakers, nice door prizes, tasty refreshments and lots of socializing with new friends. For more information on Newcomers, visit www.mckinneynewcomers.com Our March program will feature Sharla Bush of Sharla’s at 109 E.Virginia St. in Historic McKinney, a unique boutique featuring international lines of skin care, cosmetics, jewelry, etc. She will give a presentation on having a sense of style and how to look your best in a moment’s notice. Please join McKinney Area Newcomers at its meeting at 10 a.m., Tuesday, March 15 in the Eva Joplin Hall at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 5871 Virginia Parkway in McKinney. Social time with refreshments will begin at 9:30 a.m. F

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complIance tI p s Spring Into Landscaping by Nate Russell It’s that time of the year again, Stonebridge Ranch. Time to make your yard beautiful for the spring season. A well-maintained landscape can improve a village appearance. We appreciate all the hard work that you put into your yard to keep the neighborhood looking stunning. Every village has subdivision guidelines, which list the landscaping requirements for your village. These requirements will include how many large canopy trees and ornamental trees you need and shrub placement requirements. While there are too many villages to review each one individually, let’s look at a few basic requirements from the Landscaping Design Guidelines of Stonebridge Ranch. For more specific information, please visit the Stonebridge Ranch website and look at your subdivision guidelines. A few basic guidelines are: • All villages are required to have at least one large canopy tree in their front yard. Some villages may require more. This is not only a Stonebridge Ranch requirement but a city requirement as well. • Front and side yards must be a minimum of 50% turf grasses. This includes your side yards to your frontfacing gate. • Removal of existing trees of 4” caliper or greater must have prior written approval by the Modifications Committee. • All required landscape, per the sub-association guidelines, must be maintained and replaced when needed using the highly recommended or acceptable plant material of the appropriate plant palette. • Landscape improvements can not impact the function of any drainage easement. Landscape bed edging is an area of common confusion for many residents. While the preferred landscape bed edging is a neat 2-inch deep trench, there are other options available. A few of the other options are: • Metal edging not to exceed 1 inch above adjacent turf height. • Stones cut in uniform rectangular shapes and consistent in height not to exceed 6” in height at the top of the grade and may increase in height as necessary throughout the grade to provide a uniform level appearance. Stone color shall complement the house. Natural stones in the Milsap, Hacket and Austin

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varieties are acceptable. Other stones may be approved by the Modifications Committee on a case-by-case basis. • Segmental interlocking concrete units provided the units have a rustic natural stone appearance; installed with the long dimension horizontal; not to exceed 6“ in height at the top of the grade and may increase in height as necessary throughout the grade to provide a uniform level appearance and the colors blend with the darker

earth tones that exist in the Milsap or Brown Hackett natural stone palette range. • Regular brick edging shall complement the house brick and is required to be mortared in place. Not to exceed 6” in height at the top of the grade and may increase in height as necessary throughout the grade to provide a uniform level appearance. In no instance shall any holes in the brick be visible to the public. Interlocking brick edging shall complement the house brick, and it is not required to be mortared. • Natural stone boulders set in a natural dry stacked pattern and not mortared. The boulders’ edging shall not exceed 12 inches in height at the top of the grade and may increase in height as necessary throughout the grade to provide a uniform level appearance. Color shades of dark brown, rust or moss boulders are acceptable. As always, if you ever have any questions on the interpretation of the guidelines, please feel free to come see us at the office. We would be more than happy to sit down with you and go over any potential projects you have in mind. Thank you for your compliance! Rony Peterson, Maria Ford, Nate Russell, Erica Peoples, Joyce Martin; CMA Compliance Coordinators, Stonebridge Ranch Community Association, Inc.

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bIt s & pI eces Answers from Photo ID Quiz

An All-Abilities Playground is Coming to McKinney!

Curious about last month’s Photo ID Quiz answers? Continue reading and get all your Photo ID questions answered.

1. TRUE: You no longer have to wait until the start of summer—you can now come in to the SRCA office Monday through Friday (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.) to obtain your Photo ID. 2. TRUE: Each resident must have a Stonebridge Ranch photo ID or an ID that includes a current photo and the Stonebridge Ranch address, such as a valid Texas drivers license, as proof of residency. 3. TRUE: If the address listed on your driver’s license is your SRCA address, you may use it as your Photo ID. 4. TRUE: You must be the owner of the home or with the owner listed on the Property Deed to obtain photo IDs. 5. TRUE: Residents in good standing may use the Beach Club and Aquatic Center at no charge. 6. TRUE: If you are on a payment plan or have a delinquent balance, your access to association common areas, including the association pools, will be restricted 7. TRUE: If you are renting the property, you will need to have the owner fill out a Transfer of Privileges. 8. TRUE: In an effort to decrease wait time, you can always print and complete the Photo ID form and bring it to the SRCA office with you. 9. TRUE: Children (3 years and older) need one of the following documents: a. Birth Certificate b. Adoption Certificate c. Passport 10.TRUE: To obtain a new Stonebridge Ranch Photo ID, adults will need both of the following documents: a. A valid ID that includes a current photo b. Current billing/bank statement (water, electric, phone, bank, etc.)

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Rotary Club Presidents Tommy Stanley and Larry Offerdahl (Noon and Morning Clubs, respectively) joined Mayor Brian Loughmiller to announce plans for the AllAbilities Playground at Bonnie Wenk Park scheduled to be built in 2016. To raise funds and provide ongoing maintenance of the playground, the Rotary Clubs of McKinney have partnered with the City of McKinney. In addition to providing the site in Bonnie Wenk Park, city staff will enhance the infrastructure with a customized restroom, build ramps, add parking for vans and buses, and maintain the playground to meet health and safety codes. This playground will provide a delightful “gift of play” for ALL children, including those with special needs. In McKinney ISD, over 10% of the students receive special education services. Specialized and unique equipment will address the needs of children and adults who have cognitive and physical challenges. Children and adults in wheelchairs, walkers and braces will be able to share a play experience on a rubberized foundation with specialized play equipment. The total cost is estimated at $560,000. To Donate: To raise the amount of money needed, the McKinney community is invited to donate funds to make this project a reality. Individuals, businesses, students, churches, homeowner associations and service and civic organizations are encouraged to provide donations in early 2016. Permanent recognition will be given to sponsors of large donations. Donations are 100% tax deductible through the McKinney Rotary Foundation’s 501(c) (3) non-profit organization. Make your check payable to McKinney Rotary Foundation, note “All Abilities Playground” in the memo section, and mail to PO Box 552, McKinney, TX 75070. If you prefer to pay with a credit card, online donations can be made through the website at www.RotaryPlayground.com. Thank you for considering a “gift of play” to the children of McKinney! Questions? Contact Juli Smith, julismith@tx.rr.com. F

www.stonebrIdgeranch.com Vote in your pajamas!

As a Stonebridge Ranch homeowner, you have the special privilege of voting in the election of the board of directors. This year, your vote will help to fill three positions on the Stonebridge Ranch Community Association Board of Directors. Not sure if you can make it out to the Annual Meeting to cast your vote? You don’t have to! You can vote online for the candidates of your choice from the comfort of your own home. Simply visit www.StonebridgeRanch.com, click the “Vote Online Now” button, fill in the short form and cast your vote. It’s that simple. You will need to enter the unique registration code from the Annual Meeting Notice you received in the mail. Once your vote is cast, you’ll receive a confirmation email. Online voting will be available until 5 p.m. on Monday, March 7. All Annual Meeting documents can be found on the association website, www.StonebridgeRanch.com on the Annual Meeting webpage under the Community Information drop-down menu. The following information contains all documents and information pertaining to the Annual Meeting as it becomes available. All documents and forms can be downloaded and printed. Documents include: • Annual Meeting Notice—Important details about the Annual Meeting. • Board Candidate Bios—A bio for all candidates are available online for your perusal. • Board Roles—Description of each of the board positions. • Proxy Form—Used to assign your vote to another homeowner who will be attending the Annual Meeting in the event you are unable to attend.

• Proxy Instructions—General information about the Proxy Form. • Absentee Ballot—Used to cast your vote if you are unable to attend the Annual Meeting and choose not to vote online. • Absentee Ballot Instructions—Instructions for using the Absentee Ballot • Questions and Answer Form—This form is for you to complete and include any questions you have for the board of directors. The board will attempt to answer all questions at the Annual Meeting as time permits. All questions and answers will be compiled after the Annual Meeting and posted online at www.StonebridgeRanch.com • Online Voting Instructions—Instructions for online voting. The Annual Meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m., March 10, at Crosspoint Church located at 2101 South Stonebridge Drive. Are you receiving our e-news? If not, be sure to visit www.StonebridgeRanch.com and click on Sign up for e-news under the Quick Links section. Important updates and news will be delivered directly to your inbox. F

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”Sissy” Sissy enjoys going for walks, and is also a big fan of car rides, so if you need a traveling companion, she’s your girl. Sissy is known to get along with other dogs, and if you have any currently, you can bring them by for a meet and greet. She also gets along with both kids and adults. Sissy has been spayed, microchipped and has received all ageappropriate vaccinations. Won’t you come visit her? She’s looking forward to meeting you! #142972

”Fozzy” Meet Sissy, a two-year-old, 54-pound red pit bull mix. Not only is she beautiful, but she’s super sweet. Sissy came to us in September because her previous owner didn’t have time for her, but he did say that she is friendly, lovable and playful! Sissy is also a pretty smart cookie. She already knows how to sit, stay and come. With your guidance, she can learn much more, especially if you have treats. One of her favorite things to do is give people hugs.

Meet Fozzy, a small, 1-year-old, domestic shorthair mix girl with extra-long white whiskers and green eyes! In January, she was rescued by an Animal Cruelty Investigator and surrendered to the SPCA of Texas because her owner could not properly care for her. That’s OK, she knows she is in the perfect place to meet her new family and she can’t wait to go home with you. Fozzy will be a wonderful cat companion! She is moderately active, gets along well with other cats and enjoys being with people. Fozzy has been spayed, tested for FIV/FeLV (she’s negative), microchipped and has received age-appropriate vaccinations. All that she is missing is you! Come meet her today, and you won’t want to leave without her! #144755 Sissy and Fozzy are waiting for you at the SPCA of Texas’ Russell H. Perry Animal Care Center in McKinney at 8411 Stacy Road. Call 214.742. SPCA (7722) or visit today. F

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your home Recycling Do’s and Don’ts

Many of us regularly recycle soda cans and water bottles, but did you know that many other food and beverage containers and household items also are recyclable? Take a look at the list below for some guidelines for what you can put into your community-provided recycling bin and what should be handled by a waste management professional. Metal. Aluminum cans, foil and bakeware all are recyclable, as well as steel and tin cans used to package food and beverage items. Ensure these items are free of any food particles prior to putting them into your recycling bin—if they’re dirty, recycling facilities may not accept them. Paper and cardboard. Computer paper, phone books, junk mail, magazines, paperback books, newspapers and cardboard all are fully recyclable and typically can be made into other paper products like egg cartons and packaging forms. Polycoated paperboard materials like milk and juice boxes also can be recycled. Glass. Most clear, brown and green glass items used for food and beverage items are recyclable and can be broken down and made into other glass products. However, some glass items like ceramic dishware and ovenware, heat-resistant glass, mirror or window glass, or crystal are not recyclable. Plastic. Clean plastic items in the shape of bottles, jars and jugs are almost always recyclable, but plastic bags are not. Typically, grocery stores collect plastic bags for recycling facilities that specialize in producing recycled plastic lumber. Batteries and Bulbs. Car, household and rechargeable batteries are recyclable, but most waste management companies will not accept them via community recycling bins. Along with incandescent, LED and fluorescent light bulbs, these items require special handling. Check the county website for recycling information. Electronics. Computers and computer accessories, cell phones, stereos, televisions and printers are all nearly 100 percent recyclable, but should be handled by a waste management professional rather than put out at the curb with the rest of your recycling. Check the web for local retailers and manufacturers that offer recycling programs for these items. F Stonebridge Ranch News x March 2016

socIal scene Coffee, Cars & Conversation

Playdate in the Park Pirate Day! Ahoy, matey! Can ye help us find the hidden booty (treasure)? March 4 at 10 a.m. Woodhaven Playground Let’s play! Check stonebridgeranch.com front page for any last minute changes due to the weather.

Book Club Saturday, March 12, 8:30 a.m. SB Residents Only SBR Beach & Tennis Club Coffee, water and donuts will be provided. Featured will be 1958 Moore Hemi Roadster, built by Cecil Moore of Iowa, using a ‘56 Corvette frame. He hand laid his own fibreglass body over a chicken wire and paper mache’ form to create his ideal hot rod. The Roadster is powered by a 270-cubic-inch Dodge hemi engine producing 255 horsepower. The front brakes are Corvette and the rear brakes are Dodge. The seats and interior were designed by Cecil Moore as well. One of the features of the car is hidden door handles, and under the hood, the lack of lots of wires. This car is the only car that Cecil Moore built, making it “One of One.”

The Moore Hemi Roadster was featured in the October, 1959, issue of Hot Rod Magazine, with a three-page feature, and has won awards at car shows in California and Texas. Mary and Jeff Kraemer of Prosper, Texas, have owned the car for 10 years, and restored it to its original condition 5 years ago.

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Interested in reading something new? Come join us as we casually discuss our next book, A Dog’s Purpose by W. Bruce Cameron. If you haven’t read this book, sit in and see how our club works. Meet us on March 14, at 7 p.m., in the main office. Check the calendar on the website for next month’s book. We’re always searching for new authors to read. Send book ideas to: redhorse@hotmail. com.

Meet the Easter Bunny

Kids, bring your Easter basket and join us at the Stonebridge Ranch Beach and Tennis Club on Saturday, March 19, from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. for a hopping good time with the Easter Bunny. Parents bring your camera to capture your children frolicking around with the Easter Bunny and their friends. Activities include a large petting zoo, five face painters, three balloon artists, bounce houses, Miss Easter Bunny, a bunny puppet show, free kids raffle drawings, music and

socIal scene refreshments. This event is for Stonebridge HOA residents only. Note: Children will be permitted to collect 20 Easter eggs each.

Soccer Sparks Comes to SBR Soccer Sparks is a non-competitive soccer skills and child physical development program for children two to twelve years old. The program is designed to spark the passion for the game in young players and teach them sound principles and techniques of soccer such as dribbling, passing, shooting and teamwork while having a lot of fun and a great physical exercise in a fun and positive environment. Classes are now forming and start in March and April at Nora Haney Park. For details, schedule and to sign up please visit www.soccersparks.com. You can also contact us by email at stars@soccersparks. com or phone 469.878.8550.

March Bingo Night Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a great time to make new friends so please join us on Wednesday night, March 16 from 7 to 9 p.m. for an evening of Bingo and prizes in the Community Association office located at the Stonebridge Ranch Beach and Tennis Club. Light snacks and refreshments will be served and please NO alcoholic beverages. Seating is limited to the first 30 who sign up. For more event details and to RSVP visit http://whoozin. com/W3U-GG4-DVNM. This is an adult only event and there is a $5 guest fee for immediate family non-residents.

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socIal scene Book, CD and DVD Exchange Bring in your old books, CDs and DVDs and exchange them for something new! Fiction, nonfiction, children’s…for every item you bring in, you take one. Extra items will be donated. Drop off day and English tea (main office): Wednesday, March 23—8:30-10:30 a.m. Join us for tea and sweets. Exchange night (main office): Thursday, March 24— 5:30-8 p.m.

King Tut Sprint, Olympic and Super Sprint Triathlon Come join us on Sunday, April 17 at 7:30 a.m. for the first open water tri of the 2016 season at the Stonebridge Ranch Beach and Tennis Club. This event is going to be a blast and there are distances for all ages and abilities! An Olympic distance was added this year for the more experienced triathletes looking to challenge themselves. If you are new to the sport or looking for a short distance to start your season, check out the Super Sprint distance. Spectators are welcome and highly encouraged on race day! Bring your family and friends out to cheer you on! For more information about this run, please visit www.playtri.com/ kingtut or email info@playtri.com with any questions you may have.

SBR Family Night at the RoughRiders

Come enjoy a night of fun and excitement Friday, April 29 at 7:05 p.m. with the RoughRiders!

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socIal scene Frisco Roughriders vs. Corpus Christi Hooks—tickets are only $20 and include: • Unlimited hot dogs, brats, chips and peanuts • Unlimited Dr Pepper products • Limited Edition RoughRiders souvenir • RoughRiders Game Program • Postgame Fireworks Show Deadline to order tickets is Friday, March 11. For questions or to order tickets please call Monica Mann at 972.334.1938 or email at mman@ridersbaseball.com

College Mix and Mingle A new event has been added to the 2016 Calendar by the Social Committee to welcome home college students and to give incoming freshmen an opportunity to meet other Stonebridge Ranch residents who are currently attending their new college. This event will be held on the veranda at the Beach Club on Thursday, May 26, from 7-9 p.m. Admission is free and everyone is encouraged to wear a hat, t-shirt or any item with your college logo. Activities will include food, a DJ, free raffle drawings and a volleyball tournament. RSVP by May 24 at http://whoozin.com/6G3-WUQKJ4G to be entered in a special drawing. You need to be present to win. We need a minimum of 30 participants to be able to hold this event so spread the word and invite your Stonebridge Ranch friends! Parents, we need your help to spread the word about this event. If you know of a college bound student or one that is already attending college, could you send us your email so we can forward you an invitation? We really appreciate your help with this. We want to make sure everyone is invited. Thank you! Please email Dave Wiest, Lifestyle Director at dwiest@cmamanagment.com.

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Playdate in the Park

Book Club

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Evening on the Veranda Evening Bingo

Coffee, Cars &

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Kite Festival

Travel Club

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King Tut Triathlon Morning Bingo

Teenager Fishing

Tournament 29

Stonebridge Night @ the

Frisco RoughRiders

Morning Bingo On Friday March 18, Morning Bingo will be held from 9 to 10:30 a.m. in the Community Association office located at the Stonebridge Ranch Beach and Tennis Club. We will have donuts and coffee on hand. Seating is limited to the first 20 to register by visiting http://whoozin.com/WKA-7UQ-FYGP. This is an adult only event. There is a $5 guest fee and residents can bring up to one guest. F

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