Las Palomas

Minutes Dec '07

Jan 18, 2007

LAS PALOMAS BOARD MEETING
DECEMBER 20, 2006

President Dry called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM. All Board members were
present as was Association Manager Bob Wallace and HOA members B Goldfarb,
M Wojcik and M Cocanour.

The November minutes were approved as corrected. Norm was instructed to
circulate a corrected copy. Bob gave his Management Report outlining the months
activities and advising that there are seven homes for sale of which two are in escrow and there are three units rented. Bob, also advised that the 2007 insurance renewal cost was $ 51,551 or $ 360.50 per unit due from each Homeowner by January 15, 2007.

Committee Reports:
Landscape and Architectural: Norm advised that potential member names are being
gathered and will be presented to the Board prior to the January meeting. The first
task of the committees will be to establish potential rules and guidelines for Board
review.

Old Business:
November Action Items- Items 7-Budget distribution to Board, 9- Repair wooden
benches and 11- Letter to Unit 133 have been completed. Items 2- Unit 59 replacement plant detail, 5-Architectural Committee and 6- Landscape committee,
and 10- Replace picnic table have been started.Item 3- Unit 61- Awaiting plan from
Unit Owner for review.Item 8- Pool signs and rules, Bob and Ken to complete. Item
1-Replacement tree plan and 4-Shuffelboard repair are deferred until a Landscape
Committee is established and can make recommendations. Item 12- Common wall
painting will proceed. Item 13-A Member Survey was discussed, a past Las Palomas survey will be reviewed and Norm will prepare a draft for Board review.

New Business:
President?’s Perspective- Ken will include in his next letter the winter pool rules, an
item regarding parking on the sidewalks and the requirement for dog owners to pick
up after their pets.

Street Damage; Unit 133, Bob will meet with the Contractor to review.

Truck Storage: Board members to examine area near north tennis court. Bob will
check into cost of an architectural review.

Irrigation Box Lids: Bob will determine if new lids can be purchased separately.

Post Lights: Bob will have lights cleaned and make certain we are using CDF bulbs.

Some glass panels need replacement also. Upgrading of the lights to
be considered.
SCHOA Lobbyist: The Scottsdale Community Homeowners Association will be
requesting funds to hire a lobbyist to represent the HOAs at the
Legislature. The Board feels this to be at the discretion of the
individual owners. They will be advised when the request is
received.

Taxes: The tax consolidation of common property is not economic due to small
amount of taxes due on the small common parcels.

Contract Procedure: A procedure and check off list for contract review and signature
authority is needed. Ken is to develop a draft.

Adult Pool Furniture and Plants: This issue was deferred for Landscape Committee
action.

Annual Assessment Letter: Ken will cover in his monthly President?’s Perspective. It
include some history of the assessments and operating expenses.

Medical Insurance: Bob is to obtain additional quotes and set an appointment with
the broker.

CC&Rs: Bob will have the attorneys record the documents and distribute copies to
the Las Palomas members.

Schedule of Repairs: Bob will obtain current bids and specifications for street repairs.
The Board will retain consultant for review. Repairs planned for March. The Family pool will be scheduled after Easter. The north tennis court will be repaired or replaced in 2007. The type of work needed for both courts will be investigated by
the Board. Ken and Mike to follow.

Citrus and Painting: Bob to notify Unit 107 to clean the tree by a date certain or have
the HOA pick the fruit. Bob to request Unit 75 to paint the trellis
posts.

Third Car Parking: The Board is review the current parking rules.

Lot 61: Landscape change is approved subject to sketch and detail.

Lot 15: The requested tree removal is to be examined by the Board members.

The Board expressed their appreciation for the Brothers and Nasos hospitality in
hosting the Las Palomas Holiday party.

Ken advised that the Board election will be held in February and candidates are
requested.

The next meeting will be held on Wednesday January 17th at 6:30 PM.

The meeting was adjourned at 7:55 PM

ACTION ITEMS:
1.Various items from November list.
2.Correct and distribute November minutes. Norm- Done 12/28/06
3. Submit names for Landscape and Architectural Committees. Norm
4. Follow on street damage in front of 133. Bob
5. Truck Storage: Investigate, Bob and Board
6. Irrigation Boxes: Repair, Bob
7. Post Lights: Clean and repair, Bob
8. Contract Procedure: Prepare draft, Ken
9. Pool Furniture/Plants: Landscape Committee
10. Annual Assessment Letter: Ken
11. Medical Insurance: Obtain quotes and appointment, Bob
12. CC&R Distribution: Bob
13. Repair Schedule: Bob,Ken, Mike and Board
14. Notice to Units 107 and 75: Bob
15. Parking Rules: Review, Board
16. Lot 15: Review tree request: Board
17. Lot 61: Request plant list and sketch, Bob

Submitted, Norm Cocanour, Secretary