Stonecreek Homeowners Association

June 2001 Issue

Jun 05, 2001

STONECREEK
NEWS

A MONTHLY NEIGHBORHOOD NEWSLETTER June 2001
NEW BEGINNINGS
New Board of Directors
Graduates Advance
Vacations Begin

BOARD OF DIRECTORS CORNER:
Another Annual Meeting has passed. Unfortunately, the Association did not produce a quorum. In order for a valid election to take place it is necessary for at least 56 votes to be received by proxy, absentee ballot or ballot the evening of the meeting. As the Board of Directors have done in the past, the newest Board members will be appointed at the next meeting on June 20, 2001 at the Mesa library.

The Annual Meeting Agenda and the financial position of the HOA, which was discussed at the Annual meeting, can be found on page 3 and on page 4.

We have reviewed and updated the HOA Fine Schedule. A copy of this new schedule can be found on page 5. Please review it as there are some significant changes, mostly geared toward repeat offenders. It is in effect now.

The Board of Directors would like to congratulate all of our students who will be graduating this year. We are sure that your families are very proud of your accomplishments, whether it is a graduation from Kindergarten, High School or College. We wish you good luck in the future.

Your new monthly Association dues?’ coupon books were mailed on May 18, 2001. If you have not received a coupon book, please contact Borg Property Services. Please note that dues are now $38.50/month.

With the Memorial Weekend Holiday comes summer recess for students, and vandalism increases around the community. Please remember that the policy of Stonecreek HOA is that vandalism at the pool will result in the closing of the pool until any necessary repairs are made. If you know of someone who is responsible for the vandalism please contact the Gilbert Police Department or Borg Property Services. The Gilbert Police Department has a Power of Attorney and the Association will prosecute any vandals. If the vandal is a minor, his/her parents will be responsible for all costs to repair damage to the Association?’s amenities. It is time for all homeowners in Stonecreek HOA to stand up and not accept vandalism anymore. It hurts the values of our homes, the values of the common area and costs each of us precious dollars that would be better served elsewhere in the community.

What has happened this past month?

the water feature had erosion prevention work completed along with new plants,

boulders were moved from the water feature to the swimming pool, to prevent bike jumping in the common area grass by the swimming pool,

trees were trimmed throughout the Association,

cracks were sealed at the tennis courts,

coupon books were mailed to the homeowners,

the bare areas in the grass in the common areas were hydro seeded.

Have a safe and happy Memorial Day Weekend.

GARDENING TIPS
Ground cover and low growing plants provide habitat and enhancement of scorpion infestation.


GET INVOLVED -
The ACC committee is looking for new members again. Contact Sharon for information or to sign up.

ASSOCIATION ACTIVITY:
PEST CONTROL CONTRACT AWARDED:
Top Notch Pest Control has a new owner (Jerry Evans) who will continue to service Stonecreek HOA at the previous fee. Mr. Evans will also provide pest control service for the homeowners at the old fee.

WE HAVE TWO UPCOMING CONTRACTS:

Install additional lighting at the pool,

Pool and tennnis court signage.

If you know of anyone who would like to bid on a Stonecreek HOA bid, please have them contact Borg Property Services at 480-560-6927.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Call Sharon Howes if you want information on a committee or want to join a committee (480﷓497﷓8124). Sharon will then handle the volunteer?’s communications between the Board of Directors, the homeowners and Borg Property Services.

ACC COMMITTEE
The committee processed the following requests:
RECEIVED: - 5 APPROVED - 2
DENIED: - 0 PENDING: - 3

If you have questions about a planned project and would like to know if approval is required, please contact Borg Property Services at 480-456-6927.

You can get ACC forms from:
(1) Borg Property Services at 480-456﷓6927 or
BorgProp@AOL.COM or
(2) Frank at 480-926-4412 (Stonecreek Resident).
The CC&R?’s require ACC approval before starting projects that will change the appearance of your home or yard.

HOA WEB PAGE IS STILL ACTIVE
Visit our web site at: (all lowercase letters) WWW.NEIGHBORHOODLINK.COM/STONECREEK

LANDSCAPE VIOLATIONS
Borg Property Services reported a total of 186 violations this month. Weeds are very prevalent with the sunshine we have received. Please take care of the weeds on your property as this is a finable violation in Stonecreek HOA.

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL 2001 GRADUATES! !

DID YOU KNOW?
RAW OR COOKED IS THE QUESTION
Easter is over, but is the egg in the refrigerator cooked or raw? Give it a spin. A hard-boiled egg spins while a raw egg wobbles.

Bank One Ballpark offers tours and features a behind-the-scenes look at the ballpark. Each tour lasts about an hour and 15 minutes. Location Bank One Ballpark, 401 E. Jefferson St., PHX. Parking is available at the Bank One Ballpark parking garage, off Fourth street. Tours are held Monday-Saturday at 9 a.m., 10:30am, noon, 1:30pm and 3pm call in advance for details and reservations at 602-462-6500.

Homeowners who have taken the tour report that it is a cool tour. They even got to see the locker rooms and sit in the dugout!

CALENDAR:
June 1-3 - Umpire?’s Choice Sports Card and Beanie Baby show,*
June - ?“Once on this Island?” by Black Theatre Troupe, musical tale. Herberger theatre $15-$18. Call
602-252-8497 for dates and information,
June 14 - Flag day,
June 17 - Father?’s Day,
June 20 - Board of Directors meeting -
Mesa Public Library 6:45 PM-8:45 PM,
June 28 - Scleroderma Support Group-Mesa Lutheran Hospital 6:30-8:30 PM (480-451-5920),
July TBA - Board of Directors meeting -
Mesa Public Library 6:45 PM-8:45 PM.

* Chris-town Mall (Bethany Home rd. and 15th Ave.) presents the Umpire?’s Choice Sports Card and Beanie Baby show June 1-3. Collectibles including non-sports and comics beanie babies are also available at the show. Call 602-242-9074 for information.

The City of Mesa, Mesa Parks and Recreations offers a travel adventure film series each month. Call
480-644-4808 for time, location and program.

If you wish to speak at the Board of Directors meeting, you must contact Borg Property Services before the meeting so that you may be added to the agenda. If you wish to speak at the June meeting, you must contact Borg Property Services by June 13, 2001.

The neighbors on 1268-1549 E. Laurel had a neighborhood cookout last month. A great time was had by all.

Let?’s do it again! !

** Sorry, forks, the inserts for pages 3-6 were too big to fit here**

REMINDERS:
If you have any questions for the Board of Directors or comments on the newsletter, call Borg Property Services or attend the monthly Board meeting.

All residents are encouraged to attend the monthly Board of Directors meetings. Call Borg Property Services to confirm the time and location and to insure that we have available seating. You may also check our web page for meeting information.

WHO'S WHO?
Note: NEW Gilbert Numbers
FIRE/POLICE DEPT. (EMERGENCY) 911
Fire Dept. (Information) 480-503-6300
Police (Information) 480-503-6500
Gilbert www.ci.gilbert.az.us
HOA www.neighborhoodlink.com/stonecreek
Voter Registration/elections 506﷓1511
Borg Property Services 480-456﷓6927
Borg Property Services - BorgProp@AOL.COM
- HOA Board of Director
Jeff D?’Aurora - HOA Board of Director
- HOA Board of Director
Jack Maas - HOA Board of Director
Judy Morgan - HOA Board of Director
Sharon Howes -Volunteer Committee 497-8124
Gilbert Police Crime Prevention 503-6527
Can I burn in my fire place? 506-6400
Town of Gilbert (barking/vicious dogs) 503-6500
Town of Gilbert (dead animal removal) 503-6400
Town of Gilbert (graffiti removal) 503-6500

SELLING YOUR HOME?
Please help yourself by telling your title company that a sale is pending and that they must notify Borg Property Services of the pending sale. Borg Property Services has seven (7) days to inspect your house before the sale can be completed. (House bill 2299) If the inspection must be done in less than seven (7) days because they did not notify Borg Property Services, then Borg Property Services will charge the homeowner an extra fee. Title companies have been known to ask for a rush inspection because they did not notify Borg Property Services, and the homeowner is charged the extra fee.
There is always a fee associated with this inspection. The homeowner pays this fee at closing. Contact Borg Property Services for its rates.

NEED TO CONTACT YOUR PROPERTY MANAGEMENT COMPANY?
If you have a question or complaint concerning Stonecreek HOA, contact our property management company, which is Borg Property Services. Their office hours are 9-4 M-TH and 9﷓12 Friday.
Phone: (480) 456﷓6927 FAX: (480) 456﷓9439
E-mail: BorgProp@AOL.COM.
Send all correspondence and payments to:
Borg Property Services
1245 W. Guadalupe, #B6-306
Mesa, AZ 85202

APPROVED PAINT COLORS:
BASE COLORS: (Dunn Edwards or equivalent)
Pheasant, Baja White, Desert Dawn,
Navajo White, Bone China

If the house will be all one color, then no ACC approval is needed provided you use an approved Base color. If you are painting the ?“pop-outs?” (raised stucco surrounding the windows and/or garage) an approved trim color, then you do not need to submit an ACC form.

TRIM COLORS: Original Cinnamon, Briar,
Dry Earth, Adobe South
ROOF TILE = Monier #1604 or equivalent Lifetile #108

To review these colors call Frank at 926-4412 (Stonecreek Resident). You may review the chips in his home or checked out to review at your home. Please respect Frank as a fellow homeowner and contact him only between the hours of 10 am-8 PM, Monday-Friday.

If you choose a different color than those approved by the ACC, then you must submit an ACC form with a large sample of the color you wish to use. You must allow 45 days for approval of a new color.

Homeowners have painted the following locations if you would like to drive by and check them out.
543 N. Quartz street (Baja White, trim cinnamon)
1414 E. Mineral - Bone China with Dry Earth
1501 E. Commerce - Desert Dawn with Dry Earth


HAPPY FATHER?’S DAY TO ALL STONECREEK FATHERS!

NEWSLETTER DEADLINE:
June 10, 2001 is the deadline for all information to be in the next issue. (1268 E. Laurel Ave., Gilbert, AZ 85234.)

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