Stonecreek Homeowners Association

June 2002 Issue

May 24, 2002

STONECREEK NEWS
Stonecreek Homeowner?’s Association,
Gilbert, AZ 85234
Monthly Newsletter June 2002
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Summer?’s Here!
Where are your kids?
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DIRECTOR?’S CORNER:
ANNUAL MEETING
The Association met on May 15, 2002. As in the past a quorum was not met for the election. During the meeting, the following items were discussed:

Go-peds and Town of Gilbert laws,

Stonecreek HOA financials,

Pool vandalism/closures/guard service,

Other vandalism,

Future capital projects under consideration.

During the meeting, five homeowners were awarded one month?’s free dues in our annual raffle.

As of Memorial Weekend, a security guard will be at the pool 8 hours a day 7 days a week. The hours that the security guard will be present will vary so vandals do not anticipate a routine. You and your family will need to present your pool key and sign in with your name and address.

Finally, we would like to take a moment to thank Sean Callahan and Jeff D?’Aurora. Both homeowners retired from the Stonecreek Board of Directors and made tremendous contributions to your Association. We appreciate all of their efforts in helping to insure the financial stability and increased home values in Stonecreek HOA. Thank you.

VANDALISM
Last month we had vandalism to the:

Pool - replace tile $49.00

Restroom - repair toilet in men?’s room $70.00

Park - repair broken light fixtures $235.36

Ramada - fire extinguisher emptied $25.00
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?“Pool Safety Day Set for
Saturday, June 1

?“The Gilbert Fire Department and the Parks and Recreation Department, in conjunction with the Gilbert Water Safety Coalition, will present the fifth annual Afternoon of Awareness - A Pool Safety Day Saturday, June 1 at the Mesquite Aquatic Center, 100 W Mesquite Street.

?“The free event, will be from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., and will include information, displays and demonstrations stressing the importance of keeping an eye on children at all times when around water. There will be free games and prizes for the kids.

?“The Water Safety Coalition, a group of volunteers dedicated to reducing water related incidents through
education, invites parents and kids to come out for this important day! Cool off at the pool and pick up some safety tips that will help protect our children!

?“The pool will be open for free swim beginning at 1:00 p.m.?”
Source: YourTown, Vol. 6 No 6

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Need Help or Suspect Child Abuse?
1-800-4-A-CHILD
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OVER 50? WANT TO
SOCIALIZE MORE?
Have you told Camille Detrizio, a resident of Stonecreek HOA, that you are interested in the 50+ group? She has had 10 people respond already. This is a great way to meet your neighbors in the same age group with the same interest. The group has already had one meeting and is deciding on different activities. GET INVOLVED WITH YOUR NEIGHBORS. Contact Camille at 480-926-4412 after 5:30 P.M. or at Camille@ci.gilbert.az.us.

ASSOCIATION ACTIVITY:
CONTRACTS

NO CONTRACT AWARDED

NO UPCOMING CONTRACTS

COMMITTEE REPORTS:BOARD ACTION ITEMS
The following items are currently under discussion and consideration by the Board of Directors:

Amending the Fine Schedule,

bike jumping enforcement,

additional lighting at the playground,

adding picnic tables in the common areas,

playground equipment.

If you have any topics you wish to have addressed by the Board of Directors, please contact Borg Property Services at 480-456-6927 or e-mail at BorgProp@AOL.COM.

ACC COMMITTEEYou 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. 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.

The committee processed the following requests:
RECEIVED: - 1 APPROVED - 3
DENIED: - 0 PENDING: - 0

WANT TO JOIN A COMMITTEE?
Call Nancy Borg if you want information on a committee or want to join a committee. Nancy will then handle the volunteer?’s communications between the Board of Directors, the homeowners and Borg Property Services.


PAINTING? BUILDING? DIGGING?
The CC&R?’s require ACC approval before starting projects that will change the appearance of your home or yard.

CHECK OUR HOA WEB SITE OUT
www.neighborhoodlink.com/gilbert/stonecreek
(all lowercase letters) Follow the Camel Kiss for Cash clues here.

LANDSCAPE VIOLATIONS
Borg Property Services reported a total of 142 violations this month. Nancy reminds us to keep after the weeds.

NEW CALCULATIONS FOR SEWER BILL NOW IN EFFECT
?“Each year, the Town of Gilbert calculates a fee charged to utility users for monthly sewer service. The fee is based on the amount of water used in the household. Therefore, the sewer fee varies from home to home, depending upon previous water usage.

?“In May of each year, the newly calculated fee goes into effect. You may notice a slight difference in your monthly utility bills.

?“If you have any questions on your monthly utility bill, please call the Utility section at 480-503-6800.?”
Source: YourTown, Vol 6 No 6
Hint: conserve water (by not filling your swimming pool etc.) during the first quarter of your water bill year.

GO﷓PEDS IN GILBERT

?“Motorized skateboards, often referred to as Go-Peds, are becoming increasingly more popular and affordable throughout the country. While the demand for these vehicles has increased throughout the nation, including Arizona, so too have the number of injuries and accidents related to these leisure vehicles.

?“The U.S. Products Safety Commission estimated that more than 4,500 people sought emergency room treatment due to accidents relating to these motorized vehicles last year, with the majority of those accidents involving children under the age of 15.

?“Here in Gilbert, it's important to know and obey all traffic laws and local ordnances applicable to these vehicles. Listed below are some of the related rules and laws. (continued on next page.)
?“NO PERSON SHALL OPERATE A MOTORIZED SKATEBOARD:

?“If younger than 13 years of age.

?“On any sidewalk, except for use in crossing (Continued on next page)
such sidewalk to gain access to any public or private road or driveway.

?“On any bicycle lane or path designated as such by state or local authorities.

?“On any public roadway with four or more marked lanes.

?“On any public roadway having a speed limit greater than 25 miles per hour.

?“With passengers or while carrying packages

?“On the roadway with more than two abreast

?“Without an appropriate and safely secured protective helmet that meets the minimum standards of testing and safety inspected by the bicycle industry if under the age of eighteen.

?“Without wearing footwear that completely covers the feet and toes and has a sole.

?“Without protective glasses or goggles or a motorcycle transparent face-shield.

?“Without a head lamp emitting a beam of light visible from the front at a distance no less than 500 feet if being driven anytime from sunset to sunrise, or any time when there is not sufficient visibility.

?“Without a rear reflector that shall be visible when illuminated by a vehicle head lamp from a distance of not less than 300 feet. A rear red lamp visible from a distance of 500 feet can be used in addition to the rear red reflector.

?“Without brakes that enable the operator to make a braked wheel skid on pavement.

?“Drivers License Study guides can be obtained from state Motor Vehicle Division, and information regarding Town of Gilbert Ordinances can be obtained on﷓line at www.ci.gilbert.az.us/police/gopeds.htm or at the Police Department Lobby, located at 1025 South Gilbert Road.

?“Or you can call Kim and Vickie in the Crime Prevention Unit at 503﷓627 to have one of these brochures mailed to you.?” Source: Your Town, vol. 6 No. 6 May 2002, used with permission

GO-PED ORDINANCE
Duties and Responsibilities
?“Arizona State Law Categorizes Go-peds, or Motorized Skateboards as Vehicles. This Means That Operators of Go-peds or Motorized Skateboards on Public Streets or Property must Obey All Traffic Laws Applicable to Vehicles (Although Not All Laws Applicable to Motor Vehicles, Such as Licensing and Registration) and Applicable Local Ordinances. We Do Not Recommend Operation of These Vehicles on the Roadway for the Safety of Both the Skateboard Rider and Motor Vehicle Operators and Other Citizens....?” Source: www.ci.gilbert.us.az/police/gopeds.htm downloaded 5/14/02
CELEBRATE JULY 4 AT MESQUITE HIGH SCHOOL
The Town of Gilbert?’s Annual Fourth of July Picnic & Fireworks event will be held at the Mesquite High School football stadium this year. Admission is just $1.00 per person. 480-9865-4425 or www.gilbertdays.com

CONCERTS IN THE PARK
Freestone Park
Junipur & Lindsey 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
June 6 - Desert Winds Steel Orchestra
The Desert Winds Steel Orchestra is a community steel drum orchestra whose members includes high school students through retirees. This premiere performance ensemble made up of 25 members, is one of the largest organized steel bands in the country. In 2001 and this summer, they are the opening act for Jimmy Buffet at Desert Sky Pavilion.

DOBSON RANCH BRANCH LIBRARY
2425 S DOBSON RANCH, MESA 6-7:30 PM
480-644-2242
June 6 - Loose Cannons (Deep Chicago Blues)
June 13 - Soul Solution (Return of the 60?’s)
June 20 - Ratio (R&B and Jazz)

el Pedregal 34505 N, Scottsdale Road, SE corner of Scottsdale Road and Carefree Highway, 12 miles north of Bell Road, Scottsdale. 480-488-1072
Thursday evenings until July 25. An exciting musical concert series. Past performers have included the Limeliters, the World Famous Ink Spots, Papa Doo Run Run and the Lovin?’ Spoonful. Call for a schedule of coming events.

WANT TO GET AWAY FROM THE HEAT?
June 8-9 Prescott Territorial Days in Prescott, Az. (Dance groups, arts and crafts, food and more.) (I-17 to highway 69. Approx 100 miles NW of phoenix 928-445-2000.)
June 26-29 Prescott Valley Days. (Arts and crafts, a carnival, bands, dancing, a car show and NASCAR Indy races are all part of the festivities. ( Mountain Valley park, highway 69, approx 80 miles NW of phoenix. 928-722-8857)

HOLD YOUR NEXT CELEBRATION IN THE PARK?
Did you know that the public ramadas and other amenities at Freestone and Crossroads Parks can be reserved any day of the week between 6:00 A.M. - 10:00 P.M.?

Freestone Park is just down the road from us, at the corner of Lindsey and Juniper Roads. Crossroads Park is located on the west side of Greenfield Road, south of Warner Road.

The basketball courts, sand volleyball pits, and the soccer fields at both parks are available to reserve. Reservations must be made at least two days in advance, but reservations can be made six months in advance. Come to the Gilbert Parks and Recreation Office, at 119 N. Gilbert Road, to reserve the amenities you wish to use.

All park amenities are available on a first-come, first served basis unless they have been reserved in advance.

Reservation Fees(Subject to change)
Amenities Non-Profit Private Commercial
Picnic Ramadas $100 dep., $10/hr. $100 dep., $15.00/hr. $100 dep., $20/hr.
Amphitheater $100 dep., $10/hr. $100 dep., $20/hr. $100 dep., $40/hr.
Picnic Area (1-3 Tables) $100 dep., $2 per table $100 dep., $3 per table $100 dep., $4 per table
Source: Town of Gilbert ﷓ Parks and Rec. ﷓ Facility Reservations.htm downloaded 5/10/02

CROSSROADS DOG PARK FACILITY ALMOST COMPLETED
?“The Gilbert Parks & Recreation staff is pleased to announce the provision of this long-awaited public service. Construction of the Crossroads Dog Park facility at Crossroads District Park is nearing completion, and is scheduled to open 6:00 A.M., Tuesday, July 3. The facility contains the following amenities:

2 turfed acres (fenced).

Pet/owner drinking fountain

2 fenced use areas within the dog park: one area for active dogs, and one area for passive

Tables/rest areas

"Mutt-Mitt" waste disposal stations

Trash receptacles

Information kiosk
?“The dog park is open during the typical park operating hours of 6:00 A.M. - 10:00 P.M.. Evening lighting is limited, and is provided through the "spillage" of adjacent sparking lot lights and surrounding sport field lighting. Park rules are posted at the entrance to the facility and at designated locations within the park.
Source:Town of Gilbert ﷓ Parks and Rec. ﷓ Facility Reservations.htm, used with permission

CALENDAR:
June 14 - Flag Day,
June 16 - Father?’s Day,
June 16 - Uncontained trash pick up week,
June 19 - Board of Directors meeting -
Mesa Public Library 6:45 PM-8:45 PM.
June 21 - Summer Begins,
June 27 - Scleroderma Support Group Meeting -
Mesa Lutheran Hospital 6:30-8:30 PM (623-847-3757),
July 4 - Gilbert?’s July 4 celebration, *
July 24 - Board of Directors meeting -
Mesa Public Library 6:45 PM-8:45 PM.
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 upcoming meeting, you must contact Borg Property Services by June 12, 2002.
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June Is National Scleroderma
Awareness Month.

What is Scleroderma?
Scleroderma is a chronic, often progressive autoimmune disease (like rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and multiple sclerosis) in which the body's immune system attacks its own tissues.

The disease, which literally means "hard skin," can cause thickening and tightening of skin, as well as serious damage to internal organs including the lungs, heart, kidneys, esophagus, and gastrointestinal tract. Scleroderma occurs three to four times more often in women than in men.

For some individuals, Scleroderma is a nuisance. For others, it is a life-threatening disease. For most people with Scleroderma, the disease has a serious impact on daily life. And, although medications can sometimes help, there is no cure yet.
Source: www.scleroderma.org
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WE ENJOYED OUR ICE CREAM SOCIAL


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REMINDERS:
When you walk your pet, please clean up any messes which it leaves behind. To leave their mess is an HOA violation and a Town of Gilbert Code violation.

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?

FIRE/POLICE DEPT. (EMERGENCY) 911
Fire Dept. (Information) 480-503-6300
Police (Information) 480-503-6500
Gilbert www.ci.gilbert.az.us
HOA Web page:
www.neighborhoodlink.com/gilbert/Stonecreek
Voter Registration/elections 506﷓1511
Borg Property Services 480-456﷓6927
Borg Property Services - BorgProp@AOL.COM
- HOA Board of Director - HOA Board of Director
Sean Madigan - HOA Board of Director
Jack Maas - HOA Board of Director
Judy Morgan - HOA Board of Director
Sky Harbor Parking - 602-273-4545
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?
Your property management company is Borg Property Services. Direct your questions, compliments and complaints concerning Stonecreek HOA to them.
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


NEWSLETTER DEADLINE:
June 10, 2002 is the deadline for all information to be in the next issue. (S1268 E. Laurel Ave., Gilbert, AZ 85234.) This Newsletter is published monthly by the Stonecreek HOA. Contact Borg Property Services with questions/comments.
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NOTE: The HOA does not endorse any product listed in this newsletter.
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