Stonecreek Homeowners Association

September 2004 Issue

Sep 17, 2004

Stonecreek News
Neighborhood of The Year!!

Stonecreek Homeowner?’s Association, Gilbert, AZ 85234 ☺ Monthly Newsletter ☺ September 2004

DIRECTOR?’S CORNER
When it rains it seems to pour. Stonecreek HOA has been facing numerous issues this past month.
The first issue is the repair of the pool tiles. Of eleven (11) companies contacted to replace the tiles at the swimming pool, only one (1) was willing to work with Shasta glass (the pool surface). This company will not replace the missing tiles, but insists that all of the tile must be replaced to avoid the numerous tiles falling off in the future and support the contact point with the Shasta glass. The Board of Director's is considering different options for the swimming pool at this time.

The water feature motor burnt out due to a ball bearing. The cost to repair or replace the motor is substantial. The Board of Director's has received bids for the replacement of the motor, and anticipates the prompt repair. Borg Property Services?’ immediate concern was mosquito's breeding in the water feature. According to Water Works by George since Talapia Fish are present in the water feature, they will eat any mosquito larvae.

Please know that both issues that Stonecreek HOA is facing at this time have been at the center point of Borg Property Services and the Stonecreek Board of Directors attention. We are all working to resolve the issues in a prompt manner.

While dealing with the water feature and swimming pool tile, we faced the most vandalism of the summer. Many sprinkler and bubbler heads were destroyed on one night. The vandalism occurred from the boundary of Stonecreek HOA and Freestone park to Wind Drift. The cost to repair the irrigation system was $784.00. According to Davis Pools, on the night of August 18th approximately 20 lbs. of rocks were dumped into the pool. The cost of this clean-up had not been received by the date of this printing. While we agree that there are times we would like the swimming pool to be filled in, this is not the way to do it!

In conclusion, as you will notice throughout this newsletter, Borg Property Services mailing and hand delivery address has changed. The new mailing address is Borg Property Services, P.O. Box 40397, Mesa, AZ 85274-0397. The post office will not accept hand delivered mail. It must go through the mailing process. You may hand deliver any last minute payments or correspondence to: The Shipping Outlet, 2051 S. Dobson, Suite 11, Box 168, Mesa, AZ 85202. This mailbox is located on the southeast corner of Dobson and Baseline, just down from Quizno's.

FYI. A truck was stolen at the 1300 block of Heather on August 1, 2004.

CONTRACTS AWARDED
1. Waterworks by George - repair water feature pump,
2. Waterworks by George - water feature maintenance,
3. Maintenance by George - drain and clean the water feature,
4. Tree Doctors - tree thinning,
5. Aztec Landscape - add more plants on Juniper at entries to stonecreek HOA..

NO NEW PAYMENT PLANS
With only seven homeowners responding to the survey regarding alternate payment plans, the Board has decided to not introduce any new plans in the immediate future. Continue mailing your dues. CALENDAR:
9/7 - Primary Election
9/19-25 - Uncontained trash week
9/21 - Board of Director?’s monthly
meeting.
9/25 - So Long To SummerFest
OCTOBER - Stonecreek?’s ?“Get to Know Your Neighbor Month?”
10/17 - Uncontained trash week
11/2 - General Election
11/15 - Uncontained trash week
12/20 - Uncontained trash week
Note: The Board usually meets at the Mesa Public Library (64 E. 1st Street, Mesa, AZ) from 6:45 P.M. - 8:45 P.M.. Confirm meeting date and time with Nancy or visit our web site calendar. If you wish to speak at the Board meeting, contact Nancy by 9/15/2004 so that we have enough seats and you may be added to the agenda.
CHANGE OF ADDRESS
Effective 8/15/04 the mailing address for Borg Property Services changed. All correspondence and dues should be sent to:
Borg Property Services
PO Box 40397
Mesa, AZ
85274-0397?“HI! NEIGHBOR
My Name is <______>?”
October is Stonecreek?’s ?“Get to Know Your Neighbor?” Month and the Board of Directors has offered the following suggestions:
Stonecreek Homeowner's Association Newsletter. Published monthly. www.neighborhoodlink.com/gilbert/stonecreek
Officers
President - Richard Service
V President - Sean Madigan
Secretary - Denise Willis
Treasurer - Jack Maas
Mem at Large -Sean M. Callahan

Property Management
Borg Property Services
(Nancy Borg)
Office hours:
Mon-Thur 9-4, Friday 9-12
Phone: 480-456-6927
FAX: 480-456-9439
Email:BorgProp@AOL.COM. Send all correspondence and payments to:
PO Box 40397
Mesa, AZ 85274-0397
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Disclaimer
The Association provides patrol personnel at the pool area at certain times. The patrol personnel is not a lifeguard. Any person using the pool must do so at his or her own risk. There is no lifeguard on duty at any time at the pool.

The HOA does not endorse any product or service listed in this newsletter. Copyright?© 2004 Stonecreek HOA.1. Take a loaf of bread or cookies to new moves-ins and introduce yourself.
2. Watch your neighbor?’s house if they go out of town (i.e., pick up newspapers or flyers left on the doors.
3. Put their trash can in if it gets left out.
4. Be aware of special happenings in your neighbors?’ s lives. (I.e., having a baby, an illness, graduation etc.)
5. Sit out front in the evenings when the weather is cool and visit or take your dog for a walk and meet people in the neighborhood. (Remember to clean up after your dog.)
6. Be a responsible pet owner. Don?’t let your dog run loose unattended, clean up after it, and don?’t let it bark late at night.
7. Try to park your vehicles in the garage or driveway. Cars on the street are a safety hazard for children and for neighbors pulling out of their driveways.
8. Have a get together and BBQ or have a pot luck dinner with neighbors in your vicinity.
9. Keep your landscape looking nice. Don?’t let your yard be an eyesore for the neighbors.
10. For mor information, contact Nancy Borg at Borg Property Services.

HAVING A BLOCK PARTY?
?“Any neighborhood can apply to have a Block Party in their neighborhood and are asked to complete a special Block Party Application form, which can be accessed through Community Development. Through these forms, your neighborhood can request barricades to be delivered should you need to close a street for a street side neighborhood event. They are also used to notify the police and fire departments of your neighborhood?’s event in case of an emergency or to inquire about their participation....?”

Should you need additional information regarding your community?’s Block Party you can call Community Development (480) 503-6700 or http://www.ci. gilbert.az.us/popups/blockparties.cfm
SAVE OUR WATER
?“Water usage for each Gilbert resident averages more than 200 gallons per day, but that number could be reduced substantially if more people took small steps to conserve water. The Town of Gilbert has promoted water conservation in a number of ways, including offering free home water audits and by encouraging the use of xeriscape plants and shrubs, which require much less water than most other types of landscaping. There is a lot more residents can do to conserve water during this time of drought, including dozens of tips that do not require a lot of effort or thought. Here is a list of some of the simplest water-saving tips to consider using right away, along with an estimate of how many gallons of water each tip could save. For more ways to save, visit www.wateruseitwisely.com or call the water conservation office at 480-503-6098 for more information.?”
WATER TIP WATER SAVED
turn off the water while brushing your teeth 200 gallons a week for a family of four
spend five minutes or less in the shower up to 1,000 gallon s per family per month
use a low-flow showerhead 500 gallons a week per family
fix a leaking toilet 600 gallons/ month
wash clothes in a front-loading rather than top-loading machine 20 gallons per load
operate washer and dishwasher only when they are full 1,000 gallons per month
turn off the water while you shave 100 gallons per week
replace a shrub or a flowering plant with a low-water use plant up to 550 gallons per year

Sweep your driveway instead of washing it up to 80 gallons each time.
Fix a drippy faucet 140 gallons/week

Source: Gilbert Your Town Vol. 8 No 6
?“Do you have leaky faucets?
Do you have low flow showerheads?
Does your toilet leak?
Do you have leaky showerheads?
Do you check your water meter and bill to track your usage?
Is your irrigation system on an automatic timer?
Is there a pitcher of drinking water in the refrigerator?
Do you have a turn-off nozzle on the end of the hose??“
source:http://www.wateruseitwisely.com/familywater/index.html downloaded 8/10/4

REMINDERS:
Send your payment to Borg Property Services new address!!

NEWSLETTER DEADLINE:
9/10/04 is the deadline for all information to be in the next issue. 1268 E. Laurel Ave., Gilbert, AZ 85234
Copyright?© 2004 Stonecreek HOA.