6 GENERALS
editorial@robson.com — January 2012
President’s message
Rich Featherstone Welcome TO 2012! We made it through
the holidays and are now looking forward to a new year. What will it bring? Many things we already know about: another warm summer in Sun Lakes, a national election in November, more golf, tennis, swimming, racquetball, pickleball, billiards and almost every other form of entertainment available. Isn’t it nice to live in a place where all these activities can be enjoyed—YEAR ROUND? Something else of a very serious nature
on the horizon is the upcoming vote to authorize the purchase of the empty lot at the corner of Riggs Road and E.J. Robson Boulevard. The plan to acquire this property has been worked on for the past fi ve or six years. It appears an agreement to purchase this property at an agreeable price has fi nally arrived. Now we need the homeowners of Cottonwood Palo Verde at Sun Lakes to approve the purchase. One of the best parts of the plan is that
we will be able to acquire this added asset, zoned C-2 Commercial, and provide the funding from EXISTING Capital Improvement and Capital Reserve funds—THERE WILL BE NO ADDITIONAL ASSESSMENT FOR THIS PURCHASE. Obviously for the next two to three years we will need to be extra vigilant in our expenditures
from both of these accounts as well as insuring we continue to
provide replacements and additions to our already wonderful amenities. An additional area that will be closely watched is our goal to achieve 80% funding of asset replacement costs by the 2020 budget year. We are currently well ahead of schedule in meeting this goal. It would appear that the property purchase price would be replenished over the next three years. The purchase of this property represents a low-risk investment in the future of our community. If this property is not purchased at this
time and at the price of $905,000, we do not think there will be another opportunity in the future. In the past, there have been overtures made indicating that commercial ventures were interested in this property. The only way that we can be assured of WHAT DOES NOT GO ON THAT PROPERTY is if we own it. What we do with it after purchase will be determined through management, Board and homeowner input. At this time, only think about voting to purchase the property!! Vote in person: Wednesday,
January
11, from 4:00–5:00 p.m. at Homeowner Services. Receipt of mail ballots cut-off date is 5:00 p.m. on January 11. The ballot counting will be on January 12 at 8:15 a.m. in the Palo Verde clubhouse. PLEASE VOTE TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF THIS PROPERTY.
Food for Thought Cheryl Gerblick, CW/PV Food and
Beverage Committee There have been questions regarding
diabetic menus and concerns about dining out because of diabetic needs. The subject was discussed at the Food & Beverage Committee meeting last month. Chef Marshall at Palo Verde was in attendance at the meeting and said that he would work with any request concerning diabetic meals. He will prepare such a meal as long as the patron lets him know what
they can or
cannot eat. He has had some introductory training in diabetic foods, but because of the complexity of such a diet he needs the patron to tell him what
they want. Please
make your request in advance when you make a reservation by calling 480-895-1981 or 480-895-1834. Also as a reminder, the chefs also prepare gluten-free meals. The Food & Beverage Committee, at the
request of management, will be having a fundraising drive. A subcommittee has been formed and is working on the details. The money raised will support both Cottonwood and Palo Verde venues to purchase comfortable outdoor patio dining furniture. So watch for the details and we look forward to your support. As you can see, the Food & Beverage
Committee is very proactive, and its goal is to work with management in improving our restaurants and lounges for the homeowners in a cost-effective way.
In doing so, we
invite all homeowners to give us your ideas, concerns and requests. Get involved! Attend the Food & Beverage Committee at 9:00 a.m. every fi rst Thursday of the month in the Saguaro Room. The next meeting is January 5, 2012. We hope to see you there. Welcome back to our winter friends and
neighbors!
Board of Directors meeting minutes - November 30 (unapproved)
Directors present: Rich Featherstone,
Paul Graebke, Bud Jenssen, Woody Neiman, Mel Rasmussen, Kathy Skrei and George Thomas. Also present: Steve Nolan, general
manager. Board President Rich Featherstone
called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. and stated the meeting is being recorded for accuracy of the minutes. Mel Rasmussen led the Pledge of
Allegiance. Bud Jenssen made a motion, seconded
by Kathy Skrei, to approve the minutes from the October 26, 2011, Board Meeting. Motion carried unanimously. Bud Jenssen made a motion, seconded
by Woody Neiman, to approve the minutes from the October 26, 2011, Annual Budget Meeting. Motion carried unanimously. PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE: Rich
Featherstone thanked Paul Graebke for stepping in for him during his absence. TREASURER’S REPORT The October 31, 2011, preaudited
fi nancial report was given. Mel Rasmussen made a motion, seconded by Paul Graebke, to approve the October 31, 2011, preaudited fi nancial report. Motion carried unanimously. The fi nal fi nancial summary will be available in Homeowner Services. COMMITTEE REPORTS: Architectural Compliance Committee:
Dick Vaughn introduced himself as the new Chair to this committee and reported on their meeting on November 3. There are no recommendations for the Board at this time. Next meeting is December 1. Audit & Finance Committee: The report
was given of their meeting held November 8. There are no recommendations for the Board at
this is December 13 at 1:00 p.m.
time. Next meeting in the
Saguaro Room. Complete minutes of this committee’s meetings are available for viewing at Homeowner Services. Communications Committee: The report
was given of their meeting held November 2. There are no recommendations for the Board at this time. Complete minutes of this committee’s meetings are available for viewing at Homeowner Services. Election Committee: The report was
given of their meetings held on November 3 and 11. There are no recommendations for the Board at is December
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this time. Next meeting at
1:00 p.m. in the
Phoenix Room. Complete minutes of this committee’s meetings are available for viewing at Homeowner Services. Facilities & Grounds Committee: The
report was given of their meeting held in November. There are no recommendations for the Board at this time. Complete minutes of this committee’s meetings are available for viewing at Homeowner Services. Food & Beverage Committee: The
report was given of their meeting held on November 3. Next meeting is December 1, 2011, at 9:00 a.m. in the Saguaro Room. There are no recommendations for the Board at this time. Complete minutes of this committee’s meetings are available for viewing at Homeowner Services. Golf Committee: The report was given
of their meeting held November 3. Next meeting is December 1. There are no recommendations for the Board at this time. Complete minutes of this committee’s meetings
are available for viewing at
Homeowner Services. Recreation Committee: The report was
given of their meeting held November 7. Next meeting is December 5. There are no recommendations for the Board at this time. Complete minutes of this committee’s meetings
are available for viewing at
Homeowner Services. Safety, Security & Access Committee:
The report was given of their meeting of
November 2. They have one
recommendation for the Board to approve the appointment of Joe Sadera for a one- year exemption to replace a member. Next meeting is December 7 at 10:00 a.m.
in
the Saguaro Room. Complete minutes of this committee’s meetings are available for viewing at Homeowner Services. Administration Building Replacement
Task Force: A report was given on the status of the administration building project. At this time Rich Featherstone addressed the new committee chairs regarding their importance to the committees. PROJECT REPORTS: Palo Verde Pool Restroom: A report
was given on the status of the Palo Verde Restroom. CUPD/Pickleball Report: A report was
given on the status of the projects. Fountain Report: A report was given on
the status of the fountain project. There was discussion. MANAGEMENT
REPORT: The
management report was given. DIRECTORS COMMENTS: George Thomas: Talked about donations
of socks to Hamilton High School homeless fund and encouraged participation. thanked management
Tournament help. — MINUTES cont. on page 22 and staff for Bradshaw
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