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Landscape Committee Our plant life shook off its doldrums toward the end of March. The undesirables (dandelions, weeds and crab grasses) shot up first. Landscapers increased crews to expel these varmints but we did suffer through early Easter with some renegades on the loose. By mid-April, our landscape was back to normal. Several spots of plants killed by cold temperatures are being replanted. One of the Lodge parking lot planters will become a test area for three types of Ceanothus to see which one is best suited for winter. A proposal for two picnic sites went to the Board of Directors on April 11. One will be located at the southern end of Green Creek Trail with a cement stand and three concrete tables. The second will be along the Highland Springs Trail above Four Seasons Circle. Four wooden tables from the Potrero Creek Trails will be relocated here on a decomposed granite pad. Both sites will have pet clean up stations and trash cans. We started work on resting benches along the "beaten path" where our homeowners walk — Four Seasons Circle, Green Creek Trial-Pipe Springs-Bloomington Park, and the perimeter streets. Benches would be installed every 200-250 yards for resting. We will approach the builder about adding to the bench system as they expand into new areas. We are occasionally approached with water saving investment ideas. They usually involve the purchase of equipment or supplies to reduce demand. Some measure the moisture in the soil and some inject a magic elixir into the water that makes it easier for the plants to absorb water and thereby reduce these demands. So far, none of these proposals have proven feasible at Four Seasons or are not backed up contractual guarantees. We do keep looking. Homeowners should check their water pressure two or three times annually. As the community expands up the hill, water pressure is increased at the bottom of the hill. Our water enters in the "flat lands" and is at least 90 lbs/sq inch (psi). Pressure coming into our homes and yards should be 60-70 psi. Each house has a pressure regulator, usually near or inside the garage. The regulator is warranted for two years. The inset photo shows a locally purchased ($10) pressure gauge on the hose bib. On the vertical pipe is a brass regulator (tag attached). A collar bolt to the left of the tag is loosened and the bolt to its left is then rotated to adjust the pressure. If the pressure does not respond, it is time to replace the regulator ($100). This can be done by turning off the water, loosening the collars above and below the regulator and then removing and replacing the regulator. We have openings for interested volunteers. Plant knowledge is not required as we have landscape professionals. What is needed is the desire to walk around the community and report on the status of plant life and any unusual growth. ~ Len Tavernetti Finance Committee Safety & Facilities At our March meeting, we reviewed the financial statements for February, 2013, and noted the following significant items: Net income year-to-date was $54,760 and total reserves were $3,421,595. The accounts receivable (delinquencies) was $83,199. Our total HOA expenses for February (excluding reserve allocations) were $187,342. This was under budget by $29,018. There were four CD renewals to be reviewed. The front yard cost center expenses for February 2013 were under the monthly budget by $4,010. Six vendor proposals were presented for approval. Wayne Staples reported on past due accounts. Current owners were 16, up from 13 in January and former owners were ten, the same as January. Claudeen Diaz reported from the Ad Hoc Water Management Committee. Our next regularly scheduled meeting is May 28, at 1 pm, in the Lodge Conference Room. All homeowners are encouraged to attend. ~ Noel Myers At our last meeting, we reviewed several agenda items. There was a presentation for a Putting Green at the Lodge site. This needs to be reviewed by other committees and researched for cost, location and requirements. The facility is a number of years old and we are looking into ongoing needs of maintenance, repairs and upgrading. There was a discussion that Emergency Preparedness Program (EPP) needs to be a committee, and not a sub-committee of Safety and Facilities Committee. Action was approved and sent for review and approval to the Board of Director to charter the EPP as a committee. There are two candidates attending meetings for placement on the Committee. As always, there are continued maintenance, projects and input of ideas regularly needed to keep the facility and safety of us all in good working order. We welcome input and ideas. ~ Dennis Gray 16 FOUR SEASONS BREEZE | MAY 2013 | community News Community News | FOUR SEASONS BREEZE | MAY 2013 17

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