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Landscape Committee Last year's additions to our Association property altered our spring landscaping schedule. The fuel modification zone that is a buffer from the sage-mesquite woodland to our south and west is now a high priority for plant control as the growing season erupts. This defensive barrier is marked by colored-tipped poles that indicate plant height and spacing requirements. Measurements start at structures, not the wall or fence. The first 30 feet must be cleared of any dead-fall and flammable plants maintained below six inches. The next 70 feet must be maintained free of flammable vegetation; vertical spacing must be created between plants and tree branches trimmed from the ground up to six feet. Vegetation that is regularly irrigated and green is generally not considered flammable. Some dry woody plants regardless of watering burn very hot and very quickly and should not be grown near structures. Our Committee has 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 At our April meeting, we reviewed the Financial Statements for March, 2013, and noted the following significant items: Net Income Year-to-Date was $71,123 and total reserves were $3,479,198. The Accounts Receivable (delinquencies) was $77,985. Our total HOA expenses for March (excluding reserve allocations) were $192,123. This was under budget by $24,237. There were five CD renewals to be reviewed. The Front Yard Cost Center expenses for March were under the monthly budget by $3,431. There were eight vendor proposals presented for approval. Wayne Staples reported on the past due accounts. Current owners past due were 15, down from 16 in February and former owners were 10, the same as February. Claudeen Diaz reported from the Ad Hoc Water Management Committee. Our next meeting will be June 25, at 1 pm in the Lodge Conference Room. All homeowners are encouraged to attend. ~ Noel Myers 16 FOUR SEASONS BREEZE | JUNE 2013 | community News Above: Vegetation removed in April Below: Fuel mod area west of Mesa Verde Park

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