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SOLERA DIAMOND VALLEY | JUNE 2023 5 Life in an HOA: Things To Remember By Robert Vise, Board President This is the next installment of information of our Governing Documents. Rules & Regulations serve only as a supplement to the Association's existing Governing Documents. Information below is not all-inclusive list of rules, regulations, and responsibilities of every homeowner. I will provide keys points. All information is on the SDV website under Governing Documents. 7.4.4 Outdoor Pools & Spa: a. Children 17 years of age or under may only use the outside pool facilities between the hours of 10 am and 2 pm or as designated by the Board of Directors. b. Outdoor pools are heated to 85 degrees from May 1 to Sept. 30 c. Children under the age of 12 are not permitted in the outdoor spa. Children between the ages of 12 -17 must be accompanied by an adult during the posted children's hours. 7.5 Spas: 7.5.1 Spa water is maintained at approximate temperatures of 102- 104 degrees Fahrenheit. The indoor and outdoor spas are heated year-round. 7.5.2 While the time limit for use of the spa may vary from one member to another, 15 minutes is generally considered to be sufficient for muscle relaxation and general enjoyment. When exiting the spa, do so very slowly, using the steps and handrails. 7.5.3 Individuals with hypertension, heart conditions, pregnant, or on medication for any reason should not use the spa without first consulting with a physician. Individuals who have recently consumed alcoholic beverages should avoid using the spa altogether. 7.5.4 Food or beverages are not permitted in or around the spa. 7.6 Sports Courts/Tennis/Pickleball/Bocce: 7.6.1 Outdoor courts are available for recreational use. Use of the courts is on first come, first serve basis. As participation levels increase within the Community, additional rules or restrictions on duration of play may be designated. Maintenance of the outdoor sports courts' rests with the Staff. 7.6.2 Courts will be open daily from 6 am to 10 pm and subject to weather and maintenance requirements. Gates will operate during those hours. Lights are available for play until 10 pm and are controlled by an automatic timer. 7.6.3 Appropriate apparel is required as well as upper body garments and rubber- soled, non-marking tennis shoes must be worn at all times. Hard-soled footwear or street shoes are not permitted. 7.6.4 Only pedestrian traffic is allowed on the sports courts. (No bikes, skateboards, rollerblades, etc.). In addition, no pets are allowed on the sports courts. 7.6.5 All residents must have their Association membership card with them while using the sports courts 7.6.6 Residents are allowed to utilize their own personal coach on the sports courts. Prior to using the facility, the personal coach must provide the following: copy of their professional certifications, evidence of $1,000,000 liability insurance with the Association and management company as additional insured, and the signed release of liability. All players play at their own risk. If players encounter excessive water or debris on the courts, they should not begin play, but notify the Association Staff for assistance. 7.6.7 Dedicated time for sports court play is granted to the Chartered Club. Open playtime will be allowed but will be suspended during the designated club play periods. 7.6.8 Guests must be accompanied by the Host Member at all times. 7.6.9 Check-out equipment is available at the Fitness Center. 7.6.10 When playing Bocce, individuals must walk back and forth on the concrete walkways between the courts, rather than on the carpeted play surface. 7.6.11 Please help keep your facilities in top playing condition. I recently came across an AARP magazine article concerning check writing and mailbox thefts. The similarity to our community was very striking. The primary focus was on check washing. Crooks steal checks left in mailboxes or remove mail deposited in US Postal Service collection boxes. Using cheap chemicals like bleach or acetone (usually bought as nail polish remover), they erase the payee's name and amount, leaving the signature intact. After drying, checks are rewritten for more money and deposited or cashed at banks or stores that offer check-cashing. Bank account and routing numbers may be used to withdrawal even more money electronically. Criminals are using personal identification information on checks to take out loans, open bank accounts and set up lines of credit. Monitor your bank accounts on a regular basis, such as every few days. Don't wait for your monthly statement. How does this relate to our community? Several of our mailboxes have been broken into by thieves using simple tools, such as a hammer and a steel rod. They are looking for checks you are sending as well as checks you are receiving. The Board is constantly looking for ways to thwart the thieves, but our abilities are very limited. There are ways you can help in this dilemma. Pay your bills online. As long as you are not on a public Wi-Fi connection, paying bills online is safer than a check through the mail. Deliver your outgoing mail to a post office. Put it in the outgoing slot inside the building. Don't let delivered mail sit in your mailbox. Grab your mail every day. Recent news articles have stated the Post Office fears there are duplicate master keys out there that the thieves are using. If you'll be away, ask a trusted friend to collect it or have the post office hold it until you're back home. Sign up for Informed Delivery with your local Post Office. This way you will know what is being delivered to your mailbox every day. This is a nationwide problem, not just at Solera Diamond. If we are diligent and vigilant, we can keep this problem to a minimum. But it can only be accomplished if we work together and be very observant. There is a mailbox on Camino Sueno that has been broken into multiple times. The Board has installed a light fixture there. As of this writing (mid-April) there have not been any more break-ins. This may not be the final solution, but it is a step in the right direction. Mailboxes — The Necessary Evil By Ralph Grider, Board Member

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