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20 | SUN LAKES LIFESTYLES | APRIL 2024 | Security officers have reported an increase in alcohol related incidents at the Main Clubhouse, particularly as it relates to facility closing times and procedures. Disruptive behavior by residents who don't want to comply with procedures pose a security and safety issue. It's possible that those who don't comply will receive an invitation to visit the Safety Advisory Committee or the Master Board. We ask that participants comply with closing requests and procedures. There has been a surge in calls from residents reporting speeding and failure to stop at stop signs on Pauma Valley, Pine Valley, Glen Eagles, Riviera, and Country Club Avenues. Unfortunately, the reporting parties often are unable to get license numbers when observing these incidents. In addition, many of the vehicles observed are unregistered since license plates have not been updated with administration, or they are non-residents. This trend underscores the need for increased vigilance by Banning PD and community awareness to address these safety concerns effectively. The Safety Advisory Committee will be making some recommendations to the Board soon. If you have a dog or dogs, please make sure they are tagged and/ or chipped. Neither A.R.E. Animal Rescue, nor Banning PD will be able to assist with lost pets. Animal Rescue will only come to pick up a deceased or injured animal. Pets that are recovered here in Sun Lakes will be kept in the kennels here ONLY if they are tagged or chipped. Animal Rescue won't house recovered animals until it receives funding on June 30, so recovered pets without chips or tags will be released up to that date. This is unfortunate, but it is the only option available at this time. Tag or chip your pets if you haven't already done so. Please observe the rules and regulations here at Sun Lakes — drive safely, keep your garage doors closed, keep your dogs on a leash, and pick up after them. Safety Advisory Sun Lakes Committee Reports In our monthly financial reports, there are some key elements to which we pay particular attention: First, there are three areas of the golf course department and they are the golf course maintenance, golf course operations, and the Pro Shop. All three areas contribute to the overall financial picture of operating and maintaining our two courses. In January, the department was better than budget with the main contribution from the irrigation water expense which was less than budget by $20K and labor which was under budget by $8K. The second element of the financials is the Food & Beverage (F&B) Department. Unfortunately, the budget for the Restaurant & Lounge was based on construction starting with the Lounge expansion, so we really can't evaluate the results in comparing them with the budget figures, but we can still compare the sales figures with the expenses. Our January sales figures for the Restaurant were $94K and expenses were $200K which ended in a net loss of $105K. The sales for the Lounge were $39K with expenses of $38K for an income of less than $1K. The main contributing factors to the report for F&B are labor and cost of food. The third key financial element is the Liquidity Ratio which is another key factor in evaluating our finances. This is a ratio explained on the management report that measures a corporation's ability to pay short-term obligations or current bills. The schedule shows that our ratio at the end of January was 1.33. These are the facts that are presented by the financial statement and this information is available on the website along with many other monthly reporting items. On Feb. 27, the Finance Committee requested the Board and management to provide the following: • RFP for a capable POS system • Review the basic procedures for the F&B department • Business plan for F&B that is aligned with the phases of construction • Identify the expenses on the Reserve & Capital accounts for January • Review investment reporting on active CDs • Current rate for bank card fees Also at the Boards request on Feb. 27, we have provided an updated version of the investment policy for their review and approval. Our next FAC meeting is March 20 at 2 pm in the Main Clubhouse Multipurpose Room. All residents are welcome to attend and we are always looking for new members for our committee. If you have some financial background we encourage you to participate. Last but not least, your fellow homeowners encourage you to make an informed decision and vote in the Master Board elections. Financial Advisory

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