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CoMMunIty news | sun lakes lIfestyles | May 2015 | 7 From the General Manager Member questions from previous meeting: 1. Three members commented on the tree trimming and cleanup efforts in the habitat area. The Association continues to clean up the area on an annual basis. The work done is part of an annual maintenance plan. 2. A member asked about a dog park at Sun Lakes. This matter is currently under review by the District Delegate Assembly. March Open Session Board Action Items • The Board appointed Robert Searcy to the Maintenance & Landscape Advisory Committee to fulfill a term ending on December 31, 2015. • The Board approved publishing, for member comment, a proposed rule prohibiting pet walking from wheeled vehicles. • The Board reviewed and denied a Member's appeal to a Master Architectural Committee ruling. • The Board approved a request from the Table of Plenty to host their 5th annual dinner charity event at Sun Lakes. • The Board approved a recommendation from the Safety and Security Advisory Committee to install Bots Dots at the intersection of Sandpiper and Rolling Hills. • The Board received a request from the President of the Paddle Tennis/Pickle Ball Club for additional courts in Sun Lakes. • The Board approved a request from Mt. San Jacinto College to host their Orange Empire Golf Tournament at Sun Lakes in October/ November. • The Board approved a request from the Bingo Advisory Committee to donate $100 to the Relay for Life Organization. • The Board received a recommendation from the Delegate Assembly concerning a Dog Park Survey. • The Board received a recommendation from the Delegate Assembly concerning the Welcome Home Program. March Executive Session(s) Action (non-confidential) The Board of Directors held Executive Session Board meetings on March 5, at 1:30 pm and March 19, at 1:30 pm at which time litigation, member discipline, formation of contracts, and personnel matters were discussed. The Board instructed legal counsel on certain litigation, potential litigation and assessment of related matters. The Board received and considered legal advice on litigation and potential litigation issues. • The Board reviewed six member requests for refunds on annual golf dues. The Board approved all of the requests. • The Board conducted 28 member "show cause" hearings for delinquent assessments, which resulted in suspension of amenity/ voting privileges and forwarding the accounts to the Association's collections attorney. • The Board opened sealed proposals for the 2015 Pavement Rehabilitation Project and awarded the contract to JB Bostick at a total cost of $159,305.70. • The Board received, considered and approved the Representation Letter/Draft Audit from the Association's CPA and Auditor. • The Board received and considered three proposals for the replacement of the Associations Range Utility Cart/Picker. The Board approved the replacement vehicle at a total cost of $11,151. • The Board received and considered a request to ratify the General Manager's purchase of a replacement double steam oven. The purchase price of the oven was approved at a cost of $16,580.37 • The Board received and considered three proposals for the replacement of the Associations range ball washing unit. The purchase was approved at a total cost of $1,850. • The Board received and considered three proposals for the replacement of the Main Golf Shop Computers. The purchase was approved at a total cost of $3,882.28 • The Board received and considered three proposals for the repair and replacement of the Bocce Court Bumpers. The project was approved at a total cost of $3,900. • The Board review and considered a Healthcare Provider's request for a parking variance. • The Board reviewed and considered an invoice from the City of Banning concerning a water meter on Highland Springs. • The Board received and considered a recommendation from the Safety and Security Advisory Committee concerning a member in excess of the pet limits. • The Board considered a request for settlement on delinquent 2014 annual golf dues. • The Board reviewed and considered a Member's request for stay on their Suspension of Amenity Use Privileges. • The Board received and considered three proposals for the refurbishment of the South Clubhouse Pool Deck. The project was Approved at a total cost of $5,491. • The Board received and considered three proposals for the installation of a shade structure for the South Clubhouse tennis court bleachers. The project was approved at a total cost of $11,289. • The Board received and considered three proposals for the replacement of the 2015 golf course maintenance reserve items. The project was approved at a total cost of $139,310. By Jeremy Wilson, General Manager

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