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CommunIty news | sun lakes lIfestyles | auGust 2015 | 5 From the General Manager Member Questions from previous meeting: • Three members commented on the display cabinets in the Main Clubhouse. They are designed to be equal and equitably shared between the members of the association. The Recreation Director is taking the lead on this to bring a resolution suitable for all. • A member commented on the water issues within the state and asked what owners can do to help conserve water. The Board of Directors has appointed an Ad Hoc Committee to address this very topic. Be looking forward to the actions this committee will take. June Open Session Board Action Items • The Board appointed Jeff Burris as a temporary member to the Safety & Security Advisory Committee. • The Board accepted the resignation of Al Bistany from the Maintenance & Landscape Advisory Committee. • The Board appointed Gary Myrdahl to the Maintenance & Landscape Advisory Committee with a term ending Dec. 31, 2015. • The Board appointed Arthur Lewin, Bruce Patrick, Marv Jensen, Frank DiNucci and Bev Kreider to the Water Communication Ad Hoc Advisory Committee. • The Board approved a rule change that restricts pet exercising from wheeled vehicles. • The Board tabled an appeal to a Master Architectural Committee ruling concerning z-Lot lines. • The Board approved to post for member comment and review a rule change pertaining to 6 in 60 guest passes in the RV rules and regulations. • The Board approved to post for member comment and review a proposed rule change pertaining to end of lease time frames and time frame for action should a lease be declared void. • The Board received and denied the recommendation from the Recreational Vehicle Storage Area Advisory Committee to cap the 2016 rate increase per foot to 7 percent. • The Board received a request for direction from the Recreational Vehicle Storage Advisory Committee concerning the allowance of non-resident homeowners having the ability to lease space in the RV lot on a case-by-case basis. • The Board approved a request from the general manager to invest $300,000 from operating into the reserve portfolio, as planned and budgeted for. • The Board discussed the current water restrictions at Sun Lakes. June Executive Session(s) Action (non-confidential) The Board of Directors held Executive Session Board meetings on June 4 and 25 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 received and considered a refund request from a homeowner on 2015 golf dues. The Board approved the golf refund as it fell within the refund policy. The Board reviewed three different resident requests for a parking variance. After careful consideration, the Board denied all three parking variances. The Board received and considered three proposals for the replacement of the Main Ballroom Audio/Visual Equipment. This equipment includes the main stage projector, six portable speakers, and the main spotlight. The Board approved replacement from Studio 33, who was the low bidder, for $23,959.14. These items were due to be replaced through reserves and will be paid from the reserve account. The Board's ad hoc committee who is working on the speed enforcement policy within Sun Lakes made an initial presentation. After careful consideration, the Board decided to send the policy to the Association's legal counsel for review. The Board discussed the proposed city of Banning golf cart path down Sun Lakes Blvd. After further investigation, the city of Banning informed Sun Lakes that it will not be taking action at this time to create a golf cart path down Sun Lakes Blvd. The Board received and reviewed a request for a variance to the Temporary Age Restriction Requirement. After careful consideration the Board approved the request until Sept. 1. The Board received a resident request for payment plan. After reviewing the matter carefully, the Board denied the payment plan. The Board reviewed and discussed the resolution to forward three Delinquent Member Assessment Accounts to the Associations Delinquency Collection Attorney. The Board approved sending these accounts to the collection attorney. The Board received and reviewed three proposals for refurbishment of Main Clubhouse Ballroom Banquet Chairs. The Board approved the refurbishment of the Ballroom chairs with J. Smith Upholstery, who was the lowest bidder, for the amount of $9,351. The chairs were due to be replaced through the reserves and will be paid from the reserve account. By Jeremy Wilson, General Manager

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