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FOUR SEASONS BREEZE | JANUARY 2016 5 movinG uP! It is with bittersweet emotions that we are saying goodbye to two of our management staff members. Renee Watkins has accepted a position in our Santa Clarita office as a Community Manager. She has wanted to move closer to her two daughters and grandchildren. In addition, Fabiana Spinelli has accepted a position in our Palm Desert office as a Community Manager. Sapphire Rhodes has been promoted from Lodge attendant to replace Renee as Facility Coordinator in the management office. I am excited for each of them to begin their new journey and wish them continued success! GAtE AccEss trAnsPonDErs We have received some questions regarding the gate access transponders. I hope the following will provide some clarification: There are three transponder styles – invisible windshield, invisible headlamp, black rectangular box. What is the difference? The black transponders were only device with the original gate reader system. These transponders are no longer available. The black transponders have been replaced with the invisible windshield and headlamp transponders. What is the difference between the invisible headlamp and windshield transponders? We have found that certain high-end vehicles have a higher lead content in their windshields and are unable to receive a signal from the entry reader. The headlamp stickers are made to endure exterior weather conditions and work better for vehicles that do not have enclosed windshields: for example motorcycles and golf carts. The window stickers work well for standard vehicles. Do I have to turn in my original black transponder? As long as the black transponder continues to work you do not need to turn it in. If it fails to work, you will need to turn it in and purchase an invisible transponder. What is the cost? The cost for the windshield transponder is $12 and the headlamp transponder is $16. If you have any questions regarding the transponders, please contact the management office. Manager's Update By Jeri Mupo, General Manager homEoWnEr suGGEstions For thE loDGE 1. We need to make sure when our grandkids come and want to see a movie that the theater is available. – The theater is not available for private showings. Residents may reserve the theater for private events, if it does not conflict with the current movie schedule. 2. Name for RCN "Echo Canyon." – No action taken. 3. Get new Euclid help. – Monday evening at 6:07 pm no one to start the movie; no one checked to see if we were in the theater; no one at the desk. – The Board is reviewing the current staffing level. 4. Community garden (vegetable and fruit) to share – everyone can work the garden. Also dog park. – The Board has decided to take no action. 5. Put a bench outside the Summit entrance. – A bench will be purchased for the entrance at the Summit. 6. Please add an indoor Jacuzzi to the new Recreation 3. An indoor Jacuzzi makes it easier for people to use both pool and Jacuzzi during the cold seasons. An example of this is at the Tenaya Lodge in Yosemite. Look up this at their website. – Recreation Center 3 has been designed without an indoor spa pool. 7. For K Hov. Recreation Center 3 – The lounge area, windows facing northwest direction should have unobstructed view – if possible all glass to view the snow capped mountains. TV should be on the southeast wall. – The recommendation has been submitted to K. Hovnanian. 8. The privacy glass in the women's showers at the Summit is not very private. When the shower light is on, everything is visible inside the shower. Can the shower doors be replaced with true privacy doors? – Privacy screening will be provided to the shower doors. 9. Change the name of the New Year's Eve dance. In light of the world events, Arabian anything is very insensitive, and even offensive. – No action taken. 10. Please don't trim the trees so much on Four Seasons Blvd. They looked so scalped this week. Not as pretty cut back so much. P.S. The Lodge foyer is decorated beautifully. – The trees are trimmed in accordance with the certified arborists' recommendations. 11. Please connect all three computers to the printer and activate MSOffice to all the computers. – Completed. 12. We need to (1) get a different company to repair the "decorative" brick paving on the roundabout (especially near the Summit) because within 2 or months, holes are back; (2) maybe the area is so trafficked that it is not feasible to put decorative pavement and a tougher application is needed. – The Mesa Verde circle will be repaired by K. Hovnanian. 13. Please, please, please can we have a dog park? – The Board has decided to not pursue the installation of a dog park. 14. At 7:32 am no one at front desk. Had to call to find Krystal. She said she was opening other building. – The Board is reviewing the current staffing level. 15. Please re-stripe the shuffleboard courts. Can lights be installed for night play? – The suggestions has been placed on the list for consideration during the exterior renovations. homEoWnEr suGGEstions For thE summit 1. Please put a weight scale in the Summit fitness room. – A scale will be purchased and installed. 2. We need hot water from the restroom sinks. It is always cold. – The suggestion will be submitted to the Safety and Facilities Committee. 3. Have control over the speed of the fan in the workout room at the Summit. – Researching. 4. Schedule routine pool maintenance when there are no classes. M-W-F from 10:30 to 11:30 is water aerobics. Today (11/6) there were 3-4 men in the pool area the whole time. – Reviewing who was performing maintenance. The association's pool maintenance company does not perform any maintenance during scheduled class time. 5. Lounge chairs. – The Safety and Facilities Committee is providing recommendations. 6. Please consider keeping pool open until 9 pm or later. – The current budget does not support additional hours at this time. 7. Please, please we need a pace clock with a sweep hand for workouts. – Options will be researched and a clock will be provided. DollArs & sEnsE At the Dec. 15, Board of Directors meeting, the Board approved the following expenses: • Install trail table and bench platforms: $2,800 • Replace Crooked Creek monument lighting: $2,387 • Replace Potrero Gate phone entry system: $6,780 • Install ADA door from Lodge to RCN: $3,314 • Install thermostat management system in facilities: $13,695 • Lodge/Spa Building interior renovation architect services: $4,400

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