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FOUR SEASONS BREEZE | JULY 2016 11 The following are questions from homeowners who attended the Meet with Jean sessions with responses from the resident Board members. Q. Who is responsible for the parkways, i.e., mulch, grass, maintenance, in the areas from Plymouth Rock to the Breckenridge gate? The parkways need to be maintained more frequently. A. The area has not been turned over to the HOA at this time. KHOV will continue with the maintenance of these areas. Q. How can a resident reserve the Summit for a party? A. Facility usage is approved free of charge for Four Seasons sponsored events of clubs, committees and other HOA organizations. The reservation of facility rooms in the Lodge, RCN and Summit is limited to Four Seasons at Beaumont residents for personal use only (birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, etc). See the Community Guidelines, Part 1, Facility Use, Pages 16-17 and Form number 2019 in Part 5. If the function is not an HOA sponsored event it falls under room rental and a fee is charged. The schedule of fees is available at the Lodge front desk. E-mail questions to: theboard@fourseasonsatbeaumont.com COMMUNICATION ZONE The following are questions from homeowners who attend the Meet with Jean sessions with responses from the resident Board members. By Len Tavernetti Thousands of years ago shepherds (Board members) learned the best way to protect their assets (sheep) was to engage watchdogs (homeowners) to keep vigilance over their flocks. Today, this lesson is still most relevant, especially with government entities that are responsible for the assets of the voters. While we often think of reporters as watchdogs, the fact that they service both the watched and the watchers conflicts their contributions. The most valuable and dedicated watchdogs are the voters themselves who have the maximum interest in safeguarding their own assets. To be most effective these voter watchdogs need access to the information that leads to decisions by their elected council or board members. It impossible, if not impractical, to attend every committee meeting, very few of us have the time, the dedication and the patience for such a crusade. This leaves participation in council or board meetings, either in person or via the Internet, as the likely source of information. However, passive participation requires their elected officials assist the watchdogs by constantly questioning the facts and issues that precede recommendations up for discussion. To this end at Four Seasons our Board members will question committee chair persons about proposals, even if we already know the details. This allows the watchdogs to follow the logic trail of the decision process. Neither our Board nor our committees have a monopoly on great ideas. We have many residents who acquired business and professional experience over a lifetime that may spot or suspect unexpected results, more efficient solutions or technology advancements that could change our course of action. But, the watchdogs need to see and hear what is happening and the shepherds need to help them do this. We recognize that this may lengthen the meeting time. We do have a pool of homeowners who are willing to make this time sacrifice and we will continue to meet their needs. Observations from the Board President Committees Seek Members By Claudeen Diaz, Board Vice-President The committees of Four Seasons are the backbone of our community. The seven members on each committee ensure that our governing documents are adhered to. The members make suggestions, review plans, and ensure the integrity of our financial security. It is our community responsibility to ensure that each committee includes members from all parts of Four Seasons. Each of us in this community comes with experience and expertise in a variety of areas. Some committees may require specific experience, such as the Finance Committee, yet each of us can offer our own experiences and expertise. The following committees need volunteers: Architectural, Bistro, Landscape and Emergency Preparedness. Do not be afraid to say yes. This is our community and we want it to remain aesthetically pleasing, safe and full of many activities. By Jean Sandoval, Board Secretary

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