Cottonwood Palo Verde at Sun Lakes – February 2015

Message from the President

Kathy Skrei, Cottonwood Palo Verde Board President

There have been many updates to our amenities over the past year. I am happy to report the Cottonwood Palo Verde Library renovation is complete and once again accessible to our homeowners. Thank you for your patience during this time. You will be extremely pleased with our library and I want to extend my appreciation to Jim Miller, John Mitchell, the Facilities and Grounds Committee as well as the Communications Committee for all their work with the renovation.

A New Friends Cocktail Party was held January 24 on the Palo Verde patio for those first-time homeowners who purchased their homes between January 1, 2014 and December 31, 2014. This event is hosted yearly by The New Friends/Ambassadors, which is a subcommittee of the Communications Committee. The party was well received by our new homeowners and gave them the opportunity to get acquainted. This event was followed by a “Meet Your Neighbors” family style dinner in the Palo Verde dining room. It was a huge success as Chef Marshall served his fried chicken which is always a community favorite.

At the end of March 2015, there will be two open positions on the Board of Directors. Terms will be ending for Don Hicks and Kathy Skrei. Don Hicks has the option of running for a second term, while Kathy Skrei’s term is complete. Cutoff for candidate applications is Wednesday, February 4 at 4:00 p.m. in Homeowner Services. The campaign period begins Friday, February 6. Ballot counting day is Thursday, March 19 at 8:30 a.m. at the Palo Verde Clubhouse. Results of the election will be reported by the Election Committee and publicized in The Flyer as well as on our website. The new Board members will take office at the annual Board meeting on Wednesday, March 25 at 4:00 p.m. in the San Tan Ballroom.

On behalf of the Board of Directors, I want to thank our General Manager, Steve Nolan, all of our employees, as well as all of our committee members who volunteer their time to make this one of the best financially sound HOA’s in the Valley.

Thank you also for allowing your Board of Directors to serve this wonderful community in which we live. v

Board meeting minutes

Directors present: Kathy Skrei, Richard Hawkes, Don Hicks, Bud Jenssen, Jerry Lofquist, Dick Norris and Nancy Pannebecker

Also present: General Manager Steve Nolan

Board President Kathy Skrei called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. It was stated the meeting is being recorded for accuracy of the minutes.

Bud Jenssen introduced and gave a short biography of the military and civilian life of Air Force veteran Marty Neilson.

Mr. Neilson then led the Pledge of Allegiance. He was thanked for his service to our Country and for volunteering to serve on the Food and Beverage Committee.

Bud Jenssen made a motion, seconded by Richard Hawkes, to approve the November 25, 2014 Board Meeting Minutes. The motion carried unanimously.

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE:

Kathy Skrei thanked Marty Neilson for his service to our country. She then thanked the Board, managers, employees and committees for their accomplishments in 2014; congratulated Facilities Maintenance employees Chris Clinton and Jaime Chavez-Bazan who were named Co-Employees of the Year for 2014.

She wished everyone a healthy and happy new year.

TREASURER’S REPORT:

Nancy Pannebecker presented the November 30, 2014 Financial Summary. A detailed report will be available for viewing in Homeowner Services.

Don Hicks made a motion, seconded by Bud Jenssen, to approve the November 30, 2014 pre-audited financial report. The motion carried unanimously.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Architectural Compliance Committee: The report was given of its meetings held twice in December. They had 81 approved applications.

The committee will not have a meeting on January 1 due to New Year’s Day. Their next meeting is January 15, in the Phoenix Room.

This committee recommends that the Board approve revisions to Architectural Compliance Guidelines No. 4 Item A – Satellite Dishes, No. 21 Item A -Paint Color and No. 21 Item C Trim No. 4 Pop-Outs. It also recommend the appointment of Irene Arrigo to the ACC Committee. The committee has no recommendations for management.

Audit and Finance Committee: The report was given of its meeting held December 10. Primary focus was on the committee objectives for the next year, Food and Beverage inventories. The next meeting is January 14 at 2:00 p.m. in the Saguaro Room. The committee has no recommendations for the Board or for management.