April, 2014 - Crossroads Ranch

Crossroads Ranch II Newsletter
April 2014
Presidents Report – Brian Hague
Annual Presidents report
March 29, 2014
The Board started out the year with Bob Brandt, Don Brandt, Ron Koster, Dick Parks, and
myself. Ron had to leave the Board and the Board elected Sandy Shultz to finish Ron’s term.
We also had Chris Sirochman volunteer to be Secretary for the board, and I know everyone
really appreciates her contribution.
We established the annual budget and we will be able to complete everything we need to do
for this year, without an increase to the annual assessment.
During this year’s rainy season we received more rain then I have seen in the 16 years I have
owned property in Crossroads. We sustained significant damage to the roads in several places
and Gary Burris and the roads committee were able to get this repaired. We also had several
residents out with their tractors helping clear the roads. I would like to thank them for getting
out to help with cleanup.
Bob Brandt and his committee have been working on the CCR changes and have them about
ready to send out for a vote. Please remember that when you vote - that a “No” vote will not
allow any of the changes to pass, so please look at the changes in their entirety. The board and
members have reviewed the county Road Maintenance Improvement Program (RIMP) and
determined this currently will not be a benefit to our community.
I would like to thank all of the Volunteers that have really helped out the community this year.
We would not have been able to complete all the things that we were able to do.
The Board held a short meeting after the Annual meeting for a couple of items. The
appointment of officers; Brian Hague was voted in as President, Don Brandt as Vice President,
and new members Sandy Schulz and Roxanne Batt as directors.
We also received signatures from the new members for our bank accounts and removed one
member from the signature list due to lack of attendance causing possible delays in signing
checks.
The new board decided to leave Board open meetings, as is, at 6:30 pm, and changed the
Executive meetings to begin at 5:30 pm. The location remains at the Williamson Valley Fire
station every third Friday.
Committee Reports
Roads Committee – Don Brandt, Chairperson
The new road committee members are: Terry Flood, Mick Supina, John Schneider and Troy
Wade. We will meet in early March to discuss the 2014 road (paved and gravel) and culvert
repairs. We will also be replacing some of our worn “road name” signs plus replacing/adding
delineators as needed around the ranch.
Some road patching will also be done, but not until later in the summer.
Please thank the committee members for volunteering to help our community.
Don Brandt
Finance Committee – Sandy Stamper, Chairperson
Annual Financial Report
1. 2013 – Cash assets
a. Started - $311,615
b. Added – $211,687
c. Spent – $376,002
d. Ended - $147,300
2. 2013 Performance to Budget
a. Receipts OVER budget by $14,684
i. More assessments and escrow receipts than expected
b. Expenditures OVER budget by $29,770
i. More road expenses than expected
March 2014 - February Financial Statement has the cash assets at $330,193 with no liabilities.
The Profit & Loss Statement has the year-to-date income total is $190,140, which is $10,260
over budget, which is due to a greater percent of the assessments being paid earlier than
expected. The expenditures total $7,247, which is $3,678 under budget, mainly because dirt
road work budgeted in Feb. didn’t happen.
Neighborhood Watch Committee - Ron Jackson, Chairperson
There were no incidents to report this month.
Architectural Control Committee - Brian Hague, Chairperson
Annual 2014 Report
Home approvals
2
Out building
3
Driveway and culverts
2
Construction extension
1
Construction changes
2
Landscape
1
ACC is currently working with 3 property owner on building homes.
Landscape Committee – Joanne Fay, Chairperson
Entrance Landscape Committee
Annual Meeting Report
March 29, 2014
Throughout 2013 the Landscape Committee continued to enhance and maintain the
landscaping at our front entrance. The committee weeded and watered, added some plants,
maintained the irrigation system, and nurtured the new red and yellow yuccas that we hope
add some much needed color to our entrance.
During 2013 we had an approved budget of $725 and our expenses totaled $628. We saved
money this past summer thanks to our monsoon rains. We didn’t need to fill our water tank
from July through September!
A week ago Friday Allen Funderburgh, Mick Supina, and Bill Graf replaced the fittings on the
water tank and pump that had gotten brittle and leaky over time. They also changed the level
of the lines coming out from the pump so the water is no longer being fed uphill from the
pump. It sounds simple, but it meant lots of digging and hard work! A huge thanks goes out to
them!
We are planning a spring clean-up next month and new members are always welcome. If you
would like to get out and get your hands dirty, we always have some weeds that are waiting to
be pulled. Check the bulletin board for the time and date.
The committee members who kept your front landscape looking good throughout 2013 were
Roxanne Batt, Joan Bledsoe, Carol and Allen Funderburgh, Mary Jane Hopf, Vera Leonard, Linda
Russell, Su Supina and Vince Tobia. In addition to our committee members, we have several
volunteers who consistently help us throughout the year. They are Joe Giddens, Bill Graf, and
Mick Supina. I hope I haven’t left anyone out.
Thank you!
Social Committee- Lynn Giddens, Chairperson
Crossroads Ranch POA
Annual Meeting Report
March 31, 2014
First of all the Social Committee would like to thank the property owners that opened
their homes in 2013 for Socials and Road Cleanups:
Connie & Vince Tobia
Maryann & Gary Burris
Janis Best & David Wollos
Connie & John Georgacopoulos
Marilyn & Dave Michelson
Sandy Schulz & Jo Ball
Joanne Fay & Bill Graf
Connie and John Georgacopoulos are having the April Road Cleanup on the 12th, Sandy
Schulz and Jo Ball will be having a Social in September, Connie and Vince Tobia will be hosting
the October Road Cleanup and Lynn and Joe Giddens will be hosting the Christmas Social again
this year.
It’s always the same people that support the Social Committee. Let’s get some different people
to volunteer for the May, June, July, August and November Socials.
We have sent 17 “Welcome Letters” and visited and/or contacted 11 new residents in 2013 and
3 “Welcome Letters” so far in 2014. The Directory will be coming out in April, so watch for it in
your emails.
Thanks to The Palace for reserving a room for the lunch after the Annual Meeting. Now, I
would like to take this opportunity to thank the Social Committee Members, Jo Ball, Maryann
Burris, Mary Jane Hopf, Marianne Hamilton and Connie Tobia, for doing such a great job.
Mary Jane Hopf is resigning from the Social Committee and as of the end of this month, I will be
resigning as the Chairperson.
Respectfully Submitted,
Lynn Giddens
Chair
For your Calendar
Sunday April 6, 2014 2:00pm Belinda Gail in Concert at the Phippen Details in accompanying
attachment
Saturday April 12, 2014 10:30am April Road Clean Up at Connie and John Georgacopoulos
Saturday May 10, 2014 9AM Arizona Driving and Carriage Society’s One Day event at the
Flying B Ranch 5801 W. Dillon Wash Road. Come be a spectator or if you would like to
participate I will show you how to be a volunteer in the action as a Marathon Judge and/or
Cones Setter. Volunteer orientation and practice Tuesday and Thursday May 6 and 8 at 4 PM
for the upcoming Arizona Carriage Driving Trial Saturday May 10 at Bliss Knight’s Flying B Ranch,
5801 W. Dillon Wash Road. Please wear jeans, a hat, and walking shoes. Meet in the front yard
by the fountain, security gate will be open. Happy Hour to follow classes. Thank you for
volunteering. Bliss Knight RSVP to fbr@commspeed.net alternative: 899-4193
Around Crossroads in March 2014
Sunrise March 10, 2014
Front Entrance
First signs of Spring
Wanted: Ranch/Landscape Labor
Intermittent Basis
Digging holes, moving lumber, general labor
Contact Roxanne Batt at roxvet@aol.com or (928) 899-8879
CROSSROADS RANCH II INFORMATION
Board of Directors
President
Vice President
Director
Director
Director
Brian Hague
Don Brandt
Sandy Schulz
Roxanne Batt
Dick Parks
Committee Chairs
Architectural Control
Communications
Entrance Landscape
Finance
Neighborhood Watch
Roads
Social Events
Secretary
POA Administrator/Treasurer
Brian Hague
Linda Russell
Joanne Fay
Sandy Stamper
Ron Jackson
Don Brandt
Lynn Giddens
Chris Sirochman
Sandy Stamper
Correspondence to the Board of Directors
Crossroads Ranch II POA
15407 N. Crossroads Ranch Road
Prescott, AZ 86305
928-899-1524
UPS and FED EX only
8201 W. Rambling Road
Prescott, AZ 86305
Sandystamper@commspeed.net - for official Association matters
Crossroads2newsletter@gmail.com - for Communications Committee
Board of Directors Meeting Notice
The monthly meeting is held on the 3rd Friday of each month at 6:30 pm in the Williamson
Valley Fire Station at 15450 N. Williamson Valley Road. The Agenda is posted on our bulletin
board at least 48 hours prior to the meeting and is sent to all property owners who supplied an
email address.