Maintenance Man Report  

During December 2012, we completed the roofing, gutters and new skylights at the barn. We are working on installing paddocks at the stables. Necessary tree removal at the clubhouse was completed in January. In February a Kubota tractor was purchased, as instructed for replacement by the Browning Group, in order to allow upkeep of the association’s facilities. A retaining wall in the clubhouse storage room was completed; after much dirt removal. Then the plumbing has been replaced from the water main to the clubhouse. The island and dam area have been cleaned of debris, and dead trees removed in anticipation of upcoming season. Regular grounds keeping and repair of the drip systems continues to be done, along with removal of the Junipers in front of the clubhouse as they are an excessive fire hazard as pointed by Nancy Longmore of Cal Fire.

Pool Survey Results In our January newsletter we had requested by survey-“Should the Board of Directors investigate the possibility of a community solar pool?” The results that have been received so far is 75 yes votes and 64 no votes. We are requesting that if anyone that did not previously submit a vote, and would like to, please complete the survey as soon as possible and submit to the office. Thank you.

Mountain Lion Sightings

We received a call during March, regarding a mountain lion sighting at a home in lower Crystal Falls. Upon investigation a verifiable paw print was also found. So please keep a sharp eye out, and it is recommended that pets and pet food be kept inside, in order not to attract these unwanted visitors. If you see a mountain lion please contact the Tuolumne County Office of the US Department of Agriculture’s Division of Wildlife Services at (209) 533-6681.

Clean-up day for the Upper Lake is scheduled for Saturday April 27th at 9:00am. Bring your rake, shovel and gloves and help out. Snacks will be served. If it rains on April 27th Clean-up day will be rescheduled until May 4, 2013. Please come and join in with your neighbors on improving your community.

Crystal Falls Ranch HOAApril 2013 Newsletter

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Motions Passed November, December 2012 and January 2013. November 15, 2012 Meeting: Penny Mann made a motion to accept the minutes of October 18, 2012 as prepared, seconded by Delphine Tipper all in favor. Penny Mann made a motion to accept the Treasurer’s Report, seconded by Michael Dalby all in favor. Penn Mann made a motion to write off to bad debt $286.62 for lot 110 due to foreclosure, seconded by Delphine Tipper all in favor. Penny Mann made a motion to forfeit the $26.06 in finance charges billed on lot 797 due to billing address problems, seconded by Michael Dalby all in favor. December 20, 2012 Meeting: Penny Mann made a motion to accept the November 15, 2012 minutes as prepared, seconded by Michael Dalby all in favor. Penny Mann made a motion to accept the Treasurer’s Report, seconded by Michael Dalby all in favor. Penny Mann made a motion to write off to bad debt for Lots 038, 128, 170, 451, 581 and 820 due to foreclosure or tax lien sale and pay off Cimarron and close accounts on Lots 038, 128, 139, 581, and 820 as presented, seconded by Michael Dalby all in favor. Penny Mann made a motion to approve forbearance agreement on Lot 039 as presented beginning 1/15/13, seconded by Michael Dalby all in favor. Penny Mann made a motion to approve Retainer Agreement with Adams Kessler and send them $750, seconded by Michael Dalby all in favor. Penny Mann made a motion to approve the 2013 Annual Budget, seconded by Michael Dalby all in favor. January 17, 2013 Meeting: Penny Mann made a motion to accept the minutes of December 20, 2012 as prepared, seconded by Delphine Tipper all in favor. Rebecca Copello made a motion to accept the Treasurer’s Report, seconded by Penny Mann all in favor. Rebecca Copello made a motion to deny owner of lots 221,222,230 request to eliminate dues, seconded by Delphine Tipper all in favor. Rebecca Copello made a motion to designate Kevin Wood, Maintenance Manager to check out PA System and purchase for $275 if deemed appropriate, seconded by Delphine Tipper all in favor. Rebecca Copello made a motion to set up Saturday April 27, 2013 and if it rains that day, then Saturday May 4, 2013 as the alternate day as clean up days for the Association, seconded by Penny Mann all in favor. Penny Mann made a motion to allow Lot 139 the proposed payment plan (forbearance agreement) as presented seconded by Rebecca Copello all in favor. Penny Mann made a motion to investigate request for community service assignment hours with our liability insurance carrier and follow insurance carrier’s advice, seconded by Rebecca Copello all in favor. Rebecca Copello made a motion to approve long term items and forward to the Browning Group for recalculation of the long term funding and pay Browning for the recalculation services.

Credit/ Debit Card Processing is available at our website!

If you would like to pay your account using a credit or debit card please go to our website:crystalfallsranch.com and select the Bill Pay Tab in the upper right corner of the home page to begin bill pay process. A $2.00 convenience fee is charged to offset processing costs in addition to the amount you are paying on your bill. If you are interested in setting up auto pay on your account please call Lois at the office on 533-4877.

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CFA WEBSITE UP & RUNNING We have added more forms and documents to our website for your convenience.

We now have bill pay on our website. If you have concerns please let us know via email.

crystalfallshome@sbcglobal.net Please visit the website crystalfallsranch.com

Hire and support your neighbor. Please complete form below as we are compiling a listing of businesses and services available within the Crystal Falls Association boundaries. Homeowners in good standing can list their service or business which will be sent with a future newsletter and posted on our website.

Directory of Services available from Crystal Falls Homeowners Type of Service: ——Business Services ——Pet Care or Sitting ——Child Care ——Realtor ——Construction ——Security Services ——House Cleaning ——Yard Maintenance ——House Sitting ——Other Services (Please Specify) ——Personal Care/Errands ____________________________________ Homeowners Name:__________________________________________________________________ Business Name: __________________________________________________________________ Telephone Number:__________________________________________________________________ Email Address: __________________________________________________________________ Website: __________________________________________________________________ License Number: ____________________________________or if not licensed____________

       Crystal Falls Ranch HOA Mee ngs The regular mee ngs are held the third Thursday of each month at 12:00 p.m. noon, at the clubhouse. Next mee ngs will be held April 18th , May 16th &   June 20th. 

Please Join Us. 

Mark you calendars the Annual Meeting and BBQ is scheduled for August 3, 2013 at 3:00p. The dinner and band begin at 5:00p. Come and join us, let's party!

  BEHIND ON YOUR DUES? The Association does not wish to send lots to lien. We will make every attempt to work with you and make a reasonable payment plan. Please call or contact the CFA office to set up a payment plan. Sending your lot to lien is costly and should be avoided if at all possible. Thank you. 

Crystal Falls/Sonora Meadows

Women’s Fire Auxiliary

Happy Spring to all.

We are always looking for new members. We have a friendly and active group and meet only 10 times a year, downstairs at the Crystal Falls Clubhouse. The meeting starts at 11:00a.m., and is held the 2nd Thursday of each month (except July and August which are dark months.) Everyone is invited to attend. The meeting is followed by a potluck lunch. I will say we have great cooks.

Again this year, we are sponsoring 2 breakfasts at Applebees. The first will be held on May 4th, from 8:00-10:00a.m. The second will be held on September 7th at the same time. The menu consists of pancakes (all you can eat), bacon, juice and coffee, and is delicious. Applebees does this to help non-profit organizations with their fund-raising endeavors.

On May 3rd and September 6th, tickets will be on sale at Walmart from 11:00 a.m.— 2:30p.m. Also tickets for the September breakfast will be on sale during your Annual Barbeque. The Homeowners in Crystal Falls have been supportive of our Fire Auxiliary and our volunteer firefighters. We appreciate your help with our fund-raising events.

If you would like to meet new people, come join us for a short meeting and a delicious lunch. If you have any questions, call me at 536-9998.

Marge Jones, President

CFSM Women’s Fire Auxiliary

Crystal Falls Association Liens on File As of March Lot Lien Filed Amount Owed 012 9/24/2010 2142.42 039 2/25/2010 1158.73 117 11/6/2003 850.16 139 12/3/2010 1101.14 285 4/25/2011 1395.27 381 2/26/2013 2104.79 870 9/24/2010 1131.85

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