IMPORTANT DATES

HPOA Board Meetings Sep 17, Oct 15, Dec 3

Closed Session 6:30 pm Open Session 7:30 pm

HARC Meetings

Sep 10, 7pm

Both meetings are held in the Garden Room at the Golf

Course

Hiddenbrooke TIMES Fall Issue September 2014

Community Events coming up!

Published by Hiddenbrooke Property Owners Association, Inc.

SAVE THE DATE

Fall Back!

Daylight Saving Time Ends Sunday, November 2, 2014

at 2am

Social Calendar

9/13/14 Garage Sale

9/28/14 Charity Golf Tournament

10/4/14 House Party

Community Garage Sale

Saturday, September 13

Clean out those garages and spare rooms! It’s time once again for the Hiddenbrooke Community Garage Sale!

The committee is busy putting the maps together and wants

to include your home if you are selling that day. Last year, we handed out more than 1,000

maps to buyers as they entered Hiddenbrooke.

Send an email to: hbgaragesale@gmail.com

and sign up today!

Charity Golf Tournament

Sunday, September 28

The Annual Hiddenbrooke Charity Golf Tournament is just around the corner! Come play our beautiful golf course, enjoy a fun afternoon with your neighbors, and contribute to a worthwhile organization that helps Vallejo foster youth – Alternative Family Services (AFS).

The $130 Tournament fee includes golf, cart, barbeque lunch, dinner, 3 free raffle tickets, contest prizes and a $50 tax-deductible donation to AFS (Tax ID #94-2427088). Add $15 for non-players who would like to join you for dinner. Larger charitable donations are always encouraged and appreciated. Head over to www.hiddenbrookeonline.org for a registration form—the link is on the home page. Contact Randy Foo at rfoo@sbcglobal.net or call him at 707-552-6847

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Solar Your Home! Stephen Lane, HARC Chair

If you’re considering installing a solar system on your home, there are a number of companies that have already done solar in our neighborhoods and will provide everything you need for the process. You will need to submit an application for

HARC approval – and with that, include photos of the panels, pictures of the equipment, placement of any ground equipment, and information on the numbers of panels to be installed. A Google-Earth photo is good for this type of diagramming. The HPOA Board has waived the $50 application fee, and once you’ve submitted the

application, it only takes a few days for HARC to send a letter of approval to the city. Once the city has that letter, they will process your paperwork. If you have questions, please feel free to contact HARC at harc@hiddenbrookehpoa.org or call 855-355-4762 x3.

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President’s Message Joyce Estes, HPOA President

A Little History: It doesn’t seem so long ago that I helped form the Hiddenbrooke Property Owners Association, Inc. (HPOA). Our vote to establish HPOA was realized on November 10, 2005 when we confirmed that 792 owners participated in the election and that we received 650 “YES” votes to approve the First Amended and Restated Master Declaration of Covenants Conditions and Restrictions of Hiddenbrooke Project. This was the result of a massive effort by about 25 owners and the support of Triad Communities, the master developer who financially supported the re-write of our CC&Rs. The most interesting fact about the election is that the CC&Rs were approved by a majority of owners from every Neighborhood and the Heights had zero “No” votes.

I didn’t serve on the first Board of Directors of HPOA, but I did provide much of the business knowledge that first year and then I went on to serve as President from 2006-2010. I have been off the Board the last four years, and I have much to learn about our current procedures, especially the changes made to the fines and collection procedures. I plan to work hard to bring back our “Hiddenbrooke Community Spirit” and to get more owners involved in our community.

Financial Management: Our new financial management company took over on August 1, 2014. While we are all sad to say “good-bye” to Desiree Conley, our manager of seven years, we look forward to growing with Pacific Union Property Management. We will be working closely with Jody Burton, bookkeeper, as well as Carol Rogers, Property Manager. You may reach Jody at 707 544-2005 or via email at jburton@pacunionpm.com. Jody managed the transition and felt that it was one of the smoothest transitions ever because she didn’t have to key punch any records. Because Pacific Union Property Management has worked with Union Bank for some time, all their clients are on the Smart Street platform which will allow the Board and owners greater access to financial records and the ability to make online payments. Because the transition forced us to mail invoices out later in July than normal, you all have until September 30th to pay your dues and avoid interest and statement fees. We have tried to update the information on our web site, but if you see something that needs to be corrected, please let me know.

Budget/Financial Statements may be viewed online at www.hiddenbrookeonline.org, under the “Documents” tab.

Hiddenbrooke Paving: We have made the annual request on behalf of the HB Owners for more paving work in most all of the neighborhoods and particularly on the Hiddenbrooke Parkway. The City Staff with former HPOA President, Chris Brittle, has made a general inspection of our roads. It is the Public Works Department who will ultimately determine what streets will be repaired but they looked closely at the streets that were not crack sealed or paved last year and those neighborhoods that had streets torn up due to extensive water repairs. We will let you know what decisions the City makes by posting late breaking news on HB-News and/or the Message Sign at the Welcome Center. We asked that the funds for

John Idlor

Install, Configure internal and peripheral hardware

Replace Damaged Hardware

Build Custom PCs

Home Networks Installed

Hiddenbrooke References cell 707 342-7793

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a majority of the paving be paid from the Hiddenbrooke Improvement District reserve funds which continue to grow.

National Night Out: BIG THANK YOUs are going out to Marcus Peterson, general manager, and Staff of the Hiddenbrooke Golf Club for the Club’s annual participation and co-sponsorship of this event, and to Pastor Ted and Boundless Grace church for all their hard work. It was the best ever with Face Painting and Unique Photography and of course free food (Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, drinks, etc.). Richard Tirrell and Jen Pollard are the ones who made everything happen, so say “Thanks” when you see them! HPOA was able to underwrite approximately $1,500 of the cost of this event which was attended by almost 200 adults and children! Talk to a Board Member if you are interested in working on next year’s event…planning will start soon.

Board Meetings have been scheduled for: September 17, October 15, and Dec. 3rd. Watch for reminders on Message Board. Items for the Open Agenda are due to me a week before the meeting. A very detailed agenda is posted on the web site by Sunday before the meeting and owners are welcome to attend these meetings and speak during the Community Forum.

Appointments: We have current openings on the following committees: Social, Hiddenbrooke Maintenance District Advisory, Hiddenbrooke Architectural Review, Welcome Center and Safety! Attend a committee meeting and get involved…just call a Board Member we will find a place for your talents...you will be glad you did. ۩

Park Update

A builder has been selected by the city to complete the park

construction. Fred Warren has agreed to chair a new park committee which will work with Shane McAffee, the director of the Greater Vallejo Recreation District (GVRD) on the day-to-day issues related to operation of the park. We are looking for parents with children to serve on the park committee to help oversee use issues, draft park rules including Bocce Ball Court usage and interface with GVRD and/or HMD on maintenance issues. Please contact Fred at 707 334-9789 or email to: frednemi@comcast.net if you are interested in serving on this committee.۩

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Rock-A-Bye Childcare Over 10 years experience providing care for

children ages 3 months—10 years. Safe and clean environment

Activities include: Educational Arts & Crafts Meals & Snacks Play time—indoor/outdoor Field Trips School transportation

Hours of Operation 6:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. After hour care also available on occasion

(full & part time services) Phone: (707) 552-4029 or (707) 567-5460

E-mail: raquino79@live.com License # 483007154

IknowHiddenbrooke‐Iliveheretoo!

Ifyouareconsideringsellingyourhome,Ihavetheknowledgeandmarketingskillsyouneed—and,I’ve

beenaresidentinthecommunitysince2001.

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A Message to Homeowners If you are planning on selling your home, please note that realtor signs are permitted to be posted in your front yard. If your realtor is planning on hosting an open house to show your property, open house signs are only permitted to be placed on the sides of Hiddenbrooke Parkway and should not be placed in front of the Hiddenbrooke entrance, by the waterfall, or in the median of Hiddenbrooke Parkway. Signs that are posted in these unauthorized areas will be laid on the ground and/or removed and stored at the Welcome Center. Please make sure your realtor is aware of the proper placement of open house signs

HPOA Board of Directors

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HARC Committee Members Needed! Do your friends call you a plant geek? Is spending time in your garden the sweetest thing you know? Do you hurry home after

work to tend your garden? When visiting a new city or region do you include a stop to the local Botanical Park or Arboretum?

If you answered yes to anyone of these questions come join our committee! We would love to have you here.

We love gardens and everything in them or about them. We appreciate and understand design and its impact on a garden experience.

We believe our community needs care and attention from people who understand design and horticulture.

Everything we do is in service to the original design. If you believe as we do, send us an email and come join our team. Send an email to the board at: hpoaboard@hiddenbrookehpoa.org...you’ll be glad you did! ۩

More Phone Numbers Cows Out

Azevedo Farms-SW side valley 707 695-0650 Five Dot Farms-Southern side 916 541-3666

Dog Poop Bags-Refills John Estes, johne142@pacbell.net, 647-7052

Fed. Raccoon/Skunk Removal 707 784-1310 Hiddenbrooke Plaza

J &O’s Market & Deli 707 534-1674 Ashmun Real Estate 707 647-2020 Hiddenbrooke Cleaners 707 642-4600 Hiddenbrooke ACE Hardware 707 651-9993 Michael Warring 707 655-4808

Notary Services in Hiddenbrooke Annette Young-Taw 925 260-9568 Nancy Sanders 707 853-3507

Solano County General Info 311 Solano Co. Mosquito Abatement 707 437-1116 Vallejo City Services

Abandoned Vehicles 707 648-4682 Animal Control-Lost/Injured 707 645-7906 Animal Control, Dead on Street 707 552-3110 Answering Machine 707 552-0221 Code Enforcement 707 648-4469 Fire—Non Emergency 707 648-4526 HMD-Donny Burton 707 649-3416 Illegal Dumping 707 648-4469 Police & Fire from Cell Phone In Vallejo 707 648-5293 Police—Non Emergency 707 648-4321 Public Works—Street Lights 707 649-5413 Public Works—Pot Hole Repair 707 648-4556 Vallejo Garbage Service 707 552-3110 Vallejo Garbage, Recycling Ctr 707 552-3174 Vallejo Sanitation and Flood 707 644-8949

(clears drains 24/7) Weed Abatement, Anthony Sackett 707 648-4049

Welcome Center / Security 707 558-9697 Calls forward to Officer’s Cell number if on patrol

Richard Tirrell, Manager 707 333-1219 Kathleen Brittle, Message Board 707 731-0056

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Walking in Hiddenbrooke Kathy Wildermuth We all know how beautiful Hiddenbrooke is. We see the green hills of spring, or the brown hills of California. But, as we drive the posted speed limit on Hiddenbrooke Parkway, we miss some of the small wonders of Hiddenbrooke.

We all know that walking is good for us, but it is also good for the environment. No tailpipe emissions, and it gives us a unique perspective to see all that Hiddenbrooke has to offer.

Stop and talk to other walkers - some are out walking by themselves, others are in groups. It gives you an opportunity to get to know your Hiddenbrooke neighbors. Who knows, maybe you went to the same high school or college. Maybe you can invite them over, or they will invite you over for cookies and milk, or chocolate and wine!

You might pass a mother, father, grandmother or grandfather pushing a stroller. They might be admiring a family of deer grazing on the hillside, or maybe they're watching a coyote admiring the same family of deer for a different reason.

You'll probably see someone walking their leashed dog, and carrying a blue poop bag, so maybe you don't have to look down when you walk!

Maybe you'll see a great white egret checking out one of our two large ponds, looking for dinner. Or perhaps someone who tells you they had a fabulous dinner at our own Michael Warring restaurant. If it's not a full meal you are thinking about, you could visit J & O's deli for a freshly made sandwich, or just pick up a cup of coffee. While there you can pick up the dry cleaning you forgot about last week, or walk down to the Ace Hardware where Dave and Don can show how you really don't need to drive all the way to Home Depot or Lowes!

So put on some comfortable shoes, take along a plastic bag to pick any loose litter you may find, keep your head up, smell the flowers and make sure the cars all see you as they come to a complete stop at a stop sign! ۩

Please be considerate of your neighbors and keep your music at a courteous volume.

Please quiet your barking dogs and don’t allow them to bark continuously all day.

Please pick up the trash around your homes after trash day, so it doesn't blow into your neighbors' yards.

Please keep dogs on leashes and pick up after them.

Thank you for keeping our community beautiful and welcoming! ۩

Hiddenbrooke TIMES This newsletter is available to residents and businesses in Hiddenbrooke. It is also be online at www.HiddenbrookeOnline.org on the Hiddenbrooke Times tab. To sign up to be notified of when the latest issue is posted,

please send an email to HB-TIMES-subscribe@yahoogroups.com. ۩

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Hiddenbrooke Property Owners Association, Inc.

Financial Services provided by: Pacific Union Property Management

3392 Mendocino Avenue Santa Rosa, CA 95403

Phone 707 544-2005 Email: jburton@pacunionpm.com

Associations at Hiddenbrooke Hiddenbrooke Property Owners Assn - Master CC&Rs Fairway Villas HOA Bridgeport, 925-824-2888 Reflections HOA Helsing Group, 925-355-2100 Village HOA Summit Properties, 707-448-8906, x12 Summit HOA Boardwalk Invest., 925-937-4378

Hiddenbrooke Golf Club www.HiddenbrookeGolf.com

Pro Shop/Tee Time 707-558-1140 HB Grille 707-558-0330 x217 Club House (during events only)

707-558-0330 x 218 Annual Swim/Gym/Tennis

707-558-0330 x 208 Maintenance 707-557-8161 Catering 707-558-1153

HB Maintenance District (HMD) (Broken Sprinklers & Landscaping) Donny Burton, 707-649-3416 Emergencies After Hours 707-648-4315 Welcome Center Security 707-558-9697

HB-News is a FREE! Yahoo Groups e-mail list just for Hiddenbrooke residents (currently 685 subscribers). Subscribers may get the email delivered daily to their email box. To join, send an email with the required information, your name, HB address and whether owner or tenant, to: HiddenbrookeNews-subscribe@yahoogroups.com. Or, follow the links at www.HiddenbrookeOnline.org. ۩

CC&R Complaints: Complaints should be submitted using the complaint form on the Hiddenbrooke website under Property Owners and CC&R information. You will need to include on this form a description of the complaint, the address, your contact information. You may also attach and submit pictures of the violation. Complaints about a home in the Village, Villas, Reflections or Summit should FIRST be submitted to their respective HOA. Emails will be forwarded to: CC&R Manager, Liaison Directors and the President. ۩

2014 – 2015 Board of Directors hpoaboard@hiddenbrookehpoa.org

President Joyce Estes 855-355-4762 x4 Vice President—Social Jen Pollard 707 980-7515 Secretary-Communications Nancy Berke Treasurer Ian Forsyth 707 543-1650 Director–CC&R Violations Maria Andrews 855 355-4762 x2 Director-Contracts Allen Wildermuth Director Kevin Smith

Annual Mandatory Assessment $55.00 per year—Billed July 1st

Financial Manager: Pacific Union Property Management (see above left) CC&R Manager: Bret Andrews — complaints@hiddenbrookehpoa.org HARC Committee: harc@hiddenbrookehpoa.org HB-TIMES Editor: Elizabeth Mathern emathern.consulting@gmail.com, 707-644-2530 (message) HMD Advisory Committee: Joyce Estes - estesj@pacbell.net, 707 647-7053 HMD Resident Inspections: Marceline Mahern - 707 552-2930 Landscape Plans/Questions or to Drop Off Plans: harc@hiddenbrookehpoa.org or mail

to 850 Hiddenbrooke Parkway, Vallejo CA 94591

For agendas, minutes, committee information and most all documents please visit www.HiddenbrookeOnline.org.

850 Hiddenbrooke Parkway Vallejo, Ca 94591

855 355-HPOA (4762)

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