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July-August 2017

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From the President ................ 3Hospitality Committee ......... 8Safety Committee ............... 10Treasurer’s Report .............. 13Tapatio Village News .......... 14Design Review .................... 16Courthome Report .............. 16From the Property Mgr ....... 18Pool Committee .................. 19 Parking Committee .............21

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The PTCA Board meetings are held at the Tapatio Village Clubhouse on the fourth Thursday of the month at 6 pm., except for August and November.

Next Open ForumAn Open Homeowners’ Forum is held at the beginning of each Board meeting.

For the following months:• July 27• August – No meeting scheduled• September 28

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RECYCLING BAGSThe clear plastic recycling bags provided free of charge

to Pointe residents are to be used ONLY for recyclable items.

If you need bags, please call Helen Tinsley, Recycling Committee Chair, at (602) 992-9132, or via e-mail [email protected] and a roll of 100 bags will be delivered to you.

Pursuing an aggressive agenda to move long-delayed Pointe projects forward, the PTCA Board approved four major infrastructure projects at the June Board meeting with the goal of improving the community.Board member Josh Pressley presented a report to the Board addressing lack of curbside street lighting particularly near 7th Place and North Lane, making the streets appear abandoned. He further noted that much of the incidences of theft, burglary and vandalism in the Courthome area occur on streets without the curbside lighting. Additionally, driving these streets at night was

THE STORAGE FACILITY at the Tapatio Village Clubhouse, which was deemed by the Maricopa County Fire Marshal as a violation of county building codes, resulted in a protracted discussion of replacement options. PTCA Board President Jan Duistermars worked on options to replace the facility. The site selected and approved by the Board is adjacent to the Clubhouse area, left. Construction began the latter part of June, for the approximately 35 square foot storage unit, which will provide compact and specialized storage shelves.

THE NEW POINTE DOG PARK provides a much larger area than the previous site, as well as a much more serene setting with grass, ample trees for shade, and several chairs and benches for seating. A pet waste station is on site, but owners will need to bring their own water for their pets. It is located on 7th Place, south of Peoria Avenue. Access is through the joint driveways between Courthome buildings 10424 and 10428 7th Place. The gate is at the rear of the property and does not require a key for access. The Board hopes the seclusion of the site will hopefully discourage vandalism and visitors from outside the community, problems which plagued the former Peoria Avenue location.

IT’S “SHOWTIME” AT THE POINTE

At the May meeting of the PTCA Board a new contract with Cox Cable was approved, which will not only reduce the per household cost, but will also provide an additional service, the

“Showtime” network. Showtime, normally a premium channel, will give the PTCA an addi-tional, one-time “incentive” rebate of more than $5,700. The three-year agreement includes one HD receiver, one mini-box and access to the “On Demand” features.The incremental activation to Pointe households of Showtime by Cox should be completed by July 1. Showtime is available on channel 1240 in HD.The PTCA will be paying Cox Cable a bulk rate of $31 per door/unit versus the retail cost of $107. The three-year contract includes the provision of a five percent increase for each year. This is the standard contractual agreement by the Pointe with Cox Cable for years.As a bulk rate consumer, Pointe residents have expressed frustration in dealing with complaints to Cox. The firm has re-established a bulk resi-dent support team. Residents should call 1-855-512-8876 for all of their support needs. Mention that you are a Pointe Tapatio resident in the bulk rate program.

PTCA ADVANCES OVERDUE INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS

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Our Pointe –– a Newsletter for Pointe Tapatio Homeowners and Residents

Board of DirectorsCommittees and

Property Management

When communicating via email, be sure to use subject title

“PTCA Issues”President

JAN DUISTERMARS (‘18) (602) 943-9091

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Vice President / Design ReviewWENDY D’ULISSE (‘19)

(602) [email protected]

SecretaryDOROTHY WILSON (‘18)


TreasurerRUTH URBAN (‘19)


– OTHER BOARD MEMBERS –

Pool CommitteeJIMMY MAROSE (‘20)


CHUCK MUNOZ (‘20)(602) 997-7878

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JOSH PRESSLEY (‘20)(641) 455-1919

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Long-Range PlanningTapatio Village Assn. President RAY VAN HOOK (‘19)

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Courthome CommitteeRON ZIZIC (‘19)

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extremely hazardous. The initial project, which was instituted in 2005, was never fully completed by previous Boards, due to the expense in locat-ing appropriate power sources. Over the years it remained dormant until Pressley again raised the issue. He encouraged the use of power-conserving LED lighting for the project. Funding, he noted, was available through the Courthome Capital Reserves. The Board unanimously endorsed a motion pro-viding funding of not more than $70 thousand to complete this project. For more detailed information on the Courthome curbside lighting, see his article on page 22 of this newsletter.Kerry Brough, chair of the Water and Landscape Committee, presented the much-anticipated results of bidding for the water conservation project at the 11th Street pool area. Initially the proposal from the winning bidder, Pro Qual Landscaping, exceeded the budget for the project by approximately $30 thousand. Through modi-fications to some of the non-essential turf irriga-tion upgrades, including hard piping upgrades and new control valves for the turf irrigation, the firm then re-submitted their proposal for $55,574. This latter figure was within the committee’s budget expectations. Brough further explained that, upon completion of the project, he fore-sees a $15 thousand a year in water cost savings with a potential four-year payback on the investment. The Board unanimously voted to award the contract, not to exceed $55,574, to Pro Qual Landscaping. Prior to commencement of the turf conversion project, the linger-ing issue of removal of long aban-doned propane tanks needed to be addressed at both the 11th Street and 7th Place pool sites. Originally, these tanks provided heating for both pools but, as the cost of pro-pane rose significantly, it proved to be uneconomical. Property Manager Michael Martin noted that the underground tanks will have to be pumped out prior to remov-al. The cost for removal of the two tanks is $7 thousand. The Board approved the expenditure.Board member Ray Van Hook, chair of the Long-Range Planning Committee, presented his commit-tee’s work on overdue projects out-

lined in the 2012 Reserve Study report for main-tenance of the community’s streets. The project will address 4.7 miles of Pointe streets including all Courthome driveways. The projects have been prioritized based on the severity of the conditions needing repair and are in the following areas: 1. Eleventh Place, north to Desert Cove, includ-

ing Tapatio Drive; 2. A circle south of Peoria on 11th St. to 11th

Place, including East North Lane; 3. Lois Lane and 10th Street east of Clinton; 4. 9th Place south of Peoria. All areas will have ¼ inch cracks filled and then an overlay of one and one-half inch of asphalt milled down and replaced with new asphalt. All Courthome driveways will be repaired and patched. Two driveways with more severe issues will also receive an overlay of new asphalt.Work on this project is expected to begin within three weeks, and be completed six weeks after the start date. The contract for this extensive work was awarded to Asphalt Restoration for $269,390.PTCA President Jan Duistermars noted that the Board is committed to moving long postponed projects to fruition. “The Recession is over, rea-sons for delays are over. We have more than ade-quate funding to proceed with these projects that have been on ‘hold’ for far too long.”

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From the President...Welcome to the warmest part of our year. Many of our residents are else-where for these hot months. Here’s hoping their travels are safe and their summer pleasant. For the rest of us, I want to share some exciting

plans for Pointe Tapatio that will be occur-ring during these summer months.At last, our washes will be freed of overgrown palm trees during the next few months. Previously, it was decided to

take down the palms in the washes because of the annu-al trimming needed and the other maintenance issues and expenses. Many of these palm trees have grown too close to perimeter walls, creating problems with the fence foot-ing and breaking those fences in places. In some cases, the sections of palms will be used to channel the flow in the washes away from walls and houses. This process should start soon. We are also planning to have Garden West, our current landscape contractor, trim close to the outside fences of properties that border the mountain Preserve.

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YES, I NEED A TRIM NOW…With the influx of the summer des-ert heat, palm tree pods are now open, and trimming is a priority.We’re all responsible for having our palm trees trimmed, except in the Courthome and Tapatio Village Common Areas. Courthome resi-dents with palms within their prop-erty are responsible for their trim-

ming. This should be done now before the monsoon season, as

there is a danger during the high winds and rain that the trees could break or be uprooted, causing damage to trees and/or property. Additionally, the seeds create a mess on lawns in the form of a weed called “nut grass,” which is very difficult and expensive to eliminate once it has taken hold.Scalping or skinning the tree bark is encouraged as residual bark provides a home for vermin and Scorpions.Queen palms should also be checked periodically to identify potential fungus and other diseases. They are elegant trees that need special care to keep them healthy.

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We want our washes to retain as natural an appearance as possible. Also, the work on the walls facing the washes, including stucco and paint, has begun. This is a big job and it might take a few months. As a reminder - Please do not dump debris in our washes. A comprehensive study has been completed to assess the repair needs of the Courthomes. Many trees will be trimmed to remove branches away from roofs, carports, and other structures. The roofs have been assessed and will be repaired according to the severity of need, i.e. the worst ones first. There are also plans to provide needed repairs on each building in a designated comprehensive manner. Many of the plywood sections on each build-ing are in need of replacement at a cost of approximately $2700 for each building. Generally, these are on the sec-ond floor of the buildings and must be replaced periodi-cally. For an additional $300 the plywood can be covered with stucco. Extra insulation is provided by this treatment and the wood never has to be replaced. It may sound like a lot of money, but the return on investment is smart in the long term. At the June Board meeting funding for this proj-ect was approved.

We will also be working on improving the lighting and roads in the Courthome area. One major Board action that occurred, effective June 1, is that Garden West Landscaping has returned as our interim landscape company for one year or more. This contract has a 30-day review clause. This means that as the deci-sion is made for a long-term contract, Garden West can be given a 30-day notice to stop service. The contract was written so that PTCA is able to extend it past this year, if needed, to comply with the open bidding process for land-scaping services. Board member, Ron Zizic, has resigned as Chair of the Pool Committee. He will remain as the board representa-tive for the Courthome Committee. We thank him for his service and continued commitment to the PTCA. I have appointed board member Jimmy Marose, a prior long-time Chair of the Pool Committee, to fill the vacancy created by Ron’s resignation.We are also moving to GoDaddy for our website manage-ment. We have experienced some outages and slowness with the previous vendor. GoDaddy has an excellent pro-

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gram moving forward.Only one bid was received for the 11th Street turf con-version project. That initial bid was over budget. The Water Conservation Committee met with the bidder and adjustments were made to make the project feasible within our budget. An additional issue has appeared with the proposed remodel to the 11th Street pool. There are two propane tanks, one at each site, buried in the grass around the 7th Place and 11 Street pools. These have not been used for years since we converted to natural gas to heat the pools. We will be removing the one at the 11th Street pool prior to starting any major landscaping renovations. The 7th Place pool will be addressed later. The board has approved the construction of a new stor-age area at the PTCA clubhouse. This was the result of the Maricopa County Fire Marshal shutting down the previously used storage room. The new storage room will offer additional square footage and will effectively accommodate more usable storage space. Enjoy the rest of our Phoenix summer.

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LONG OVERDUE EXTRACTION of the propane tank at the 11th Street pool was completed at the end of June. Workers locat-ed the abandoned tank and prepared for excavation (top). The surprise result was that instead of a 500 gallon tank as expect-ed, they found and removed a 1,000 gallon tank. The project was required prior to the water conservation improvements at the site. Photo by Jan Duistermars


It’s not all about aluminum helmets and Superheroes in the genre of science-fiction writing as 16-year Ponte resident Liz Hufford can attest. She captured the sec-

ond-place award in the international competition spon-sored by the Sci-Fest, Los Angeles in May. Writers from through-out Europe and Canada participated in the com-petition.The honor, “The Roswell Award,” aptly named after the leg-endary UFO sighting in 1947 in Roswell, New Mexico, was pre-sented at the venerable Pasadena Playhouse in California. Amid a crowd of authors, actors and producers of film and television series, all were looking to potentially option materials for future produc-tions.

At the ceremony, actress Madison McLaughlin, a star of the critically acclaimed series “Arrow”, read Liz’s short story entry.Hufford admits to being attracted to science fiction after

taking a college class where she was intrigued by the speculation of the future…where are we going, what is our future?Growing up with Rod Serling and the “Twilight

Zone,” fueled her imag-ination. But as her writ-ing progressed, she

adopted themes where male/female roles were intertwined to encompass current societal interests.Her works have been published in more than 30 magazines

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AT THE AWARDS CEREMONY…Liz Hufford, third from left, joins par-ticipants in the International Sci-Fi Fest awards event in Pasadena, CA.

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AWARD WINNER Liz Hufford at home in the Pointe working on her next Sci-Fi project.

and books. The “what if” factor plays an important role in her writing, such as the what if different planets or envi-ronments had norms that clashed with our own? Her work challenges the question of what norms are acceptable and those that are not within given societies. Her work address-es these complicated societal questions within the Sci-Fi genre.A first-time entrant in the International Sci-Fest contest, she has won awards from the Arizona Literary Society, the Arizona State Poetry Society among others. Hufford has not confined her writings to just science fic-tion. She has produced poetry and participated in numer-ous anthologies. In particular, she is proud of an inspira-tional entry in the book, “Time to Blossom,” based on her family’s coping with the challenges and the joys of hav-ing a child with Downs Syndrome. It is available online at LittleCabPress.com.Retiring after 20 years of teaching English and Creative Writing at Glendale Community College, she proudly boasts that three of her students have extremely successful

careers in the genre of romance novels. We will look forward to seeing your work at the movies or on television, Liz. Congratulations to you.

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HOSPITALITY COMMITTEEBY RICK PRITCHETT, CHAIR

Hello everyone, some nice weather huh? Does everyone have plans to escape to a cooler destination this

summer? Hope so and if not, I hope that you are staying hydrated and cool as best you can!

We had a great Hospitality Committee season for 2016-2017 and are looking forward to the 2017-2018 season with great expecta-tions. Our first event will be the Fall Wine and Cheese and Pointe Tapatio resident art show on October 29th from 3-5 pm. We invite all Pointe Tapatio residents who have an artistic talent to notify Sue Dolan, Hospitality Committee member at [email protected] or (602) 678-5514, if you would like to show and sell your art wares at this event. I always buy something from the art-ists, from bright beautiful paintings to special pottery. It is real-ly a fun event and the chance to buy some unique and beautiful handmade art that is really nice and useful. The next event is our catered annual holiday dinner held on December 3rd, from noon to 3 pm. The catering company, Classic Catering, does a wonderful job serving roast turkey, ham, potatoes, stuffing, vegetables, dessert, coffee, ambrosia tea,

wine, beer, sodas and water over 200 Pointe guests. Beautiful live music will entertain you. Our next event is our Annual Chili Cook Off, February 11, when residents can show off their chili, cornbread and dessert cooking skills and win prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. We will have live mariachi music for your entertainment. The last event for the season is our Spring Wine and Cheese party held April 8th from 3-5 pm. We serve a great selection of cheeses, crackers, grapes, wine, beer, sodas and water. As Hospitality Chair I would like to thank the other commit-tee members, Bob Fernie, Conrad Egge, Sue Dolan, Denise O’Connor and Neil Barrett and all the other volunteers who make all of our events possible and successful for the residents of Pointe Tapatio. If you would like to volunteer to help at one of our events or have any questions or suggestions please contact me at (612) 281-7456 or [email protected] All of our events are held at the Tapatio Village Clubhouse and pool area.Best wishes for the rest of your summer and I look forward to seeing you at the Fall Halloween-themed Wine and Cheese at the end of October.

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As we all know and can see, the speeding on Peoria is well over the posted 25 miles per hour. When I notified the city about the excessive speeding over 10 years ago, the

speed test had shown there was a problem. There was a traffic-calming island placed at North Lane and Peoria Avenue, which helped. There was supposed to be a second one placed, but the city ran out of bond funds to put a second island in place. As I left the board at that time and other items became a higher pri-ority, the second calming island faded away. After almost get-ting hit coming out of 10th Place and Peoria Avenue, I called Kerry Wilcoxon and he informed me that the City of Phoenix was now placing cushions as traffic calming devices. At that time, I informed then board member Steve Hoffman who, once again, brought this to the attention of the board. Following the departure of Mr. Hoffman, Pointe resident Rick Pritchett took over and has done an excellent job. He petitioned the city to do a speed study and sure enough the average speed on Peoria Avenue was over 25 MPH. He worked hard to get this study

done and it paid off. With the study showing the speeding on Peoria Avenue, the city has agreed to cost share with the com-munity for installation of the cushions. The total cost share por-tion for our community is $500 for each cushion with a total cost of $1,500. This is only a fraction of the cost; the city will pick up the major costs involved. The cushion locations will be between 7th Street and North Lane, 10th Street and Clinton, and 12th Street and Clinton. The city will do a final assessment to make sure there will be no problems with such items as line of sight and drainage for example. If you are wondering what a cushion looks like, there are a num-ber of them on 24th St. between Cactus and Shea Avenues. Rick Pritchett will take the lead and Chair this project since he has completed so much of the leg-work. I will be working with Rick to get this project completed. Should you have questions please contact Rick at [email protected] or myself at [email protected].

Speed Cushion Project on Peoria Is Moving ForwardBY JIMMY MAROSE, BOARD MEMBER

A COLLISION COURSE for speeding drivers along Peoria Street often results in not infrequent vehicle accidents. This recent one was just east of 9th Avenue. Photo by Ron Zizic

REVISED PROPERTY MANAGERS ON-SITE HOURS

Due to the annual decline in the Pointe populace dur-ing the summer months, and general disinterest by residents, the property manager’s on-site clubhouse presence at specific hours will be changed. The new schedule for the summer will be:

Mondays, 8 to 9 pm., Wednesdays, 3 to 4 pm, and

Fridays from 12 noon to 1 pm.In its approval of the revised schedule, the Board noted that the property manager, Michael Martin, is on-site 80 percent of the workday. The most efficient way of contacting him is through his cell phone num-ber of (480) 434-2566 to resolve resident concerns.

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Here is the speed test results From: Rick Pritchett [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, May 25, 2017 4:04 PMTo: [email protected]: Fw: Peoria Ave. speed test Jimmy,I reached out to Scott Logan and did get a response just a few minutes ago as you can see. The speedsdid exceed the 25mph speed limit in two of the locations that were tested back in March.If you would like to bring this up to the board tonight, the test results are valid for one year.This is a step in the correct direction at least!Rick Pritchett

On Thursday, May 25, 2017 5:03 PM, SCOTT LOGAN <[email protected]> wrote:

Rick, I do apologize for the late response concerning the traffic count and speed information along PeoriaAvenue between 7th Street and 12th Street. Shown below are the traffic counts and speeds collected inin March, 2017 along this corridor. The traffic speeds noted on this diagram are the average speeds ofmotorists at these locations. Please do not hesitate to contact me at ph.602-495-7065 to discuss thisinformation in more detail. Thank you. Scott

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POINTE SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT… BY LINDA VAN HOOK, CHAIR

It’s the FAQuestions and Answer Game… No prizes will be awarded but, it will be a Fun Quiz to test your Safety Awareness….

Q. How do I contact the Pointe Safety Committee Chair?A. You can e-mail me at [email protected] or call (602) 717-6212. Q. When I am on our community website (poin-tetapatio.com) where is the information for the Safety Committee?A. Use the Community Resources tab. Choose the Pointe Tapatio Safety tab and all pertinent information is there for your perusal. Q. Is SAFE really an acronym?A. Typically, it is not, but I prefer to think of it as such because standing alone it delivers a great message; and an even more important, pertinent message as an acronym SAFETY AWARENESS FOLLOWS EDUCATION.Q. My front door requires a key to unlock, where do

you recommend I put the key for easy access?A. The key should NEVER be accessible from the front door via a window which could be broken and allow access to your home. Keep this thought in mind when you are putting up a hook for your key.Q. I see someone across the street at my neighbor’s home, the person does not look familiar and is walk-ing around their yard and has been there awhile, what course of action should I follow?A. The best response to this question is to call Crime Stop 602) 262-6151 and provide as much information as you can, i.e., is there a vehicle? How tall is he/she? Hair col-or? What type/color clothes are they wearing? Most impor-tant, do not approach the individual—just call Crime Stop.If you have had the unfortunate experience of vandalism to your property, theft from your home/property or any situation that would have required you to make a police report, please send the information to [email protected] or contact me at (602)717-6212. Your infor-mation will be posted to the Pointe website so your neigh-

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bors are aware and will report anything/anyone suspicious. REMEMBER BE AWARE AND BE SAFE! The head of our Security detail, Officer Butch Titus, offers the following suggestions for the summer months:Many of us are leaving town for destinations that are cool-er. Please remember to let your Pointe security team know if you’d like us to keep an extra eye on your place. It is a

service that we are happy to provide and it costs nothing extra to request. I can be reached via email at [email protected]. Also, let a trusted neighbor know of your absence. An extra set of eyes can do wonders for keep-ing your home safe. Remind that neighbor to remove any newspapers left, along with advertisements and door hang-ers. Leaving a light on inside as well as a front porch light adds extra security too.

Along with increasing temperatures are increased use of the pools. Most using the pools are residents, but please call if you see obvious signs of the facili-ties being used in a manner not accept-able to the community. We get emails from time to time letting us know after the fact of a loud party, after hours use, or even people scaling fences to use the pools. If you happen to see something such as described, call the police (602) 262-6151. THREE WAYS TO FILE A POLICE REPORT1. Call 9112. Call Crime Stop: (602) 262-6151.3. Report online: phoenix.gov/police (Click “Online Reporting” on left side of screen)4. In an emergency, always call 911CONTACT INFORMATIONPhoenix Police: Officer Butch Titus is the off-duty Phoenix Police Department coordinator for our community.Email: [email protected] (Officer Titus checks email twice a week for rou-tine matters.)

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THE AGING INFRASTRUCTURE at the Pointe was displayed the latter part of June with a massive water line break on Tapatio Drive at 11th Place. Property Manager Michael Martin, PTCA Board President Jan Duistermars, and the City of Phoenix Water Department arrived shortly after it was reported. By mid-afternoon of the next day, the pipe was repaired. As these issues seem to occur with more frequency, homeowners should be aware that property water leaks on the homeowners’ side of the water meter is their responsibility. Water loss from those leaks are charged to the PTCA and are paid for by all residents. If the break is on the street side of the property, it is the city’s responsibility to repair the prob-lem and pay for water being discharged into the street. If such a leak is detect-ed, contact the City of Phoenix Water Department Emergency line at (602) 261-8000. They are available 24 hours a day. The Property Manager is available via email at [email protected] and by phone at (480) 434-2566.Photo by Michael Martin


TREASURERS REPORTBY RUTH URBAN, TREASURER

The following is a summary report of the Association’s unaudited finances as of May 31, 2017 and comparison of revenues and expenses with the prorated budgets for the

year to date. Detailed financial statements are available in the offices of The Osselaer Management Company. Please call Eric Kramer at (602) 277-0176 for an appointment to review.

March 2017 YTD Total YTD Budget

Common Area

Operating Income 165,971 812,309 847,660

Operating Expense 156,796 758,711 847,915

Net Income/(Loss) 9,175 53,598 (255)

Reserve Income 19,552 95,916 98,335

Reserve Expense 0 2,125 82,660

Courthomes



Net Income/(Loss) 4,787 12,101 5

Reserve Income 28,043 126,558 137,515

Reserve Expense 20 30,126 86,045

Tapatio Village



Net Income/(Loss) (3,994) (7,542) (10)

Reserve Income 1,069 4,707 4,585

Reserve Expense 5 7,525 0

Income for the first 5 months of 2017 for all 3 entities is very close to the budgeted amount. As for expenses, in the Common Area and Courthomes, the expenses are under budget. This is an important factor, especially in the Courthomes, as being under budget increases that reserve fund, which will be needed for upcoming repairs and additional maintenance costs due to the age of the community. Our balance sheet remains very strong.

The water bill is still coming in under budget. I think that we can anticipate a higher water bill in June, July and August, due to our excessive heat.

Delinquencies

Total delinquencies as of 5-31-2017 are $77,181

• Single Family: $37,604• Courthomes: $29,425• Tapatio Village: $10,152

Delinquencies continue to rise in the Single-family and Courthomes. The Tapatio Village delinquencies have decreased slightly. We hope to see substantial decreases in these amounts by year end as a result of changing firms handling our collections.

With the rise of HOA delinquencies, the Board has adopt-ed a new program to recover those funds.Absent the upfront costs now incurred through the cur-

rent collection process, the firm of Brown-Olcott, a leading pro-vider of assessment collection services in the State of Arizona, has been retained by the Board.According to Eric Kramer, Comptroller for The Osselaer Management Company, the Brown-Olcott firm will receive monthly reports from the PTCA legal firm and will ensure that those accounts are pursued in an aggressive manner. A major cost benefit, according to Kramer, is that the firm does not require up-front collection fees.PTCA Treasurer, Ruth Urban, noted that an aggressive plan to recoup these delinquent funds are necessary to ensure the PTCA makes best use of funds available.“Basically, we are wasting a lot of money on collection fees, and as a result, it appears that our delinquencies are rising rapidly. By hiring the new firm, we will not be occurring the legal fees, the firm will. We also hope that residents will be more diligent in

staying current if we actively pursue delinquencies,” she added.As of June 1, delinquencies in PTCA homeowner fees have reached more than $79,500. Leading the list are the Single-family residences with more than $38,000, followed by the Courthomes with $30,000 and Tapatio Village with $10,700 in fees due.Boasting an 85 percent collection rate, Brown-Olcott notes that, “If we don’t collect, we don’t eat.”

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NEWS FROM TAPATIO VILLAGE...BY JOAN KIDD

With the heavy hand of summer pressing down, and the departure of the rowdy Snowbirds, life at Tapatio Village is settling in for the long, hot summer. The

exquisite pool at the center of the Village is, along with hunger, one of the few things that can lure residents from their air-con-ditioned homes. With the temperatures rising, dogs try to take their people out for walks very early in the morning or long after sundown. Some wise dogs take their people to air-conditioned stores, who kindly allow them in. In desperation, some pups wear booties. This is embarrassing, but they tolerate it to save what’s left of their scorched paws. Some hardy human individuals are seen walking (and even run-ning) in the heat of the day, hopefully surviving. An old saying goes that “mad dogs and Englishmen go out in the midday sun.” As we don’t seem to have any mad dogs, just angry ones, and have more Canadians than Englishmen, who wisely go home for the summer, this does not apply here.Some activities are on hiatus for the summer, but life goes on. A recent well-attended event held at the Clubhouse was a per-

sonal safety program arranged by Linda Van Hook, Pointe Safety Chair. Officer James Rothschild of the Phoenix Police Department spoke about ways to prevent theft, how to conduct oneself in certain situations and other topics about personal safe-ty.Speaking of theft, the Village has experienced just that, not from the condos, but the more public areas. The painting by Sue Dolan of the entrance to the 11th Street pool which has adorned the Clubhouse for several years, was missing. The cul-prit has been apprehended and the painting, chairs, tables and two garbage cans have been returned. A case of beer bought for a Hospitality event, however, is surprisingly still missing.That is not all the excitement. Two Tapatio Village condos next to the pool experienced an attempted snake intrusion. A live orange and black snake was discovered at the garage of one resi-dent, and a dead white snake next door. Perhaps the white one was terribly frightened or simply drank too much of the chlori-nated pool water. The main suspect in the slaying is the garage door.All Village buildings were appropriately adorned with American flags on Memorial Day, placed there by Village Board mem-bers and the Safety Committee chair, Linda Van Hook. It was a reminder of those we shouldn’t forget.


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The Village Coffees have been discontinued, not because of hot weather, but, alas, lack of adequate attendance. Various solutions have been dis-cussed and further efforts will begin again in the fall. Water Aerobics classes continue Tuesday and Thursdays at 8 am., as do Mah Jong gath-erings on Tuesdays. Sue Dolan’s art students, however, are deprived of their classes until fall.The spectacular bloom of the agave at the west entrance to the Village, at right, has had an unfortunate demise. With its extreme height, over two stories, it couldn’t withstand the vicious winds with its top-heavy blooms, and was threatening to crash into the nearby building. It was cut down, thus ending its last hurrah.A new and clever installation has been installed at the Village pool gate. This is an access ringer that can alert those inside the Clubhouse that someone outside has forgotten to bring the proper key and needs to be let in. A bit of a godsend for all key-forgetters trying to attend Clubhouse meetings. Linda Van Hook is responsible for this welcome tool.On to the more mundane. The stucco patching and painting of the Village buildings have been completed. The missing tile at the pool shower has been replaced, and the subject of the broken roof tiles has been addressed.The next Tapatio Village Board meeting will be held on July 25, at 7 pm. in the Clubhouse.

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DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEEBY WENDY D’ULISSE, CHAIR

I’d like to share some helpful informa-tion for new residents and a review for the rest of us.

We have many new residents and to you I say, “Welcome to Pointe Tapatio!” You may not be aware that there are applications for almost everything you do to your property. Our Design Review Committee (DRC) works hard to make sure the community is always looking its best and to keep our prop-erty values high.

Please go to the HOA website pointetapatio.com. Look at the top and go to “list of committees” and click on the DRC. If you scroll down, you will see all the various forms. Take a good look at them to get familiar with what types of things you need to get approval for before you take on a project. For instance, landscap-ing, house painting, awnings, major architectural changes, and minor architectural changes. The minor architectural applica-tion covers things such as exterior lighting, exterior doors, secu-rity doors, gates, house address numbers, wall/trim repair or modification, garage door replacement, window replacement, roof repair/replacement, electrical service upgrade, satellite dish/antenna systems, and solar panel system installation. Security camera installations also need to be approved before you install them. These applications have a lot of useful information that you need to read before starting a project. If something is done without following DRC guidelines, you will be responsible to make the changes at your expense. It is better to follow the rules and do it right the first time. We know no one likes to ask per-mission when it is your own home, but the benefits of living in an HOA outweigh the pain of going through the approval process. Most of us, if not all, purchased our homes here because of the beauty of our neighborhood and we strive to keep it that way.

Courthome owners are also required to apply for approval for

windows, lighting, fence/wall modifications, sliding doors, gates, front doors, and security doors. You may not realize that the car-ports are “common area” and you are not permitted to do any-thing to them without prior permission. We have seen things such as the installation of security cameras, removal of storage room doors, new carport entry doors, light switch relocation, and more without getting approval first. This is a big “no-no”! You may not be aware that the HOA will replace your front door, French doors, and carport door only if it is the original and in need of repair. If you or a prior owner have replaced your front door, carport door, or a French door, you are responsible for the repair and replacement of it. Ramadas are also replaced by the HOA, but only when in need of replacement. You are not allowed to attach anything to the outside façade of a Courthome such as shade sails. These are not approved and must be removed as soon as possible as the monsoon season is upon us. You may install a sun shade roll-up with “Textilene” in the Desert Sand color to the Ramada. This can be purchased at Home Depot. Attach with as little hardware as possible as you will be respon-sible for any repairs needed to the Ramada as a result of damage caused by the shade.

All homeowners should have had your palms trees trimmed by now. The deadline was June 30th. If you have not trimmed them, please do so to avoid a fine. This includes Courthome own-ers who have palm trees within their patio walls. If needed, you may safely scalp your trees 10” per year to reduce the amount of debris that falls during windy days.

You may contact me with any questions at [email protected] or leave me a message at (602) 370-0372 and I will return your call.

Thank you.

Courthome ReportBY RON ZIZIC, CHAIR

Maintenance is ongoing in the Courthomes. More roofs are being repaired and tiles replaced. There are

trees and bushes growing over some of the roofs causing damage to structures. Please be diligent that bushes and trees on your proper-ty are trimmed. Palm trees within your courtyard are your responsi-bility. This should been done soon before notices and fines are sent.Hopefully, new lighting will be installed for 7th Place and 8th Street. There is a detailed article in this newsletter.

We are still waiting for the speed cushions and street signs on Peoria.Please use the CH labels for your cars.There will be no Courthome Committee meetings until the fall.Property values are rising and Courthomes are selling within days.For more Courthome information please see the Property Manager’s report.


Former Board Member Donald Mittelman Passes Away

Long time Pointe resident and former PTCA Board member Donald “Donnie” Mittelman passed away June 9, in Cabo San Lucas where he had established a water purification business. He was 69. He leaves his wife of 37 years, Patti.Elected to the PTCA Board in 2007, he was known for his gregarious personality and was always willing to compromise on issues. Past PTCA Board President Ray Cox noted that, “In his time on the PTCA Board, Donnie was always a defender of property values and really had the best interests of Pointe homeowners foremost in his mind.”

Current Board member, Jimmy Marose, first served with Mittelman in 2007. “The passing of Donnie Mittleman is a loss for our community. Donnie and I served on the board over 10 years ago and he called me before my recent re-election to the board to give me his support and help. He was a man that was big in every way. He had a big personality, big heart, and a big drive to make our community better. He was the type who, when not in agreement would want to sit down and find common ground rather than just hold a grudge,” he said.Fred Kaiser, also a former PTCA Board President added, “To write a few short paragraphs about a man who had such a large personality and, for those who knew him as a good neighbor and hard-working member of our community, is not an easy thing to do. There is much I can say about Don, as my neighbor and fellow board member during the Dark Ages of ’06 and ’07. However, I remember two things that stand out.

“He was a man full of ideas about almost everything. We never discussed politics other than that of PTCA. In that, he had some very strong opinions and didn’t mince words. I can also remember how much he tweaked our property manager and myself when he was very slow remodeling his home. It was very difficult to confront him with our concerns without coming away laughing. So, very simply, that was Don.”

Condolences to his wife Patti on her loss. “Donnie” will be missed.


From the Property ManagerBY MICHAEL MARTIN

Since January, we have replaced several French doors, front doors, and carport doors in the Courthomes. More have

been ordered and are on the way. If you have not emailed or spo-ken to me in the last few months and need door replacements or repairs, please contact me at [email protected] so the work can be scheduled. The pergola’s at the pools has been repaired or replaced and repainted. Many of the Courthomes have had the pergola repaired or replaced as well. Most of the awnings with pigeon droppings were swept off and cleaned as were the roofs in the Courthomes.

Courthome and Tapatio Village roofs are in the process of being inspected and repaired according to priority by Renco Roofing. Sidewalks community-wide are in the process of being repaired.

I hope that you are seeing a difference in the landscaping of the Pointe. The former contractor, TLC, was terminated at the end of May, and Garden West has stepped in for the time being to keep the community looking pristine. If you have any questions or comments good or bad, please send them to me and I will pass them on to the employees.

Wash wall repairs and painting has begun and should be com-

pleted in July. You will also see several palm trees being removed from the washes. This was by design due to many rea-sons, but mostly to the damage being caused to exterior proper-ty wash walls. You may have noticed that the palm trees have been trimmed around the property. Some palms around the pools were cut early to keep the debris from burning up pool pumps. That being stated, some will need to be recut a second time because it was a bit early. There isn’t any extra charge to the community for doing so. Please make sure that your palms are also trimmed by the 1st week of July.

The long-awaited storage facility has been added on to the Tapatio Village pool area for housing of the hospitality commit-tee, art classes and Tapatio Village items.

Water leaks are becoming more frequent due to failing infra-structure. Unfortunately, when it is a City of Phoenix leak, I have no control over when it gets repaired. A category 3 leak will take approximately 6 to 8 weeks for repairs to be made. A category 2 leak is usually performed in a few days. A category one leak, causing major property damage or a threat to life, will be han-dled immediately. If it is a PTCA leak, it is handled immediately.

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FROM THE POOL COMMITTEEBY JIMMY MAROSE, CHAIR

First, I would like to start by saying thank you for those that have called and emailed me about being Chair of the Pools once

again. I did this previously for many years as a board member and continued when my term was up. For

those that know me I am very proactive about our community pools. Our pools are an important asset to our community and we need to ensure they stay in great condition for all to enjoy.

Let’s start with saying that these are community pools, not individu-al pools for personal use. During the Memorial Day weekend, I was called to the Desert Cove pool. Board member Dorothy Wilson joined me there and we noticed a party taking place. We went up to the pool and there was a family of 15 people. They had a charcoal BBQ under the covered bar area cooking and were drinking beer with their minor children in the pool. I informed them of the rules and further informed them that the neighbors had called the police. They were not fazed by this. Dorothy and I waited for our Property Manager, Michael Martin, who came and removed them without waiting for the police. They had a key, but we are not sure they were residents. It is important that residents call the Police non-emergency number rather

than facing pool rule violators themselves. You have the option to call me at (602) 538-8866 if you need help immediately.

This event brings to the fore another issue which is key access control. There are so many unaccounted keys from sellers not giving keys to new owners, people loaning out keys and requesting new ones, and just a lack of accountability. I am committed to resolving the access key problem. I have been joined by fellow Board member, Chuck Munoz, in this effort. Please read the article below about proposed key control moving forward.

With the summer here, the pools are in a full usage mode. We all need to remember that these are community pools, not personal pools. Please follow the rules. Be courteous by not playing laud music, using large floaties in the pool. Please clean up after yourself, NO ALCOHOL or SMOKING, and children should be supervised by an adult. It is against the law for glass bottles to be in pool areas. Please realize that Maricopa County Environmental Services can shut our pools down for these violations. And they do frequent spot inspections here at the Pointe.

Just follow the rules and enjoy the summer.

Pool Committee members, under the new Chair, Board member, Jimmy Marose, met with a locksmith/security firm, to assess options for providing more security and curtailing vandalism to

the community’s four pools.

Marose, chair of the Pool Committee, emphasized that the investment in securing our pools must be based on a cost/ benefit determination.

Property Manager Michael Martin, after reviewing accounts for pool repairs, noted than between January 2016 and May 2017, the average costs from vandalism and burglaries at the pools amounted to at least $6,000. This includes stolen equipment, repairs to locks, fences and doors. Also, expensive vendor items such as stolen chlorine tablets.

Options being considered by the committee include a key pad system, swipe-card system, as well as an electronic key-fob method, much like the bar code fobs utilized at supermarkets.

Potential options included would be a sound notification to pool attend-ees on the closure of the pools in the evening. An automated voice recording will alert pool users that the facility would be closing at a spe-cific time and to depart the premises or the gates will be locked. This application should assuage those residents near Pointe pools of com-plaints of late night parties and noise issues. The system would also alert pool visitors of an entrance door left ajar, an issue with the Maricopa County Environmental Services Department.

Due to the hiatus of the August Board meeting and awaiting project estimates from several firms, Marose has stated he will have a detailed cost/benefit analysis and bids on the project to present to the Board at the September 28th meeting.

NEW SECURITY MEASURES SOUGHT FOR POINTE POOLS

INSPECTING THE GATE LOCKS at the 7th Place pool for security issues, from left, Board member Chuck Munoz, and right, Jimmy Marose, chair of the Pool Committee, consult with Billy Carrell, a security specialist with Anderson Lock & Safe.


Please remember to keep your pets out of the fountains and pool areas. The 7th Place fountain pump was recently replaced and when it was pulled out, it was full of pet hair. These pumps cost about $2000 including labor.

Please remember that alcohol or smoking is not allowed in the pool areas. A resident or their guests will be fined and may even lose pool privileges.

Lastly, if you see something suspicious, report it to Crime Stop at (602) 262-6151. If you feel endangered, call 911.

I hope that each of you have a wonderful summer. Try to stay cool and if there is anything that I can do for you, email me at [email protected] or call (480) 434-2566.

FROM THE PROPERTY MANAGER (Continued from page 18)

We welcome the following new residents to our community:

Pointe TapatioBook Club

We welcome the following new residents to our community:

Please join us at our hospitality events, including the Fall and Spring Wine and Cheese gatherings and the traditional Holiday Party, the first Sunday in December. Also, enjoy the outdoor hiking opportunities as well as the use of our four community pools located at 7th Place and Peoria Street, 11th and Peoria Streets, Desert Cove, located east of Desert Cove and 9th Street, and the Tapatio Village pool located in the center of the community at Clinton and 9th Streets.

Other activities available include art classes (contact Sue Dolan for informa-tion at (602) 678-5514 or [email protected]). The art classes are on hiatus until the fall. Contact Sue for more information. For informa-tion on the Pointe book club, contact Peg Adams at (602)997-9859 or [email protected]): for Mah Jongg (contact Marion Schatell for more information at (602)944-7540 or email [email protected]); and for computer classes from Michelle Bryant, call (602)410-0298. Beginning on July 6th, water aerobic classes are at 8 am. on Tuesday and Thursday. All classes are held at the Tapatio Village pool. Contact Ann Carroll at (602)331-9065 or via email at [email protected] for more information. Pottery lessons and clay work-shops have a varied schedule. Beginners are welcome. Contact Wendy D’Ulisse at (973)713-9932 or via email at [email protected] Pointe Tapatio Board of Directors (PTCA) encourages residents to volunteer on the many community committees especially the Security, Parking and Courthome committees. For further information, please contact Jan Duistermars at (602)943-9091 or email her at [email protected].

David BarrazaGary M. Cecil

Sandy ChristinsonAnna Deaux

James Fajardo & Elizabeth Miller

Gregory J. GeurtzRyan J. Goodman

Theresa Helm & James Killowski

Morris & Mary Jane JensbyJohn J. LeslieKirk L. Miller

Luis and Mary Lynn PedrazaCarmen M. Regan

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The Pointe Tapatio Book Club meets on the 3rd Thursday of each month at 7 pm.

However, the July meeting has been changed to the 4th Thursday. The following are the books and dates chosen for discussion:July 27 Delicious by Ruth Reichl Aug 17 Black Count by Tom ReissSept 21 Ordinary Grace by William Kent KruegerOct 19 A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor TowlesNov 16 A Man Called Ove by Fredrik BackmanDec 14 Playing for Pizza by John GrishamPlease contact Peg Adams at [email protected] or by calling (602) 997-9859 for information regarding meeting locations and any date or book selection changes.

GOODBYE FOR THE SUMMER … Pointe resident Sue Dolan’s art class held a progressive luncheon to cel-ebrate the end of the class season. The event included salads, entrees and desserts at various members’ homes. Participants included, standing from left, Kay Hopewood, Ena Mosharrafa, Diane Kardes, Linda Perez and Claudia Shinn. Seated, from left, Marion Schatell and Mary Ellen Bartle. Classes will resume in the fall. For dates contact Sue Dolan at (602) 678-5514 or via email at [email protected]. Photo by Joan Kidd.


PARKING COMITTEE BY SOMER STARR OSINSKI, CHAIR

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This column is directed to homeowners in all three areas of our community: Courthomes,

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HOMEOWNERS…

• If you are a homeowner renting your property, you are obligated to provide the

management company with a copy of your lease every time you sign a new rental

agreement, and to keep your contact information up-to-date in case the PTCA needs to

get in touch with you regarding your rental property or renter.

• Send a copy of your lease agreement to: The Osselaer Company 532 East Maryland Ave.

Suite F, Phoenix, AZ 85012. Or email the information to [email protected]

• You are responsible for providing your renters with information about the HOA Parking

Rules and Regulations. Even if you hire a realtor to rent your property you, as the

homeowner, are responsible for your renters receiving and following the Parking Rules and

Regulations. It is suggested that you take the following steps to avoid a costly fine, hard

feelings and the possible loss of your rental income.

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This is my first article for the news-letter and it is focused on gratitude.First, to Bill Casale—for his dedica-

tion, commitment, knowledge and tenacity. He elevated the Parking Permit process to a place that is easy to understand and user friendly. Second, to the Board for their support of the changes and implementation of the new Parking Rules and Regulations.Third, to all residents who have applied for permits and are embracing the changes. This is a time of growth and adjustment to help make our community safer and easier to navigate.At the present time, there are 90 active permits which include resident and guest permits.Residents will go on-line to our website (pointetapatio.com) and click on the Parking Permit button in the ribbon menu> complete all required fields of the form marked with a red asterisk > then click the submit button. And you’re done!

If you don’t have a computer a request can be made by calling The Osselaer Management office at (602) 277-0176 and they will process a request for you. At the June PTCA Board meeting, member Wendy D’Ulisse requested volunteers for parking patrols. As she noted, the hours are not particularly desirable, 12 mid-night to 6 am. But, for those insomniacs or others who wish to provide a community service, please contact her at [email protected] ask for your patience and understanding as we travel this new process together.

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I remember the first time I saw the Pointe Tapatio Courthomes. It was late one eve-ning a little more than three and a half

years ago. I was forced to detour off Seventh Street onto Mountain View Road due to an accident. I drove a couple of blocks and then turned up Ninth Street to drive through to Peoria Avenue. I came upon the entrance sign to “Pointe Tapatio Private Residential Community.” As I proceeded slowly into the community I was taken by the contrast. It was so different from the residences just yards south of me. The sim-ple, but romantic ambiance of the curbside lighting teasing the quaint appeal of the homes was reminiscent of the narrow cor-ridors I strolled many evenings back when I was staying in Paris and Lille, France. I cruised through the streets of Pointe Tapatio but was struck by the fact that only a few of the streets enjoyed the beautiful lighting. The beauty of this community led me and my wife back here. We purchased a home here a short time later. The Courthomes evoke a sense of Euro-Mediterranean renais-sance for me, which I find especially obvious at night in the glow of the curbside lighting. One of my first inquiries to a longtime resident was why the curbside lighting did not exist throughout the Courthomes. She did not know.

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There are some light posts scattered around some of the streets without curbside lighting, but they don’t provide sufficient light-ing to make maneuvering vehicles or walking the streets and lanes safe after dark. Years ago it was determined that providing additional street post lighting would take away from the aesthet-ic curbside beauty and the beauty of the night sky. Also evident, the heavy foliage from the numerous trees make the street post lights an insufficient sources of radiant light. Hence, the creation of the curbside wall lighting that has been built on a few of the streets in the Courthome area. The curbside wall lighting illumi-nates the streets in a way street post lighting cannot.

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This lighting, if you have not seen it at night, creates a luminous elegance to the streets. The lighting compliments the intimate beauty of the Courthomes, while serving the primary purposes of added safety and visibility without compromising the night sky.

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In 2005, the Pointe Tapatio Homeowners Association (PTCA) started a curb street lighting project in the Courthomes, but over the years succeeding Boards failed to complete the proj-ect. The initiative behind the project was to provide additional lighting for the purpose of public safety. Without this lighting the Courthome streets are very dark at night. If you compare 7th Place/North Lane to 11th street (or any street in the Courthomes with the curbside lighting) you will notice how dark and omi-

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This is a project that was initiated by the PTCA at the behest of the Courthome community and then summarily abandoned with no excuse or reason provided. Thursday evening, June 22, the Board picked up the mantle and voted to complete the proj-ect. The funds are available and the community would like the project completed. The completion of this project is necessary from the perspective of public safety. The Board realizes that the unlighted streets are unsafe at night. The residents don’t feel safe walking the streets that are not lighted or walking their pets at night like the residents on the curbside lighted streets. It is believed that the rate of criminal activity is directly related to the lack of lighting in certain areas of the community. A majority of the nighttime incidence of theft, vandalism and burglary in the Courthomes occurs on the streets without the curbside lighting. The loud requests for completion of the project have been heard and the Board has responded by approving a budget amount for the completion of the project. The property management firm has already begun to do their part to get the project re-started.

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In addition, the curbside lighting adds another level of desir-ability to prospective buyers looking to make the Pointe Tapatio Courthomes their home. I have spoken with at least three real-tors who have mentioned that buyers preferred the homes with the more attractive curbside lighting over homes without it. Residents have asked me why all of the streets don’t have the curbside lighting. For a year I did not know the answer. When I asked some senior members of the Board why the lighting proj-ect has not been completed the initial response was, “I don’t know…” and then “we ran out of money…” I found this inter-esting because the Courthomes capital reserve now comfortably exceeds $1 million. I spoke with several residents who remem-ber when the project started and how it came about. They stated it was never explained why the project was not completed. The true answer to the question is a lack of commitment by previous Boards to see the project to completion. This may be in part or whole due to a downturn in the economy, real estate valuations plummeted, significant turnover in ownership and a high delin-quency rate in HOA fees or not presenting subsequent Board’s with a list of open projects. Whatever the reasons the Board is now moving forward with its plan to complete the project.

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Several of the residents of the Courthomes have attended PTCA functions and pledged their support to the Committee and its goals and initiatives. Efforts in the interest of the Courthomes have been delayed and postponed for too long and far too often. Thursday night the Board signaled its commitment to addressing

LET THERE BE MORE LIGHT…IN THE COURTHOMES…BY M. JOSH PRESSLEY, PTCA DIRECTOR & CO-CHAIR OF THE PARKING COMMITTEE



the issues and conditions that need attention in the Courthomes.

On June 20, PTCA President Jan Duistermars and myself met with Osselaer Property Management President John Osselaer and his team to discuss the feasibility of continuing the curbside street light project on 7th Place and North Lane as well as completing the project on 10th Street. At that meeting it was agreed the physical appearance of the lighting structures should be consistent with the rest of the community. Due to the advances in technology it was suggested the more sophisticated wiring and illuminates be incor-porated. The consensus of the participants supports using LED lighting. It is felt that LED lighting will be the most economical and efficient choice because of the effective functional life of more than twenty years.

More details to come as we develop the plan.

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