May-June, 2015 - Pointe Tapatio HOA

Pointe
Our
The Pointe Tapatio
Community Association
www.pointetapatio.com
Pointes of Interest
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 Forum
An Open Homeowner’s Forum
is held at the beginning of each
Board meeting.
Board Member Serena Stout, left, and retiring
PTCA Board President Dorothy Wilson chat
with guests.
PTCA TREASURER Kerry
Brough, left, is joined with
his wife Sondra, and new
Board President Wendy
D’Ullise, right.
For the following months:
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May 28
June 25
Continued on page 5
July 23
Our new website:
www.pointetapatio.com
May-June 2015
Inside this Issue…
From the President.................. 3
Hospitality Committee........... 6
Property Manager Report..... 10
Treasurer’s Report................ 12
Landscaping Committee...... 14
Tapatio Village News............ 16
Design Review...................... 17
Pool News............................. 19
Website.................................20
Block Watch......................... 23
NEWLY ELECTED PTCA Board members Ron Zizic
and Jan Duistermars joined fellow in and outgoing
Board members.
A
NEW PTCA BOARD SEATED
COMMUNITY PROJECTS PROPOSED
t the April PTCA Board meeting,
recently elected Board members
including Jan Duistermars, Beau
Huber and Ron Zizic were seated. Officers
It’s That Time Of
The Year…
… for palm trimming. Singlefamily homeowners are responsible for having palm trees on
their properties trimmed (Courthome
and Tapatio Village common areas are
excluded from this requirement). This should
be done in June, before the monsoon season, as
there is a danger that high winds and rain could
break or uproot the trees, 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.
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.
elected were Wendy D’Ulisse, president,
Steven Hoffman, vice president and Kerry
Brough, Treasurer.
Continued on page 2
OFFICER BUTCH TITUS TO HEAD
POINTE SECURITY PATROL
Phoenix Police Officer Butch Titus is the
Pointe’s new head of security patrols for our
community. He replaces long-time Officer Dawn
Vaughn.
Titus has worked for the Phoenix Police
Department for 12 years and currently serves
on the Community Action Squad, as did Officer
Vaughn.
“I have not only worked security for the Pointe
for the majority of this time, but have also been
assigned to this area as well as living nearby.
Because I consider this to be ‘my neighborhood’,
I have a vested interest in the security and safety
of those that reside at the Pointe.
“I will strive to provide you with the excellent
services you have come to expect. Please feel
free to contact me at the precinct at (602) 4955006 or via email at [email protected] with
any security questions or concerns you may have.
For more Block Watch news see page 23.
Board of Directors
Committees and
Property Management
When communicating via email, be
sure to use subject title “PTCA Issues”
President / Design Review
WENDY D’ULISSE (‘16)
730-0372
[email protected]
Vice President/Parking
STEVEN HOFMANN (‘17)
434-2379
[email protected]
Secretary/Treasurer
KERRY BROUGH (‘17)
818-7024
[email protected]
– OTHER BOARD MEMBERS –
Landscaping
JAN DUISTERMARS (‘18)
943-9091
[email protected]
Water Conservation
SERENA STOUT-ENGLISH (‘16)
819-5914
[email protected]
BEAU HUBER (‘18)
768-3036
[email protected]
NEW PTCA BOARD - Continued from page 1
Committee assignments included Serena
Stout-English, Water Conservation; Jan
Duistermars, Landscaping; Steve Hoffman,
Parking; Ron Zizic, Pools and Courthomes, and Preston McMurry, Website
Administrator. D’Ulisse will retain the chair
for the Design Review Committee.
The Board approved the establishment
of an Ad Hoc Committee to study the
issue of speed humps versus speed bumps
throughout the community. The committee is charged with studying this issue, pro
and con, or to keep the status quo. Former
Board member Tom Haladyna will chair
it. Members of the committee will include
Board members Steven Hoffman and
Preston V. McMurry III. Pointe resident
Dennis Kelly will join them. Residents
interested in participating with the group
should contact Halaydna at tomhaladyna@
gmail.com, or by calling 331-6031.
The decaying fencing surround the
community Dog Park on Peoria
Street and 11th Place was discussed.
Options presented
by Property Manager
Howard Flisser included partial mending
of the fence, total replacement either in the
iron bar configuration currently in use, or
with chain-link fencing. Some Board members advocated eliminating the dog park in
its entirety, as it is
a community “eye
sore”. This follows
previous discussions
that the space allocation is too small to be
an effective exercise
and socialization area
for pets.
President, Tapatio Village Association
ALEXANDRA KIDD ('17)
[email protected]
Website
PRESTON MCMURRY (‘16)
[email protected]
Pools/Courthomes
RON ZIZIC (‘18)
354-7636
[email protected]
– PROPERTY MANAGEMENT –
The Osselaer Company
532 East Maryland Ave., Suite “F”
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(602) 277-4418
or by email to HOWARD FLISSER
Property Manager
[email protected]
Off-Duty Police Coordinator
[email protected]
Emergencies - 911
Crime Stop - 262-6151
– NEWSLETTER STAFF –
Editor
DENISE O’CONNOR
944-4143
[email protected]
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From the President...
Let me start by saying I am so proud and
honored to represent the Pointe Tapatio
HOA as your new President. I can only
hope to serve the community in the best
possible fashion and to do right by our
community. It is a daunting task and a challenge that I
look forward to taking on.
When I lived in New Jersey before moving out here full
time two and a half years ago, I was on the Board of my
HOA. I served for twelve years, four of which I served
as President. There is such a huge difference between
that HOA and the PTCA. For example, if there were
two people in the audience for a Board meeting, it was
considered a huge turn out. I am so impressed by the
number of people that attend our Board meetings, many
of them regularly. In New Jersey, we never had a full
Board membership and getting people to volunteer for
committees was like pulling teeth. Here at the Pointe
over the last couple of years we have had more people
running for Board positions than there were openings.
We also have many residents involved in various
committees and many more that volunteer to help out
at community events. This is what makes a homeowners
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association successful and one that is a pleasure to be
involved in. When people care and get involved it shows.
This is the main reason I ran for the Board two years ago.
Our Board has only the best intentions and is full of hard
workers volunteering their time to make Pointe Tapatio a
wonderful place to live.
Speaking of committees… this year we will try to
resurrect the Parking Committee as well as increase
participation on the Courthome, Pool, and Block
Watch committees. We will also be forming an Ad Hoc
Committee to look into the speed bump situation on
our streets, as there was a lot of interest expressed in
the community survey on this topic. Please let me know
if you would like to serve on any of our committees
or if you have an idea for a new one. It will be greatly
appreciated.
Personally, another goal is to continue to be as
transparent as possible. The entire Board will make
all decisions. If you hear a rumor, please contact
a Board member for corroboration before jumping
to conclusions. In the past, residents had incorrect
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FROM THE PRESIDENT - Continued from page 3
information from people that assumed they knew what
was going on when they did not. If you are unhappy with
the state of things, please come to a meeting to share
your feelings with us. We are your elected Board of
Directors and serve all residents.
I have started a database of email addresses so I can
inform the community of any important information that
may arise. If you would like to be added to this list please
leave a message on my voicemail (602) 730-0372 with
your email address, name and address. I promise to only
send important and useful information.
I will continue to Chair the Design Review Committee. I
love it and don’t want to give it up. My fellow committee
members will be helping me with more of the DRC work
over this coming year. “Thanks, Guys”. For Design
Review Committee issues contact me at drcptca@gmail.
com .
I will do my best to run productive and swift meetings
and to work with the Board to solve the many issues
that will come up over the next year. Dorothy Wilson left
some big shoes to fill. During her tenure as president
many important issues were dealt with successfully. She
05/31/2015
will be a hard act to follow. Thank you Dorothy for all
your hard work.
I would also like to thank outgoing Board members,
Virginia Counts and Tom Haladyna. You both have
been instrumental in many important tasks during your
tenures. Notably, Virginia with the RFP process for our
new landscaping contract and Tom’s hard work on the
community survey. I hope our new Board members, Ron
Zizic, Jan Duistemars, and Beau Huber find their time
on the Board to be fulfilling and rewarding. Welcome
aboard !
Please feel free to contact me at my new email address
set up exclusively for PTCA business at wendy.dulisse@
pointetapatio.com
You may leave a voicemail message for me regarding any
issue at 730-0372 and I will get back to you as soon as
possible.
Sincerely,
05/31/2015
05/31/2015
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NEW & OUTGOING BOARD MEMBERS MEET...
Continued from page 1
RECORDING SECRETARY, Sharon Nail and outgoing PTCA
Board member Virginia Counts, right.
BOARD MEMBER Preston V. McMurry III with wife, Bernie.
CONVERSING with guests, Board member
Dr. Alexandra Kidd, left, with new PTCA Board
President and event host, Wendy D’Ulisse.
TOM HALADYNA, retiring Board member with party
guests.
Trust.
O U R
M I S S I O N
Family-owned and operated
since 2007, we uphold the highest
standards of commitment to
compassionate pet care.
Owner Barbie Baugh proudly
supports the U.S. Humane Society.
When you need pet care in your home,
there’s nothing more important.
We know your pets are family. When you need to be away, trust your Pointe
neighbor Barbie Baugh and the professionals at Pawsitively Perfect Pet Care
to bring you peace of mind.
“Barbie is amazing. She loves animals and is the most responsible & trustworthy
caregiver you can imagine. We used to take our cats to be boarded when we left
town, but it was stressful for them. Now we have peace of mind knowing our cats are
being well cared for at home. I highly recommend Barbie and her team.” ~ Mary S.
S E R V I C E S
602.525.2687
[email protected]
U N D I V I D E D AT T E N T I O N TO YO U R P E T • DA I LY V I S I T S • WA L K S • OV E R N I G H T S E RV I C E S I N YO U R H O M E
F E E D I N G • P L AY T I M E • A DM I N I S T R AT I O N O F M E D I CAT I O N S • P L A N T CA R E • N E WS PA P E R & M A I L P I C K U P • LOTS O F LOV E !
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HOSPITALITY COMMITTEE
BY RICK PRITCHETT, CHAIR
The word must be out: our PTCA Hospitality
events are the place to see and be seen. An
incredible 157 attendees enjoyed wine,
cheese and meeting fellow Pointe residents.
Thanks to the Desert Dulcimers for again
providing the entertainment at this event.
We will take a summer hiatus, and re-group for the Fall Wine
and Cheese scheduled for October. This event will feature the
works of Pointe artisans. Painters, sculptors, photographers, jewelry designers or any other artistic media are welcome to participate. There is no entry fee, we only ask that works displayed be
available for sale. Please contact committee member Sue Dolan
at (602) 678-5514, or via email at [email protected] for further
information.
Mark your calendar for Sunday, Dec. 6, the date for the Annual
Holiday Party. We will be serving a traditional buffet of turkey,
ham, stuffing, potatoes, vegetables and dessert. The festivities
wouldn’t be complete without wine, sodas, Ambrosia tea, coffee
and water. Guitarist Michael Salerno again will provide entertainment. In the spirit of the season, please remember that we
sponsor a food drive benefiting the Desert Mission Food Bank
for our less fortunate neighbors in conjunction with this event.
I want to acknowledge the efforts of committee member Conrad
Egge who has taken on the task of preparing “Welcome” packets
for our new Pointe residents.
In the last issue of this newsletter we were unable to publish the
winning recipes from the 9th Annual Chili Cook-off. Those recipes are included in this article. Congratulations to Chili winner,
Marion Schatell, and first-time entrant, Susie Grant for her winning Cornbread recipe.
Thanks to all of those who generously give of their time to make
our events a success. Please do not hesitate to contact me with
your ideas for events or volunteer opportunities. I’m available via
mail at [email protected] or by phone at ((612)
281-7456.
LET’S PLAY CARDS!
Pointe resident Kirk Miller is looking for a group of like-minded players to form a card group with an emphasis on Hearts and
Spades to meet weekly. Those interested should contact him at
(847) 858-4751 or via email at [email protected].
Susie Gr ant’s Iron Skillet Cornbread
MARION SCHATELL’S AWARD WINNING CHILI…
2 lbs. ground sirloin
8 oz. mushrooms, sliced or
chopped.
2 cups chopped onion (white)
2 fresh sweet peppers (any
color you wish)
4 cloves garlic 2 carrots, grated
1 medium zucchini, diced
1 cup frozen kernels of corn
4 cans Bush’s chili beans in
mild chili sauce:
2 black, 1 pinto, 1 white
great northern
2-3 cans petite diced
tomatoes (14.5 ounces)
1 cup beef broth
juice of 1 lemon
1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup sugar, any kind (raw,
plain or brown)
1/2 cup brandy
4 tbsp unsweetened cocoa
powder
1 envelope of chili powder,
for 2 lbs. ground beef
2 tbsp paprika
2 tsp cumin
2 tsp cayenne pepper, or to
taste
salt to taste
Saute first 6 ingredients in large skillet until beef is browned
Put into crock pot.
Add all other ingredients and combine
BUT add zucchini and corn 1 hour before completion.
Cook in crock pot till done - 4 hrs on high, or 8-10 hrs on low
Don’t forget: add zucchini and corn1 hour before completion
Ingredients may vary upon your taste and culinary skills
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(Base recipe from Food Network’s Alex Guarnaschelli)
Ingredients
1-1/4 cups coarsely ground
cornmeal
¾ cup all-purpose flour
¼ cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
1/3 cup whole milk
1 cup buttermilk
2 eggs, lightly beaten
8 tablespoons unsalted butter,
melted
I add the following:
¼ cup honey or Agave nectar (I
use Agave)
¾ cup shredded cheddar
cheese
7 oz. Can diced green chiles
Directions
(Cast iron skillet recommended, but not required)
Preheat oven to 425 degrees and place a 9-inch seasoned (lightly
oiled) cast iron skillet inside to heat while you make the batter.
In a large bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, sugar, salt,
baking powder, and baking soda. Whisk in the milk, buttermilk,
and eggs. Whisk in almost all of the melted butter, reserving
about 1 tablespoon for the skillet later on. Stir in honey, shredded
cheddar and diced green chiles.
Carefully remove the hot skillet from the oven. Reduce oven
temperature to 375 degrees. Coat the bottom and sides of the
hot skillet with the remaining butter. Pour the batter into the
skillet and place it in the center of the oven. Bake until the center
is firm and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean,
20-25 minutes (I find that 22 minutes in my oven is about right).
Allow to cool for 10-15 minutes and serve. It’s also great at room
temperature or reheated the next day.
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Spring Wine & Cheese
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WINE AND CHEESE- Continued from page 7
Continued on page 9
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WINE AND CHEESE- Continued from page 8
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property manager news
BY HOWARD FLISSER
et’s talk about pigeons
and
other
non-human
pests. You most likely have
experienced the pigeon and squirrel populations living
within the confines of Pointe Tapatio. Pigeons can be seen
congregating on rooftops, ledges, pop-outs, eaves, and other
places, any place with some height. They do this so that
they can spot predators and take evasive action before they
become a meal.
Pigeons evolved to nest on cliffs, which are why they now
nest and roost on pseudo cliffs: bridges, buildings and
underpasses. They have an uncanny knack of roosting
just above your vehicle and leaving “presents”! I have
read that a single pigeon can produce up to 25 lbs. of feces
each year. The car washes in Phoenix love them! So, why
do some people feed them? I have been told by the “bird
feeders” that the seed they are throwing on the ground or in
bird feeders does not contain pigeon food. In interviewing
pigeons they have stated they don’t care what the birdseed
is earmarked for. They will eat it! Thus you may consider
them non-selective feeders. Some refer to them as rats with
feathers.
Please stop feeding the birds and squirrels so we can
reduce their populations. Squirrels have been digging
under sidewalks and driveways, under air conditioning
compressors, chewing phone and cable lines. The coyotes
seem to have gone on vacation the past year and squirrels
have inundated the property. If the food sources of squirrels
and pigeons is reduced or removed, they will also go away.
There are many ways to rid the property of these animals,
but it is expensive and unsightly. Reduction of their food
source is the way to go.
HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION
The hazardous waste collection volume has decreased
over the past several years probably due to the inability of
the vendor to take cans of paint, although some residents
attempted to hide some with their other waste articles
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(those paint cans were left at the curb for proper disposal by residents).
This year quite a few computers, aerosol cans, pesticides, fertilizer, many
batteries and several empty propane canisters were taken. A few car
batteries and a couple of old tires, lumber scraps, one old BBQ grill and
landscape debris was also left out for collection. One or two residents
did manage to disguise containers of Muriatic acid. Fortunately no one
was injured when the containers were inadvertently crushed in the truck.
RV LOT SPACE AVAILABLE FOR
EXTRA VEHICLES
Have an extra car or truck to park? The Pointe Tapatio “RV Lot” has
been cleaned out to make more room. Cars, trucks, and motorcycles are
now welcome. Due to the locking gates, this parking area is not to be
used for vehicles that are driven daily. The lot is for storage of vehicles
that are used infrequently and first preference will be given RVs. The
cost is only $50 per month per vehicle. Please contact Howard Flisser for
more information at (602) 277-4418 or [email protected]
GARBAGE CANS
ARE DESTINED FOR
THE DUMP
The PTCA Board of
Directors has instructed the
Association trash contractor to remove any garbage
cans placed curbside for
trash pickup. As per HBA
3.9: “Garbage cans are strictly prohibited.”
Heavy-duty garbage bags, not the clear recycling bags, are to be used for trash. Garbage/
trash bags are to be placed curbside no earlier
than dusk the evening before pickup.
Trash is collected on Wednesday and recycling on Friday. The fine for ignoring this
HBA regulation is $150 for the first offense
and doubled for subsequent violations.
Please tie up trimmed landscape branches into
small bundles no larger than 4 feet. Debris left
by contractors will not be removed.
Your Pointe Tapatio Real Estate Specialist
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Arizona Properties,
is one of the few firms entrusted to use the worldrenowned Berkshire Hathaway name. Our company continues to redefine real estate in our region and across the
country. I am proud to be their representative at Pointe
Tapatio.
Contact me for a complimentary property analysis.
Your neighbor and PTCA Board Member
Dorothy Wilson
Berkshire Hathaway
HomeServices
Arizona Properties
602.332.1844
14635 N. Kierland Blvd., Suite 160 • Scottsdale, AZ 85254
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Treasurer’s Report
The following is a summary report of
the Association’s unaudited finances as
of March 31, 2015, and a comparison of revenues and expenses
with the prorated budgets for the year to date. Detailed financial statements for March are included, and are available for
February, if requested.
2015
February
March
YTD
Totals
YTD
Budget
$176,844
$510,083
$521,748
$493,173
$169,638
Operating Expense
$141,448
$136,659
$406,613
Net Income/(Loss)
$ 28,190
$ 40,286
$103,470
Reserve Income
$ 19,870
$ 20,055
$ 58,897
$ 58,750
Reserve Expense
$
7,110
0
$ 9,352
$ 31,995
$ 6,045
$ 6,308
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Both Courthome and Tapatio Village incurred one-time insurance costs that caused the operating expenses to exceed the prorated year-to-date (YTD) budgets. Insurance expenses are inline with the annual budget amounts.
Court Homes
Operating Income
$ 18,514
$ 18,250
$ 18,150
Operating Expense
$ 21,110
$ 14,658
$ 36,369
Net Income/(Loss)
($15,065)
($ 8,350)
($17,855)
Reserve Income
$ 27,311
$ 29,525
$ 84,485
$ 82,000
Reserve Expense
$ 8,944
$ 12,795
$ 28,886
$ 81,750
Operating Income
$ 3,784
$ 4,271
$11,729
$ 7,090
Operating Expense
$ 8,061
$ 4,354
$12,779
$ 11,490
Net Income/(Loss)
($4,277)
$
83
($1,050)
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Reserve Income
$
939
$
978
$ 2,908
$ 2,718
Reserve Expense
$
20
$
20
$
$ 2,500
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Common Area Reserve Income Budget should include an annual $80,000 reserve deficit make-up, making total annual income
$235,000 for this item. This will be corrected on next month’s
financial statements.
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There are no significant issues or major changes in the financial condition within any of the three funds during February
and March. There is a discrepancy in the Common Area Single
Family Water Assessment Income ($1,670 actual vs. $41,490
budgeted). I have requested an explanation from our Osselaer
management company.
Common Area Operating Expenses are well below the pro-rated
budget, primarily as a result of continuing savings in water and
sewer costs. These savings are expected to decrease during the
summer months as water usage increases.
Common Area
Operating Income
SUMMARY
Continued on page 13
Significant/extraordinary expenditures in February and March
COMMON AREA:
Irrigation system repairs
Pool repairs
Fence/gate repairs & maint.
Wall repairs & painting
Tree trimming/spraying
Insurance
PTCA 2015 Assessment Breakdown
$ 4,897
$ 2,485
$ 2,720
$ 4,303
$ 2,320
$ 6,502
COURTHOMES:
Wall repairs & painting
Balcony replacements (2)
Door replacements (4)
Tile roof replacement
$ 1,346
$ 5,933
$ 4,007
$ 4,872
Insurance$30,279
TAPATIO VILLAGE:
Insurance:
SF
CH
461
279
TV
78
Property Management
$
110,000
5.4% $
11.21
$
11.21
$
11.21
Newsletter
$
22,000
1.1% $
2.24
$
2.24
$
2.24
Legal
$
25,000
1.2% $
2.55
$
2.55
$
2.55
Insurance (Common Area)
$
13,000
0.6% $
1.32
$
1.32
$
1.32
Office and Administrative
$
11,000
0.5% $
1.12
$
1.12
$
1.12
Meetings and Events
$
14,000
0.7% $
1.43
$
1.43
$
1.43
Monthly Landscaping Contract (Basic)
$
150,000
7.4% $
15.28
$
15.28
$
15.28
Landscaping Extras
$
70,000
3.5% $
7.13
$
7.13
$
7.13
Security Patrol Services
$
44,000
2.2% $
4.48
$
4.48
$
4.48
Water & Sewer - Total/Use Allocation
$
890,000
44.0%
Homeowner Usage
$
623,000
30.8% $
73.20
$
55.82
$
33.28
Common Area Irrigation (30% of total)
$
267,000
13.2% $
27.20
$
27.20
$
27.20
Pools
$
98,000
4.8% $
9.98
$
9.98
$
9.98
Cable TV
$
388,000
19.2% $
39.53
$
39.53
$
39.53
Refuse Collection & Disposal
$
102,000
5.0% $
10.39
$
10.39
$
10.39
Repair & Maintenance
$
23,000
1.1% $
2.34
$
2.34
$
2.34
Other Costs
$
13,000
0.6% $
1.32
$
1.32
$
1.32
97.5% $ 210.73
$
193.35
Sub-total, M&O Expenses: $ 1,973,000
Add: Bad Debt and Delinquencies:
$
50,000
Sub-total, Common Area Expenses: $ 2,023,000
Less: Other Common Area Income:
$
(42,000)
Common Area Reserve Assessment
$
235,000
Total Common Area Assessment (Rounded) $ 2,216,000
65%
2.5% $
30%
5.09
$
5.09
100.0% $ 215.83
$
198.45
$
(4.28) $
$ 211.55
$
$
5%
$ 170.81
$
(4.28) $
194.17
24.00
$
24.00
$ 236.00
$
218.00
5.09
$ 175.90
(4.28)
$ 171.63
$
24.00
$ 196.00
Courthome M&O Assessment
$
73,000
N/A
$
22.00
Courthome Reserve Assessment
$
328,000
N/A
$
98.00
Tapatio Village M&O Assessment
$
45,000
N/A
N/A
$
49.00
Tapatio Village Reserve Assessment
$9,000
N/A
N/A
$
10.00
Tapatio Village Sub-Association Assessment
$1,800
N/A
N/A
$
2.00
Total 2015 Assessments $ 2,672,800
FY 2014 Assessments
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Percent
Common Area Expenses
Common Area M&O Assessment: $ 1,981,000
$ 8,465
Per Door Monthly Rate
Total
Amount
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N/A
N/A
$ 236.00
$
338.00
$ 257.00
$ 236.00
$
338.00
$ 257.00
TREASURER’S REPORT - Continued from page 12
Delinquencies are currently less than the target maximum of $50,000.
We are spending roughly $1,000 to $2,000 per month on legal expenses
to pursue the largest delinquencies, of which there are ten homeowners
that are over $1,000. The delinquencies are tracked on the following
graph.
13236 N. 7th Street, Suite 4
In the Shaw Butte Center
DON’T FORGET MOM
Phone:
602-942-0122
FAX:
602-942-0130
M-F: 8:30 to 5:30
Sat: 9:00 to 1:00
Respectfully submitted,
Brian & Staff
PTCA Treasurer
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Additional Services:
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CALL: EDWARD OSINSKI, CPA, EA
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717 WEST DUNLAP, SUITE 110
602-944-5458
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S
LANDSCAPING COMMITTEE
BY ANN CARROLL, CHAIR
oon we will see a new landscaping look
along Peoria Street! During May, a
desert garden will be installed around
the 7th Place pool. Much of the large grassy
turf area fronting on Peoria will remain, but the sides, back and
a small portion of the front of the pool area will have a new look
and provide significant water savings for the community. The
corner of North Lane and Peoria will also be updated. Both of
these areas will have less turf and more of a desert garden scape
to save on water usage.
add more color to our landscape and perhaps folks will want to
incorporate them into their own landscape,” she notes.
Continued on page 15
Water cost is the largest part of our homeowners’ monthly
assessment. The installation of a new irrigation system motivated the Landscape Committee to redo these two areas now, with
other areas to follow in the future. As we save money on water,
more funds will be available to reduce common area water consumption, while keeping those areas looking attractive.
We are fortunate to have Helen Bootsma, a certified Master
Gardener, as a committee member. Her plant recommendations
created a substantial cost saving for these projects. Her recomIRRIGATION RENOVATIONS are underway at the 7th Place pool area to be
mendations follow, “These are all low water desert plants and followed by installation of modified desert landscaping. Turf will remain on
several will be new to Pointe Tapatio landscape. They will the Peoria Street segment. Low water usage plants will be introduced. This is
part of the community’s ongoing water conservation efforts.
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LANDSCAPING COMMITTEE - Continued from page 14
Yellow Bulbine is hardy to 10 degrees and is a low water plant. This 12 inch tall plant will bloom from fall to spring with bright
spikes of small yellow-orange flowers.
The Angelita Daisy is a relative newcomer to the horticultural
scene. There are already a few growing successfully along
Peoria. This small 12 inch yellow flowering plant will thrive in
our hot dry summers. It will bloom most of the year, but heaviest
in the spring. Each plant will spread into a 12-inch mound.
There are a few Penstemon plants growing successfully in public
areas. They will bloom prolifically in the spring and seed themselves. Hummingbirds are attracted to their long tubular pink or
orange flowers. Chuparosa plants will bloom throughout the winter and the thin
tubular orange flowers provide a feast for hummingbirds. The
flowers taste like cucumbers, but please don’t use them in your
salads!
Damianita is also a relative newcomer to Arizona landscaping. It is a hit because it is a dense small shrub that is evergreen and
highly aromatic. The small daisy like yellow flowers will cover
the plant in the spring and fall.
x 10 inch shrub will produce clusters of large showy white flowers spring to fall. Other new colorful plants are the Partridge Breast Aloe, White
Plumbago, Coral Fountain, Blue Euphorbia and several new agaves.
Thoughtful planning, including the careful consideration of colorful plants, rock, boulders and borders was the work of members of the Landscape Committee: Joan Kidd, Denise O’Connor,
Helen Bootsma, Anne Triffon and myself. Wendy D’Ulisse, representing the Design Review Committee, provided design consultation and Louis Spector of TLC, our landscaping company,
also provided valuable input. A new member of our committee is
Bob Sorenson.
The committee recently did a drive/walk around the common
areas and gave a list of landscape maintenance issues to our
Property Manager, Howard Flisser, and TLC.
Over time, plants and trees die and need to be replaced, and
some areas become weedy and need attention. The committee
strives to keep up the beautiful appearance of the Pointe community and, at the same time, conserve our precious water.
The Texas Olive will be a new plant to our public areas. This 10
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T
NEWS FROM TAPATIO VILLAGE...
BY JOAN KIDD
he Clubhouse was dark and silent. A small group of people gathered at the locked door. Its mood of anticipation had turned to one of puzzlement and consternation.
Had they not come to a Tapatio Village Community Meeting,
which was held every third Wednesday at 7 pm? Being Village
residents and therefore highly moral and civilized, they neither pounded on the door nor burned a trashcan. They simply
withdrew, muttering unkindly. If they had been present at the
last Village Coffee, as they should have been, they would have
known that the meeting had been cancelled by the unavoidable
absence of both the president and vice president. One month
later, the same place was brilliant with light and ideas. A well
thought out agenda was carried out under the equally brilliant
leadership of President Karen Walls.
The maintenance of the pool area is greatly in need of improvement. Two days a week a Board member finds it necessary to
clean the area herself just to keep it respectable. The situation
has been reported to higher powers but remains the same. Our
TV Board members are flexible, but such chores are not in their
job descriptions. And the pool maintenance company has not
offered to share its income with our Board member. It was suggested that our landscaping company be asked to use their blowers around the pool when it cleans out other areas.
The landscape company, TLC, is to be thanked for improvements made to two bothersome areas. Lovely shrubs have been
planted to shield from view the huge, colorful, above ground
water pipes at the west entrance to the Village, and the grassy
area has been manicured. Rocks have been placed where pipes
drain into the gully and that greatly improves its appearance.
Unfortunately, the spaces between the rocks allow the gully’s
underwear to blow in the wind.
A stroke of genius has led to the compilation of a Master List of
Vendors for the use of Village residents. If there is a leak in the
plumbing or damage to the window you just hurled your computer through, refer to that list for repair recommendations.
Companies and individuals on the list are referred by those who
have used their services successfully and will be added or subtracted as needed.
The much-anticipated Village Coffee will be held on Saturday,
May 23, at 9 am. in the Clubhouse. We offer delicious “bad-foryou” snacks and the opportunity to meet or re-discover neighbors. They are exclusively for Tapatio Village residents.
There is so much to love here in the Village.
The velocity and sound of items moving through the Village was
discussed. Some automobiles, trucks, baby strollers and loose
dogs do not always obey speed limit signs or common sense.
Specific solutions were not decided upon.
The “Stop” sign on the southwest corner of 9th Street and
Clinton is still on the wrong side of the street. Further negotiations with the apartment complex, where it belongs, was recommended.
Tapatio Village now has its own website. The email address is,
not surprisingly, [email protected] where information may
be delivered or received pertaining to Village activities. A list of
options to obtain a new high definition box, at no cost, from Cox
Cable was explained.
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DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE
S
BY BILL CASALE, MEMBER
It’s mosquito season again!
ome of us who have lived in the valley for many years know that in the
past we rarely had a mosquito problem. In the past few years it seems that the mosquitoes have
found us at last! In fact, in 2014 Maricopa County received a
record number of mosquito complaint calls.
Mosquitoes in our community are not just pests; they are a dangerous health risk. While the small mosquitoes found in ponds
are not carriers of the West Nile virus, it’s the larger ones that
come out at night that carry the virus. Not everyone who gets the
virus gets sick, but those who do get “ really ” sick!
So, what can we do to protect ourselves and our neighbors from
mosquito bites and the West Nile virus? Here are some suggestions from Maricopa County Vector Control.
Mosquito Prevention - What You Can Do
1. Get rid of all standing water on your property. Discard
unnecessary containers, including old tires that may catch
and hold water. Drain birdbaths, small ponds, unused fountains, etc. weekly or add mosquito fish (available free from
Maricopa County Vector Control, call for availability) to
any permanent body of water. Repair any water leaks, hose,
sprinkler system, or cooler that may cause water to pond.
2. Control your irrigation. Fill low spots and level your yard
or planters. Don’t over irrigate. Water should never stand
more than three days, even in tree wells. Ditches and culverts should be designed to drain out when not in use. Ditch
banks and tail water ponds should be kept free of vegetation
and floating debris. If underground irrigation system does
not drain, prevent mosquito entrance by closing valves and
providing tight covers or screens on standpipes between irrigations.
3. Miscellaneous. Be sure that your cleanout plug or inspection
hatch is not open even a crack. Drain unused coolers, wading
pools or any unused equipment that may be holding water
accessible to mosquitoes. Wear long sleeves and pants while
out at night.
For more information on mosquito control and the West Nile
virus please go to the Maricopa County Vector Control link
http://www.maricopa.gov/EnvSvc/VectorControl/
And remember – mosquito control is everyone’s concern. Report
standing water when you see it to your neighbors; if no action is
taken, call Maricopa Count Vector Control at (602) 506-6616.
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COMMERCIAL AVIATION PATHS NOW
TRAVEL OVER THE POINTE
Y
BY CHUCK MUNOZ,
AVIATION CONSULTANT & POINTE RESIDENT
ou may have noticed that our once quiet neighborhood now has a steady stream of commercial jet airplanes flying overhead especially in the afternoon
and evening hours. This is due to the Federal Aviation
Administration changing flight routes in and out of Sky
Harbor Airport. The most noticeable difference is that jet
aircraft climbing from Sky Harbor now more closely wrap
around North Mountain at lower altitudes and turn eastbound over Pointe Tapatio while accelerating to cruising
speed. This is what causes the constant afternoon and evening engine roar that we’ve seldom heard before. A string
of airliners now fly over our neighborhood; previously they
were several miles away.
The changes took place on September 18, 2014 with virtually no notice to the community or its leaders. Major flight
path changes such as the new Phoenix routes are normally
advertised months or years in advance, however the federal
government implemented these new flight routes with no
public hearings.
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The City of Phoenix has demanded the FAA revert to the
previous flight routes that overflew industrial areas and
were successfully used for decades. The Phoenix Aviation
Department has collected noise, health, and flight track
data and will use this information as leverage to move the
flight routes back. They still need to hear from affected residents. Noise and related concerns can be called into City
offices at (602) 683-2669.
Phoenix has set up a comprehensive website at skyharbor.
com/flightpaths to inform residents of progress and detail
what actions we can take. You can help return our quiet
skies over Pointe Tapatio by contacting your elected city
and federal representatives at the following numbers: City
Councilman Bill Gates at (602) 262-7441 or email council.
[email protected]; Congressman David Schweikert at
(480) 946-2411 and Senator John McCain (602) 952-2410 or
email www.mccain.senate.gov.
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POOL NEWS…
BY RON ZIZIC
t is pool season again, and hopefully
it will be an enjoyable and safe
one. This can only be achieved if all
residents cooperate in following the rules
outlined in the Pointe Tapatio Resident Rules and Regulations
booklet. These policies were adopted to ensure that all
residents enjoy the pool areas. Courtesy to and consideration of
others can make a great difference.
The ongoing complaints continue: dogs are brought into the
pool areas, alcohol is consumed, and gates are left open. If
dogs or alcoholic beverages are discovered during one of the
unannounced visits of the Maricopa Environmental Quality
Department, the respective pool will be shut down. It is
embarrassing to keep mentioning these violations, but violators
still abuse the rules.
The 7th Place Pool has a new skimmer basket and a new
pump basket. The automatic chlorinator and backwash valve
have been replaced and the spa pump with a ground wire to
the pump has been repaired. According to Maricopa County
regulations a skimmer weir, a 50 foot pool rope, a Coast Guard
ring buoy, a shepherd’s hook, a 16 foot pole and a “No Diving
in Shallow Water” sign have been added. Desert landscaping in
certain areas has begun.
The 11th St. Pool has been treated for black algae. An
automatic pool fill float, a skimmer basket and weir, a seal
assembly pool pump, pump unions and O-rings, and the main
drain cover have all been replaced. A 50-foot pool rope and
a Coast Guard approved buoy, and a thermometer cover to
monitor pool temperatures were added. The main gate closer
was repaired.
The Desert Cove and Tapatio Village pools are ongoing
projects.
As per our contract with our new pool vendor, all pools will
have decks cleaned, bathroom supplies restocked, garbage
emptied, and furniture rearranged. Unfortunately, this didn’t
happen for our Spring Wine and Cheese event. As a new
member of our PTCA Board I will bring this lapse, among
others, to the Board’s attention.
I would like to have volunteers to help with the pool
inspections. It will not take up too much time and your
participation will be most appreciated.
If you have any issues, new ideas or would like to volunteer,
please contact me by phone at (602) 354-7636, cell (602) 4127330, or email [email protected].
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POINTE WEBSITE POINTERS
A
t the PTCA Annual Meeting in March, Website
Administrator and Board member Preston V. McMurry
III gave a presentation on our new website-- http://
pointetapatio.com.
Several homeowners have commented that it is easier to read
and that the URL (http://pointetapatio.com) is much easier to
recall as there are no confusing dashes or extra words, he noted.
Pointe Tapatio’s annual cost has been cut by 67% to
approximately $140. The cost to develop the site was $0. As a
professional web developer, McMurry did it “pro bono.”
A bit about the operation of the site:
The horizontal top menu contains drop down menu items.
Pages contain information that infrequently change. They are
static, and not listed by date. These are the important things,
like Public Safety, Governance, etc. This top menu structure
includes:
Home Page
About Us
* Homeowner Referrals
* Landscaping
Newsletter
* Parking
* Pools
* Property
Management
* Trash & Recycling
* Governance
Assessments
* Board of Directors
* Board Meetings
Elections / Annual Meeting
* Committees
* Design Review Committee
* Rules & Regulations
* Public Safety
Block Watch
Contact Us
“Posts” are quick updates, “articles” if you will, and are listed
by date in reverse chronological order with the most recent first.
The posts are listed in the main body of the home page -- http://
pointetapatio.com -- as well as by category and date archived in
the right column. If you want to see what has just happened at the
Pointe, just look at the home page, McMurry said.
If you get confused about where something might be hidden,
there is a search box in the upper right corner, just above the
calendar. Type in your search term, i.e. “Minutes” or “Design
Review,” and then press enter, he stated.
Finally, the calendar option: upcoming events, social, business or
otherwise, are listed on the calendar. If a date is highlighted, that
means there is an event that day. Click the date for details. If you
have an event you wish to add, let me know, he added.
If you have any questions or comments, send an email to
Preston McMurry III, the web administrator, at web_admin@
pointetapatio.com.
The clear plastic recycling bags
provided free of charge to Pointe
residents are to be used ONLY for
recyclable items. Please do not use
them for food, landscaping materials
or other trash.
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.
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RECYCLING BAGS
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WELCOME TO THE POINTE
W
e 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 held the first Sunday in December.
Also enjoy the many 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 information at 678-5514 or [email protected]), for Mah Jongg (contact Marion Schatell for information at 944-7540 or
email [email protected]) and for computer classes (contact Michelle Bryant at 410-0298).
The Pointe Tapatio Board of Directors (PTCA) encourages residents to volunteer on the many community committees.
For further information, please contact PTCA President Wendy D’Ulisse at 730-0372 or via email at [email protected].
Brent R. Ballard
James L. Emerson
Deborah A. McMullen
William Benner
William & Elizabeth Erwin
J. Adam Rainwater
Thomas Calkins &
Andrew Hasbun
John B. Smelser
Thomas Duenkel, Jr.
Geri B. Martin
Patricia C. Briggs
Nigel P.D. De Gale
Frank & Nadiya Fiel
Ahmad Ali Omar Mahmood
Eric Slominski
Victoria L. Wilmarth
Computer Problems?
Here’s who your
Tapatio Neighbors recommend…
Michelle Bryant
Pointe Tapatio’s
Computer Doctor
“Continuing the Tradition…”
Don’t let computer problems ruin your whole day.
Call (602) 410-0298
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CAUTION ADVISED ON PURCHASING WATER/SEWER INSURANCE
H
BY PRESTON V. MCMURRY III, PTCA BOARD MEMBER
ave you received an apparently official letter on
City of Phoenix letterhead offering water and
sewer line insurance? Say hello to Service Line
Warranties of America (SLWA). It appears governmental,
but is not.
SLWA is a real business that has paid the City of Phoenix
and 130 or more cities nationwide for the use of the city’s
official logo. But law does not require line insurance, so
you suffer no legal repercussion for ignoring it.
Our PTCA owns the water and sewage lines within the
community, thus they are privately held and not a part
of the City of Phoenix water/sewer complex. The HOA,
as well as homeowner’s private insurance pays for any
damages. Street lines within our complex, excepting Peoria
Avenue, are the HOA’s responsibility.
Also, SLWA only covers water/sewer lines between your
house and the street, not within your house. You’d still be
on the hook for that. While water/sewer line repairs can
easily run into thousands of dollars, they are relatively rare.
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Several local consumer reporters -- “CBS 5” and “3 On
Your Side” -- have looked into SLWA: “The City of Phoenix
was paid $216 thousand by Service Line Warranties
of America. The City will also get 12% of the revenue
generated from homeowners who buy into the program
for which ‘the City has no responsibility or liability for the
warranty program’ ... The company has an A+ rating with
the Better Business Bureau.” (“3 On Your Side.”)
A similar company, “HomeServe,” was investigated by
“Call 12 For Action,” which at the time of reporting had
been given a “D” rating by the Better Business Bureau.
Finally, a personal story from Pointe neighbor who signed
up for SLWA’s water and sewer coverage, but when she
received her documentation, it only mentioned water
coverage. Could be an honest mistake. I, on the other hand,
tossed my letter straight in the trash. You will need to make
your own risk assessment. As always, use such on-line
sources as Google for more information.
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POINTE BLOCK WATCH NEWS
We are the eyes and ears of the Pointe Tapatio community.
Report all criminal or suspicious activity to the Phoenix police.
THREE WAYS TO FILE A POLICE REPORT
1. Call 911
2. Call Crime Stop: (602) 262-6151.
3. Report online: phoenix.gov/police (Click “Online Reporting”
on left side of screen)
OUR PHOENIX POLICE LIAISON
Phoenix Police: Officer Butch Titus is the off-duty Phoenix
Police Department coordinator for our community. Phone: (602) 495-5006
Email: [email protected]
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VACATION NOTIFICATIONS
You may notify our police patrol if you will be away from home
for an extended period. Call the Desert Horizon precinct at (602)
495-5006 and send an email to Officer Titus at thepointepd@aol.
com.
GET CERTIFIED!
The Phoenix Police Department offers a one-day training session for those interested in Block Watch leadership or conducting walking patrols. For information contact the Phoenix Block
Watch Coordinator at (602) 495-0597 or by email at deborah.
[email protected].
The next meeting of the Pointe Tapatio Book
Club is on May 21, to discuss the selection,
“All the Light We Cannot See,” by Anthony
Doerr. The selection for the June 18 meeting
is “The Devil in the Grove,” by Gilbert King.
On July 16, the book selection is “The Rosie
Project,” by Graeme Simsion. The book club
meets at 7 pm.
Please contact Peg Adams at peg.adams312@gmail.
com or by calling (602) 997-9859 for information
regarding meeting locations and any date or book
selection changes.
COFFEE HOUSE MUSINGS
BY LINDA BILQUE
Hi everyone, I hope you have been out on the trails and
enjoying our beautiful spring and wonderful Phoenix
Mountains Preserve. Every first and third Saturday, North
Mountain Visitor Center offers live music and coffee so when
you get done with your hike stop in the Visitor Center and
enjoy acoustic music in a beautiful relaxed setting! We’ve had
some wonderful talent this year and hope you will stop in for a
listen as you take in all the stunning pictures and educational
materials the center has to offer!
Good music makes everything better!
Upcoming Musicians:
May 16th: Barbara Herber and Dave Bauman Carter Family Sound
June 6th: Elizabeth Tighe - Young Singer Songwriter
June 20th: Three-Legged Dog – Acoustic Country
NORTH MOUNTAIN VISITOR CENTER
BROWN BAG
WORKSHOP SERIES
Join
us for fascinating facts, fun, and fellowship. A series of
workshops pertaining to our beautiful Mountains Preserve
is being offered at the North Mountain Visitor Center, 12950
N. 7th Street. They will be held at 12 noon on the following
date. Please bring your lunch and enjoy the presentation. These
workshops will last about an hour and are free to the public.
Please register by sending an e-mail to Cheryl Toloskiewich. @
[email protected].
Saturday, June 6th:
Footloose From Phoenix: Some Pretty Amazing Hikes, by Ted
Tenny, is a guidebook for wild, woolly, scenic hikes that are easily reached from Phoenix. Arizona’s starkly beautiful mountains are best explored on foot. As an Arizona hiker since 1961
and full-time resident for 24 years, Ted has found out-of-theway hikes accessible from central Arizona but too often overlooked, most of them never appearing in a guidebook. These
hikes are described in vivid detail, with plenty of color photos.
Don’t miss the controversial discussion of hike rating standards.
Accurate topographic hiking maps are Ted’s specialty.
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