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January 2014
OPEN BOARD MEETING
Volume 16 Issue 1
LANDSCAPE & ROADS
Thursday, January 23rd, at the
COMMMITTEE MEETING
clubhouse. Meet & Greet 6:00pm. 1st Monday of each month
Meeting starts at 6:30 pm.
2pm at the clubhouse
COMMUNICATIONS
ACTION & ADVISORY
COMMITTEE
RECREATIONAL
FACILITIES COMMITTEE
MEETING
1st Monday of each month
4pm at the clubhouse
2nd Monday of each month
1pm at the clubhouse
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
COMMITTEE
2nd Tuesday of each month
7:00pm at the clubhouse
Another year has gone by; boy they sure seem to fly, don’t they?
You know Kay & I have been here over 10 years now. It seems like
we moved in a year or so ago.
I want to take a little DSO space to personally
thank some folks for all their interest, help, and
dedication to the Peralta Trails Community.
First, I want to thank the volunteers who have
stepped up to give their time and effort into making
Peralta Trails the great community it is…thank you
Board Members…thank you Committee Members…
thank you one and all. You know who you are…
please give yourself a “High Five”. I know that
without all our volunteers things don’t happen!
By the way, we have room on our committees, so don’t hesitate
to get an application from Jomar to join us in our work around
Peralta. We have the Architectural Review Committee,
Communications Action and Advisory Committee, Finance
SAVE THESE DATES!
JANUARY
KEY/KEY 9114
FEBRUARY KEY/KEY 9214
A Happy & Prosperous New Year to Everyone
A New Years Greetings from Peralta Trails HOA Board
President, Wayne Karver
PERALTA TRAILS
GATE CODES 2014
MARCH
KEY/KEY 9314
APRIL
KEY/KEY 9414
MAY
KEY/KEY 9514
JUNE
KEY/KEY 9614
JULY
KEY/KEY 9714
AUGUST
KEY/KEY 9814
SEPTEMBER KEY/KEY 9914
OCTOBER
KEY/KEY 9104
NOVEMBER KEY/KEY 9114
Committee, Landscape Review
Committee and Social Activities
DECEMBER KEY/KEY 9124
Committee. In addition there is
the Recreational Facilities
Committee for Desert Glory homeowners. Why not join one or
more?
Oh, I also want to thank all our Peralta Trails
residents for making and keeping Peralta Trails the
loveliest little ‘gold nugget’ in Gold Canyon.
This past year we didn’t get all the things done we
wanted, but not because we were not working. It
sometimes takes more time to accomplish our goals
than we like, but we will not let that deter us. I know
with help from everyone we’ll see some great new
things in Peralta Trails...so keep an eye out in 2014!
My New Year’s wish is Peralta Trails Community has plenty of
those great volunteers, both old (not in years) and new. See you
around the neighborhood.
Have a great New Year! Wayne Karver
Trails at the moment. Is your home in one
of them? Find out more at
[email protected] or call 920 621-5007
Footprints Matter to Us: Saturday, January
Candidates Forum: Thursday February
18th, 8:00am until noon. Meet at
13th, 6:30pm at The Best Western, Gold
PeraltaTrail Elementary under the blue
Canyon. Meet the people running to fill the
awning and join your neighbors in cleaning 2 available seats on the Board of Directors.
up the desert that surrounds our
This will be your opportunity to hear their
community. See what a difference you can ideas and to pose any questions that you
make in a few short hours.
may have.
www.footprintsmatter.org or call 480 983-2171
Lost Dutchman Mile 7 Booster Squad:
Neighborhood Watch: Thursday, January Sunday February 16th, 7:30am. Gather at
16th, 6:00pm at the clubhouse.
the crossover by gates 1 & 2 to applaud and
There are ten active groups within Peralta cheer on marathon runners participating in
the Lost Dutchman Marathon as they pass
through our community. Contact
[email protected].
Annual HOA Meeting & Election:
Thursday February 27th, sign in from
6:00pm. Meeting starts at 6:30pm at The
Best Western, Gold Canyon.
Community-wide Chili Cook Off:
Saturday March 22nd from to 4:00pm to
7:00pm, on the clubhouse patio. Prizes will
be awarded for cornbread and chili recipes.
Easter Egg Hunt: for all Peralta Kiddies on
Saturday April 19th from 10:30am until
noon, at the clubhouse.
January 2014
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PERALTA TRAILS HOA TREASURER'S UPDATE
Financial
Update Nov
2013
Homeowners Association
Current Year
Thru Nov
Prior Year
Recreational Facilities
Increase
Current Year
(Decrease)
Thru Nov
Prior Year
Increase
(Decrease)
Reserve Cash
1,422,487.12 1,411,186.79
11,300.00
204,520.90
201,359.96
3,160.94
Total Cash
1,931,865.05 1,919,396.08
12,468.64
257,965.61
255,951.27
2,014.34
Thru Nov
Budget
Variance
Thru Nov
Budget
Variance
Total Income
530,887.64
513,535.00
17,352.64
161,741.25
160,023.00
1,718.25
Total Expense
472,862.40
508,385.40
(35,523.00)
152,179.75
159,740.00
(7,560.25)
58,025.24
5,149.60
52,875.64
9,561.50
283.00
9,278.50
Difference
GREETINGS FROM THE PERALTA TRAILS LANDSCAPE AND ROADS
COMMITTEE
From John Paddison
The LRC members met on December 2nd and the following is a report on the results of that meeting.
DESIGN PLAN #1, for the beautification of the entrance to Peralta Trails and the median along Peralta Road. Bids for the
project are still being solicited, so the planting has been postponed until March. Remember, for more information about the
design for the project, please visit the following website:
http://www.earthsmartdesign.com/ .
MISTLETOE PROJECT QUALITY CONTROL INSPECTION and TREE PRUNING PROPOSAL. These projects are ongoing and
are being monitored by designated LRC members.
COMMON AREA FENCING PROPOSAL, OVERNITE PARKING ISSUE PROPOSAL, and LANDSCAPE CONTRACT REVIEW. All
items have been scheduled for presentation and discussion at the January 6th LRC meeting.
VOLUNTEERS. As a committee we are hoping to tie this element into the Neighborhood Watch Program. The LRC needs
community volunteers to be involved with future LRC efforts to enhance the beauty of the PTC
GATES MAINTENANCE CONTRACT and STREET SWEEPING CONTRACT REVIEW. These contracts will be reviewed by LRC
members in the coming months.
The LRC meetings are held on the first Monday, at 2 pm in the Community Clubhouse. All Peralta Trail residents are welcome
to sit in and contribute their ideas and concerns.
The members of the LRC would like to wish everyone a happy and successful new year!
THANK YOU SANTA & CO.
The turn out for A Visit with Santa on
December 14th was disappointingly low—a
surprise when recalling the popularity of last
year’s jam-packed event. However, a
beautiful day, sugary treats and excited
kiddies made for a fun-filled afternoon.
Thank you to all who participated and
to everyone who brought donations
for the food bank.
January 2014
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FOOTPRINTS MATTER TO US
By Sue Schaffer
You are invited to participate in an event that is guaranteed to make
you feel good—Footprints Matter to Us. Come help us clean up the
desert that surrounds our wonderful Gold Canyon Community.
Footprints Matter has identified areas in the State Land along Peralta
Road and in the foothills of the Superstition Mountains that are in need
of our help. So many residents and visitors enjoy the many outdoor
activities available in the Superstition Wilderness Area but sadly the very
remoteness that we cherish makes these areas vulnerable to abuse.
Illegally dumped trash and broken glass and shell casings left by illegal
target shooters are hazardous to wildlife and create a blight on the landscape.
At 8:00am on Jan. 18th, we will meet at Peralta Trail Elementary School. Coffee and goodies well be available at sign-in.
Clean-up areas have been identified and will be assigned to varying groups. Each group will be supported by heavier
equipment to pick up the bigger items.
To date, over 800 volunteers have taken part in Footprints Matter and with the generous support of local businesses
and organizations, more that 200 tons of debris has been hauled away. For more info go to www.footprintsmatter.org.
If you would like to join us, please RSVP to [email protected] or 480-983-2171
Sponsored by Superstition Area Land Trust & Pinal Partnership, Northern Open Space Group
NEED TO GET A MESSAGE OUT?
DO THIS: Contact Dave Barton at [email protected] and he can put your notice on www.peraltahoa.com. There is
no charge to Peralta Trails residents who wish to advertise their business or post a message regarding a missing pet or lost item.
DO NOT DO THIS: Attaching flyers etc. on the gates is unsightly, damages the paint and is in violation of our community
rules. Also, it is illegal to affix anything to the mailboxes. Please help keep our neighborhood neat and litter-free.
FIRPTA—WHAT-THE?
Kurt Mengle explains…
No, it’s not a giant Frappuccino but you may feel you need one if you are a resident of another country and pause to consider
the details involved should you decide at some point to sell the home that you own here in the United States.
FIRPTA—The Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act was enacted in 1980 and provides that if a seller of real property is a
“foreign person”, the BUYER—this is commonly done in the escrow process--must withhold a tax equal to 10% of the gross
purchase price, unless an exemption applies. (26 U.S.C.A. 1445(a).) The withholding is to ensure that the seller pays U.S. taxes
on any taxable gains.
There are numerous exemptions to the FIRPTA withholding requirement. The most common exemption is when the seller
furnishes a non-foreign affidavit stating under penalty of perjury that the seller is not a foreign person. 26 U.S.C.A. 1445(b)(2).
Another exemption is a transaction involving transfer of property acquired for use as the buyer’s residence and the purchase
price does not exceed $300,000 US. 26 U.S.C. 1445(b)(5). There are occupancy requirements set forth in the latter exemption
for this purpose. Other exemptions may apply as well.
If applicable, the procedure for sending the taxed funds to the I.R.S. is done through the escrow process after all necessary
affidavits have been completed. When you purchased your home in Peralta Trails, or anywhere in the U.S. for that matter, and
used a real estate Broker, FIRPTA requirements were a part of the purchase contract you signed.
Kurt Mengle is a Peralta Trails homeowner and an Associate Broker and licensed real estate instructor with
West USA Realty, Corporate Division.
IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS
p Pinal Count Sheriff Department: Dial 911
Jomar Association Services
6140 S. Kings Ranch Road
Gold Canyon, AZ 85118
Non Emergency: 800-352-3796
Apache Junction Fire District: Dial 911
Non Emergency: 480-982-4440
!Snake Removal (24 hour): Dial 911
PRSRT STD
US POSTAGE PAID
APACHE JUNCTION , AZ
PERMIT NO. 5400
(state this not an emergency, it is a snake removal call.)
h Southwest Ambulance/EMT: Dial 911
N National Poison Control 1-800-222-1222
Jomar Gold Canyon Office: 480-288-8335
Jomar Emergency Line: 480-898-4202
Jomar Main Office: 480-892-5222
FORWARD SERVICE REQUESTED
HANDY EMAIL ADDRESSES
Volunteer Website
www.peraltahoa.com
Landscape and Roads Committee
[email protected]
Recreational Facilities Committee
[email protected]
Clubhouse Online Calendar
www.localendar.com/public/desertglory
CLUB HAPPENINGS & EVENTS
©2010 Peralta Trails HOA The Dark Skies Observer is a
publication of the Peralta Trails Homeowner’s Association.
PERALTA TRAILS HIKING GROUP PERALTA FILLIES RED HAT
Are you planning on New Year Resolutions that include
SOCIETY
increasing your outdoor physical activities? How about joining
your neighbors in hiking? We plan our hikes a month or two in
advance and rate them from easy, moderate and challenging.
Easy hikes are 3-5 mi r/t and you can fit them in your schedule!
Make plans to come out and join us on the trails in 2014! Send
me an email to [email protected] to learn more
about the hiking group and hikes or call me, hikerbarb, at
602-316-3919
BOOK CLUB
CONTACT: Dotty Bushno, Membership Madam, at
[email protected]
Tai Chi
Join Jan for an hour of Sunset Tai Chi, Tuesday evenings at 5pm.
Tai Chi has easy, gentle flowing movements to help with
balance, concentration, to relieve stress and tension, and to
calm the mind. Contact Jan at [email protected] or
618 593-7749
We are reading "The Song of Willow Frost" by Jamie Ford for the
January 20th book club meeting. So for February 17th I will mix
it up a bit by choosing "Orange is the New Black" by Piper
Kerman. You may have seen the Netflix series about an upscale
woman's year in prison, but the book is highly rated.
CONTACT: Rosemary at 480 982-0329.
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Madro at [email protected] or call 480 288-8335.