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Pointes of Interest
BOARD MEETINGS
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.
NEW PTCA BOARD MEMBERS
Preston McMurry, left, and Alexandra
Kidd, right are joined by Virginia
Counts at a gathering to informally
discuss the years upcoming issues.
VICE PRESIDENTS CONFER...Former
PTCA Board Vice President Tom Haladyna
and current Board Vice President Wendy
D’Ulisse chat during an open house event
hosted by D’Ulisse.
NEXT OPEN FORUM
An Open Homeowners’ Forum
is held at the beginning of
each Board meeting.
FOR THE FOLLOWING
MONTHS:
•May 22
•June 26
•July 24
Our website:
www.pointe-tapatio-hoa.org
May-June 2014
Inside this Issue…
From the President.............3
Pool News...........................6
Landscape Committee........7
Tapatio Village News..........8
Treasurer’s Report............12
Parking Committee..........15
Water Conservation.......... 17
Hospitality Committee..... 19
Design Review..................20
Block Watch......................22
RETIRING BOARD MEMBER
Clarence Bruce with Joan Kidd
discuss issues at Tapatio Village.
COUNTING THE VOTES…clockwise, from left,
Dorothy Wilson, Marion Schatell, Carla Schwarte
and Sharon Daggett.
FIVE NEW MEMBERS JOIN PTCA BOARD
With the results of the 2014 PTCA election
completed, five new members will join the
existing three Board members. One seat remains open. The Board is seeking applicants
to fill this one-year post. See story on this
page.
Two hundred and fifty-two ballots were
submitted. Candidates receiving threeyear terms include Kerry Brough, Steven
Hoffman and Alexandra Kidd. Candidates
receiving two-year terms were Preston
McMurry and Serena Stout. One other candidate was disqualified for not being on the
title deed to her residence.
New officers were announced at the April
Board meeting and include; Dorothy Wilson,
president, Wendy D’Ulisse, vice president
and Kerry Brough, treasurer.
PTCA SEEKING APPLICANT TO FILL BOARD OPENING
Despite recent Board elections, the PTCA is
still one member short of its total capacity of
9 seats.
Any resident interested in filling the
vacant two-year term post needs to be a
homeowner, current on PTCA dues and assessments, and must submit a statement of
150 words regarding why they wish to serve
on the Board. Submissions should be sent
via email to PTCA President Dorothy Wilson
at [email protected], or mailed to the
office of the property manager Howard
Flisser at The Osselaer Company, 532 E.
Maryland Ave, Suite F, Phoenix, AZ 85012.
The Board will make their selection at the
May 22 meeting. At this time one candidate
has submitted papers.
For further information contact Wilson
by calling (602) 332-1844 or via email at
[email protected].
Board of Directors
Committees and
Property Management
When communicating via email,
be sure to use subject title “PTCA
Issues”
President / Hospitality
DOROTHY WILSON ('15)
332-1844
[email protected]
Vice President / Design Review
WENDY D’ULISSE (‘16)
354-5717
[email protected]
Secretary/Treasurer
KERRY BROUGH (‘17)
818-7924
[email protected]
– OTHER BOARD MEMBERS –
VIRGINIA COUNTS (‘15)
(480) 241-0101
[email protected]
W
WELCOME TO THE POINTE…
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. 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 information, 678-5514 or
[email protected]; the book club, contact Peg Adams for more information, at 997-9859, or
[email protected], and Mah Jongg, contact Marion Schatell for more information
944-7540 or email [email protected].
The Pointe Tapatio Board of Directors (PTCA) encourages residents to volunteer on the
many community committees. For further information on this aspect, please contact PTCA
President Dorothy Wilson at 332-1844 or via mail at [email protected].
Robert & Mirela Lawry
Frederick & Marilyn Wilson
Paula Duistermars
Clinton Sharp
Michael & Karen Jessen
Jacqueline Mullen
William Maynard
Mansour H. Gebara
Sandra & Steven M. Gonzales
Anne L. Saletta
James & Sharon Croft
Michael & Terri Mesquita
Sharon Stimson
Frank & Constance Robinson
Frank & Paula Kay Cappelletti
STEVEN HOFFMAN ('17)
434-2379
[email protected]
ALEXANDRA KIDD ('17)
[email protected]
PRESTON MCMURRY (‘16)
[email protected]
SERENA STOUT (‘16)
819-5914
[email protected]
Block Watch
MARY SCANLON
943-4130
[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]
Advertising
OLIE BALL
870-9787
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Our Pointe –– a Newsletter for Pointe Tapatio Homeowners and Residents
From the President...
A new Pointe Tapatio Community Association Board of Directors was seated at the April meeting. We are
still short one person to make up a full nine-member board, but that issue will be handled at the May meeting.
Five out of the eight members are serving their very first term. What these members may lack in experience
they certainly make up for in enthusiasm and a passion for the life-style found here at Pointe Tapatio. We are
a diverse group that includes the business community, an artist, a medical doctor, and a realtor. I am thrilled that we have representation from all three property segments; the Single-family homes, Courthomes, and Tapatio Village. With such diversity,
I expect this Board will have fresh and different points of view. I plan to foster a culture of mutual respect where all thoughts
and opinions will be heard and considered.
The previous boards have assured that Pointe Tapatio remains a very desirable community and we are committed to continue
that effort. We are fiscally in better shape than many other HOA’s in the Valley, but as our community ages, we are faced with
increased issues of maintenance and upkeep. The Landscaping and Water Conservation committees that has accomplished so
much in the past few years will remain in place. Block Watch continues to strive to keep our community safe. Other committees
may be formed or disbanded in the process.
We come with fresh faces and new ideas, but we have inherited a
strong foundation. All of us are committed to making our community the best that it can be.
Our Board meetings are held on the fourth Thursday monthly, except for August and November. We meet at 6 pm., in the Tapatio
Village Clubhouse, and I encourage residents to attend and participate in the governing process of our Pointe community.
May-June 2014 Edition
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T
Board Tackles the Issue Of
More or Less Speed Bumps
in the Community
he often contentious issue of the quantity and
effectiveness of the community’s street speed bumps
came under review at the April PTCA Board meeting.
Board member Virginia Counts who questioned the amount
and severity of many of the speed bumps brought the issue
forward. Discussion ensued regarding modification of the
bumps into the more gradual rolling speed “humps.”
At the suggestion of Property Manager Howard Flisser, the
Board accepted a modified speed bump as an alternative.
Two specific sites were identified for modification. On a
motion by Vice President Wendy D’Ulisse, it was agreed to
spend no more than $1200 for two bump modifications. Both
sites are located on Sahuaro, one west of Tapatio Drive, the
second west of 10th Place.
JULY HOLIDAY SCHEDULE FOR
TRASH & RECYCLING…
Due to the July 4th holiday, Recycling pick-up has been
re-scheduled for Thursday, July 3. Regular trash pick-up
will remain the same, on Wednesday July 2. Please mark
your calendar.
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.
In a dissenting vote, Board member Steven Hoffman stated
he personally had encountered car damage by speeding
through the bumps, and thought it reinforced the goal of the
discouraging speeding traffic.
Board member Alexandra Kidd noted that driving over the
bumps at an angle minimizes the impact on vehicles on the
more severe bumps.
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caution advised on purchasing
water/sewer insurance
H
BY PRESTON MCMURRY, PTCA BOARD MEMBER
ave you received an apparently official
letter on City of Phoenix letterhead
offering water & sewer line insurance? Say hello to Service Line Warranties of
America (SLWA). It appears governmental, but is not.
Our PTCA owns the sewage lines, and the water lines from the
meter to the street. These connection lines are covered by the
HOA and basic homeowners insurance. The street water lines
are owned and maintained by the City of Phoenix.
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.
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.
RESULTS OF THE HAZARDOUS WASTE PICK-UP
Howard Flisser, the Pointe property manager reported the results of the 2014 Hazardous Waste Pick-up. The ecletic mix of
disposables included; approximately 235 one gallon paint containers, 48 quart cans of paint, 5 quart cans of stain.
Also, 20 5-gallon cans with material inside, 10 empty 5-gallon
cans, 8 containers of wall board compound or stucco patch, 2
pipe cement containers, 30 plus spray cans and one muriatic
acid container.
Electronics included 8 televisions/monitors, telephones, and
computer printers.
Otherwise included were; 30 or more fluorescent tubes, a car
battery, CFL bulbs, Alkaline batteries too numerous to count
and propane tanks.
Hard to classify items included electric can openers, oxygen
bottle cart and a lighted make-up mirror.
May-June 2014 Edition
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POOL NEWS…
A
s the traditional Spring Break descended on us, our
pools once again were filled with winter visitors,
and with summer approaching, more usage is
expected. Residents should remind their guests of a few
basic pool usage guidelines.
Children need to be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Teens should be cautioned about diving in our very
shallow pools as well as being courteous to other guests.
Alcoholic beverages are also prohibited. All beverages
need to be in plastic containers. No glass is permitted
around the pools. The Maricopa County Department of
Health & Environmental Service regularly monitors our
pools and if glass containers are found, even in the trash
bins, the pools will be shut down.
All pool areas are “Smoke-Free” zones.
During April the chairs at all of the pools have been
repaired, and a table at the Desert Cove pool was retopped. A clock was replaced at the 7th Place pool and a
bathroom sink repaired after it was reported that there
was no water coming from a faucet, according to Property
Manager, Howard Flisser.
There have been no recent vandalism reports, but
residents are urged to be vigilant. Do not to let anyone
into the pool areas who does not have a pool access key.
Alert Crime Stop at (602) 262-6151, or our community
liaison, Officer Dawn Vaughn at (602) 571-3374 or if it is
an emergency, please call 911 if suspicious activity occurs.
Large “floaties” or pool toys are not allowed. These are
relatively small recreational pools and space precludes
enormous pool toys.
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Landscaping Committee Report
By Virginia Counts, Chair
H
opefully you have noticed
some of the areas in our
community that have been
revised to a lower water use landscaping. Some of our
neighbors have taken some excellent pictures of the new
landscaping; we hope you are enjoying the new scene!
We are continuing to work to develop a new contract
for landscaping and would gladly take assistance from
community members that are interested in helping
update our month-to-month landscaping maintenance
contract.
conservation committee, I
urge all of us to test-run our
home watering systems to
look for leaks. I know I’ve got
one in my front yard. Many
of our systems are nearing the end of life and need some
attention. Please consider checking yours to make sure
there are no leaks. We will be seal-coating the roads soon,
so you can help avoid stains on the new, clean, shiny
roads we all pay for by avoiding water leaks.
At this time of growth in spring, please consider looking
over your property for trees that might need to be
trimmed or in some cases removed. Many of us have
beautiful Ficus trees that cause a lot of damage to house
foundations, sewer lines, and fences. Take a look around
and make sure your trees are in shape to make it through
the summer storm season.
While a new board member is taking over the water
Letter to the Editor:
La Paloma Flowers
The Neighborhood Florist
13240 N 7th St
St. Phoenix
P
www.lapalomaflowers.com
602-863-1515
Friday Flower Happy Hour
Fridays from 2-5:30.
50% off cash & carry flowers.
Holidays are excluded from Promotion.
I am so excited the see the massive upgrades with all the work being done along
the exterior perimeter along 7th street. It
is so nice to see that aspect of our property
getting a much-needed face-lift.
I wanted to thank the Committee and Board
for deploying resources and attention to the
raised planter at the far southeast corner of
our property on 7th street. I noticed quite
some time ago that it has been cleaned out,
cleaned up, filled with soil and for the first
time in many years, fully landscaped with
beautiful flowers.
I appreciate these efforts to improve the
appearance of our entire property very
much. It looks great!
With much appreciation,
Michael Broadhead
May-June 2014 Edition
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NEWS FROM
TAPATIO VILLAGE...
BY CLARENCE BRUCE • TAPATIO
VILLAGE ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT
W
ith the assistance of our
management company, Tapatio
Village has made several revisions
to our window washing, extinguishing termites and
maintaining and improving our landscaping. The landscaping
is in its second year and it appears to continue to thrive.
It’s spring, and we are once again cursed with an invasion of
pigeons who I am told will usually return to where they were
born which is a good reason to re-locate the present group.
602-717-8725
We are having some problems with 2 or 3 habitual overnight
parkers. We will issue the stern warnings and hope we don’t
have to pursue it further.
It is getting warm in Phoenix and we must
once again bid farewell to our Snowbirds
until the fall. They are a good group and
will be missed until fall.
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Water Conserving Landscape Designs Installed
n October of 2012, the PTCA Board requested resident participation in planning
a review of landscaping services and water usage aimed at cutting the spiraling
usage and resultant cost to the Pointe HOA.
The effort was spearheaded by then-Board Vice President Tom Haladyna.
He organized three work groups, each charged with a different aspect of the effort:
a water usage and conservation sub-committee, a committee to develop a Request
for Proposals (RFP) for landscaping and water conservation services, and a subcommittee to suggest areas in the community where water conservation could be
accomplished by renovating the landscaping.
Ann Carroll chairs this latter group, with members Jim Adams, Joan Kidd and Denise
O’Connor. Former Pointe resident Ron Tatsciore also provided assistance. Both Kidd
and Tatasciore have extensive backgrounds in landscape design.
The group was intent on maintaining the Mediterranean landscape appearance of
the Pointe, and prioritized five projects for renovation. These were the perimeter
of the property on 12th Street from Sahuaro south to Peoria. Water overrun in this
area had long been discussed. A spray irrigation system was replaced with a more
efficient drip system. Turf was removed and replaced with a grave ground cover,
Riprap rock and low water use plantings installed.
LANDSCAPE DESIGNER Joan Kidd, stands
amid her completed water conservation
designed kiosk on 10th Street. It includes a
thornless Palo Verde tree and retention of
an existing Olive tree for shade. A resident
of Tapatio Village, Kidd also designed the
renovations to the 9th Place kiosk. Unique
use of pavers for walkways to the mailboxes,
and dry pebble creeks are an important
aspect of her designs.
Tackling the 7th Street property boundary was
more of a challenge. There was strong support
from the committee as a whole to retain the
grass in the area. The decision was made to
retain the grass areas at the entrances to the
community at Clinton and Peoria. Changes to
the irrigation system, installation of low water
usage plants, and a gravel ground cover were
decided upon.
RON TATASCIORE…an internationally known landscape architect
re-designed the 8th Street kiosk on
the street where he resided. The
project required the removal of
excessive water consuming plants,
a re-design of pathways, and a
small grass area to allow for the
dog owners and residents on the
street to gather. He holds his original detailed design for the project.
Three kiosk areas were also prioritized.
Specifically, two, one located on 9th Place and
the other on 10th Street, just north of Sahuaro
which had fallen in disrepair. Again, new drip
irrigation systems were installed, as well as
pavers, river rock design accents and low water
usage plants.
The largest of the kiosks located on 8th
Street, south of Clinton, posed a unique
problem in that maintaining the existing
appearance required an overuse of water.
Two large Pampas grass clusters coupled
with an expanse of grass provided an
excellent opportunity for water
conservation. The Pampas grass
was removed, as was most of the
turf with an exception of a center
“oasis” area. A drip irrigation
system was installed as were low
water use plants, gravel ground
cover and paved pathways.
TOM HALADYNA, the PTCA director who
initiated the overall water conservation
project stands at the recently converted 9th
Place kiosk, one of the remaining three in the
community to be converted to Xeriscaping.
The committee appreciates the
assistance of Matt Osselaer of
our management company for
his and his vendors’ assistance
in making these water saving
changes.
RETAINING turf at community entrances
while integrating water conserving landscaping was the goal of Ann Carroll, chair of
the Landscape Design Sub-committee. The
result of this effort on 7th Street are turf
areas in the background, a gravel pathway
with low water usage plants, and replacing
sprinklers with a drip irrigation system to
accommodate existing trees.
PERIMETER PROPERTY on 12th Street, from
Sahuaro south to Peoria has been long been
considered a prime example of community water
misuse. Committee member Jim Adams is seen
with recently completed renovations that include
low water use plants, a drip irrigation system
rather than sprinklers, and the removal of grass
replaced by gravel and Riprap rock.
May-June 2014 Edition
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Remembering Beth Shebek…
A compassionate, always caring and gracious member of the Pointe
community passed away in March. She and her husband, Tom Haladyna
met and married in 1994. Following Tom’s sabbatical leave at Princeton,
the couple moved to the Pointe. Seeking a stronger community here,
they both became involved in Pointe activities. She served as the PTCA
Website manager, on the Hospitality Committee, the “Welcome to the
Pointe,” committee, and the Pointe Book Club.
Prior to retiring, she worked at ASU-West. Aside from her many
community activities she was an avid outdoors person enjoying walking, hiking and biking. Her
creative sewing and quilting projects are legendary, as well as her collection of more than
1,000 pictures of cloud formations that she accumulated, a unique interest she enjoyed.
Born in Riverside, Iowa, following college, she moved to Denver, CO. and then to
Moon Valley in the 1970’s with her four children, Chris, Denise, Pat and Yolanda. She
remained very close to her children and five grandchildren.
Beth will be greatly missed by her husband, Tom, a former PTCA Board member,
family and so many friends here at the Pointe.
Trust.
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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.
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 T O YO U R P ET • DA I LY V I S I TS • 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
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T
CITY BUDGET CUTS MAY CLOSE SUNNYSLOPE COMMUNITY CENTER
he draft budget for the City of Phoenix recommends the closing of the Sunnyslope Community
Center. This is a facility that many Pointe residents utilize for Yoga, Tai Chi, and Zumba classes as
well as walking and exercise facilities. It also provides
educational and sports activities in the summer months
for the youth in the Sunnyslope community.
Our City Councilman, Bill Gates, has stated, “While
community centers, senior centers, and programs have
The next meeting of the Pointe Tapatio
Book Club is on June 19 to discuss the
selection “Stiff” by Mary Roach. On
July 17, the Club will discuss “The AllGirl Filling Station’s Last Reunion” by
Fannie Flagg, and on August 21, the
selection is “The Maid’s Version” by
Daniel Woodrell. The book club meets at
7 pm.
Please
contact
Peg
Adams
at
[email protected] or by calling
(602) 997-9859 for information regarding
meeting locations and any date or book selection changes.
been suggested as potential cuts in the City Manager’s Trial
Budget, I have heard the requests from the community to keep
these services open and am working diligently to consider
other options without also increasing taxes.
“Most importantly, I am confident this Council can balance
the budget without breaking its promise and continuing the
food tax and without closing community and senior centers
and reducing other vital city services,” he concluded.
The Councilman will need Pointe community in-put to support his efforts to keep the Sunnyslope Community Center
open. Final City budget adoption is on May 20. Support for the
non-closure of the Sunnyslope Center should be sent as soon
as possible via email to, [email protected] or by
calling Councilman Gates office at (602) 262-7441.
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(602) 327-8897
HOME/OFFICE
(602) 268-9709
May-June 2014 Edition
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Treasurer’s Report
The following is a report on the Association’s unaudited
finances as of March 31, 2014. The table below is a summary
of the Association’s monthly financial statements followed by
brief commentary.
as of 03/31/2014
(un-audited)
Common Area
YTD Net Income/(Loss)
YTD Operating Income
Courthomes
Tapatio Village
$25,890
$18,199
$5,258
$137,766
$10,114
$4,736
$52,398
$35,206
$1,520
(see note 1)
$173,286
YTD Operating Expenses
YTD Reserve Income
$13,078
YTD Reserve Expenses
$5,591
$30,193
the month ($1,036 variance); there is $99,672 in pre-paid
assessments. Administrative expenses were $6,642 BELOW
budget – largely the result of how expenses are forecast in the
budget (i.e. audit fees). Service expenses were $1,214 BELOW
budget – the result of a mix of lower costs (cable TV, landscape
extras, pest control) off-set by higher costs (minor electrical
repairs and patrol service costs). Pool expenses were $707
BELOW budget – the result of minor repair costs. Utilities
were $7,047 BELOW budget as we continue to see reduced
water costs as a result of the new sewer use fees. All operating
expenses were $15,977 BELOW budget for the month.
$2,135
$2,195
NOTES:
CA Reserves expenses were $52,398 for the month. Expenses
included asphalt work on the streets ($29,186), tree removal
($883), and the recently completed common area landscape
upgrades ($22,330).
1. Common Area refers to all Common Area assets, income,
and expenses. The CA assessment is uniform for all unit types
EXCEPT for water and sewer which are allocated based on
estimated use by unit type (refer to the budget summary for
the allocations).
Courthomes:
Courthome operating income exceeded
operating expenses by $4,523 for the month, the result of an
insurance premium payment ($9,984). Reserve expenses were
Common Area: CA Income was slightly above budget for
$35,206 for the month – these costs were for
PTCA 2014 Assessment Breakdown
tile roof and flat roof replacement ($14,157 and
$14,471 respectively) and front door replacement
Total
Per Door Monthly Rate
($6,579).
Amount
Percent
SF
CH
TV
Common Area Expenses
Property Management
Office Supplies, Newsletter
Legal
Insurance Common Area
Taxes
461
$
$
$
$
$
109,148
20,700
25,200
13,000
100
5.37%
1.02%
1.24%
0.64%
0.00%
$
$
$
$
$
11.12
2.11
2.57
1.32
0.01
279
$
$
$
$
$
78
11.12
2.11
2.57
1.32
0.01
$
$
$
$
$
11.12
2.11
2.57
1.32
0.01
Other Costs
$
21,250
1.05% $
2.16
$
2.16
$
2.16
Monthly Landscaping Contract (Basic)
$
171,150
8.43% $
17.44
$
17.44
$
17.44
Landscaping Extras (As-Needed)
Patrol Services (incl. vehicle and enforcem'nt)
$
$
40,000
47,700
1.97% $
2.35% $
4.07
4.86
$
$
4.07
4.86
$
$
4.07
4.86
Water & Sewer - total
57.37
$
920,033
45.30% $
104.18
$
86.63
$
Per capita use: SF=2.6, CH=2.0, TV=1.0 $
644,023
$
76.06
$
58.51
$
29.25
Common Area Irrigation (30% of total) $
276,010
$
28.12
$
28.12
$
28.12
Pools (including electricity and gas)
Cable TV
$
$
86,500
388,381
4.26% $
19.12% $
8.81
39.57
$
$
8.81
39.57
$
$
8.81
39.57
Refuse Collection
On-site maintenance
$
$
98,340
27,000
4.84% $
1.33% $
10.02
2.75
$
$
10.02
2.75
$
$
10.02
2.75
Sub-total, M&O Expenses: $
1,968,503
$
210.99
$
193.44
$
164.18
$
$
2,000
60,273
0.10% $
2.97% $
0.20
6.14
$
$
0.20
6.14
$
$
0.20
6.14
Sub-total, Common Area Expenses: $
2,030,776
100.00% $
217.33
$
199.78
$
170.53
Add, Contingencies
Add, Bad Debt and Delinquencies:
Less, Other Common Area Income:
$
(48,000)
$
(4.89) $
(4.89)
Common Area M&O Assessment: $
1,982,776
$
212.44
$
194.89
$
Common Area Reserve Assessment: $
157,056
$
16.00
$
16.00
$
16.00
$
228.44
$
210.89
$
181.64
$
$
15.26
112.00
Total Common Area Assessment:
$
2,139,832
Courthome M&O Assessment
Courthome Reserves
$
$
51,100
374,976
N/A
N/A
Tapatio Village M&O Assessment
Tapatio Village Reserves
$
$
27,450
22,464
N/A
N/A
TV Sub Association Reserve
$
1,872
Total Expenses & Reserve Allocations:
$
2,617,694
N/A
165.64
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
$
$
29.33
24.00
N/A
$
2.00
$
338.15
$
236.97
236.00
$
338.00
$
257.00
236.00
0.0%
$
$
332.00
6.00
1.8%
$
$
257.00
0.0%
$
228.44
FY-2014 Assessments, rounded
$
FY-2013 Assessments
Increase, $/month
Increase, percent
$
$
Monthly Assessments:
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(4.89) $
SF
CH
Tapatio Village:
Tapatio Village operating
expenses exceeded operating income by $2,601
for the month, the result of an insurance
premium payment ($2,771) and income taxes
($1,750); reserve income exceeded reserves
expenses by $675 for the month – largely the
result of window cleaning ($1,500).
Other:
Delinquencies are $42,575. The
delinquency breakdown is: single family homes
- $17,604 (34 units), Courthomes - $20,337 (44
units), and Tapatio Village - $4,634 (3 units) –
each expressed as total delinquency. The 2014
budget included an allowance of $50,000 in
delinquencies – let’s keep our fingers crossed!
Our independent CPA, Mike Ginsburg, completed
our 2013 audits. They are available for review.
Mike will be completing the 2013 income tax
returns for the Association. We pay taxes on our
interest earnings despite being a private nonprofit corporation.
The Association’s financial reports are available
for member review in The Osselaer Management
offices during normal business hours, Monday
thru Friday. Please call ahead – 602-277-4418.
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Treasurer’s Annual Meeting Comments
O
utgoing PTCA Board member and Treasurer, “My challenge to the new Board is to preserve our reserve
Roger Palmenberg, delivered a short pre- accounts and build them by careful stewardship. Avoid
sentation at the March 27 Annual meet- the urge to spend these funds on non-reserve study
ing. Joining him was Mark Christiansen of Ginsburg
budgeted items,” he cautioned noting the Common
& Dwaileebe CPAs. Christensen stated that the
Area line graph showing a dramatic decrease in its fund
results of the FY2013 audits performed by his firm
balance from its peak several years ago.
indicated that “In our opinion, the financial state- “We finished 2013 with a surplus, the first time in
ments…present fairseveral years. This surly, in all material replus was the result of lower
spects, the financial
2014 CA M&O Assessment Breakdown water costs brought about
5.4% 3.0% 5.4% position of the PTCA
10.4% by a reduction in sewer fees
4.8% as of December 31,
and reduced delinquen2.4% Property Management 2013 and the results
19.1% cies. The surplus was, by
Landscaping of its operations for
Patrol Services Board vote, allocated to
Water & Sewer the year then ended
pre-funding the Common
Pools in conformity with
Area Reserve account and
Cable TV an other compreTrash for certain landscape projDelinquencies hensive basis of acects recommended by the
Other counting…”
Three
4.3% Landscape Committee,” he
45.3% audit reports were
said.
presented: PTCA –
“Our 2013 Common Area
Common Area (modioperating and maintenance budget was $1,966,391. We
fied cash basis), PTCA – Courthomes (cash basis), and
finished
the year with a total M&O expense of $1,983,087
PTCA – Tapatio Village (modified cash basis). The
–
a
variance
of less than 1% in this, by far, our largest acdifference between modified cash basis and cash basis
count.
Delinquencies
were less than 3%, well below the
relates to accounting for pre-paid assessments and delingenerally accepted norm of 5%, reflecting recovery in the
quencies. Copies of these audit reports are available from
The Osselaer Company upon request by calling (602) 277- housing market and aggressive collection policies,” he
stated.
4418.
In his concluding remarks, Palmenberg said “As I leave
Palmenberg presented line graphs showing fund balances
the Board, I do so with a good feeling about the financial
– the sum of reserve account balances and operating
health of our HOA. This is the result of careful oversight
account balances from the CPA reports dating back to
of operations and the dedication and competence of the
1997. The 2013 year end reserve account balances indicate
Osselaer
management team – a team that has been servthat the Common Area is 60% funded, the Courthome
ing
the
community
for more than a decade.”
reserve account is 65% funded, and the Tapatio Village
Reserve account is 56% funded. These balances are
within acceptable ranges. Roger reminded those in
attendance that the Courthome balance was reduced
by about $400,000 after completion of the new painting
and awning replacements. The same comment applied
to Tapatio Village where about $100,000 was spent on
painting and certain repair work in the past few years.
He offered written responses for inclusion in future newsletters to several questions raised by members at the annual meeting. These questions included sub-metering
to reduce water costs, City-provided services vs. HOAprovided services and the rationale for each, historical
information on assessments and fund balances, and 2014
budget details.
PTCA Monthly Assessment History Single Family
Courthomes
Tapatio Village
1992
1993
1997
1998
1999
2000
$ 96.00
$ 96.00
$ 135.00 $ 135.00 $ 135.00
$ 135.00
$ 137.00 $ 137.00 $ 180.00 $ 180.00 $ 180.00
$ 180.00
Tapatio Village did not exist in this period of time.
Single Family
Courthomes
Tapatio Village
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
$ 160.00 $ 167.35 $ 176.40 $ 189.00 $ 198.00
$ 218.00 $ 218.00 $ 236.00 $ 236.00
$ 250.00 $ 262.45 $ 290.45 $ 326.00 $ 326.00
$ 326.00 $ 326.00 $ 332.00 $ 338.00
$ 235.00 $ 234.14 $ 238.35 $ 246.00 $ 252.00
$ 255.00 $ 255.00 $ 257.00 $ 257.00
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2001
$ 155.00
$ 200.00
2002
2003
$ 155.00 $ 155.00
$ 200.00 $ 220.00
Developer-­‐paid
2004
$ 155.00
$ 224.00
PARKING COMMITTEE
BY CLARENCE BRUCE, CHAIR
I
n our Pointe community we have 818 residences, and
those residents I would estimate probably own at least
1,000 vehicles in total.
We have a set of rules and regulations to ensure the firstclass, curbside appearance of our community. Fortunately,
the majority of the population obeys the regulations,
leaving only a few who do things that are considered to be
detrimental to our overall appearance. As a result, we are
always on the lookout for rule violators. At present we are
doing this with a small force that consists of one person
from The Osselaer Management Company, our property
manager, for overall coverage. In addition, one volunteer
covers only his particular residential area.
dress of vehicle’s owner and any other information which
would allow a quick response for follow-up with the offender. Without this, we cannot adequately enforce the
community parking regulations.
The present system is slim on personnel, and improvements can be made by such means as more owners volunteering for patrol work, or hiring more patrol people. I
am hoping that the new PTCA Board will address this ongoing under-staffing issue that prevents the committee
from adequately enforcing our parking rules.
We also have backup from residents who report violations,
which is greatly appreciated. To be useful, these reports
from concerned residents should contain details that are
as complete as possible, such as identifying the location,
license plate information, description of the vehicle, ad-
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PTCA Board Member Steve Hofmann
Continues Pledge to Improve Peoria Avenue
I
have been making contact with Phoenix city officials to
address the problems on Peoria Avenue, including the
decaying road conditions, speeding, and cut-though traffic
issues. This is a follow-up on the commitment I made when
running for the Board, Hofmann said.
I want to provide homeowners with a structured menu of
services provided by our vendors along with guidelines of who
to contact for what services and expected response times, he
added.
To enhance the appearance of our own neighborhood, I plan to
begin working on sign violations nearby. Temporary banners
and signs are not permitted by the City of Phoenix, but unless
reported, no action is taken. To make the area look better
will just require a photo and e-mail, which I am happy to do.
Residents may contact me at [email protected], or by calling
(602) 434-2379.
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Water Conservation Committee Report
BY KERRY BROUGH, CHAIR
A
t the PTCA Annual Meeting, Water
Conservation Committee issues
and goals for the coming year were
identified. They are summarized as follows:
Audit and improvement plan for common area
irrigation systems:
We will propose conducting an audit of the irrigation
systems which will identify deficiencies and a plan for
improvements. The estimated cost for the audit is around
$10,000. The improvements may include replacing
irrigation controllers, irrigation spray heads, and
irrigation piping, which would cost an additional $20,000
to $30,000, but could be implemented in phases. We
believe we can achieve savings of at least $30,000 per year
with these improvements.
Sharing individual water use information:
The committee is considering methods to make usage
information available to homeowners. This could range
from making bills available on the website to sending
out monthly notices. The committee is also discussing
how we can identify and advise homeowners who have
much higher usage and costs than the average. This may
include sudden changes in use indicating a leak.
Additional sewer fee waivers:
We had previously prepared and submitted sewer fee
waivers for the 6 largest common areas which resulted
in about $30,000 reduction in annual sewer fees. There
are numerous smaller areas that can add up to additional
significant savings.
Water conservation incentive:
The committee is considering and discussing more
tangible ways to encourage residents to conserve water.
Ideas include providing a rebate check for installing water
saving plumbing devices, smart irrigation controllers, or
conversion from turf to Xeriscaping. Other ideas include
qualifying for a lower homeowner fee or bonuses for
consistently achieving low water use.
Water Conservation Open House – Save Water - Drink
Wine Event:
We are working on a community social event that would
include water conservation experts from the City of
Phoenix and other agencies. We hope to be able to share
and discuss individual water bills with residents, and to
provide information and demonstrations on how to adjust
irrigation controllers, test for toilet leaks, etc. Water
saving devices such as smart irrigation controllers would
also be demonstrated.
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HOSPITALITY COMMITTEE
BY DOROTHY WILSON, CHAIR
T
he Hospitality Committee met in
April to set dates for the upcoming
Fall 2014 and Winter/Spring 2015
Sue Dolan has again agreed to chair this very popular
Pointe event. Prizes are awarded for Chili, Cornbread and
Dessert entries. There will be more details on this event;
however, it is never too early to browse your cookbooks.
Our first event will be the Fall Wine and Cheese party,
set for Sunday October 26 from 3 to 5 pm., at the Tapatio
Village Clubhouse. This event will feature artwork from
Pointe residents including oils, watercolors and photography. Artisans interested in participating should contact
me at [email protected] or by calling 332-1844 for
more information.
Our concluding event in 2015 will be the Spring Wine
and Cheese party from 3 to 5 pm. at the Tapatio Village
Clubhouse. Once again, we hope to have the Desert
Dulcimers perform their unique Americana folk music.
activities.
On Sunday, December 7, from 12 noon to 3 pm., we will
have the Annual Pointe Holiday Party. A buffet brunch
featuring turkey and ham, salads, potatoes, vegetables,
rolls and dessert will be served. Helen Tinsley, the Pointe
“Cake Lady,” will provide the featured cakes. We also plan
a return from last year of Guitarist Michael Salerno.
Thursday, December 18 through Sunday, the 21st, the
Holiday Outdoor Lighting contest will be judged. Prizes
are awarded for contest winners.
The 9th Annual Chili Cook-off is slated for Sunday, March
1, 2015 from 4 to 7 pm., in the Tapatio Village Clubhouse.
As always, we can use volunteers for set-ups, bartending, clean up and whatever odd chores come along. If you
would like to give an assist at any of these events, please
contact me at 332-1844 or via email at dorwilson@gmail.
com.
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DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE
By Wendy D’Ulisse, Chair
HOMEOWNER ALERT!
Time is running out for those homeowners that still need
to paint their homes in the new color palate by December
31st. Remember that if you do not comply by the deadline,
a $250 monthly fine for failure to maintain your property
will be charged. This will be billed monthly until you
come into compliance. Let’s avoid this penalty and paint
in time.
AWNING POLICY
As has been previously communicated to all homeowners,
all blue and burgundy colored awnings are being phased
out. All replacements must be done in the new “Silica
Sesame” or “Walnut Brown Tweed” color combinations
with one of the approved valance edge options. You may
replace existing blue and burgundy colored awnings with
the new colors at any time with prior approval. You are
not permitted to replace them in the old blue or burgundy
colors. NOTE: Any awnings replaced in the old colors
after August 2009 will result in fines and the homeowner
will be required to remove the awning structures until
they are replaced with the new colors.
If the original blue and burgundy awnings are in good
condition with no rips, tears, frayed edges etc., they may
be put back up after painting. Damaged awnings must be
immediately replaced or removed altogether. All awning
replacements require a request for approval be submitted
prior to having work done. Approved colors and valance
styles must be used. There is no deadline for awnings.
I would like to emphasize that requesting approval is
a fairly simple process and takes less than 5 minutes in
many cases. Just go to the PTCA website at http://pointetapatio-hoa.org/ or Google Pointe Tapatio Community
Association. Then click on Documents/Forms in the
column on the right hand side and go to Design Review
Committee Guides & Application Forms. There are
four forms listed. Open the one that is appropriate for
your project, and follow the instructions that are on the
first page of that file. Please read all of the instructions
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Continued from page 20
carefully to make sure you understand your options for sending
in the completed application. As always, if you don’t have
an Internet connection you can call Osselaer Management
Company at (602) 277-4418 to request a form for your project.
During the months of July and August there may be a little
more delay in getting approval for projects because of
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POINTE BLOCK WATCH NEWS
BY MARY SCANLON, POINTE BLOCK WATCH COMMITTEE
Just a reminder…If you witness any kind of suspicious activity in our community, please contact the Phoenix Department IMMEDIATELY.
A
A TIME OF TRANSITION
s of this month, the Pointe Block Watch has been
active for four years.
Our Block Watch email list is a particular
success. It now has nearly 200 subscribers, representing
approximately 25% of our residents. The email list has
become the prime vehicle by which residents are able to
communicate regarding safety-related issues. It’s been
a wonderful thing to see this resource grow and gain
traction. Note: All residents are encouraged to join the
email list. Just send a note to [email protected].
provide a great opportunity for neighbors to meet each
other, but they have not generally been particularly
well-attended. The structure of the meetings could
certainly change in the future, however. According to
Officer Vaughn, there’s a lot of flexibility in how Block
Watch meetings can be conducted. A meeting could be a
breakfast, a wine and cheese event in someone’s driveway,
a pot luck, or other creative options.
Continued on page 23
Now that the Block Watch has become established, it’s
time for me to cast a wider net. I’m seeking a volunteer to
act as Co-Chair of our Block Watch group, with primary
responsibility for the scheduling and planning of
quarterly meetings.
In order for our Block Watch to be formally recognized by
the City of Phoenix, it’s necessary that we hold meetings
on a quarterly basis. Unfortunately, these meetings have
historically been the weak link in our Block Watch. They
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It’s time for new ideas, for a new volunteer to inject a
breath of fresh air into the meeting structure. If you’re
that person, I encourage you to contact me at either
[email protected] or (602) 943-4130.
If no one is willing to step up and help continue the
meetings, our Block Watch will likely lose its City of
Phoenix certification. We could certainly still continue as
a virtual group, with our email list and these newsletter
updates. I will be continuing those in any case. A virtual
group would not necessarily be a bad thing. But we would
no longer be officially certified. So I encourage each
of you to consider what you would like the future of the
Block Watch to look like.
NEXTDOOR.COM
Those of you who attended the March Pointe Annual
Meeting you may recall Officer Vaughn talking about
a resource called nextdoor.com. This is a social media
website similar to Facebook, where residents within a
given neighborhood can communicate about all kinds
of issues. As you know, our Block Watch email list is
confined to safety-related issues. On nextdoor.com,
however, residents can share information about all
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And according to Officer Vaughn, the Phoenix Police
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