The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM.

Board Members Present:  The following were present:  Jose Fernandez, Parris Giunta, Jim Maestri, Bill Baker, Mike Smith and Heidi Lipp.

Visitors:  Dottie Eissmann, Rick Rhodes, Kathy and Harry Hill,  Anne Fudge, Mario and Betty Battistella,  Pepper and Dennis Hughes, Mariah Giunta.

Minutes:  The minutes from the May 12, 2015 meeting were approved.

Financial Report:

Summary of Assets:

CD                                          $ 85,111.12

Checking                               $ 27,610.38

Accounts Receivables         $   1,081.44

Total Assets                         $113,802.94

Total Liabilities                  $          0.00

Net Worth                          $113,802.94

Committee Reports:

1. Architectural Review Committee:

Architectural Control article is posted on the Ridgemark XI HOA website: ridgemarkhoaxi.com.  All members are urged to review this article in order to be aware of their responsibility to get Architectural Committee approval for changes to their property.  Landscaping changes need to be approved.  Any exterior painting must be approved.  Tree removal must be approved by county for trees 10 feet high and 3 feet trunk as well as approval by the Architectural Committee.

1. Landscape Maintenance: Per the CC&R’s, the property 10 ft from the curb belongs to the HOA as an easement or right of way.    Property lines are marked by an X on the curb gutter.

San Benito County watering days:  Odd addresses:  Tuesday and Saturday.  Even addresses:                 Wednesday and Sunday.    San Benito County has decreased their water usage from 29% to                    39%.

Old Business: 

 a. Ridgemark HOA Update:

When the agreement between the Ridgemark HOA and John Wynn is completed, it will be submitted to the Ridgemark HOA membership for a vote.   It will require a majority of home owners present to pass.

Wynn will have the right to build up to 190 homes.

Wynn will return roads to their condition before construction.  Any home build adjacent to Ridgemark XI be assessed by both associations.

Walking trails created by Wynn will be deeded to Ridgemark HOA.

The entrance to Ridgemark may be widened to 4 lanes from Airline Hwy to Donald Drive to accommodate planned commercial development and additional home owners.

Bates is the name of the owner that will develop the Lompa property.

b. Roads and Speeding:

CSA#9 Funds Report:  The fund only covers drainage and lighting.  All requests for information and funding must go through the Ridgemark HOA Board.   A stop sign at Paullus and Ridgemark would need to be paid for by the HOA.  Any street painting costs would also be our responsibility.  Heidi will check on the permit procedure.

Speed Radar Trailer:  The cost for a new trailer is $3600 for a basic radar trailer.   The cost for a trailer with picture taking features is $12000.  No decision was made on this option to reduce speeding.

Pepper Hughes suggested a door to door campaign to heighten awareness of the speeding problems in our community.  A suggestion was made to have the guard shack hand out speed reminders to guests at the gate.  The speed limit is 25 mph. The Board agreed to take Pepper Hughes’ suggestion under advisement for potential implementation.

c. Quick Pass System Enforcement:

All visitors must be on the list to be admitted to the property.  Homeowners can register their account with Linda Lang at Thelander Management.  Her contact info is 831-758-2855 or linda@thelandermgmt.com.      

d. RM XI HOA Facebook Page and Website:

The Facebook page has 14 members at this time.  If you would like to join, please send email to parris@acquacures.com to be invited.   The page serves as a community bulletin board.  Please go to ridgemarkhoaxi.com website for the latest minutes, CC&R’s and the who to call list.  Any inquiries can be sent to rmxihoa@gmail.com.

e. Block Party 2015:

September 20, 2015, Sunday – Time and location will be provided to home owners along with other information in a flyer, website, and Facebook.

New Business:

a. Next Board of Directors:

There will be openings for new board members and information will distributed before our next board meeting.

b. Dog waste:

Owners are reminded that they are required to pick up after their dogs.

Meeting adjourned at 8:10 pm.  The next meeting is November 10, 2015 at 7:00 pm.

Board Meeting Agenda for Tuesday, August 11, 2015 – 7:00 PM

Ridgemark Club House – Santa Ana Room (formerly the Women’s Club Room)

1. Call to Order
2. Introduction and comments from visitors
3. Discussion and approval of May 12, 2015 minutes
4. Financial Report
5. Committee Reports
   1. Architectural Review Committee
   2. Landscape Maintenance
6. Old Business
   1. Ridgemark HOA – Update
   2. Roads and Speeding
      1. CSA #9 Report
      2. Speed Radar Trailer
   3. Quick Pass System Enforcement
   4. RM XI HOA Facebook Page and Website
   5. Block Party 2015 – Sunday, Sept. 20, 2105
7. New Business
8. Executive Board Meeting (If needed)
9. Adjournment

1. Next Scheduled Board Meeting, November 10, 2015 – 7:00 PM

Ridgemark HOA XI has rules and regulations by which the homeowners must abide by if they purchase property within the Ridgemark HOA XI community.  These rules and regulations are designed to preserve the community’s integrity and property values, distribute the cost of services, protect residents, and make the community a desirable place to live.  A copy of the CC&Rs and ByLaws are available on the association website.

Our HOA applicable rules and regulations are contained in the Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CC&Rs) of Ridgemark XI Homeowners Association.  You should take the time to be familiar with this document because each homeowner agreed to abide by the CC&Rs when purchasing their property in Ridgemark XI.  Also, as members of Ridgemark XI, you have elected Board members and have given the Board the charter to enforce the CC&Rs and ByLaws on behalf of the Ridgemark XI community.

One area of the CC&Rs that need your review are those that come under Article VI – Architectural Control.  The Board has an Architectural Committee that is responsible to oversee that owners conform to the Architectural Control sections of the CC&Rs.  Here is a review of those sections:

Section 6.01 – Review of Plans – Plans and specifications for proposed improvements shall be submitted to the Architectural Committee for review and approval  including without limitation driveways, solar equipment, swimming pools, spas, landscape design and capital improvements on any Lot of Ridgemark XI.  Plans and specifications should be submitted to Architectural Committee by personal delivery or certified mail.  The Architectural Committee will review the plans and provide approval as soon as possible but no more than 45 days.  Approval from the Committee can contain conditions or requests for modification of particular aspects of the owner’s plan and specifications.  Appeals from the decisions of the Architectural Committee may be made to the Board of Directors, which may elect, in its discretion, to hear the appeal, or, in the alternative, affirm the decision of the Architectural Committee.

Here are some recent instances where the Architectural Committee has been involved:

Landscape Changes: The Architectural Committee must approve all major landscape changes.  The committee may limit the height and density of trees and bushes, which may substantially interfere with the views from an adjoining lot or create a hazard at intersections.

Trees: No owner shall remove, injure, or destroy any tree existing on the date a lot was first conveyed in fee by declarant to such owner, nor any tree which has reached a height in excess of ten (10) feet, without the prior approval of the Architectural Committee.

Fences: No fence, hedge or wall exceeding six (6) feet in height may be erected on any Lot, except upon written approval from the Architectural Committee and/or the Board of Directors. Fencing shall be designed to allow for some movement of wildlife.  No fence, hedge or wall shall be erected, placed or altered on any Lot nearer to any Street than the minimum building setback line without the approval of the Architectural Committee of the Board of Directors. Fences or hedges constructed along any property line of a Lot may be limited to four (4) feet in height where in the opinion of the Board of Directors, they will otherwise block the prime view from adjoining Lots. Where fences or hedges are proposed to be constructed along any Lot line that borders on a fairway of the gold course, the design, materials, and height thereof shall be as approved by the Architectural Committee of the Board of Directors, the objective being in all such cases to provide protection to the Lot Owners while, at the same time, preserving appearances from the golf course.

Section 6.03 – Enforcement of Architectural Restrictions – If an owner makes an improvement, addition or change in his Residence or Lot without approval from the Board of Directors, the Association may direct that the improvement, addition or change be removed and in the event that the Owner fails to diligently comment action to remove or modify the work within thirty (30) days after receipt of a written demand for removal or modification, the Association may either enter upon the Lot to effect removal or commence legal action to compel removal.  Any costs and expenses incurred by the Association in the discharge of its responsibilities hereunder, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, may be recovered from the Owner by means of a Special Individual Assessment.