RIDGEMARK UNIT XI HOMEOWNER’S ASSOCIATION
Minutes of Board Meeting- Thursday December 4,2025
Ridgemark Club House- Fremont Room

Call to Order- President Grant Kane called the meeting to order at 6:05 pm.

Attendance – Board members present included Grant Kane (President), Bili Baker (Vice-President), Paul Namkoong (Treasurer), Parris Giunta (Architectural Review), Carol Peterson (Landscape Committee), and Vedana Freitas (Special Projects).

Absent– Susan Thomas, Treasurer

Visitor-Dennis Dumont (91 Ken Court)

Discussion and Approval of Minutes – Bill Baker proposed approving the minutes of the August 28, 2025, meeting. Parris Giunta seconded, and it was approved.

Financial Reports–

Paul Namkoong, Treasurer, presented the November 30, 2025 financial reports.
Paul noted that there would be minimal income for the remainder of 2025 and approximately$6000-$7000 expenses in December, 2025. The remaining net income will be distributed to equity accounts Road Reserve Fund and Operating Reserve Fund.

There is $93,419.06 currently set aside for road improvements. No road improvements have been scheduled at this time.

Paul presented the 2026 budget with two options for a homeowners’ fee increase—$265 per quarter or $275 per quarter—to cover anticipated 2026 expenses, including landscape maintenance, security services, and legal fees.

The Board agreed to table approval of the proposed budget until additional information is obtained regarding anticipated legal expenses for revisions to the bylaws and CC&R. The 2026 budget will be considered again at a special January 2026 meeting.

Paul requested permission to submit the 2025 financial reports to Bianchi, Kasavan & Pope for tax preparation. Bill Baker moved to approve the request, and Parris Giunta seconded the motion. The motion carried.
(See attached copy of the Balance Sheet and Income Statement).

Committee Reports

Architectural Review Committee– Parris Giunta reported that fence requests were approved at 1272 and 1292 Ridgemark Drive. It was noted that properties facing the golf course have a maximum fence height of 4 feet.
There were complaints about outdoor twinkling lights. The issue was looked into and resolved. Bill noted that lighting that may be annoying to other homeowners is addressed in the CCRs (Section 7.13).

Landscaping-The proposed landscaping cost for the areas of Ridgemark and Paullus to clear the weed barriers, bury the irrigation lines, and level the areas to a smooth dirt surface is $5800. This proposal came from VPO Landscaping Construction. If the landscape wood chips remain as is, the proposal would be reduced to $3400.
It was also brought to the attention of the board that there is an excessive amount of pet waste in these areas with ground covering. A suggestion was made to purchase “clean up after your dog” signs to post in these areas.

Bill Baker moved to approve the $3400 budget to begin the project. If there is positive feedback from the homeowners, the board can move forward on removal of the wood chips. The initial landscape improvement would begin on the top of Ridgemark Drive and around the corner of Paullus to the cart path and the bottom of Ridgemark Drive by the barranca. Also included in this motion is the approval to purchase the dog signs. Parris Giunta seconded the motion. The motion carried.

Security- Bill reported that the front guard’s gates have been replaced with heavy duty motor for the gates.
It has been brought to Bill’s attention that the gate guards have been harassed by homeowner guests who are required to provide identification to enter Ridgemark. The guards are required to verify driver’s licenses for each visitor who is not included on the QuickPass system. If the homeowner is not at home, the visitor will not be allowed to enter. Ridgemark XI HOA homeowners need to be reminded to add frequent visitors and renters to the QuickPass system. It was noted that another Ridgemark HOA questioned the need for guards.

Old Business

Follow-up on Acquiring Letterhead– Bill Baker was able to find an older letterhead. He will send a copy to Paul Namkoongto be reviewed and updated.

Update on Member List-Following discussion, the board designated Vedana Freitas to update and maintain the homeowner contact list on an ongoing basis. Bill Baker will continue to maintain the website.
The Board agreed to discontinue emailing minutes and agendas to individual homeowners.
Future minutes and agendas will be posted on the Ridgemark XI HOA website: https://ridgemarkhoaxi.com/
To inform residents of this change, Ellen Fisher will include a flyer with the quarter, 2026 billing notifying homeowners of the new procedure.

Update of By-Laws and CC&R’s– Bill Baker brought to the attention of the board that the current by-laws and CCR’s are out of date and not in compliance with the law. Baydaline and Jacobsen Law Firm quoted a cost of $7000- $8500 to revise, execute (guidance) and take to homeowners for approval.
Paul Namkoong will review the process used by other HOA’s that have had recent changes to by laws and CCR’s.

Fire Hydrant Repainting-Grant Kane reported that the fire hydrant repainting is in process. This project is run by the Water District.

Wynn EIR Report and New Plot Map– According to the county supervisor, this project is stalled for the time being. The supervisor board is not in favor of the expansion of new developments.

New Business

CC&R Section 7.29 Regarding Use of Roads for Recreation Review and Discussion– It was reported that there has been resolve in regards to a portable basketball hoop discussed at the August 28, 2025 meeting. If homeowners have a concern with safety issues, they will need to contact the Ridgemark
Security Office; they in turn will contact the Sheriff’s Office.

New Officers/Committees-

Paul Namkoong, President
Bill Baker, Vice President
Susan Thomas, Treasurer
Grant Kane & Parris Giunta, Architectural Review Committee
Carol Peterson, Landscaping Committee
Vedana Freitas, Special Projects

Adjournment of Regular Meeting- The meeting was adjourned at 7:35 p.m

Minutes respectfully submitted.
Ellen Fisher, Acting Secretary

Next Scheduled Board Meeting: Thursday March 19,2026 6:00 p.m., RIdgemark Club House

I. Call to Order – Board Vice-PresidentBill Baker called meeting to order at 6:00 pm.

II. Attendance – Board members present were Bill Baker, Vice-President; Jeanne Mitchell, Secretary; Paul Namkoong, Treasurer; Harry Hill, Architectural Review Committee and Lena Blackburn, Landscape Committee.

Absent – Grant Kane, President and Paris Guinta, Architectural Review Committee.

Visitors – There were no visitors present at the meeting.

III. Discussion and Approval of Minutes — Meeting Minutes for the February 6, 2025, meeting were unanimously approved.

IV. Financial Report – Paul Namkoong, Treasurer, presented the 2025 Balance Sheet as of April 30, 2025, and the January through April 2025 Income Statement, both documents attached. 1^st quarter payments have been collected and there no delinquent accounts.

V. Committee Reports

a. Architectural Review Committee – Harry Hill reported that approval was given for: 1 paint job, 1 garage extension, and 1 raised fence.

b. Landscaping Committee – Lena Blackburn reported that quotes for bark are still being obtained from additional vendors.

                c. Security — Bill Baker reported that the county building department has deemed the tennis structure unsafe for human occupancy preventing the structure to be rented out for use as a church or other purposes in its current state.

 VI. Old Business

1. HOA Bank Accounts – Signatories to the HOA’s accounts will be Paul Namkoong, Bill Baker and Paris Guinta.
2. Letterhead will be updated by Bill Baker.
3. Update on Membership List:

Jeanne Mitchell reported that she received many responses either updating or confirming owner and occupant information in response to the request which was mailed with the first quarter bill. Follow-up was made by email and/or placing requests in mailboxes. To date, 25 homeowners have not responded.

• Filings – Jeanne Mitchell reported that the Statement of Common Interest and the Statement of Information have been filed with the California Secretary of State by Ellen Fisher, bringing the HOA up to date with these filings.

VII. New Business

1. Jeanne Mitchell is moving out of the area and resigning as Secretary. This will be her last meeting. Recruitment will begin for another Board Member. Anyone interested in serving on the Board, please contact Bill Baker at bbaker@bakercadence.com.
2. Jeanne also recommended that the board update the Bylaws and CC&R’s to align with current practices including electronic communication. Bill Baker agreed and will get a quote from a law firm client that specializes in HOA law to review and update our Bylaws and CC&R’s. 
3. Streetlights – If homeowners notice an outage, please contact PG&E.
4. Fire Hydrants – Some are badly peeling and discolored. Paul Namkoong to contact Sunny Slope Water to request repainting.
5. High grass/vegetation in fields between homes and Rt. 25 – this land is owned and managed by Wynn, not the HOA or Sierra Golf Management. Bill Baker to notify Mr. Wynn of need to mow these fields.

VIII. Meeting adjourned at 7pm

Respectfully submitted,

Jeanne Mitchell

Secretary

Next Scheduled Board Meeting: Thursday, August 27, 2025, at 6pm

Note(s):

(1)  All Ridgemark XI homeowners are requested to keep their contact information current with the board of directors.

 (2)  Ridgemark XI HOA website is http://www.ridgemarkhoaxi.com

(3)  Architectural Review Guides; CC&R’s; Bylaws; Board Minutes, Board Members Contact information are all available on the website

There will be a meeting on Tuesday, June 10th at 7 PM at the Ridgemark clubhouse for an update and conversation on Angels LLC/Wynn’s proposal for the development of Ridgemark.

You may have received the tentative EIR (Enviromental Impact Report) and map for the development plans for Ridgemark. It is important for each homeowner to understand the plans for further development of Ridgemark.

Ridgemark XI Homeowners Association Board of Directors.

Ridgemark Unit XI Homeowners Association

 Minutes of Board Meeting – Thursday, February 6, 2025

Ridgemark Club House – Fremont Room

I. Call to Order – Board PresidentGrant Kane called meeting to order at 6:00 pm.

II. Attendance – Board members present were Grant Kane, President; Bill Baker Vice President; Jeanne Mitchell, Secretary; Paul Namkoong, Treasurer; Paris Giunta, Architectural Review Committee; and Lena Blackburn, Landscape Committee.

Absent — Harry Hill, Architectural Review Committee.

Visitors attending the meeting were Vesta Maxwell (1080 Paulus Dr.), Neil & Gloria Volosing (15 Jess Ct.) and a homeowner from Ridgemark HOA.

III. Discussion and Approval of Minutes — Meeting Minutes for the November 14, 2024, meeting were approved by unanimous vote.

IV. Financial Report – Paul Namkoong, Treasurer, presented the Balance Sheet as of January 31, 2025, and the and the January 2025 Income Statement, both documents attached. Paul reported the 1^st quarter payments are still coming in and there are no delinquent accounts.

Grant Kane and Jeanne Mitchell as President and Secretary, respectively, will be added as signatories to the HOA’s accounts.

HOA will need to acquire letterhead for use in certain business transactions.

V. Committee Reports

a. Architectural Review Committee – Paris Giunta reported one home along the 7^th hole receive approval for installation of netting along the hole’s frontage.

b. Landscaping Committee –

1.) Lena Blackburn reported the Committee has decided not to go with walnut shells for groundcover as they are too light weight and therefore easily displaced by wind and rain. The committee is now looking to source shredded bark which is more durable. She obtained pricing from Hollister Landscape Supply, which the Board felt was too high. The committee will obtain quotes from additional vendors.

2.) Grant Kane reported that a fallen tree took down a light post on Ridgemark Drive. Grant will notify PG&E.

                c. Security — Bill Baker reported meeting with Peggy Bettencourt, President of Ridgemark HOA, regarding a plan by Sierra Golf Management to lease the tennis building to a church named Victory Outreach – Hollister. The church, with a congregation of 30 – 50 people, is currently conducting services in the clubhouse. The move to the tennis building (which is in the footprint of the Ridgemark HOA, not our HOA IX) brings the church group from outside the gates to inside, and raises several issues, including how the church goers access will be monitored, the length of time of their permitted access, and will there a financial obligation of the church to share part of the security costs that is now being paid by the homeowners. Jeanne Mitchell questioned whether use of the tennis building as a church (and the club house) is a permitted use under the County’s zoning and land use regulations as well as a permitted use listed in the deed of the property. (After the meeting Jeanne emailed the County’s Planning and Land Use Division inquiring if this is a permitted use of that structure and will follow-up on the deed question.)

VI. Old Business

Update on Membership List and Administrative Issues.

1. Jeanne Mitchell reported the master membership list and also the list forwarded by Ellen Fisher, HOA bookkeeper, and both are out of date and incomplete. Her concern is that members are not receiving notices and communications from the Board. Bill Baker added that this information is essential in the event an emergency occurs on a property when the homeowner is not home. Jeanne is working to get this list updated. Also, a form will go out to all the homeowners with the next quarter’s bill requesting updated ownership information, including phone numbers and email addresses.

• Filings – A Statement of Common Interest and a Statement of Information are required to be filed every two years with the Secretary of State of California. Both were due on 12/31/2024. There is a sixty-day grace period so HOA still in good standing but we need to get these documents filed this month to avoid penalty. Jeanne will work with Ellen to get these documents filed.

VII. New Business

1. There was no new business.

VIII. Meeting adjourned at 7pm

Respectfully submitted,

Jeanne Mitchell

Secretary

Next Scheduled Board Meeting: Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 6pm

Note(s):

(1)  All Ridgemark XI homeowners are requested to keep their contact information current with the board of directors.

 (2)  Ridgemark XI HOA website is http://www.ridgemarkhoaxi.com

(3)  Architectural Review Guides; CC&R’s; Bylaws; Board Minutes, Board Members Contact information are all available on the website https://ridgemarkhoaxi.com

Ridgemark Club House – Board Room

1. Call to Order- Parris Giunta

Board President Parris Giunta call the meeting to order at 6 PM.

Board members present were Parris Giunta, Bill Baker, Paul Namkoong, Lena Blackburn, and Grant Kane (remote via telephone)

Absent: Harry Hill

1. Introduction and comments from visitors

Visitors attending the meeting were Jose and Rachael Fernandez (1239 Ridgemark Dr.), Harvard and Margaret Sung (1145 Paullus Dr.), Jeanne Mitchell (95 Marcus Ct.)

1. Discussion and approval of meeting minutes for October 19, 2023.

A motion was made and seconded that the minutes of the board meeting on October 19, 2023, be approved.  Passed by unanimous vote.

1. Financial Report – Paul Namkoong

Paul Namkoong, Treasurer, presented the Income Statement and Balance Sheet thru June 2024 (See attached)

Paul reported that there were no delinquent homeowners.  He also reminded us that the quarterly statement for dues comes out the last week of the current quarter and homeowners have 10 days to pay without a penalty.  After the 10^th day of the first month of the quarter, a $10 late fee is assessed.

• Committee Reports

1. Architectural Review Committee – Harry Hill, Grant Kane

Grant Kane reported there were no ARC issues to report.  The committee approved the removal of dead tree for one homeowner.

• Landscaping Committee – Lena Blackburn

Lena Blackburn reported on the new ground cover on Paullus Drive. She thanked homeowners who volunteered their help to spread the cedar bark over two days in February.  She also said when we receive our next delivery of cedar chips they will be used to complete the ground cover on Paullus and Ridgemark Drives.  We do not have a date when the next load of cedar chips will be available. When we know the date, we will ask homeowners to help spread the chips. 

• Old Business

1. Roads and Guards Report – Bill Baker

Bill Baker reported on the status of the south gate repairs.  New parts are to be delivered and installed by QuickPass.  This is expected to be completed this week.

The gate on Southside Road (Promontory) is now functioning with RFID tags but tag reader needs to be relocated to pick up the signal from RFID tags on the driver’s side of the car window.  The scanner does not always read the RFID tag when entering from Southside Road.

There was discussion about the gate being open at the end of Dan Court by Sierra Golf.  They open the gate for employees to enter and leave and sometimes it remains open so cars from Hwy. 25 can enter Ridgemark without passing through security.  It was decided that some members of the board will meet with Sierra Golf management to discuss this issue and to ask for their cooperation in keeping the gate closed during the day.

Harvard Sung asked the board what should be done when children drive golf carts recklessly on our roads.  He is concerned about their safety and our liability. The recommendation from the board was to call Ridgemark security to report the incident.  The guards will be asked to respond to the incident and warn the children of the danger and to ask them to slow down and to get their address.

• RV Parking by residents and guests – Bill Baker

Bill Baker shared a notice he had developed to be placed on RV’s, boats, and cars that are parked on our roads and driveways more than 48 hours per the RM XI HOA CC&Rs.  Some additions and modifications were suggested.  Bill will make those changes and distribute the form to the board members.

There was discussion about the RV parked in the driveway at 1515 South Ridgemark Drive.  The RV has been reported to be parked for more than 48 hours on many occasions.  Bill Baker reported that he met with the owner, and he agreed to move the RV.  It was moved but just to another location on Paullus Drive and it reappeared in the driveway at 1515 South Ridgemark Dr.  The board has decided to warn offenders and then to assess a fine of $100 per day if the homeowner does not comply with the notice.

• New Business
  • Election of New Director – Jeanne Mitchell

Jeanne Mitchell introduced herself to the directors present.  It was moved by Bill Baker and seconded by Parris Giunta that Jeanne Mitchell be elected to the board for one year term to fill the position vacated by Bart Racca.   The motion passed by unanimous voice vote.

• Discussion of repairs to road cracks in cul-de-sacs

Paul Namkoong reported that he was noticing cracks in the surface of roads in the cul-de-sacs.  He thought the cracks might be caused by the settlement of the sewer line.  Grant Kane volunteered to get a quote for the repair of the cracks.

• Board of Directors Organizational Changes and Assignments

The board had an organizational meeting, and the following officers were appointed:

Grant Kane, President; Bill Baker, Vice President; Jeanne Mitchell Secretary; Paul Namkoong Treasurer; Parris Giunta and Harry Hill, Architectural Review Committee; Lena Blackburn, Landscape Committee.

• Adjournment of Regular Meeting

The meeting was adjourned at 7 PM.

Next Scheduled Board Meeting, Thursday, October 24, 2024

Note(s):

(1)  All Ridgemark XI homeowners are requested to keep their contact information current with the board of directors.

(2)  Ridgemark XI HOA website is www.ridgemarkhoaxi.com

(3)  Architectural Review Guides; CC&R’s; Bylaws; Board Minutes, Board Members Contact information are all available on the website 

RIDGEMARK UNIT XI HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION BOARD MEETING

MINUTES FOR OCTOBER, 2023

Ridgemark Club House – Fremont Room

The meeting was called to order at 6:00 pm by board President Parris Giunta.

Board Members Present:  Bill Baker, Harry Hill, Lena Blackburn, Paul Namkoong, Bartolo Racca, Parris Giunta,

Absent – Grant Kane

Visitors Present:  There were two residents present from our HOA.

A motion was made to accept the minutes of the board meeting of July 20, 2023.  Motion to approve minutes was made, seconded and approved by unanimous voice vote of the board.

Committee Reports

Financial:

Paul Namkoong, treasurer:  Approximately $10,000.00 is being accumulated per year for future road maintenance costs.  As of September 30, 2023, the funds for the reserve stand at around $60,000.00.

Architectural Review Committee:

Noted:             RMXI Homeowner members who are planning landscaping upgrade, are required to submit plans for Architectural Review.  Prior to initiating landscape upgrades (complete overhaul of yards) homeowners should contact adjoining neighbors to avoid potential conflict.

Landscaping Committee:

A discussion regarding Ground cover indicated approximately 515 cubic yards are needed to cover the landscape areas within the HOA.  The HOA has made contact to acquire groundcover at a rate of 40 cubic yards per delivery without labor for spreading. 

SGM was contacted regarding the removal of tree stump remnants recently downed by the weather.  HOA Board members will continue contacting SGM regarding the dead tree and stump removal progress.

Old Business

Roads and Guards Report 

Security Service:  Upgrades are planned for Electronic Gate Motor for the Guard Shack entrance on Ridgemark Drive. 

Non-Compliant parking of Vehicles on Roads:  Long term parking on the street was brought to the attention of the Board.  A recommendation was made to send letters to the residence with CCR section as an initial warning to comply with the CCR rules.  Continued violation of the Vehicle Restriction will result in a $250.00 fine to the homeowner.

Vehicle Restrictions and Parking on Streets

Sections 7.27 & 7.29:      RMXI Conditions, Covenants and Restrictions prescribe that our personal vehicles can be parked in the street for no more than 48 hours.  Streets are to be utilized only for our means of leaving and returning to our homes.  Our vehicles should either be garaged or placed in our driveway.

Any residence determined to be in violation of the prohibition will first be warned and ultimately fined if the warning is ignored at the discretion of the HOA Board of Directors.

 Currently several residences are exhibiting long term vehicle (including Recreational Vehicle) parking in the street at their respective residences.  The Board will provide notice of the identified violation. 

New Business:  

Quarterly Homeowner Dues Increase:  A motion was made and seconded to increase the Quarterly Dues to increase $25.00 to $250.00 per Quarter.  The dues increase to begin the First Quarter of 2024 for security and other expense increases.  For residents that use Bill Pay or Automated Bank Transfer to pay dues should make the increase adjustment for payment of the first quarter dues by January 1, 2024

Quick Pass:     Residents are responsible for updating Quick Pass information on the QuickPass system as well as registering visitors on QuickPass so security can allow them access to Ridgemark.  Every homeowner in Ridgemark will be required to have a current QuickPass account by the end of 2023.  If homeowners do not register on QuickPass they may have their RFID tag deactivated.

QuickPass information is available on the RMXIHOA Website, ridgemarkhoaxi.com.  There is a tab “Ridgemark QuickPass Gate Entry System with instructions on how to register for a QuickPass account.

Election of Officers: Candidates for Homeowner Association officers are being accepted.  An application to be a Board Officer is to be included in the next quarterly billing.

Volunteers wanting to serve on the Board for a two- or three-year term should contact:

Parris Giunta – giunta8@hotmail.com

Bill Baker – bbaker@bakercadence.com

Adjournment

There being no other new business the President Giunta adjourned the meeting at 7:00 P.M.

Note(s):

(1)  All Ridgemark XI homeowners are requested to keep their contact information current with the board of directors.

(2)  Ridgemark XI HOA website is www.ridgemarkhoaxi.com

(3)  Architectural Review Guides; CC&R’s; Bylaws; Board Minutes, Board Members Contact information are all available on the website 

Prepared and submitted by:

Bartolo Racca – Secretary, RM XI HOA

Next scheduled Board of Directors Meeting:  Thursday January 18th, 2024, beginning at 6:00 PM