On July 12^th your Board of Directors started our speed awareness campaign on Paullus and Ridgemark Drives.  A total of ten signs were posted on our roads and we posted copies of these signs on our website as well as emailed them to our homeowners. Now five signs have been confiscated and some were taken off the personal property of some homeowners who wanted to cooperate with the program.  This is very disappointing. 

This program was approved at our May board and homeowners meeting and the board spent the time and money to have these signs developed and then placed on our roads. There have been positive comments to the board supporting the program and only one homeowner expressed negative comments. We paid for these signs from the RM XI funds and so stealing our signs is stealing from the homeowners of RM XI HOA.

If you have any knowledge of who may have taken these signs, please notify me or any other board member.  If you see anyone tampering with our signs, please notify any board member.

Also, if you are renting or leasing your home, you have the responsibility of notifying the occupants of the 25 MPH speed limit in Ridgemark.  We have had reports of speeders going to homes that are leased.  If your home is rented, it is your responsibility to make the occupants aware of the speed awareness program because they are not on our distribution list.  Or, you can provide the board with their names and email addresses so we can add them to the distribution list. 

As the Ridgemark XI HOA Board, our job is to listen to the concerns of our members and follow up with positive solutions. This Speeding Awareness Campaign is a response to the continued complaints about speeding we receive from our members and this speed awareness program is a reasonable solution aside from placing speed humps on all of our roads. Because of this we ask for our members support in continuing this positive solution. We know that many speeders are visitors or service businesses driving through our neighborhood and we want our 25 mph speed limit visible to all those who are either not aware or disrespecting of the posted speed limit.

We will continue this speeding awareness program and plan to replace the stolen signs. We have witnessed the positive effect of speeding awareness program. People are slowing down and observing the 25 MPH limit.  We appreciate your continued cooperation.

Bill Baker

President, Ridgemark XI HOA

The Board of Directors has begun the Speed Awareness campaign we discussed at our May homeowners meeting.  We have posted signs on Paullus and Ridgemark Drives to make drivers aware of the 25 MPH speed limit in Ridgemark.  

Below is a copy of the sign:

Also, all visitors to Ridgemark will receive a handout at the guard gate reminding them of the 25 MPH speed limit.  Below is a copy of that handout:

The board is taking these actions in the hope that homeowners and visitors will become more aware of the 25 MPH speed limit and will slow down their driving speed to 25 MPH.

 We would appreciate any feed back you can give us as to the effectiveness of this program.  We are hopeful it will work and we do not have to take other measures such as speed bumps.

Thanks for your attention and cooperation!

Bill Baker

President, Ridgemark XI HOA

Please be aware that the 3rd Quarter 2016 statements contain an error.  The “Current Due” was printed in the “Over 90 Days Past Due” column.  If your statement balance is $167.00, this is the amount that is current. Please disregard the $167.00 in the “Over 90 days past due” column.

It was decided not to reprint the statements, but to notify our Ridgemark XI HOA homeowners by email and this website.

Thanks for your understanding and cooperation.

Bill Baker

Ridgemark XI HOA

President

The Board of Directors of Ridgemark XI Homeowners Association want to ask you, your guests, and service providers to please observe the posted speed limit of 25 MPH on our roads.  We continue to get notifications by homeowners of cars exceeding the speed limit on Paullus Drive and Ridgemark Drive.  The Ridgemark XI CC&Rs  Section 7.29 states that “the speed limit on all private streets is twenty-five (25) miles per hour.”  Your Board of Directors is implementing a speed awareness program to make all homeowners and their guests aware of the posted speed limit of 25 MPH.

 PLEASE BE AWARE OF YOUR SPEED ON OUR ROADS!  THANKS FOR YOUR COOPERATION.

Ridgemark Unit XI Homeowners Association

Board Meeting Agenda for Tuesday, May 10, 2016 – 7:00 PM

Ridgemark Club House – Santa Ana Room 

I.     Call to Order

II.    Introduction and comments from visitors

III.   Discussion and approval of November 10, 2015 minutes

IV.    Financial Report

V.      Committee Reports

• a. Architectural Review Committee
• b. Landscape Maintenance

VI.     Old Business

• a.  Speeding Awareness Program
• b. Quick Pass System Enforcement
• c.  Spring Block Party

VII.    New Business

• a.  Sierra Golf Management

VIII.   Executive Board Meeting (If Necessary)

IX. Adjournment

Next Scheduled Board Meeting, Tuesday, August 9, 2016 – 7:00 PM

RMK UNIT XI Homeowners Association Board Meeting

Minutes for March 8, 2016

Santa Ana Room, Ridgemark Clubhouse

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

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

Visitors: R. Pepper Hughes, E. Dennis Hughes, Harry Hill, Kathy Hill, Paul Namkoong, Kelly Mitchell, Jim Maxwell, Eric Barton, Dottie Eissmann, Ellen Fisher, and Ann Fudge.

Minutes: The minutes from the November 10, 2015 meeting were approved.

Financial Report:

Assets

Cash and Bank Accounts

CD                                                        $    95,433.55

Checking                                             $    18,782.13

Total Cash and Bank Accounts       $  114,215.68

Accounts Receivables                     $          598.08

Total Assets                                       $  114,813.76

Liabilities

Accounts Payable                                                                                                                                                            Tax Prep Fee                                       $         600.00

Total Liabilities                                   $          600.00

Total Net Worth                                 $  114,213.76

Committee Reports:

Architectural Review Committee:

The only outstanding item is an RV camper on premises for over 48 hours.   Other homeowners nearby asked board to speak to homeowner.

Any painting or landscaping changes need to reviewed and approved by the ARC per Section 6.0 and Section 7 of the CC&R’s.

Any violations or complaints can be emailed to RMXIHOA@gmail.com or refer to “Who To Call” page on ridgemarkhoaxi.com website.

Ridgemark Estates Guards and Roads Council:

There was a question and discussion about emergency vehicle (ambulance) access at back gate. In a recent emergency,  the fire department vehicle had access but the ambulance did not.

There some discussion of the guard service notifying homeowners of visitors. Some homeowners reported they were notified and others said they never are notified.

Some homeowners reported unauthorized people going door to door attempting to sell services.

Bill Baker will report all of these incidents to the First Alarm supervisor.

Old Business:

Speeding awareness: Sandwich boards, lawn signs and notices at the gate will be implemented by the new board in March, April and May.

Ridgemark HOA XI Facebook and Website:

The website address is ridgemarkhoaxi.com. Board Meeting Minutes, CC&R’s, Bylaws, and Who to Call can be accessed on this site.  The Ridgemark XI HOA Facebook page is a community bulletin board.  If you would like to join, go to facebook/ridgemarkhoaxi and request to join the group or email parris@acquacures.com.

Spring Block Party: Details and date to be announced.

New Business:

Election results:

69 ballots were cast which represents a quorum. Bill Baker, Harry Hill,  E. Dennis Hughes, Kelly Mitchell, and Paul Namkoong were elected.  The oath of office was conducted by Bill Baker.

The board would like to thank Gary Edgerle, Jose Fernandez, Jim Maestri, and Mike Smith for their service to the community as they step down from their roles on the Ridgemark Unit XI Homeowners Association Board.

Meeting adjourned at 7:29 pm.   The next meeting is May 10, 2016 at 7:00 pm.

Executive Board Meeting:

An Executive Board Meeting was called to order for the new board of directors by Bill Baker. After discussion the following assignments were agreed to by the new board of directors:

President – Bill Baker

Vice President – Parris Giunta

Treasurer – Kelly Mitchell

Secretary – Heidi Lipp

Architectural Review Committee:

Harry Hill

Dennis Hughes

Paul Namkoong

The board reviewed the architectural plans for a pool and landscaping for Lot# 609. The plans were discussed and approved by the board.

The Executive Board Meeting was adjourned at 8:00 PM.

Prepared and submitted by:

Heidi Lipp,

Secretary, Ridgemark Unit XI HOA

Ridgemark Unit XI Homeowners Association

Board Meeting Agenda for Tuesday, March 8, 2016 – 7:00 PM

Ridgemark Club House – Santa Ana Room 

I.     Call to Order

II.    Introduction and comments from visitors

III.   Discussion and approval of November 10, 2015 minutes

IV.    Financial Report

V.      Committee Reports

a. Architectural Review Committee

b. Landscape Maintenance

c. Nominating Committee

VI.     Old Business

a.  Speeding Awareness Program

b. Quick Pass System Enforcement

c.  RM XI HOA Facebook Page and Website

d.  Spring Block Party

VII.    New Business

a.  Election Results for Board of Directors

b.  Oath of Office for New Directors

c.   Recognition of service by retiring board members

VIII.   Executive Board Meeting

a. Officers and Committee assignments

VIX.    Adjournment

Next Scheduled Board Meeting, Tuesday, May 10, 2016 – 7:00 PM

January 30, 2016

To Ridgemark XI Homeowners:

The annual meeting scheduled for February 9^th has been delayed until March 8^th at 7:00 in the Santa Ana Room of the Ridgemark Clubhouse.

The reason for the delay is that the board felt we needed more time to get Ridgemark XI homeowners to submit candidacy forms for the board of directors. We have four board members retiring from the board at the March meeting, and we currently have only two candidates who have submitted candidacy forms.  We need at least two more candidates to stand for election to the board to fill the four vacancies on the board.

The Board asks all homeowners to give serious consideration to serving on the board of directors. The term is for two years, and you will find it beneficial and rewarding to be involved in maintaining and improving the quality of life in Ridgemark.   The time requirement is minimal with four board meetings a year, they usually last 1-2 hours. The by-laws limit one member from each home in Ridgemark XI to serve on the board at the same time.  So we cannot accept two candidates from one home.

Candidacy forms are available from any board member, or you can download a copy from our website, www.ridgemarkhoaxi.com. See the posting dated December 27, 2015.

It is important that we have a full board so that the responsibilities of the board can be shared by all the board members. If we cannot get enough interest from the homeowners to serve on the board, then we may have to consider hiring a management company which will lead to an increase in costs that will be reflected in the monthly association dues.  Or, we may have to consider another option which is to dissolve our homeowners association and join the Ridgemark Homeowners Association.  This too will lead to higher association dues.  These are options which Ridgemark XI homeowners have rejected in the past.  So, please give consideration to giving some of your time to serve on the board of directors.

Respectfully submitted by:

Bill Baker, RM XI President.

The RMHOA XI Board of Directors has 7 members.  Five director’s terms are expiring in February. Two of  directors have decided to be candidates again for the board and three directors are retiring.  Therefore we need candidates to stand for election to the board for a term of two years.

If you or someone you think should be a candidate for the board of directors, please have them complete a Statement of Candidacy and return the completed form to a member of the nominating committee (Bill Baker, 1000 Paullus Dr., Hollister, CA 95023 or Heidi Lipp, 835 Paullus Dr., Hollister, CA 95023) by no later than January 8, 2016.

Click here for: Ridgemark HOA XI Board Candidacy Form

There are 5 director positions open, 2 current directors will be incumbents and 3 new director positions need to be filled.  Officers of the board are decided at the February meeting by the members of the new seven member board.  The positions are president, vice president, secretary, treasure, and three members of the architectural committee.

A voting information package will be mailed to all property owners of record in January, 2016.  Ballots will be counted and the results will be announced at the February 9, 2016 annual all members meeting.  There will be no provision for nominations from the floor at the annual meeting.  Homeowners interested in running for a director position must make their candidacy known to the nominating committee or the board by January 8, 2016.

This is your opportunity to have a voice in the direction of Ridgemark XI HOA.  Please give this opportunity to serve your community serious consideration.

Thank you for your consideration.

The nominating committee of RM XI HOA.