Your board thought you would enjoy reviewing some of the photos taken at the Block Party held on Sunday, September 20th.

RMK UNIT XI Homeowners Association Board Meeting

                                                      Minutes for November 10, 2015                                                                 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, Mike Smith, Bill Baker, Gary Edgerle, and Heidi Lipp.

Visitors:  Neil Volosing,  Margo Baker,  Pepper and Dennis Hughes, Dottie Eissmann, Mary Avidano, and Jim Maxwell.

Minutes:  The minutes from the August 11, 2015 meeting were approved.

Financial Report:

Assets:

Cash and Bank Accounts                $    95,366.84

Checking                                             $     18,131.46

Total Cash and Bank Accounts      $   113,680.30

Accounts Receivables                      $      1,638.60

Total Assets                                        $   115,318.90

Liabilities:

Accounts Payable                              $          0

Total Liabilities                                  $         0

Total Net Worth                               $  115,318.90

Committee Reports:

1. Architectural Review Committee:

Any painting or landscaping changes need to reviewed and approved by the ARC per Section 6.01 and Section 7 of the CC&R’s.   A reminder is posted on ridgemarkhoaxi.com.   

     2. Ridgemark Estates Guards and Roads Council

The enforcement of the Quick Pass Program appears to be running smoothly.  Please report any issues to the board via email.  (See website for contact information of board members).

Old Business:

Ridgemark HOA vs. JMK :

Settlement documents have been distributed to members of Ridgemark HOA.   Members will be voting on the settlement in a few weeks.    A representative of the Ridgemark HOA will update RMK Unit XI after the vote is completed.

Speeding Awareness:

The board will be starting an awareness campaign on speeding.  An insert will be included with the quarterly dues statement.  We will start the campaign next year.

We will be looking into placing lawn signs on some homeowners’ properties reminding drivers of the speed limit on our roads.

Letters will be sent to speeders that can be identified.  Business vehicles that are speeding will be notified.

A sandwich board reminding visitors about the speed limit will be at the guard shack.  Visitors will be given small cards when entering Ridgemark reminding them of the speed limit.

The board is starting the process of requesting a study for the intersection of Paullus Dr. and Ridgemark Dr.  in order to get approval for a stop sign on Paulllus Dr.    Drivers should always exercise caution and safe speed when approaching this area.

Facebook and Website:

The website address is ridgemarkhoaxi.com.  Minutes, CC&R’S,  By-laws, and the who to call list can be accessed on this site.  The  Ridgemark XI HOA Facebook page is a community  bulletin board.  It will feature news, events, requests, posts, and even lost pets.  If you would like to join, go to facebook/ridgemarkhoaxi and request to join group or e-mail parris@acquacures.com.

Block Party:

The September block party was a huge success according to reports from homeowners that attended.  It was wonderful to meet new and old neighbors.  Plans for two block parties next year were discussed, one in the Spring and another in the Fall.  More details to be worked out by the board.

New Business:

New Board Members:

It is anticipated that there will be 3 openings on the board next year starting at the February meeting. Candidacy forms are on the website.  The board will need the candidacy forms back by December from anyone interested in being on the board.  Please return your completed candidacy form to Bill Baker. Voting will take place in January and the results will be announced at the February board meeting.

The board discussed electronic billing in the future.  Homeowners will be given an option of electronic or paper delivery.  Minutes are available via email or on the website.   Paper copies will be available by request.  The details will be worked out and discussed at the February board meeting.

Ridgemark HOA XI Board Candidacy Form

Meeting adjourned at 7:47pm.  The next meeting is February 9, 2016 at 7:00 PM in the Santa Ana Room at the Ridgemark Clubhouse.

Prepared and submitted by:

Heidi Lipp, RMXIHOA

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

Call to Order

Introduction and comments from visitors

Discussion and approval of August 11, 2015 meeting minutes

Financial Report

Committee Reports

      – Architectural Review Committee

      – Landscape Maintenance

Old Business

      -Ridgemark HOA Settlement Agreement

      -Roads and Speeding

      -Quick Pass Update

      -RM XI Website and Facebook page

     -Block Party Report

New Business

      – Board of Director Openings for 2016

Executive Board Meeting (if necessary)

Adjournment

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

Below are the the details on the community yard sale being held at the Ridgemark Club House parking lot next Saturday.  We hope you can attend and provide support to All Creatures Great and Small Rescue of Hollister:

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.

If you have not completed a QuickPass registration form and need a copy of the form click here.

As a reminder, all residents of Ridgemark will be required to have a QuickPass account as of August 1, 2015.  For further details please review the post “Ridgemark QuickPass Gate Entry System” on this site, or review the article in the Ridgemark HOA July, 2015 newsletter.

The Ridgemark Home Owners Association has published their newsletter for July, 2015.  Their board has provided a copy of the newsletter for us to share with the homeowners of Ridgemark XI members.

To view the Ridgemark HOA July, 2015 newsletter click here.