2013
2013 BOD Members – until August Election
Dennis McCormac – President from 8/2012. Director – 8/2013
Lane Durgan – Vice President until 8/13, & Liaison to Clubhouse Manager
Dan Ross -Director, Treasurer after 8/2013 Liaison to Maintenance Manager
James Epifanio – Treasurer until 8/2013
Suzanne Willard – elected 8/2012 – Director. Secretary 8/13
2013 Management – Equus Management (yearly contract) since 2007
Joele Rogers - Community Manager since 2007
Greg Wolf - Maintenance Supervisor/Operations Manager since October 2007
Dan McKnight – Clubhouse Manager since June 2010
2013 Attorneys/Legal
Maddox & Associates – Bob Maddox, Shelia Van Dyne Romero, Eva Segerblom
Pending Issues:
Rules & Regulation changes (re spa age use, collection policy)
CC&Rs revision – commissioned draft
Construction Defect Litigation Settlement
2013 FDL Committees:
ARC – comprised of BOD. All applications and determinations reported monthly in minutes.
IT, Landscape, Maintenance, Finance, Social, Safety
Minutes of Board of Directors (BOD) Click HERE to read these. |
(Year, Month, Day, Document) |

Synopsis of Minutes follows.
Workshops:
Roundabout replacement
Clubhouse wood floors
Moving the freezer
Weeds inhibitor
Suggestion box items
Use of the clubhouse theater
Rules & Regulations
FDL Network Upgrades
Additional street lights
Locker room locks
Annual Election Timelines
Water Usage Reduction Plan
Revising bidding process
Revising CC&Rs
Eliminating Sunday trash pickup
Changing Clubhouse open hours for winter.
2013 Operations Report:
Firesprinklers in 8 buildings need system to monitor glycerin temp
Outside lights flikering caused by water getting into conduit and freezing
Weed killer Barricade left yellow residue. Landscaper to not use in future.
Coach lights on buildings being replaced.
Lake 6 will be first lake cleaned this year.
Water leak at Building 11 service line
Irrigation is running about 40%
Planted @125 plants.
Drainage project started March.
Roof inspections complete.
Concrete inspections for driveway and sidewalk replacements began in Mar.
Pools open Memorial Day weekend.
Buildings being washed.
Sewer inspection found large piece of stucco in pipe 24" down
Main pipe leak found and fixed in irrigation
Small spa heater broke, under warranty
Streets sealed
Irrigation schedule is M,T,F.Sun. If other observed, please let Maintenance know.
Irrigation system winterized in November
Christmas light installation in November
2013 Clubhouse Manager Reports:
Freezer back in copier room so no need for new freezer
Theater cannot be reserved for major events.
Floors refinished with satin finish top coat.
Suggestion box contents reported monthly.
Floor behind bar replaced with tile
Locker rooms steam cleaned.
Exercise Equipment maintained quarterly.
Gym carpets cleaned
Dryer vent cleaning offered
Collecting old phone books to donate to Make a Wish Foundation
Clubhouse closes 3pm Christmas Eve and closed Christmas Day.
Balconies leaking.
Social Events:
Bingo Jan. 28 Cinco de Mayo May 1
Bunko Feb. 11 Summer BBQ June 1
Valentine's Day Dinner Feb. 14 Dinner with guest speaker June 20
Pool Tourney Mar.4&9 Oldies but goodies Aug. 2
Happy Hour Feb. 29,Apr. 5,June 7 Party under pergola Sept. 15
St. Patty's Day Dinner Mar. 16 String Beings Sept.
Shred Day & Breakfast Apr. 20 Hawaiian Luau Oct. 15
Dinner with Red Cross Disaster Speaker Apr. 25 Craft Fair & Breakfast Nov.9
Impatient Gardner Dinner May 16 Christmas Party Dec.6
2013 Community Manager Reports
Equus Management Group won "Best Mid-Size Management Co of the Year" for NV
Working on Budget and Reserve Study
Community Association Institute Report
Seminar on Rules in January.
Seminar on writing RFP's
Class on understanding your financials
Seminar on Risk Management
Legislative Update
Class in Sept: Landscaping
Nov class on Case Law
2013 Financial Reports by Management to BOD –
Given monthly to BOD for review and approval. Not included in minutes.
As required in NRS 116.31093, BOD reviews following:
Current YTD financial statement of the HOA
Current YTD schedule of revenues & expenses for operating and reserve accounts compared to budgeted.
Current reconciliation of operating and reserve account
Current status of FDL civil action or claim submitted to arbitration or mediation
CD status rollovers reported with any action taken as needed.
Reserves & Operating Accounts reimbursed upon settlement of Construction Defect Litigation.
Homeowner Forum
Roundup poison being sprayed by untrained crew that sprays everything: sidewalks, doors,
mailboxes. Landscaping Co. not licensed to spray this product.
Environmentally safe products should be substutited such as Corn Gluten.
Advanced notice needs to be sent warning owners prior to spraying any type of chemicals.
HOA owns a unit?
2013 BOD Approvals
Expenses/Contracts
Kohn Colodny Engaged for 2012 Audit - $4900
Red Rock Financial Engaged as collection company.
*National to repair draining towards building $45,524.90
Tyco for Mechanical Temperatore Sensors for firesprinklers $1,754.
Tyco Network/Internet Upgrades & install by Kriss $8500 incl. 3year warranty
Intermountain Electric to add six additional street lights $25,775.
*Parkers Painting to paint streetlight poles, lamp post & wrought iron
Scott's Roofing for roof inspections, photos and recommendations- $2,400.
Padovan Consulting for consult on sealing asphalt streets $2,200.
*Western Nevada Supply to purchase two pumps for lakes $2,711.22-from Reserves.
*Roof Crafters for top repairs of entry fountain $8200-*from Reserves
*Diamond Coatings for bottom repairs of entry fountain $4,700-*from Reserves
AT&T for internet services with increased bandwidth 50-80 Meg $1614/month.
*Scott's Roofing for all building repairs$32,045-*from Litigation Funds
*Sierra Nevada Construction to replace main entrance stamped concrete
*Sierra Golf Cart for a 2012 Yamaha G23AC $8,079.38-*from Reserves
*Intermountain for sealing all asphalt $27,000-*from Reserves
CAU Insurance on buildings $77,950/one year.
Change Order for roundabout replacement additional sub-base material and
Change order to install additional electrical conduit under stamped concrete-$1350
*Parkers Painting for painting front & ped gates, wrought iron around pool, gazebo,
Jet Plumbing to inspect and annual sewer cleanout for all 54 buildings-$7540.
Terra Firma for repair of leak at mainentry waterfall-13,355.48
National Landscape to correct drainage problem behind Building 48-$4,300.
Equus Management contract renewed at same cost.$3,120/month.
National Landscape contract renewed at same $7,650/month, added
Koi Pond Pump on hand used, replace backup $1258.
ALSCO for clubhouse mat replacement weekly $1256/yr received. No motion
Kriss Partners for Internet Maintenance,$1300/month- Oct. 2013-14 .
New Copier Lease Agreement is $270/mo for 5 years.
CC&R revisions for attorney Romero to draft $5-6000.
William Hinkle snow plow contract approved with added 3 day notice to cancel.
2014 Operating and Reserve Budgets Reserve Study approved with $20 increased assessment.
2013 Reserve Study update performed by Robert Saylor reviewed and approved.
Other:
New policy for FDL Theater.
2012 Financial Audit approved as presented.
Adding Roof Replacements to Reserve violates CC&Rs as CC&Rs state:
HOA responsible to perform, but cost is billed back to each unit owner.
New Collection Policy approved by Attorney complies with NRS statute.
Painting 10 buildings cost $149,000. Paying out of Reserves and raising
monthly assessment $55/mo would initially deplete reserves below 70%
BOD will follow CC&Rs and bill back each owner for their pro-rata share
based on square footage.

Other:
2010 Audit from Kohn Colodny CPA, Beth Kohn presented to BOD
Final Audit from Kohn Colodny, Connie Christensen in attendance
Cones at entry gate extended for holidays and weekends.
Reserve Study that predicted HOA will be 90% funded at yearend.
HO presented BOD a petition (signed by 60 HO) stating their disapproval of pool pavers and new maintenance building.
Construction of New Maintenance Building on north side by car wash-TABLED.
Rules & Reg draft available at front desk will be up for approval June 20, 2011
CAI members seminar June 18 for all interested in running for the board.
DDHOA approved Guardhouse renovations.
MG Builders awarded to do guardshack renovations $5500-from Reserves
Board resignation to go unfilled from June until August election
FDL belongs to CAI and many board membewrs attend seminars to learn how to be better board member.
Lane Durgin and Dennis McCormac became DCAL (Dedicated Community Assoc. Leader).
2012 Operating and Reserve Budgets for 2012 approved, with assements to remain at $405/mo.
Resolution Resolution approved for conducting HOA meeting using Parliamentary Procedures.
Resolution to Borrow money from Reserve for emergency roof repairs. $99,000 repayment over " period of time"
CC&Rs Amendment to remove all Declarant Provisions draft to be mailed to members for approval.
Annual Elections in August
Nomination Forms sent to owners.
Candidate night August 3rd
Election August 24
Candidates this year:
- Lane Durgin
- James Epifanio
- Nancy Schaefer
- James Willard
Ballot counters were Beverly Teichgraeber and Linda Mattes. Adam Clarkson from Fuller Jenkins supervised the counting process.