2005 August newsletter

On June 28, 2005 the meeting of the Board of Directors was held as scheduled. This meeting was attended by all the Directors, Yvonne Avila of Optimum Property Management, two committee chairpersons, and 5 homeowners. Homeowners raised issues regarding parking, tree trimming, and building restoration. Liz Rutherford, Chairman of the Budget Committee, recommended, and the Board approved that we accept our Tax Returns as prepared and presented by Schonwit & Associates, CPA's for our Taxable Year Ended February 28, 2005. John Gustafson, Chairman of the Maintenance Committee, reported on the status of their work regarding the cost analysis of the four scenarios presented at our June 22 Town Hall Meeting. The landscape committee reported that they had completed work on a bid to remove 25 trees identified in the Dukek & Assoc. “Community Forest Management Plan” of February 2005. Limited proposals were addressed that presented immediate safety or water intrusion/damage issues.

As I write this newsletter in early July, I am happy to report that 80 of our 142 homeowners attended our June 22, 2005 Town Hall Meeting. I applaud all of you for this impressive turnout to a most important information sharing/gathering event. The professional architectural firm, Pulaski Arita Olsson, Inc. (PAO) presented four major scenarios to consider for restoration of our association. At this time, 80% of you have responded to our survey questionnaire with strong support indicated for Scenario B, Composite Envelope Replacement and Scenario D, Minimal Repairs. The Board's recommendation will have been presented at the July 20, 2005 Town Hall Meeting. As soon as possible, a ballot will be mailed to each homeowner to vote on the recommended scenario. Hopefully you will be able to support the recommended initiative. Whether you choose to support this approach or not, please submit your ballot within the requested timeframe. Everyone's vote counts and we need a majority to vote in order to have a valid election. Based on your response to our initial survey questionnaire, this will be a very close decision.

I again thank everyone for their participation in this building restoration project to this point. I encourage each of you to continue your community participation, so that we together, can keep our association a special and viable place to live and enjoy.

Where Can I Find Additional Information Regarding Our Building Restoration Process?

Please check our community Website at www.turtlerockglen.com. We are in the process of providing locations you may visit to see buildings constructed with composite materials. Additionally, we will attempt to summarize the many questions homeowners have asked to this point and provide answers to these questions on the Website.

The Garden Homes Board of Directors has established the following goals to focus on in our fiscal year 2005/2006.

· Establish a comprehensive Strategic Plan for Cost Effective Maintenance of our homes.

· Initiate the Building Exterior Renewal Program, complete Phase I Homeowner approval, and begin Phase 2 Implementation.

· Continue our Landscape Rejuvenation project once the Building Exterior Renewal Plan is established in order to prevent damage to new landscaping.

· Maximize the use of our Standing Committees to efficiently manage our association and better share our volunteer workload.

GARDEN HOMES MAINTENANCE ASSOCIATION

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

David Wise President

Ray Clark Vice President

Don Siriani Secretary

Larry Rutherford Treasurer

Eileen Morris Member at Large

Standing Committees:

Architectural Don Siriani

Budget Liz Rutherford, Chair

Communications Sharon Roadman,

Lea Peterson, Co-Chairs

Landscape Dave Wise, Chair

Maintenance John Gustafson, Chair

Parking Jan Newman, Chair

Community Website:

www.turtlerockglen.com

Please note the new street sweeping dates will be on alternating Tuesday's of each month:

The Board of Directors meets every month on the 4th Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. at the Turtle Rock Community Center . Homeowners are welcome and encouraged to attend the general session. The homeowner forum portion, which is when the homeowner may address the board with questions or concerns, is held right at the start of the meeting at 7:00, so be prompt if you wish to speak.

If you are unable to attend a board meeting, you may also submit your requests or concerns in writing to the Board of Directors, c/o Optimum Property Management. Your written request will be included with the Directors Report and reviewed by the board at their upcoming meeting.

GENERAL INFORMATION

STREET SWEEPING

MANAGEMENT COMPANY

BOARD MEETINGS