GRIT Newsletter: July 2007

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The July 2007 newsletter of Sandia Heights Homeowners Association covers the annual meeting where six new directors for the Board were nominated and confirmed, along with a call for volunteers to assist various committees. A Town Hall meeting highlighted community concerns such as covenant enforcement, emergency response times, and road-related issues like repaving and speeding. An independent financial audit for 2006 yielded positive results, with recommendations for operational enhancements, and a reminder about the upcoming photo contest for the 2008 Resident Directory. The issue also provided insights on ACC activities, an event bulletin board featuring the SOSH group's summer activities, and an update on the T-Mobile Cell Tower proposal. Keywords: annual meeting, directors, volunteers, community concerns, financial audit, photo contest, ACC activities, SOSH, T-Mobile Cell Tower.

The Treasurer's report in the newsletter outlines cash flow details, account balances, and inflow/outflows, highlighting financial aspects of the association's operations. The issue also emphasizes the importance of submitting applications to the Architectural Control Committee for landscaping projects, with specific guidelines and approved/disapproved activities listed. The Sandia Heights Security Patrol's statistics for the month of March 2007 are shared, detailing different types of calls received. A reminder for homeowners to adhere to ACC regulations for landscaping projects and the importance of seeking approval before initiating significant changes to properties is emphasized. Keywords: Treasurer's report, ACC applications, landscaping guidelines, Security Patrol statistics, ACC activities, homeowner reminders.

Homeowners in Sandia Heights are encouraged to provide input on changes to properties requiring Bernalillo County approval. While the HOA offers opinions, the final decisions rest with the county commission. Internal issues like differing views on projects such as cell towers require the HOA to balance concerns, aiming to minimize impacts on views while addressing the need for better reception and connectivity for residents. Residents are urged to attend commission meetings to voice their opinions directly.

Summer office hours and the relocation of SHHA board meetings to the office were announced. Notary public services are free for members, and the association seeks contractor evaluations from homeowners to update their binder. Members are directed to the SHHA website for resources and updates, with a friendly Fourth of July greeting.

Keywords: commission meetings, board meeting relocation, contractor evaluations, Bernalillo County approval, cell tower proposal, balancing concerns, summer office hours, notary services, neighborhood resources, property changes, homeowner input, Fourth of July