Oasis Residents,

We are almost finished with yet another year!  Time sure does fly by.  This has been a very productive year for the board with lots on the agenda.  Your current board has spent many hours trying to ensure the proper growth and care of this community so please make sure to reach out to them and give them your thanks this Holiday Season for the thankless Board positions they have been appointed too.  With the extra hard work this Board has made some major strides in the future of our community.  Proper planning, budgeting, and monitoring will greatly midigate our exposure to loss or unplanned repairs.  With our community reaching 20+ years this is needed more now than ever to avoid speed bumps in the road ahead.  There has been a lot of activity next door on the Discovery Park campus but most of the projects that are facing the Oasis community will be completed by Q1 2015 as the remaining projects will take place on the other end of their campus.  With that being said we hope you all have a safe, happy, and fun Holiday Season with your family and friends!

Tempe Police Department Holiday Reminders

During the holidays, the potential for thefts and robberies increase. More people are out and about, and they are carrying more gifts and money than during other times of the year. While there’s no need to be afraid, you should keep in mind the following holiday safety reminders:

• Carry your valuables wisely. Do not keep cash in your wallet. Instead, keep it in an inside pocket and only carry the credit cards you’ll need.
• Do not leave valuables in your vehicle. If you must leave packages in your car, put them in the trunk. Keep receipts with you.
• Carry a cell phone with you. If someone makes you suspicious or uncomfortable, notify security or call the police.
• Whenever possible, park and walk in well-lit areas. Be aware of your surroundings, especially the people around you.
• Carry your purse close to you, with the opening or flap towards your body. Never leave a purse in a shopping cart.
• Do not keep a wallet, credit cards or cash in a backpack. If you are in a crowd, consider carrying the backpack in front of you. Pickpockets can quickly and easily remove items from a backpack without being noticed by the owner.
• While in shopping center parking lots: Be aware of who is around you. Make a note of where you park. Be sure to have your keys in your hand prior to heading to your car.
• Protect your credit card numbers and other personal information. Carefully dispose of receipts that have a credit card number on them. Never provide credit card information in response to unsolicited calls or emails.
• Don’t announce your new high-dollar purchases after the holidays. Break down the boxes of TVs, stereos, computers, etc. and turn them inside out before putting them in the trash.
• If you are traveling for the holidays, make your home look “lived in”. Have a friend or neighbor collect your mail and newspapers or have your service suspended while you are away. Use timers to turn lights off and on.

To report suspicious activity in Tempe, call us at 480-350-8311

For emergencies, call 911

The Tempe Police Department also has an app if you search for “Tempe Police” in the AppStore or Android Store.  I have downloaded it myself and along with he Tempe 311 app for submitting issues to the City of Tempe it is a great way to monitor emergency issues in the area.  A sample of the dashboard is listed to the right from my phone…

Wall Updates

The board is testing a few methods in the community to define what the best long term avenue would be for maintaining and managing the block walls.  There are many spots in the community where the walls are discolored from sun, water, repairs, and mismatched paint jobs.  We are testing patch methods, replace methods with paint, and replace methods with colored block that is a close match to existing.  Once we have all of these test areas complete we will be assessing how to proceed from a larger scale neighborhood approach.

Lake Management Contract

As discussed earlier we are working to possibly change our lake management contract to a new company that is based out of Tempe and would start giving us more of a database of data for monitoring the lake in a way that allows for future budgeting while hopefully mitigating large scale surprises further on down the road for the community.  This includes monitoring sediment levels, chemical levels, and overall condition of the lake walls and lake itself to be more plan-full of future needs.

Insurance Proposal

We have also revisited our current insurance coverage within the community to make sure our policies are directly aligned with the needs of the community.  This approach also helps us mitigate future risk to the community and homeowners.  Having the right property and people insured for the correct limits will make a big difference if anything happens down the road.

Landscape

On the agenda for 2015 still includes a more serious look at the landscape throughout the community meaning plotting trees, understanding landscape rotation schedules and getting a consistent system in place that aligns with the budget.  Now that we are a mature community with 20+ year old trees and landscape we have to be more conscious of a forward thinking plan to make sure we prevent damage by being proactive in certain situations and developing a routine and schedule with our vendors can help achieve those goals for our community.

We hope everyone has a great Holiday Season and we look forward to a great 2015!

Thanks,

Jake Ulrich

HOA President

480.818.8300