General Knowledge

I want to congratulate all the candidates for a great job last weekend at the forum. I thought that they all did well showing their qualifications to serve on the board and what is important to them. I hope the forum helped you feel more confident in casting your votes. According to The Inspectors of Elections website, only 20.7% of members have voted. You might remember from last year that we need to get 25% of members to reach a quorum and make the election official. Please let us know if you have any questions about how to vote or feel free to email The Inspectors of Elections directly at info@tieivote.com.

I have been asked what happens if we don’t get a quorum. Basically, we would adjourn the meeting and the current board stays in place until a quorum is achieved. That might sound like a good idea for those of us lamenting the coming loss of Director Scott Keller who chose not to run again, but serving on the board is not indentured servitude and we will eventually have to let him go. So do Scott a favor and cast your votes. Fortunately, there are a lot of good choices with current Directors Masen Yaffee and Tom Swanon being joined by Terry Chavis, Marc Coons, Dave Henrey, Kim Kincannon, and Denise Revell. After you vote, reward yourself with a fun weekend.

Next weekend we hope to see you at the Rec. Barn on Saturday. August 15^th at 10:00am for the Annual Meeting (board election). But this weekend there are fun things to do after you vote. Paso distilleries are hosting events as part of the Paso Robles Distillery Trail Weekend. The Paso Rotary is hosting a Winemakers’ Cookoff. Atascadero’s Summer Concert series is featuring “Lady and The Tramps,” a classic rock cover band. That’s cool, but I am a little bummed that they aren’t recreating the magical musical moments from the Disney classic. Maybe they take requests. Whatever you do this weekend, enjoy your time off and then get ready to come hang with us on the 15^th!

With the Fair over, we are experiencing a little lull, but we are getting lots of reservations for Labor Day. If you are planning to rent a boat slip, a campground spot, or the party dock, get your reservations in soon.

As your Paso Robles school board representative, I would be remiss if I didn’t remind everyone that school starts next week on Thursday, August 13^th. If you don’t have kids in school, then you will still want to leave a little early in the morning to allow for the added traffic. Compliance will be at the bus stop on Gateway at the park to enforce the 15-mph speed limit near the crosswalk in the morning and afternoon. If your commute takes you through town, remember that the City narrowed 24^th St. at Lewis-Flamson Junior High and it will likely back up traffic until everyone readjusts.  

To sum up: good job candidates, please vote, then reward yourself for doing your civic duty with something fun this weekend, kids are back this Thursday, next weekend party with us at the Rec. Barn, and get in your reservations for Labor Day!

Have a great weekend!



Jim

Feel free to send me an email at gm@hroa.us

Or call the office at

(805)238-9641 x408

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8 AM to 5 PM

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• Your full name
• Your member/account #
• Your lot and tract #'s
• Your guest(s) names
• Date of arrival and departure

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Marina Reminders

To help keep our marina area safe, orderly, and enjoyable for everyone, please be reminded of the following rules:

• No unattached trailers are permitted at the Marina or in the overflow parking area.

• Boats on trailers and empty boat trailers are not permitted on the Point at any time.

• The Point is locked daily at 10:00 PM—please plan accordingly. In the event of an emergency, please contact the Main Gate to make arrangements.



• No property may be left overnight on the Point from 10:00 pm to 6:00 am, including easy-ups, vehicles, or other personal items.

We appreciate your cooperation in following these guidelines to help protect our shared spaces. Thank you for doing your part!

🚗Entry and Guest Access

Membership Cards:

• Cards may only be used by the person they were issued to.
• All vehicles must display a valid current decal to use the Member Lane. Guest lanes are also available and equipped with card readers for vehicles without a decal.

Owners are responsible for all activities related to identification cards, vehicle decals, and vessel decals issued to their property.

Guests must be registered with the Main Gate to gain access through both the Main Gate and the North Gate.

Members and Tenants may authorize access for guests by phone or email. Call the Gate at (805) 238-9641, Option 2, or email gate@hroa.us with:

Your Full Name, 4 digit Member/Account Number, Lot and Tract Numbers, Your Guest(s) Name, and the date of arrival and departure

All persons listed on a permanent guest list are the responsibility of the Member/Tenant, regardless of whether that Member/Tenant is aware of the individual being on the ranch.

Remember to update your permanent guest list at the Member Services Office with any changes.

Action Property Management / SnapHOA

This is a reminder that the new SNAP HOA accounting system went into effect on April 1, 2026. If you utilize online bill pay services through your bank, please note that you will need to update your payment details. The company name, mailing address, and your account number must be updated to reflect the new remittance information below. Be sure to include your 14-digit account number on all payments.

Updated Payment Remittance Information:

Heritage Ranch Owners Association

c/o Action Property Management

P.O. Box 25013

Santa Ana, CA 92799-5013

Please note that all checks must be mailed to the address above and must include your account number.

Payments will not be accepted at the Member Services Office.

If you have any questions or need assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out to the Member Services Office.

🏡AEC Approval for Exterior Work🛠️

As a reminder, any work done to the exterior of your home or property—such as concrete pours, certain landscaping, sheds, painting🎨, roofing, fencing, siding, and tree work🌳 —must receive approval from the Architectural & Environmental Control (AEC) Committee through the Heritage Ranch Owners Association (HROA).

📖To learn more about the approval process, please visit: AEC Committee Information

📄If you're ready to submit your project for approval, you can find the necessary forms here: AEC Forms

📞For any questions or assistance, please contact our AEC Department: (805) 238-9641 x422 or via email at aec@hroa.us

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Trail maps are available through the Gaia GPS app. To access them, first register with Gaia GPS, then request activation using your registered email at office@hroa.us. The app can be downloaded here and used on both mobile devices and desktops.



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