General Knowledge

The result of last Saturday’s Board of Directors election is relatively old news by now, but we have had a number of requests for the official numbers and so I have included them in the table below. Again, I want to thank every candidate for running and everyone who voted. Democracy is best served by all of our participation. Our quorum for validating the election is 25% of the membership and The Inspectors

of Elections received 634 ballots, which is 30.3% of the membership. It is great that enough ballots were cast to validate the election and I hope that we can strive for even higher turnout in the future.

For those still nursing that election energy high, I have good news. Next week there is an opportunity to get your Robert’s Rules of Order-fix on Thursday, August 27^th at the Rec. Barn at 6:00 pm for the regular monthly meeting. If you were worried that you would have to wait an entire month to see your favorite local celebs in action as they govern our little piece of the world, have no fear. There is a lot on the agenda! Let’s dive in.

We like to start with real star power in the form of a report from our local Sheriff’s rep. Senior Deputy Hammon. Followed by the obligatory housekeeping items on the consent agenda – minutes, financials, etc. Then to the real meat and potatoes of local governance in action. The Board will install the 2026-2027 officers (Pres, V.P., Treasurer, and Secretary). Next, they will consider the rest of the 2026-2027 Board Meeting Schedule. Spoiler alert BOD meetings are always on the 4^th Thursday of the month, except when they aren’t. Consult your local listings (HROA.us, scroll halfway down in the middle of the page). The Board will consider appointments of chair and vice chairmanships to all the committees and a resolution on check signing. That gets us through Item 11.

Now for the Main Event (cue announcer voice with echo reverb) 2026 Paving and Road Repair Contract Work! This is really exciting, because it is an opportunity to address some of the worst areas on the Ranch that we have all had to drive over at one time or another. The total possible amount tops $604,000. Yes, you read that right we are looking to spend over half a million dollars on fixing roads this year. There are too many sections to describe here, but we will go into painstaking detail in the meeting or feel free to reach out for more specifics. Generally, we are looking at the worst parts of Heritage Loop Rd., Heritage Rd. the Marina and Valley Ln.   

They will finish things off with the consideration of appointments for the remaining voting members to the committees. We hope to see you there and around the Ranch!

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

HROA Office Hours



Monday - Friday

8 AM to 5 PM

1st & 3rd Saturday

(Limited Services)

8 AM to Noon

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2025 Firewise USA Certificate

To notify the gate of guests in advance, email all of the following details to: gate@hroa.us

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

Vehicle Decals Available at the Main Gate on Gateway Drive



When obtaining your decal, please bring:

• Your Member Card
• CURRENT DMV REGISTRATION ONLY

(No titles, pink slips, registration renewal forms, or temporary registrations will be accepted.)

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

Members may download the Trails of the Beautiful Village of Heritage Ranch guidebook here or request a hard copy be printed for $16 from the HROA Member Services office.

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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