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Susan Platner presented the minutes from November 11th. Wayne DeBus presented the November financials. The documents were approved.
Under Committee Reports, Jackie Moran is heading up the Finally Friday - Holiday Edition. Stop by the Ramada at 5:30 on December 19. The winners of the Front Yard Holiday Décor contest will be announced – and prizes given. The judges will walk around VM III from 6:00 – 7:00 PM on December 18. Make sure your front lights are on.
Ralph Whitney reported on the 2025 remaining projects:
(a) Ramada floor was flaking, but stopped and is still non-slip. Gus Meyers will try re-applying a new product to the bathroom floor.
(b) Xeriscape* West Wall. Work is on Ersland Touch’s list, but they are backed up.
For 2026, there are three proposed projects for the Pool/Spa (Hot water restrooms; Pool shower enclosure w/ hot water; Pool shower drain) totaling $10,200. There are seven Reserve Projects re: the Pool, Spa, Deck, Drain, Furniture, and west wall for a total of $17,736. These will be reviewed more closely at the annual meeting.
The Nominating Committee is happy to announce candidates for the open Board positions – Wayne DeBus and Dale Freese. If anyone else would like to submit their name, let Karen Fleming know soon.
For Property Maintenance, ten residents received Courtesy Notices on November 14 with a compliance deadline of December 5. All ten residents have complied. Three homes remain on the “minor weeds list.”
Under Old Business, Wayne DeBus made a motion to keep the annual fees (a.k.a. dues) the same ($649.00). The motion passed. Note: Invoices for the Dues have since been delivered to all residents.
Under New Business, the 2026 Budget was reviewed. There was a lively discussion regarding the expense for Social activities. The expense was then raised to $2,000.00.
Ownership Transfer was discussed. The Board has been educated that, in many cases, transfer fees cannot be assessed when a home is transferred from one family member to another, and no money is exchanged. This will be documented and shared with Patricia Reasbeck, our Ownership Admission committee-person.
John Baughn explained the concept of “designated shareholder.” He recommends that our documents be modified to remove "designated shareholder” in order to follow AZ state law, where votes per household are pro-rated, totalling one vote per household. This change will be included in the next Ballot.
During the Open Forum, it was noted that the buyer of the Pedicini home on Rancho Vista found it during our community-wide Rummage Sale.
The Annual Meeting is on February 14, 2026.
Karen Fleming
President, VM III Board of Directors
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