DECEMBER 2002
Editors: Lauri Barwick and Nina Macdonald
HRB Minutes - Tuesday, October 1, 2002
E-Mail Group for University Hills
University Hills Baby-Sitting Co-Op
Personal Security Safety Tip from the UCIPD
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS TO HRB
The current Homeowner' Representative Board (HRB) requests
self-nominations to the three (possibly four) two-year positions on the Board
opening now. We have extended the deadline for nominations to
HRB MINUTES - Tuesday, November 5, 2002
Present: Michele Walot, Shirley Palley, Isabel De Figueiredo, Brian Cummings, Luette Forrest, Andrew Herndon, Ron Reid, Jeffrey Beckwith
Agenda:
1. Call to Order
2. ICHA Updates
3. Architectural Reviews
4. Old Business
5. New Business
ICHA Updates
The planning of a subphase of Phase 8 is underway with grading expected to commence in early 2003.There will be 80 homes. A new model 805 will replace model 802.
A
proposal is being requested from a landscape architect
to amend the
High Speed DSL Data Service: The Pacific Bell budget for next year has been drastically cut and there is some discussion as to whether the new DSL extension will move forward due to a significant "down-sizing of staff. Management is awaiting a construction schedule from Pacific Bell.
Montessori has been forwarded the addresses of the adjacent homeowners to provide a letter informing them of the duration and extent of construction happening at the school.
Green Waste Processing: This past month, approximately 200 cubic yards of mulch was deposited in an easy to reach location for the exclusive us by our residents, free of charge. Articles in the Newsletter advised residents of the location and advantages of good mulching.
Items Completed/ Ongoing:
The ICHA and HRB approved Architectural Guidelines have been forwarded to the University Hills Web Master for posting on the Community Web Site.
A thank you was delivered to the UCIPD on behalf of the community for their participation in providing the Radar Speed Trailer during the month of September.
Bids are being secured to resurface the
Old Business
The HRB sponsored a Neighborhood Picnic / Gathering to commend the community participants who worked diligently
on the IUSD redistricting study. The
community efforts thwarted the possible relocation of University
Hills children from the Turtle Rock Elementary to other schools in
The Area 8 Traffic Engineering Study,(to include stop signs at Gabrielino/Russell and Murasaki at Twain) Control: The consultant's report is complete and we are awaiting confirmation from the Office of Campus and Environmental Planning. A favorable acknowledgment is anticipated. Installation of the improvements should occur late November or early December.
HRB/Resident Halloween Party: From the reports we have received, the party was a success. We are awaiting receipts to reimburse the organizers. Thanks were extended to Doran Walot for organizing this event for the community.
ICHA Management and the HRB continue with their review of the costs to rekey all of the community's common area facilities at the HRB's request due to concerns related to use by nonowners. This would include entry to each pool facility, tennis court and the public restrooms.
The new Area 8 street lights are in process of being fitted with house side reflector shields to diminish the back lighting of the homes. A number of individuals have requested the HRB's assistance in resolving the discomfort created by ambient light washing bedrooms and other portions of their homes. Completion is anticipated by mid December depending on stock availability.
Architectural Reviews
Management reviewed 6 applications. Improvements included landscape, hardscape and outdoor structure installations in Area 8 and one exterior room addition to a Schubert Court Townhome.
Two residents were contacted to remove tree house/structures constructed in common area trees. Both residents agreed to remove the improvements due to liability and safety issues.
The Community Web Master has been authorized to move forward with establishing a listserve linked to the community web site to help facilitate effective communication across the Hill.
Management forwarded the City of
Management is researching proposals to paint exterior components for both Condo I and II. Simultaneously, a proposal is being requested to paint wood trim on the Townhomes. An economy of scale cost savings for all groups is anticipated by bidding the composite work.
In conjunction with the HRB Committee for University Hills Landscape and Tree Management, theme trees on Schubert will be pruned this month. Various slope restoration projects are in progress and will continue with committee input throughout the winter. Richard Haier will be asked to join the tree committee.
New Business
University Hills Sewer Cleaning: The annual cleaning program is slated for late November.
University Hills Pool Heating: Beginning December 1, the new pool at Phase 8 will remain heated during December and January. All jacuzzis in the community will remain heated. HRB will examine the budget at the February meeting to see if additional pools can be reheated during the winter.
The HRB is assisting ICHA Management with their recommendations for placement of new Doggie Bag Clean Up Dispensers and additional trashcans to be positioned throughout the community.
Several complaints have been received regarding coyotes in the community. Residents are encouraged to keep dogs safe by keeping them on leashes and not leaving them unattended. No food or water should be left outdoors for pets. Excess food left outdoors can attract a variety of wild animals.
A request for funding for a neighborhood block party was denied by the HRB. HRB can allocate money for community-wide events, not individual neighborhood events.
ICHA informed the HRB that the
land surrounding the basketball court and soccer field was not under ICHA’s direct control. While ICHA manages this land
for the University, they cannot make long-range decisions regarding its use and
thus a dog park would be unlikely to approved in that
location in a timely manner. HRB requested the
---Respectfully submitted,
Jeffrey S. Beckwith
E-MAIL GROUP FOR UNIVERSITY HILLS
Many people were dissatisfied with the difficulty of signing up for the old listserv on yahoo. Others found the advertising offensive.
We have created a new email group for University Hills on our web site and have transferred people from the old list. This is NOT under yahoo.
To sign up, go to http://www.uhills.org/comm/listserv.htm. The signup process is a bit slow, but it should be simple.
---Nina Macdonald
UNIVERSITY HILLS BABY-SITTING CO-OP
Need some time without your kids for a couple of hours during the day? Want a trusted adult to babysit your children at night in their own home? Join the Babysitting Co-Op and get to know your neighbors, find a playmate for your child, and give yourself the time you need. Email Diane Stathakis for information: destatha@uci.edu
PERSONAL SECURITY SAFETY TIP FROM THE UCIPD
UC Irvine attracts all types of people and the majority of them are law-abiding. Most criminals often plan their crimes by looking for the right opportunity and the easiest victim. Therefore, the best defense is a personal security plan aimed at reducing the opportunity for criminals. The UC Irvine Police Department believes the public can reduce the risk of victimization by applying a few simple precautions in daily life and encourages the public to practice the following crime prevention measures to increase personal safety and security.
At home:
* Install quality deadbolt locks on all exterior doors and use them.
* Install quality locks on all windows and use them
* Install wide-angle viewer in doors at all entrances to see who is outside without opening the door.
* Light the outside of your home.
Walking:
* Avoid walking alone and walk on streets that are populated and well lit.
* Plan and use the safest, most direct route.
* Become familiar with the location of the police station, sheriff's station, highway patrol station, and fire station.
* Do not display money or credit cards.
* Secure your purse or handbag under your arm so that it cannot be easily snatched
The UC Irvine Police Department encourages everyone to practice these crime prevention tips. A personal security plan is your best defense. Develop a plan for use in the event of an assault or emergency and follow it.