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September 2023 Architectural Review Committee Agenda

ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE AGENDA

DATE: Friday, September 1, 2023

LOCATION: Norm Giere’s home, 36272 Chagall Court, Cathedral City

TIME: 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm

CALL TO ORDER:

APPROVE MINUTES OF LAST MEETING: Friday, August 4, 2023

OLD BUSINESS

ARCHITECTURAL IMPROVEMENT REQUEST (AIR)

  • 36248 Dali — Solar: Install 12 panels on roof (Kim Duong) ) — COMPLETE
  • 36379 Monet — Garage door: Install new door (Tema Magalen) — COMPLETE
  • 36379 Monet — Paint: Heather, Drifting, Palomino Pony (Tema Magalen) — COMPLETE
  • 36379 Monet — Gate: Metal/glass (Tema Magalen) — COMPLETE
  • 36226 Dali — Mini-split: Add to AC garage (John Geary) ) — COMPLETE
  • 36269 Chagall — Awning: Add 2 retractables in backyard (Rich Hegstad) — COMPLETE
  • 36347 Monet — Landscape: Remove large tree in front (Anita Anderson) — COMPLETE
  • 69747 Van Gogh — Windows: Replace 4 windows (Ron Morones) — AIR OK
  • 36110 Da Vinci — Artificial Turf: Put in front yard and side yard (Larry Bliely) — AIR OK
  • 69716 Picasso — Queen Palms: 4 from backyard (David Javens) — AIR OK
  • 69897 Van Gogh — Landscape: Xeriscape, add artificial turf (Robert Fouyer) — AIR OK
  • 36347 Monet — Landscape: Remove tree, add Palo V, plants (Anita Anderson) — AIR OK
  • 36229 Artisan — Dumpster: Removing interior flooring (Kevin Smith) — AIR OK
  • 36229 Artisan — Foam roof: Add foam roof (Kevin Smith) — AIR OK

NEW BUSINESS

  • 69904 Matisse — Pergola: 12’ x 8’ x 8’ high color is Slate (SonnyMazzarella)

COMMITTEE OPERATIONS

  • Report on September perimeter walk with Conserve — Norm Giere
  • Report on detention basin mediation — Scott Reese

OPEN PUBLIC FORUM

DISCUSS ANY ISSUES NOT ON THE AGENDA

FUTURE SCHEDULE

NEXT MEETING SCHEDULED:

  • Date: Friday, October 7, 2023
  • Time: 1:30 pm
  • Location: Norm Giere’s home, 36272 Chagall Court

ADJOURNMENT

ADJOURNMENT: 2:30 pm

Architectural Review Committee August 2023 Agenda

ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE AGENDA  

 DATE: Friday, August 4, 2023

LOCATION: Norm Giere’s home, 36272 Chagall Court, Cathedral City TIME: 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm

CALL TO ORDER

APPROVE MINUTES OF LAST MEETING: Thursday, July 6, 2023

OLD BUSINESS                                  

ARCHITECTURAL IMPROVEMENT REQUEST (AIR)

  • 36347 Monet — Paint: Home exterior (Anita Anderson) — COMPLETE
  • 69747 Van Gogh — Windows: Replace 4 windows (Ron Morones) — AIR OK
  • 36110 Da Vinci — Artificial Turf: Put in the front yard and side yard (Larry Bliely) — AIR OK
  • 69716 Picasso — Queen Palms: 4 from the backyard (David Javens) — AIR OK
  • 36248 Dali — Solar: Install 12 panels on the roof (Kim Duong) ) — AIR OK
  • 36379 Monet — Garage door: Install new door, color is Graphite (Tema Magalen) — AIR OK
  • 36379 Monet — Paint: Heather, Drifting, Palomino Pony (Tema Magalen) — AIR OK
  • 36379 Monet — Gate: Metal/glass color matches garage door (Tema Magalen) — AIR OK
  • 69897 Van Gogh — Landscape: Xeriscape, add artificial turf (Robert Fouyer) — AIR OK
  • 36347 Monet — Landscape: Remove tree, add Palo V, plants (Anita Anderson) — AIR OK

NEW BUSINESS

  • 36226 Dali — Mini-split: Add to AC garage (John Geary) ) — AIR OK
  • 36269 Chagall — Awning: Add two canvas retractable awnings in the backyard (Rich Hegstad)
  • 36229 Artisan — Dumpster: Removing interior flooring (Kevin Smith)
  • 36229 Artisan — Foam roof: Add foam roof (Kevin Smith)
  • 36347 Monet — Landscape: Remove the large tree in the front yard (Anita Anderson) 

COMMITTEE  OPERATIONS

  • Report on August perimeter walk with Conserve — Norm Giere
  • Report meeting with Dunn-Edwards regarding adding custom colors — David Leytus

OPEN FORUM

  • Discuss any issues not on the agenda

FUTURE SCHEDULE

Next meeting scheduled:

  • Date: Friday, September 1, 2023
  • Time: 1:30 pm
  • Location: Norm Giere’s home, 36272 Chagall Court

ADJOURNMENT

Adjournment: 2:30 pm


 

July 2023 Architecture Review Committee Agenda

ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE AGENDA

DATE: Thursday, July 6, 2023

LOCATION: Norm Giere’s home, 36272 Chagall Court, Cathedral City

TIME: 8:30 am – 9:30 am

CALL TO ORDER:

APPROVE MINUTES OF LAST MEETING: Friday, June 2, 2023

OLD BUSINESS

ARCHITECTURAL IMPROVEMENT REQUEST (AIR)

  • 36272 Chagall — Garage door: Install door, color is Graphite (Norm Giere) — COMPLETE
  • 36379 Artisan — Gate: Move front gate/wall 10’ toward street (Lucia Silva) — COMPLETE
  • 36331 Dali — Glass: Replace glass in windows in rear of house (David Leytus) — AIR OK
  • 69747 Van Gogh — Windows: Replace 4 windows (Ron Morones) — AIR OK
  • 36383 Artisan — Garage doors: Replace w/metal & glass (Marc Cadieux) — AIR OK
  • 36110 Da Vinci — Artificial Turf: Put in front yard and side yard (Larry Bliely) — AIR OK
  • 69716 Picasso — Queen Palms: 4 from backyard (David Javens) — AIR OK

NEW BUSINESS

  • 36248 Dali — Solar: Install 12 panels on roof (Kim Duong)
  • 36379 Monet — Garage door: Install new door, color is Graphite (Tema Magalen)
  • 36379 Monet — Paint: Calico Rock, Play on Gray, Shaker Gray (Tema Magalen)
  • 36379 Monet — Gate: Metal/glass color is Shaker Gray (Tema Magalen)
  • 69897 Van Gogh — Landscape: Xeriscape front, add artificial turf (Robert Fouyer)
  • 36347 Monet — Paint: Home exterior (Anita Anderson)
  • 36347 Monet — Landscape: Remove tree, add Palo Verde, add plants (Anita Anderson)

COMMITTEE OPERATIONS

  • Report on July perimeter walk with Conserve — Norm Giere
  • Discuss protocol for approving custom home paints — Norm

OPEN PUBLIC FORUM

DISCUSS ANY ISSUES NOT ON THE AGENDA

FUTURE SCHEDULE

NEXT MEETING SCHEDULED:

  • Date: Friday, August 4, 2023
  • Time: 1:30 pm
  • Location: Norm Giere’s home, 36272 Chagall Court

June 2023 Architecture Review Committee Agenda

ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE AGENDA

DATE: Friday, June 2, 2023

LOCATION: Norm Giere’s home, 36272 Chagall Court, Cathedral City

TIME: 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm

CALL TO ORDER:

APPROVE MINUTES OF LAST MEETING: Friday, May 5, 2023

OLD BUSINESS

ARCHITECTURAL IMPROVEMENT REQUEST (AIR)

  • 36350 Artisan — Driveway: Replace with pavers (Tom Zemanek) — COMPLETE
  • 36367 Artisan — Landscape: Add plants to front yard (Peggy Brettingen) — COMPLETE
  • 36282 Dali — Mini Split: Install in garage (Ed Schnaars) — COMPLETE
  • 36331 Dali — Paint: Repaint exterior of house (David Leytus) — COMPLETE
  • 36110 Da Vinci — Landscape: Replace tree in front with Olive (Larry Bliley) — COMPLETE
  • 69903 Van Gogh — Paint: Dunn-Edwards Scheme E (Ken Niemeyer) — COMPLETE
  • 36169 Da Vinci — Mini Split: Install in garage (Robert McClung) — COMPLETE
  • 36110 Da Vinci — Landscape: Add artificial turf to front (Larry Bliley) — DENIED PENDING
  • 36379 Artisan — Gate: Move front gate/wall 10’ toward street (Lucia Silva) — AIR OK
  • 36272 Chagall — Garage door: Install 5-panel door, same as current (Norm Giere) — AIR OK
  • 36331 Dali — Glass: Replace glass in windows in rear of house (David Leytus) — AIR OK
  • 69747 Van Gogh — Windows: Replace 4 windows (Ron Morones) — AIR OK
  • 36383 Artisan — Garage doors: Replace w/metal & glass (Marc Cadieux) — AIR OK

NEW BUSINESS

  • 36110 Da Vinci — Artificial Turf: Put in front yard and side yard (Larry Bliely)
  • 69716 Picasso — Queen Palms: 4 from backyard (David Javens)

COMMITTEE OPERATIONS

  • Report on June perimeter walk with Conserve — Norm Giere
  • Discussion on entry fountain survey — Norm Giere

OPEN PUBLIC FORUM

DISCUSS ANY ISSUES NOT ON THE AGENDA

FUTURE SCHEDULE

NEXT MEETING SCHEDULED:

  • Date: Friday, July 7, 2023
  • Time: 1:30 pm
  • Location: Norm Giere’s home, 36272 Chagall Court

ADJOURNMENT

ADJOURNMENT: 2:30 pm

Board Meeting Agenda – May 13, 2022

AGENDA

Montage at Mission Hills Homeowners Association

Regular Board Meeting (Virtual Zoom Meeting)

May 13, 2022 9:30 A.M. (approximately)

 Internet Link: Click here or enter to join:
Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83619611079

Meeting ID: 836 1961 1079

One tap mobile

+16699009128

For assistance to join the meeting email sruegsegger@ppminternet.com

15 minutes before the meeting starts.

On Site Meeting Attendance

PPM’s offices 68950 Adelina Rd.

 

AGENDA

Call to Order

Notification of Board Executive Session Actions

  1. Executive Session March 18, 2022
  2. Executive Session April 15, 2022
  3. Executive Session May 13, 2022

Minutes

  1. Approval of Minutes of the March 11, 2022 – Regular Meeting

 Financial Reports

  1. Approve financials for March 2022 and April 2022.
  2. Authorization to file lien(s) – none

 Unfinished Business

  1. Certification of 2022 Election Results reported by the Inspector of Elections.
  2. Approve the draft Annual Homeowner’s Meeting minutes
  3. Consideration of comments received on the proposed 2023 Election Rules to homeowners form the required 28-day comment period and consideration for approval

New Business

  1. Approval of updated PPM contract effective June 1, 2022.
  2. Discussion on procedures for handling of problems affecting function of the gate(s).
  3. Discussion on procedures for approval of priority contractor contracts prior to the next Board meeting.
  4. Discuss Brown Lawsuit status.
  5. Approve installation of electrical outlets within the gate kiosks to power the cellular gate communications devices by Corona Lighting and Electric for $1,740.00.
  6. Discussion on updated plans for street crack filling and edge repairs.
  7. Discussion on Montage HOA data storage for archival purposes.
  8. Appoint Norm Giere as liaison to the Welcome and Social Committee
  9. Discussion on need to provide homeowners additional notice of CVWD rule on not watering during daylight hours.
  10. Discussion on moving the November Board meeting to November 18th.

 Committee Reports

  1. Architectural Review Committee Reports – Norm Giere
    1. Meeting Minutes of April 1, 2022 distributed April 4, 2022;
    2. Minutes of May 6, 2022 distributed May 9, 2022.
  1. Detention Basin Committee Report – Scott Reese
  2. Rio del Sol development – Scott Reese
  3. Election Committee Report – Scott Reese
  4. Emergency Preparedness Committee Report – Chuck Middleton
  5. Gate Camera Committee Report – Tony Michaelis
  6. Website Committee Report – Scott Reese
  7. Welcome Committee Report – Frank San Juan

 Homeowners Forum

 Other Business

  1. Management – Reports
  2. Correspondence – Homeowners

 Next Board Meeting – Regular Board meeting July 8, 2022 at 9:30 AM via ZOOM.

Adjournment

Executive Board Meeting – April 15, 2022

Montage at Mission Hills

Homeowners Association

Executive Board Meeting

April 15, 2022, 9:30AM

(Executive Board Meetings are not open to the public or the membership)

AGENDA

Call to Order

Consultation with Legal Counsel on Legal Matters –

Next Tentatively Scheduled Executive Session

(If there are items requiring actions) – May 13, 2022 9:00 AM via ZOOM

Adjournment

Election Committee Meeting – April 14, 2022

Montage at Mission Hills Homeowners Association

Election Committee Meeting (Virtual Zoom Meeting)

April 14, 2022 10:00 A.M. (approximately)

Internet Connection click here:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86208038927?pwd=YUFEZDBxTW92WEhodS8xNFBLMnQ3QT09

Meeting ID: 862 0803 8927.  Passcode: 059581

One Tap Mobile: +16699009128,,86208038927#,,,,*059581# US

Dial-in: +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)

WORK SESSION AGENDA

Call to Order

Roll Call of Committee Members

Homeowners Forum

New Business

  1. Report on background related to the need for changes to the 2020 Montage at Mission Hills HOA Election Rules.
  2. Consideration of comments received via email on the proposed 2022 Election Rules from homeowners during the required 28-day comment beginning March 23, 2022 and concluding April 21 at 5:00 P.M.
  3. Committee and Member review and discussion of the proposed 2022 Election Rules based upon changes to the 2020 Election Rules.
    1. Section by section review of the proposed 2022 Election Rules
    2. Receipt, recordation and discussion of comments received.
  4. Consideration of a motion to recommend Board of Director’s approval of the proposed 2022 Election Rules as amended during the work session.

Homeowners Forum

Other Business

  1. None

Adjournment

  1. Adjourn meeting to April 29, 2022, 10:00 A.M. to consider future comments

 

Architecture Review Committee Agenda – April 1, 2022

ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE AGENDA         

DATE: Friday, April 1, 2022

TIME: 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm

LOCATION: Norm Giere’s home, 36272 Chagall Court, Cathedral City

CALL TO ORDER

APPROVE MINUTES OF LAST MEETING: Friday, March 4, 2022

OLD BUSINESS

ARCHITECTURAL IMPROVEMENT REQUEST (AIR)

  • 69859 Van Gogh — Mini-split: AC inside garage (Mark Van Pykstra) — COMPLETE
  • 36119 Dali — Mini-split: Add AC inside garage (Frank Van Pykstra) — COMPLETE
  • 69702 Matisse — Concrete pad: Add pad in backyard (Brian Holt) — COMPLETE
  • 36167 Artisan — Paint: Garage door, gate, shutters (Danny Hutchinson) — AIR OK
  • 36383 Artisan — Landscape: Front yard (Marc Cadieux) — AIR OK
  • 36383 Artisan — Gate: Courtyard—5 Lite glass & metal (Marc Cadieux) — AIR OK
  • 69701 Van Gogh — Garage door/front gate: New install (Scott Reese) — AIR OK
  • 36285 Artisan — Garage door/front gate: New install (Jean-Guy Poitras) — AIR OK
  • 69859 Van Gogh — Awnings: Add 6 awnings on sides (Mark Van Pykstra) — AIR OK

NEW BUSINESS                

ARCHITECTURAL IMPROVEMENT REQUEST (AIR)

  • 36189 Artisan— Landscape: Artificial turf in front yard (Rick Wenzel)
  • 69885 Matisse — Gate: New courtyard gate (Artur Markaryan)
  • 36231 Chagall— Paint: Paint roof with electromagnetic paint (Ann Kuhn)
  • 69811 Van Gogh — Shade Cover: Install in courtyard (Tim Schwartz)
  • Report on April perimeter walk with Conserve — Norm Giere

DISCUSS ANY ISSUES NOT ON THE AGENDA

NEXT MEETING SCHEDULED

  • Date: Friday, May 6, 2022
  • Time: 1:30 pm
  • Location: Norm Giere’s home

ADJOURNMENT: 2:30 pm

Annual General Meeting Agenda – March 19, 2022

Agenda

March 19, 2022, 9:30 A.M.

Via Zoom Video Conferencing

Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85962071929

Meeting ID: 859 6207 1929

To call in: 1 669 900 9128

Welcome and Call to Order

(The Board President will call the meeting to order)

Introductions

[The President will introduce fellow board members, committee chairs, property management staff, Montage attorneys and any consultants or invitees present.]

Housekeeping Matters

[The President will provide an overview of meeting conduct, opportunities for member engagement and suggestions to assist members in attendance with participating in the electronic meeting.]

Establishment of a Quorum

[The President will request a report from the Inspector of Elections as to whether a Quorum has been established by receipt of ballots from 25% of the Membership. If a quorum is determined present, the business meeting will continue. If a quorum is not present, the President may adjourn the meeting to a later date and time.]

Closure of the Polls

[The President will ask the membership if there are any additional ballots to be received. If there are ballots to be received, they must be hand delivered to the Inspector or Elections 69701 Van Gogh Road by 9:45 a.m. If no member indicates their intent to submit a ballot the President will ask for a motion to close the polls at approximately 9:45 a.m.]

President’s Report

[The President will provide a brief annual report on important Association events, past accomplishments, recent activities, and future plans of the Association. Members may ask to be recognized to provide comment or ask a question following the presentation.]

Treasurer’s Report

[The Treasurer will provide a brief annual report on financial status of the Association including the status of the Reserve Plan. Members may ask to be recognized to provide comment or ask a question following the presentation.]

  1. Annual Operating Budget
  2. Reserve Plan

Committee Reports

[Committee Chairpersons will provide a brief annual report on the committee’s accomplishments, recent activities, and future work plans. Members may ask to be recognized to provide comment or a question following each individual presentation or at the end of all the presentations.]

1. Architectural Review Committee Report – Norm Giere

[Annual report of the ongoing Committee responsible for the development and administration of Montage Architectural standards, oversight of common area landscape maintenance and improvement contracts, semi-annual property inspections, architecture improvement request approval.]

  • Palm Tree Plan
  • Perimeter Landscape Lighting Plan
2. Emergency Preparedness Committee Reports – Chuck Middleton

[Annual report of the ongoing Committee responsible for the coordination of Montage disaster response and resident safety-related activities.]

3.     Gate Camera Ad Hoc Committee Report – Tony Michaelis

[Report of the ad hoc Committee established at the 2020 Annual meeting to analyze the rationale and cost for the installation of closed-circuit television system as a possible future crime deterrent and management tool.]

4.     Rules Ad Hoc Committee Report – Tony Michaelis

[Report of the ad hoc Committee currently reviewing and recommending updates to Montage rules, regulations, and policies]

5.     Welcome Committee Report – Frank San Juan

[Annual report of the work of the ongoing Committee responsible for welcoming new residents and providing information to enhance new resident transition into Montage.]

6.     Election Committee Report – Scott Reese

[Report of the ongoing Committee who have recently completed updating the Montage Election Rules in line with recent changes in state law. The new 2023 Election Rules will be circulated for a 28-day comment period beginning in March.]

7.     Website Committee Report – Scott Reese

[Annual report of the work of the ongoing Committee responsible for the development and administration of the montageatmissionhills.org website and Nextdoor affiliation]

8.     Rio del Sol Development Ad Hoc Committee Report – Scott Reese

[Report of the ad hoc Committee monitoring and reporting on the status of the Holt Group development of the Montecito Neighborhood in Rio Del Sol contiguous to Montage.]

9.     Detention Basin Ad Hoc Committee Report – Scott Reese

[Report of the ad hoc committee established at the 2021 Annual meeting to analyze the potential to make improvements to the Montage detention basin to improve its appearance, improve functionality, and enhance its value as a community resource.]

Homeowner’s Forum

[The President will open the meeting for general comments, concerns or ideas relative to the Association. The President will call upon members one at a time. Please wait to be called upon before speaking. Members are encouraged to develop their thoughts in advance for sharing at the meeting and to provide materials they would like to share to sruegsegger@ppminternet.com in advance of the meeting.]

Election Results

[The President will ask the Inspector of Elections to announce the results of the elections. The Inspector of Elections will announce the number of votes received for each Board candidate and the number of votes received for each of the ballot measures. Ballot results and a video of the ballot counting will be posted on the Association’s website. Members may ask to be recognized for a question following the announcement.]

  1. Approval to apply any excess operating income over operating expenses for the fiscal year ending on December 31, 2021, to the subsequent tax
  2. Board of Directors Election Results

Adjournment

[The President will ask the membership for a motion to adjourn the annual meeting. A brief meeting of the new board will be held immediately after the annual meeting to elect board officers.]

Next Regular Board Meeting – Regular Board meeting May 13, 2022, at 9:30 AM via ZOOM.

Next Annual Meeting – General Board meeting, March 18, 2023 (Tentative Date) at 9:30 AM.

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