Lyon's Gate HOA Podcast

Welcome to episode 18 of The Lyon's Gate HOA Podcast. Mike goes solo in this episode to talk about some important topics related to the residents of Lyon's Gate. At the top of the list is everybody's favorite subject; bulk trash. This episode of the podcast also contains a call to go paperless with our HOA statements, saving the HOA the additional cost of mailing paper copies. Here's a breakdown of this episode by time stamp.

• 00:00 - Welcome to The Lyon's Gate HOA Podcast
• 01:37 - Bulk Trash Schedule
• 04:40 - Landscape DIY
• 06:34 - Go Paperless with E-Statements
• 07:57 - CC&Rs and Governing Documents
• 09:29 - Our Interview with Brown Community Management

The links mentioned in this episode:

• The Lyon's Gate HOA Website: https://livelyonsgate.com/
• The Town of Gilbert Bulk Trash Schedule (We're in Zone B): https://www.gilbertaz.gov/departments/public-works/solid-waste/trash-recycling-pickup-schedules
• The Town of Gilbert Bulk Trash Guidelines: https://www.gilbertaz.gov/departments/public-works/solid-waste/bulk-trash
• Lyon's Gate HOA Landscape DIY: https://livelyonsgate.com/lyons-gate-landscape-diy/
• Go Paperless! https://estatements.welcomelink.com/Brown
• Lyon's Gate HOA CC&Rs: https://livelyonsgate.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/LYG-CCRs.pdf
• Brown Community Management: https://www.brownmanagement.com/ 

The Lyon's Gate HOA office is located in the clubhouse and normal business hours are M-F 8:00AM - 5:00PM. You can come by or call with any questions you might have. The phone number is (480) 339-8832.

Welcome to episode 17 of The Lyon's Gate HOA Podcast! This episode is an interview that Mike Adams and Bob Ferron did with Bob Brown, Jonathan Brown, and Tim Macica of Brown Community Management (BCM). By vote of the Lyon's Gate HOA Board of Directors, BCM assumed the role of Community Manager for the Lyon's Gate community on November 1st, 2020, following the sudden resignation of our previous management company.

This conversation is an introduction of Brown Community Management to the residents of Lyon's Gate and it is the first of what we hope will be many more podcasts as our partnership with BCM continues to grow and develop. We hope this interview is informative and helpful to the residents of Lyon's Gate as we move forward into 2021.

Contents:

• 00:00 - An Interview With Brown Community Management (BCM)
• 02:00 - Bob Brown Introduction
• 03:23 - Jonathan Brown Introduction
• 04:45 - Tim Macica Introduction
• 06:24 - Jonathan Brown: The Strengths of BCM
• 07:40 - Bob Brown: The Strengths of BCM
• 09:00 - Bob Ferron, Jonathan Brown, Bob Brown, Mike Adams, Tim Macica: The Short Transition to BCM 
• 12:54 - Tim Macica: BCM's Commitment to Communication
• 15:45 - Tim Macica: The Resident Portal
• 17:34 - Tim Macica, Jonathan Brown: Governing Documents on the Resident Portal
• 19:45 - Tim Macica: Architectural Requests
• 21:49 - Bob Brown, Tim Macica: BCM's Role in Supporting the HOA Board of Directors
• 25:31 - Bob Brown, Jonathan Brown: Removal of the HOA Assessment Processing Fee
• 28:38 - Jonathan Brown, Tim Macica, Bob Brown: HOA Board Training
• 34:04 - Mike Adams, Tim Macica: Lyon's Gate Landscape DIY
• 35:01 - Bob Ferron: Partnership and Vendors
• 36:01 - Jonathan Brown, Tim Macica, Bob Brown: What's in Store for Lyon's Gate and BCM?
• 38:46 - Wrap-up: Getting to Know Brown Community Management

Here are the links to sites discussed in this podcast:

• Lyon's Gate HOA website
• Brown Community Management website
• The New Lyon's Gate Resident Portal

-Enjoy! And Happy New Year!!

Welcome to episode 16 of the Lyon's Gate HOA Podcast. Lyon's Gate resident Adam Mayor is running for the open seat on the HOA Board of Directors. Each candidate has the option of being interviewed on this podcast as part of the process and Adam opted to take advantage of that option.

Adam joined me via Zoom to observe social distancing. The HOA Board of Directors approved 5 questions to be asked of every candidate wishing to be interviewed. These are the same questions I asked Adam:

1. How long have you lived in Lyon's Gate?
2. Why are you running for the Lyon's Gate Board of Directors?
3. What strengths do you possess that would contribute to the success of the Lyon's Gate community?
4. Do you currently volunteer in the community and if so, in what capacity?
5. What's important for others to know about you?

Candidates are also asked to provide a short (200 words max) bio to be included on the ballot. Here's Adam's 200 word bio:

Greetings. My name is Adam Mayor and I am writing to introduce myself to you in order to gain your vote to grant me the privilege of being on the board of directors for the HOA of the great Lyon's Gate community. I am a Vice President of technology operations at Wells Fargo bank with 11 years of experience in the finance industry. My skill sets of project management, incident resolution will benefit the HOA if I am elected. I have always been fond of the town of Gilbert; however, the Lyon's Gate area was the location my wife and I fell in love with and decided to start a new family in. I am running for the board because I see opportunities to improve the community for everyone's benefit. When the time comes, vote for Mayor if you want to take back the neighborhood sidewalks from low hanging tree limbs or encroaching bushes. Vote Mayor if you and your love ones want to see someone try and resolve the issue of tripping hazards from uneven concrete sidewalks. Vote Adam Mayor for a more safe and peaceful Lyon's Gate community. Let us work together. Sincerely, your neighbor.

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Push Play and listen in as Adam talks about his reasons for running for the Board and his qualifications.

IMPORTANT: The annual meeting of the HOA is December 2nd and votes will be counted at that meeting. A quorum of 10% of the homeowners in Lyon's Gate (194 homeowners) is required for the vote to be valid. Please vote! You should be receiving the ballot via email. Instructions are on the ballot.

Welcome to episode 15 of the Lyon's Gate HOA Podcast. Lyon's Gate resident Sarah Jo Frasier is running for the open seat on the HOA Board of Directors. Each candidate has the option of being interviewed on this podcast as part of the process and Sarah Jo opted to take advantage of that option.

Sarah Jo joined me via Zoom to observe social distancing. The HOA Board of Directors approved 5 questions to be asked of every candidate wishing to be interviewed. These are the questions I asked Sarah Jo:

1. How long have you lived in Lyon's Gate?
2. Why are you running for the Lyon's Gate Board of Directors?
3. What strengths do you possess that would contribute to the success of the Lyon's Gate community?
4. Do you currently volunteer in the community and if so, in what capacity?
5. What's important for others to know about you?

Candidates are also asked to provide a short (200 words max) bio to be included on the ballot. Here's Sarah Jo's 200 word bio:

My name is Sarah Jo Frasier. I have lived in Lyon's Gate with my dog Alex since December 2018. It is truly my home. As a homeowner, I take pride in what Lyon's Gate represents. I love my morning runs in the community and seeing so many residents out and about.

I would make an excellent member of the board. I will serve as a representative of families and answer to you first. Building a relationship with the people in Lyon's Gate is an important part of being a board member. I promise to take my role seriously while upholding the values and needs of the people and the community. I will serve with the mindset of making smart long-term business decisions that ultimately increase property values and ensure that Lyon's Gate stays a desirable neighborhood to move into and be a part of. As a government/economics teacher for 10 years, I held many leadership positions within my district. Civic service and fiscal responsibility were important topics I incorporated into every lesson. Being an HOA member is the perfect opportunity to serve and foster a positive connection with even more community members. After leaving teaching, I have found more time and a desire to serve. I work from home for a tech company. This allows more time I can dedicate to serving the residents. I would love the opportunity to serve you as a member of the Lyon's Gate HOA board.

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Push Play and listen in as Sarah Jo talks about her reasons for running for the Board and her qualifications.

IMPORTANT: The annual meeting of the HOA is December 2nd and votes will be counted at that meeting. A quorum of 10% of the homeowners in Lyon's Gate (194 homeowners) is required for the vote to be valid. Please vote! You should be receiving the ballot via email. Instructions are on the ballot.

Welcome to episode 14 of the Lyon's Gate HOA Podcast. Lyon's Gate resident Denise Fecci is running for the open seat on the HOA Board of Directors. Each candidate has the option of being interviewed on this podcast as part of the process and Denise opted to take advantage of that option.

I joined Denise via Zoom to observe social distancing. The HOA Board of Directors approved 5 questions to be asked of every candidate wishing to be interviewed. These are the questions I asked Denise:

1. How long have you lived in Lyon's Gate?
2. Why are you running for the Lyon's Gate Board of Directors?
3. What strengths do you possess that would contribute to the success of the Lyon's Gate community?
4. Do you currently volunteer in the community and if so, in what capacity?
5. What's important for others to know about you?

Candidates are also asked to provide a short (200 words max) bio to be included on the ballot. Here's Denise's 200 word bio:

Denise Fecci Profession: Educator/Trainer; 25 years Residency: Deeded resident, cluster home; 13 years

I have served on the Lyon's Gate Board of Directors for 6 years, holding the positions of President, Treasurer and Secretary. While serving, I worked collaboratively with other members to ensure the fiscal health of the association, which has helped enhance the value of the community, maintain the dues and build the reserve to $2.1 million.

As a Social Committee member for 8 years, we have been responsible for planning and executing the activities in Lyon's Gate, like the Annual Block Party, Movie in the Park and Winter Wonderland.

Currently, I am providing insight and history of our community to our new property manager as we transition. This is a huge undertaking and there are many outstanding projects that need oversight. I will continue to support her in any way needed in order to allow a seamless transition.

If elected, I will serve in the best interest of the membership by working vigilantly with fellow Board members and our new property manager to ensure sound fiscal decisions, properly informed residents and a well-maintained community. I respectfully ask for your vote to the 2021 Board of Directors.

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Push Play and listen in as Denise talks about her reasons for running for the Board and her qualifications.

IMPORTANT: The annual meeting of the HOA is December 2nd and votes will be counted at that meeting. A quorum of 10% of the homeowners in Lyon's Gate (194 homeowners) is required for the vote to be valid. Please vote! You should be receiving the ballot via email. Instructions are on the ballot.

Welcome to episode 13 of the Lyon's Gate HOA Podcast. Lyon's Gate resident Dan Pope is running for the open seat on the HOA Board of Directors. Each candidate has the option of being interviewed on this podcast as part of the process and Dan opted to take advantage of that option.

I joined Dan on his front porch as we talked while observing social distancing. This interview is that conversation. The HOA Board of Directors approved 5 questions to be asked of every candidate wishing to be interviewed. These are the questions posed to Dan:

1. How long have you lived in Lyon's Gate?
2. Why are you running for the Lyon's Gate Board of Directors?
3. What strengths do you possess that would contribute to the success of the Lyon's Gate community?
4. Do you currently volunteer in the community and if so, in what capacity?
5. What's important for others to know about you?

Candidates are also asked to provide a short (200 words max) bio to be included on the ballot. Here's Dan's 200 word bio:

My wife Doreen, my daughter Megan and I have lived in Lyon's Gate since the summer of 2014 when my employer moved me to Arizona to handle their Southwest territory. 

I attended the Cleveland Marshall School of Law while working full time and passed the bar State of Ohio in 2001. I have spent my career in construction risk management and construction finance.  I really enjoy living in the West after spending the first half of my life in the Midwestern and Mid Atlantic States.  My family and I have made a hobby of exploring the backcountry and National Parks of Arizona and the surrounding states in our Jeep. We intend to stay in Lyon's Gate at least until I retire and Megan starts college.

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Push Play and listen in as Dan talks about his reasons for running for the Board and his qualifications.

IMPORTANT: The deadline for getting your name on the absentee ballot is Thursday, November 12th. if you're interested in running for the open seat on the Board of Directors, download and fill out THIS FORM and get it to the HOA. Instructions are on the form. The annual meeting of the HOA is December 2nd and votes will be counted at that meeting. A quorum of 10% of the homeowners in Lyon's Gate (194 homeowners) is required for the vote to be valid. Please vote!

Welcome to episode 12 of the Lyon's Gate HOA Podcast. In this episode, Mike and Bob introduce Marlen Rasmussen, the new Property Manager for Lyon's Gate. Marlen is employed by our new managing partner, Brown Community Management and is the full-time on-site Property Manager for Lyon's Gate. Push Play and enjoy this casual conversation as we welcome Marlen and Brown Community Management to Lyon's Gate.

Be sure to stop by the Lyon's Gate clubhouse during normal business hours and welcome Marlen to the community.

Welcome to episode 11 of the Lyon's Gate HOA Podcast. The annual call for candidates is out! If you're interested in running for the Lyon's Gate HOA Board of Directors, it's time to let us know. Below, you will find a link the Candidate Nomination form with instructions and the contact info needed to get it to us. This information is time-sensitive and needs to be received by the HOA by Thursday, November 12th in order to be placed on the absentee ballot. 

The vote will be held at the annual HOA meeting on Wednesday, December 2nd at 7:00 PM. A quorum of 10% (194 homeowners) is required for the vote to be valid. Please vote, either by absentee ballot or in person on December 2nd. More information can be found HERE.

Once again this year, candidates can be interviewed here, on the Lyon's Gate HOA Podcast to talk about your qualifications and reasons for running. The HOA Board has approved 5 questions to be asked of every candidate interviewed. The 5 questions are:

1. How long have you lived in Lyon's Gate?
2. Why are you running for the Lyon's Gate Board of Directors?
3. What strengths do you possess that would contribute to the success of the Lyon's Gate community?
4. Do you currently volunteer in the community and if so, in what capacity?
5. What's important for others to know about you?

If you're running for the Board and you want to be interviewed on this podcast, check that box at the bottom of the Nomination for linked below.

• Candidate Nomination Form and Instructions

Give this episode a listen and consider your role in the success of the Lyon's Gate community. Be sure to vote. we need you!

Welcome to episode 10 of the Lyon's Gate HOA Podcast. In this episode, Lyon's Gate President Bob Ferron and Vice-President Mike Adams talk about the recent developments with the unexpected resignation of City Property Management, how their resignation impacts Lyon's Gate, and the plan in the coming weeks to secure a new property management company.

On October 1st, 2020, City Property Management resigned as the property manager for Lyon's Gate, giving the community 30 days to transition to a new management company. In this episode, Bob and Mike review the process that is in place which was voted on and approved by the Board of Directors at the emergency meeting which was held on Wednesday, October 7th, to hire a new management partner for Lyon's Gate.

Milestones

Here are some important events in the hiring process and their associated dates to keep us on track to have a new management company in place by October 30th:

• Wednesday, October 7th: The Board approved gathering recommendations from residents for property management companies through noon on Friday, October 9th.
• Friday, October 9th: RFPs sent to 12 property management companies. Each company has until Friday, October 16th at 5:00PM to respond.
• Saturday-Sunday, October 17-18: Proposals received are reviewed by Board members individually.
• Monday, October 19th: In a special meeting of the Board of Directors, open to all residents, the Board will choose 3 of the candidates to present their proposals to the Board and to the residents at the Regular General Board meeting on Wednesday, October 21st.
• Wednesday, October 21st: At the Regular Board meeting, the decision will be made by a vote of the Board to hire the new management company. A Letter of Intent will be signed, followed by the securing of the contract. 
• October 22nd - 30th: Transition from City Property Management to the new management company. 

As mentioned above, there will be another special meeting of the Board of Directors at 7:00PM on Monday, October 19th. All residents are encouraged to attend. A recap of events thus far and a link to access the meeting remotely can be found at:

https://livelyonsgate.com/board-meeting-follow-up-and-action-items/

The Lyon's Gate Board of Directors is available to answer any questions you may have. Use the contact form on the Lyon's Gate HOA website at https://livelyonsgate.com/contact-us/

Welcome to episode 9 of the Lyon's Gate HOA Podcast. This short episode is a reminder of next week's HOA Board of Director's meeting and the tools available on the Lyon's Gate HOA website. The Lyon's Gate website has all the tools, forms, and information needed by residents of Lyon's Gate. Becoming familiar with it, makes it a great resource for getting answers related to life in Lyon's Gate.

Links referenced in this episode:

• Lyon's Gate Website
• Lyon's Gate HOA News
• VIDEO: Navigating the Lyon's Gate HOA Website

Until next time.