Treasurer’s Report: Joan Moreaux gave the treasurer’s report, which was largely unremarkable. Natural gas use is trending down as the weather warms. We are slightly over budget for the year, but not so of consequence.

Architectural Control (A-C): Craig Surprise reported a large number of new garage doors needing paint have been handled through requests to the owners.  Issues with maintenance of a number of masonry block curbs located in HOA common areas have been noted and will require attention by the Committee.  24 non-compliance issues and/or 'for sale' inspections have been successfully closed since the start of the year, but some 40-odd issues remain open; efforts to resolve each of them by working with the individual homeowners will continue.

Capital Projects: Barb McCalpin has asked to be relieved as the chair of this Committee due to her involvement with the Enhancement Team, the Bienvenidos a Esperanza Committee, and the new Garden Club.  Accordingly, Tom Cooke has asked Dean Hess to take the chair of this Committee beginning in September, when he will leave A-C to assume the Capital Projects chair.

Common Areas: Stoney Brown reported. The seed pods of our tall palms appear to be developing earlier this year than normal; it appears possible that we will be able to have the common area palms trimmed in the near future, instead of waiting until the end of June, which is the normal time. Stoney will begin talks with Monstrosity Tree Service on this issue.

GVC: Joe McCalpin explained what the Council has been doing.  A full report will appear in the Periodico.

Neighborhood Relations: Boyd Morse reported that peace and harmony is prevailing in Esperanza Estates. A matter involving a clothes line has been dealt with.

Recreational Facilities: Tom Cooke explained that the new pool furniture has arrived and been put in service. Some of the old furniture was sold, and what didn’t sell will be donated to the White Elephant.

Hospitality: Sam Barnard reported that a Memorial Day potluck will be held. Details will be reported when finalized.

Neighborhood Watch: Mary Beth Wallace was not present at the meeting, but a short report was made by Joan Moreaux.  A recent NW meeting was held at which about half the Block Captains were in attendance.  A meeting with the rest will need to be scheduled.

Enhancement Team: Barb McCalpin reported the new rope lights paid for by the Team have been installed at the Ramada.  The Team has also funded a study of the Ramada acoustics which is being completed by a consulting acoustical engineer from Tucson; we are now waiting for the consultant's report to determine what next steps we can take to improve the Ramada acoustics. The Team also wants to study the feasibility of installing additional power outlets on the Ramada kitchen island to allow more high-draw appliances to be connected during events.

Changes have recently been enacted to the Arizona statutes by the state legislature that may affect the HOA.  How to best present these without rewriting the CC&R’s is under examination.

Miscellaneous Items: a letter of resignation from Charl Petry was acknowledged.  A future discussion on reassigning some of her duties will be held.  A note of thanks will appear in our EE publications thanking Charl for her many years of service to the HOA.