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Pool Update 7.16.19Below are two photos from today and as you can see things are progressing. The second picture is of the men’s changing room with all of the tile and partitions in place, the women’s will have progressed the same by the end of today. Both changing rooms will receive fixtures next week. The pool will begin being filled this week with shade structures going up this week also. The backwash and effluent systems are completed, and although not related to the pool cost they are related in function, primarily the backwash system which uses the pool backwash to irrigate around the Community Center. Our best understanding is that the pool will be open by the end of July.
ECIA Community Standards for CommunicationECIA Community Standards for Communication Eldorado is a community of diverse individuals with wide-ranging needs and visions for how we want to live our lives here. All members have the right to express their point of view. However, it is important that when it is expressed at Board and Committee Meetings, in dealing with the ECIA/HOAMCO staff, or on the ECIA Common Properties, it be done in a civil manner that respects the rights of others. The intent of the Board is to foster a community culture in which civility is the norm. We expect Members and others to communicate without hostility toward any individual based on race, color, creed, gender, sexual preference or identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, or point of view. Contrary behavior by any Member, resident, guest, invitee, Board or Committee Member, or ECIA/HOAMCO Staff in any form while on ECIA Common Properties will not be condoned or tolerated. As members of the Eldorado Community, when on the ECIA Common Properties, we will strive to:
While input from the community is vital, it is important that members not interfere with the duties of the Board, the Committees, ECIA management, and staff or contractors. All communications with contractors must go through the Board, the Committees or Management, or must otherwise be in accordance with Board policy. It is the responsibility of all Members and residents of the ECIA to speak up when they see others not upholding these standards and to remind each other to take a step back. If that is not effective, the behavior should be reported to the appropriate person, and/or a complaint may be filed with the Management Staff or the Board of Directors. This is our community and we are all accountable for making it a safe and civil place to live and conduct our business. Bylaws Review CommitteeBylaws Review Begins – Member Input Opportunity It’s that time again: every two years, all ECIA members have the opportunity to suggest potential changes to the community Bylaws. The Board welcomes member input in this important process and encourages members to read the Bylaws and submit suggestions for changes. The goal of the process is to ensure the governing structure of our community will be continuously improved and updated. The current Bylaws (specifically, Article 16 of the Fifth Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Eldorado Community Association) state that every two years a committee shall conduct a review of the Bylaws. The Bylaws were last amended in 2018. The Board appointed an Ad Hoc committee to conduct the Bylaws review this year; this committee began meeting in June. Highlights of the Bylaws review process:
Bylaws Basics: Bylaws are the rules which govern how an organization operates. The ECIA is a non-profit corporation and a homeowners association, so it must have Bylaws in addition to its other governing documents, which include the recorded covenants and the articles of incorporation. The Bylaws are approved and may only be amended by a vote of the membership. Conservation Committee Seeking New MembersThe ECIA’s Conservation Committee is a group of dedicated members who are passionate about protecting the existing natural resources of the community, enhancing these resources, and providing recreational opportunities for all Eldorado residents to enjoy. If you have hiked the beautiful trails of the Eldorado Community Preserve and make use of the Greenbelt trails, you know what a wonderful amenity these are. The Conservation Committee is currently looking for new members who are highly interested in this mission. The Committee meets on the first Tuesday of each month, as announced. Prospective members must attend a minimum of three meetings, then upon approval by the Committee are recommended to the ECIA Board for appointment. Our first community work day in the preserve is scheduled for April 13. We plan on working on a new trail off Trail Head 4. Volunteers should bring gloves, water and snack. We'll meet at 9 am at the Community Center and car pool to the Trail Head. Please come join us! ~Conservation Committee 3.21.19 ECIA Newsbrief & Vistas NewsletterThe ECIA Newsbrief is an email blast sent by the Board to HOA members when necessary. The newsletter contains items that are time-sensitive and that cannot be delayed until the publication of the monthly Vistas Newsletter. The Open Discussion Group Meeting Dates and MinutesThe Open Discussion Group allows ECIA members to meet informally with Board members on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 6:00 pm in the Classroom. Future dates: July 11th August 8th September 12th October 10th November 14th December 12th The Community Open Discussion Minutes are available under Resident Resources-->Open Discussion Group, or click the link below: http://eldoradosf.org/open-discussion-group-summary.html 9.10.18 Pool Update 6-28-19 POOL STATUS UPDATE - June 27, 2019 Due to criminal property destruction in the bath house and on the deck walls, the need to rework the plan for the shade structures, emergency time off for a key vendor sub-contractor and unexpected inclement weather, the timetable for completing Phase I of the pool rehabilitation has had to be extended by 7 to 10 days. The estimate of the impact of the property destruction is about $6,000 in repairs and 3-5 days lost in the schedule. It now appears that the pool will not be able to open before the middle of the 3rd week in July. Because of the anticipated cost of shade covers, the plan now for the rest of this pool season is to place pre-fabricated structures and deck umbrellas around the pool, equating roughly to the same square footage of shade as was provided during the 2018 pool season. Any additional area coverage requirements will be evaluated during the balance of the 2019 pool season. Expenses directly related to the rehabilitation of the pool facility now stand at about $610,000. Of this amount about $87,000 are due to change orders, expanding the scope of the original budget to reflect uncovered flaws and unknowns found during the construction phase of the project. The operating equipment has been inspected and sand in the filters has been replaced. Eldorado Community Center Solar UpdateThe Eldorado Senior Center is going solar! Claudia Borchert, Santa Fe County Sustainability Manager, gave a very informative presentation on the proposed Senior Center solar installation at the June 20th ECIA Board Meeting. She answered questions from the 25 residents who were in attendance and distributed the map below. The County has also released the following information: “Santa Fe County will be installing solar panels at the Senior Center. The solar array will produce a large portion of the building’s electricity from renewables, save tax-payer dollars, and demonstrate our community’s commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Solar installations contribute to cleaner air, healthier residents, and less water use. The panels will be ground-mounted and protected by a fence in the open field between the library and senior driveway/parking area and Avenida Torreon (see map). Please feel free to reach out to Ashley Zappe at 505.992.9862 or azappe@santafecountynm.gov if you have any questions about solar at the County buildings, home solar installations, or any other solar projects in Santa Fe County.”
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