LEADERSHIP
Patty Ashbrook, General Manager / COO Mike Cahill, Board President With July 4th just a few days away I hope we all take a few moments to reflect on our good fortune. Not only do we live in the greatest country on earth, but the fact that we live in Forest Highlands puts us in very select company of recreational communities throughout the USA. The Costa Rican saying “Pura Vida” (pure life) implies a harmonious, respectful way of life, and I’d like to encourage each of us to remind ourselves of why we live here. With the busy Fourth of July activities coming up here at the Club, what better time to practice some “Pura Vida”? As most of you know, the Club Leadership team and Board of Directors have been busy with Capital projects around the Club. Coconino County has ratified our application for a plat amendment at the Sales Office, and as a result the development of a first class pickleball facility at that location is in high gear. If all goes according to plan we’ll be able to start construction on that project this fall. We have also submitted plans to the County for the first phase of the restroom renovation project and hope for a fall start with that project as well. Additionally we have approved bids and started construction on the new office building for utilities and public works, and renovation and expansion of the Meadow clubhouse patio should also be a fall 2022 project. High priority projects teed up for bids and timing consideration include a new fresh water tank next to the existing 35 year old one at #2 Canyon, and a new effluent storage tank in the utility area...we’re at capacity during holiday weekends!
Our Security department has been busy as usual with routine items, but added to their responsibility is monitoring speeding throughout the community. I hope you have all seen the communication relating to warnings and fines for speeding. This enforcement is entirely safety related and in no way is meant to be a revenue source. The Club would be overjoyed to collect no fines, but the fact of the matter is our new radar systems have clocked multiple vehicles traveling over 60 miles per hour on our roads. Obviously unacceptable! Additionally, please ensure that your home alarm system is communicating properly with the gatehouse. Although we have moved out of fire restriction status we are still in wildfire season. Having an active alarm system that is in compliance with Security will help certify good communication in the event of the unthinkable. July is also the month we cast the net for qualified Board of Director candidates for the upcoming fall election. We have scheduled Q&A orientation sessions on July 23 at 2pm and August 13 at 11am for interested candidates, and I can tell you firsthand that serving brings a true sense of satisfaction and “giving back” to our wonderful community. More information can be found on the members website or CLICK HERE . While we’re on community involvement, please be sure to engage with the Forest Highlands PODCAST program. Jeff Schrock and Krystan Lauher do an amazing job of providing information on all aspects of Forest Highlands. There’s really no better way to learn about our community than these podcasts! Tune in!! Finally, a quick reminder on member decorum. We’ve recently had several incidents with intoxicated members either falling and hurting themselves or getting into verbal altercations with other members or staff. Association Rules contain standards for appropriate behavior and decorum, and poor or unseemly behavior will not be tolerated. Please enjoy yourselves responsibly!
Wednesday, July 27 Wednesday, August 24 Thursday, September 22 COFFEE WITH THE GM
Happy 4th!! Mike Cahill
VOICE IN THE PINES | JULY 2022 2
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