SECURITY
HOUSE WATCH UPDATE
ROAD CONDITIONS LEADING TO FLAGSTAFF (I-17 and I-40) & WEATHER FOR FLAGSTAFF While Security monitors and provides road conditions for Forest Highlands, it is difficult to keep up on highways/ interstates conditions leading to Flagstaff. If you are not aware of road and weather conditions, below are a few resources to help with road conditions and weather forecasts: -Arizona road conditions can be obtained by calling 511 or the internet, www.az511.gov/traffic -National Weather Service visit www.weather.gov/flagstaff or www.noaa.gov If you have general questions about Forest Highlands road conditions or need a drive by to check on approximate snow level at your driveway, contact the Security Department at security@fhgc.com or (928) 525-9090.
During this past summer House Watch services were discussed extensively during the August, September and October Security Committee meetings. The Security Committee conducted research on similar programs offered locally and, in the Valley, and it was determined the “going rate” for this service starts at $200 a month. The House Watch service is similar to services offered through the Concierge department and is voluntary, the committee felt it important the fee paid by the members using the service fully cover the cost of the labor, vehicles, fuel, liability insurance and supply costs associated with the service. The committee also noted that the hard costs have been substantial over the past 5 years and the fee for House Watch has not kept up with these increases, meaning other members not using the service are covering the cost of the program for those that do. The committee members recommended a two-tier fee structure at $125 month for homes 3,000 sq. ft. and under and $175 month for homes in excess of 3,000 sq. ft. Leadership (Security Director, GM & AGM) suggested a series of smaller incremental increases over 2-3 years, however the committee voted in favor of the one-time increase. The Board was aware of the Security Committee discussions and also discussed the proposed fee increase at the August, September, October & November board meetings and the final vote was a flat increase regardless of home size to $125 month. The member website contains the minutes of the Security meetings and the Board meetings with the discussions of the potential fee increase included in the minutes. Click the icon below to read the minutes.
MEETING MINUTES
Security will continue to communicate with current Members on the House Watch program to ensure new contacts are returned for those wishing to continue this service. We have received a 50% response rate with renewals and cancelations. Please check your email for House Watch communications. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Joe Gordon, Director of Security at jgordon@fhgc.com or 928-525-5290
Went above and beyond!
- Grateful Member Security Department
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