Author: ALPHA Board of Directors

As the summer wears on, there is an marked increase in the number of people here in Lilac Park. The increase includes seasonal and vacation homeowners, their visitors, and renters. It is important that everyone be aware of and follow the rules associated with our community. These can be found in the public documents section of the web site. A link is supplied below. The HOA has gotten a few complaints in two particular areas, which are covered in CC&Rs. The topics in question cover quiet time and lighting. Homeowners are encouraged to review the CC&Rs from time to time and make sure that they and others using the property are aware of the rules. While Lilac Park is an excellent vacation spot, it is also a residential community with people who live here full-time. Adhering to the published rules helps maintain the quality of life for both full-time residents and vacationers. Your cooperation will be  greatly appreciated.

From Article V Section 5

(b) No owner shall permit disturbances which unreasonably disturb other owners’ quiet enjoyment of their lot. Quiet shall be observed between the hours of 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

(c) There shall be no exterior lighting installed or operated which is directed at or shining on neighboring lots.

http://www.arnoldlilacparkhoa.org/publicdocs/ALPHA_CCRs.pdf

 

The HOA extended the period during which dues may be paid without penalty. Homeowners who have not paid their annual dues have until July 31 to pay after which there is 10% penalty, and interest is accrued monthly. If you would like to arrange a payment plan, please contact the HOA by phone at 209-795-3807 or by email to info@arnoldlilacparkhoa.org.

 

Taken with an iPhone camera at ~4:45AM. The comet will show up in the evening in a couple of days right after sunset. You’ll have to find a view to the Northwest to see it in the evening.

 

The next meeting of the HOA Board will take place on Saturday, July 11, 2020 at 10AM at the pool. The agenda is attached.

 

Agenda for July 11, 2020 Board Meeting

The pool hours are now 11 – 5. Previously, the hours were 12 – 6. Pool attendance has been zero after 5.

The Lilac Park Pool is now open for the season. The attached document outlines the operating protocols consistent with CDC, California, and Calaveras County guidelines that have been put in place to allow the pool to be opened.

 

PoolLetterToHomeowners

 

 

Calaveras County is entering phase 3. As a result, the Lilac Park Pool will be allowed to open. The pool is being configured to abide with the state and county requirements. At this time, we do not have and exact date, though we expect the pool to be opened sometime this week, i.e., the week of June 14. There will be an additional announcement on this page that will include requirements and restrictions for using the pool.

The next meeting of the HOA Board will takes place on Saturday, June13, 2020 at 10AM at the pool. The agenda is attached.

Agenda for June 13, 2020 Board Meeting

 

1. Pool-
   We are getting the pool ready for the season. We do not know when we will be able to open, but the plan is to be able to open as soon as we get the okay from Calaveras County and the State of California.
2. Lot Clearing –
   We contacted the Sheriff’s Department and were informed that lot clearing, checking on the state of your property, etc. by non-resident homeowners are activities NOT considered to be in violation of the Sheriff’s request to shelter-in-place at your primary residence. This seemed obvious but thought it best to contact the Sheriff before making a statement.
3. Late Fees –
   Late fees for 2020 dues will be waived provided payments are received prior to Aug 1, 2020.

The board has been making requests for county maintenance using the on-line system for about a year. A username was created indicating the request is from the HOA. The County response has been very good, though it not clear if the fact that it comes from the HOA makes any difference. Last year we requested all the drainage ditches in Lilac Park be cleared and within a week, the County crew began work. On HOA request, the County also cleared the overgrown vegetation on the island where Vista intersects with Ponderosa. Most of the requests have been for potholes and roadside vegetation, and these are often completed within a couple of weeks. Having the HOA submit requests for things like potholes eliminates duplicate requests and allows for the possibility of expanding the request to include other issues the the same area. If you have a request, send an email to the info@arnoldlilacparkHOA.org with the subject “County Maintenance Request”. If it seems like the HOA should make the request, we will submit it to the County. If it seems best that the request come from the homeowner personally, they will be informed by email. Homeowners are, of course always free to make requests themselves. If so, we recommend using the on-line system as it seems to have a better response record than phone calls.