Members Present: Max Perry; Norma Stanley; Sheila Bennen; Tom Cooke;
Ken Miller; Steve Brown; Ben Sheffield

At 1 :00 PM President Max Perry recognized new members and first time attendees George and Marilyn Paddleford, 758 Calle Del Regalo. There were no members wishing to address the Board at this time.

Max Perry called the Board of Directors meeting to order at 1:04PM.

Max announced that Scottie Blum and Robert Frost had resigned their Board positions in February and thanked them both for there many years of service to the Board and HOA. He also announced that there may be an Executive meeting following the regular meeting.

Max asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes of the February 21, 2005? There being no objections the minutes were approved as submitted.

Treasurer's Report: Sheila Bennen reviewed the February 28, 2005 Statements of Financial Position and Revenue & Expenditures. Sheila stated that we were $1,000.00 over budget at this time. There being no objections the report was approved as submitted.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Architectural Control: Steve Browns and Ken Miller reported that one of the major homeowner projects on Nueva was substantially complete and that they would contact the owner regarding a completion date. On another project that was started without Board approval the homeowner had been contacted and requested to supply the required information. Required upgrades on one of our units have been met and we have also received a request to have a back wall lowered. A new request form needs to be signed along with letters of approval from of the any neighbors that might be affected.

Ken presented a new request form for approval by the Board. It was approved with the following addition: This form is not in lieu of any required Permits from Pima County.

There was a discussion regarding exterior garage lights, several do not conform with the CC&R'S architectural requirements of the HOA. Ben will make a survey and report the results at the next meeting.

Capital Projects: Ben reported that inquires regarding the cracks in the Tennis Court were being pursued and that there were no recommendations on repairs at this time.

Common Area Maintenance: Tom Cooke reported that snakes have been sighted in the subdivision and additional information would be reported in the Periodico. He and Steve have reconfigured the fire pits at Flag Park and we now have one small BBQ pit and one large conversational pit. The common wall behind the Quad in the NW corner of the HOA has been repaired and repainted. This wall was missed during last years painting.

GVCCC: Sheila reported that there will be an environmental collection on April 23rd and St. Mary's Hospital is offering a tour to their new ER facility. Articles will be in the Periodico. Max inquired about the new requirement to file a subdivision report with the County. This report has already been filed.

Neighborhood Relations: Norma reported that parking and tree trimming are continued problems. She has notified two homeowners about tree problems and they have agreed to take care of them. Norma and Tom will develop a homeowners survey on parking to be published in the April Periodico.

Recreational Facilities: Max reported with Scottie's resignation and until a new manager is appointed he, Joan Lazarski and Gary Thompson, with the assistance of GV Pools are handling the chemical testing. Max is investigating a replacement cover for the Spa. There was a discussion regarding the pool hours.

Ben moved that the Winter hours, November 1 to March 31, be extended until 7:00PM. This motion was amended by Ken to extend the children's hours in the summer, April 1 to October 31. The amended motion was seconded by Norma, the vote was called and it passed. The new hours will be posted in the Periodico.

Hospitality: Norma Stanley, Chair Pro-Tern, noted that Phyllis Johnson-Frost had resigned as Chair and reported that three (3) parties are still scheduled; Cinco de Mayo, 4TH of July and Labor Day.

Neighborhood Watch: Melodye Cooke sent word her report would be in the Periodico.

Volunteer Activities: Joan Zebroski reported that there would be a report in the Periodico and the events would be over for the season after the Home Show.

Max noted that there was a calendar at the pool to reserve the ramada for parties but that the pool can not be reserved.

Old Business: - Resolution on Maintenance of Private Landscaping - The floor was opened for discussion on the resolution presented in the February Periodico. Rod Pearson, 703 Calle del Ensalmo, noted that he felt if the Board passed the resolution we might be changing the CC&R's without approval of 51 % of our homeowners. After additional discussion it was moved by Ben Sheffield and seconded by Steve Brown that the resolution be adopted as published. There was no further discussion and the vote was taken by a show of hands. The motion passed unanimously.

It was reported that the search for acceptable new street lights is continuing. We have obtained information on having a light of similar design and size made in Mexico with an approximate cost of $25 per light.

New Business: Max reported that a Marana company had been canvasing the
neighborhood to paint curb numbers. It was the consensus of the Board that we did not want to contract with them.

Max reported that we had two vacancies on the Board that required filling. He will advertise in the Periodico and the Board will fill the vacancies at the April 18, 2005 meeting.

Tom Cooke asked that he be allowed to finish the re-graveling project this year. Ben stated that the funds would have to come from Capital Reserves and therefore we would not be adding to our CD this year. It was moved by Ben Sheffield and seconded by Steve Brown that an additional $11,500.00 be allocated to the Common Area Gravel Capital Expenditures this year. The vote was called and the motion passed unanimously.

Ken Miller then requested that an old truck be purchased to haul rock. After some discussion Ken moved that we purchase an old pickup truck for this purpose. The motion died for lack of a second.

At 3:20PM it was moved by Ben and seconded by Norma that the meeting be adjourned. The motion carried.

Sheila Bennen Secretary

RESOLUTION

Whereas, pursuant to Article XII, Sections 12.2,12.3 & 12.6, and Article. XIII, Section 13.3.1 of the Alnended Restatement of Covenants, Conditions & Restrictions of Green Valley Esperanza Estates dated April 26th, 2001 each owner of a property within the subdivision is obligated to maintain all trees, shrubs, and landscaping situated upon said property, and

Whereas, pursuant to the same Articles and Sections it is the duty of the Board of Directors to enforce said requirements, and

Whereas, said Board has authority pursuant to Article VII, Section 7.1.3 of the Amended & Restated Bylaws to promulgate rules and regulations relative to said enforcement, and

Whereas, at an advisory vote of the membership of the Association during the Annual Meeting held in January, 2005, over 80% of the members voted to request the Board to adopt such rules and regulations,

Now, Therefore, it is RESOLVED:

1. It shall be the duty of all owners of property within Esperanza Estates to maintain all trees, shrubs, and other landscaping, in such a manner and wit:h, such frequency as will keep each said owners lot in an attractive, well-kept, condition.

2. The foregoing shall apply to all such flora within each owners patio walls, and that area forming the front yard. The term "front yard" shall be that area
between lines extended from the center of each boundary wall to the edge of the street adjoining the property to the front. This definition shall have no applicability to Quad yards.

3. All trees and other flora shall be maintained in such a manner they. do not drop in excess of negligible amounts of leaves, needles, seeds, nuts, fruit, bark, berries, buds, petals, flowers, branches, sap, or other debris upon any adjoining property, including the roof of any adjoining property. The term "negligible amount" shall be defined as that amount of such debris that would be acceptable to a reasonable person.

4. No owner may maintain any tree or other flora with a root system which causes damage to a party wall or an adjoining patio. Any such damage that may be discovered shall be the responsibility of the owner of the property where the offending flora is growing, and the Board shall have the authority to order the removal of the same in the event the damage shall be continuing.

5. Nothing contained herein shall prevent two or more owners from entering into a private agreement respecting any tree or other flora, allowing any arrangement acceptable to the parties.

6. Owners are encouraged to attempt a resolution of any problem of a type herein enumerated directly with the alleged offending party. If not successful, a complaint alleging a violation of any provision herein contained shall be in writing and presented to the Board of Directors, and shall be signed. Upon receipt of such a complaint, the Board shall investigate and proceed with the procedures as provided in Article XIII, Section 13.4.1 et seq. of the CC&R's as referenced above.

7. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect upon its passage and publication in one issue of the Periodico.

Done and dated this 21st day of March, 2005, at a regularly convened meeting of the Board of Directors of Esperanza Estates Homeowners Association, Inc., at Green Valley, Arizona, by unanimous vote of a quorum in attendance.

/s/ Max B. Perry, President

Attest:

/s/ Sheila Bennen, Secretary