"We Love Esperanza Estates" Green Valley, Arizona 85614

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In Memory of A. David Lantz, Jr.
President, Esperanza Estates Homeowners Association- By Rod Pearson

In lieu of the usual column by our association President, the Board has asked me to write an article about Dave Lantz. I am honored to have been asked.

A. David Lantz, Jr. passed away on June 15, 2003. Born in Ohio, he received his electrical engineering degree from Purdue University, and spent his pre-retirement years as a development engineer, and later plant manager with the same employer, Ohio Brass Company.

Dave is survived by his lovely wife, Patsy, 1 son, 2 daughters and 6 grandchildren. He and Patsy moved to Esperanza Estates in 1988. Dave began his service as a Board member in March of 2000, and served as a member of various committees.

In 2001, Dave assumed the duties and responsibilities as our President, and continued to serve in that capacity until his death. During his tenure, he was responsible for forming the Neighborhood Relations Committee; he implemented a procedure to monitor CC&R infractions; he created a Long Range Planning Committee; and he coordinated the restoration of our pool decking and tennis courts.

Dave spent a great deal of his own time dealing with various concerns of our residents about Board decisions, and implemented a number of good management practices for Board operations. He undertook the re-writing and updating of our CC&R's, which were badly in need of modernization, and saw them through to adoption by vote of EE owners.

He had a special talent for recognizing the strengths of the various Board members, and delegating responsibilities accordingly. He had a "vision" for Esperanza Estates, and worked constantly toward its implementation.

When I first moved to Green Valley, Dave was described by a fellow resident as a "no-nonsense" President. I would later find out what he meant. Dave was one of the best at conducting orderly, informative, and short Board meetings. He was adept at handling any matter that might arise.

I had many occasions to work with Dave Lantz in his capacity as President. Last year, Dave made a personal visit to my home and encouraged me to consider filling a then vacant position on the Board. While I respectfully declined, I felt privileged to have been asked. I offered to work with him, not as a Board member, but as one of our many volunteer residents.

I grew to admire his dedication and the amount of personal time he devoted to the betterment of our neighborhood. Dave and I were not always in agreement on all issues, but we were able to discuss our differences in a gentlemanly fashion, and remain friends. Our relationship will always mean a lot to me.

I already miss Dave Lantz. I miss seeing him making his daily "rounds" of the neighborhood. I miss his presence at the Board meetings. Most of all, I miss my fellow neighbor and friend.

Godspeed, Dave Lantz.

Common Area Maintenance — By Tom Cooke, Chair

The annual trimming of our common area palm trees has begun. For the past 3 years the Association has employed Rob McCord, of Trimming, etc. for this purpose. His work has been very good, and he is licensed and insured. We have about 55 tall palms in our common areas which Rob trims. His rate is $34 per tree, only a slight increase from prior years, and based largely on increased dump fees. Rob has agreed again this year to extend this same rate to private palms in our subdivision, based on one year’s growth, and assuming the tree has no special problems. This price includes cleanup and the hauling away of cut materials. His cell number is 869-9472. If you have a palm in need of trimming, please give him a call ASAP, so he can get you scheduled while he is working in Esperanza Estates. Please remember, the CC&Rs of Esperanza Estates require palms visible from the street to be neatly trimmed.

Phil Hopkins is due our thanks for his agreement to donate a bench in memory of his late wife. The bench will be placed in one of the common areas on Circulo del Norte.

Some extensive realignment and excavation work has been completed on the upper portions of Bridge Park wash. This channel, which drains most of Esperanza Estates, has been widened substantially and partially rip-rapped with concrete block and rubble. In addition, a large dry well has been constructed in the wash and filled with approximately 15 cubic yards of large rock. This work is part of a long term effort to control erosion in the wash and to try and reduce the amount of water and sand flowing onto Portillo after the monsoonal rains. The longer term plan is to continue the rip-rap work along the wash banks and to line the bottom of the wash with stone. The Board has agreed that lining the bottom of the wash to the point of the newly constructed dry well is a high priority item before the beginning of the monsoon season this year, and has authorized proceeding on this matter. It is believed this is necessary to protect the work that has been done so far. If effective, additional dry wells will be constructed in the wash bottom, to absorb as much of the run- off as possible. It has been decided to investigate the use of a gunite type product on the wash walls, as it would likely prove considerably less expensive than hand-placed rock. Also, several older dry wells along the south border of the wash have been rebuilt and cleaned out. These are intended to keep water out of the wash, allowing it to percolate into the ground instead. Most of the work mentioned has been completed by Robert Frost and Tom Cooke, under the supervision and help of Board Member Ken Miller. Ken did much of the labor by hand, and was able to accomplish the balance by employing a back-hoe, at a very favorable rate. The rip-rap used was partially broken concrete donated by subdivision residents who were removing it from their properties, and partial concrete block already owned by the Association left over from the Arroyo Nine project. The work on this project is impressive and residents are invited to come and have a look. It can be viewed from the Nature Trail.

As the Board does not meet during July or August, this will be the last common area report until September. However, work on the common areas does not stop over the summer, and so we ask that you please continue to report problems you may observe to me, at 399-0455. We can usually address them in a week.

Board Reorganization

Following the untimely death of President Dave Lantz, Ben Sheffield has been elected President of the Board. Robert Frost will act as temporary Board Secretary until the office is filled on a permanent basis this fall. The balance of the Board officers will remain the same. Please call Norma Stanley, Vice-President, in the absence of Ben Sheffield.

Concerned Volunteers Report

Joan Zebroski has agreed to assume the role of co-chairperson of the Esperanza Estates Volunteers. Joan has been active with the Volunteers for years and her agreement to assist in leading the Volunteers is highly welcomed.

Neighborhood Watch — By Melodye Cooke, Chair

The Neighborhood Watch is moving right along. We, at this point, are working on welcoming new residents and supplying them with our "Newcomers Package." We are also explaining the benefits of participating in the Watch program.

It is not always easy to catch new people at home, so if you have been missed, please give me a call at 399-0455 and we will get the information and packet to you.

Recreational Facilities — By Scottie Blum, Chair

As most of you know, it is our members who help test our pool and keep it clean. I am asking for your help and consideration in replacing lounges and chairs to their original spot. After using showers, please mop up. Please inform guests and/or renters of the above.

EEHOA Cooks and Chefs -Another Reminder -- By Sue Thompson

So far we have received 83 recipes for our "Taste of Esperanza" cookbook, but we need at least 150 of your wonderful recipes to complete it.

Please submit all of your favorites by E-mail to Sue Thompson at eecookbook@aol.com or drop them off to me at 743 W. Placita Nueva (393-7778), or to Karen Augustine at 785 W. Circulo Napa (625-1643), or to Melodye Cook at 840 Circulo Napa (399-0455). If it would be more convenient call Melodye and she will pick them up.

The completed book should be ready for sale by the end of November with the proceeds going to the EE Volunteers.

Budget Status Report (May 2003)

Total Income    $107,579.97
Total Expenses $ 46,662.35

Bank Balances

Checking Account $16,450.29
Savings Account     56,504.61
CD                           55,000.00

Total         $ 127,984.49

Hospitality Committee - Phyllis Johnson-Frost, Chair

On June 9, 11 members of our committee of 16, including 4 men, met at the Frosts to plan our last general party for the summer: A FOURTH OF JULY PICNIC.

Refer to the flyer for details. The meeting closed with Robert's iced tea and Sue's cookies, but not before a sub-committee, chaired by the McCalls, developed to research a bus tour to Mexico for interested neighbors, come the fall.

New Owners/Former Owners — By Sheila Bennen

New: George and Marilyn Paddleford
758 Calle Regalo
Former: Gerald and Doris Brower

In Memoriam

Beatrice Moody
751 Regalo (original owner)
May 15, 2003

Let’s Get Together for a Fourth of July PICNIC

Friday, July 4, 2003
At the Pool Ramada at 6:00 p.m.
Wearing a touch of "Patriotic" if you choose.

Facilities Long Range Planning - by Robert Frost, Chair

John McLaughlin made a swimming pool solar heating presentation at the Board meeting. Two solar companies have provided estimates for an installed system. A third estimate has been requested as well. Estimates of projected cost-savings have been requested by Scottie Blum to enable a comparison of the systems.

3rd Monday at Bank of America Community Room, LaCañada at Continental, 1 PM

July/August —None * September 15 * October 20 * November 17 * December 15

Revised: June 16, 2003