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An Audio Interview with HOA Board Candidate Sarah Jo Frasier
Lyon’s Gate resident Sarah Jo Frasier is running for the open seat on the HOA Board of Directors. Each candidate has the option of being interviewed on the Lyon’s Gate HOA Podcast as part of the process and Sarah Jo opted to take advantage of that offer.
The HOA Board of Directors approved 5 questions to be asked of every candidate wishing to be interviewed. These are the questions posed to Sarah Jo:
- How long have you lived in Lyon’s Gate?
- Why are you running for the Lyon’s Gate Board of Directors?
- What strengths do you possess that would contribute to the success of the Lyon’s Gate community?
- Do you currently volunteer in the community and if so, in what capacity?
- What’s important for others to know about you?
The link below will take you to my interview with Sarah Jo where you can listen in to our conversation and get more information about Sarah Jo, her background, and reasons for running for the HOA Board.
Enjoy!
An Audio Interview with HOA Board of Directors Candidate Denise Fecci
Lyon’s Gate resident Denise Fecci is running for the open seat on the HOA Board of Directors. Each candidate has the option of being interviewed on the Lyon’s Gate HOA Podcast as part of the process and Denise opted to take advantage of that offer.
The HOA Board of Directors approved 5 questions to be asked of every candidate wishing to be interviewed. These are the questions posed to Denise:
- How long have you lived in Lyon’s Gate?
- Why are you running for the Lyon’s Gate Board of Directors?
- What strengths do you possess that would contribute to the success of the Lyon’s Gate community?
- Do you currently volunteer in the community and if so, in what capacity?
- What’s important for others to know about you?
The link below will take you to my interview with Denise where you can listen in to our conversation and get more information about Denise, her background, and reasons for running for the HOA Board.
Enjoy!
An Audio Interview with HOA Board of Directors Candidate Dan Pope
Lyon’s Gate resident Dan Pope is running for the open seat on the HOA Board of Directors. Each candidate has the option of being interviewed on the Lyon’s Gate HOA Podcast as part of the process and Dan opted to take advantage of that offer.
I joined Dan on his front porch as we talked while observing social distancing. This interview is that conversation. The HOA Board of Directors approved 5 questions to be asked of every candidate wishing to be interviewed. These are the questions posed to Dan:
- How long have you lived in Lyon’s Gate?
- Why are you running for the Lyon’s Gate Board of Directors?
- What strengths do you possess that would contribute to the success of the Lyon’s Gate community?
- Do you currently volunteer in the community and if so, in what capacity?
- What’s important for others to know about you?
The link below will take you to my interview with Dan where you can listen in to our conversation and get more information about Dan, his background, and reasons for running for the HOA Board.
Enjoy!
Offices Closed in Observance of Veteran’s Day
The Lyon’s Gate HOA offices will be closed Wednesday, November 11th in honor and remembrance of all of our veterans, both past and present. Normal office hours will resume on Thursday, November 12th.
Call for Candidates: New Podcast
The annual call for candidates is out! If you’re interested in running for the Lyon’s Gate HOA Board of Directors, it’s time to let us know. Below, you will find a link the Candidate Nomination form with instructions and the contact info needed to get it to us. This information is time-sensitive and needs to be received by the HOA by Thursday, November 12th in order to be placed on the absentee ballot.
The vote will be held at the annual HOA meeting on Wednesday, December 2nd at 7:00 PM. A quorum of 10% (194 homeowners) is required for the vote to be valid. Please vote, either by absentee ballot or in person on December 2nd. More information can be found HERE.
Once again this year, candidates can be interviewed on the Lyon’s Gate HOA Podcast to talk about your qualifications and reasons for running. The HOA Board has approved 5 questions to be asked of every candidate interviewed. The 5 questions are:
- How long have you lived in Lyon’s Gate?
- Why are you running for the Lyon’s Gate Board of Directors?
- What strengths do you possess that would contribute to the success of the Lyon’s Gate community?
- Do you currently volunteer in the community and if so, in what capacity?
- What’s important for others to know about you?
If you’re running for the Board and you want to be interviewed on this podcast, check the box at the bottom of the Nomination form linked below.
Push Play to listen to today’s podcast pertaining to the Call for Candidates. Be sure to subscribe to the Lyon’s Gate HOA Podcast in your favorite podcast app, or on the web at:
https://podcast.livelyonsgate.com/
Be sure to vote. we need you!
Community Yard Sale and Bulk Trash
Reminder: The Lyon’s Gate community yard sale is today, November 7th from 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Bulk trash placement also begins today and bulk trash collection starts Monday, November 9th. Here are some important links to bookmark related to bulk trash:
Important: Bulk trash for Lyon’s Gate isn’t scheduled to occur again until December 26th. Please don’t place bulk trash items out prior to that date.
2020 Annual Meeting Notice and Request for Nominations
The Annual Meeting of the members of Lyon’s Gate Homeowners Association is Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at 7:00 pm with sign-in beginning at 6:45 pm. The meeting will be held at the Lyon’s Gate Community Association Clubhouse, located at 1811 S Martingale Rd. Gilbert, AZ 85295.
***Masks will be required; CDC guidelines will be met.***
The Board of Directors currently has one (1) position open with a term of three (3) years. If you are interested in running for this Board position, please return the nomination form linked below by fax, mail, or email, accompanied by a short biography of no more than 200 words. The completed nomination form must be received by November 12, 2020 for your name to appear on the absentee ballot. Instructions on where and how to send the form are included on the form.
Once the nominations are received an absentee ballot will be sent to each owner prior to the Annual Meeting, containing the names of those candidates who meet the Association’s requirements for Board membership. Further instructions on how to fill out the absentee ballot, when it is due, and where to send the ballot will be included in that mailing.
The Association Bylaws require 10% or 194 Homeowners to be represented, in person or by absentee ballot, at this Annual Meeting in order for it to be officially recognized. This is your opportunity to get involved with your Association!
Again this year, candidates will have the option of being interviewed on the Lyon’s Gate HOA Podcast. If being interviewed on the podcast is of interest to you, be sure to check the appropriate box on the Nomination form below.
Attachment: Nomination Form and Instructions.
Under New Management
The Lyon’s Gate Board of Directors is pleased to announce that today, November 1st 2020, the Lyon’s Gate Community Association entered into a partnership with our new property management company, Brown Community Management. Effective today, Brown Community Management replaces City Property Management as Lyon’s Gate managing partner.
As part of this transition, we’re also pleased to introduce you to our new on-site Property Manager, Marlen Rasmussen. Marlen will be on site Monday – Friday from 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, beginning this Monday. You’ll see her around the community and in the clubhouse office as she begins her new role in Lyon’s Gate.
Lyon’s Gate Community Manager
Marlen Rasmussen joined Brown Community Management in 2017 and has been a community manager for over 3 years. Marlen has her CAAM certification through AACM and attends continuing education courses throughout the year. A local to Gilbert herself, Marlen has managed several communities in the Gilbert and Chandler area and shines at board relations and homeowner support. Marlen lives by the saying: “Your neighborhood, My passion”.
Fun Facts: Marlen was born and raised in AZ and has lived in the East Valley her whole life. Marlen enjoys visiting the Gilbert Farmers Market during her down time.
As Property Manager, Marlen is available on site during normal business hours to answer any of your questions and assist residents. She is a valuable resource both during this transition period and for years to come. Marlen will soon be joined by a full-time on-site assistant. Stop in and say hello.
Notification of New Assessment Payment Options
On Thursday, October 29th, residents of Lyon’s Gate were sent a detailed welcome letter via email from Brown Community Management. This important welcome letter contains detailed information and instructions for payment of HOA assessment fees during this transition period. The email notification reads in part:
Dear Lyon’s Gate Owner,
Starting November 1, 2020 Brown Community Management will be the new HOA management company for Lyon’s Gate Community Association. Attached is a welcome letter that will provide you the following information:
- New Account Number (This account number is unique to your home/lot)
- Assessment Payment Options
- Brown Community Management Office Location / Website Address / Phone Number
Please note that this electronic mail is being sent to the primary e-mail address we have on file for your home/lot. We kindly request that you forward this information to any additional owners for your property that need to be made aware of this change. Also remember that this letter provides your unique account number (specific to your home/lot), therefore, we recommend you keep it private.
Sincerely,
Jonathan Brown
Vice President
Brown Community Management
The attachment referenced above contains detailed instructions unique to each homeowner. Please note, if you have already mailed your November payment to the prior management company’s remittance address, it will be processed and included with the account information provided to Brown Community Management in November. Any payments received after October 30th will be forwarded to Brown and will be process without delay.
The new homeowner portal for Brown Community Management will be available to Lyon’s Gate residents on November 5th 2020.
Thank you for your patience during this transition period. Questions regarding payment of HOA fees during the transition can be directed to Brown Community Management at (480) 539-1396. Brown will assume the management role for Lyon’s Gate on November 1st, 2020 and the new Property Manager for Lyon’s Gate will be announced.
HOA Board Executive Session
There will be an Executive session of the Lyon’s Gate Board of Directors this Thursday, October 29th at 7:00 PM. This is a closed session for the purpose of interviewing and potentially selecting a new Community Manager for Lyon’s Gate. Yesterday, Brown Community Management sent the following notification via email to Lyon’s Gate residents.
Good afternoon Residents of Lyon’s Gate!
Brown Community Management is proud to be working with your elected board of directors to ensure as smooth a transition as possible. On Thursday, October 29th at 7:00 p.m., the board will be meeting at the clubhouse in executive session to interview and potentially select a community manager that will best fit the needs of Lyon’s Gate.
We appreciate your vote of confidence, and very much look forward to working with you all.
***Information regarding assessment payments and manager contact information will be arriving in your mailbox very soon.
Cordially,
Jonathan Brown, CAAM
Vice President of Business Development