Issuu

What’s Inside

3 From the President

8 Stay Safe Look

Who’s Knocking

9 Voluntree for the Association

12 History of Craig Ranch III

Painting Your Home?

Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument THIS 22,650-ACRE National

Monument, signed

logic past (with fossils that span geologic history

and rallied elected officials and resulted in that

into law on December 19, 2014, is administered

from 7,000 to 200,000 years in the past) and

December 19, 2014 designation. This collab-

by the National Park Service (NPS). Behind this

our human past, present, and future. It tells the

oration also inspired the establishment of the

act of Congress is a story that resonates all the

stories of the first peoples, the native people,

Ice Age Fossils Park by Governor Sandoval in

more during this time of uncertainty and worry.

who lived off the land. Its special beauty and

December 2017. With this declaration, the Gov-

In a time when so many of us feel isolated and

power resonate with those of us who visit it

ernor set aside 315 acres for a visitor center and

disconnected, the Monument reminds us of our

today.

interpretive trails.

history, of hope, of the power of cooperation

The power of these landscapes inspired

Standing at one of the borders of this

and collaboration, and of the importance of

residents to form the Protectors of Tule Springs

amazing place, you may find yourself looking

safeguarding the future.

to ensure the legacy of this area. Their hope

towards the Sheep Mountains on one side.

Wildlife Refuge, the

and passion helped

From another view, you can take in the Spring

City of Las Vegas,

these Protectors to

Mountain Range. From other views, you see

the City of North Las

bring together envi-

the network of tunneling left behind from the

Vegas, and the newly

ronmental organiza-

Big Dig in 1967.

created Ice Age Fos-

tions, the business

Amidst the Monument are messages

sils State Park. The

c o m m u n i t y, t h e

from the past. There are paleontologic and

touchpoints of these

United States Air-

human artifacts (all of which should be left

borders reflect the

force, and our tribal

where found if you are lucky enough to see

way that this Monu-

governments. This

one of these while you are walking). There

ment connects us. It

collaboration and

are rare plants such as the lovely and deli-

represents the geo-

cooperation inspired

continues on page 5

Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument, or TUSK (the acronym used by the NPA) sits to the north of the Las Vegas Valley, bordering the Las Vegas Paiute Reservation, the Desert National

May-June

From the President ABOUT ME

Board of Directors

- If you have lived in Aliante since at least September 2019

you may recall that I have previously been the president of the Aliante Master Association Board. I was the Aliante Master Association Board President from September 2014 to September 2019. I was reelected, at the February 2022 meeting, by the Aliante Master

Michael Breault, President R. Wayne Headrick, Vice President Pat O’Donnell, Treasurer Cherie White, Secretary Kenyatta Robinson, Director Michael Shappley, Director Jim Spencer, Director

Association Board, to be board president again. While president of the Master Association I used

Management

my “From the President” article in the Aerial to make homeowners aware of important board

very likely will be eliminating the printed edition of the Aerial and will be sending only a digital edition

Aliante Master Association c/o FirstService Residential 2760 Deer Springs Way, Suite 104 North Las Vegas, NV 89084 Phone: (702) 399-7327 AlianteMaster@FSRNevada.com

by email. Please make sure your email address is on file with the Aliante Master Association, as well

Office Staff

as your sub association, if it is also managed by FirstService Residential, and your Communication

Community Manager Joshua Roser, SCM, CMCA®, AMS® Joshua.Roser@fsresidential.com

decisions and important items and events that impact homeowners in Aliante. I will resume doing so again starting with this edition. The Aliante “Aerial” Newsletter - In order to save “your” money, the Master Association Board

Preferences are set up to receive emails. While the Aliante Master Association and several other sub associations, such as, but not limited to Autumn Ridge, Springdale, Seasons and Treviso, are managed by FirstService Residential the Master and Sub Associations do not share databases and communication preferences. How to properly set up your Aliante Master account to receive important emails and texts: 1. Log on to the Aliante Master Website: https://portal.connectresident.com 2. If you are already registered, skip step 3, 4 and 5 and proceed to step 6. If you are not registered, you can self-register by clicking on: “Create Account” You will be taken to “FirstService Residential Web Access Registration” page. Enter you name and email address and click register. 3. You will be sent to an email with a verification code. 4. Once the verification code has been entered, you need to create a secure passcode. 5. Once the terms and conditions are accepted, follow the instructions by then entering either

Assistant Community Manager Janelle Fuhrmann, CM, CMCA®, AMS® Janelle.Fuhrmann@fsresidential.com Lifestyle Coordinator Dawn Marie Hughes Dawn.Hughes@fsresidential.com Administrative Compliance Coordinator Liza Chimal Liza.Chimal@fsresidential.com Aliante Master Resident Portal/Website https://AlianteMaster.connectresident.com Management Office Hours Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

the property address or the account number. Your account number can be found in your coupon

Securitas Roving Patrol

payment book, or you can request it from Customer Service by calling (702) 399-4273

Roving Patrol 1: (702) 237-4724 Roving Patrol 2: (702) 237-4723

6. Log in to the Connect Resident Portal 7. Click on the hamburger menu (3 stacked vertical lines) in the top left of the screen. 8. Click My Account, then select My Communications Preferences tab from the options near the top of the screen. 9. In the “Communications” box select “Email Select All” to check on the boxes to ensure you receive all emails and the box at the bottom of the page to receive payment notifications. continues on page 5

Committe & Board Meetings Please scan the QR code for the desired Committee and/or Board meeting you would like to attend. Please note, some committee meetings are not open to homeowners. Only the committees open to all homeowners are provided.

Cost Center Delegates La Vella: (vacant) • Pavona: (vacant) Ravenna: (vacant) - Salerno: Joyce Pizzo San Destin: (vacant) • Serenata: (vacant) Vialetto: Kim Clausen

Sub-Association Delegates Autumn Ridge/Springdale: Stan Wright Club Aliante: Fred Wilebski The Courts at Aliante: Sarah Davi Cove at Aliante: Jerry Dockens Estates at Aliante: Janice Bee Fields: Michael Shappley Manor at Aliante: Prominence at Aliante: Launa Esparza Seasons: Seville Etage: Matthew Olden Sun City Aliante: None Terrasini: Sue DeLong Treviso: Patrick O’Donnell

Community Hotline (702) 399-4273

Finance

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Safety

Social

P&G

Board

Aliante Master Association, its agents, and affiliates are not responsible for any services listed or rendered by third parties through this publication.

Upcoming Committee Meetings All meetings listed below are held in person for members and virtually for those who would like to participate. To receive updated Board meeting information please be sure to register your email address on the Aliante Master website at https://aliantemaster.connectresident.com. Architectural Review Committee TBD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

From the Mailbag

Compliance Committee Thursday, May 5, 2022 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:00 p.m. Thursday, June 2, 2022 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . :00 p.m. Thursday, July 7, 2022. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:00 p.m. Finance Committee Tuesday, May 24, 2022 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 21, 2022. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 26, 2022. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:00 p.m. Property and Grounds Committee Tuesday, May 3, 2022 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 7, 2022. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 5, 2022. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:00 p.m. Publications Committee TBD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Safety Committee Wednesday, May 4, 2022. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 1, 2022. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 6, 2022. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:00 p.m. Social Committee Monday, May 2, 2022. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 6, 2022. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 11, 2022 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:00 p.m.

Committee Members Architectural Review Committee Michael Breault (Board Liaison) Emilio Brunetti Kim Clausen (Chair) Patrick O’Donnell Joyce Pizzo Dennis Spoto Stan Wright Janelle Fuhrmann (Staff Liaison) Compliance Committee Tiana Hudson Lee Kaainoni Dwane Martinson Joyce Pizzo Kenyatta Robinson (Board Liaison) Dennis Spoto (Chair) Harold Witherspoon Janelle Fuhrmann (Staff Liaison) Finance Committee Neil Holder (Chair) Gene Neil Patrick O’Donnell (Board Liaison) Cherie White Joshua Roser (Staff Liaison) Property & Grounds Committee Gregory Daniel Wilson Langford Jason Peay

Property & Grounds continued Michael Shappley Jim Spencer (Board Liaison) Dennis Spoto (Chair) Tim Yanchisin Joshua Roser (Staff Liaison) Publications Committee R. Wayne Headrick (Board Liaison) Gene Neal Kenyatta Robinson (Chair) Dawn Hughes (Staff Liaison) Safety Committee Charlie Fitzgerald Bill Foster Lynn Geils Wilson Langford (Chair) Michael Shappley (Board Liaison) Debbie Wiechecki Dawn Hughes (Staff Liaison) Social Committee Joyce Pizzo Samesha Ramadan Kenyatta Robinson (Board Liaison) Elie Taylor Sabrina Shappley (Chair) Cherie White Dawn Hughes (Staff Liaison)

Upcoming Board Meetings Thursday, May 26, 2022 6:00 p.m. Executive session (closed to homeowners) 7:00 p.m. Board of Directors meeting (open to homeowners virtualy) Thursday, June 23, 2022 6:00 p.m. Executive session (closed to homeowners 7:00 p.m. Board of Directors meeting (open to homeowners virtualy)) Thursday, July 28, 2022 6:00 p.m. Executive session (closed to homeowners) 7:00 p.m. Board of Directors meeting (open to homeowners virtualy)

Who are you going to call for your gate code?

IF YOU LIVE IN A GATED COMMUNITY within Aliante

Master Association, do you know who to call for entrance gate issues? How about your pedestrian gate code? Did you know that your association may no longer use gate codes? The Aliante Master Association receives several calls and emails asking questions about the gates located within the Sub-Associations. Many homeowners are unaware that the Master Association does not maintain the entrance or pedestrian gates for those communities that have them. The vehicle and pedestrian gates are maintained by the individual Sub-Associations, including the call boxes and gate remotes. If you are unsure of your community’s gate procedures, please contact them directly as noted below: Aliante Cove Nicklin Community Management Manager: Lisa Carrion (702) 851-7660 AlianteCove@Nicklincm.com Autumn Ridge/Springdale FirstService Residential Manager: Elizabeth Polanco (702) 737-8580 AutumnRidgeatAliante@FSRNevada.com

The Manor at Aliante Management Trust Manager: Richard Aparis (702) 835-6904 ext. 2748 richard.aparis@managementtrust.com The Seasons at Aliante FirstService Residential Manager: Michelle Gonzales (702) 737-8580 SeasonsAtAliante@FSRNevada.com Seville Etage FirstService Residential Manager: Sharon Tierney (702) 215-5077 SevilleEtage@FSRNevada.com Terrasini FirstService Residential Manager: Courtney Maurer (702) 737-8580 Terrasini@FSRNevada.com Treviso FirstService Residential Manager: Michelle Gonzales (702) 737-8580 Treviso@FSRNevada.com

Club Aliante Community Management Group Manager: Tamara Nelson (702) 869-0937 tnelson@primenv.com Estates at Aliante FirstService Residential Manager: Sharon Tierney (702) 215-5077 EstatesAtAliante@FSRNevada.com Prominence at Aliante CAMCO Manager: Alisca Redmon (702) 531-3382 Alisca.Redmon@camconevada.com The Court at Aliante FirstService Residential Manager: Cole Sommer (702) 215-5077 CourtatAliante@FSRnevada.com

Water Leak Email Hot Line Gothic has set up a 24 hour emergency email address for homeowners to use to report any landscape irrigation leaks as well as any other issues that pertain to the landscape within the Aliante Master Homeowners Association. With this service homeowners will also be able to send up to 2 photos of the area they are reporting.

Please report any leaks to this email: Hgarcia@gothiclandscape.com. Please note this is for reporting water leaks only.

May-June

From the Treasurer BALANCE SHEET FOR JANUARY 2022

BALANCE SHEET FOR FEBRUARY 2022

Cash in the operating accounts totaled $2,775,931.

Cash in the operating accounts totaled $2,817,670.

Cash in the reserve accounts totaled $1,639,734. Cash in the

Cash in the reserve accounts totaled $1,679,747. Cash in the

Legal fund totaled $78,471. The Association is in compli-

Legal fund totaled $78,472. The Association is in com-

ance with paragraph (b) of subsection 2 of NRS116.3115

pliance with paragraph (b) of subsection 2 of

and that reserve funds have not been used for daily main-

NRS116.3115 and that reserve funds have not

tenance. According to the reserve study, the fully funded

been used for daily maintenance. According to

reserve account balance as of the end of 2022 should

the reserve study, the fully funded reserve account

be $2,389,815.

balance as of the end of 2022 should be $2,389,815.

Delinquent accounts receivable totaled

Delinquent accounts receivable totaled $1,031,252.

$1,012,527. Accounts receivable balances include

Accounts receivable balances include uncollected fines

uncollected fines of $930,863. Delinquent receiv-

of $948,718. Delinquent receivables are being collected

ables are being collected in accordance with

in accordance with the Association’s collection policy.

the Association’s collection policy. Income & Expense Statement Income & Expense Statement

For the month ending February 28, 2022, Operating Income

For the month ending January 31, 2022,

amounted to $323,711. The Association incurred $244,456 in

Operating Income amounted to $334,303. The Associ-

expenses which included a transfer of $40,000 to the reserve

ation incurred $271,245 in expenses which included a transfer

account.

of $40,000 to the reserve account. Reserve fund revenue amounted to $14 in interest income and

Reserve fund revenue amounted to $13 in interest income and $40,000 transfer from the operating fund. Expenses amounted to $3050.

$40,000 transfer from the operating fund. Expenses amounted to $0. The Board has fulfilled their duty to review the financial statements The Board has fulfilled their duty to review the financial statements

in accordance with NRS 116.31083 subject to any current NRS or NAC

required year-end audit or review.

Are You Missing Out? ARE YOU RECEIVING IMPORTANT ALERTS, community event reminders,

and information about the Aliante Master Homeowner’s Association? Would you like to know when the next Board of Directors meeting will be or if the Community Garage Sale will take place? The fastest and most efficient way to relay this information is by sending emails to all our homeowners. In the case of urgent alerts, such as a neighbor reporting a water leak at your house, we may also contact you by phone. Please follow the steps below to confirm we have your preferred email address and phone numbers. (We will never share your email address or phone number.) Step ❶ – Log on to Aliante Master website: https://aliantemaster. connectresident.com.

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Step ❷ – You can self-register by clicking on “Create Account” You will be taken to the “FirstService Residential Web Access Registration” page, enter your name and email address and click register.

Step ❸ – You will be sent an email with a verification code. Step ❹ – Once the verification code has been entered, you need to create a secure passcode. Step ❺ – Once the terms and conditions are accepted, follow the instructions by then entering either the property address or the account number. Your account number can be found in your coupon payment book or you request it from Customer Service by calling 702 399 4273.

Tule Springs

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cate bearpoppy and the hardy creosote. The relics and these

Soon, our community will be able to visit the newly created Ice Age

lovely plants remind us of how enduring our history can be on

Fossils State Park Visitor Center (most likely by winter of this year, but

the one hand; while on the other, one can see the impacts that

check with the State on status). The landscape is already there. Step out.

humans have had in some areas - from trash, to spent shell

You can hear bird song. You can listen to the wind echoing through the

casings, or the remains of relics that have been purposely disturbed. But

desert. Enjoy the wildflowers. And you can appreciate that power of hope,

again, we come to that message of hope. Our community came together

cooperation and collaboration. No matter what, we are all connected.

to protect the history and the natural beauty of Tule Springs.

Pool Season is Here! HOWEVER, that doesn’t give homeowners permission to drain their pools into the Association’s common areas! It is illegal to drain your pool water anywhere other than your own plumbing spill out, which is located in front of your home. The City of North Las Vegas may levy a hefty fine if you are caught draining elsewhere. The Aliante Master Association will also address any homeowner guilty of this activity via their adopted enforcement policy and will hold any responsible party liable for common area landscape damage if this practice is found to have taken place. Let’s keep the community looking its best and not cause undue landscape repair expenses to be paid by the community at large.

Don’t Do It, Yet! According to the conditions, covenants, and restrictions signed by every homeowner, all improvements on a homeowner’s property require prior, written consent of the master architectural review committee and, if in a sub-association, the sub-association’s architectural review committee as well.

ARC WARNING

Improvements include, but are not limited to: 1. Patios 2. Patio covers 3. Pools and spas 4. Trampolines, swing sets, and other playground equipment 5. Auxiliary structures, including sheds

7. Any landscaping changes, including replacement of plants or trees with differing plants or trees 8. Fences, gates, and walls 9. Solar panels 10. Security doors

6. Exterior structural alterations, including exterior color changes

The Aliante Master Architectural Change Form (ARC Submittal Form) and governing documents for the Aliante Master Association can be obtained on the Community Website/Resident Portal at https://

Thank you in advance for your cooperation and have a great summer!

aliantemaster.connectresident.com or by calling (702) 399-4273. Contact your sub-association to obtain a copy of its form and governing documents.

May-June

Maintenance Report: February/March 2022 Maintenance Our maintenance for March 2022 included, but was not limited to the following: • Between Friday Feb 25th. to Friday March 4th. maintenance on street common areas of Elkhorn, and also Aliante pkwy N. between HWY 215 to Grand Teton was done. • Between Monday March 7th and Monday March 14th. Maintenance on street common areas of Decatur Blvd.- Deer Springs N.- Rome st. as well as Dorrell St. was also completed. • Between Tuesday March 15th and Tuesday March 22nd Maintenance on street common areas of Brian Cram – Clayton, and Deer Springs South was completed. • On Wednesday March 23rd. we started maintenance on Centennial Pkwy and also on Aliante Pkwy South between HWY 215 and Centennial. We will be on this schedule until Wednesday March 30th. Our maintenance on the streets that were just mentioned included the following: – Tree trimming: we are raising the tree branches that are hanging too low. Our standard trimming height is at least 12’ ft. This does not only help the health of the tree, but it also gives plenty of height clearance for bicycle riders to be able to ride underneath the trees with out a problem. – keeping the plants looking their best without interfering with bloom cycles. As time passes, the needs of our plants throughout the community begin to change and we need to customize our approach in regards to the pruning and general care of all of our plants. As you know, Aliante has very many different species of plants and each species grows at a different rate, and some of those species required trimming at different times of the year as well.

– Plant Rejuvenation: We continued to clean up & rejuvenate the Lantana around the property and get them ready for spring blooming. Rejuvenation cutbacks can be performed between December all the way through April depending on plant type. In General, we want to perform our cut backs once we are beyond the possibility of frost or freeze damage. – Mineral Build Up Removal: The decorative rock in these areas was raked in order to disperse the mineral build up that surfaces to the top of the decorative rock as the weather cools down. This powdery white stuff that accumulates on the surface of the decorative rock do not compromise the health of the trees and plants, these mineral deposits are just an aesthetic problem that can easily be solved by raking the rock. At the beginning of March we raised the mow height on the turf from 3” to 3.5”. The results are longer roots reaching soil nutrients, and also reduces the chance for weed germination in the turf.

– In the First week of April we will change the flowers on all

the pots through-out Aliante, the annual flowers that we will be using for this application is the Snap Dragon.

– Also during the first 2 week in April we will be applying Q4

Turf Herbicide to reduce the growth of Nutsedge weed in the turf.

– Nutsedge is an aggressive weed pest that grows in lawns

towards the end of April and early May, once established their roots can reach up to 4” deep.

– We are also continuing to treat common areas with Preen

Pre emergent to reduce the growth of weeds in the community.

Photos: Maintenance and beautification.

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From the President

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10. It is recommended that you also setup your Text Phone Number

Reserve Study: The Board opened sealed bids for a full reserve study

which will enable management to text you in important situations such

and referred them to the Property and Ground committee for review and

as someone reporting a stream of water flowing out your front door. After

recommendation to the board.

you add your text phone number it will need to be verified. FirstService Residential will send you a text asking you to reply YES to confirm your

Appointments and resignations: We accepted the resignation of Toni

text address. After verifying your text address refresh the page and the

Stewart from the Safety Committee, approved the request from Debbie

word “verified” should now be in green. Now you can select the boxes to

Wieschecki to join the Safety Committee, appointed Elie Taylor to the Social

receive text messages.

committee, appointed Michael Shappley to fill the District 3 vacancy on

11. Be sure to click on the SAVE box on the bottom of the screen.

the Board and appointed Gregory Daniel to the Property and Grounds Committee.

Graffiti – The City of North Las Vegas has informed the Association it will no longer be cleaning the graffiti in the interior parks and trails. We had

Concrete Walkway Shaving: The Board approved a proposal from Pre-

twenty instances of graffiti in one week from March 18 to March 24!

cision Concrete Cutting in the amount of $13,414 to shave the edges of our sidewalk concrete panels, raised more than ¼”. This item is a bud-

Turf Removal – You may be aware that the Nevada Legislature past AB

geted item in the reserve study. The approved areas are on Aviary and

356 which mandates the removal of “nonfunctional” turf by 2026. Non-

Centennial and make up one of seven areas to be shaved. It appears, at

functional grass is grass that virtually no one uses such as Office Parks

this point, that the total project will come under the $109,273 budgeted.

and Street Medians. Gothic our landscape company, has determined that we have approximately 301,300 sq ft of nonfunctional turf which we

Holiday Decorations: We approved a total of $3,089.41 to replace four

must remove to comply with AB 356. The estimated cost is $1,319,000.

Holiday Wreaths that were stolen during the holidays. We also approved

We hope to be able to obtain a rebate from the Southern Nevada Water

and additional $21,336.62 for additional Holiday decorations.

Authority of $466,950 so are net cost is estimated to be $852,050. This works out to $128.79 per home. We are moving full speed ahead on this

Spring Social Event: The Board approved a request from the Social Com-

as there is only a limited amount of rebate money from SNWA available

mittee to spend $28,129 on the Spring social event that will take place

on a first come first served basis.

May 14th from 1-4 pm.

Board Decsisions At The January, February, and March Aliante Mas-

Landscape Irrigation Communication Devices: We approved the amount

ter Board Meetings

of $21,334 to upgrade our 31 Landscape Irrigation Communications Devices from 3G to 4G service because 3G service is being shut down.

Turf Removal: We approved a proposal from Gothic in the amount of $57,00 to remove nonfunctional turf on Clayton between Centennial and

Michael Breault

the 215 and replace it with the proper number of plants mandated by the

President

Development Agreement. (The good news is that Gothic has estimated this area would cost $65,000 so this is a $8,000 savings.)

Third ress Add

The Aliante Master now has the ability to add up to 3 addresses to a homeowner’s account. The main mailing/billing address or primary address will receive ALL correspondences from the Association. The second (usually a property manager or management company) and third address (home) will receive non-compliance letters only. If you would like to add a third address to your account, please email management at AlianteMaster@FSRNevada.com. * Please note the request must be in writing from the deeded owner or their authorized representative.

May-June

Stay Safe Look Who’s Knocking 1. Always have a verbal response to any knock at your door. Avoid giving the impression that the home is unoccupied. This may be a ploy of the

5. Be aware of ploys such as fake emergencies, fake deliveries, etc. The person knocking may have a practiced or rehearsed message and it may

home invader or a burglar to decide if you are home or not. Teach your children what to say so they do not give the impression they are home alone. Know in advance what your response should be and practice it with other family members. 2. Keep an eye on who you turn away and what they do next. Report anyone who lingers, tries to get a neigh-

sound legitimate. Be just as cautious if the knocker is a woman or

ALIANTE SAFETY COMMITTEE

bor to open their door, or otherwise acts suspiciously. They

out. Non- emergency number is 3-1-1 and emergency number is 9-1-1. 3. In a gated community, take as many precautions as you would if the gate were not there. If someone calls your home from the gate and creates a reason to be let into the neighborhood, do not let them in if you cannot verify who and why they are there, question them. 4. Be suspicious of unexpected knocks at your door. If you are not expecting anyone, service call or otherwise, do not open the door without first asking

6. Use your viewing methods to help verify who is at your door. Peepholes, digital doorbells, nearby windows, or vantage points from other rooms may be used to see who is knocking. Enhanced peepholes are recommended. 7. Do not feel pressured or forced to open your door. You have

may have left your front door, but they are still a concern to others. Call the police if necessary and ask that this individual be checked

young adult.

the ability to allow those into your home that you know and trust. All others are not welcome - or worth the risk! 8. Consider a high-quality security door to maintain a barrier between you and the knocker. This is especially helpful if the door is opened without verifying because there will still be some protection between you and the other person. (Please remember to receive ARC approval before installing.) 9. Install and maintain adequate security lighting for the perimeter of your home.

questions and verifying the answers.

Spring Landscaping To-Do List IT’S SPRING,

and winter is gone, which means the time is ripe to

get our plans in order for this year’s garden, whether you’re dreaming of a bounty of vegetables, a balcony of colorful flowers, or some other sort of outdoor oasis. Here are our top 5 get-ready-to-garden tips.

1. Calibrate and Automate Your Irrigation System: Make it a little easier on yourself with some gardening hacks. For example, calibrate sprinklers so they always water your lawn just right (which means, as little as possible, conserving water). Follow the watering guide lines for your zone. Build a drip irrigation system so you never forget to water your garden.

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2. Sharpen and Sanitize Your Tools: the sharper the better. Get your pruning shears, shovels, and other tools in shape before you have to use them and you’ll save time and effort in the long run. Sanitize your tools by spraying a light coat of watered down bleach after each use, this will prevent any disease or fungus to spread from plant to plant. 3. Prune shrubs and trees, and divide Perennials: Winter is the best time to prune your trees and shrubs, before new growth and warm weather can increase the risk of disease. Just make sure you do it properly. 4. Fertilize: Once you have tested your soil to know what condition it is, get out the fertilizer or compost. Most plants like to be fertilized early in the spring when they are having their initial growth spurt. 5. And Don’t Forget To Maintain: Upkeep during the whole season is key. Once your flowers start blooming you will have to deadhead to promote more flowers (depending on the species). Deadheading is when you cut off the drooping or fading flowers from the rest of the green, healthy stem. The late spring is also a good time to put down a nice layer of mulch on the garden, this will help hold down weeds while keeping in water for those long hot summer days ahead. It also will break down over the fall and winter and help add nutrients to the soil.

Pools, Sheds and Playground Equipment WE REMINDED HOMEOWNERS

to submit Architectural Review Applica-

2. The maximum allowable square footage is 80 square feet.

tions before making any exterior changes to their homes in the last edi-

3. The walls must be stucco and painted to match the house, the roof

tion of the Aerial. We suggested homeowners should review the Aliante

must be tile that matches the existing roof tile and the base to be

Governing Documents when contemplating changes to save themselves

slab on grade concrete.

time and disappointment. The Aliante Governing Documents, specifically the CC&R’s and Design Guidelines, require all homeowners living in Aliante to obtain approval from their sub-association, if applicable, and the Master before making any changes. When we purchased our homes we agreed to be legally bound by this rule.

Aboveground pools are not allowed. Per Aliante Design Guideline, 5.25: All swimming pools and spas shall be of the in-ground type, although aboveground spas may be permitted if the spa is adequately screened from public view.

Prefabricated sheds are not allowed. Per Aliante Design Guidelines, 5.3 Accessory Structures: Storage sheds may be allowed provided they have prior ARC approval and

4. It must be placed only in the rear yard and no closer than five (5’) feet to any structure or block wall.

5. It must conform to all applicable government codes and ordinances.

Playground equipment (including trampolines and swing sets) are allowed, but are subject to location limitations. Playground equipment must not exceed 8 feet in height and must be approved by the Aliante Master Association Architectural Review Committee and, if applicable, by your sub-association. Per Aliante Design Guidelines, 5.7 Freestanding Sports Equipment: Freestanding Sports Equipment, including but not limited to basketballs, backboards, and hoops, shall be set back a minimum of 10 feet from side and front property lines and 5 feet from rear property lines. Note: Your sub-association may have stricter guidelines for sheds

meet all of the following criteria:

and playground equipment, but never guidelines that are more per-

1. The shed may not exceed six (6’) feet in height at the highest

missive than the Master Association. When in doubt, check with your

point of the roof.

community association manager.

Volunteer for the Association WE WANTED TO TAKE the opportuniy to thank all our dedicated volunteers. From board members to all the committee members, none of which are paid to do what they

do. They give of their time willingly because they care about Aliante and want to see it continue to thrive. Each member is dedicated to help Aliante remain the upscale, secure community that it was designed to be, and to preserve the higher standard of living we all hoped to enjoy when we bought homes here. We can achieve these goals through the hard work and diligence of the great men and women on the Architectural Review Committee, Compliance Committee, Finance Committee, Safety Committee, Property and Grounds Committee, Publications Committee and Social Committee. To all who serve the homeowners of Aliante, thank you. To those of you who are not involved, I implore you to be. We all have an ownership stake. If you have suggestions to improve our community, we urge you to join a committee. We look forward to seeing you at our meetings!

Feels good to be active: 1. Protect your self-interests. Protect your property values and maintain the quality of life in your community. 2. Correct a problem. Do you think maybe maintenance has been neglected? Do you see room for improvements? 3. Be sociable. Meet your neighbors, make friends, and exchange opinions.

7. Get educated. Learn how it’s done — we’ll train you. 8. Express yourself. Help with creative projects like community beautification. 9. Earn recognition. If you would like a little attention or validation, your contri butions will be recognized and celebrated. 10. Try some altruism. Improve society by helping others.

4. Give back. Repay a little of what’s been done for you. 5. Advance your career. Build your personal resume by including your community volunteer service. 6. Have some fun. Association work isn’t drudgery. Its fun accomplishing good things with your neighbors. May-June

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With a distribution of 7500, that’s a lot of eyes on your business. Contact Dawn Marie at Dawn.Hughes@FSResidential.com to get your business seen today. May-June

The History of Craig Ranch - Part III IN THE FIRST TWO installments of this series on

have been shown in the park for families as

the history of Craig Ranch we learned how the

well as overnight experiences for children.

land went from farming in its early years to a lovely golf course in the 1960’s.

In 2019 a five acre parking lot was opened in the southeast corner of the property. In

After the city of North Las Vegas pur-

2020 some twenty acres on the west side

chased the land in 2005, efforts were made

of the park were added. Those acres will be

to obtain the funds to turn the old golf course

developed for play areas, gazebos, pickleball,

into a beautiful park. It was not until October

parking, and a pump track. More green space

of 2013 that the city was able to open the new

and playgrounds will be created as well as a

Craig Ranch Regional Park.

possible new water feature. It is estimated that

over 650,000 guests visited the park in 2021. That year saw the addition of a splash pad tower and new exercise equipment. Various park amenities were also replaced. he city is currently working on a miniature railroad that can transport visitors through various regions of the park. There are plans for a new interior perimeter road, six multiuse fields and additional asphalt parking. Craig Ranch Regional Park is really a beautiful gem of our community. Hopefully residents will continue to enjoy and appreciate all that it offers. It is a wonderful addition to

The park contained water features, a large world-class skating park, numerous play

our city that continues to amaze.

areas for children, and two lighted baseball fields. Tennis, sand volleyball and basketball

By Jeff Alpert

courts were installed. Residents could make use of three dog park areas as well as a com-

Photos & Credits:

munity garden. The park debuted with four

Photo of Craig Ranch by Taylor Vetter, courtesy of the City of North Las Vegas

civic plazas and eight ramadas. Ample parking was made available as were numerous pavilions, benches and grills. A large network of cement pathways offered opportunities for walking and biking. Over time the park continued to grow. A large amphitheater that could seat thousands was created for entertainment purposes. A farmers market opened in the northern section of the park and a large colorful digital billboard called a parquee was added adjacent to the main entrance along Craig Road. The city then began offering many public events such as Pirate Fest, Pure Aloha, Taco Fest, etc. which would draw thousands of attendees. Annual events have been held to honor military personnel and first responders. Films

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Thinking About Painting Your Home? FIRST IMPRESSIONS MEAN A LOT – especially when it comes to a home’s curb appeal.

If you live in a Sub Association not listed, please check with your management

Homes in beautifully coordinated color palettes with that freshly painted look can

company for existing color schemes for your Association.

add value to your community by retaining current owners, attracting new ones and generally, showcasing your community in the best light. One way to further enhance value is with an exterior paint refresh. If you are thinking about painting your home, the Aliante Master Architectural Committee would like to offer these guidelines to help expedite the review and approval of your ARC application. Digital color tools allow you to see a variety of color schemes on your property before a single gallon of paint is applied. The following communities exterior paint schemes are available through the QR scanning code provided: Autumn Ridge

Estates

Fields

LaVella

Pavona

Ravenna

Salerno

San Destin

Serenata

Sun City Aliante

Treviso

Vialetto

Repainting using the same color scheme: • No approval is required to repaint the exterior of your home in accordance with the original color scheme as provided by the builder. Painting with an alternate color scheme: • All submitted plans must include detailed specifications identifying the colors for body, trim, doors, pop-outs etc.; along with corresponding color swatches. • Painting your house using a color scheme originally designed by the builder for your plan-group. This alternate scheme will likely be approved provided there are no other homes in close proximity to yours with this similar color scheme. – Note: Builders used multiple color schemes for specific plans. For example, a Plan 1 home may have sub-groups A, B, C, and D; each with its own color scheme. These alternate color schemes are permissible. Management does not have original scheme information for each home, but many times that information can be obtained directly from your Community’s developer* • Painting your house a color scheme used by the builder for another plan in your development. This request will be considered on a case by case basis. continues on page 14

We Want You! Consider volunteering on a committee! We currently have vacancies for the following Committees: Finance • Property & Grounds • Publications • Social Committees Scan the QR code to obtain a Committee Interest Form. Please email the form to AlianteMaster@FSRNevada.com Thank you for your participation!

Act Now Don’t second guess yourself • If only I had reported . . . • If only I had called . . . • If only I had done . . . See Something, Say Something provides an easy method for you to act in the best interest of your family, friends, business, neighbors and community

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Aliante Sub-Associations

Painting Your Home?

continued from page 13

KB Homes

• Painting your house creating your own [custom] color scheme using paint colors found in your com-

(San Destin, LaVella)

munity. This will be carefully considered on a case by

www.kbhome.com/corporate-contacts

case basis. Please note: The use of extremely bright or

Harmony Homes

primary colors (Red, Blue and Yellow) is not allowed.

(Prominence, Fields)

The intent is to reflect the rich and varied colors of

www.harmonyhomes.com/contact-us/

the community and surrounding desert landscape. If assembling your own custom color scheme, carefully consider color relations and combinations, or call on the paint salespersons for assistance in selecting visually pleasing color palette.

Meritage Homes (Ravenna) www.meritagehomes.com/customer/contact#. VnHIVtIkTig DR Horton

*Builder contact info

(Cove, Manor, Courts)

Pulte Homes

www.drhorton.com/About-Us/Contact-Us.aspx

(Vialetto, Serenata, Salerno, Pavona, Terrasini, Sun City Aliante, Club Aliante, Treviso) www.pulte.com/customer-service/contact-us.aspx

Greystone/Lennar (Seville Etage) www.lennar.com/contact/contact

Pardee Homes (Springdale/Autumn Ridge, Seasons)

If you have questions or concerns regarding your specific community, please refer to the following list of sub-associations and contact the appropriate management company. All homeowners are entitled to speak with the listed community manager and/or attend the sub-association’s board meetings. Aliante Cove Nicklin Community Management Manager: Lisa Carrion (702) 851-7660 AlianteCove@Nicklincm.com Autumn Ridge/Springdale FirstService Residential Manager: Elizabeth Polanco (702) 737-8580 AutumnRidgeatAliante@FSRNevada.com Club Aliante Prime Community Management Manager: Tamara Nelson (702) 869-0937 tnelson@primenv.com Estates at Aliante FirstService Residential Manager: Sharon Tierney (702) 215-5077 EstatesAtAliante@FSRNevada.com Fields at Aliante Thoroughbred Management Manager: Sarah O’Brien (702) 515-2042 mail@tmilv.com Prominence at Aliante

www.pardeehomes.com/contact Communities exterior paint schemes QR Code

CAMCO Manager: Alisca Redmon (702) 531-3382 Alisca.Redmon@camconevada.com Sun City Aliante FirstService Residential Manager: Damian Carrasco (on site) (702) 638-5000 SunCityAliante@FSRNevada.com The Court at Aliante

Important Aliante Community Links https://www.facebook.com/aliantemaster/ https://twitter.com/AlianteHOA

FirstService Residential Manager: Cole Sommer (702) 215-5077 CourtatAliante@FSRnevada.com The Manor at Aliante Management Trust Manager: Richard Aparis (702) 835-6904 ext. 2748 richard.aparis@managementtrust.com The Seasons at Aliante FirstService Residential Manager: Michelle Gonzales (702) 737-8580 SeasonsAtAliante@FSRNevada.com Seville Etage

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FirstService Residential Manager: Sharon Tierney (702) 215-5077 SevilleEtage@FSRNevada.com

The technical age is in full swing and the Aliante Master is always working on improving our communication skills. The Publications Committee, in an effort to better serve the community, will start emailing the Aliante Aerial in digital form. Don’t worry, you will still receive your full color issue in your mail boxes.

FirstService Residential Manager: Courtney Maurer (702) 737-8580 Terrasini@FSRNevada.com

Please make sure we have your email address in our data base so that you may receive the most current, up to date information. See our “Are You Missing Out?” article in this issue to learn how to update your email address and stay connected.

FirstService Residential Manager: Michelle Gonzales (702) 737-8580 Treviso@FSRNevada.com

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Terrasini

Treviso

Mark Your Calendars Republic Bulk Pickup Schedule A San Destin-Tivoli San Destin-Ravello

May 2, 16, and 30 June 13, and 27 July 11, and 25

Schedule B Club Aliante Sun City Aliante Schedule Cove Pavona Salerno Terrasini Manor

C Estates Prominence Seville Etage Courts Seasons

May 3, 17 and 31 June 14, and 28 July 12, and 26 LaVella Ravenna Serenata Fields Treviso

May 3, 17 and 31 June 14, and 28 July 12, and 26 Vialetto

Schedule D Autumn Ridge/Springdale San Destin-Palazzo

May 4 and 18 June 1, 15 and 29 July 13 and 27

Please note: Trash Containers and garbage cans may only be placed on the curb or at the end of a lot for pickup twelve (12) hours before the scheduled pick-up date and time. The containers and cans must be removed from the pickup location within twelve (12) hours after pickup.(Section 10.3 of the Rules and Regulations) If containers have not been serviced, please contact Republic Services at 702.735.5151

State Your Claim Could Nevada be holding money for you?

What money you may ask, Items specified in Nevada Revised Statutes 120A says Nevada could hold financial assets owed to an individual or a bus iness, including securities, bank accounts, uncashed payroll checks, utility deposits, insurance proceeds, gift certificates, and other items. The primary mission of the Nevada Unclaimed Property Division is to reunite original owners with their property. The Treasurer’s Office is charged with safeguarding the value of these assets in perpetuity. The original owner or heir never loses the ability to claim the property value. Note: Unclaimed Property Does Not Include Real Estate Or Vehicles.

Here is how you can check to see if you have unclaimed money. Go to the Nevada State Treasurer website and click the yellow smiley face option that says “search for unclaimed money”. It really is that easy. Not from Nevada? You can state your claim in other states as well. Go to missingmoney.com. There is no fee to file a claim or to search for property.

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PRESORTED STANDARD U.S. POSTAGE PAID LAS VEGAS, NV PERMIT NO. 2020

2760 West Deer Springs Way, Suite 104 North Las Vegas, NV 89084

Important Phone Numbers 911 Emergency Police or Fire. . . . . . . . . . . City of North Las Vegas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NLV Abandoned Vehicles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NLV Animal Protection Services - Dispatch. NLV Broken Street Lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NLV Building Complaints. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NLV Building Permits. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NLV Business Licensing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NLV Code Enforcement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NLV Crime Prevention . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NLV Debris in Street. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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. . . . . . . . . 911 (702) 633-1871 (702) 633-1390 (702) 633-9111 (702) 633-3275 (702) 633-1922 (702) 633-1536 (702) 633-1520 (702) 633-1677 (702) 633-1810 (702) 633-1313

311 Non-Emergency Police . NLV Environmental Hazards . NLV Graffiti Removal. . . . . . . NLV Park Maintenance . . . . . NLV Park Reservations . . . . . NLV Street Lights Out. . . . . . NLV Street Repair . . . . . . . . . NLV Traffic Signals/Signs . . . NLV Water Shut Off . . . . . . . NLV Water Waste . . . . . . . . . Abandoned Shopping Carts .

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(702) 633-9111 (702) 633-1290 (702) 633-1871 (702) 633-1256 (702) 633-2418 (702) 633-1264 (702) 633-1313 (702) 633-1264 (702) 633-1275 (702) 633-1216 (800) 252-4613

Notice of 2022 Board Meetings PURSUANT TO NEVADA REVISED STATUTES (“NRS”) Chapter 116, this notice

the agenda. Please note that any comments made by any homeowner during

is being published to advise you that the Board meetings have been scheduled

the open forum, both at the beginning and at the end of the meeting, shall be

for 2022. The meetings will take place at the FirstService Residential Aliante

limited to three (3) minutes in order to allow time for all homeowners to speak

Marketplace Office, located at 2760 Deer Springs Way, Suite 104, North Las

should they wish to do so.

Vegas, NV 89084. Please be advised that there will be an open forum at the

Pursuant to NRS Chapter 116, please be advised that the meeting will be

beginning and the end of the meeting, during which time all homeowners in

audio recorded; provided, however, that the executive session shall not be audio

attendance will be given the opportunity to address other Association members

recorded. A copy of the audio recording will be available to all homeowners not

and the Board of Directors (the “Board”). With respect to the open forum at the

more than thirty (30) days after the meeting. Homeowners may obtain a copy of

beginning of the meeting, please note that any comments or questions made by

the audio recording by contacting FirstService Residential in writing at 2760 Deer

any homeowners during such open forum are limited to items that are listed on

Springs Way, Suite 104, North Las Vegas, NV 89084, or at http://bit.ly/2LFaiqN.

IF YOU WOULD LIKE A COPY of the agenda prior to

minutes or a summary thereof in electronic format

2022 Board of Directors Meetings

the date of the meeting, you may contact FirstSer-

at no charge to the homeowner. If a copy of the

The Executive Session meetings begin at 6:00 p.m.

vice Residential at (702) 399-4273 or you may view

minutes or a summary thereof is not available in

and the General Session meetings begin at 7:00 p.m.,

a copy on the website. Otherwise, you may obtain

electronic format, homeowners can request a copy

via Webex unless otherwise announced.

a copy of the agenda at the meeting. Furthermore,

in paper format. All copies in paper format will be

please be advised that minutes for the meeting will

subject to a charge of twenty-five cents ($.25) per

May 26, 2022

November 17, 2022

be available not more than thirty (30) days after

page for the first ten (10) pages, and then ten cents

June 23, 2022

December - No Board Meeting

the meeting. If you would like to obtain a copy of

($.10) per page for every page thereafter.

July 28, 2022 August 25, 2022

the minutes or a summary thereof, please contact

Please note that the Board may take action on

FirstService Residential at (702) 399-4273 or feel

any item on the agenda or any item that is consid-

September 29, 2022

free to visit the office during normal business hours.

ered an emergency pursuant to NRS Chapter 116.

October 27, 2022

All homeowners are entitled to receive a copy of the

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