At the Board meeting held on May 21st, the Board discussed the reopening of the community’s amenities, including the pool, gym and Clubhouse. There is currently a lot of confusion amongst community associations as to whether and how soon HOA’s may “reopen” their swimming pools in light of governmental COVID-19 restrictions. This confusion has arisen because of highly unclear and often internally inconsistent guidance both at the state and local level. However, California’s Department of Public Health (“CDPH”) has finally publicized clear standards for swimming pools. The CDPH website, available at https://covid19.ca.gov/roadmap-counties/, states that “the following sectors, businesses, establishments, or activities are not permitted to operate in the State of California at this time: … Community centers, public pools, playgrounds, and picnic areas.” Section 65503 of Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations defines “public pools” to include all homeowners association swimming pools. The only exception is private pools that serve not more than 3 residential units. In summary, as of May 19, 2020, HOAs anywhere in California are not permitted to open their community pools. If a community decides to reopen its pool at this time, it would run the risk of enforcement by health authorities and, of course, heightened liability in the event the pool transmits the infection. Pools are anticipated to open as part of “Phase 3”, however, the State has not yet provided unequivocal word on when swimming pools will be allowed to reopen.
This situation is rapidly evolving, and as soon as there is clear guidance from the government as to when community association pools and other amenities may reopen and under what circumstances, the Board will consider reopening the amenities. We will keep all residents apprised of any updates.
Thank you for your patience and understanding as we navigate these unprecedented circumstances!
Since 2016, the Association has contracted with Accurate Termite and Pest Control to perform the termite inspections of the interiors and exteriors of all units in May, which also includes local treatment if termites are found. The units are all covered under warranty, so if any termite activity is reported, Accurate will inspect and treat the unit at any time at no charge.
Due to the COVID-19 situation, the Board has opted to do a modified agreement this year in which Accurate will only perform the exterior inspections and treatment, which they will be doing from Wednesday, May 27th, through Thursday, June 4th. However, all units will continue to be covered under warranty through May 2021. If you notice termite activity in or around your unit, please contact Action Property Management’s Community Care Department and a work order will be sent to Accurate to inspect and treat the unit, which will be at no charge to the homeowner or HOA.
Please also not that under this program, Accurate will also perform termite inspections at no charge for escrows, so please make sure to contact them directly if you need to schedule a termite inspection during an escrow. Make sure to mention you are a Nevis Milano homeowner so that they do not apply a charge.
Please contact Management should you have any questions about the termite program.
The Association’s pool and spa, gym, and Clubhouse will be closed until further notice due to the directive from the Orange County Department of Public Health in order to limit the risk of exposure to COVID-19. We will notify all residents when the facilities will be re-opened for use. Clubhouse reservations will be suspended until further notice.
We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience these facilities closures cause and greatly appreciate your understanding and cooperation during this difficult time as we strive to protect residents from exposure to this virus.
Please see the video below from the CEO of Action Property Management, Matthew Holbrook, regarding Action’s COVID19 response. Rest assured that our services are considered essential and we will be fully operational during this crisis.
We hope you are staying healthy and safe! Please let us know if there is anything we can do to assist you during these difficult times.
There has been an issue with people not picking up after their dogs after they defecate in the common area. The Association has doggie bag dispensers installed in the community for your use. Please be considerate and pick up after your dogs immediately and dispose of the waste properly in a receptacle. Dog waste is more than just a gross and unsightly mess, it’s an environmental pollutant and a health hazard, as it can carry E. coli, parvovirus, and salmonella. The Association’s governing documents require that dog owners pick up after their pets and any resident caught violating the rules will be subject to the Association’s Enforcement Policy, which may result in a fine being assessed to the owner’s account. Thank you very much for your efforts in keeping the Milano community a healthy and clean place to live!
Proposed revisions to the Association’s Enforcement
& Fine Policy were recently mailed to the membership for your review and comment. No member comments were received prior to or
at the Board meeting held on January 16, 2020. Therefore, the revised policy
was adopted as presented by the Board of Directors at the meeting.
Should you have any questions regarding the change,
or would like to obtain another copy, please contact Management. The updated
policy can be viewed and downloaded at any time on the Resident Portal at https://resident.actionlife.com
in the “Documents” section under “Policies and Procedures.”
The Nevis Milano Board of Directors would like to wish all Milano residents a safe and happy holiday season!
Please note that Action Property Management’s office will be closed in observance of the Christmas and New Years holidays on December 24th and 25th and January 1st. Please call (949) 450-0202 to report any urgent matters that occur on the days the office is closed and your call will be routed to the on call manager. Thank you!
Your Association’s Annual Meeting of the Members was held on December 19, 2019. The Election of Directors was completed. Two directors were elected to serve a two (2) year term, and one director was elected to serve a one (1) year term.
NAMES OF CANDIDATES NUMBER OF VOTES CAST
Matt Durham 22
Sherry Merrifield 22
Thomas Palmer 15
The two (2) candidates receiving
the highest number of votes are as follows and will serve for a two (2) year
term.
NAMES OF DIRECTORS ELECTED
Matt Durham
Sherry Merrifield
The one (1) candidate receiving
the next highest number of votes is as follows and will serve for a one (1)
year term.
NAMES OF DIRECTORS ELECTED
Thomas Palmer
The members further voted to allocate any excess funds
at the end of the current fiscal year to the subsequent year’s member
assessments.
The Board of Directors and Action Property Management wish all Nevis Milano residents and their families a Happy Thanksgiving! We are thankful for all that you do to contribute to our wonderful community!
