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COTTONWOOD PALO VERDE
AT SUN LAKES
THE REST OF THE STORY
OUR HISTORY 2021 –Present

2021 Board of Directors: Roger Beagle, President; Gay Zawatski, Vice President; Frank Gould, Treasurer; Bud Jenssen, Secretary; Don Hicks, Director; Len Horst, Director; Irene D'Aloisio, Director

General Manager: Steve Nolan

Homeowner Dues:
        Cottonwood Dues                    $1,504
        PaloVerde Dues                       $1,885 (Includes Gate and Road Maintenance)
 
Golf Rates:
        CWPV Homeowners:             CWPV Combo $1,965; PV only $1,400
        Phase 1 & 3 Homeowners:     CWPV Combo $2,165; PV only $1,600

Major Events:

  • Renovation of the Palo Verde Restrooms was completed. (Link to Photos)
  • 9th spotless audit of the HOA #2 accounting records.
  • Replacement of the 40+ year old Irrigation Pump Station #1, located at Cottonwood Golf Course hole #4 was completed.
  • Committee meetings, events and concerts resumed in March after a yearlong break due to COVID19.
  • Completion of three new Pickleball Courts at Cottonwood. (Link to Photos)
  • Renovation and civil repairs to the Palo Verde Irrigation Pump Station located at Hole #9 was completed.
  • A refresh of the Palo Verde Bar and Restaurant was approved.
  • Construction on the Computer Learning Center Project at the old Fitenss Center was approved. It was funded by a homeowner donation and HOA funds: 60% Capital Improvement Funds and 40% Capital Reserve Funds. (Link to Photo)
  • Installation of a "Hearing Assist" System for the Saguaro Room was approved.
  • Enhancement of the election process & procedures using Vote-Now Digital Voting was approved.
  • LED lighting throughout the Community continues to be installed by Facilities Maintenance.

Number of homes sold in the year 2021 were 324 compared to 331 homes in 2020.

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2022 Board of Directors: Leonard Horst, President; Gay Zawatski, Vice President; Frank Gould, Treasurer; Don Hicks, Secretary; Irene D'Aloisio, Director; Bud Jenssen, Director; Glenn Martinsen, Director

General Manager: Steve Nolan (Jan. 1, 2022 – June 30, 2022); Steve Hardesty (July 1, 2022 – Current)

Homeowner Dues:
Cottonwood Dues: $1,540
PaloVerde Dues:    $1,931 (Includes Gate and Road Maintenance)
 
Golf Rates:
CWPV Homeowners:                 CWPV Combo $2,000; PV only $1,425
Phase 1 & 3 Homeowners:         CWPV Combo $2,200; PV only $1,630

Employee of the Year: Mike Bickford, Information Technology Specialist

Major Events:

  • Completion of the Computer Learning Center Project (CLC) at the previous “Old Fitness Center” location.(Link to Photo)
  • Replacement of the Irrigation Pump Station at Hole #13/#14, located at Cottonwood Golf Course was completed.
  • A refresh of the Saguaro Room was approved and completed.
  • Inflation, gas surcharges and supply chain issues impacted the Association.
  • 10th spotless audit of the HOA#2 accounting records.
  • Golf Course bunker work began at Cottonwood to improve drainage and sand conditions.(Link to Photo)
  • New Friends/Ambassador Program began reporting to the General Manager.
  • Cormorant issues were addressed.
  • Retirement party for General Manager Steve Nolan was held.
  • A Dry Well Drainage System for the water retention area was added at Sisk Park.(Link to Photo)
  • Golf Course Five-Year Strategic Plan was adopted.
  • Installation of over 165 security cameras throughout Cottonwood Palo Verde buildings and facilities began.
  • Midge Fly mitigation procedures at Lake 20 began.
  • Installation of 1832 irrigation sprinkler heads and 53 Satellite Control Pedestals at Cottonwood Golf Course were approved.
  • Safety & Security Committee dissolved for reorganization and was scheduled to be reinstated in 2023.
  • Electronic face to face attendance by Board Members was reviewed and allowed a maximum of 3 meetings per year.

Number of homes sold in the year 2022 were 286 compared to 324 homes 2021.

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2023 Board of Directors: Leonard Horst, President; Martin Neilson, Vice President; Frank Gould, Treasurer; Tami Ronnfeldt, Secretary; Bud Jenssen, Director; Glenn Martinsen, Director; Cheryl Ravenscroft, Director; Irene D’Aloisio, Retired

General Manager: Steve Hardesty

Homeowner Dues:
        Cottonwood Dues                    $1,590
        PaloVerde Dues                       $2,067 (Includes Gate and Road Maintenance)
 
Golf Rates 2022/2023:
        CWPV Homeowners:             CWPV Combo $2,400; PV only $1,640
        Phase 1 & 3 Homeowners:     CWPV Combo $3,300; PV only $2,280

Employee of the Year: Judy Purcell, Accounts Payable Staff Accountant

Major Events:

  • Installation of 220 linear feet of artificial turf at the CW Driving Range(Link to Photo)
  • Professional Services to design the intended replacement of the Cottonwood Pool Deck
  • Repairs to the leak at the lake on PV Golf Course Hole #14
  • Purchased custom blinds for the Saguaro Room
  • 1st Annual Community Survey went out to the Community.
  • Cox Communication installed underground fiber optics throughout the Community.
  • Maricopa County replaced all the roads in Cottonwood and the CottonVerde sections of the Community.
  • Replacement of pool furniture at the PaloVerde Pool (Link to Photo)
  • Repaired the wood floor in the San Tan Ballroom
  • Refinished the wood floor in the Dance Room
  • Resurfaced the pool decks at the Kids Pool, the Michigan Pool, and the Palo Verde Main Pool
  • Purchased additional Fitness Center equipment
  • Purchased (3) Three Toro Fairway Mowers
  • Installed shade awning and pavers at the three new pickleball courts (Link to Photo)
  • Sold the Land Lease Agreement with Octagon Sun Towers, LLC for the communication tower located at 25437 S. Glenburn Drive and all related AT&T assets and improvements for $260,000.
  • Sisk Park 1) Replaced the turf and lighting on the Bocce Ball courts 2) created a multipurpose artificial Turf Sports Court area (Link to Photo)
  • Purchased 33 Irrigation Satellite Control Stations and 2,315 irrigation Heads for the PV Golf Course Irrigation System
  • Replaced 4 golf carts at the PV Golf Course and 10 golf carts at the CW Golf Course (Link to Photo)
  • Remodeled the Ceramic Room
  • Began work on new Website and Server
  • Created a Task Force to review the current HOA Board Policies and convert them to Rules and Regulations, as recommended by the HOA Attorney
  • Restricted entry at Board Meetings to homeowners in “good standing” with homeowner cards or those designated by the homeowners with a completed Authorization Form.

Number of homes sold in the year 2023 were 224 compared to 286 homes 2022.

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2024 Board of Directors: Leonard Horst, President; Martin Neilson, Vice President / Treasurer; Tami Ronnfeldt, Secretary; Frank Gould, Director; Bud Jenssen, Director; Glenn Martinsen, Director; Maryann Sinerius, Director

General Manager: Steve Hardesty

Homeowner Dues:
        Cottonwood Dues                    $1,670
        PaloVerde Dues                       $2,258 (Includes Gate and Road Maintenance)
 
Golf Rates 2023/2024:
        CWPV Homeowners:             CWPV Combo $2,760; PV only $1,885
        Phase 1 & 3 Homeowners:     CWPV Combo $3,795; PV only $2,625

Employee of the Year: Esteban Figueroa, Foreman at Cottonwood Golf Maintenance

Major Events:

  • Signed the amendment to the land lease contract for the Octagon Tower Cell Tower.
  • Jennifer Todisco joined the HOA as the Cottonwood Palo Verde Food & Beverage Director.
  • Installation of 33 satellite control pedestals and 2,315 irrigation sprinkler heads at the Palo Verde Golf Course.
  • 2024 Kia Niro LX was purchased for Patrol.
  • Capital Contribution Fees were incrased to $5,000.
  • Three (3) Task Forces were created: Cottonwood Pool Project, Technology, Reciprocal Agreement.
  • Cottonwood Pool Project workshop was held on April 18, 2024.
  • Additional Audio-Visual Equipment was purchased for the CLC Lecture Hall.
  • $25,000 in Capital Improvement Funds were appropriated for Architectural Services related to the Cottonwood Pool Project.
  • A Legal Review of Association Bylaw and work related to the CCRs was approved.
  • Type 2 Reserve Study for 2024/2025 by Facilities Advisors was approved.
  • Vacation Watch Patrol Golf Cart was replaced.
  • $1,500 of the the $5,000 Capital Contribution Fee was approved to be set aside for the future Cottonwood Pool Project.
  • The transition from a server-based Jonas system to a Cloud based system began.
  • 40 patio chairs were purchasd for the PaloVerde Golf Pro Shop patio.
  • RFQ for Architectural Conceptual Design services for the Cottonwood Pool Project were approved.
  • Food & Beverage menu covers were replaced.
  • The Rental Processing Fee was incrased October 1, 2024 for the first time in 10 years; $25 Proecessing Fee, $225 Amenity Use Fee.
  • New house paint color scheme was approved with no "grandfathering".
  • Cox Communication switchover was completed.
  • The Board approved moving forward with the Conceptual Design for the Cottonwood Pool Project.

Number of homes sold in the year 2024 were 217 compared to 224 homes 2023.

 
 


*Cottonwood Palo Verde at Sun Lakes is an age 55 and older housing community in accordance with the Arizona and Federal Fair Housing Acts.