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Sonoma Ranch Sout Subdivision
Who We Are
Sonoma Ranch South is subset of the much larger Sonoma Ranch Development on the East Mesa area of Las Cruces, New Mexico. It was the first area developed in the larger Sonoma Ranch development and is concentrated around the Sonoma Ranch Golf Course. It consists of 556 lots, almost all of which have been built on. Physically, it is bounded on the east by Sonoma Ranch Boulevard; on the south by the Sonoma Ranch Golf Course (Holes 11, 12, 13); on the north by Sonoma Ranch Blvd and Sedona Hills Parkway; and on the west by the houses on the west side of Sedona Hills Parkway, houses on the west side of Cave Creek Manor, houses on the west side of Warm Springs Lane, houses on the west side of Crescent Creek Circle, and the four houses on Mission Rd that are across from Desert Trails Park. It includes 11 separate phases of development (each with their own set of covenants) and the two gated communities of The Boulders and Boulders on the Green.
Our Mission:
The purpose of the Owners Association is to protect the integrity and value of the subdivision by maintaining and improving the common areas, representing the interests of the owners (as a group), and ensuring that concerns of the owners are adequately represented to the City of Las Cruces and other organizations. The Association is led by a Board of Directors elected by the membership.
The purpose of the Owners Association is to protect the integrity and value of the subdivision by maintaining and improving the common areas, representing the interests of the owners (as a group), and ensuring that concerns of the owners are adequately represented to the City of Las Cruces and other organizations. The Association is led by a Board of Directors elected by the membership.
Organizational Structure:
The Owners Association is directed by a Board of Directors elected from the residents of the subdivision. The Board uses a local firm to assist with the management of the association (accounting, mailings, funds management, etc.).
Role of Board:
The Owners Association Board of Directors is made up of volunteers from within the subdivision who have agreed to help provide structure and leadership to the association. The Board establishes an operating budget based upon historical documentation and known requirements, then recommends an annual budget as well as the annual dues assessment to the membership for its approval at the annual membership meeting.
Additionally, the Board makes recommendations as to capital improvement projects for the subdivision, solicits bids for contracted work, and awards contracts. The Board also presents concerns, issues, and observations to the City of Las Cruces and other organizations on behalf of the subdivision and pushes for timely resolution of those issues. Each Board member is elected/appointed for a three (3) year term.
Additionally, the Board makes recommendations as to capital improvement projects for the subdivision, solicits bids for contracted work, and awards contracts. The Board also presents concerns, issues, and observations to the City of Las Cruces and other organizations on behalf of the subdivision and pushes for timely resolution of those issues. Each Board member is elected/appointed for a three (3) year term.
How We Are Organized
Role Descriptions & Current Board of Directors
President
An elected position; leads the Board of Directors. Primary role is to keep the Board of Directors focused on approved tasks and the Owners Association moving forward. Hosts and leads the annual membership meeting. Assigns tasks to the members at large; solicits volunteer support for Board activities; acts as the primary interface with the City of Las Cruces on items of mutual interest.
Currently Held By:
Larry Minich
Vice President
An elected position. Fills in for the President when they are not available. Provides support as needed to all other Board members. Leads committee activities or special actions as necessary.
Currently Held By:
Pam Howard
Treasurer
An elected position. Oversees the budget development, approves expenditures of the Board and the Management Company (on behalf of the Board), approves all contractual actions of the Board. Leads committee activities or special actions as necessary.
Currently Held By:
Donnell Bell
Secretary
An elected position. Takes the minutes for the Board meetings and publishes those minutes as appropriate. Works with the management company to ensure meeting notices are provided to the membership in a timely manner. Prepares special notices as appropriate. Leads committee activities or special actions as necessary.
Currently Held By:
Donnell Bell
Members at Large
(up to 3) – Can be elected or appointed. Support the named positions on the Board by leading specific committees or by leading a specific action – i.e., developing insurance requirements for the Owners Association and soliciting bids, developing or modifying the website, etc. These members are voting members the same as the other Board members. Provides support as needed to all other Board members. These members may be elected or appointed from a list of volunteers.
DRC/Compliance Committee Chair:
OPEN
Landscaping Chair
Larry Minich
Other Board Members
Larry Minich