OcOtillO VOted Best cOmmunity in ArizOnA!
Ocotillo
The
Community Association Magazine Issue 3 / 2010
Movie in the Park
OCA Spring Event Highlights
Support Local. Shop Ocotillo!
Plus…
Reminder to Overseed
Halloween Safety Tips
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Discover Retirement living
as it was meant to be
The Village at Ocotillo blends freedom and peace of mind into an affordable lifestyle to
suit your unique needs. With licensed assisted living care available on site, you can take
comfort in knowing that even if your needs change, your address doesn’t have to. From
our courteous, professional staff, to our prime location close to the Ocotillo Golf Resort,
The Village at Ocotillo offers the retirement lifestyle that’s just right for you.
INDEPENDENT & ASSISTED RETIREMENT LIVING
990 W. Ocotillo Road, Chandler AZ
(480) 269-1919
AN SRG SENIOR Your comfort.
LIVING COMMUNITY Our privilege. SRGseniorliving.com
L o o k W h at ’ s
NEW
Now Open
Roasted Coffee
kid’s Incorporated Learning Center
Coming Soon
the Market at Fulton Ranch
Designer District
For a full list of merchants, visit
fultonranchshopping.com/promenade.
CH ANDLER HEIG HTS AT A L MA SCHO O L I N CH A ND L E R • F ULTO NR A NCH SHO P P I N G . C O M
S.O.S.
“Save Our Supplies”
Drive for Teachers
July 19 - AuguST 2
Teachers traditionally spend money out of their
own pockets to run a proper classroom. That’s why
Fulton Ranch Towne Center and Fulton Homes are
teaming up for a school supply drive to support
teachers from nearby Chandler Unified School
District schools.
Donation Locations: Staples, The Play Factory, Old Chicago.
Arizona Avenue at Ocotillo Road
FultonRanchShopping.com
Table of Contents… The Ocotillo Community Association Issue 3 / 2010
To be informed on community happenings and news please sign up for Editor Donna DeVoe,
Media / Events Director for
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Your Hoa… Community Events… around & about
4 Meet the Board 18 Movie in the Park & Spring Event ocotillo…
2010 Board Meeting Dates Highlights 10 The Ocotillo Community Association
and Events Calendar 19 Chandler/Gilbert YMCA Military Drive Facility Maintenance Department
5 Action and Approvals May 2010 Special Landscape Maintenance
Requirements for Lake Property
Revised and Restated Resolution Community Interest… Owners
of the Board of Directors
24 Nice Yard Award 12 AAA Landscape
6 Premier Community
26 Interested in Receiving Information The End of Summer is Near
Management, Inc.
About City of Chandler Happenings? 13 Active Homebuilders at Ocotillo
7 Attention Residents Sign Up & WIN!
Chandler’s Curfew Law 16 Bernard’s at Ocotillo Delivering
Manager’s Message
How to Report a Street Light That’s Out Memorable Events
Support Local. How to Report Grafitti Problems Happy Hour and Evening Dining
Shop ocotillo…
Compliance In Every Issue…
8 Support Local. Shop Ocotillo.
& Helpful Info… 14 The Ocotillo Community Map
22 Compliance Corner
20
27 Product & Service Directory
Is Your Street a Parking Lot
28 Helpful Numbers
Frequently Asked Questions
Features…
Valhalla 20 Halloween Safety
Community Magazines
www.Valhalla360.com 23 Mosquitoes and the West Nile Virus
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The Official Magazine of The Ocotillo Community Association
This magazine is delivered to all homeowners and businesses in the The Ocotillo Community
Association quarterly. This magazine is also distributed to surrounding businesses and office complexes.
You have received this publication because your HOA believes you take pride in your home environ-
ment and community. This magazine provides you with HOA information and home product advertis-
ing that enhances your home comfort and increases the value of your home. We are always interested
in your comments or suggestions.
While efforts to ensure accuracy are exercised, the publisher assumes no liability for the information
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or visit valhalla360.com.
The Ocotillo Community Association does not endorse any commercial products or information that
may be advertised in the newsletter
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Recognized as one of the top golf resorts in Arizona, the Ocotillo Golf Resort is a magical
place to dine, golf, hold meetings, weddings, family reunions or to just hang out with friends on
the Waterfall Patio. As a resident of the Ocotillo Master Planned Community you are invited
to enjoy the savings and privileges of our popular Resort Card… FOR FREE.
Simply call or come by the administrative office to get your card.
3751 S. Clubhouse Drive • Chandler, Arizona 85248
480.917.6660 • www.ocotillogolf.com
ExpEriEncE troon golf
Your Hoa…
Meet the Board The Ocotillo Community Association
2010 Board Meeting Dates
and Events Calendar
The open session meetings will continue to be held at the
First Federal Credit Union located at 3800 S alma School on
the 4th Tuesday of the month at 6:00 p.m.
The Meeting Dates for 2010 oCa Board meetings are:
AugusT
Mike Palermo Wally Brown 24th BoD meeting 4:30pm
President Vice President
sEpTEMBEr
28th BoD Meeting 6:00pm
OCTOBEr
26th BoD meeting 6:00pm
The BoD meeting dates are also posted on the ocotillo
website www.oca-az.com
Donna DeVoe Susana Lewis
Secretary Director
MISSION STATEMENT:
To be informed on The Ocotillo Community Association is committed to
community happenings providing the highest quality of community living to our
and news please sign residents and owners through an aesthetically pleasing,
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Association and its management staff will provide the
notification by visiting most prudent, ethical, team-oriented, creative, state-of-
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www.oca-az.com. demonstrate fiscal responsibility by managing current
expenditures, while planning for the future.
Julie Dameron
Treasurer
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The OCA Board
The OCA Board of Directors of Directors WHEREaS, the Board of Directors has recognized a need
to implement a policy regarding the privacy and confi-
Actions and Approvals dentiality of documentation on a member of The ocotillo
Community association;
January 2010
Board awarded contract to Sunstate Recreation in the amount WHEREaS, article VI, Section 6.1 (a) of the Bylaws pro-
of $29,711.14 for purchase and installation of new playground vides that the Board of Directors may adopt, amend, repeal
equipment at Serenity Bend Park. and enforce rules and regulations;
April 2010 WHEREaS, the Board of Directors desires to give notice
Board elected officer positions for the coming year: to the members of the implementation of a policy regard-
Mike Palermo, President ing the privacy and confidentiality of documentation on a
Wally Brown, Vice President member of The ocotillo Community association;
Julie Dameron, Treasurer
Donna DeVoe, Secretary BE IT THEREFoRE RESoLVED, that the Board of
Susana Lewis, Director Directors, in full compliance with arizona Revised Statute
§ 33-1805 and article VI, Section 6.1(a) of the Bylaws,
Board awarded contract to Morataya’s Landscaping for plant hereby adopts the following policy:
and granite replacement on the Dobson Road medians in an
amount not to exceed $40,000. THE oCoTILLo CoMMUNITY aSSoCIaTIoN’S
PoLICY REGaRDING THE NoN-DISCLoSURE
May 2010 oF PERSoNaL INFoRMaTIoN aND
Board approved modifying the start time for the June and DoCUMENTaTIoN:
august open Session Board Meetings. Meetings will begin
at 4:30 pm on Tuesday, June 22nd and Tuesday, august 24th. Intellectual property, architectural or other drawings, sche-
There is no meeting in July. matics, specifications, surveys, or other personal records,
documentation or information of members kept by or on
behalf of The ocotillo Community association shall not
Revised and Restated Resolution be released to other members of The ocotillo Community
association, unless required by law.
of the Board of Directors The BE IT aLSo RESoLVED, that this resolution be included
Ocotillo Community Association in the books and records of The ocotillo Community
association.
June 24, 2008
at a duly called and noticed meeting of the Board of DaTED this 27th day of January 2009, by the Board of
Directors on June 24, 2008, the Board resolved as follows: Directors for The ocotillo Community association.
OVErsEEDINg
October is fast approaching and that means nice cool weather and It is time for all Ocotillo residents
to overseed!!
A friendly reminder that all front lawns, and back lawns if you’re on the lake or a view lot, are to be
overseeded by October 31st. Any lawns not overseeded by Oct 31 and established by November 15th
are subject to a $500 fine per our community rules.
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Your Hoa…
Office Information office: 480-704-2900
Premier Community Management Fax: 480-704-2905
3930 S. alma School Rd., Suite 10 Facility Maintenance: 480-802-7669
Chandler, aZ 85248 Website: www.oca-az.com
Pat Wontor Dana Stevens Brandon Flavin Rod Lopez
General Manager assistant Manager Supervisor on Site Supervisor
The ocotillo Community The ocotillo Community (FMD) Facilities aaa Landscape
association association Maintenance Department
To be informed on
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and news please sign
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Lynne Kerley Dale Wendt Jr. Robb Lipsey
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Premier Community Premier Community Premier Community
Management Management Management
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attention Residents Manager’s Message
Sign Up & WIN! By Pat Wontor
General Manager, OCA
Would YoU like to WIN a $25 gift certificate to lunch at
a local restaurant? You can just by signing up to be on the If you’ve spent time walking or
ocotillo Community association’s email notification and/ playing in either Blue Heron or
or sign up for direct debit for your monthly assessments. Serenity Bend parks lately, you’ve
noticed the new playground
There will be a monthly drawing. one winner per month. equipment that has been added.
Winner will be notified via email and will appear in an Both parks now have expanded
upcoming ocotillo magazine. structures with slides, activity
stations, and a variety of climbing
Please visit www.oca-az.com today to sign up. options. Judging by the number
of smiles and running, jumping and climbing going on,
To be the first to know about news, events, and the two locations have quickly become favorite family
information pertaining to the ocotillo Community, please destinations.
sign up to receive ocotillo Community emails at www.
oca-az.com. Your emails are not shared or sold. The updated Design Guidelines and Community Rules
were adopted by the Board of Directors on February
23, 2010. a summary of the updates and changes was
CONgrATuLATIONs… distributed with the annual meeting materials in the
spring. The Guidelines are available on the ocotillo
AprIL AuTO EMAIL CONTEsT WINNEr website at www.oca-az.com for your reference. If you
Nancy Medetzke in ocotillo Lakes wish to pick up a printed copy, please stop by the office at
Premier Community Management.
MAY AuTO DEBIT CONTEsT WINNEr
Grant and Kim Shellborn in The Bridges @ ocotillo We have added a new Compliance Manager, Joycelyn
Lopez, to our staff. Joycelyn is rapidly learning her way
JuNE AuTO EMAIL CONTEsT WINNEr around the ocotillo community and we are pleased to
Chris Brady in The Legends have her as part of the management team! She joins
our dedicated team members: Dana Stevens, assistant
Community Manager; Brandon Flavin, FMD Supervisor;
the Facilities Maintenance Department; and Rod Lopez,
the aaa on Site Supervisor, who all continue to work
tirelessly, and with great pride in the services they provide
to the ocotillo community each and every day.
Budget development for 2011 is under way once again.
The Board and management team are reviewing all 2010
expenditures and forecasting the income and expenses
expected in 2011. The budget will be finalized and
adopted in the fall.
Remember you are always welcome at the Board of
Directors meetings held on the 4th Tuesday of each
month. Dates and times of the meetings, as well as
previous months meeting minutes, are always available on
the web site at www.oca-az.com.
Enjoy the remainder of the summer!
Pat Wontor, CaaM
General Manager
The ocotillo Community association
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Support Local. Shop ocotillo…
The Ocotillo Golf Resort Desert Valley Family Medicine 480-899-4113
Clubhouse Dr. Dominos Pizza 480-786-3338
Bernards Fine Dining 480-917-6660 Great Clips
Golf Resort Pro Shop 480-917-6660 Kristyn’s Hallmark 480-963-8229
Hi-health 480-857-8825
The Falls @ Ocotillo Kashi Nails 480- 899-1911
SW Corner of Alma School Rd & Queen Creek Rd La Fonda Mexican Restaurant 480-786-0585
advanced Back and Neck 480-814-7115 McDonalds
audio Video Editor 480-726-8300 Mikado Sushi 480-726-0255
arizona Body Sculpting 480-917-7270 Nationwide Vision 480-917-8964
Carebear Preschool 480-219-9049 ocotillo Dental Care 480-855-1994
Chamberlain orthodontics 480-899-9423 Pet Club (Natural Pet Food) 480-821-7387
Chandler Dental Health 480-899-6677 PostNet 480-917-2468
Coldwell Banker 480-899-1808 Radio Shack
FastFrame 480-782-0948 Rakhman Jewelers 480-857-9707
Golden Spoon 949-235-4942 Salon orozco 480-821-0081
Grimaldi’s Pizza 480-947-7100 Smile Makers Dental Care 480-895-3111
Inspirations Christian Bookstore 480-786-4521 State Farm Insurance 480-855-0665
JP Morgan dba Bank one 480-890-6500 Subway 480-726-9015
Keegan’s 480-814-0003
LaBella Day Spa & Salon 480-726-9700 The Ocotillo Professional Building
Paradise Bakery & Café 480-782-5355 NW Corner Sandpiper & Alma School Rd
Pei Wei asian Diner 480-812-2230 Foothills Sports Medicine Physical Therapy 480-782-7831
Starbucks 480-899-9295 Monte B. Wells, DDS -
Van’s Pro Shop 480-855-4653 Family and Cosmetic Dentistry 480-857-3333
Velvet Boutique 480-632-7467
The Fountains @ Ocotillo
Wealth Trust of arizona 480-344-7325
NW Corner Desert Gull & Alma School Rd
NW Corner Alma School & Ocotillo Rd aZ Internal Medicine
anytime Fitness 480-224-4900 aztec optical
D’Vine Wine Bar & Bistro 480-782-5550 Cosmetic Surgical art Center 480-814-1112
Holiday Inn at ocotillo 480-203-2121 Fiesta Dental 480-726-0360
Fountains Family Care 480-726-6635
Downtown Ocotillo Giammarco Law offices 480-722-0103
SW Corner Queen Creek & Dobson Rd Keller Williams Legacy one Realty 480-252-3396
a Touch of History LPL Financial CPa
Enclave Premium Denim 480-704-4753 Marc J. Victor, P.C. attorney at Law
Fresh & Easy 480-857-2868 ocotillo Eyecare 480-812-3937
Leidan Mitchell Salon & Spa 480-857-4200 Pinnacle Physical Therapy 480-899-9829
Port of Subs 480-917-7827 Premier Community Management 480-704-2900
Stephanie Walker, DDS 480-855-8900 Security Title agency
Sauce 480-388-3640 Sonoran Sports and Family Medicine 480-802-1300
Studios of ocotillo Swagel Wooton Hiatt Eye Center
The Egg and I Café 480-899-5050 Wachovia Securities
The Living Room
Aquila At Ocotillo
Albertsons Fiesta Plaza SE Corner Price and Queen Creek Rd
SE Corner Alma School Rd & Queen Creek Rd 360 Vantage
advanced Foot Care 480-912-2300 absolute Benefits Solutions, Shelly Guerra
albertsons 480-899-7102 (Health Insurance)
albertsons Compass Bank aIT (advanced Intergraded Technologies)
Bank of america 480-726-3630 allstate (Bob Gallego) 480-820-0808
Blockbuster 480-786-3619 alpha & omega Financial Group aZ, LLC
Delia’s Cleaners 480-855-9270 (Insurance and Financial Company)
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Chandler Data Professionals
(Computer Data Recover)
Great Southwest Mortgage
Sarah 480-266-7827
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(National technology-focused What Women Want (when looking for plumbers):
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ocotillo 480-855-2300 Drain Concerns • Water Treatment
The Talon Group All Plumbing Needs
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SW Corner of Powell Way
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apex Chiropractic 480-895-3775
Baskin Robbins Ice Cream RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL
Bonworth 480-883-8434
Electric Panel Replacement
Cleaners Locally Owned & Operated
Troubleshooting & Rewiring
Edward Jones Lighting Installations & Updating
H & R Block 480-802-4203 Ceiling Fans
Kelly Nails & Spa 480-833-8396 New Outlets & Circuits
Kumon (Math, Reading, Success) Surge Protection-Whole House
Landscape Lighting
Life Sculpting (Live, Play, Attic & Bath Exhaust Fans
Work, Relax) 480-833-8160 Spa Circuits & Hookups
McDonalds Electrical Inspections
ocotillo Barber Shop 480-895-5548 We're On Time You'll See
Papa Johns 480-505-1704 OUR PROMISE or Your Repair is FREE!
Safeway Gas COURTEOUS & PROFESSIONAL
Safeway Starbucks We treat your home or business
Safeway Wells Fargo
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State Farm Know what it costs before we start
Debbie Wiltse 480-792-9468 SCHEDULED APPOINTMENTS
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around & about ocotillo…
special Landscape
Maintenance requirements
for Lake property Owners
ocotillo is a community that has been carefully planned and
constructed with the intention of creating a quality living
environment. Clearly, the lakes, waterfalls and lush landscap-
ing contribute to ocotillo being a special place to live.
By employing sound management practices, along with an
increased effort by homeowners, we can all help to maintain
The Ocotillo Community Association the health of the lake system and property values in our com-
munity. Homeowners and/or their Landscape Maintenance
Facility Maintenance Department Companies (LMC) must follow landscaping rules, since the
majority of the debris in the lakes results from careless land-
Prepared by Brandon Flavin, FMD Supervisor
scape maintenance practices. When these rules are adhered to,
another arizona winter has come and gone. It seems to me the system will operate within the parameters of which it was
that they are becoming milder through the years. Here in the designed. No system can be designed to compensate for care-
FMD, we always gauge this by the amount of fish that we lose lessness. Some basic landscape rules are:
due to the colder water.
1) Never permit grass cuttings or other landscaping
our bi-annual fish stocking took place in april this year, debris to enter the lake. They will decompose and cause
stocking the usual Goldfish, Catfish, Israeli Carp, Redear, and an increase in nutrients and algae growth.
Gambusia. all the fish we stock have a purpose, be it sport
fishing, insect control, weed control, or algae control. To 2) Immediately remove any grass, landscape debris or
learn more about these fish, visit our website at www.oca-az. (run-off ) silt from the lake.
com/lakes.
3) Do not water shoreline areas for more than five minutes at
The summer months usually bring an increase in vandalism a time, or until run-off occurs. Soil will only absorb
and graffiti around the community. If you should witness most spray irrigation for a maximum 5-7 minutes
anyone vandalizing or spray painting, please report this to the before its porosity is decreased and the remaining
Chandler police department. spray picks up silt, pesticides, and fertilizers and
carries them into the lake. Providing your irrigation
one last note about our lake system. It is used as a reservoir to schedule is properly set, the use of fine mist irriga-
store reclaimed water, processed by the City of Chandler, and
tion heads will minimize run-off.
is for irrigation purposes only. Therefore, you may witness
some f luctuations in the water level throughout the seasons.
4) Do not introduce any fertilizers in the lake. This will
Should you have any questions or concerns about the lake sys-
tem, feel free to contact the FMD at 480-802-7669 or email accelerate algae growth by raising the nitrogen, ammonia,
me at b.f lavin@oca-az.com. and phosphate levels.
5) Do not use pesticides or herbicides (“chemicals”) in
One very important fact about the OCA lakes is they are the immediate vicinity of the lake. Many chemicals,
man made with a concrete shoreline and rubber liner at even in very small quantities will kill fish or other wildlife.
the bottom. Being that these lakes are used as a reservoir
to store reclaimed water for irrigation purposes, the water 6) Dumping, littering, and backwashing swimming
level does fluctuate. Please be aware of these levels when pool and spa filtering systems into the lake, golf
course, common areas, or streets is strictly
you are out on your boats and steer away from shallow prohibited.
water. Also, do not drag any sort of fish catching or golf
ball retrieving apparatus from your boat or from the shore- Homeowners are subject to a fine up to $500.00 for littering
line. This could potentially puncture the lake liner or dam- the lake even if done by their LMC or tenants. Homeowners
age the aeration system causing very costly repairs. that use a LMC or lease their property are asked to share
these rules with their contractor or tenant. If you witness
any rule violations, please call immediately so the Facilities
IMPORTANT Maintenance Department (FMD) can take appropriate action.
If you happen to see a stuck valve and water is Feel free to contact Pat Wontor at p.wontor@oca-az.com or
call 480-704-2900 with any questions, concerns or suggestions
flowing in a common area please call 480-704-2900 on how the FMD can better serve our community.
ANYTIME!!!
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around & about ocotillo…
AAA Landscape
Rod Lopez
Site Supervisor
Finally, remember that many f lowers will bloom more profusely
The End of summer is Here if you remove the old f lower blossoms as they fade. Geranium,
calendula, marigold, cosmos, and stock fall into this category.
Remove the f lowers with sharp scissors or hand pruners. Pulling
successful Fall Flower planting may only remove the petals and leave the f lower embryo,
allowing seeds to develop. It’s the formation of seeds that puts a
Even if your summer f lowers are still looking good, it’s time to damper on new f lower production.
start planning to change them out with cool season f lowers for
fall and winter color. Ideal Time to plant Trees
You may be hesitant to replace summer bloomers like They say the best time to plant a tree was ten years ago and
periwinkle, zinnia, verbena, and portulaca that are still the second best time is now! September and october is the
f lowering, but if you wait too late into october to replace them, ideal time to plant trees in arizona. Trees planted now have
there won’t be enough time to get cool season f lowers up and near ideal conditions in which to establish themselves. Cooler
growing vigorously before cold weather arrives in December. temperatures and less intense sun means less stress on new
Late plantings of fall f lowers just don’t perform as well as those plantings. Warm soil temperatures encourage root growth well
planted earlier in the Fall. into November. This is especially important for the success of
new trees.
Some of the best cool season f lowers for our valley are pansy,
petunia, geranium, dwarf snapdragon, calendula, alyssum, avoid purchasing trees that have had all of their lower limbs
lobelia, ageratum, and stock. Marigolds and cosmos can be removed. Half of the tree’s branches should originate on the
planted for fall color but will fade in the winter. Pansy and lower two-thirds of the trunk. Select trees with trunks that have
petunia are the most cold hardy and can tolerate temperatures a gradual taper. The lower trunk should be thicker than the
down to 17°F. If you’re looking for f lowers that perform well upper trunk. This is a good indication of trunk strength. If the
in shady spots, geraniums, begonias, and impatiens are your best stakes are removed, the tree should be able to stand on its own.
choices. Trees must be planted at the right depth and receive the right
To prepare the f lower bed, you start by mixing in lots of organic amount of water if they are to establish themselves and f lourish.
matter. Bagged compost, peat, composted manure, or potting Planting too deeply is the most common reason why trees fail.
soil can be used. Spread a 4 to 6 inch layer of organic matter Close behind is under watering, particularly when trees are
over the area to be planted and mix it 12 inches deep. at the young.
same time, mix in a timed-release fertilizer for f lowering plants. Start by digging a planting hole no deeper than the root ball.
The most important component of successful fall f lower planting This is to prevent the tree from sinking in the hole, caused by
is purchasing healthy, vigorous plants. How do you tell? First, the loosened soil in the bottom of the hole settling. Tree settling
buy from a plant store you trust, but always check each f lower often results in the trees death because soil fills in around and
before purchasing it. Remove the f lower plant from its pot and over the base of the trunk causing crown and root rot. This
look at the roots. Don’t pull the plant out; push it out from the damage can develop within months of planting. In well drained
base. soil, you want to locate the topmost roots in the root ball so
that they will be level with the soil surface. Check to be sure
Roots should be white or cream-colored, extending all the way that there is not an excess layer of soil over the root ball that can
around the sides and at the bottom. If patches of roots are black inhibit or prevent water and oxygen from entering the root ball.
or gray you do not want that plant. Dark, slimy roots indicate only mulch should be placed over the root ball.
the presence of a fungus that will eventually kill the plant, even
though it appears healthy. appearances can be deceptive! You will want to water the tree daily during the initial
establishment period. after two or three weeks the days
at the time of planting, scratch the sides of the root ball with between waterings can gradually be increased. By late autumn
a fork, gently pulling the outer roots loose from the soil. This trees should be receiving two to three waterings weekly. In
will encourage them to grow out into the planting soil faster. winter, when temperatures are cool, one watering per week
Immediately after planting, water the bed thoroughly. Continue should be sufficient. once established, usually one year after
watering daily. When plants become established, you can water planting, desert adapted trees such as mesquite will need little or
less frequently but try to keep the soil evenly moist; not too wet no supplemental irrigation. Desert tolerant trees such as live oak
or too dry. and arizona ash will continue to require some regular watering.
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around & about ocotillo…
Bernard’s at Ocotillo Happy Hour and
Delivering Memorable Evening Dining
Events While our Italian Night Buffet continues to be the
highlight of the week in Bernard’s, more and more of you
Executive Chef Larry Moriello and the culinary team at are discovering some of the delicious offerings that we
ocotillo are busy creating some exciting events for the have for dinner. our dinner menu features a wonderful
last half of 2010. selection of steaks, seafood, pasta and salads that can be
enjoyed under the stars on our waterfall patio or under the
Look for some excitement and interaction as we host our majestic wooden beams inside the restaurant.
“Cooking with Chef ” series throughout the year. This
series will feature cooking demonstrations that are as fun Every Wednesday night we feature our Prime Rib Special.
to watch as they are exciting to eat. Each demonstration The 10 oz cut of Prime Rib is served with salad, seasonal
will feature a wine, beer or spirit pairing that will add to vegetables and your choice of mashed or baked potato.
the enjoyment of the event.
Every night in Bernard’s you will find a few your friends
The first half of the year has been very exciting for the and neighbors from the ocotillo community. on Friday
club. We have been fortunate enough to host a number night’s you’re likely to see all of them! Every Friday, we
of exciting events for many of the homeowners that live feature our Italian Night Buffet. With different selections
here in ocotillo. From 90th birthday parties to rehearsal every week, our Italian Night Buffet continues to be the
dinners to baby showers, our catering and events team most popular dining event in Chandler.
will take care of every detail to ensure a memorable
event. Remember to stop by and visit us for Happy Hour. Every
weekday from 3:00-6:00 PM, we offer incredible prices
Remember that will your ocotillo Resort Card, you will on drinks and appetizers.
receive a discount on any event that is held at the club!
For more information on all of the events and specials at
Bernard’s at ocotillo, please visit our web site at www.
ocotillogolf.com or call us at 480-917-6660.
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Community Events…
Movie in the park & spring Event Highlights
By Donna DeVoe Media/Events Director
Photos by Cory Billings
over 400 residents came out to enjoy all the Spring event
festivities that included a train ride, inflatable bounce houses,
cotton candy, sno cones, pizza from Venezia’s, pop corn and
the movie, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs! Premier
Community Management gave away a new copy of the
movie, congratulations to the winner!
Thank you to the following sponsors for
helping make this year’s event possible:
Premier Community Management
The ocotillo Community association
aaa Landscape
THANK YOU to ALL of our dedicated
VOLUNTEERS that helped out with the event:
Community Volunteers
Emilee Dawson
Christie DeVoe
Brittany DeVoe
Ciara DeVoe
Christopher Menapace
Volunteers from Premier
Community Management
Pat Wontor - Premier Community Management
Dana Stevens – Premier Community Management
Volunteers from The Ocotillo Community
Facility Maintenance Department
Brandon Flavin – FMD
David Wainwright – FMD
Joe Tijerina – FMD
Terry Thomas – FMD
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Chandler/gilbert YMCA Military Drive
May 2010
In May, the Chandler YMCa
sponsored a drive to collect items
needed by our troops overseas. Mike
Palermo (oCa Board President)
learned of the effort, and with
the help of ocotillo homeowners
contributions came pouring into the
Premier Community Management
office. Donations included
everything from coffee, hot chocolate,
jerky, gum, powdered drink mixes, to
the personal care items. There were
1,342 items collected from ocotillo
alone!
on May 27th, Mike, Brandon
Flavin (oCa Facilities Maintenance
Supervisor) and Pat Wontor (oCa
General Manager) delivered the
donated items to the Chandler
Donated items sorted and ready to be boxed.
YMCa to be packaged and sent
overseas.
The continued kindness and
thoughtfulness of our ocotillo
homeowners is something we should
all be very proud of! Thank you
again to everyone who contributed so
generously!
From left to right, Pat Wontor (OCA), Gina LaBenz
(YMCA) and Mike Palermo (OCA) display the banner
that will accompany the items.
IF YOu ArE INTErEsTED IN VOLuNTEErINg FOr EVENTs Or Donna DeVoe
are interested in vendor opportunities at an upcoming event Editor OCA Magazine
please sEND AN EMAIL TO: Media / Events Director
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please put “OCA Volunteer” in the subject line.
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Halloween
Safety
Halloween is fun. Candy corn, kids in costumes and carved pumpkins set the scene.
Follow these simple tips provided by the Home Safety Council to make sure your
Cinderella or Frankenstein does not get spooked by holiday dangers:
• Be sure all children under age 12 trick-or-treat with an unknown sources.
adult. Walking on dark streets can be dangerous.
• If you think your child has eaten something that made him
• Only permit trick-or-treating at the homes of friends and sick, call 911 or the Poison Control Hotline at 1-800-222-
neighbors you know well. 1222.
• If you buy a costume, read the box or label. Look for the • Tell children to sit down when they eat and to take small
words “flame retardant” or “flame resistant”. These cos- bites.
tumes are more fire-safe.
• Young children should never help carve a pumpkin. Instead,
• Make sure the costume is the right size so your child won’t decorate pumpkins with markers, paint or stickers.
trip on it.
• Give your child a flashlight or light stick to carry.
• Make sure your child can see well. Only use masks with When hosting trick-or-treaters at your home,
large holes for the eyes or use face paint instead of a mask. keep these safety tips in mind:
• Be sure that costume accessories, such as knives and swords, • Only burn candles when an adult is in the room and paying
are made of soft material that bends easily. attention. Make sure children cannot touch them.
• Never carry candles, torches or other open flames as part of • Blow the candles out when adults leave the room or go to
a costume. sleep.
• Keep shoelaces tied. Be careful of pumpkins and things on • If you have children in your home, store candles and
porches that could trip you. matches and lighters out of their reach in a locked cabinet.
• Make sure all children in the group carry an ID card with • Do not use candles to decorate porches to prevent costumes
their name, address and emergency phone numbers (includ- from catching fire. Light jack-o-lanterns with small flash-
ing area code), in case they get lost. lights instead of candles.
• Remind children to walk, not run, especially after dark. If • Make sure walkways and porches are well lighted to help
possible, stay on sidewalks. prevent falls. Make sure your lawn is clear of things that
could be tripped over, such as pumpkins, ladders, garden
• Carefully look through
hoses, flowerpots, bikes and animal leashes.
your children’s candy
before you let them eat • Do not overload electrical outlets with holiday lighting or
it. special effects. Keep all exit doors clear.
• Throw away open • Do not use dry ice as a special effect. It can be very danger-
treats, those not in their ous if eaten.
original wrapping and
homemade goodies from • Offer treats wrapped in their original packages.
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Compliance & Helpful Info…
COMpLIANCE COrNEr Frequently Asked Questions
Is Your street a Q. How do I obtain my Association membership card?
a. once Premier Community Management, Inc. (PCM) receives a copy of
parking Lot? your recorded deed from the Title Company that handled your closing, your
association membership card will be mailed to you. one membership card
will be mailed to each owner listed on the deed. You will need to carry your
card with you when you utilize the recreation facilities at ocotillo.
Among the many benefits Ocotillo Community
Q. I lost my Association card. How do I obtain a new one?
homeowners enjoy is an attractive and well- a. You can obtain a new card by contacting PCM at (480) 704-2900. There is
maintained community. The CC&r’s, Design a replacement fee of $10.00 for a card.
guidelines & Community rules ensure the
community is maintained to the highest possible Q. I’ve heard the Associations has tennis courts. Could you tell me where they
standards. Compliance with these rules is, of course, are located, hours they can be used and a key is needed to access them?
a. The associations maintains two lighted tennis courts @ Lakeside Park. The
mandatory, and the Association takes an active role park is located just west of Pennington off of NW Jacaranda. The location of
in keeping the community attractive by performing the tennis courts and the other four parks in the community are displayed on
regular neighborhood inspections to ensure The oCa map. Park hours are from 7:00 aM - 10:00 PM. Court lights are
compliance. set to come on at dusk and shut off at 10:00 PM. The courts and men’s and
ladies restrooms are locked. The seller of the property should have left you
a key. If you are unable to locate your key, please call Premier Community
Maintaining an attractive community does not only apply Management for a one time free replacement. additional keys or replacement
to well kept landscaping. Vehicles continually parked in keys are $5.00.
the street can also affect the appearance of a community.
While landscape issues are the most common violations Q. I’ve just closed on my new home. How much time is allowed to
addressed, on street parking violations are routinely complete my landscaping?
a. Landscaping plans must be submitted to the ocotillo Design Review
observed and brought to our attention more than any other Board within four months (4) from the date of occupancy. Before work begins
violation. you must first receive written notice from the oRDB stating your plans have
been approved. The approval is valid for 90 days and all work associated with
Reports by Property appraisers say that vehicles submittal must be completed within 120 days from the approval date. The as-
continually parked on residential neighborhood streets sociation reserves the right to conduct a final inspection to confirm compliance
with the approved plan. Until occupancy occurs and landscaping is installed,
promote criminal activity and lowers property values. the homeowner is responsible for keeping the lot clean and free of weeds.
Thus, it is the intent of the association to restrict on-street
parking for these reasons and also for safety concerns. The Q. Do any other modifications to the exterior of my home require
safety of walkers, joggers, bikers and kids at play would be prior written approval from the ODRB?
increased if every homeowner parked in their garage or a. To be safe, owners should assume all modifications to the exterior of your
home require prior written approval from the oDRB. Call the association’s
driveway as required by the Community Rules. management company when in doubt.
We would like to thank you in advance for your efforts Q. How do I submit my landscaping plans or other modifications?
in helping the association by avoiding on-street parking a. You can submit your plans by mailing them to:
in your community. The oCa continually strives to The ocotillo Community association
P.o. Box 12510, Chandler, aZ 85248
maintain the best possible appearance of the community
by addressing all legitimate violations including parking OR HAND DELIVER TO: Premier Community Management
violations. Since it is not always possible to note every 3930 S. alma School Road, Suite 10, Chandler, arizona, 85248
violation please notify the association if you have a
concern in regards to a violation you have observed. *Please attach the appropriate Architectural Submittal form to the
front of your plans. Make sure your name, telephone number, and
Should you have any questions regarding parking issues or current mailing address are listed on the form and that you include
any other compliance issues, please feel free to call me at the appropriate design review fee. You may obtain a form (and fee
480-704-2900 or e-mail oca@oca-az.com. schedule) by downloading an Architectural Submittal form at
www.oca-az.com, by contacting the Association at (480) 704-2900.
Compliance Manager
Q. Do I need to register my boat?
The ocotillo Community association a. all boats used on the ocotillo lakes need to be registered with the as-
sociation, and bear the ocotillo boat tag. To register your boat, you’ll need to
complete a Boat Registration and Watercraft Indemnification Form. attach a
picture of the Boat and a check payable to The oCa in the amount of $20.00
for the Registration and mail or hand deliver the completed registration pack-
age to the association. *see article on page 18 about free boat registration! You
may obtain the necessary forms by downloading them from www.oca-az.com
or calling the association. after the association receives it, a boat tag will be
mailed to you.
22 Issue 3 / 2010
Mosquitoes
and the
West Nile Virus
Information from the City of Chandler website chandleraz.gov
The best way for residents to protect themselves These reports will be summarized and provided to the state health
department. See arizona Department of Health Services for current
from mosquito-borne illness is to reduce the statewide updates.
number of mosquitoes around the home and take Availability of Mosquito Fish
personal precautions to avoid mosquito bites. The Maricopa County Vector Control Division offers residents a
natural way to control mosquitoes in private drainage areas and water
Chandler and Maricopa County are encouraging the public to do features. Vector Control staff will provide mosquito fish (Gambusia
the “West Nile Walk.” Walking around a property after a storm can affinis) to residents wishing to stock them in their birdbaths,
help to identify and eliminate any potential breeding grounds for ornamental ponds or drainage ways. Maricopa County residents
mosquitoes that may have been created by our seasonal rains. interested in obtaining the fish should call 602-506-0701, Monday
through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Residents must first call for
West Nile precautions availability and then pick the fish up from Vector Control offices
• Eliminating standing water where mosquitoes can breed. located at 3220 W. Gibson Lane, Suite 500, in Phoenix. To file a
• Checking for standing water in bird baths, pet dishes, buckets, mosquito complaint, call 602-506-6616.
cans, cups, outside toys, wheelbarrows, old tires, boats and
f lowerpots.
• Removing any water that collects on pool covers.
• Clearing leaves and twigs from eaves, awnings and gutters.
• Repairing leaky pipes and outside faucets, and move air
conditioner drain hoses frequently.
• Avoiding being bitten by mosquitoes when going outside at night
by using insect repellent.
• Wearing lightweight clothing that covers the arms and legs.
To report a mosquito problem or to get mosquito-eating fish at no
charge, please call 602-506-0700.
Bird surveillance for West Nile Virus
Because West Nile Virus causes death in birds, we expect dead birds
to be the first warning of West Nile Virus activity in an area. Since Additional Links
West Nile Virus is spread by mosquitoes feeding on infected birds, • What You Need to Know about West Nile Virus
Maricopa County will be testing dead bird specimens for its presence. brochure (PDF)
The Maricopa County Environmental Services Division (MCESD) • Q&A on Insect Repellent Use and Safety (PDF)
will record and analyze dead bird reports, which will be used to • Fight the Bite brochure (PDF)
identify areas for intensified surveillance of virus activity including • Maricopa County - West Nile Virus Information
bird testing, mosquito trapping and active disease surveillance. • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
If you should find a dead bird, please report it to the West Nile Virus • Arizona Department of Health Services - West Nile Virus
Hotline at 602-506-0700. Information
Upon submitting a report, citizens will be advised of the delivery The Maricopa County Department of Public Health has a West Nile
process. Virus Public Information Hotline at 602-747-7500. The hotline
operates from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., seven days a week and provides
Please note these guidelines: current health information regarding the West Nile Virus.
1) The bird must be freshly dead (less than 24 hours)
2) Not scavenged, no odor, no maggots, ants or other insects The Centers for Disease Control also has a hotline manned by CDC
3) Body must NoT be soft and mushy operators from 5 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 7 a.m.
4) Must NoT be a baby bird to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday (arizona time).
5) Must NoT be a pigeon
Birds must be kept chilled. Do not freeze. Freezing will kill the The phone numbers are:
virus, if the virus is present. When handling the bird, please use 888-246-2675 (English)
gloves or the inverted plastic bag method. 866-874-2646 (TTY)
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Community Interest…
Nice Yard Award
Each month nice yard letters are given to homeowners who
maintain and keep up their yards.
Congratulations to this home located at 1870 W. Bartlett Way
in The Enclave/retreat in Ocotillo Lakes
If you have remodeled your house or yard and would like to share your story and photos, please send them to:
Donna at mediaevents@oca-az.com
reminder…
Before doing any improvements/ modifications to the exterior of your home you must have written approval from
The Ocotillo Design review Board. You can submit your plans by mailing them to:
The Ocotillo Community Association
p.O. Box 12510
Chandler, AZ 85248
Any questions please call 480-704-2900.
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Community Interest…
Interested in receiving HOW TO rEpOrT
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The City of Chandler maintains more than 24,200 street
lights along its major streets and in some residential areas. Is
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report a street light outage online at www.chandleraz.gov, or
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events - even the latest on road
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Chandler’s Subscription Services! provide the most accurate description of where the street light
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Please visit www.chandleraz.gov
Make note of:
and click on the customer services
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• Nature of the problem
once in the Customer Services page you will see • Your name and address
Interactive Customer Services section then a link to
• Daytime telephone number
> Sign up for e-mail updates.
• Zip code
This page is maintained by the City’s Communications • Pole number (located on the side of the pole facing the
& Public affairs Department. For more information on street, near eye level and is preceded by the letters “CH”)
the Chandler Subscription Services, please call
(480) 782-2220. Call the Street Light Hotline 480-782-3460 or go to www.
chandleraz.gov to report an outage. For more information,
contact the Chandler Traffic Engineering Division at
Please note that by submitting your e-mail address, it
480-782-3454.
becomes public record. For details, please read the
City’s privacy policy.
How to report
graffiti problems
Chandler’s Curfew Law From the City of Chandler’s
police Department Website
From the City of Chandler’s When officers locate unreported graffiti they initiate
police Department Website a report including a comprehensive description of the
graffitti, paint color(s), names, numbers and/or other
For additional information go to symbology portrayed. Photographs of the graffiti are taken to
www.chandlerpd.com and click on be used as evidence in the event the responsible person is appre-
curfew ordinance. hended. The officer then obliterates the graffiti with white spray
paint primer, provided by the department and kept in the trunk
The City of Chandler has a curfew of each patrol car. Upon return to the police department, the
ordinance. It requires that minors officer completes a special action request and forwards it to the
under 16 years of age be home from Neighborhood Services Graffitti Removal Program. The graffiti
10 PM to 5 aM, and teens 16 – 17 will be removed/painted over by the city, free of charge. The city
be home from midnight to 5 aM. has a limited selection of paint colors and will use a color that most
There are certain exceptions that can closely matches the existing wall or fence.
be viewed by visiting the Chandler
police department’s website at For information regarding graffiti reduction efforts call the City
www.chandlerpd.com and clicking of Chandler Graffiti Hotline, 782-4322. This line is available
on curfew ordinance. 24 hours.
To make a report regarding graffiti, call the Chandler Police
Department non-emergency number, 782-4130. To report an
incident of graffiti’ing about to occur/in progress/just occurred,
call 9-1-1.
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Helpful Numbers…
City of Chandler
www.chandleraz.gov
police Department
250 East Chicago Street
Phone numbers
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Non-emergency | 480-782-4010
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Fire Department
221 East Boston Street
Phone numbers
Emergency | 911
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www.chandlerfire.org
Hospital
Chandler Regional Hospital
475 South Dobson Road
Southeast corner of Frye Road intersection
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