Jennifer Parker, Editor
February 1, 2022
2022 Board of Directors Annual Election
Talega Gallery Community Association
A CALIFORNIA NONPROFIT CORPORATION
PUBLICATION OF CANDIDATES LIST & UPCOMING ELECTION INFORMATION
The Talega Gallery Community Association’s Annual Meeting of the Members is scheduled to be conducted this year on March 22, 2022, for the purpose of electing two (2) Owners to the Board of Directors by Membership vote with a term of office for two (2) years each. California Civil Code requires that only Owners may run for a seat on the Association’s Board of Directors and that the Association shall publish a Candidates List at least 30 days before the ballots are distributed to the membership.
Candidacy Statement Forms were received from the following Owners by the nomination deadline as published in the Nominating Procedure that was previously posted in accordance with California Civil Code (candidates are listed in alphabetical order by last name):
Curtin, Robert
Ernst, Linda
The Association Members will also vote on IRS Revenue Ruling 70-604 at the upcoming Annual Meeting of the Members, and provide members with a status report on the finances, important projects, and outlook for the upcoming year.
Voting ballots will be mailed out within the month of February 2022, at least 30 days prior to the Annual Meeting date. Voting ballots must be received by March 21, 2022, by 5:00 p.m. at the following location:
Inspector(s) of Election
Schonwit & Associates
151 Kalmus Drive, #M-3A
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Ballots will be counted on March 22, 2022, at 4:30 p.m. by the Inspector(s) of Election at the following location (with the possibility of adjournment(s) to future dates, times, and locations due to lack of quorum):
Schonwit & Associates
151 Kalmus Drive, #M-3A
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
2022 Seagarden Annual Update
Seagarden, Where is Your Money Going?
The Seagarden Committee would like Pinturas residents to know that your assessment money is hard at work.
Year-to-date expenditures:
- $5,115 Various roof repairs from water damage
- $1,730 Termite repair and treatment
- $8,925 Roof inspection, repairs & gutter cleaning
- $3,780 Roof repair due to water damage
- $2,000 Weep screen inspection
Totaling $21,550 charged to our reserve account
We have received proposals for these preventative repairs in the near future:
- $2,000 Various doors to be painted or replaced
- $7,575 Dry rot repairs and/or replace with foam
- $59,000 Weep screed repairs: investigating priority items
Clubhouse Information
In observance of President's Day, the Clubhouse office will close at 3pm, Friday, February 18, 2021 and resume normal business hours Tuesday February 22, 2021
Message from the General Manager
It appears 2022 is rolling right along as we are already headed into February. It seems hard to believe we have already completed the first month of the new year. January 18th marked my third month with Seabreeze and Talega Gallery and I am very happy I have joined the team. I love that this community is so active and has so many invested homeowners who have time to volunteer. It really makes the Gallery "feel" like a friendly community.
February 2nd is Groundhog Day which has been a long-standing tradition to determine whether winter will continue another 6 weeks or if Spring will come early this year. The superstition is that if the official groundhog pops out of its hole and sees its shadow, we will have an early spring. I imagine people in freezing climates really look forward to this day, but here in California we are lucky enough to have beautiful winter weather. Monday February 14th is Valentine's Day and Presidents day is the following Monday on the 21st. Please be sure to check the calendar on the website for the office schedule.
If we have not met yet, please stop by the office and introduce yourself. I look forward to meeting each of you. If you have not attended a board meeting recently, please check the website for details and updates.
Wishing you all an amazing February!
Winter Pool Heating Schedule
The pool heater will be shut off between January 1, 2022 and will be turned back on March 1, 2022. This decision has been made after much debate and research by the Board of Directors, Budget & Finance Committee and Management.
In an effort to maintain monthly assessments the Budget & Finance Committee spends hours preparing a budget for the upcoming year. During this process many factors are taken into consideration and ways to save are among those discussions. The spa will continue to be heated as usual.
Wrought Iron Fencing
We have observed on inspection that there are many homes that have mounded dirt covering the bottom of the perimeter wrought iron fencing.
All mounded dirt must be removed from the fencing immediately as it will corrode the fencing and void our warranty.
Also, please keep all irrigation in your backyard from hitting or pooling at the footings of the perimeter fencing. Should you notice the irrigation from the slope is hitting your fence, please contact TMC at 949-361-8466 to open place a work order.
California Department of Public Health Update
An indoor mask mandate is in effect through February 15, 2022 per the California Department of Public Health despite an individuals vaccination status. Please wear a mask while inside the clubhouse and check the signs located at the entrance doors to the clubhouse for new information.
Management and the Board of Directors appreciate your cooperation with the indoor mask requirement and hope everyone stays healthy. We will update the signs throughout the Clubhouse with any changes as more information becomes available.
Gallery Events Meetings & Activities
Special Events
<<<<< Click the graphic to see Upcoming Events & Meetings.
Click to view details or to sign up for upcoming Special Events
or
View the complete Gallery Calendar.
Name Badges
If you’re interested in purchasing a Talega Gallery gold magnet name badge for $10, please contact Awards ‘N More at [email protected].
Residents may also email namebadge.com for name badges with a black and white background and larger font. (resident referral)
Landscape & Water Updates
Smart Irrigation Controllers
Water is a major topic and expense for The Gallery in recent years and the Board of Directors, Committees and Management are working hard to find solutions to the water shortage and the expense of water for the Association.
In December a smart controller was installed on Camino Lienzo. This controller was made possible by a pilot program offered by Site One and installed by Artistic Maintenance for the Association to witness the benefits and water savings for the community. The Lienzo controller is connected to the local weather station in Talega and is controlled by the information received from the weather station. Depending on the data collected, the controller adjusts the amount of irrigation and amount of time needed to irrigate plant material.
Corte Pinturas also has a new smart controller and subscription to collect the data. The Landscape Committee will now have two different areas to compare water savings and controller effectiveness. The Committee is eager to start reviewing this data to see the fiscal savings & decrease water usage in The Gallery and Seagarden.
Please report any rogue sprinklers and standing water so we can address watering problems immediately by emailing the clubhouse.
Committee Member Openings
Volunteers Wanted
The following committees are currently looking for new members to assist in the planning for the upcoming year.
Landscape - Contact Sheila Forchtner, Chairperson - Meets first Wednesday of the Month at 3PM in MPR/Zoom
Recreation - Contact Diane Hager, Chairperson - Meets second Monday of the Month at 9AM
If you are interested, please complete the Application for Committee Appointment form on The Gallery website. If you have questions, do not hesitate to contact the clubhouse office or the committee chair.
Click to View a List of All Committe Members Serving The Gallery.
Clubs, Classes and Activities
Zumba
Monday, Wednesday & Friday
9:00 a.m.
Zumba is a fitness program that combines Latin and international music with dance moves. Zumba routines incorporate interval training — alternating fast and slow rhythms — to help improve cardiovascular fitness.
Monday Night Poker
Monday Night Poker is looking for new players.
6pm - 9pm in the MPR
Please email Mike Beaupre for more information.
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The Book Club will meet on Monday, February 7, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. VIA ZOOM. Meeting via Zoom made it necessary to switch the order of the books to be discussed. The Book that will be discussed at the February 7, 2022, Book Club Meeting is “Anxious People" by Fredrik Backman.
You can join the meeting via Zoom at:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89259844385?pwd=WkdmRWlBUVhWZzlhL09KcGp5N1ptdz09
Meeting ID: 892 5984 4385 Passcode: 885320
FUTURE BOOK SELECTIONS
February 7, 2022 - “Anxious People," by Fredrik Backman - Mary Carlson will lead this discussion
March 7, 2022 - "The Lying Life of Adults," by Elena Ferrante - Vinnie Sheftell will lead this discussion
April 4, 2022 - “The Midnight Library,” by Matt Haig - Phyl Andersen will lead this discussion
May 2, 2022 - "Behold the Dreamers,” by Imbolo Mbue - Barbara Beaupre will lead this discussion
Email Mary Carlson
From Patio Parties, to Mahjong, Bridge, Poker, Jazzercise, Tai Chi, Canasta and MORE! Check the Gallery Calendar for dates and times of all the activities.
Reminders
All Board of Director Meetings are Now Hybrid Meetings
Board of Director Meetings are now held both in-person (in the MPR) and online.
To participate in the online version of the meeting, log into the Board of Directors webpage, and simply click on the blue button:
When a regular monthly Board of Directors Meeting is in Progress, Click to Join.
Of course, you are always welcome to attend the in-person meeting.
Meet Your Block Representatives!
Block Representatives and Alternates are an important link to the community. These volunteers communicate information to their neighbors about upcoming social events and provide important feedback about past events. They also participate in Recreation Committee meetings and serve as volunteers at events. You can find the list of Block Reps HERE!
Meet Your Neighbors
Please consider completing the Meet Your Neighbors form to let your neighbors know what you are interested in and previous experience so you may meet others with the same interest. The questionnaire is designed to inform neighbors of others with similar interests. You can answer all questions, or just answer the questions that are important to you. Just click the blue link above to submit your answers today.
Can't Remember What That eMail Blast Said?
Previous eMail Blasts are easily accessible on the Gallery website. Login and mouseover News. Then click on Recent eBlasts.
Contact Information Update
Please make sure the office has the correct phone numbers and emails on file for you! We have observed a few emails bouncing back. If you change your email or phone number please remember to let the office know.
Also, we encourage all residents to be sure your Emergency Contact information is correct. if you don't remember, just fill out a new Emergency Contact & Medical Form.
You Can Make the Gallery Calendar Look Bigger
Option A: Click on Week or Day (instead of month)
Option B: On a computer, hit Ctrl - '+' or Cmd - '+'. On a tablet, do a reverse pinch.
Option C: Display fewer events. Under Select Category, check Meeting and Events, then click Go.
Gallery Floor Plans
All Gallery floor plans are accessible on the Gallery Website. Go to About Us > Prospective Resident.
It Just Became EASIER to Switch to E-Statements?
- Reduce risk of paper-based fraud and identity theft!
- 24 / 7 / 365 account access
- Get your statement faster
- Reduce carbon footprint
- View history of online statements
- Reduce HOA expenditures!
- Call The Gallery Office for your account number.
Trash Cans
Please remember per the Gallery Rules:
Refuse, recyclables, and yard waste shall be kept from public view at all times. Trash shall be placed at the curb in containers provided by the trash collection agency, no earlier than dusk of the evening before the designated pickup day. Emptied containers shall be removed from public view as early as possible and no later than the evening following trash pick up.
You Can Print the Gallery Calendar
Under Calendars, select Gallery Calendar.
Option A: Print a weekly calendar that includes all events and activities. Click on Week, then click Print
Option B: Print a monthly calendar of Meetings and Special Events only. Under Select Category, check Meeting and Events, then click Go. Display the Month, then click Print.
Resident Endorsed Contractors
The list of contractors recommended by Gallery residents has been reorganized and revised. You now have the opportunity to add your own recommendation and see your recommendation instantly appear on the list. You can also search the list for a particular service. Find the list under Contacts > Resident Endorsed Contractors.
Safelisting Your Vehicle!
Each residence is assigned a unit-specific code that you must use to safelist a vehicle when you call into Patrol or safe list online. If you did are unable to locate your code, please contact the clubhouse office at (949) 361-4685
You may safelist a vehicle online by going to the Patrol One website, click here or you may contact them by phone by calling (714) 541-0999.
Summary of Vehicle Parking Rules
If it's BLUE, click it!
Important Contacts & Information
Board Of Directors & Committee Meetings
All agendas are clickable on the webpage of each group and are posted on the bulletin board between the office and the gym.
Please see individual agendas for location or Zoom information.
Monthly Committee Meetings
- Seagarden: 1st Wednesday of each month at 10:00 AM
- Landscape: 1st Wednesday of each month at 3:00 PM.
- Operations & Maintenance: 1st Thursday of each month at 9:00 AM
- Recreation: 2nd Monday of each month at 9:00 AM
- Website: 2nd Wednesday of each month at 2:00 PM
- Budget & Finance: 3rd Thursday of each month at 9:30 AM
Board of Directors
4th Tuesday of each month, 4:30PM
President: Roger Jolicoeur
Vice President: Linda Ernst
[email protected]
Secretary: Colleen Wilson
[email protected]
Treasurer: Robert Curtin
[email protected]
Member at Large: John Oliphant
General Manager:
Jennifer Parker
[email protected]
(949) 361-4685
Assistant to the General Manager:
TBD
(949) 361-4685
General Email Account
[email protected]
TGCA Website: www.talegagallery.org
Clubhouse Hours: Monday to Friday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Patrol One
(714) 541-0999
SafeList Website: www.patrol-one.com
Talega Maintenance Corp. (TMC)
Slope Maintenance, Slope Irrigation
Issues, Streetlights, & Mailboxes
Phone: (949) 361-8466
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.talegatoday.com
After Hours Emergency
TMC: (800) 428-5588
Seabreeze: (800) 232-7517
(The After Hours Emergency number is
not for safe listing your vehicle).
OC Sheriff Non-Emergency:
(949) 770-6011
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The Talega Gallery Newsletter is a monthly publication for the Talega Gallery homeowners. The acceptance of an ad, business or classified, does not convey approval or endorsement by the Talega Gallery Association. The Association claims no liability for the content of business or classified ads. All ads (business or classified) are limited to the available space for placement. If you would like to place an ad, contact the General Manager for more details.
Contact the Gallery Office by Email or Phone: (949) 361-4685
