Hi everyone! As you know the weather was fickle last week, just enough to throw off our schedule and the plaster crew’s schedule.

The plaster crew has to catch up on the jobs they delayed from last week as well as ours so our Pool is now tentatively scheduled to be plastered on Friday and Saturday.

Once the plaster is completed, the pools will be re-filled (4-5 day process) and then need to “cure” for 14 days. Keep in mind our large pool is 129 thousand gallons and the re-fill must be done slow and gently as the plaster is not cured.

The improved filtration and chemical sensors are being installed as well as all of the new pump motors.

The finish line is in sight and is getting closer and closer. According to weather forecasts, we should be good to go from here, so hopefully no further delays will occur.

Once the plaster has been sprayed and the dust from the pool project has settled, the new elliptical bikes and treadmills will be installed in our gym and then the next project is replacing the flooring in the Community Center.

The new pool furniture, gym equipment, flooring is all being paid through the Wolf Creek Reserve Funds. Each year, Wolf Creek hires a Reserve Fund specialist to determine the remaining life of all of Wolf Creek’s assets and cost replacement projections. Then funds from our operating account as approved by the Board, based on the recommendation of the specialist are deposited monthly to cover these future costs. I am pleased to report that Wolf Creek is one of the few HOA’s of this size in Riverside County that is 100% Reserve Funded.

The pool repairs, decking replacement, drain replacement and electrical repairs were covered by funds the Board placed aside starting approximately five years ago. In addition to the known repairs required, the HOA also discovered a 375 foot linear crack in the pool as well as five internal plumbing leaks in the pool. While final figures are not yet available as we won’t have the exact figure until the project is 100% signed off, I estimate the project ran in the $450k to $500k range. Had the Board not pre-planned this major repair and gathered funds over a five year period, this project would have required an assessment of the owners (this would require a vote of the owner’s to approve) that would have been approximately $ 2,800.00 per home.

The pool decking (cement) was degrading due to improperly installed drainage. The water was not going into the drain lines but instead flowing under the pool cement causing the cement to be undermined and rust to rise to the surface.

Last year the Riverside County Health inspector required repair of the rusted areas for health and safety reasons. While temporary patches of epoxy and cement could have been utilized for a brief period of time, it would be an unsafe long term plan.

The patience and understanding of our residents during this process is greatly appreciated. The diligence of the Board in seeing this through will add not only to the enjoyment of the new pools, but the financial stability of the HOA.

Per the mailed notice sent out in early April, don't forget that the Association is switching out the key fobs for the recreation center.  If you want to have access to the area beginning May 1, you must contact the on-site staff to sign and receive your two (2) key fobs.  

Remember that you can show up at the office to receive, but making an appointment is the best method.  You may contact the office at (951) 506-6200 to make the appointment.  Owners may obtain their key fobs by bringing a photo ID.  Tenants must have their owners written permission to receive the key fobs prior to obtaining them.  The authorization may be sent to the Temecula Avalon office or by email by clicking the link below. 

Please remember to tell your neighbors and Wolf Creek friends to pick theirs up as well.  The change out occurs next week and we don't want anyone locked out of the recreation center.

Wolf Creek Board members Brad Sullivan and Ray McLaughlin met this morning as a follow up to our initial meeting to discuss additional solutions and suggestions for crime prevention in Wolf Creek.

The City Manager called for the meeting as the City was prepared to offer a BETA TEST proposal for Wolf Creek to partner with the City of Temecula and the Temecula Police Department.

The proposed concept is for placement of signage throughout Wolf Creek at strategic locations that would provide the non-emergency telephone number 951-696-HELP ext 5 for residents to report any suspicious activities. The number is monitored 24/7 by the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department.

Wolf Creek is an active community with many residents walking daily on our walking paths, or through the community itself. By having these signs out there, it will increase the number of calls from concerned residents that may not remember the number at the time they observe something suspicious. With faster calls reporting in, the better the result for law enforcement to address quality of life issues in Wolf Creek as well as reduce criminal activity.

The city will also partner with Wolf Creek to provide public relations on this BETA Program so residents are aware of the number and when to use it.

It is hoped a mockup of the sign specific for Wolf Creek will be available at the Public Safety Fair sponsored by Wolf Creek Resident/Realtor Leslie Lawson and the Wolf Creek Lifestyle Board on May 16th.

Representatives from the City of Temecula and the Temecula PD will be present to discuss crime issues with residents as well!

This is a tremendous opportunity to work with the City of Temecula and the Temecula Police Department to design and build a program that provides the most efficient eyes and ears for the Police regarding Wolf Creek. In addition to the signage, the residents will be receiving updated education on how they as residents can reduce the risk of criminal activity at their homes.

On another note, one of our Wolf Creek Residents posted a newspaper article regarding the use of power amps to break into keyless cars. The article explained that criminals walk up to your car, turn on the power amp and it extends the range your key fob signal requires to open the door when you touch the handle. With this device, thieves can open your car without an alarm going off while your keys are safely in your home.

The best way to combat this new device is to lock your keyless system vehicles in your garage and keep your garage closed.

The decking around the pool will be completed and the area detailed on Wednesday of this week. After that, it’s time to plaster the pool and fill it with water to cure for 14 days.

Mother Nature is affecting the plaster schedule as the weather forecast calls for rain this week, but continues to change days and % of chance of rain. The plasterer cannot schedule until the weather pattern is clear and dry. We as a community certainly need the rain and everyone is anxious to enjoy the new pool area. In this case, Mother Nature wins.

Wolf Creek is also experiencing a glitch with the provider of the new pool furniture. It has been ordered for some time, but a deposit cannot be provided until the vendor provides proof of Work Comp insurance and liability insurance as well as naming Wolf Creek and Avalon as additional insured’s. This is required from anyone providing a service at the community center.

The furniture vendor will not place the order with the manufacturer until they get their deposit, while continually failing to provide proof of insurance. The issue is this is the Inland Empire, O.C., San Diego exclusive distributor for Tropitone Furniture and thus it is not easy to order from someone else.

Jayson our community property manager has been following up on a regular basis and each time they promise to send the documents immediately, but fail to do so. This issue will be discussed tonight at the Closed Session Board meeting.

In the event Wolf Creek cannot get the pool furniture delivered on time for the pool opening, the pool will  open with resident’s bringing their own folding chairs and towels until delivery.

If we lose the ability to plaster the pool this week, then we are looking at the pool re-opening around May 15th/16th.  Sooner if weather permits!

The re-building of the Wolf Creek Community Pools is almost complete! Barring any unforeseen circumstances, the interlocking pavers will be completed this week and then the pool will be plastered.

Early to middle of next week the process of filling the pool will begin. It is hoped all three pools will be filled within 3-5 days after that. The large pool will take several days to heat and  the new pool furniture will hopefully arrive on time for a re-opening of the pool around May 1, 2015.

Look for another update later this week as we continue to monitor the final steps toward completion. 

Thank you again to our residents for your patience during this renovation.

As mailed out to all homeowners, the Board recently approved a change to the access key fobs for our communtiy center.  The Board has authorized two (2) key fobs per home and will be distributing these fobs between April 15 through April 30.  The new system will begin on May 1, 2015.  Please see attached notice and set your appointment for the new fobs today!

We are almost to the end of the project!  The pavers are being installed and should be done sometime next week!