Knolls Neighborhood News

MANAGER'S MESSAGE

Hello Knolls residents,

I would like to give a big thanks to all the residents who have replaced their exterior light photocells. As you know, these lights are maintained by the property owner and operate by automatically turning lights on when it gets dark or they detect motion.

These lights were installed for the purpose of providing light in the common areas as well as to the individual property. Per Section 3.27 of the Knolls Sub-Association CC&Rs these lights cannot be eliminated and shall be replaced/repaired if damaged.

Your Community Partner,

Rebecca Hill, Community Manager

COMMUNITY NEWS

Vandalism - How You Can Help

The Power Ranch community has seen a rise in vandalism throughout the community, but particularly in the Knolls neighborhood. Each time a report is made with the office we notify Gilbert PD, however we need your help in catching these perpetrators in the act. We are asking residents who witness these crimes to please reach out to the Gilbert PD non-emergency line (480-503-6500) immediately and report the crime and the location. By calling the office first it delays police response time and we may not have all of the details asked of us being as we didn't witness the act.

Help us keep Power Ranch beautiful and safe. Call Gilbert Police Department to report.

Approved 2022 Budget

The Board of Directors met on Monday, October 25, to finalize the 2022 budget in an open session meeting. One of the Board's most important duties, the budget process, begins in July of each year. The ultimate goal is to achieve a fiscally responsible budget while maintaining and enhancing the community's value and service level expectations. After much discussion the Knolls Committee and Budget & Finance Committees recommended and the Board of Directors approved the 2022 Budgets with an increase of $20 per quarter to the master association and a $16 per quarter increase to the Knolls. For further information please reference the Board Approved 2022 Budget message that was delivered on Tuesday, October 26, 2021.

Additionally, the Board of Directors is hosting a Reserve Education Presentation on Thursday, November 18 at 6:00 PM in the Barn. Register to attend the Town Hall.

Help Prevent Roof Rats

Some homeowners within the Knolls have reported seeing an increase of roof rats over the years. These rodents usually live and nest in shrubs, trees and dense vegetation. Check out the attachment below for common signs of rats, what their food source is and how to help prevent roof rats.

Help Prevent Roof Rats

Landscape Updates

A second application of fertilizer is scheduled to be completed next week in overseeded areas of the Knolls. This process will provide necessary nitrogen to develop and maintain a dark green color and continue feeding the turf as the cold, winter temperatures approach.

Plant winter cutbacks have begun. The plants of focus are the Red Bird of Paradise, Ornamental Grass, and the Littleaf Cordia as shown in the photo below. Cutbacks are essential to healthy growth in the spring.