RIDGEMARK UNIT XI HOMEOWNER’S ASSOCIATION
Minutes of Board Meeting- Thursday December 4,2025
Ridgemark Club House- Fremont Room
Call to Order- President Grant Kane called the meeting to order at 6:05 pm.
Attendance – Board members present included Grant Kane (President), Bili Baker (Vice-President), Paul Namkoong (Treasurer), Parris Giunta (Architectural Review), Carol Peterson (Landscape Committee), and Vedana Freitas (Special Projects).
Absent– Susan Thomas, Treasurer
Visitor-Dennis Dumont (91 Ken Court)
Discussion and Approval of Minutes – Bill Baker proposed approving the minutes of the August 28, 2025, meeting. Parris Giunta seconded, and it was approved.
Financial Reports–
Paul Namkoong, Treasurer, presented the November 30, 2025 financial reports.
Paul noted that there would be minimal income for the remainder of 2025 and approximately$6000-$7000 expenses in December, 2025. The remaining net income will be distributed to equity accounts Road Reserve Fund and Operating Reserve Fund.
There is $93,419.06 currently set aside for road improvements. No road improvements have been scheduled at this time.
Paul presented the 2026 budget with two options for a homeowners’ fee increase—$265 per quarter or $275 per quarter—to cover anticipated 2026 expenses, including landscape maintenance, security services, and legal fees.
The Board agreed to table approval of the proposed budget until additional information is obtained regarding anticipated legal expenses for revisions to the bylaws and CC&R. The 2026 budget will be considered again at a special January 2026 meeting.
Paul requested permission to submit the 2025 financial reports to Bianchi, Kasavan & Pope for tax preparation. Bill Baker moved to approve the request, and Parris Giunta seconded the motion. The motion carried.
(See attached copy of the Balance Sheet and Income Statement).
Committee Reports
Architectural Review Committee– Parris Giunta reported that fence requests were approved at 1272 and 1292 Ridgemark Drive. It was noted that properties facing the golf course have a maximum fence height of 4 feet.
There were complaints about outdoor twinkling lights. The issue was looked into and resolved. Bill noted that lighting that may be annoying to other homeowners is addressed in the CCRs (Section 7.13).
Landscaping-The proposed landscaping cost for the areas of Ridgemark and Paullus to clear the weed barriers, bury the irrigation lines, and level the areas to a smooth dirt surface is $5800. This proposal came from VPO Landscaping Construction. If the landscape wood chips remain as is, the proposal would be reduced to $3400.
It was also brought to the attention of the board that there is an excessive amount of pet waste in these areas with ground covering. A suggestion was made to purchase “clean up after your dog” signs to post in these areas.
Bill Baker moved to approve the $3400 budget to begin the project. If there is positive feedback from the homeowners, the board can move forward on removal of the wood chips. The initial landscape improvement would begin on the top of Ridgemark Drive and around the corner of Paullus to the cart path and the bottom of Ridgemark Drive by the barranca. Also included in this motion is the approval to purchase the dog signs. Parris Giunta seconded the motion. The motion carried.
Security- Bill reported that the front guard’s gates have been replaced with heavy duty motor for the gates.
It has been brought to Bill’s attention that the gate guards have been harassed by homeowner guests who are required to provide identification to enter Ridgemark. The guards are required to verify driver’s licenses for each visitor who is not included on the QuickPass system. If the homeowner is not at home, the visitor will not be allowed to enter. Ridgemark XI HOA homeowners need to be reminded to add frequent visitors and renters to the QuickPass system. It was noted that another Ridgemark HOA questioned the need for guards.
Old Business
Follow-up on Acquiring Letterhead– Bill Baker was able to find an older letterhead. He will send a copy to Paul Namkoongto be reviewed and updated.
Update on Member List-Following discussion, the board designated Vedana Freitas to update and maintain the homeowner contact list on an ongoing basis. Bill Baker will continue to maintain the website.
The Board agreed to discontinue emailing minutes and agendas to individual homeowners.
Future minutes and agendas will be posted on the Ridgemark XI HOA website: https://ridgemarkhoaxi.com/
To inform residents of this change, Ellen Fisher will include a flyer with the quarter, 2026 billing notifying homeowners of the new procedure.
Update of By-Laws and CC&R’s– Bill Baker brought to the attention of the board that the current by-laws and CCR’s are out of date and not in compliance with the law. Baydaline and Jacobsen Law Firm quoted a cost of $7000- $8500 to revise, execute (guidance) and take to homeowners for approval.
Paul Namkoong will review the process used by other HOA’s that have had recent changes to by laws and CCR’s.
Fire Hydrant Repainting-Grant Kane reported that the fire hydrant repainting is in process. This project is run by the Water District.
Wynn EIR Report and New Plot Map– According to the county supervisor, this project is stalled for the time being. The supervisor board is not in favor of the expansion of new developments.
New Business
CC&R Section 7.29 Regarding Use of Roads for Recreation Review and Discussion– It was reported that there has been resolve in regards to a portable basketball hoop discussed at the August 28, 2025 meeting. If homeowners have a concern with safety issues, they will need to contact the Ridgemark
Security Office; they in turn will contact the Sheriff’s Office.
New Officers/Committees-
Paul Namkoong, President
Bill Baker, Vice President
Susan Thomas, Treasurer
Grant Kane & Parris Giunta, Architectural Review Committee
Carol Peterson, Landscaping Committee
Vedana Freitas, Special Projects
Adjournment of Regular Meeting- The meeting was adjourned at 7:35 p.m
Minutes respectfully submitted.
Ellen Fisher, Acting Secretary
Next Scheduled Board Meeting: Thursday March 19,2026 6:00 p.m., RIdgemark Club House







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