EMPIRE RANCH COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONP.o. Box 348600

Sacramento, CA 95834-8600(916) 925-9000 (916) 567-6222 Faxe-mail: infosac@vierramoore.com

Newsletter - July 2012Board of Directors Meetings: Board of Directors meetings are typically conducted at the Folsom Community Center located at52 Natoma Street, Folsom, CA. The Board of Directors meets in closed executive session from 5:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. prior toeach general-session meeting for the purposes of conducting hearings for violations to the governing documents, discussion ofdelinquent accounts, legal and personnel matters. Design Review Meetings will take place directly after the close of eachgeneral session meeting on an as needed basis. Design Review meetings also occur as needed and are posted on the bulletinboard located on Morningside Drive. The Board may also set up additional Board of Directors meetings at their discretion. TheBoard of Directors Meeting scheduledfor July 12, 2012 has been cancelled. The third quarter meeting has been rescheduledfor September 27,2012 at 6:00 p.m. Thefourth quarter meeting is scheduledfor October 25,2012 at 6:00 p.m. As ournewsletter is distributed quarterly, meeting notices may also be found on the Association's website or posted at a bulletin boardbeing..installed on common area on Morningside Court. The bulletin board location will beat the intersection of Morningsideand Arlington in Village 47

Fire Season Is Upon Us! : Please do not ride motorized vehicles on open space or trail areas. These areas are posted forauthorized vehicles only. One of the reasons for this is due to the fire danger presented by motorized vehicles. If you see thistype of activity occurring, please contact the Folsom PD dispatch line at (916) 355-7731 and they will send someone out toinvestigate. For safe and sane fireworks guidelines and City ordinance relating to fireworks, please check the website:http://v.'WW.folsom.ca.us/depts/fire/services/4th_ofjuly _fireworks. asp

Reminders: We ask for your continued cooperation and assistance in helping us to maintain the curb appealof our community by complying with the Use Restrictions and Rules for Empire Ranch. The Associationforwards Owners' Manuals (which include rules, regulations and architectural guidelines) to Lot Ownersupon receipt of title change paperwork. If you have misplaced your Owners' Manual, you can log onto thewebsite for a copy.

Recreational Vehicles, Trailers, Etc.: With the exception of Fridays and Saturdays, parking of these types of vehicles invisible locations for a period oflonger than four hours is prohibited. Also, the City of Folsom does not permit unhitched boats ortrailers on the street. You may report this type of activity to City of Folsom Code Enforcement via the City's website.

Encroachment Into Open Space Areas: The City of Folsom and its Planning Staff put careful thought into the open spaceplan for Empire Ranch and the result is a natural amenity that we all are able to enjoy. Please do not introduce irrigation, plantmaterial or personal property (such as bird feeders, tree swings, benches and the like) into open space areas (plant material andpe~s.9nalproperty will be removed _witho~tnotice). Our goaUS to preserve these areas in their natural condition.

IT IS A BANNER YEAR FOR RATTLESNAKES PLEASE TAKE CARE! The open space areas within Empire Ranchare beautiful but do pose natural hazards that you should keep an eye out for. Please remain on trail systems and restrain pets

with leashes. Our hillsides and trails are home to wildlife species, which include mountain lions andrattlesnakes. If you sight a mountain lion it is helpful to report that sighting to Fish and Game through theirlocal Rancho Cordova office. This will allow them to note the sighting and make future determinations

regarding animals that may lose their fear of human beings. If you live on a lot abutting open space please beaware that some animals may pose a threat to small children or pets that are left unattended in a rear yard areas.

-...-~Sacramento County Vector Control: It's that time of year again. Prepare to fight the bite. Make sure to --::,;.;:;apply mosquito deterrent to exposed areas of your body when moving out and about, .•.•..,..particularly in the early morning and during evening hours. Vector Control has an excellent websitewhich answers questions and takes service requests regarding vector species such as mosquitoes.The website can be found at http://www.fightthebite.net!. If you have concerns regarding vector

control issues you may submit both questions and service requests directly to the Sac-Yolo Vector control using the website. Allwater quality basins that can sustain fish have been stocked with mosquito fish. Empire Ranch is also included in the vectorcontrol district.

Contacts: (916) 925-9000. Property Accountant - James Martin ext. 249. Service requests/general questions:Kevin Martinez ext. 244. Reporting of compliance issues, architectural control and other violations - TwylaFondersmith ext. 260 or tfondersmith@vierramoore.com.

NOTE FROM CITY OF FOLSOM CODE ENFORCEMENT DIVISION: Our City Code Enforcement Officers receivecalls about many of the issues and code violations that are present in our neighborhoods. Some ofthese problems are covered inmost CC&R's though enforcement ofthese remains difficult. The City of Folsom has several codes that do cover some of theseproblems. The City's Code Enforcement Division will usually issue warning notices and may issue fines if the violation is notbrought into compliance. Some of the most common violations are: 1) Overgrowth of vegetation, weeds, and shrubs in yardswhich can become a fire hazard. 2) Vehicles stored on a street for more than 72 hours in one location or without currentregistration may be tagged, issued a parking citation, or even towed. Vehicles stored on private property must be operationaland registered as well. Vehicles stored inside a garage are exempt. 3) Detached trailers and boats are not allowed to be storedon the street. Vehicles in violation may be tagged, cited, or even towed. Trailers stored in driveways may not extend onto thesidewalks. 4) Junk, debris, and abandoned materials are not allowed to be stored on private property. 5) Basketball hoops andsporting equipment shall not be stored on streets or sidewalks. 6) The City camping ordinance allows for RV's to be parked infront of the home the owners are visiting for a maximum of 10 days in a calendar year. However, vehicle parking regulationsdue apply to RV' s. If you have concerns or questions about possible code violations in your neighborhood, you can contact theCode Enforcement Division at 355-7229

This standardized agenda provides tocttems. ot business that may be discussOO and ecteaUPOnby D~'7>:;I.or$ al 80ard Of Direotors ",'""lngs. The 8cvtd of Dirf1(;(C!s ~1s~' cJcscdexeoulNe session priOilo each general ses.ion meeuflf} (or the plirpose 01diswssing n",discip!ine of members. personnel. paynwnl plans 8f11iforforeclosure eclkms. legel issues;;ad third party COIltro¢lS. Updated f1{IMdl>S will he postM If) tM bomlT.on eroa in meDuNe/in ,board on Morningside Drive and also on the website toer da},s in advance of each1~!l"'I1,

EMPIRE RANCH COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONSTANDARDIZED AGENDAEXECUTIYE SESSIONS- (CLOSED

MEETINGS) 5:30 P.M.

1. csu, TO ORDeR/DETERMINATION Of QUORUM2.. DECLARAHON OF PROOF OF N'OTiCE OF MEE-nNG3. DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS AND H::ARINGS4, COtt.ECTfON A.CTJONSANO PAYMSNTPLANS5. PERSONNEL6. THIRD PARTY CONTRACTSr. MAHERS OF ATIORNEY CLIENT PRIVALEGES. ADOWRN TO GENERAL SESSION

EMpIRE RANCH COMMUNITY ASSOCIATioNSTANDARDIZED AGENDA GENERAL SESSIONS

(OPEN MEETING) - 6:00 P.M.

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7. O,Oo!;NFORt,n,18. TIt;,:lEAND PLACE OF NEXT MEETING9. AOJOURt.MENT

FUN STUFF COMING UP!!!52nd Annual Folsom Pro Rodeo

Friday, Jun 29, 2012 - July 1, 2012Folsom Pro Rodeo offers wild west fun andentertainment. Fireworks each night for rodeofans. The event is sanctioned by the ProfessionalRodeo Cowboys Association and is a Sacramentoarea tradition.Seven Event PRCA Rodeo featuring bull riding, bronc riding,saddle bronc riding, steer wrestling, team roping, barrel racing,tie-down roping-Spectacular In-Arena Fireworks Every Night-Dramatic American flag sky diver parachute jumps into arena-Mutton Busting-Silver Dollar Dig-Live entertainment and dancinghttp://www.folsomprorodeo.com/

Fireworks JubileeTuesday, July 3 6:00p.m.EI Dorado Hills Town Center, EI Dorado HillsOn Tuesday July 3, spectators can ring inIndependence Day with two live bands in theSteven Young Amphitheater from 8 p.m.http://www.eldoradohillstowncenter.com/

PLEASE HAVE ASAFE 4TH OF JULY.

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