DESERT HORIZONS OWNERS’ ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS COMMITTEE REPORT ANNUAL MEETING 2025
Committee Name: Landscape Committee Members: Jon Rombough, Jennifer Stranik, Christie Thoene, Rob Zwemmer Submitted by: Carol Schneider (Chair) Thank you to the members of the Landscape Committee for their active participation in the work of the committee this year. There have been many achievements made possible by the many hours of volunteer time provided by the talented Committee members. The Committee set some aggressive goals to achieve this year and has successfully achieved them. The Committee modified the Landscaping application process to include completed paperwork, detailed drawings, before and after photos; and clarity around future accountability for landscaping maintenance and irrigation for each property. These steps of the process are now documented and entered into our HOA data software for each member address. The Committee developed a comprehensive Scope of Work to be used in the Request for Proposal (RFP) to competitively bid out the landscaping agreement later this summer. Members of the Committee met twice with the Vintage CEO to discuss areas for improvement. The Committee researched options and formulated a recommendation for a hybrid desert scape model for Desert Horizons in the future. A request for reserve funds for 2026 will be made to identify a consultant to begin the long-range landscape plan. Homeowners submitted for approval 52 applications, with all but one proceeding and we can note some beautiful improvements to our community as a result of these investments. In collaboration with the HOA team, the Landscape Committee is already beginning to identify tree replacements and other planting needs for the 2026 budget and reserves to submit to the Board to be incorporated into the budget. The Committee experimented with different seasonal plantings for shady and sunny areas in the Common area spaces this year. We appreciated all the feedback and look forward to selecting another WoW for 2026!
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