VILLAGE PEOPLE
The Village at Apache Wells in Mesa Arizona
October 14, 2025
THE VILLAGE AT APACHE WELLS HOMEOWNER’S ASSOCIATION
BOARD MEETING MINUTES
OCTOBER 14, 2025
- The meeting was called to order at 8:00 a.m. MST by President Patton. An executive session will be held following this meeting per A.R.S. 33-1804 (A) (1) – (5).
- Proof of meeting notice was acknowledged.
- Present: Steve Patton, President, Jeff Coughlin, Vice-President, Jean Mills, Secretary, Sheryl Brown, Treasurer, Gail Smith, Director At-Large,
Anna Earls, New Manager, and Cheri Maniz, Retiring Mnager.
- Motion to Approve the minutes from September 9, 2025, was made by Ms. Smith and seconded by Mr. Coughlin. Approved unanimously.
- Motion to Approve the Executive Board meeting minutes from September 9, 2025, was mad by Mr. Coughlin and seconded by Ms. Smith. Approved unanimously.
- Motion to Approve the emergency Executive Board meeting minutes from September 15, 2025, was made by Mr. Coughlin and seconded by Ms. Mills. Approved unanimously.
- Owners Concern. None.
- Motion to Approve the treasurer’s report was made by Ms. Mills and seconded by Mr. Coughlin. Approved unanimously.
- The capital reserve is $497,282.58. Capital projects have been managed very well.
- The 2026 Budget Meeting will be held November 25, 2025.
- A town hall meeting to discuss the proposed budget with owners will be held December 2, 2025.
- A vote on the proposed 2026 budget will be taken December 9, 2025, at the board meeting.
- Manager’s Report.
- There are 11 units for sale.
- AZZ still needs to check on the leak at #1010.
- We may need to replace pool gates.
- Mr. Coughlin will check with the owner of B-8 who has moved in and has some questions.
- #2018 – the leak is not a warranty issue. The scupper box area has been re-caulked.
- We are now about 2” over average on rainfall The retention area functioned well.
- Buildings.
- #2018 may still need repair.
- #2015 – outer wall issue.
- #2013 – request for a patio shade to be attached to railings not approved.
- #5A – Mr. Coughlin will speak with owner regarding a plumbing responsibility.
- B-10 – As an owner replaced the water heater in a common area between B-10 and B-11without the necessary board permission, the board will only repay the owner the amount it usually pays for a new unit. Mr. Coughlin will handle this on his return.
- GigaPower Update – no progress on company’s part. Owners will be asked to give their opinions at a town hall.
- Over time, some owners in Phase 1 have installed windows without permission and installed the wrong color.
- Landscaping.
- Sixty percent of the palms have been skinned.
- Many plants were lost due to the heat.
- Committee Reports. Stained pool chairs will need re-strapping. Price to be determined.
- Unfinished Business. Our insurance company still has not responded to the Phase II railing spacing issue.
- NEW Business. None.
- For the Good of the Order:
- Committee Members will be appointed by the December board meeting.
- Tentative Meeting Dates: November 25, 2025 (budget), December 9, 2025, and January 13, 2026. Tuesdays at 8:00 a.m. MST.
- Motion to Adjourn at 9:12 a.m. MST was made by Ms. Brown and seconded by Mr. Coughlin. Approved unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Jean E. Mills, Secretary jeanmills2623@gmail.com