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January storms & reporting damages

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Dear RESA Community,

We hope that you and your families are safe and faring well in the aftermath of the recent storms. We appreciate your patience and support as we work to address the various obstacles, from fallen trees to collapsed roads. 

               We are currently assessing the damage and work that needs to be done, researching opportunities for grants and funding to help with the costs. As we work out a plan, including prioritizing the most critical fixes (e.g. functioning infrastructure and safety), we’ll be keeping you updated.

In the meantime, for the most recent plan and status update, please join us for the Board of Directors monthly meetings, held every third Wednesday of the month at 7:00 pm at the Pavilion. You can find minutes* for past month’s meetings at www.redwoodestates.net/board-of-directors/ or call the office to request a paper copy sent to you. If you have any questions or concerns, as always, please feel free to contact me! *Minutes for the Feb 15th meeting will be available after approval at the March BoD meeting.

Has the storm damaged your property?

Report damages to your property caused by the recent Winter Storms to Santa Clara County at www.preparescc.org/flood. There, you can submit a damage report estimate – click here. You may also report damage estimates the County’s Winter Storm Emergency Response and Recovery hotline at (408) 808-7778. Submissions must to be completed by Thursday February 23rd. .

Sincerely,
RESA Staff

National Weather Service issues flood watch for storm January 14-16th

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National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for Santa Clara County and the greater Bay Area January 14-16th.

Here are a few resources county resources for residents to utilize:

  • Free, filled sandbags available at these sites: https://www.valleywater.org/flooding-safety/flood-ready/sandbags
  • Sign-up for Santa Clara County’s emergency alert system, AlertSCC: https://emergencymanagement.sccgov.org/AlertSCC
  • Valley Water flood resources: https://www.valleywater.org/flooding-safety/flood-ready

Stay safe!

Board of Director vacancy filled by Joseph Bruna

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There has been a recent change within the Director at Large position amongst the Board of Directors. With the resignation of Sandy Birkholz, the Board has appointed Joseph Bruna to fill the remainder of her term.

We thank Sandy for her hard work and welcome Joe to the team.

Here is a welcome message from Joe:

“As a third-generation resident of Redwood Estates, I look forward to serving and supporting the people of this community.  I will apply my decades of experience in disaster response and fire safety from my long career as a firefighter, emergency services manager, and logistics planner to my role on the RESA Board of Directors. It is my hope to improve existing community disaster plans and strengthen our communities’ capability in times of adversity.

My family and I were active in our local 4-H Club for many years and I’ve held multiple leadership positions with other non-profit and volunteer organizations; this has helped form my wide-ranging perspective on working with people. 

My motivation in seeking appointment to the RESA Board of Directors is simple: it is to serve and benefit my neighbors and friends of Redwood Estates and to make this a better place to live.  

I look forward to working with all the people of Redwood Estates.”

Joseph Bruna

December 21, 2022: Proposed RESA Operating Budget

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Dear Members of the Redwood Estates Services Association (RESA),

The RESA Board of Directors (BoD) would like to invite all members to attend our monthly BoD meeting on Wednesday, December 21 at 7:00 p.m. at the Pavilion at Redwood Estates. 

The RESA BoD will present the proposed 2023 RESA Operating Budget and discuss a proposed increase in monthly assessments to members. The proposed 2023 Operating Budget plan gives members a clear view on how monthly dues, which keep your community running, are allocated. 

Meeting Agenda

  • 7:00 pm: Review of proposed 2023 Operating Budget and overview of current RESA finances.
  • 8:00 pm: Discuss the proposed monthly assessment increase.
  • 8:30 pm: Discuss more stringent penalties for delinquent payers. 

The 2023 RESA Operating Budget must be finalized by December 31, 2022, so as a member of the RESA community, this is your opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the RESA budgeting process and provide your input. 

 The BoD will open Public Comments for each agenda item following initial topic presentation and discussion. Based on feedback from the recent member survey, we are taking steps to ensure meetings are more productive and end in a timely manner. The BoD may decide, if there is a large turnout and number of comments, to place a 3-minute time limit on speakers. We ask everyone to be respectful of each other. No speaker shall be interrupted; repeated interruptions are grounds for dismissal from the meeting. We hope you join us and share your opinions on this important topic.

Thank you,

Redwood Estates Services Association