Welcome to the El Rancho Loma Serena
Homeowners Association
Current News & Information
The ERLS HOA is no longer being managed by the Cooper Company and is now being self-managed again. As a result, a new Member web portal has been designed to permanently replace this website for access to everything HOA related. This website will be closed down on July 20, 2022. The Board is still making some final updates to the new web portal but it is now up and running for all to view. Members will soon receive an email invitation from the Board to create their individual accounts. Please reference the new portal at www.erlshoa.com for more information.
1. Dues for FY2022/2023
The HOA Dues for FY2022/2023 will be $546/year. Invoices will be mailed out to the Membership on or before July 1, 2022. Please do not pay your dues prior to receiving a statement. If your payment is received prior to July 31, 2022, a 10% discount will be allowed for a total payment due of $488. If Members wish to pay monthly or set up a payment plan, please contact the Board directly at rancholomaserena209@gmail.com.
2. Next Regular Board Meeting July 9th Has Been Postponed to July 16th
Our next regular session board meeting was originally scheduled for this Saturday, July 9, 2022. However, in light of the ongoing Electra fire in our area, a majority of the Board has elected to postpone both the Regular & Executive Board Meetings until next Saturday, July 16, 2022. They will be held at the Ranch House, starting at 9:00 am. Proper notice will be provided in accordance with Davis-Stirling guidelines.
3. Agendas and Meeting Minutes
Agendas for all Board meetings are currently posted at the Ranch House prior to all meetings and emailed to those who have consented to received email from the Board. Meeting minutes are not currently being posted online; however, if any member requests a copy of the minutes, please contact the Board Secretary directly at rancholomaserena209@gmail.com.
4. ERLS HOA Board Updates – Spring 2022
Current Board Members are as follows:
- President – Katrina Craft
- Vice President – Steve Balfour
- Treasurer – Doug Baird
- Secretary – Peter Baldridge
- Director of Common Properties – Max Curtis
5. Ranch House update
The Ranch House in now open for both day use and overnight requests. Overnight reservations can be made by contacting the Ranch House Caretaker, Steve Pease, directly at (209) 754-4654. Members are required to read and sign the ERLS HOA Ranch House Overnight Stay Waiver prior to use. This form must be presented to the Ranch House Caretaker before your stay.
6. Firewise Committee
CONGRATULATIONS AND THANK YOU. Thank you to all those who participated in the ERLS Work Days and to those residents who completed the Firewise Volunteer Worksheet. Because of your efforts, El Rancho Loma Serena Firewise Certification has been renewed for another year. The Firewise Volunteer Worksheet can be found on the association website under Forms. Please maintain a worksheet for time and money spent on fire related maintenance items performed on your property. We will need them for later this year.
7. ERLS Parcel Map
Click on the “ERLS Parcel Map” on the top or side menu for link to a map of the entire HOA development.
8. Are You Ready for Fire Season?
To help you prepare for fire season, you are encouraged to visit this CalFire website for critical information, Wildfire Action Plan and Ready for Wildfire. In addition, here is a great video from CalFire regarding Defensible Space and How to Be Prepared.
9. Wildfire Home Assessment Training
The El Rancho Loma Serena Firewise Committee and the Central Calaveras Fire & Rescue Protection District completed a joint Wildfire Home Assessment Training Class, presented by the National Volunteer Fire Council last November.
The purpose of this class was to provide information on how to work with homeowners to identify wildfire threats around their property and provide information and resources on educating others to perform the assessments. Thank you to those who attended this important training to help assist the Fire Department in their programs of promoting awareness on home defensible space.
Special thanks to Max Curtis, our Firewise Committee Chairperson, who was instrumental in scheduling the class and providing the necessary training materials to the attendees. For further information, please contact Max Curtis directly at max@maxinspect.com.
10. Future Board Meetings
Since the County has lifted restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic, all future Board meetings will be held at the Ranch House. Please continue to be considerate of others and DO NOT ATTEND if you feel ill or show any signs of COVID-19.
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Website Purpose
This website has three purposes. First, to provide a place where the members of the Homeowners Association can stay informed on activities and proceedings of the Association. Second, to provide potential property owners with information about the Association. Third, to provide Realtors and Title Companies with needed information.
About El Rancho Loma Serena
El Rancho Loma Serena HOA was established in 1969. We are a non-profit organization. There are 148 privately owned lots in the development that range in size from two to seven acres. The Association has common areas including the Ranch House, creek frontage, and private roads with little traffic that are perfect for taking a hike and walking your dogs. Located in a beautiful area in the Sierra Foothills, El Rancho Loma Serena is a peaceful place to live, bring your family, raise a family, and be involved in your community.
Ranch House Information/Reservations
The Ranch House facilities are available to all members of the Association. For details on how to reserve the facilities CLICK HERE.
Board Meeting Types
Open Meetings. Members can attend to observe the board conduct business.
Regular (a scheduled meeting on the same day each month; requires 4-days’ notice) meetings are held quarterly on the second Saturday of the month at 9 am at the Ranch House. Additionally, an Annual Meeting with Election of Directors occurs on the second Saturday in September at 1 pm at the Ranch House.
Special (for matters that cannot wait for a regularly scheduled meeting; requires 4-days’ notice)
Emergency (to address emergencies, no notice required)
Closed Meetings. Members cannot attend due to the confidential nature of topics discussed.
Executive Session (can be held before or after an open board meeting or as a stand-alone meeting; requires 2-day’s notice unless an emergency)
Membership Meetings
Annual Meetings. Required by the governing documents for the election of directors.
Special Meetings. Held for a specific purpose to vote on a matter presented to the membership.
Town Hall Meetings. Informational meetings where no voting occurs.
Committee Types
Standing Committees (long-term committees)
Ad Hoc (special purpose advisory)
Executive Committee (directors only)
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