Welcome to Moulton Ranch III

The Association will be taking a new approach to the holiday lighting and décor at the entrances this
year and is forming a new Holiday Décor Committee. The Committee will be responsible for putting
together a plan to decorate the entrances for the holiday season within the budget established by the Board. If you would like to join the Committee, please email the Community Manager and let her know you are interested by May 31, 2025. The Board will review the volunteers at the June Board meeting and make a selection as to who will serve on the Committee. We are excited to engage the residents in giving the community a festive and fun atmosphere this holiday season!

The Board has approved Vargas Tree Service to complete the 2025 annual tree trimming. The trimming will include all of the park trees, all of the pepper trees on the Association-maintained slopes, and all the
miscellaneous trees that are not eucalyptus or carrotwood trees. The project began March and should be
finished by the end of June.

If you would like to request that a tree be trimmed outside of its regular schedule or that a tree be removed because of aesthetic/view issues, please complete the Tree Trimming and Removal Request Form, which can be downloaded on the Resident Portal at resident.actionlife.com in the “Forms” section. The completed Request Form should be sent to Management so it can be reviewed by the Board at the next meeting. Management will then advise the owner of the Board’s decision and, if approved, provide directions on where to submit payment for the removal work so it can be coordinated.

Please note that the Association will only pay for a tree to be removed if it is dead, dying or potentially hazardous. If you believe that a tree that is maintained by the Association meets this criteria, please send a work order to Action Property Management. When the Association receives a request from a homeowner regarding tree removal, the Association’s arborist reviews the tree and makes a recommendation based on their expert opinion and a report on the tree’s health and stability. If the arborist confirms that the tree is tree is dead, dying and/or hazardous, the Board will review a proposal to remove it at their next meeting. If a tree is healthy, stable and determined to be low risk by the arborist, the homeowner will be advised of the Board’s decision.

This is an excellent time of year to do some “Spring cleaning” and start planning for necessary maintenance at your property. It has been observed on recent inspections that many of the exteriors of the homes have become dirty from the wind and rain that could be easily resolved with some power washing. Paint becomes faded over time, so if it has been over 10 years since your home
was last painted, it may be a good time to consider repainting, which will not only improve the appearance of the home, but help to protect and preserve the life of the substrates underneath. Wood gates and patio covers also need to be regularly painted. If you are considering repainting your home in a different color scheme, you are welcome to review the preferred color schemes that were updated in 2020, which can be viewed on the Resident Portal. Please make sure to submit an architectural application prior to making any changes to the existing colors.

Many of the trees are starting to regrow their foliage, so it is a great time to do any necessary trimming, remove any dead plant material (such as palm fronds), and trim back any vegetation from encroaching onto your neighbors’ properties. Please make sure that all landscaped areas are filled in with appropriate vegetation and ensure it is maintained regularly.

Lastly, please remember to retrieve your trash cans promptly after collection and store them out of view. Your efforts help to preserve the beauty of the Moulton Ranch III community and enhance property values for all homeowners!

The entrance landscape and lighting renovation project is now complete. Originally, the Board had
approved a proposal to replace the existing flood light fixtures at the entrance with new premium tunable LED fixtures and install additional fixtures along the stone walls to enhance the look of the entrances. The vendor offered to try this new technology out at no cost to the HOA, but unfortunately, there were multiple issues with these fixtures that affected their performance and reliability. After careful consideration, the Board voted to return to the original flood light plan to provide consistent, attractive illumination.

The Board greatly appreciates your patience and understanding while these renovations were
completed, as it did take longer than anticipated. Residents should see a lot of growth and colorful
foliage emerge during the Spring season, especially for the new Crepe Myrtle trees which are dormant in the Winter.

If there are any areas of landscape that the Association maintains in the community that you believe can benefit from an upgrade, please contact Management.