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Association Committees

Canyon Creek has a number of committees that assist the Association conduct its business:

See the Chairpersons page in the Contacts section for contact information.

Architectural Review

This committee is important in order to preserve the architectural integrity of the community. Its goals should be to maintain the appearance and value of the property within the community. The committee shall review and approve or otherwise act on behalf of the Board on all architectural requests submitted by members. The committee shall apply and interpret the Board-approved guidelines and procedures when acting on requests and shall recommend to the Board any additions and/or revisions to the guidelines. The committee shall monitor the maintenance of the homes in the community to ensure that all architectural alterations, additions, or changes are approved by the committee. See the Architectural Approval page in the Documents section for architectural procedures, guidelines and forms.

Budget & Finance

The budget is used by the Board to regulate the Association's spending during the entire subsequent year, and guides their spending and allocation of funds for future years. The committee fills a very important and responsible fiduciary role in forecasting expenses and developing a plan which, when used by the Board, assures a financially sound Association. The committee examines all paid bills and expenditures of previous and current years to extrapolate expected expenditures for the subsequent year, thus drafting an annual budget along with a recommendation on the corresponding monthly assessments.

Buildings & Grounds

This committee makes periodic assessments of the common facilities within the community and makes recommendations to the Board on what it determines to be desired improvements other than routine maintenance. The committee evaluates the timing and need for scheduled, budget-identified major reserve expenditures for maintenance, refurbishment or replacement. The committee periodically monitors (at least once per month) the performance of various contractors and brings noted deficiencies to the attention of the Community Manager.

External Affairs

This committee considers external matters affecting the environment of the community. In doing so, the committee reviews pending legislation for assessment of the impact on the Association and expresses the concerns in appropriate responses; interfaces with city, school district, municipal agencies, other homeowner associations, and other government agencies on matters affecting the environment of the community as a whole.

Landscape

This committee makes periodic assessments of the landscaping within the community and makes recommendations to the Board on what it determines to be desired improvements other than routine maintenance. The committee periodically monitors (at least once per month) the performance of various contractors and brings noted deficiencies to the attention of the Community Manager.

Newsletter

This committee prepares a periodic newsletter to keep the residents informed about community happenings.

Social

This committee initiates, plans, and to a limited degree, coordinates the social activities of the community as a whole and determines methods of funding the activities. The committee secures and designates a chairman for each particular event who will direct,, coordinate and acquire a group of volunteers to carry out the arrangements including publicity. The social activities to be arranged on a regular annual bases, include, but are not limited to, the following: Spring Party Brunch & Egg Hunt, Tennis Tournament & Barbeque, Summer Picnic, Halloween Parade & Party, and Holiday Brunch. Click here for Social Committee contact information.

Web Site

This committee develops, updates and maintains the Canyon Creek Homeowners Association web site.

Welcoming

The committee's primary function is to personally greet new homeowners into Canyon Creek welcoming them in the community and helping familiarize them with the neighborhood. This initiates the establishment of neighborhood bonds including explaining some of the social events normally held and giving them an Association Welcoming Package and a houseplant or flowers.

See the Chairpersons page in the Contacts section for contact information.

If you are interested in serving on one of these committees, contact the Community Manager at Total Property Management.