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CA NEWS
Let’s Communicate!
Katie Sutton, Director of Administration and HR
Looking back, looking ahead
Happy Holidays! As you read this of our growing community. A comprehen- conduct informational sessions on how
article, we will be wrapping up sive survey was sent to the community the Board of Directors works with and
another prosperous and active in the spring. At various town halls, the for the community and will also provide
year here in Sun City Texas. Below are results and timelines for future events resources on campaigning to become a
a few snapshots from the highlights of such as improvements to existing build- resident elected board member.
2015 and enthusiastic happenings for ings and golf courses were explained.
2016 and the future of Sun City Texas. 2015 also marked the re-opening of the In the area of Finances, the Committee
Legacy Hills Grille and the continued Volunteers, Board of Directors and staff
CONGRATULATIONS success of Putter’s Café. completed the budget process for 2016.
This process generally begins in the July
Late this fall it was announced that our PROJECTS, PROJECTS, PROJECTS timeframe and continues through No-
Board President, Brent Baker, was pro- vember after several working sessions
moted to a project in Florida with Pulte The Communications Department for ultimate approval by the Board of
Homes. We will miss Brent and would proudly and effectively launched our com- Directors. The budget also assumed re-
like to thank him for his leadership, sup- munity’s new website, which not only sults from the Compensation Study staff
port and dedication to Sun City Texas is aesthetically much improved, but its conducted with PayScale, Inc. earlier this
over the last decade. We wish Brent and functionality was greatly enhanced for year. The outcome of the Compensation
his family success, health and happiness both users and editors. Hats off to Krys- Study verified the salary ranges for our
in their new adventures. Congratulations tal Wilson, Robert McFall and their en- staff are within the recommended ranges
are also in order for Steve Ashlock! Steve tire team for their hard work and tireless provided by PayScale, Inc.
Ashlock, who is the Director of Land De- hours launching the website and conduct-
velopment for PulteGroup and current ing literally hundreds of training courses. Lastly, as we look ahead to 2016, there
Board member, will be taking over as are many exciting endeavors coming our
President of the Board. Throughout the year David Hahn’s team way including existing amenity improve-
worked with contractors on the Property ments, new leadership to our Board of
ACCOLADES & Grounds Committee and Board ap- Directors, and the Sun City Texas 20th
proved Del Webb Blvd. enhancements. Anniversary celebrations. I’d like to wish
In October, the Austin Chapter of the Turf on much of the boulevards was you all a safe and joyful holiday season
Community Association Institute hosted replaced with inert materials (rock) to with your loved ones.
their annual Community Awards Ban- reduce irrigation costs. The buffalo grass
quet. In the Community Large Scale sod, which is difficult to maintain with no Cheers and Best Wishes,
Division, Sun City Texas was honored weeds due to the restraints with chemical
as the “Best of the Best” in both Com- applications, was replaced with zoysia Katie
munication Innovation and Financial grass. You will continue to see improve-
Stewardship. Additionally, I was hon- ments into 2016, as well.
ored to be recognized as the 2015 As-
sistant Manager of Excellence. A sincere At mid-year of 2015, the community ex-
thanks to the residents, volunteers and perienced another successful Resident
staff who help create these achievements Director Election. Special thanks to the
in their everyday contributions to Sun Elections Committee members for their
City Texas! hard work and diligence in conducting
the election. The Committee continues
GOING AND GROWING to introduce new components to the elec-
tion process and reached a 37.5% quorum
As you are likely aware, Expansion Task during the election cycle. Looking ahead
Force groups spent numerous hours de- to 2016, the Elections Committee will
termining what may be the future needs
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