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4A Rossmoor News • September 30, 2026

By Lyman Shaffer Mutual secretary

The Third Mutual Board of Directors met on the morning of Sept. 14 at the Gateway Board Room.

The Third Mutual Board of Directors appointed Rodger Schmitt to fill the vacant director position for District 14 (Projects 36 and 37.) This seat has been vacant following Nan Warren’s election to the Rossmoor Walnut Creek (RWC) Board in June.

Schmitt’s appointment will be effective at the next scheduled board meeting on Oct. 12. Schmitt has been a resident for a year, having previously moved from Washington state. He had an extensive career in

the U.S. Bureau of Land Management.

He also served for 12 years on the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission as well as other of commissions and committees in Washington state.

Landscape Manager Jesus Morales reported that a Request for Proposals has been issued to three companies to perform landscape work for Third Mutual when the current contract expires. The responses are expected shortly. At the direction of the board, a fourth vendor will be considered for participation.

Morales also reported that annual tree walks have been conducted in most of the projects, with the remainder to be

completed shortly.

Building Manager Rick West updated the board on the ongoing replacement of smoke detectors. This program replaces smoke detectors on a nine-year cycle. Five-Star Construction is managing this, and is on schedule to complete the work in November.

West also reported that the plan to replace aging electric panels is awaiting PG&E approvals.

The board also reviewed and approved the scheduled investment rollovers for the individual projects.

The next meeting of the board will be Monday, Oct. 12 at 9:30 a.m. in the Gateway Board Room.

Third Mutual appoints new District 14 director

By Bob Kelso Mutual secretary

The Second Mutual Board of Directors approved a new five-year contract with Terra Landscape Contractors. Terra is the current landscape contractor for Second Mutual.

Second Mutual discontinued the use of Roundup (glyphosate) last year. The new contract specifies that all chemicals used by Terra will be organic. The increased cost for the “all organic” option is $2.62 per month per manor.

There will be a one-year trial of organic chemicals. If the board is unhappy with the results, the contract will revert to the existing list of chemicals and the cost will go down accordingly. Besides herbicides, Terra uses an insecticide, and chemicals for Bermuda grass removal and grub control. The contract limits yearly cost increases to 2% per year.

Second Mutual solicited proposals from three landscape contractors. Terra was the lowest price for the organic option.

The last buildings to be

refurbished and painted this year are 1601, 1501 and 1533 Canyonwood Ct.

A contract for $382,000 with Ned Clyde to shore up and relevel the building at 1300 Canyonwood Ct. was approved by the board. A contract to replace galvanized pipes at 1317 Ptarmigan Drive was also approved. The board intends to increase the pace of the galvanized pipe replacements, and has two projects going on at a time.

The Infrastructure Committee will begin its annual drain inspections. The predictions are for a particularly rainy winter. Residents should email serviceorder@rossmoor.com if they notice a drain full of leaves or other debris.

Yearly manor inspections will begin soon. The inspection is brief, usually taking less than 15 minutes. During that time, inspectors will be checking smoke detector function and replacing batteries if needed; replacing the furnace filter (for those who haven’t replaced their furnace); checking toilets and water heater for leaks. Residents who receive

a door hanger indicating that they missed the knock on the door of the inspector should call and schedule the inspection.

Second Mutual was in the middle of an election for one board seat for a three-year term. Pro-Elections was handling the election, and had sent out a pre-ballot notice with ballots due to be mailed the last week of September. There were two candidates; Tieka Romanoff, a current board member, and Eric Chen.

Before the ballots were mailed, Chen decided to withdraw, leaving one candidate for one position, Romanoff. She has been elected by acclamation.

The Annual/Organizational Board meeting of Second Mutual will be held Tuesday, Oct. 20 at 9 a.m. in the Fireside Room at Gateway.

Second Mutual approves new landscaping contract

YIELD TO PEDESTRIANS

IN CROSSWALKS

AS WELL AS STOPPING FAR BACK FROM THE CROSSWALK.

Mutual Meetings

BOARD AND COMMITTEE MEETING DATES In-person and virtual meeting dates, times and locations are subject to change.

For virtual meetings, Mutual members can click on the Zoom link available below or call in by phone: 1-669-900-6833, unless otherwise indicated.

Oct. 6 Mutual 39 Special Board Budget.................1 p.m. Conference Room, RPM Link: https://rossmoor.zoom.us/j/82381233270 Meeting ID: 823 8123 3270 Passcode: 292341 Oct. 7 Mutual 56 Board Annual..............................2 p.m. Board Room, Gateway Link: https://rossmoor.zoom.us/j/83820317986 Meeting ID: 838 2031 7986 Passcode: 798899 Oct. 7 Mutual 40 Landsape Committee............3:30 p.m. Mulligan Room, Creekside Oct. 12 Third Mutual Board of Directors...........9:30 a.m. Board Room, Gateway Link: https://rossmoor.zoom.us/j/82215569807 Meeting ID: 822 1556 9807 Passcode: 939916 Oct. 14 Mutual 30 Board of Directors.................9:30 a.m. Board Room, Gateway Link: https://rossmoor.zoom.us/j/82284047549 Meeting ID: 822 8404 7549 Passcode: 545564 Oct. 15 Mutual 40 Board of Directors......................1 p.m. Club Room, Creekside Link: https://rossmoor.zoom.us/j/83848958016 Meeting ID: 838 4895 8016 Passcode: 711849 Oct. 15 Mutual 70 Board of Directors......................2 p.m. Board Room, Gateway Link: https://rossmoor.zoom.us/j/88688349002 Meeting ID: 886 8834 9002 Passcode: 48178 Oct. 19 Fourth Mutual Board of Directors.........1:30 p.m. Board Room, Gateway Link: https://rossmoor.zoom.us/j/86180973612 Meeting ID: 861 8097 3612 Passcode: 624317 Oct. 20 Second Mutual Board Annual/Org............. 9 a.m. Fireside Room, Gateway Link: https://rossmoor.zoom.us/j/81600847926 Meeting ID: 816 0084 7926 Passcode: 155816 Oct. 21 Mutual 48 Board of Directors......................2 p.m. Conference Room, Gateway Oct. 27 Mutual 65 Board of Directors.................9:30 a.m. Donner Room, Event Center Link: https://rossmoor.zoom.us/j/88108834754 Meeting ID: 881 0883 4754 Passcode: 466894 Oct. 28 Mutual 28 Board of Directors...............10:30 a.m. Fairway Room, Creekside Link: https://rossmoor.zoom.us/j/81807985365 Meeting ID: 818 0798 5365 Passcode: 206962

Reporting your accident to the DMV

When you have an accident, report it to DMV within 10 days if:

• More than $750 in damage was done to the property of any person.

• Anyone was injured (no matter how slightly) or killed. Each driver (or the driver’s insurance agent, broker, or legal representative) must make a report to DMV using the Report of Traffic Accident Occurring in California form (SR 1). The CHP or police will not make this report for you. Call 1-800-777-0133 and ask for the SR 1 or go online at dmv.ca.gov. You must make this report: • Whether or not you caused the accident, and even if the accident occurred on private property.

Your driving privilege will be suspended: • If you don’t make this report. • For four years, if you did not have proper insurance coverage.

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