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Join us at the Lowe’s Farm HOA Annual Meeting to hear updates, elect new board members, and volunteer for committees. Your voice matters!
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2015 ANNUAL MEETING
Welcome • JESSICA SEDGWICK Association Manager FirstResidential
Meeting Agenda • Call to Order & Acknowledgement of Quorum • Introduction of Current HOA Board Members • Introduction of FirstService Residential Representatives • Voting Process • Nominations from the Floor • Presentation of Candidates • Cast Your Ballot • State of the HOA Association • Committee Reports • HOA Improvements • Development Update • Traffic Update • Financial Review • Announcement of 2015 Election Results
HOA Board Members GinnieBucek President Paul Blevins Vice-President Scott Smith Treasurer Erika Uggen Secretary Chris Hamilton Director at Large
VOTING PROCESS • Jessica Sedgwick Association Manager
2015 BOARD NOMINEES Chris Hamilton Erika Uggen
CHRIS HAMILTON 1415 Parkside Drive
ERIKA UGGEN 4313 Old Grove Drive
Meeting Agenda(cont.) • State of the HOA Association • Committee Reports • HOA Improvements • Development Update • Traffic Update • Financial Review • Announcement of 2015 Board Election Results
GinnieBucek HOA President State Of The HOA
COMMITTEEREPORTS Volunteers Needed
LOWE’S FARM HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. Committee Interest Form Name: ___________________________________________________________________ Street Address: ____________________________________________________________ Telephone Number(s): _______________________home _______________________cell E-Mail Address: ____________________________________________________________ Please Check Which Committee(s) You Would Like to Help: _____ Communications Committee (manages & posts community information on HOA website and Facebook page; helps with the community newsletter) _____ Social Committee (organizes social and holiday events for the community; provides refreshments at other HOA events; sponsors community garage sale) _____ Pool/Amenity Center Committee (monitors areas to ensure pool and playground are organized, safe, and clean environments for the community) _____ ACC Committee (maintains the community’s integrity through the enforcement of the HOA CC&R’s (deed restrictions); reviews ACC requests) _____ Landscape Committee (coordinates with Landscape Company on HOA common areas; advises Management Company of any landscaping needs) _____ Safety Committee (organizes Neighborhood Watch Program; coordinates block captains; hosts NNO event; informs neighborhood of any safety concerns) Please return to: Lowe’s Farm Homeowners Association, Inc. c/o: FirstService Residential Management Co. 1240 Keller Parkway, Suite 200 Keller, TX 76248 By fax: 817-380-7011 By email: jessica.sedgwick@fsresidential.com COMMITTEE INTEREST FORM
Communications Committee • CHAIRMAN: ED WOOD (Webmaster) • Manages & Posts Information on LF HOA Website http://www.lowesfarmshoa.com • Post Events… • Documents & Reports…
Set up LF Facebook Page(191 homeowners)http://www.facebook.lowesfarmhoa (Post Events, Lost Pets, Communicate with Neighbors…)
Other Communications • Electronic Newsletters • Signs • E-mail Blasts • Event Postcards • Connect
Social Committee • CO-CHAIRS (JANE THOMPSON & CHARLETTE FULLER) • Organize Social Events • 2Pool Parties (opening/closing of season) • Dive-In Movies
SPRING & FALL Spring 2015 Garage Sale on April 18th
SANTA AT THE CASTLE DECEMBER 7th Oliver’s Classic Goodness Bakery Charlette Fuller, Cathy Hall, Erika Uggen Albertex Photography Gift Bag
Pool Committee • CHAIRMAN (vacant) • Monitors Pool, Amenity Center & Playground Area • Safe, Clean Environment • Blue Waters & Site (maintenance)
Pool Ambassador Program • Enhances Pool Safety and Enjoyment • Scott Christensen • 2015 Ambassador
2015 POOL SEASON • OPENS SATURDAY, MAY 16th • POOL PARTY on JUNE 6TH (Pizza & Dive-In Movie) • CLOSES SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27th
POOL ACCESS CARDS POOL CARDS ACTIVATED UPON RECEIPT OF POOL PASS AGREEMENT LOST OR NEED A NEW POOL CARD ? fwreservations.tx@fsresidential.com
Architectural Control Committee (ACC) • CHAIRMAN – Scott Smith • Maintains CC&Rs (Deed Restrictions) • ACC Requests
ACC REQUEST FORM
2014 ACC REQUESTS • 56 ACC Requests were submitted in 2014 • Example of the requests: installation of patios, outdoor kitchens, painting, replacement of fences, play sets, pool and spa installation, patio covers, sheds, pavers or walkways, landscaping, solar panels • 40 Approved • 9 Approved with Conditions • 7 Denied
2014 Enforcements 502 Violations in 2014 ACC - 16 Basketball - 16Exterior of Home – 8 Fence – 92 Inappropriate Behavior – 1 Nuisance - 1 For Rent Sign – 1 Trash Receptacle– 52 Garage Door – 3 Paint – 6 Repairs Misc – 5 Roof Repair – 1 Holiday Decorations – 10 Vehicles - 10 Landscaping:Borders - 1 General Maint - 5 Trees – 25 Missing/Dead – 12 Mow/Edge/Trim - 47 Weeds – 179 Trim Shrubs– 11
Enforcement Escalation Procedure for Handling CC&R Violations • Authority -provided in the Deed • Enforcement & Fines • Each situation is independent • Escalation • TROPA Process –Violations • 1st Letter –Friendly Notice • + 10 days –2nd Letter -TROPA • + 30 days –Demand Letter by Attorney • + 30 days –Injunctive Action –Legal Relief
FINE POLICY • Repeat offenders who continue to violate deed restrictions over an extended period of time • Fine policy will be implemented AFTER numerous notifications of violation • Notice of infraction and given 10 days to cure it • 2nd Notice of infraction and another 10 days to cure it • Certified Letter with 30 day warning a $50 fine will be assessed to their account on the 31st date of that letter if violation is not taken care of • Monthly fines if violation is not cured
Landscape Committee • CHAIRMAN: DAN PETERS • Coordinates with Landscape Company On HOA Common Areas
Lowe’s Farm HomeownerYard-Of-The Month Program • YOTM Sign in Yard • Sense of Pride • $50 Home Depot • Gift Card • Bragging Rights 1306 Bramble June 2014 Winner
Texas Wildflower Gardenat Amenity Center(Future Family Photo Area) Re-Seeded Blue Bonnets & Installed Wildflower Signage
EAST BROAD STREET CONSTRUCTION
Lowe’s Farm Parkway Re-Establishment Beginning April 2015 West and East Flower Beds Center Median
Volk Lane PERENNIALS: Black-eye Susans Cone Flowers Golden Yarrow Salvia (2) Adagio Miscanthus Day & Tiger Lilies Purple Mums Jasmine Grasses SHRUBS: Dwarf Yaupon Holly Drift Roses Nelly R. Stevens Holly Crepe Myrtle ANNUALS ******************** West & East Flower Beds
EAST BROAD STREET BRICK EXPANSE IN PHASES TREES: YAUPON HOLLY CREPE MYRTLE LITTLE GEM MAGNOLIA EAST PALATKA HOLLY NELLY R. STEVENS HOLLY SHRUB MOUNDS: DWARF YAUPONS DRIFT ROSES Yaupon Holly East Palatka Holly Crepe Myrtle
Safety Committee • CHAIRMAN (vacant) • Organizes Neighborhood Watch Program • Coordinates National Night Out
NATIONAL NIGHT OUT Special Thanks To David Littlefield Robert Wilcox Social Committee
POLICE NONEMERGENCY 817.473.0211 817.276.4700 (Public Safety Bldg.)
Mansfield Animal Control • ANIMAL CARE & CONTROL HOURS: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday – Friday • ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICES & SHELTER: 407 Industrial Blvd., Mansfield, TX 817.276.4799 • EMERGENCY CALL OUT HOURS: 4:30 p.m. – 8:00 a.m. Monday - Friday & all day on weekends TO NOTIFY OF AN EMERGENCY, PLEASE CALL MANSFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT AT 817.473.0211
FREEDOM PROJECT DAVID LITTLEFIELD
Meeting Agenda(cont.) • State of the HOA Association • Committee Reports • HOA Improvements • Development Update • Traffic Update • Financial Review • Announcement of 2015 Board Election Results
2014 AMENITY CENTER IMPROVEMENTS • Re-Surfaced • Pool Decking • Re-Stained • Wood Portions • of Buildings • Re-Painted • Wrought • Iron Fencing
2015 HOA Improvements • REPAIR AMENITY CENTER’S: PARKING LOT BUILDING RE-DECKING • RE-PAINT PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT
INSTALL TREE LIGHTING ALONG LOWE’S FARM PKY. • RE-ESTABLISH ENTRANCE • FLOWER BEDS (Presented Earlier) • INSTALL DRIP IRRIGATION
Meeting Agenda (cont.) • State of the HOA Association • Committee Reports • HOA Improvements • Development Update • Traffic Update • Financial Review • Announcement of 2015 Board Election Results