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2015 ANNUAL MEETING

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

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  1. 2015 ANNUAL MEETING

  2. Welcome • JESSICA SEDGWICK Association Manager FirstResidential

  3. 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

  4. HOA Board Members GinnieBucek President Paul Blevins Vice-President Scott Smith Treasurer Erika Uggen Secretary Chris Hamilton Director at Large

  5. VOTING PROCESS • Jessica Sedgwick Association Manager

  6. 2015 BOARD NOMINEES Chris Hamilton Erika Uggen

  7. NOMINATIONSFROMTHEFLOOR

  8. PRESENTATIONOF THE2015CANDIDATES

  9. CHRIS HAMILTON 1415 Parkside Drive

  10. ERIKA UGGEN 4313 Old Grove Drive

  11. CASTYOURBALLOT

  12. Meeting Agenda(cont.) • State of the HOA Association • Committee Reports • HOA Improvements • Development Update • Traffic Update • Financial Review • Announcement of 2015 Board Election Results

  13. GinnieBucek HOA President State Of The HOA

  14. COMMITTEEREPORTS Volunteers Needed

  15. 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

  16. Communications Committee • CHAIRMAN: ED WOOD (Webmaster) • Manages & Posts Information on LF HOA Website http://www.lowesfarmshoa.com • Post Events… • Documents & Reports…

  17. Set up LF Facebook Page(191 homeowners)http://www.facebook.lowesfarmhoa (Post Events, Lost Pets, Communicate with Neighbors…)

  18. Other Communications • Electronic Newsletters • Signs • E-mail Blasts • Event Postcards • Connect

  19. Social Committee • CO-CHAIRS (JANE THOMPSON & CHARLETTE FULLER) • Organize Social Events • 2Pool Parties (opening/closing of season) • Dive-In Movies

  20. 2014 Dive – In Movies

  21. SPRING & FALL Spring 2015 Garage Sale on April 18th

  22. SANTA AT THE CASTLE DECEMBER 7th Oliver’s Classic Goodness Bakery Charlette Fuller, Cathy Hall, Erika Uggen Albertex Photography Gift Bag

  23. Pool Committee • CHAIRMAN (vacant) • Monitors Pool, Amenity Center & Playground Area • Safe, Clean Environment • Blue Waters & Site (maintenance)

  24. Pool Ambassador Program • Enhances Pool Safety and Enjoyment • Scott Christensen • 2015 Ambassador

  25. 2015 POOL SEASON • OPENS SATURDAY, MAY 16th • POOL PARTY on JUNE 6TH (Pizza & Dive-In Movie) • CLOSES SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27th

  26. POOL ACCESS CARDS POOL CARDS ACTIVATED UPON RECEIPT OF POOL PASS AGREEMENT LOST OR NEED A NEW POOL CARD ? fwreservations.tx@fsresidential.com

  27. Architectural Control Committee (ACC) • CHAIRMAN – Scott Smith • Maintains CC&Rs (Deed Restrictions) • ACC Requests

  28. ACC REQUEST FORM

  29. 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

  30. 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

  31. 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

  32. 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

  33. Landscape Committee • CHAIRMAN: DAN PETERS • Coordinates with Landscape Company On HOA Common Areas

  34. 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

  35. 2014 FLOWERS IN COMMON AREAS

  36. Texas Wildflower Gardenat Amenity Center(Future Family Photo Area) Re-Seeded Blue Bonnets & Installed Wildflower Signage

  37. EAST BROAD STREET CONSTRUCTION

  38. Lowe’s Farm Parkway Re-Establishment Beginning April 2015 West and East Flower Beds Center Median

  39. 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

  40. 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

  41. Safety Committee • CHAIRMAN (vacant) • Organizes Neighborhood Watch Program • Coordinates National Night Out

  42. NATIONAL NIGHT OUT Special Thanks To David Littlefield Robert Wilcox Social Committee

  43. POLICE NONEMERGENCY 817.473.0211 817.276.4700 (Public Safety Bldg.)

  44. 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

  45. FREEDOM PROJECT DAVID LITTLEFIELD

  46. Meeting Agenda(cont.) • State of the HOA Association • Committee Reports • HOA Improvements • Development Update • Traffic Update • Financial Review • Announcement of 2015 Board Election Results

  47. 2014 AMENITY CENTER IMPROVEMENTS • Re-Surfaced • Pool Decking • Re-Stained • Wood Portions • of Buildings • Re-Painted • Wrought • Iron Fencing

  48. 2015 HOA Improvements • REPAIR AMENITY CENTER’S: PARKING LOT BUILDING RE-DECKING • RE-PAINT PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT

  49. INSTALL TREE LIGHTING ALONG LOWE’S FARM PKY. • RE-ESTABLISH ENTRANCE • FLOWER BEDS (Presented Earlier) • INSTALL DRIP IRRIGATION

  50. Meeting Agenda (cont.) • State of the HOA Association • Committee Reports • HOA Improvements • Development Update • Traffic Update • Financial Review • Announcement of 2015 Board Election Results

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