The Prez Says
June 2025 Newsletter

Hello Everybody, 

We recently celebrated another holiday and I hope yours was great.  The weather did us a favor and it was beautiful. It allowed for practically anything we wanted to do.  This year is moving right along. Time waits for no one. Holidays are coming up fast.    

I was told by our property manager Amy Dankel that she has received many requests for the three digit code used to access our gates.  That’s good news.  It shows that many of us are concerned about our safety and who comes into our community uninvited.  I hope many more sign up to utilize it.  We know it’s not 100%, But it sure helps.     

There was an incident where someone went to a house in the community and should not have been there.  It’s wise to keep your garage door shut and your doors locked.  We should practice good safety habits for our own good. The police should be called immediately if someone comes to your home uninvited.      

Here are some highlights from the HOA meeting held on May 28th: 

There was a proposed rule change regarding front yard tree specifications.  ARC gave the board a list of trees for our front yards.  This item was tabled so the board can review the list of trees.         

Proposed Architectural Committee appointment - The Board voted and approved Katie Wenke as the chairperson for the ARC.  Katie is a welcomed asset for this committee.         

Proposed Holiday Light/Décor Timeframe Revision. - This proposal was recommended by the Board to change the timeframe to decorate home exteriors for holidays from 3 to 5 weeks. The proposal will be sent to members for comments.     

2025 - 2026 Draft Budget - The last two months the Board of Directors have been working with Management discussing, reviewing and making the necessary changes to the Reserve Budget as required by law on an annual basis to do.       

Management submitted to the Board of Directors a draft generated budget for 2025 - 2026.  The budget reflects a $12.31(7.89%) increase in assessments per unit from $156.00 per month to $168.31 per month beginning August 1, 2025.  The Board will meet with the Finance Committee for review and to make any necessary changes before approval.       

The Board of Directors takes the HOA increase with the upmost seriousness and like others do not take it likely, but due to inflation and cost of living, the increase is necessary for our community to remain financially healthy. 

Regards, 

Sharol Lewis