Community Support Initiatives
– Providing food and assistance to families in need since 1993.
– Operating a store where qualified individuals can choose items for free.
– Offering various volunteer opportunities and ways to support the community.

Youth Fundraising Activities
– Friend’s grandson’s baseball team conducting leaf removal as a fundraiser.
– Donations-only service, teaching youth the value of earning money.
– Seeking neighbors who might need yard work services.

Neighborhood Social Events
– Planning a winter soup gathering for neighborhood residents.
– Seeking ideas for fun social events like ‘game nights’.
– Appreciation for the successful appetizer event.

Community Property Enhancements
– Board initiative to improve common areas and make them more attractive.
– Planting low-maintenance greenery in various locations.
– Pleased with the overall appearance of neighborhood yards.

Capital Reserve Fund Amendment
– Proposal to amend covenants regarding new homeowner assessments for capital reserve.
– Changing the fixed $250 fee to an amount set by the board of directors.
– Aims to build the fund to cover HOA liabilities and avoid broad-based assessments.

Board Member Elections
– Two board members’ terms expiring this year.
– Larry Hurt and May Wenge willing to serve another term.
– Nominees approved for a three-year term starting January 1st.

Budget and Mailbox Updates
– No due increase anticipated for 2026, with a monthly due decrease.
– Mailbox numbers replaced with durable 3D decals from a small business.
– Pleased with the improvement over previous peeling decals.

Community Safety and Maintenance
– Encouraging residents to report suspicious activity to county police.
– Leaf removal contract specifies mulching, not collecting, for better soil.
– Discussion pending on HOA’s continued obligation for gutter cleaning in 2026.

Streetlight Concerns
– Complaints about new stark white streetlights replacing amber ones.
– Residents finding the new lights excessively bright.
– Seeking contact information for the county to address the issue.