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Latest Newsletter!
Posted by rbutler on Monday, December 22 @ 6:34pm
The latest newsletter was just published, and everyone should have received a copy in their mailbox by now. Among the items in this issue is coverage of the HOA annual dues for 2004, pictures from the Halloween Block Party, and information about elections for the HOA board next spring.
HOA Dues Invoices Mailed
Posted by rbutler on Sunday, December 21 @ 7:39pm
Annual dues for the Association next year will be $170 per home. Invoices will be mailed to all residents during the week of December 22nd, and payment must be received by Saturday, February 28th, 2004. Any dues received after this time will be subject to an 18% APR (retroactive to January 1st) as specified in the Covenants of the Association.Architecture Committee Meeting Minutes
Posted by rbutler on Sunday, December 14 @ 12:20pm
Meeting minutes from the December 1st Architecture Committee meeting are available.Halloween Kickoff Party Pictures
Posted by rbutler on Friday, November 7 @ 2:11pm
Pictures from last week's Halloween Kickoff Party are now online!Social Committee Meeting Minutes
Posted by rbutler on Monday, October 20 @ 12:17pm
The meeting minutes from last Friday's Social Committee meeting are now online.Halloween Kickoff Party
Posted by rbutler on Friday, October 10 @ 10:07am
The HOA will be holding a Halloween Kickoff Party on Friday, October 31st in the cul-de-sac on Woodstream Ln. The evening will be Halloween-themed, and both children and adults are invited to wear costumes. We will be holding three best costume contests for ages 0-5, 6-12, and 13-adult, and providing fresh popcorn, apples, and trick-or-treat candy for everybody!Management Company / Contact Information Changes
Posted by rbutler on Tuesday, September 9 @ 12:00am
The HOA terminated it's contract with Excel Association Management Company effective September 9th, 2003. At this time, we will not be using a management company, and will try to pull all of these activities back to volunteers within the neighborhood. We decided to make this change for several reasons:
- Improved Communication. The old management company (Excel) was doing a very poor job of communicating both to homeowners as well as the HOA board. There were several occasions where Excel sent out violation letters to residents that had no clear violation listed, and no suggested remedies. There were other letters sent out that in one paragraph told a homeowner they were in violation, and in the next thanked them for complying.
- Improved Reporting. Excel was not able to provide such items as clear, concise budget reports, or lists of which residents had been sent violation notices and why those notices were sent.
- Improved Follow-up. Excel was unable to provide timely information to either the HOA board or residents, and usually multiple requests were required.
- Lower Costs. Excel charged a significant fee each month compared to the value being received.
Please bear with us during these changes, as there is a lot of behind the scenes work that must be completed! Additionally, we did not receive complete documentation from Excel as to which homeowners have received violation notices, and which have not. Please excuse any duplicate notices, as they are not intentional.
As always, please let us know if you have any questions or concerns about this change.
Latest Newsletter Published!
Posted by rbutler on Monday, September 8 @ 9:42pm
The latest newsletter was just recently published and everyone should have received a copy in their mailbox. If you didn't receive a copy, please send an email to webmaster@maxwellcreek.org, and we'll make sure one is dropped off to you.
As announced in the newsletter, we'll be holding an open-forum meeting this coming Saturday the 13th at the Allen Heritage Center on Main from 4-5pm; there isn't an official agenda, it's just an opportunity for people to get together and ask questions.
Finally, we're ready to move to the new web server, the only thing holding us back are the email accounts; if anyone has experience with Sendmail or Postfix on Linux, please send a message to webmaster@maxwellcreek.org, we could use your assistance.
Architecture Committee Meeting Minutes
Posted by rbutler on Thursday, August 28 @ 10:43am
Meeting minutes from the last Architecture Committee meeting are now online.HOA Board Meeting Minutes
Posted by rbutler on Sunday, August 10 @ 9:22pm
Meeting minutes from the last HOA Board meeting are now online.Architecture Committee Meeting Minutes
Posted by rbutler on Saturday, August 2 @ 11:24am
It's been a long time since the last Architecture Committee meeting, read all about it in the meeting minutes.Sprinklers being Installed Along Malone
Posted by rbutler on Tuesday, July 22 @ 7:34pm
The long-planned irrigation work has begun along Malone! The plan is for sprinkers to be installed along the entire length of Malone from the corner of Shelley to the Country Day School. Once the sprinklers have been installed, the area will be scalped and weeded, and Bermuda grass will be sprayed in. After all of this work has been completed, there will be a further discussion about planting new landscaping along Malone.Upcoming Web Site Changes
Posted by rbutler on Monday, July 14 @ 12:00am
Just a quick update on the status of the new web site: most of the behind-the-scenes work has been completed. So far, about 90% of the content has been migrated to the new server, and message boards are about 80% complete. If all goes well, we would like to be moved to the new server by September 1st, however having said that, some new problem will probably pop up!Neighborhood Garage Sale Results
Posted by rbutler on Wednesday, June 4 @ 12:00am
From all reports, the neighborhood garage sale last weekend was a complete success! Thanks to everyone who participated -- we had over 25 families, and we've heard several reports of homes bringing in several hundred dollars each! Some of the great comments that were heard from shoppers was how wonderful it was to have all the homes concentrated in a smaller area, as well as how many people had seen the advertising placed in the paper by the HOA.Neighborhood Garage Sale
Posted by rbutler on Thursday, May 29 @ 12:00am
We now have more information available about the neighborhood garage taking place this Saturday. Please check here for more information!HOA Board Meeting Minutes
Posted by rbutler on Wednesday, May 21 @ 12:00am
The meeting minutes from the May 15th HOA board meeting are available.Neighborhood Garage Sale Reminder
Posted by rbutler on Tuesday, May 20 @ 12:00am
Just a quick reminder that the HOA will be placing advertising for a neighborhood-wide garage sale on Saturday May 31st from 8am until 4pm. Further details will be posted in the next week. Any questions you may have may be sent to Kim Wong Smith on the Social committee.Social Meeting Minutes
Posted by rbutler on Tuesday, May 6 @ 12:00am
The meeting minutes from the April 16th Social committee meeting are available.HOA Board Meeting Minutes Posted
Posted by rbutler on Friday, May 2 @ 9:12am
Meeting Minutes from the April 26th HOA Board Meeting are now online.Block Party Pictures
Posted by rbutler on Wednesday, April 30 @ 12:00am
All of the pictures from last weekend's neighborhood block party are now online! Also, the meeting minutes from the April 2nd HOA Board Member meeting are now available as well.Landscape Meeting Minutes
Posted by rbutler on Tuesday, April 29 @ 11:10am
Meeting minutes from the April 17th Landscape committee meeting are now online.HOA Board Meeting Minutes
Posted by rbutler on Thursday, April 10 @ 9:22pm
Meeting Minutes from the April 2nd HOA Board Meeting are now online.Proposed Changes to the Area
Posted by rbutler on Wednesday, February 19 @ 12:00am
Added a new drawing to the HOA documents page detailing some of the proposed changes to the field along Shelley in Phase 2, including new neighborhoods, greenbelts, a middle school, and retail space.HOA Board Meeting Minutes
Posted by rbutler on Tuesday, February 11 @ 12:00am
The meeting minutes for the last two HOA board meetings are now online, and the minutes from the January 15th Social Commitee meeting are now available as well.Sewage Lift Station Lawsuit
Posted by rbutler on Wednesday, January 15 @ 12:00am
There is currently a lawsuit in progress by homeowners in the Maxwell Creek and Bethany Ridge IV subdivisions concerning odors produced by and exposure to toxic chemicals from the sewage lift stations located at the corner of Summerside and Malone, and in the cul-de-sac on Elm Spring Court.
There will be a neighborhood meeting on Saturday, January 25th to discuss these issues. If you share concerns about the sewage lift stations and would like more information on this lawsuit, we ask you to attend the neighborhood meeting.