Hunter’s Cove Home Owner’s Association (HCHOA) Annual Meeting 21 Sept 2013
Agenda Association Structure Management Strategy C&R Enforcement Process Budget Code of Ethics Elections Police Presentation
Elections To Be Held at End of Meeting Board Member Position Available
Association Structure
HCHOA Leadership BOARD Erica Davies Rhonda Holsonback Vacant Seat OFFICERS Brandy Goleman – Pres. Chris Haas – V.P. Kimela Avery – Treas. Amy Delcambre – Sec.
Organization Chart Home Owners Board Members (x3) PresidentVice President Architectural Committee Community Committee Vendor Management Treasurer C & R Committee BillingSecretarySocial Media Welcoming Committee Newsletter
Committees Architectural Committee – Home Improvement Review/Approval – Common Area Planning – Safety & Security Community Committee – Neighborhood Yard Sale – Event Planning, Festivals, Cookouts – Vendor power – Decorations Covenants & Restrictions Committee (C&R) – Enforcement – C&R Development and Revision Welcoming Committee – New Residents – New Arrivals (Babies)
Management Strategy
HCHOA Management Strategy Mission and Vision Preserve & Enhance Property and Community – Pillars of Association Community Security (Safety) Maintenance Enrichment
HCHOA Management Strategy Mission Our mission is to enhance the quality of life in our neighborhood through management of common areas, enforcement of covenants and restrictions, support of initiatives that strengthen bonds among residents, and investment in capital improvements that benefit the greater good. Vision To cultivate a safe, enjoyable and family orientated community dedicated to the enhancement of the neighborhood's common good and appeal while respecting and preserving the collective rights and interests of homeowners through sound financial decision making and administration of HOA covenants and restrictions.
HCHOA Management Strategy Preserve & Enhance Property and Community Enhance beauty – Preserve/improve common area curb appeal – Maintain or increase property values Safety and security of common areas – Proper Lighting – Clean and Safe structures – Minimize risk Association between the above goals
Pillars of Association COMMUNITYCOMMUNITY SECURITYSECURITY MAINTENANCEMAINTENANCE ENRICHMENTENRICHMENT HUNTER’S COVE
Community Enhancement of Community Relations – Communication – Events Neighbor Effects – Positive (Increase) – Negative (Decrease) Leveraging Economies of Scale Communication among homeowners
Security Neighborhood Safety Personal/Home Security Common areas safety and security Lighting Drainage Security/Safety External influence Insurance
Maintenance Common Areas – Lawn Care – Cleanliness – Fences – Gazebo – Entrances – Retention Ponds – Signs Covenants & Restrictions Financials
Enrichment Neighborhood Events Common Area Curb Appeal Capital Improvements
Covenants & Restrictions Enforcement Processes
Violation Process A list is compiled from the Board, Officers, Committees and Home Owners complaints and notifications Violations are notated 2-3 times prior to notification letter being sent out A deadline to correct the violation is addressed in the letter If the violation is not corrected within specified time frame a fine is applied to the Home Owner's account Additional fines are applied for continuous violations If the fines are not paid, the same rule applies as HOA dues, interest accrues and Lien is placed on property
Fees/Assessessments Bylaw Article II, Section 9
Notice Process Bylaws, Article II, Sec. 10
Budget
FY13 Budget Actual Expenses = $46,402 – Electrical Repairs $3,970 – Insurance = $6,993 – Alabama Power = $20,754 – Water = $201 – Lawn Care = $9,900 – Maintenance = $1825 – Income tax = $200 – Property Tax = $1,165 – Admin = $600 – Website =$115 – HOA Sign$679 Current Balance =$71, Fenced Allocations =$68,500 Operating Balance =$
Fenced (Capital) Allocations $5,000 Common Area Beautification $2,500 to Community Committee $1,000 Welcoming Committee $35,000 Community Center $15,000 Rainy Day Fund $4,000 Electrical $4,000 Retention Pond $2,000 Gazebo Repairs/Stain
FY13 Projects Front Entrance Electrical Repairs/Upgrades HOA Sign (Purchased) Website Purchased (In Development) Hired Commercial Lawn Care Service & Commercial Maintenance Company Retention Pond Clean up (In-works) Community Beautification Planning Storage Unit (Rented) Drainage safety items (Ongoing)
Projected FY14 Budget Proj. FY13 Operating Carryover = $2,614 Projected Income = $57,515 Projected Expenses =$56,015 – Electrical =$5,000 – Insurance =$7,200 – Retention Ponds =$3,500 – Alabama Power =$22,000 – Water = $700 – Lawn Care =$12,000 – Maintenance =$2,500 – Income Tax =$500 – Property Tax =$2,500 – Website =$615 – Admin =$1,000 Proj Remaining Oper. Budget =$3,899
Capital Improvement Planning Community Center Permanent clean up of retention ponds Connecting all sidewalks Continued improvement of drainage gutters Speed bumps/humps on straight away roads Traffic flow enhancements in roundabout Additional signage at other entrances Improved street lighting
Code of Ethics
Board/Officers/Committee Ethics All decision making will be made in the best interest of the Community as a whole, not the individual decision maker No Board Member, Officer, Committee Person shall gain from decision making unless it is collectively for the community Financial or Incentive Compensation will never be considered for any position The Board, Officers and Committees will welcome any suggestions and comments from all Home/Lot Owners
Elections
Police Presentation
HCHOA