Annual Member’s Meeting February 25, 2014 *Please be sure to sign in when you arrive

 Governing Board  President – Janice Barrilleaux  Vice President – Scott Gee  Treasurer – Andre Duplantier  Secretary: - Robert Broussard  Architectural Board: - Ron Anderson, Chris Betz, Richard Chandler & Tommy Unglesby  Volunteer Board: Meaghan Barton

 The board will present updated information for business conducted in 2013 and proposed objectives for the coming year.  The board will ask for objections to proposals. If there are no objections, an unanimous decision will be recorded. Otherwise, the discussion will be tabled and a vote will be held following the presentation.  There will be an opportunity for questions and answers following the presentation.

 Collections Summary  Financial Summary  City Sewer  Accomplishments  Maintenance  Proposed 2014 Projects  Dues  Board Nominations  Q&A

 2012  Dues received  66 of 70 (94%)  Dues received with assistance of Attorney (Lawyer Fees involved)  5  Liens recorded  6  Liens cancelled  2  2013  Dues received  67 of 70 (96%)  Dues received with assistance of Attorney (Lawyer Fees involved)  4  Liens recorded  6  Liens cancelled  1 (2 are pending cancellation)

 2014 Dues Collections  62 of 70 collected so far – 88%  Outstanding Dues:  8337 OrmandLynette & Calvin Adams  8241 OrmandSuoi Tran  8380 OakleySean Durham – one other lien  8329 OakleyVACANT  1780 AshlandKelvin & Alecia Robins – 4 other liens  1768 AshlandCharles and Carol Herndon  8596 OrmandJames & Wendy Boyd  8554 OrmandLaranda Wilson – 5 other liens

 2013 Liens Filed (and still open)  8380 Oakley  1780 Ashland (2012, 2011 and 2010 liens also filed)  8554 Ormand (2012, 2011, 2010, and 2009 liens also filed)  Older Liens  1958 Ashland – 2012 and 2011

 Current Cash Assets $ (including 2014 dues already deposited. As of 2/24/14)  2013 Income  $ Dues Received  $97.30 – Bank Interest (Also includes liens received)  2013 Expenses  $  2013 Net Savings (Before Land Sale)  -$

 2013 Land Sale  Income from Land Sale : $  Expenses from Land Sale: $  Net Land Sale: $  2013 Net Savings (After Land Sale)  $

Not counting Land Sale

 Work day where concrete posts were power washed and painted the Richland sign.  In early spring 2013, the security system consisting of three cameras was installed at the entrance. One records vehicles coming in, one records vehicles leaving and one records license plates.  A message board was also installed at the same time as the security system.  In the summer of 2013, we started quarterly newsletters to keep everyone updated on neighborhood happenings.  The entrance was decorated festively for fall, Christmas, Easter, and the Fourth of July. Seasonal flowers are also kept up.  The iron gate at the entrance which allowed viewing unto the unsightly ditch was sold and the proceeds used towards a solid wood fence and gate.  The 5 oak trees at the front entrance were pruned.  Second annual Fall Fest brought neighbors together for fun and fellowship.  Tract A was sold to the neighbors in our subdivision whose property abuts it thus saving the HOA money on maintenance and taxes.  Website & google group communication tools very helpful to neighbors.

 Ongoing: City sewer (details on separate slide) Changing attorneys due to conflict of interest Shootings on Mills property  Future projects: Maintenance of/replacing fence in front of neighborhood Replacing lights in front flowerbed Maintenance of sprinkler system Pruning of rose bushes in front beds Rewriting/reorganization of restrictions Welcome packets for newcomers

 Efforts to obtain City Sewer for Richland  June 18, 2013 – initial contact with city officials: Councilman Francis Nezianya and Public Works Director Chris Davezac. Were told Richland was not on the list due to speaking with “residents” (later found out to be one resident) but Mills Pointe, where Councilman Nezianya resides, was on the list. We indicated many folks were in fact interested.  July 8, 2013 – meeting with neighborhood residents and Mayor David Amrhein to get facts of city sewer.  August 8, 2013 – HOA vote on whether we want city sewer. 68% say YES.  August 27, HOA Board meets with Amrhein, Nezianya & Davezac in Mayor’s office when Mayor had not responded to requests to be added to city sewer list due to August 8 vote. At the meeting the Mayor indicated he wanted to hear from 100% of residents.

 Efforts to obtain City Sewer for Richland  Sept- December, 2013 – time spent by board contacting residents who did not vote, knocking on doors, sending s to try to get everyone’s vote to comply with the Mayor’s request.  January 15, 2014 – sent certified mail to Mayor a packet with residents’s vote and the summary showing 74% of the residents desired city sewer and asking when Richland will be approved (as Mills Pointe is) to be on the city sewer list. Also sent to all city councilmen. NO RESPONSE.  February 11, 2014 – sent to Mayor and city council asking for a response to January 15 letter. NO RESPONSE.  February 18, sent to Mayor Amrhein & Councilman Nezianya inviting them to speak at tonight’s meeting or, if unavailable, to send a written statement to be read on their behalf. NO RESPONSE

 What does the HOA maintain?  Frontage  Front fence, signage, ditch, etc.  Boulevard  Irrigation  lighting  Cul-de-sac  Drainage servitudes

 Board recommends maintaining dues at $300/yr.  This rate should sustain smaller projects similar to those completed in the past, and allow for enough reserves to cover unforeseen legal expenses, repairs, etc.

 Notices  Restrictions  Property subject at closing  Available at Clerk of Court  Posted on HOA website  Annual Meeting  Notice posted on Website  1 st Statement Mailing in December  2 nd Statement Mailing in February  Demand Letter  Lien

 Timeline for Dues (as stated in the By-Laws)  1 st Statement Mailed December 15  Payable February 1 st  Late after February 15th  2 nd Statement mailed in late February with $25 late fee  Collections process begins in March  Demand Letters go out in April  Liens Filed in May

 Fees  Interest  10% per annum  Demand letter  $75 Attorney fee, plus postage  May require multiple letters  Liens  $75 – Attorney fee for lien  $55 – Lien recording fee  $55 – Lien cancellation fee  $75 – Attorney fee for lien cancellation  $260 total, plus postage

 1 st Demand sent to Home Owner of record.  Will begin requesting address correction to increase success of future demands.  Historically has a 65-70% success rate.  Prior to filing lien, will perform “mini- abstract” to ensure accurate Home Owner information.  Send 2 nd Demand if necessary, otherwise file lien.  Follow up at 5yr mark to renew lien if necessary.

 Requirements  Must attend monthly board meetings (typically 11 per year). Absence for two or more meetings forfeits board membership.  Must be willing to serve and represent home owners in any public matter or public hearing affecting the subdivision.

 Q&A

 Slides available at  Information also available at our Facebook page: Richland Homeowners Association  Neighborhood Group 