If you missed our annual meeting, no worries! Here’s a quick recap of everything we discussed, including recent achievements, current projects, and our plans for 2025.

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Community Improvements Completed in 2024

We've had a busy year and accomplished several important projects. Here's what’s been done:

• Storm Drain Repairs: Fixed multiple lopsided and damaged storm drains.

• New Sidewalks: Added sidewalks around the retention pond for safer walks.

• Landscaping: Seeded and leveled the berm, which now has lush green grass!

• Additional Lighting: Installed new lamp posts around key areas, though not as many as we hoped.

Ongoing Improvements

There are still a few projects we’re working on:

• Top Coat of Asphalt: The developer has promised to apply the final top coat of asphalt by spring. The city is following up to ensure this happens.

• Community Lamp Posts: Unfortunately, no more lamp posts will be added beyond what we currently have. We placed them in areas with pre-existing wiring.

Community Facilities Maintenance

We’ve also tackled some maintenance issues this year, particularly focusing on the pool and landscaping:

• Pool Area: Ongoing issues with cleanliness led us to vet new pool maintenance vendors to keep things tidy. The bathrooms have been a particular concern, but new contractors should improve this in 2025.

• Security Cameras: Cameras have been installed around the pool and gate to prevent damage and identify those responsible if something happens. These cameras are on a closed loop, meaning footage is only accessible on-site if needed.

CCR Updates

We made a couple of small but impactful changes to our community rules this year:

• Fireworks Policy: Now aligned with city regulations, so any issues are handled by the city rather than the HOA.

• Trash Can Visibility: You can now store trash cans on the side of your house without needing to hide them. This better reflects what residents prefer.

Community Engagement

To foster better communication, we’ve taken a few steps:

• New Bulletin Board: Installed at the pool house for HOA updates and community events. Contact us if you want to post something.

• Survey: We want your input on potential rule changes! Fill out our survey linked on the HOA website or Facebook group to share your thoughts.

Financial Overview & 2025 Budget

Budget Changes

Our HOA fee is increasing slightly from $37 to $40 per month in 2025. Here’s why:

• Inflation: Costs have risen, especially for landscaping, pool maintenance, and insurance.

• Expanded Coverage: We added an umbrella insurance policy to cover any accidents around the pool and common areas, ensuring we’re all protected.

• Landscaping Costs: With more green areas like the berm, mowing costs have increased.

Despite these changes, our HOA fees are still the lowest among those managed by our property company, which is a huge win for us!

Plans for 2025

Here’s what to expect in the coming year:

• Additional Pool Furniture: Adding more chairs and tables at the pool for everyone to enjoy, especially with our growing community.

• Social Events: We’re focusing on more frequent, smaller community gatherings instead of larger, one-off events like the 4th of July party.

• Better Pool Maintenance: Clean bathrooms at the pool will be a top priority for 2025!

Board Updates

• Re-election: Tim was re-elected as the HOA President. Thanks to everyone who supported him!

• Interested in Joining the Board?: If you’d like to be more involved, let us know. We’d love to have enthusiastic members join the team.

Participate & Share Your Thoughts!

We want to hear from you! Fill out the survey linked on our HOA website or Facebook group to let us know your thoughts on rule changes. Your feedback is crucial in shaping our neighborhood.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out on our Facebook group or via the contact form on springcreekfarms.org. Let’s make Spring Creek Farms an even better place to live together!