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| Previous News and Announcements This page contains news and announcements concerning Mission Prairie and its residents as previously published on this site. WORKDAY: NOVEMBER 18, 2006 Thank you to all who participated in the neighborhood cleanup day. Projects included:
2007 Association Dues Increase to $450 (November 2006) The Homes Association approved a 25% increase (from $360 to $450) in annual dues for 2007. The dues are for the MPHA Operating Expenses as presented in the 2007 Budget. Capital improvements are not included in operating expenses, and would require additional funds for any such improvements. MPHA Meeting November 14, 2006 (November 2006) The Homes Association held a meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2006, with 19 of 47 homeowners attending. The following was accomplished:
There was extensive discussion regarding future capital improvements and possible assessments related to the improvements. The new Architectural Committee will be tasked to formulate a plan for discussion at a special meeting to be held this spring. Thank you to all the homeowners in attendance. Sprinkler System Repaired and Landscaping Completed (November 2006)
Thank you to any homeowners that may have been inconvenienced during the repairs. MPHA Meeting June 14, 2006 (June 2006) The Homes Association met on Wednesday, June 14, 2006. The special meeting was presided by Tom Chudy, President. The agenda was as follows:
$250 Special Assessment Unanimously Supported by Attending Home Owners (June 2006) At the special meeting called by the MPHA Board, the residents discussed the financial shortfall faced by the Association and the current needs of the Subdivision. As reported previously on this site (see previous news), the circumstances involving the transfer of control from the Developer to MPHA last October has left the Association with barely enough money to cover essential costs such as insurance, trash collection, and mowing. Many residents have given their time, effort and resources in order to reduce much of the labor cost typically associated with neighborhood upkeep for this year. However, the neighborhood has an immediate need for capital improvement, namely the replacement of the non-functioning sprinkler system for the entry and berm areas. After thorough discussion, the residents in attendance unanimously supported a special assessment in the amount of $250 per household to cover the cost of the sprinkler system (estimated at up to $10,000). The remainder of the assessment funds would be used to beautify the entry and common areas. The special assessment will be levied within the next 30 days. For more information regarding the assessment, please contact Tom Chudy or send an email to the Board by clicking here. Architectural Committee Established (June 2006) The Architectural Committee is made up of not less than three Residents and shall be responsible for:
The Committee shall
have 35 days to consider and act upon an application from the date
the application is filed (complete with any appropriate drawings or
other pertinent information). Social Committee (June 2006) The Social Committee may be established to plan and coordinate social events for the neighborhood. If you would like to serve on the Social Committee, please send an email to the committee by clicking here. Bylaws Adopted (June 2006) At the special meeting, a motion was made and passed to adopt new bylaws for the Association. Residents may access the bylaws on the Residents page (password required). NOTICE FOR RESIDENTS (June 2006) At the special meeting, it was discussed that many residents may not know about the deed restrictions and may inadvertently be in violation of some of the restrictions. Please visit the Residents page for a listing of the most applicable restrictions or to view the entire Declaration of Restrictions, Home Association Restrictions, and Bylaws. Homes Association Faces Financial Shortfall (April 2006) Last fall the developer of Mission Prairie, Charles Koehler, officially transferred control of Mission Prairie Homes Association to the Residents. Unfortunately, Koehler did not properly maintain the common areas, leaving the Association with substantial repairs having to be made to the irrigation system, entry lighting and signs, and common area landscape. Additionally, Koehler did not transfer money collected from Association Dues to the Association, meaning that the Association had no money for which to make the repairs necessitated by Koehler's lack of proper maintenance. Compounding matters is that some residents paid more dues than others, and in an effort to create fairness for all residents, the Board applied a credit to those residents who had paid money previous to 2005. 2006 Annual
Income
Normal Annual Income With the repairs needed combined with normal association expenses and minimum upkeep such as lawn mowing, insurance, lighting, and water, the Association faces a substantial shortfall for 2006. Typical
Budget Items (estimated): Additional Repairs: TOTAL BUDGET & REPAIRS: $36,250 In the case of the irrigation system, the Board is investigating possible recourse with the developer for repairs/replacement, but it is doubtful we will be able to recoup any funds for that. Thanks to residents who have given their time, effort and resources, the Board has been able to reduce much of the labor cost typically associated with neighborhood upkeep. As a result, the Association will be able to make do this year, barring any unforeseen expenses, by providing just the minimum services. However, many of the additional needed repairs will have to be tabled until next year. The Board asks that residents be patient as it works its way out of the mess Koehler left us in.
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The common area
sprinkler system has been repaired, and the landscaping for the
entry signs is complete. The system repair cost $3,750, landscaping
cost $6,200, and aeration and seeding of the common area cost
$1,800. Total is $11,750 which is equal to the amount collected from
the special assessment.