The annual meeting on the Morgan Creek Homeowners Association was called last Tuesday. The meeting failed to meet a quorum for the election and a vote on our IRS status. Therefore, the meeting was deemed closed and to be reconvened via Zoom on December 4. Everyone is encouraged to get their VOTES OR PROXIES in before then so the results can be certified.
The following is a summary of the key issues raised in the Board meeting and open forum that followed:
- The Board asked for Committee reports from the various chairmen. Hats off to the Board for reinforcing this procedure instead of having Board members do the reporting. This promotes much better community involvement. More on this later.
- Landscape: The bocci court refurbishment is done. The changes to the putting greens in the villas is on hold because of recent rain. We have been asking and were promised a copy of the Procida contract for 2022when available. When asked again at the meeting we were told there now was an agreement and we would be sent a copy. (This has been done). The work of the Landscape committee on RFP’s which included extensive improvements in communications and performance accountability, and which Procidia and three other bidders agreed to in their response, were completely ignored in favor of this ”agreement” containing only a scope of work similar to prior years sole source agreements. The award action was done unilaterally by the Board without any input or discussion with the Landscape committee. Two members of the committee, one with over 10 years’ service, subsequently resigned as a result. We’ll discuss his further in a separate post as part of a disturbing trend in our HOA governance.
- Architectural Review: The Committee report started out with a general statement that applications received would be promptly processed and a smooth process would be followed. Only after being questioned by three residents did the chair agree that following the CC&R’s was important and would be observed. Note: Three members of this committee have been fired by the Board or quit over the Committee’s role in enforcing the CC&R’s. This vital issue will be discussed in more detail in a separate post.
- Safety: Speed monitors have been relocated again. Speeding continues to be a big problem. One speeder was clocked at 1 am at 48 MPH. The committee is looking into a speed bump on Morgan Creek Lane and additional ones on Waterstone.
- Welcoming: The committee has obtained new custom welcome bags. They continue to greet newcomers in person at a rate of about 6 per month.
- Golf Course: No new activity. A lot of discussion ensued over timely notification of homeowners when new submissions to the County and their responses are received by the Board. There were complaints of lack of timeliness by the board. The board committed to release what they could following attorney approval. It was pointed out that anyone could apply to the County on their own for access to the Dropbox containing these documents.
The question was asked concerning reinstatement of the Compliance committee and the issuance of liens for violations. Associa assured us that liens were being filed but specifics had to remain confidential. It was suggested that enforcement statistics be reported to owners in a newsletter. This led to a renewed plea that a newsletter be started to inform us of all matters of concern. Thus far, no action has been taken on this. The Board indicated they are looking into restoring the Compliance Committee.
The question came up concerning citing residents for parking in cutouts while visiting other residents. The board said it was working possible amendment to the CC&R’s addressing this, a long difficult process. Clearly something needs to be done in the short term to refine enforcement. Ball’s still in the Board’s court.
As always, comments are welcome.
Disturbing trend, indeed!
The former President had a singular focus – Golf – and our community suffered tremendously because of his lack of leadership and unwillingness to address community issues. His first act, within hours of being selected President, was the retention of Associa as our Management Company without consulting his fellow Board Members. It has been down hill since.
The current Board has revealed themselves to be a “do nothing” Board. We will continue to suffer under their inept leadership and unwillingness to address community concerns.
Concerning speeding on Pinehurst. I notice the speed sign was turned around to not catch incoming speeds into the neighborhood. 48 miles an hour is a slow speed for what I see coming down Pinehurst. Why aren’t we ever considered for speed bumps after begging for years. If there are ANY speed bumps put in I am assuming Pinehurst will be one of them. I am less worried about a parking violation and more worried about a hit child.
Speed bumps do not work! Just see the speeders on Kingsbarn, Westchester, etc.!! Watch these homeowners hit the speed bumps going over 45 miles an hour! If people would turn the drivers in, it would help. Everyone complains, yet they do nothing to help out. In previous years, Speeders have been fined for going over the posted speed limit. Multiple unpaid fines can result in a lien placed on the home. It isn’t that difficult to report people speeding to the Community Manager. Remember, there are cameras at all entrances. A brief description such as, date and time of speeder, address, etc., will provide the information for the data pulled from the photos. You can provide information anonymously.
There is another reason for no speed bumps. The fire department cannot get to a 911 call in an efficient manner.
They have demonstrated the difference in moving down a street with speed bumps. It can be the difference in life or death!
Pinehurst Community. Years ago (17). the HOA decided to plant Tulip trees between the street and the sidewalk areas. In the past few years, sidewalks are being destroyed by the trees. Large cracks, undulations, and encroaching a fire hydrant. I sent a detailed letter and photographs to the HOA months ago. A disc grinder is no longer the fix !
An Arborist was obviously never consulted as these growingTulip trees continue to crack and damage sidewalks. Largely on Pinehurst Drive. Yet we spend money at the Villas again and again ?
Lance Ward. Crystal Downs Ct.
Could you mean the Sycamore trees? Tulip trees were not considered street trees by Placer County 18 years ago. The Sycamore trees are awful and had the County known it would not have been the recommendation I am sure. Now each homeowner must take care of their trees, many have taken them out and replaced with a new recommended and approved street tree. They are all sick and need to be sprayed but they must all be sprayed and homeowners are not in agreement on this issue. I feel your pain.