last Tuesday an open Board meeting was held in person at Creek Ranch School. We were unable to attend. However, one of our members graciously offered to take notes for us. Her unedited comments appear below

“The May 19th HOA meeting was packed with updates, controversy, and more than a little drama.

The Landscape Committee reported that the major 2025 backlog landscape projects have now been completed and the community is finally getting back on track. One of the biggest highlights was the approval of landscape maintenance along the golf course areas, the Pinehurst/Vineyard entry, Longmeadow Ridge, and Bridalwood. Many residents have been asking for attention to these areas for a long time, so it was encouraging to hear that work is finally moving forward.

The committee thanked the board for their quick attention to approving contracts and projects needed to stabilize and improve the community landscaping moving into 2026.

Rick also gave the ARC report, and it was nice to see him back serving as chair of the committee after previously being removed under the prior board majority. ARC activity has increased significantly, with dozens of applications processed over the last several weeks. Stephanie was not happy about Rick’s reinstatement and made it known. Steven made a comment and at one point gestured and told Rick to “come at me” then made an “L” sign on his forehead and calling Rick a loser.  It was shocking behavior.  

Unfortunately, tensions escalated further in the meeting surrounding Stephanie Bernal’s board seat.

The board discussed whether Stephanie still qualified to serve after selling her home within Morgan Creek. Stephanie stated she purchased another home in the community.  The board requested proof of ownership which she refused to provide.  She was given the opportunity to do so and refused.  Several homeowners and board members pointed out that intent is not ownership. Houses fall out of escrow all the time.  Our bylaws state that a board member must be an owner.  Without a recorded deed showing ownership of another property within the association, the board determined she no longer met the qualifications to serve as a director and voted to vacate the seat until the next election.  

The overwhelming sentiment in the room appeared supportive of the decision.

Stephanie became extremely upset during the discussion, repeatedly interrupting the proceedings and threatening legal action. As she stormed out of the meeting, she stated that she would be “back,” that she was contacting her attorney, and that “all of you will pay.” It was honestly a pretty shocking and unprofessional display.

There were also several homeowner questions regarding HOA finances, reserve accounts, and whether the governing documents related to cost centers and dues allocations can legally be changed or reinterpreted. That discussion will likely continue at future meetings given the amount of community concern surrounding it.

Additional updates included:
• Reserve balances now approaching approximately $3.75 million
• Increased compliance inspections throughout the community
• Progress on the ButterflyMX gate transition and that GateKing will be removed at the end of the month. If you haven’t updated your RFID tag, contact Brian at the Walerga cottage.
• The Walerga gate damaged in the prior accident was removed today so it can be repaired at the vendor’s shop. The HOA is hoping to have it reinstalled by Friday. In the meantime, security will prioritize monitoring that gate.
• Confirmation that the golf course housing proposal remains active and is continuing through the county review process

At the end of the meeting, Steven launched into another lengthy dissertation about the “proper” way meetings should be run, including references to Robert’s Rules and even commentary touching on executive session matters. Most people in the room just seemed over his constant theatrics.

Overall, Lorenzo ran a very structured meeting and those in attendance and online appeared very supportive of the new board majority.”