Berry Creek HOA General Meeting

November 15, 2021 at 6:00 pm

Berry Creek Clubhouse and via Google Meet

Welcome

Introduction of Board Members

Current Improvements and Updates

  • Pool coping was replaced in late spring.  This was a big expense, but had not been done in the last 15 years.
    • Cooper Locksmith replaced the lock on the front door to a new system. 
    • The clubhouse concrete porches were stained and the clubhouse doors were painted.
    •  The sprinkler system was maintained and repairs made as needed.
    • Bagworms and Army worms were treated in the 6 acres of green space. 
    • Landscaping was done after freeze and ice storm damage. 
    • Rock work is being done to help with retention and erosion control in the garden homes.
    • The clubhouse exterior will be stained.
    • One new home was built in the Garden Homes, and we approved plans for a new home at the end of Shiloh. 
    • We still have one year left on our lawn care contract, but we will begin looking at landscaping companies/lawn care in January 2022. 
    • There were a few covenant issues in 2021, but all residents have been receptive to HOA requests.

Financial Report

  • 2021 Budget
    • All dues were paid in 2021. 
    • All expenses are the same except the pool chemicals, which increased in August 2021. 
  • 2022 Proposed Budget
    • Cost of pool chemicals is adjusted after 2021 increase.
    • Electric and Water bills will go up for 18 months.  Gas will go up for 20 years. 
  • 2022 Proposed Capital Improvements
    • The following items have been suggested as 2022 improvements: park benches around the playground, another sunshade at the pool or playground, security cameras at the entrances and clubhouse.

Committee Reports

  • Social Committee
    • We had a 4th of July Cookout
    • We had a SnoCone night before Back to School 
    • There will be a Holiday Party in December
    • In 2022, we hope to have more events including a movie night at the pool.
    • We are still looking for more people who want to help, plan, and organize at social events. 
  • Welcome Committee
    • We welcomed around 25 new families to the neighborhood this year.

Questions and Comments:

  • Can we consider getting stop signs placed at neighborhood intersections?
    • We will have to contact the city to do a traffic study. 
  • Construction on 19th Updates
    • The neighborhood being built on 19th will be 9 lots and they are not connected or a part of Berry Creek.  There are 4 new lots at the west end of Cypress Mill that may be built on in the future.  The plans show a cul-de-sac/turn around at the end of Cypress Mill.  The HOA will need to discuss bringing the 4 lots in the Berry Creek at a later date. 

Adjourn: The meeting was adjourned at 6:21pm.