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As your newly seated HOA Board, we’re about six weeks into our term. We’ve hit the ground running on a number of important initiatives and appreciate your patience as we work to improve key areas of our community operations. Below is a high-level update to keep you informed on our focus areas and progress:

 

We’ve identified and begun correcting several issues in how financials were recorded and reported in the past. We’re working closely with Crest to ensure better alignment between budget expectations and how actuals are tracked. As part of this, we’ve introduced a clear, user-friendly monthly financial summary and forecast to give the board and community better visibility into year-end projections.

 

The North Harris County Regional Water Authority (NHCRWA) pipeline project is moving forward, and we’re actively engaged in negotiations around easements and tree preservation. A portion of the project will affect visibility near the community center and along Barker Cypress. We’ll continue to update residents as more details and timelines become available.

 

To increase transparency, we’re now streaming HOA board meetings online for residents who can’t attend in person. This is part of our broader effort to make board business more accessible and inclusive.

 

We’re working on streamlining the Architectural Review Committee (ARC) process, which has been confusing due to multiple overlapping documents. AMaster ARC Guide is being developed by consolidating deed restrictions, builder guidelines, and board motions. Once finalized, it will serve as the consistent, go-to reference for all modification requests. We also welcome new volunteers to support ARC activities. Please reach out if interested.

We’ve also encouraged Crest to explore using AI tools to improve the online ARC submission and tracking process.

 

We’re evaluating the long-term design and surfacing of the new pickleball court, including striping adjustments and the possible use of the Rightway overlay system after the concrete cures. In addition, we’re introducing:

A Pickleball Court Chair (please contact Dan Forlenza if interested)
A Pickleball Court Grand Opening Event targeted for early September
Court Rules and Etiquette Guidelines to help address community concerns

We’re reviewing and evaluating the deed enforcement process to ensure consistency, fairness, and communication transparency. More to come on this in future updates.

 

We know everyone’s time is valuable. To help increase community engagement and respect your time, we’ve taken steps to streamline board meetings by staying focused and better organized. In fact, our first board meeting concluded in under 90 minutes.

 

We’ve also implemented:

A resident feedback form during the Open Forum to ensure concerns are documented and followed up on.
Better tracking of inbound HOA emails to ensure timely responses.
A commitment to answer procedural or informational questions during meetings or follow up directly afterward.

These improvements aim to make participation easier, communication clearer, and your voice more effectively heard.

 We know there’s more to do, but we’re committed to moving the Association forward and strengthening our community together.