Champion Lakes HOA Annual Board Meeting Tuesday, March 25, 2025

Champion Lakes HOA Annual Board Meeting Tuesday, March 25, 2025 7:00 pm
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AGENDA

  1. Determine votes present by roll call, check-in procedure, # of Proxy Ballots.
    1. Live: John & June Hering, Tania Ware,
    2. Proxy Ballots: John have 17 in hand
  2. Announcement of quorum
  3. Proof of notice of meeting (eblast, posted yard sign, notices hand distributed to homes)
  4. Call to Order & Approval of the Agenda (7:00pm)
  5. Approval of minutes of preceding meeting(s):
    1. 9/24/2024 Minutes from the Budget Meeting

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      Motion was made to accept the minutes as posted on the Champion Lakes website
      Motion passed

  6. Reports
    1. President’s Report
      1. Thank you for attending this meeting. Why? 3 points
      2. Stay Informed
        1. Yes, you have access to meeting minutes, email updates, and the Web Site, but they are just highlights of what is happening. By attending this HOA budget meeting you’re able to hear the discussions, recommendations, and concerns first-hand. You can learn more about how and why decisions were made and what is in the works for the future.
      3. Get Involved
        1. This is a great opportunity to make your voice heard if there is something you have questions about or want to share regarding what is happening in our community. You can think about things you like to do and put your talents to use and make a positive difference in our neighborhood.
        2. Neighborhood Activities
          1. Champion Lakes Garage Yard Sale
          2. Spring / Fall Block Parties
          3. Neighborhood Movie Night
          4. Neighborhood Watch Program (National Night Out)
        3. Understand Community Management
          1. You pay dues every year, but do you know how that money is being spent? Do you know why the HOA had to lower or increase fees? By attending this meeting you can gain more insight into exactly what decisions are being made and how the community is being managed. Thank you for joining us this evening. Welcome our new members!!!!
    2. Treasurer’s Report
      1. Financials are available in your TownSq Ap
        1. Feb 2024 $53,671 and Feb 2025 $65,632
        2. Checking $42,017; MM $23,614; (Reserves)
        3. Total Assessments Expected: $41,000 (Received thru Feb: $35,550)
          1. $12,000 in delinquency
        4. Feb Administration Expenses: $693
        5. $889 monthly contribution to Reserves
        6. Monthly Landscape $750
        7. Electric $39 Water $90
      2. Neighborhood Watch Report
        1. National Night Out, Tuesday, Oct 7th , 2025
        2. Bus stop incident
        3. Other
      3. Architectural Review Committee (ARC)
        1. Procedure for making changes on the outside of house/property ARC Outside Home Change Request.
        2. Devin.McNeal@goodwintx.com
        3. Violations to our Covenants and Bylaws being pursued
        4. Yard of the Month, put it back in the 2026 budget?
      4. Thank you to Devin McNeal and Goodwin Management Company for their service to Champion Lakes, Rowlett.
  7. Unfinished or Old Business
    1. Repair of brick wall – completed ($16,400)
    2. How to handle complaints
      1. For criminal activity – Dial 911 Non-emergency Rowlett# 972-412-6200
      2. For HOA Bylaw infractions –
        1. Submit your complaint on your Goodwin Portal – https://goodwintx.com/ https://app.townsq.io/login
        2. Contact one of your HOA Board members
      3. New business
        1. Election of directors
          1. Andrew Piering, HOA Board expires 3/2026
          2. John Hering, HOA Board expires 3/2027
          3. Tania Ware, HOA Board expires 3/2027
          4. Motion was made to accept John Hering and Tania Ware as board members.
            1. Motion passed
        2. (Tabled from last meeting) Homeowners’ support for the HOA Board to pursue Homeowners who are past due on their assessments.
          1. Yes/No? Do the Homeowners of Champion Lakes want Goodwin Management and the HOA Board to more aggressively pursue Homeowners who are late on paying their assessments?
          2. Yes/No? Do the Homeowners approve of the letters, fees, and legal costs?
          3. It was suggested that an email also be sent to delinquents on top of the letters they are receiving in the mail.
        3. Ongoing Sprinkler Maintenance (Getting estimate for 4 leaks)
        4. Dead Tree by creek
        5. Engage GoodLease Rental Registration Program
          1. Presentation of the Resolution for adoption (Attachment 1)
            1. A motion was made and seconded to approve the resolution.
            2. There was some discussion regarding the clarity of the enrollment fees, assuring homeowners that there is no additional cost or raised dues to cover this expense. Discussion regarding the “management” of GoodLease. It was noted that their role would be to enforce the CL HOA Covenants, Bylaws and Amendments without taking on the role of “managing the rentals” as a management company would.
              1. The motion passed with a majority vote of the homeowners without any objection votes.
        6. Republic Trash – complaints about the trash pick up. It was noted that trash is being picked up the 3 rd week of the month. It was suggested that we post a sign in the entrance when “bulk trash week” is happening. Be sure the trash can is closed, and no trash next to the bin will be picked up manually

Next Scheduled Meetings:
HOA Board Meeting to vote on Board Positions
HOA Annual Budget Meeting: Fall of 2025
Adjournment: Time – 8:02 pm