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October, 2008 Deer Creek Ranch Board Of Directors Communication

Feedback from the 10/01/08 Deer Creek Ranch annual HOA meeting indicated that there was a desire for more and periodic communications from the Board regarding past and present activities.  Towards that end, this communication should serve as an initial attempt to answer that need now and on a periodic basis going forward.

2008 year to date saw a number of improvements within the boundaries of the HOA:

• Mulching at all of the common areas within the boundaries of the HOA.

•  Weed herbicide and fertilization of the common areas on Anderson Mill Road.

• Significant improvements to the Quiet Moon Amenity Center and pool area.

  • Some additional new furniture

  • New barbecue grills.

  • Painting, power washing and staining throughout.

  • Playscape shade cover.

  • Shade cover installation at the Zappa Swim Center, power washing & cleaning throughout and several new furniture pieces.

• Additional HOA area security patrols provided by the Travis County Sheriff’s Department.

• “No Parking” signs on Painter Pass and “5 Minute Mail Pick-up parking only” signs at the Zeppelin Mailboxes.

• Wi-Fi capabilities at both swimming centers.

• Enhanced access key security systems at both swim Centers. 

The Board of Directors met for their quarterly meeting on Wednesday, October 8, 2008, and the following was accomplished;

• The following were the results of the election;

  • John Bittner was appointed President of the DCR HOA Board of Directors.

  • Gary Wright was appointed Vice President of the DCR HOA Board of Directors.

  • Joan Surko was appointed Secretary of the DCR HOA Board of Directors.

• 2009 Landscape quotations were reviewed for mowing, trimming, etc...  As of this meeting we had only one additional quote available for review in addition to the quotation from Redd’s Landscaping.  It was decided to wait on receipt of the 3^rd quotation before making a decision on the 2009 landscaping contract award.

• Preliminary work on the 2009 annual budget was started.  Each line item was reviewed on an YTD expenditure basis and a number of line item expenditures were forecasted for 2009.  Considerable work yet remains on the budget and we hope to have it completed in mid/late December.

• Three significant expenditures are planned for 2009. They are as follows;

  • To construct solar lighted mailbox kiosks/covers at all mailbox locations within the entire HOA area.  Currently there are 13 mailbox locations, two of which have a kiosk/cover (but not lighted) built around/over the mailboxes.  We have started the quotation process and look to have that completed in mid/early December.  The BOD will make a decision once the quotation process is completed in concert with the 2009 budget and any resident input.

  • Landscaping improvements throughout the HOA area.  Trees, shrubs, ground cover to be replaced as necessary.  Additionally, irrigation and landscaping plans are in the works as well as estimates for the center median on Anderson Mill road, between Zappa Drive and Lime Creek Road.

  • Decking safety improvements/coatings at both the Zappa Swim Center and the Quiet Moon Amenity Center.

• Board conversation ensued about establishing a resident advisory committee.  A decision was tabled pending further definition regarding a website/newsletter/communications plan for the HOA.  It was also felt that overall, each member of the Board of Directors is easily accessible either by e-mail or by phone.  For now, Resident input is encouraged via this direct method of communications vs. through the establishment of any intermediate advisory council.

Respectfully Submitted;

John Bittner
Resident_director@deercreekranch.org

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Information about Parking on the Street in Deer Creek Ranch
(From George Basham, Association Attorney)

We are the attorneys for the Deer Creek Ranch Homeowners Association, Inc. and have been requested by the Board of Directors to address what we understand is an ongoing question of the meaning and intent of restrictions on on-street parking found in the Deer Creek Ranch Master Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions.

In general, the terms, conditions and restrictions found in the Declaration provide the terms of a “contract” between the original developer of the subdivision and all persons who subsequently bought properties within the subdivision. The Declaration was created and filed in the appropriate County records before any lots or improved properties were sold. All subsequent buyers bought their properties “subject to” the pre-existing provisions of the Declaration and by doing so each purchaser agrees with the developer and every other purchaser to be bound by those provisions.

What must be appreciated is that no one other than the developer and the subsequent purchasers are bound by those restrictions. They are not like a city ordinance which applies to everyone within the city limits whether they live there or not.

The parking restrictions found in the Declaration apply only to those who own property within the subdivision subject to the terms of the Declaration. They do not apply to guests or delivery persons or any other person. The streets in Deer Creek Ranch are public streets and while everyone, including guests or other visitors, are subject to any applicable city parking restrictions, those guests and visitors are not subject to the provisions of the Declaration.

In summary, absent any applicable municipal restrictions on street parking, visitors and guests may park anywhere in the streets of Deer Creek Ranch, even if residents are prohibited from parking in those same locations by the terms of the Declaration.

If a situation like this occurs residents are asked to contact Plateau Property Management (after hours number 1-888-728-2215) or a resident board member (info on web site). A towing company will called to remove the vehicle. Any legal fees or costs associated with the removal will be the responsibility of the vehicle owner.