Hi all Perhaps some clarification about the large sum being held for the coming need for the streets in our neighborhood is needed. Here is my understanding.  As our streets are private and not public, we will at some point need to completely resurface the streets, a massive undertaking. Much like the AC/heating in our homes. this will come due in the next few years given the age of our neighborhood. Those of us who have been here since the early beginning have been contributing to this savings fund, as it were. If we are not good stewards of this fund and it is not there when a large project is needed, a sizeable assessment will be levied on each of us. This might make it difficult to sell homes in our neighborhood and a hardship. We long time residents built this for our community. I think we can improve the park within our current budget as we have done over the last ten or more years. We all enjoy the community gatherings there. It is part of the hill country appeal with open space. I think it might be a bit deceiving in size. As I understand, it does not extend to the access road. Perhaps that can be clarified. For us, there is value in living in a multi- generational neighborhood. That is why we stay. We have made friends from the youngest of us to the oldest. Some of us raised grandchildren here. We do understand the needs young families have and we think we live in a place where neighbors reach out because they see our needs. I hope this never changes, even when we do leave. Respectfully, Julia On Monday, October 19, 2020 Greg Anderson via Discussion <discussion@lists.limestoneranchhoa.com> wrote: Thanks Ray.  -------- Original message --------From: Ray Perry via Discussion <discussion@lists.limestoneranchhoa.com> Date: 10/19/20  11:27 AM  (GMT-06:00) To: Limestone Ranch HOA discussion <discussion@lists.limestoneranchhoa.com> Cc: Ray Perry <perry_ray@sbcglobal.net> Subject: Re: [Limestone Ranch Discussion] HOA Board I agree. The current board is doing great!!!Sent from my iPhone> On Oct 19, 2020, at 12:01 PM, Patti Schroeder via Discussion <discussion@lists.limestoneranchhoa.com> wrote:> > Mr. Trenz,> > You may be well intentioned, but I feel the current board has balanced the needs of the entire community, not just the families with small children.> > I enjoy not having streetlights.  Most neighbors keep their lights on and can make it difficult to sleep at night.  If a homeowner wants a light in the front of their house, they would be required to pay for the installation (around 2 to 3k), plus electrician install up to 1k, and pay the utility bill. I don’t see that the association should cover this cost and legally doesn’t have to.  Again, it would be put back on the homeowner.  > > As for the park,  if the parents wish, they could funnel some of there own money or time to addressing issues.  Honestly, I see the park is rarely used, as most neighbors have their own oasis in their backyard. > > Our community also has the option of joining the Fair Oaks Ranch Country Club across the highway on a social rate, that would include all the amenities you are looking for.  > > We moved from a subdivision in Friendswood outside of Houston, where the wish list grew longer and more expensive every year.  I enjoy paying lower fees and the Board balances all needs of the community.> > Sincerely,> > Patti Schroeder> > > > > Sent from my iPad> >> On Oct 18, 2020, at 9:01 PM, Brian Trenz via Discussion <discussion@lists.limestoneranchhoa.com> wrote:>> >> Good evening;>> >> My name is Brian Trenz and I am running for the HOA board. I know many of you don’t know me, but I have spoken to a number of residents about our community and their concerns.>> >> I understand that our current board members have done and are doing the best job they can.   However, I see a lot of families moving in the neighborhood and a lot of kids.  The community is changing; perhaps, the board must change to meet this evolution.>> >> For example, I have been to our park many times.  If our Board Members had young children, they would have seen the crumbling park without the need for complaint from the community.  >> >> Also, I am an avid runner. I notice that the lack of street signs make our streets feel unsafe at night.  I also noticed that our speed bumps are broken and for some reason, we have speed bumps 6 feet before 2 stop signs. I don’t think I have ever seen that before.>> >> Despite those anomalies, our Board proposes to re-surface the streets.  I also noticed that our board spends a ton of money on administration costs.  And we have still not dealt with the lawsuit pending against our community. >> >> As a lawyer, I know how to fight lawsuits like the frivolous one filed against us.  I also know that we can legally manage our own community.  Sometimes, change is needed to placate changing times.>> >> As a Dad, I see our park as a beautiful place full of potential.  A basketball court.  A dog park.  A functioning playground.  I can’t see anything wrong with our streets.  I can see more pressing concerns.>> >> I would ask that you Vote for me because I want to help fix those things that we all see but maybe ignore.  Many of you received a campaign flyer from me on your door.  Many of you may have known the other Board Members for longer, and as a result may doubt my ability to make a difference. But I think the strongest indicator of my ability is the wave of emails and informational letters you received from the current board just a couple of days after my campaign flyer went out.>> >> >> Thank You and Have a great weekend.>> >> Sincerely, >> Brian Trenz and Family >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________>> Discussion mailing list>> Discussion@lists.limestoneranchhoa.com>> >> To manage your subscription to this list, or to unsubscribe, please visit:>> http://lists.limestoneranchhoa.com/mailman/listinfo/discussion_lists.limestoneranchhoa.com> > > _______________________________________________> Discussion mailing list> Discussion@lists.limestoneranchhoa.com> > To manage your subscription to this list, or to unsubscribe, please visit:> http://lists.limestoneranchhoa.com/mailman/listinfo/discussion_lists.limestoneranchhoa.com_______________________________________________Discussion mailing listDiscussion@lists.limestoneranchhoa.comTo manage your subscription to this list, or to unsubscribe, please visit:http://lists.limestoneranchhoa.com/mailman/listinfo/discussion_lists.limestoneranchhoa.com _______________________________________________ Discussion mailing list Discussion@lists.limestoneranchhoa.com To manage your subscription to this list, or to unsubscribe, please visit: http://lists.limestoneranchhoa.com/mailman/listinfo/discussion_lists.limestoneranchhoa.com

Julia, thanks for the clarity. That is correct on the streets. We own the curbs and streets and are responsible for the upkeep. We do a reserve study every 5 years to get updates on what is recommended after a site visit and study. It's more preventative maintenance than repairs. We have delayed the streets for 2 years now. We have a fund to ensure we can have a healthy financial statement to take care of our immediate and future expenses. We don't want to raise the assessment fees if we can manage our expenses and bring the best value for the homeowners dollars. We are given the responsibility to be good stewards of your dollars. The back park fence is the end of our property. It does not go to the access road. That is owned by a development company.. Thank Julia for providing the clarity. You were spot on. TA On Mon, Oct 19, 2020 at 1:44 PM Julia Moore via Discussion < discussion@lists.limestoneranchhoa.com> wrote: > > Hi all > > Perhaps some clarification about the large sum being held for the coming > need for the streets in our neighborhood is needed. Here is my > understanding. As our streets are private and not public, we will at some > point need to completely resurface the streets, a massive undertaking. Much > like the AC/heating in our homes. this will come due in the next few years > given the age of our neighborhood. Those of us who have been here since the > early beginning have been contributing to this savings fund, as it were. If > we are not good stewards of this fund and it is not there when a large > project is needed, a sizeable assessment will be levied on each of us. This > might make it difficult to sell homes in our neighborhood and a hardship. > We long time residents built this for our community. > I think we can improve the park within our current budget as we have done > over the last ten or more years. We all enjoy the community gatherings > there. It is part of the hill country appeal with open space. > I think it might be a bit deceiving in size. As I understand, it does not > extend to the access road. Perhaps that can be clarified. > > For us, there is value in living in a multi- generational neighborhood. > That is why we stay. We have made friends from the youngest of us to the > oldest. Some of us raised grandchildren here. We do understand the needs > young families have and we think we live in a place where neighbors reach > out because they see our needs. I hope this never changes, even when we do > leave. > > Respectfully, > Julia > On Monday, October 19, 2020 Greg Anderson via Discussion < > discussion@lists.limestoneranchhoa.com> wrote: > Thanks Ray. > > -------- Original message --------From: Ray Perry via Discussion < > discussion@lists.limestoneranchhoa.com> Date: 10/19/20 11:27 AM > (GMT-06:00) To: Limestone Ranch HOA discussion < > discussion@lists.limestoneranchhoa.com> Cc: Ray Perry < > perry_ray@sbcglobal.net> Subject: Re: [Limestone Ranch Discussion] HOA > Board I agree. The current board is doing great!!!Sent from my iPhone> On > Oct 19, 2020, at 12:01 PM, Patti Schroeder via Discussion < > discussion@lists.limestoneranchhoa.com> wrote:> > Mr. Trenz,> > You may > be well intentioned, but I feel the current board has balanced the needs of > the entire community, not just the families with small children.> > I enjoy > not having streetlights. Most neighbors keep their lights on and can make > it difficult to sleep at night. If a homeowner wants a light in the front > of their house, they would be required to pay for the installation (around > 2 to 3k), plus electrician install up to 1k, and pay the utility bill. I > don’t see that the association should cover this cost and legally doesn’t > have to. Again, it would be put back on the homeowner. > > As for the > park, if the parents wish, they could funnel some of there own money or > time to addressing issues. Honestly, I see the park is rarely used, as > most neighbors have their own oasis in their backyard. > > Our community > also has the option of joining the Fair Oaks Ranch Country Club across the > highway on a social rate, that would include all the amenities you are > looking for. > > We moved from a subdivision in Friendswood outside of > Houston, where the wish list grew longer and more expensive every year. I > enjoy paying lower fees and the Board balances all needs of the community.> > > Sincerely,> > Patti Schroeder> > > > > Sent from my iPad> >> On Oct 18, > 2020, at 9:01 PM, Brian Trenz via Discussion < > discussion@lists.limestoneranchhoa.com> wrote:>> >> Good evening;>> >> > My name is Brian Trenz and I am running for the HOA board. I know many of > you don’t know me, but I have spoken to a number of residents about our > community and their concerns.>> >> I understand that our current board > members have done and are doing the best job they can. However, I see a > lot of families moving in the neighborhood and a lot of kids. The > community is changing; perhaps, the board must change to meet this > evolution.>> >> For example, I have been to our park many times. If our > Board Members had young children, they would have seen the crumbling park > without the need for complaint from the community. >> >> Also, I am an > avid runner. I notice that the lack of street signs make our streets feel > unsafe at night. I also noticed that our speed bumps are broken and for > some reason, we have speed bumps 6 feet before 2 stop signs. I don’t think > I have ever seen that before.>> >> Despite those anomalies, our Board > proposes to re-surface the streets. I also noticed that our board spends a > ton of money on administration costs. And we have still not dealt with the > lawsuit pending against our community. >> >> As a lawyer, I know how to > fight lawsuits like the frivolous one filed against us. I also know that > we can legally manage our own community. Sometimes, change is needed to > placate changing times.>> >> As a Dad, I see our park as a beautiful place > full of potential. A basketball court. A dog park. A functioning > playground. I can’t see anything wrong with our streets. I can see more > pressing concerns.>> >> I would ask that you Vote for me because I want to > help fix those things that we all see but maybe ignore. Many of you > received a campaign flyer from me on your door. Many of you may have known > the other Board Members for longer, and as a result may doubt my ability to > make a difference. But I think the strongest indicator of my ability is the > wave of emails and informational letters you received from the current > board just a couple of days after my campaign flyer went out.>> >> >> Thank > You and Have a great weekend.>> >> Sincerely, >> Brian Trenz and Family >> > >> >> >> _______________________________________________>> Discussion > mailing list>> Discussion@lists.limestoneranchhoa.com>> >> To manage your > subscription to this list, or to unsubscribe, please visit:>> > http://lists.limestoneranchhoa.com/mailman/listinfo/discussion_lists.limestoneranchhoa.com> > > > _______________________________________________> Discussion mailing > list> Discussion@lists.limestoneranchhoa.com> > To manage your > subscription to this list, or to unsubscribe, please visit:> > http://lists.limestoneranchhoa.com/mailman/listinfo/discussion_lists.limestoneranchhoa.com_______________________________________________Discussion > mailing listDiscussion@lists.limestoneranchhoa.comTo manage your > subscription to this list, or to unsubscribe, please visit: > http://lists.limestoneranchhoa.com/mailman/listinfo/discussion_lists.limestoneranchhoa.com > _______________________________________________ > Discussion mailing list > Discussion@lists.limestoneranchhoa.com > > To manage your subscription to this list, or to unsubscribe, please visit: > > http://lists.limestoneranchhoa.com/mailman/listinfo/discussion_lists.limestoneranchhoa.com > _______________________________________________ > Discussion mailing list > Discussion@lists.limestoneranchhoa.com > > To manage your subscription to this list, or to unsubscribe, please visit: > > http://lists.limestoneranchhoa.com/mailman/listinfo/discussion_lists.limestoneranchhoa.com >