1. Why do we need an Owners' Association anyway?
ANSWER: The
purpose of the association is to maintain the common properties and to maximize property values throughout the area.
The homeowner's
association was established by the developer of the housing addition prior to building. It is a legal corporation filed
with the county and is attached to each property. Purchasing property in this addition enters buyers into a legal agreement
and membership of the association bound by its by-laws and covenants. The association owns and maintains common property.
Yearly dues are equally assessed to all members for the upkeep and maintenance of common areas. Directors and Officers
are elected and appointed to oversee these duties.
2. How can
we change the by-laws and covenants?
ANSWER: Some of
the by-laws and covenants are antiquated and need to be revised but it requires a 51% approval by the association to change
the SCOA by-laws. If you would like to see a certain by-law amended or revised, please contact the officers or directors.
Please remember that if you want to change something, you must attend the annual meeting to vote on the issue.
3. What happened
to the grass along Reno Ave?
ANSWER: The
city was experiencing drainage problems along Reno Ave because the grass had encroached on the street and in an effort to
fix the drainage problems they scraped the grass off the street. The SCOA was not involved or advised of their remedy.
4. Why do
the new trees planted along Reno Ave. look like they’re dying?
ANSWER: Even
though we have been watering the trees, some of them are not healthy and will need to be replaced. The trees, which
were planted in December 2007, came with a one-year warranty. The Officers and Directors will contact the vendor prior
to the warranty expiring and have some of the trees replaced.
5. Who is
responsible for maintaining the Reno Blvd. east and west entryways into our subdivision?
ANSWER: Our
contract with the current landscaper does not include maintaining the flowerbeds along Reno Blvd. Some homeowners have
decided to spend some of their own time maintaining these flowerbeds to present a nice appearance for current and prospective
homeowners. If you’re interested in helping, please use the e-mail link on the website. For 2009, the Directors
and Officers will investigate the costs of having a professional landscaper maintain these areas.
6. Are there
any rules for the community pool?
ANSWER: Yes.
Some of the basic rules are posted on the fence in the pool area and the complete listing of pool rules are posted on this
website, under the “Community Pool” link. While the pool is private and only for homeowners who are in good-standing
(paid their assessment), it is still considered a “public pool” by the county health department and therefore
is subject to inspection at any time. Each homeowner, as a member of the association, has a responsibility for ensuring
the rules are adhered to and should not be afraid to confront anyone not obeying the rules.
7. When is
the annual meeting?
ANSWER: No.
The annual meeting must be held the first Monday of June as specified in the by-laws. The time and location will
be posted on the website and each homeowner will be notified via the U.S. Postal Service.
8. Do the
members (residents) vote and/or otherwise determine the amount of the annual assessment?
ANSWER: No.
The Directors determine the annual assessment amount and simply advise the Association members not later than 1 January of
each year. The assessment must be sufficient to cover not only current year operating expenses based on previous year(s)
actual costs, but also to fund so called sinking funds specified and mandatory per the rules. These funds are basically
for saving up enough cash to take care of any unanticipated current year and, more importantly, out year expenses. The
Directors are also obligated to implement supplemental (Special) assessments in the current year if and when required.
That should happen rarely, if at all, and only when it can be seen that current year funding will fall short of that needed.
9. Who or
what is responsible for enforcing the "rules"?
ANSWER: The Directors
and Officers are in charge of enforcing rules as set forth in the by-laws and covenants and they may appoint committees
to act on their behalf. Please keep in mind, that the Directors and Officers did not write the rules but have the legal
responsibility of enforcing them. Of course, each homeowner, as a member of the association, should first try and resolve
issues with neighbors and any perceived rule infraction before involving the Directors or Officers.
10. Does
the SCOA have an actual Architectural Control Committee up and functioning?
ANSWER: Yes.
The ACC is currently meeting on the first Tuesday of each month.
11. Does
the SCOA now have an attorney?
ANSWER: Yes. Mr.
Terrell Monks who partners with former State Senator Howell with offices in both MWC and OKC has been put on retainer.
