Thanks for all who attended the meeting on 4/5/2022 at the King Branch Library. We had a lot of lively discussion about a variety of topics that affect the neighborhood in the coming year - as well as recapping what happened in 2021 from an improvement and investment standpoint.
The general storyline is that last year was an expensive one. We invested in 2 new fountains and 3 total aerators, to cover Bluewater Lake and the Northwestern Retention Basin - hoping to improve water conditions in those two areas. We had a relatively light ‘breakage’ year, and so we were able to invest in those items.
We talked about our budget situation for 2022 - and while we have enough to cover our projected billings - increases from several of our vendors is going to leave us pretty tight in the capital improvement bucket. We had a lot of discussion around what projects we might be able to do and what we should raise additional funds for - to the point where we decided we would hold a second annual meeting. So watch your inboxes please, as we look out to maybe Mid-May for a second round of discussion.
One thing that has increased is our trash removal service. Stevens (which inherited our contract when they merged with Countryside) implemented a tipping&fuel surcharge at the rate of $2/month/house - $24 per home in Twelve Lakes. This amount will be due immediately with your annual dues.
If you have not paid your dues yet, please amend the total due to $769. ($745+$24)
If you have already paid your dues for 2022, you will need to provide another $24 to our Treasurers at your earliest convenience.
We would like to see as many people as possible at this second meeting - as we will be discussing possible increases to dues - or special assessments - to complete capital improvement and maintenance tasks in 2022.
If you have any questions - you can always reach out to the board at the CONTACT HOA BOARD MEMBERS Link on our website, www.twelve-lakes.com.