Annual Meeting Update

Thank you to everyone who attended the annual meeting this year.  Here is a recap of what was discussed at the meeting and a follow-up on where we are now with some of the issues.


Communication - Many people complained that the lines of communications were confusing.  In an effort to streamline communication we deleted the barnescrossingneighborhood@gmail.com e-mail address.  All future communications will come from Ghertner.  If you are not signed up for e-mail updates from Ghertner please call their Homeowner Service Center at 615-277-0359 to request a security key code.  This will provide access to all the HOA documents including meeting minutes, and you will receive communication updates via e-mail.


Street Lights - The street lights are finally being installed.  Many of you have probably noticed that the installation process has begun and will hopefully be finished very soon!


Security - The board voted to hire a security company from the beginning of November to the December 31st on Monday through Friday from 9-3:30.  This decision was made to address recent security issues in the neighborhood and to help prevent holiday packages from being stolen from the door steps as many were last year.  After continued discussion and review of the financials, the board has voted to discontinue the security guard at the end of December.  Another idea discussed was to add a drive through gate at the entrance.  Neither of these options are feasible at this time without increasing the HOA dues by an additional $10-20 per month.


Stop Signs / Intersection - There were several complaints about people speeding through the intersection at the four way stop.  The board has voted to install speed bumps at the stop signs to help resolve this issue.  We would like to urge everyone to please drive the speed limit in the neighborhood and be sure to stop fully at the four way stop.  This is a busy intersection where people are walking to check their mail, walking their pets, etc.  We also have children in the neighborhood we need to watch out for.


Striping of Shaylin - Some homeowners complained of the parking situation on the new portion of Shaylin Loop.  We are unsure at this time when Ole South will pave this section, but it will likely be after they have built the remaining town homes.  In the meantime, the board has voted to paint parking lines versus hiring someone to do so in an effort to keep the cost down.  We welcome additional volunteers.  Please keep your eye out for flyers by the mailbox detailing the date and time this will occur as it will require everyone to move their cars and will be weather dependent.


White Van - There were several complaints of a white van that was parking in visitor parking.  That van has been removed and no longer be parked in Barnes Crossing.


The "Shooting" - Most everyone has heard about the shooting that occurred in the neighborhood.  We want to reassure everyone that this was a targeted isolated event.  These renters were evicted and have moved out since the event.


Fines - The question was asked about where the fines that are collected are reflected in the budget.  Luckily we do not have to collect many fines because most homeowners respond to the first warning letter when a violation occurred.  After the annual meeting the Board voted to track and record fines separately on the income statement; however, there will not be a dollar amount associated to the line item for fines since they are unpredictable and cannot be reasonable estimated.