The Georgetown Crossing Homeowners Association is comprised of a five member Executive Board. The positions are voted on annually by a quorum vote of the homeowners. These positions are non paid and the members work very hard to meet the needs of the community.
1.) What is the purpose of the HOA?
The purpose of the Georgetown Grossing HOA is to protect the health, safety and welfare of the community and it’s members. In other words, to maintain or increase property values of its members and to protect the assets of the association. The association, through its board, is responsible for enforcement of the “Deed Restrictions”, which include the association documents.
2.) Who is the HOA Board?
The HOA Board is the directors of the association elected annually by its members. Therefore, members of the association can control how the association operates by electing those individuals to the board who have their same interest on how the community is to be maintained.
3.) What can I do to have my voice heard?
The first step starts with you…..GET INVOLVED.
A.) Attend regular board meetings.
B.) Present positive ideas to the board or management company.
C.) Volunteer for a committee.
D.) Help research information for the board or management company.
E.) Present solutions rather than criticisms regarding rules and regulations or other subjects which the board may want to implement.
F.) Volunteer to run for a board member position.
4.) What powers does the management company have?
The management company reports directly to the board and administers the affairs of the association at the board direction. It has no separate power over the members and cannot make its own rules or regulations.
However, cooperation with the management company can go a long way. Who is better suited to present ideas to the board, or provide you with the best avenue to get a change to your lot approved than the management company?
Management can be an asset to your enjoyment of living in a community association. Work with them and they will work with you.
5.) What can I do if I am not happy living in a community association?
First, re-examine why you purchased your home or lot within a community association. If it is not what you expected, then see if you can help change the way the association operates. Only taking an active role in your community affairs can do this. If you are willing to leave it up to others, then you must live with the results, good or bad.
Contact your neighbors and see if they have the same feelings. A well-organized group can accomplish more than an individual acting alone. Without support from other members of your association, you may be considered a troublemaker or just an unhappy owner.
If all else fails and you are still unhappy with the association, maybe it’s just not for you. Not everyone wants to live in a community with rules and regulations or guidelines.
Georgetown Crossing is a small neighborhood located in the area of US Highway 29 and Inner Loop in Georgetown, Texas. We are comprised of 86 homes that were constructed by Ryland.
Even though our community is small, we are very friendly. We come from many backgrounds, but we are all striving daily to make our community a peaceful place to live. A place where our children can be safe, neighbors that look out for one another, and the enviroment of respect for one another.