VI. Progress After 21 Months
At the 2020 annual meeting, there was much to report. With routine items like paying bills and keeping track of the accounting largely on autopilot, the board had much more time to address long-neglected issues as well as exciting new renovations and additions. This is a partial list of what was accomplished between November 2019 and October 2020:
A) All stop signs in the subdivision were replaced. Two new stop signs were added to address incoming traffic from a newly built subdivision which tied in near one entrance.
B) Motion-sensing security lights were installed throughout the subdivision park. Where electricity was available, they were AC powered, but solar versions were used elsewhere. Two such solar units were placed on the signs at the ends of dead-end streets, which were dark and isolated. SHOAR’s founder had thoroughly researched lights and discovered these on Amazon. They had excellent reviews, were very reasonably priced, and proved to be extremely reliable while providing an amazing amount of light where needed. They greatly improved security.
C) The subdivision park is a huge asset to the neighborhood. It contains a covered pavilion, walking trail, basketball court, fishing pier, as well as a gazebo which had been largely overlooked and underutilized for years. The park received a number of major updates and additions:
Electric power was run to the fishing pier and gazebo.
Two new top of the line aerating fountains with LED lighting were installed in the park lake.
All 3 subdivision lakes were stocked with a total of 700 Tiger Bass.
Steel picnic table, security light, and overhead fan were installed at gazebo.
3 fans, new security lights, and new cameras were installed at the pavilion.
The entire walking trail and driveway were resurfaced, and drainage added.
Subsurface drainage system was installed on basketball court.
D) Flock LPR security cameras were installed at all subdivision entrances. These record all vehicles entering the subdivision, and even check the plates against the NCIC (National Crime Information Center) database, alerting law enforcement if they are flagged.
E) All new street signs were installed throughout the subdivision.
F) The average sold price per Square Foot of Living Area (SFLA) rose to its highest point in 5 years.
The 2020 annual meeting was by far the best meeting this subdivision ever had. The whole atmosphere and attitude within the subdivision was completely different from what it had been in the past. Residents were happy, and quick to share their appreciation to the HOA for the job being done. They were eager to offer their help and ideas, which were always graciously received. People felt like the HOA was finally working FOR them, carefully acting in the best interests of the subdivision, and with open, 2-way communication.
Flock LPR cameras at all entrances. 
All new stop signs. 
Solar motion-sensing security lights.