River Oaks Property Owners Association

 

 

 

The following email was received alerting us to some scheduled maintenance that RightFiber will be doing in our neighborhood. Please read below to see if you may be affected and give them a call if you have any questions. From:  Kristina Myers < Kristina.Myers@rittercommunications.com > Sent:  Friday, April 7, 2023 1:42 PM To:   charles.underwood1952@gmail.com Subject:  River Oaks Internet Maintenance Good afternoon Mr. Underwood, I’m just following up on the voicemail I left. As I mentioned on the call, we are having to make a change to our network due to being at capacity, so we will be planning make some splicing adjustments on Thursday, April 13th. We will be planning to complete this work from 11:00pm – 7:00am to minimize any potential disruption. This change will only have a potential affect on 15 customers on River Oaks Trace, River Oaks Blvd., White Oak Circle, River Ridge, and Oak Meadow Pl. We do not anticipate that work will affect anyone’s service, ...

 

 

 

Because many property owners in River Oaks have expressed an interest in solar panels, the Board wants to remind members of the River Oaks Property Owners Association that there is a stated policy on the installation of solar panels, issued in December 2021.   It reads as follows: The Board has received some inquiries from residents who are thinking about installing solar panels on their property in the River Oaks Addition.  The Board encourages residents to check with the Searcy city code office regarding city guidelines for solar panels (Ordinance 2021-16 at https://www.cityofsearcy.org/ordinances-resolutions ) and to consult the POA covenants prior to making modifications to their property, especially the guidelines relating to modifications visible from the street.  The covenants can be accessed on the blog at RiverOaksSearcy.blogspot.com If any resident has questions about installing solar panels or any other issues related to the covenants, the questions can be ...

There has been considerable interest in and discussion about short-term rental properties in the River Oaks area.  The city of Searcy has recently passed an ordinance (Ordinance No. 2022-22) addressing short-term rentals in Searcy, and the Board of the River Oaks Property Owners Association, Inc., intends to support and adhere to that policy statement, which can be viewed online at https://www.cityofsearcy.org/ordinances-resolutions .  Recognizing the tension between the rights of landowners and adjacent landowners over short-term rentals, the city went through a lengthy vetting process before approving Ordinance No.2022-22, which is designed to be enforceable, equitable and affordable.  The ordinance addresses zoning issues; off-street parking requirements; occupancy limits; federal, state, and local tax liabilities; and business licensing guidelines, including the required inspections and availability of a local representative.  POA members should access the or...

White County Cooperative Extension Services 24 January 2023, 7:00PM ·         Roll Call/Attendance to verify that a quorum is present ·         Proof of Notice of the meeting having been distributed ·         Reading of the minutes of the previous meeting (Suspended) ·         Reports of the Officers ·         Reports of Committees ·         Election of Director ·         Unfinished Business ·         New Business ·         Adjournment   IMPORTANT REMINDER:   2023 ROPOA dues will be delinquent after May 31, 2023.   Please remit your dues to ROPOA, 902 Golf View Drive, Searcy AR 72143-4567 by May 31.

The Board of the River Oaks Property Owners Association commends the property owners for their cooperation in paying their assessments and supporting the Board’s work.   The latest report from the treasurer shows that, over the past four years, 75% of the property owners have paid their assessments in full, thus allowing the Board to maintain its budget and to accrue sufficient funds to have the contingency that they have been planning for.   Annual Assessment :   Based on these facts, although authorized to collect an annual assessment of $48.00, the Board has approved discounting the annual assessment for 2023 to $24.00 per lot .   Assuming continued support at the same level from the property owners, the collection of the reduced assessment will meet the projected budget and fund the activities being planned by the Board.   This is a temporary discount, and the Board retains the right to collect the assessment at the $48 level (as previously approved by the...

Attendees :  Board Members:  Nix, Roberson; Officers:  Fowler, House, Long, Underwood Business :   Fowler called the meeting to order at 7:10pm at the club house at River Oaks golf course.   Approval of Minutes :   The minutes of the previous meeting of the POA board ( 30 August 2022 ) were approved (moved by Nix, seconded by Roberson). Open Discussion :   Fowler reported that there were so many statements to be circulated to the members that the recommendation was to mail them out with the call for the annual meeting so that the members will have the information in print in their hands.   This mailout will be sent in early January when the Harding Press workers are available.   He noted especially the call for the annual meeting on January 24 at the Extension Service Building and the discounted assessment.   The board had received that document, as well as the statements on solar panels and short-term leases, earlier and had revie...

Attendees :  Board Members:  Davis, Nix, Roberson; Officers:  Fowler, House, Long, Underwood Business :   Fowler called the meeting to order at 5:30pm at the River Oaks course clubhouse. Approval of Minutes :   The minutes of the previous meeting of the POA board ( 5-24-22 ) were approved (moved by Nix seconded by Davis). Open Discussion :   1.  A brief statement regarding signage that had been circulated to the Board was reviewed.   Approval of the draft statement was moved by Roberson and seconded by Nix and the motion passed.   2.  A first draft of a letter to Mayor Osborne regarding the drainage issues in the neighborhood had been circulated to the Board for review.  Roberson reported that a similar problem is present on the Abrams property and spilling over into his yard as well.   The board agreed to sign and send this letter.   Nix said that Bolin recommended going to the city treasurer to get a line in th...

Attendees :  Board Members:  Davis, Finley, Nix, and Roberson; Officers:  Fowler, Long, Underwood; Others:  House. Business :  Fowler called the meeting to order at 5:30pm at the conference room of Finley’s office. Approval of Minutes :  Suspended Board Actions : Drainage issues :  Larry Pierce, Greyson Spears, Charles Underwood, and David Bolin have had long standing drainage issues and Fowler updated the Board on these past issues.  He reported that the mayor and city engineer have been informed about the problems in River Oaks and they acknowledge that the problem is city-wide.  Roberson added that Golf Course drive has the same issue at the Abrams property.  The Board recommended that POA be supportive of the residents who have experienced drainage issues.  After having that conversation, Fowler was advised to go back to the mayor one more time. Lot issue :  Underwood reported that there is an issue with merged lots that is...

Attendees :  Board Members:  England, Finley, Nix; Officers:  Fowler, Long, Underwood Business :   Fowler called the meeting to order at 4:00pm at the conference room of Finley’s office. Approval of Minutes :   The minutes of the previous meeting (2 December 2021) of the POA board were approved (moved by Finley, seconded by Nix). Board Actions : New Board Members :   Fowler talked about the failure of any nominations for the Board to be submitted to replace England who is stepping down.   The issue is whether, according to the bylaws, the Board members need to offer an election or whether they can simply make the appointment as they have done in the past.   Since the members failed to make nominations (via solicitations through the mail, email, and orally at the meeting), the Board has the right to fill the position by the vote of the remaining members, according to a letter from the attorney stating that such a procedure is in fact approp...

When a resident has a building project that will involve the appearance of the outside of their home or involves any other structure on their lot, then the Architectural Committee would appreciate a call from them. The contact allows us to ensure compliance with POA covenants and possibly even city codes.   The contact also provides an opportunity for the committee to share information on materials or contractors as well as gain information that may help other residents.   Rather than being a discussion of what can or can’t be done, the committee’s goal is that each meeting should be positive and helpful, designed to benefit the residents of the POA.   Ed McMullen For the Architectural Committee

  I believe many River Oaks property owners are uninformed or misinformed about the River Oaks POA.   I have purchased land and built about a dozen homes in River Oaks, from the very first phase through three fourths of the development. For one, the POA did not run out in the 80s.   I built one of the first homes in the subdivision in 1986.   The lot had Covenants and Restrictions (C&R) to run for, I believe, 40 years.   All plans had to be approved by the POA, who happened to be the developer.   The builder and original home owner were subject to the C&R, as well as subsequent home owners for the term, unless amended by vote of the River Oaks Property owners.   From the time the development started until the final phases was a period of over 25 years, and each phase has its own C&R from the time the development plans were filed at the courthouse.   I recall conversations with the developer about the maintenance and cost of the com...

  Attendees :  Board Members:  Finley, Nix; Officers:  Fowler, Long, House, Underwood, McMullen.  Others:  33 others were in-person attendees. Confirmation of Notification :   Residents were notified by mail or by email. Roll Call :   After attendees were signed in, a quorum was not achieved.   Fowler affirmed that the meeting would continue as an informational session although no vote could be taken.   Business :   Fowler called the meeting to order at 7:02 pm at the White County Cooperative Extension Services Building. Approval of Minutes :   The reading of the minutes of the previous meeting of the POA board (30 March 2021) was suspended, and the minutes were approved (moved by Howe, seconded by Watson). Reports :   Underwood distributed a year end financial report.   He noted that the Board had anticipated an income of $11,000, but only about half of that was received.   Fortunately, the excess fu...