River Oaks Property Owners Association

 

 

 

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...