Rolling Ridge Subdivision

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Rolling Ridge Subdivison

FAQs

About Our Homeowner Association (HOA)

Q:  Are there Subdivision By-Laws that cover barking dogs in the neigborhood.  (Question submitted via HOA Hot-Line)

A:  Unfortunatley, no, this is a civil matter that must be taken care between neighbors.  If it cannot be worked out, then it could be addressed at the city level IF the disturance is violating typical "quiet" hours.

Q:  Why are there wires handing out of the top of the light poles in our subdvision?

A:  This question was posed to City Compliance who queried Gulf Power.  Their response was that they are set up that way for connection purposes and they are in compliance and safe.

Q:  Who is responsible for emptying the construction dumpster on Lime Lane?  [from 4 August meeting]

A:  DR Horton is and they were notified that it needed emptying.  They did so around the 10th of August.

Q:  Who does our landscaping and are we satisfied with them?  [from 4 August meeting]

A:  Oliver's Landscaping does and we will look at other landscapers to lower the cost.

Q:  Is it possible for have a "block" party?  [from 4 August meeting]

A:  Great idea!   We will solicit volunteers to try to get one organized.

Q:  What are the rules on animals in our neighborhood?

A:  Although not addressed in our by-laws, we must comply with city ordinances which prohibit animals from roaming freely and the owners to clean up after them if they leave depositis.

Q. Who is running our HOA now, the builder, a property manager, the Board of Directors, us?

A.  The builder, DR Horton turned over the running of the subdivision to us, the homeowners on 16 May 2011. Prior to that, the builder appointed a Board of Directors (BOD), who gave direction to the Property Manager (Panhandle Property Manager) how to run the subdivision.  The night that the homeowners assumed control, they elected 3 people to be the new BOD.  These 3 people then met after the annual meeting and elected the President, the Vice-President, and the Treasurer/Secretary.  The contract with Panhandle Property Management was also terminated that evening and as of this time has not been renewed.

Q.  What is the difference between an annual meeting and a BOD meeting?

A.  At the annual meeting, all homeowners are invited and provided there is a quota as defined in the by-laws, business can be conducted with all members participating.  Issues that normally arise at these meetings include amending any by-laws, presenting a financial report, determining a change in HOA dues, issues that have been around for a while and have not been resolved, and finally, the election of the BOD. The BOD meetings are for the Board of Directors to conduct business in the name of the Association.  They are the only ones that vote, but usually allow input via an open forum near the beginning of the meeting and may solicit input from fellow members during the business portion of the member.  Depending on the number in attendance, the chairman of the BOD (usually the HOA President) may impose a time limit on presentations.  Although these meetings are open to the public, the BOD may go into a closed executive session with the HOA attorney to discuss any pending litigations. 

Q.  Why do I need permission of the Architectural Review Committee to make improvements to my own
home?

A.  In a deed restricted subdivision, which we are, we live by a set of by-laws that help us keep our neighborhood looking good and maintain the value of our homes.  We all collectively accepted these guidelines when we moved in.  If you are unsure what these guidelines are, open up the PDF file titled Rolling Ridge Covenants to review them.  We are considering appointing a committee to review these by-laws so that they may make suggestions for possible changes to be presented at a general membership meeting. 

Q.  What happens if I fail to pay my HOA dues on time?

A.  Again, this is a procedure that is spelled out in the by-laws, but in a nutshell, after several
warnings about non-payment, a lien may be placed on your home.  This lien causes all kinds of problems if you were to try to sell your house.  Not only that, a lien will cause credit problems also.

Note:  You may add to these FAQs by submitting your questions to our email address at rrhoa1@cox.net.