HACKBERRY NEWSFLASH

May 20th, 2023

Dear Residents,

Thank you to all who attended the Board meeting this past week. The minutes from the previous meeting were approved and are now posted to the website.

Extra copies of the print directory are available and you can see how to get an extra copy below!

More data is in from the radar cameras and courtesy notices are going out. Please see all of the information below.

Have a great week and as always, if you have any questions, please call the Hackberry Creek office at 972-401-4946.

You can also reach the Village Manager through the Hackberry Creek HOA app, or by emailing Randy Smith at villagemanager@hackberrycreek.com

From now until July 1st residents may purchase 1 (one) extra copy of a community directory for $6.00 by coming to the office with a check (only) made payable to Hackberry Creek Home Owners Association. Unfortunately we cannot accept cash or credit/debit cards.

Until July 1st, there is a limit of one extra copy for purchase per household. After July 1st residents may purchase additional copies for $6 each.

For the Memorial Day Weekend trash day will be delayed one day. Trash should be set out TUESDAY evening May 30th for pickup WEDNESDAY May 31st.

Our food truck series is back! This Thursday Kitchen 101 will be on Southern Oak from 5-7. Come out and enjoy some of their favorites from their menu. Did you know they have a restaurant in the Toyota Music Factory? Make a plan to visit on a non-food truck night!

BURGER 101  $14.00

double beef patties, southern bun, american cheese & 101 sauce

BBQ PULLED PORK SANDWICH $12.00

slow roasted pork with BBQ sauce, pickles & onions

STREET TACOS

Carnitas $12.00

Chicken $11.00

with Fresno salsa, avocado salsa and traditional garnishes

TEXICAN STREET CORN BOWL. $6.50

Carnitas $10.50

Chicken $9.00

POWER BOWL $12.00

quinoa, spinach, flax seed, avocado, roasted sweet potato, grilled cauliflower, roasted corn vinaigrette 

Chicken $15.00

Pork $15.00

COOKIE OF THE DAY $3.00

BAG OF CHIPS $3.00

Below is a chart that represents one week of data from all locations. As the chart reflects there were a total of 774 speeding offense by 554 unique vehicles.

93 Vehicles had multiple tickets (more than one) over the course of one week.

The breakdown is as follows:

461 vehicles would have received 1 ticket if fines were being issued.

45 vehicles would have received 2 tickets each if fines were being issued.

24 vehicles would have received 3 tickets each if fines were being issued.

17 vehicles would have received 4-6 tickets each if fines were being issued.

4 vehicles would have received 7-9 tickets each if fines were being issued.

1 vehicle would have received 10 tickets if fines were being issued.

2 vehicles would have received 13-15 tickets each if fines were being issued.

As noted above - this is just one week of data from all 3 locations

The intention of the installation of radar cameras is to change behavior regarding speeding - not to generate revenue. No fines are being issued by these three radar cameras at this time. 

Courtesy notices (no fines) are now going out in order to give those speeding an opportunity to alter their driving behavior, if needed. This grace period is also a good opportunity to educate/remind guests and visitors on our speed limits to avoid future fines.

As a reminder, Southern Oak between Summitview Drive and Sumac is a 20mph zone. The speed limit is a 20mph zone 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days per year. Please obey the posted 20mph zone signs. All other streets in the community are 30mph zones.

Notices issued by the three radar cameras will come with the Hackberry Creek logo and photo / speed / location data noted. The camera system uses license plate recognition and captures 1 to 3 images of each vehicle traveling over the trigger speed (37mph in a 30mph zone and 24mph in a 20mph zone). On the notice will be a map of the location, a photograph of the vehicle, information on posted speed, time and recorded speed. The license plate number will also be listed.

The license plate listed by the LPR system is checked manually by the office staff by visually checking each image using a zoom function (internal to the computer) to ensure the plate listed by the software actually perfectly matches the image of the plate so there can be no question as to validity of the plate number. If the zoomed image of plate number cannot be clearly visually verified no notice will be issued

The plate number is entered into the GateKey database to find owner of vehicle and whether or not it is registered as a resident, visitor or contractor. If the plate is not listed in GateKey the plate is run through the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles. If the owner of record has a Hackberry Creek address the notice will be sent to that address. In the first paragraph of the notice it will list address of vehicle, plate number (visually verified by office staff), validation method of ownership (GateKey or DMV), and who validated the notice and printed it.

At this time we have yet to issue any courtesy notices to contractors (none have been found speeding). Any resident who has a registered visitor will receive a notice if their visitor vehicle was observed speeding. In those cases, please ensure your visitors are aware of the speed limits in the community.

Keith Hoffman and the Boy Scout Troup he is associated with will dispose of any US Flag that is no longer suitable for display. Just drop them off at the HOA Office and we will ensure he and his Troop gets them!

The United States Flag Code, Title 4, Section 8k states-“The flag, when it is in such condition that it is no longer a fitting emblem of display, should be destroyed in a dignified way, preferably by burning.”

How do you know your flag should be retired?

Sometimes your flag will only need to be cleaned to restore its original appearance. Regular cleaning of your flag can extend its life considerably. Flags can be machine-washed with a mild detergent in cold water. Flags should be hung to dry or laid flat. Do not fold the flag if it is damp.

If it is possible, mend a tattered flag at early signs of wear. The edge furthest from the staff, known as the "fly" end is usually the first part of the flag to show wear. The fly end may start to unravel due to weather conditions.

It is really up to you to decide when your flag is ready to be retired. If the flag is unable to be repaired or is too tattered then the flag should be retired.

How to destroy an old, worn, frayed and/or faded U.S. Flags in a dignified way.

The preferred and most dignified way to destroy old, worn, frayed and/or faded U.S. Flags is by burning them.

Isn’t burning the flag an act of desecration and a sign of rebellion?

No, throughout history, burning or cremation has long been considered a dignified way of paying respect to the deceased and to objects worthy of veneration. Burning has been applied to flag retirement to offer the most reverent method of final tribute.