HACKBERRY CREEK NEWSFLASH

May 6th, 2023

Dear Residents,

At the request of the neighborhood to curtail the perceived speeding issue on our village streets along with the ability to monitor incidents 24/7, the Board approved the purchase of three radar cameras. These cameras have been installed, calibrated, and are up and operational. The locations are on Southern Oak by the Park, on the Bridge near Gate 1, and on the Bridge near Gate 4. 

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) will be going out approximately mid-month in order to give the community offenders 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.

Beginning July 1, 2023, we will issue fines in compliance with the HOA Traffic Fine Schedule for any speeding offenses captured by these three radar cameras. 

This week's NewsFlash includes also includes information on...

• The Print Directory Is In The Mail On Its Way!
• Radar Cameras Installed - Three Locations
• April 2023 Yard of The Month Winner!
• Board Budget Workshops - Homeowner Access - Videos Available
• Resident Directoy Now Online with Search Feature
• Hackberry Creek Living Submissions - Due By May 10th

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

The Hackberry Creek 2023 Print Directory has been printed and was placed in the mail late this past week. Expect 5-7 business days for home delivery.

GATE 4 BRIDGE

SOUTHERN OAK PARK

GATE 1 BRIDGE

As noted above, at the request of the neighborhood to curtail the perceived speeding issue on our village streets along with the ability to monitor incidents 24/7, the Board approved the purchase of three radar cameras. These cameras have been installed, calibrated, and are up and operational. The locations are:

• Southern Oak on west side of the Park

• On the north side of bridge near Gate 1

• On the southeast side of bridge near Gate 4.

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) will be going out approximately mid-month in order to give the community offenders 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.

Beginning July 1, 2023, we will issue fines in compliance with the HOA Traffic Fine Schedule for any speeding offenses captured by these three radar cameras. 

The Board of Directors voted to open up their deliberations on the 2023-2024 budget to the community. The next budget workshop will be held Monday, May 8th at 12 noon. Homeowners are welcome to view the workshop and listen via Zoom (only). Due to the limited time available there will be no homeowner comment, chat, messaging or questions during the session.

However, a new website forum category has been created to allow homeowners to post questions, comments or suggestions concerning the budget during the budget process. Board members will review comments and take into conideration during their work on the budget. The budget forum category will remain open until the final budget is formally approved.

The link to the recording for the 1st and 2nd Budget workshops can be found below, as well as a link the the budget forum page. You must be a registered member of the website in order to view or post a comment.

The Zoom info for the next Budget Meeting Workshop can be found below:

Topic: Hackberry Creek 2023 - 2024 Budget Workshop 3

May 8, 2023 12:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82161177675?pwd=WTNhRGo1ZFZvY3hhR2kwUUVHUWNIZz09

Meeting ID: 821 6117 7675

Passcode: 862590

To Listen By Phone Only - (346) 248-7799

Hackberry Creek Residents who are registered members of the website can now access the Resident Directory online form any device! Once you log in as a member, simply go to the top menu item > select HOMEOWNERS > then select HOMEOWNER DIRECTORY to get to the webpage below. You can alos click on the image below to be taken to the page directly.

Congratulations to Dannie Flaherty at 2536 Brookside Drive for being named April's Yard of The Month Winner!

INTERESTING STORY OR AWARD? TELL IT TO HACKBERRY CREEK LIVING MAGAZINE



Have you or someone in your family recently won an award, or have an interesting hobby, talent or interest that you would like to share with your neighbors? 

If so, we would love to include it in the next issue of Hackberry Creek Living Magazine. 

Have you taken a trip or had an adventure that you would like to share? Explore, Dream, Discover is the title of a regular feature about our residents’ travels that will run in Hackberry Creek Living. Hackberry Creek residents have visited many fascinating places, both in the United States and all over the world. 

If you are an aspiring author, we encourage you to write an article that you think your neighbors would enjoy reading. And, photos are always welcome! 

Please e-mail your submittals to Hackberry Creek Living Editor Nancy Miller at: studio.design1@hotmail.com. The submittal deadline for the June / July issue is May 10th, 2023.