the board just confirmed the pool project is moving forward and they are ditching the plans to use the lot for something else. this is huge for the neighborhood and i really appreciate everyone who backed the idea even when it seemed like a long shot. now we just have …
April 16, 2017
Final supporters
There has been much talk about a pool in our subdivision over the years. However, owner response has not been sufficient either in favor of or against it to proceed. The Board is looking for a transition point from which the pool discussion can end and they can begin to explore other uses for the lot. The annual meeting is that transition point. The Board will be making a recommendation to the owners as to the final determination of the common area at the annual meeting. This is our last opportunity to make the pool a possibility. The Annual meeting will be held on April 3, 2017 (Beulah Ralph Elementary School, 6:00 p.m.).
Simply, the Mill Creek Manor Homeowner's Association (HOA) does not have a budget that can sustain a pool. The addition of a pool would require a lead time of at least two years due to the necessity of changing HOA restrictions, collecting a special assessment, developing the plan, and constructing the pool.
If there is sufficient support, each lot would be subject to:
- One-time special assessment estimated at $975. This will be used for the down payment for design and build-out of the pool. This amount will be billed to owners once 80% of owners agree to endorse the pool.
- Estimated HOA dues of $350 annually (they are presently $150, an estimated increase of $200); comparable to similar subdivisions with pools in Columbia.
These are estimates based upon 2016 construction pricing and maintenance costs; exact costs cannot be determined until the time that final bids are received/contractor selection is made.
The Mill Creek Manor Homeowner's Association Board does not endorse the pool, but does support those residents taking the initiative. It is up to lot owners to make the decision. The Board will move forward with a pool if at least 70% of the lot owners are in favor of the petition. Please note, if more than one person actually owns the lot, we must hear from each owner. The high quorum is necessary as the addition of a pool would require modifications to the HOA rules. Restrictions typically require affirmation by 60% of lot owners to make a change. Our HOA's lawyer suggests endorsement by at least 80% of lot owners as it is more restrictive than existing covenants.
Mill Creek Manor has 267 lots, with an average of two owners per lot (534 owners). Therefore, this petition would require 374 affirmative signatures (70% of 534 owners) to proceed.
We hope that this has provided sufficient information. Of course, if you have any questions, please contact Anthony at Diversified Management Company, 573-445-2050.
Thank you for your feedback so that we can best represent the view of our ownership!
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Reached 100 supporters
February 23, 2017
81 Comments
I would like to vote yes for this amenity, but the special assessment cost is too steep and not something I think the homeowners should have had to pay considering it should have been Inc by builder on 2 past occasions.
You're estimating 1/4 million to build the pool, and $50,000 yearly to maintain. This far exceeds anything we talked about when I was on the board!
The pool would allow Mill Creek Manor to compete with would be home buyers that otherwise not consider due to other subdivisions with existing oools. This increases demand for our neighborhood and thus increases property value.
Too expensive. The area is not big enough to build a pool of sufficient size to support the neighborhood. It would increase congestion and noise in the neighborhood, especially in the immediate area of the pool.
Sounds like a good idea, but seems like it's not worth $200 a year to use a pool when it will only be open in the Summer. If it's only open about 3 months a year, then that means it really costs about $66 a month for the months we will actually use it.
No we Not interested to pool .
The cost is too steep.
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the board just confirmed the pool project is moving forward and they are ditching the plans to use the lot for something else. this is huge for the neighborhood and i really appreciate everyone who backed the idea even when it seemed like a long shot. now we just have …
April 16, 2017
Final supporters
There has been much talk about a pool in our subdivision over the years. However, owner response has not been sufficient either in favor of or against it to proceed. The Board is looking for a transition point from which the pool discussion can end and they can begin to explore other uses for the lot. The annual meeting is that transition point. The Board will be making a recommendation to the owners as to the final determination of the common area at the annual meeting. This is our last opportunity to make the pool a possibility. The Annual meeting will be held on April 3, 2017 (Beulah Ralph Elementary School, 6:00 p.m.).
Simply, the Mill Creek Manor Homeowner's Association (HOA) does not have a budget that can sustain a pool. The addition of a pool would require a lead time of at least two years due to the necessity of changing HOA restrictions, collecting a special assessment, developing the plan, and constructing the pool.
If there is sufficient support, each lot would be subject to:
- One-time special assessment estimated at $975. This will be used for the down payment for design and build-out of the pool. This amount will be billed to owners once 80% of owners agree to endorse the pool.
- Estimated HOA dues of $350 annually (they are presently $150, an estimated increase of $200); comparable to similar subdivisions with pools in Columbia.
These are estimates based upon 2016 construction pricing and maintenance costs; exact costs cannot be determined until the time that final bids are received/contractor selection is made.
The Mill Creek Manor Homeowner's Association Board does not endorse the pool, but does support those residents taking the initiative. It is up to lot owners to make the decision. The Board will move forward with a pool if at least 70% of the lot owners are in favor of the petition. Please note, if more than one person actually owns the lot, we must hear from each owner. The high quorum is necessary as the addition of a pool would require modifications to the HOA rules. Restrictions typically require affirmation by 60% of lot owners to make a change. Our HOA's lawyer suggests endorsement by at least 80% of lot owners as it is more restrictive than existing covenants.
Mill Creek Manor has 267 lots, with an average of two owners per lot (534 owners). Therefore, this petition would require 374 affirmative signatures (70% of 534 owners) to proceed.
We hope that this has provided sufficient information. Of course, if you have any questions, please contact Anthony at Diversified Management Company, 573-445-2050.
Thank you for your feedback so that we can best represent the view of our ownership!
Updates
Reached 100 supporters
February 23, 2017
81 Comments
Cost is too steep for the return. I would like to see our subdivision be uniquely competitive to other subdivisions instead of copying what others are doing with a pool.
I would like to vote yes for this amenity, but the special assessment cost is too steep and not something I think the homeowners should have had to pay considering it should have been Inc by builder on 2 past occasions.
You're estimating 1/4 million to build the pool, and $50,000 yearly to maintain. This far exceeds anything we talked about when I was on the board!
The pool would allow Mill Creek Manor to compete with would be home buyers that otherwise not consider due to other subdivisions with existing oools. This increases demand for our neighborhood and thus increases property value.
Too expensive. The area is not big enough to build a pool of sufficient size to support the neighborhood. It would increase congestion and noise in the neighborhood, especially in the immediate area of the pool.
Sounds like a good idea, but seems like it's not worth $200 a year to use a pool when it will only be open in the Summer. If it's only open about 3 months a year, then that means it really costs about $66 a month for the months we will actually use it.
No we Not interested to pool .
The cost is too steep.
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Cost is too steep for the return. I would like to see our subdivision be uniquely competitive to other subdivisions instead of copying what others are doing with a pool.