2015ANNUAL MEETING

Welcome• JESSICA SEDGWICK Association Manager FirstResidential

Meeting Agenda Call to Order & Acknowledgement of Quorum Introduction of Current HOA Board Members Introduction of FirstService Residential Representatives Voting Process

o Nominations from the Flooro Presentation of Candidateso Cast Your Ballot

State of the HOA Association o Committee Reportso HOA Improvementso Development Updateo Traffic Updateo Financial Review

Announcement of 2015 Election Results

HOA Board Members Ginnie Bucek President Paul Blevins Vice-President Scott Smith Treasurer Erika Uggen Secretary Chris Hamilton Director at Large

VOTING PROCESS• Jessica Sedgwick

Association Manager

2015 BOARD NOMINEES

Chris Hamilton

Erika Uggen

NOMINATIONSFROM

THEFLOOR

PRESENTATIONOF THE

2015CANDIDATES

CHRIS HAMILTON1415 Parkside Drive

ERIKA UGGEN

4313 Old Grove Drive

CASTYOUR

BALLOT

Meeting Agenda (cont.)

State of the HOA AssociationoCommittee ReportsoHOA ImprovementsoDevelopment UpdateoTraffic UpdateoFinancial Review

Announcement of 2015 Board Election Results

• Ginnie Bucek HOA President

State Of The HOA

COMMITTEEREPORTS

Volunteers Needed

COMMITTEEINTEREST

FORM

LOWE’S FARM HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC.Committee Interest Form

Name: ___________________________________________________________________

Street Address: ____________________________________________________________

Telephone Number(s): _______________________home _______________________cell

E-Mail Address: ____________________________________________________________

Please Check Which Committee(s) You Would Like to Help:

_____ Communications Committee (manages & posts community information on HOA website and Facebook page; helps with the community newsletter)

_____ Social Committee (organizes social and holiday events for the community; provides refreshments at other HOA events; sponsors community garage sale)

_____ Pool/Amenity Center Committee (monitors areas to ensure pool and playground are organized, safe, and clean environments for the community)

_____ ACC Committee (maintains the community’s integrity through the enforcement of the HOA CC&R’s (deed restrictions); reviews ACC requests)

_____ Landscape Committee (coordinates with Landscape Company on HOA common areas; advises Management Company of any landscaping needs)

_____ Safety Committee (organizes Neighborhood Watch Program; coordinates block captains; hosts NNO event; informs neighborhood of any safety concerns)

Please return to: Lowe’s Farm Homeowners Association, Inc. c/o: FirstService Residential Management Co. 1240 Keller Parkway, Suite 200 Keller, TX 76248By fax: 817-380-7011By email: jessica.sedgwick@fsresidential.com

Communications Committee

• CHAIRMAN: ED WOOD (Webmaster) Manages & Posts Information on

LF HOA Website http://www.lowesfarmshoa.com

Post Events… Documents & Reports…

Set up LF Facebook Page (191 homeowners)

http://www.facebook.lowesfarmhoa

(Post Events, Lost Pets, Communicate with Neighbors…)

Other Communications Electronic Newsletters Signs E-mail Blasts Event

Postcards Connect

Social Committee• CO-CHAIRS (JANE THOMPSON & CHARLETTE FULLER)

Organize Social Events 2 Pool Parties (opening/closing of season)

Dive-In Movies

2014 Dive – In Movies

SPRING & FALL

Spring 2015 Garage Sale on April 18th

SANTA AT THE CASTLE

Charlette Fuller, Cathy Hall, Erika Uggen

Albertex Photography

Classic Goodness Bakery

Oliver’s

DECEMBER 7th

Gift Bag

Pool Committee• CHAIRMAN (vacant)

Monitors Pool, Amenity Center

& Playground Area Safe, Clean Environment Blue Waters & Site (maintenance)

Pool Ambassador Program

Enhances Pool

Safety and Enjoyment

Scott Christensen2015 Ambassador

2015 POOL SEASON

• OPENS SATURDAY, MAY 16th

POOL PARTY on JUNE 6TH

(Pizza & Dive-In Movie)

• CLOSES SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27th

POOL ACCESS CARDS

POOL CARDSACTIVATED

UPONRECEIPT

OFPOOL PASS

AGREEMENT

fwreservations.tx@fsresidential.com

LOST OR

NEED A NEW

POOL CARD ?

Architectural Control Committee (ACC)

• CHAIRMAN – Scott Smith Maintains CC&Rs (Deed Restrictions) ACC Requests

ACCREQUEST FORM

2014 ACC REQUESTS• 56 ACC Requests were submitted in 2014• Example of the requests: installation of

patios, outdoor kitchens, painting, replacement of fences, play sets, pool and spa installation, patio covers, sheds, pavers or walkways, landscaping, solar panels

• 40 Approved• 9 Approved with Conditions• 7 Denied

502 Violations in 2014ACC - 16 Basketball - 16Exterior of Home – 8 Fence – 92Inappropriate Behavior – 1 Nuisance - 1 For Rent Sign – 1 Trash Receptacle – 52Garage Door – 3Paint – 6Repairs Misc – 5Roof Repair – 1Holiday Decorations – 10 Vehicles - 10

Landscaping:Borders - 1 General Maint - 5Trees – 25 Missing/Dead – 12Mow/Edge/Trim - 47 Weeds – 179Trim Shrubs– 11

2014 Enforcements

Procedure for Handling CC&R Violations Authority -provided in the Deed Enforcement & Fines Each situation is independent Escalation TROPA Process –Violations• 1st Letter –Friendly Notice• + 10 days –2nd Letter -TROPA• + 30 days –Demand Letter by Attorney• + 30 days –Injunctive Action –Legal Relief

Enforcement Escalation

FINE POLICY• Repeat offenders who continue to violate deed

restrictions over an extended period of time• Fine policy will be implemented AFTER numerous

notifications of violation Notice of infraction and given 10 days to cure it 2nd Notice of infraction and another 10 days to cure it Certified Letter with 30 day warning a $50 fine will be assessed to their account on the 31st date of that letter if violation is not taken care of Monthly fines if violation is not cured

Landscape Committee • CHAIRMAN: DAN PETERS

Coordinates with Landscape Company On HOA Common Areas

Lowe’s Farm HomeownerYard-Of-The Month Program

1306 BrambleJune 2014 Winner

YOTM Sign in Yard

Sense of

Pride

$50 Home Depot

Gift Card

Bragging Rights

2014 FLOWERS IN COMMON AREAS

Texas Wildflower Gardenat Amenity Center

(Future Family Photo Area)

Re-Seeded Blue Bonnets &

Installed Wildflower Signage

EAST BROAD STREETCONSTRUCTION

Lowe’s Farm Parkway

West and East Flower Beds

Center Median

Re-Establishment Beginning April 2015

Volk LanePERENNIALS:

Black-eye SusansCone Flowers

Golden YarrowSalvia (2)

Adagio MiscanthusDay & Tiger Lilies

Purple MumsJasmineGrasses

SHRUBS:Dwarf Yaupon Holly

Drift RosesNelly R. Stevens Holly

Crepe Myrtle

ANNUALS********************

West & East Flower Beds

EAST BROAD STREET BRICK EXPANSE

TREES:

YAUPON HOLLYCREPE MYRTLE

LITTLE GEM MAGNOLIAEAST PALATKA HOLLY

NELLY R. STEVENS HOLLY

SHRUB MOUNDS:DWARF YAUPONS

DRIFT ROSES

IN PHASES

East Palatka Holly

Yaupon Holly

Crepe Myrtle

Safety Committee • CHAIRMAN (vacant)

Organizes Neighborhood

Watch Program Coordinates National Night Out

NATIONAL NIGHT OUTSpecial Thanks

ToDavid LittlefieldRobert Wilcox

Social Committee

• POLICE NONEMERGENCY 817.473.0211

817.276.4700 (Public Safety Bldg.)

Mansfield Animal Control

• ANIMAL CARE & CONTROL HOURS: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday – Friday• ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICES & SHELTER:

407 Industrial Blvd., Mansfield, TX 817.276.4799• EMERGENCY CALL OUT HOURS: 4:30 p.m. – 8:00 a.m. Monday - Friday & all day on weekends TO NOTIFY OF AN EMERGENCY, PLEASE CALL MANSFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT AT 817.473.0211

FREEDOM PROJECT

DAVID LITTLEFIELD

Meeting Agenda (cont.)

State of the HOA AssociationoCommittee ReportsoHOA ImprovementsoDevelopment UpdateoTraffic UpdateoFinancial Review

Announcement of 2015 Board Election Results

2014 AMENITY CENTER IMPROVEMENTS

Re-Surfaced Pool Decking

Re-Stained Wood Portions of Buildings

Re-Painted Wrought Iron Fencing

2015 HOA Improvements

REPAIR AMENITY CENTER’S: PARKING LOT BUILDING RE-DECKING RE-PAINT PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT

INSTALL TREE LIGHTING ALONG LOWE’S FARM PKY.

RE-ESTABLISH ENTRANCE FLOWER BEDS (Presented Earlier)

INSTALL DRIP IRRIGATION

Meeting Agenda (cont.)

State of the HOA AssociationoCommittee ReportsoHOA ImprovementsoDevelopment UpdateoTraffic UpdateoFinancial Review

Announcement of 2015 Board Election Results

Development Update• Paul Blevins Vice-President

Mansfield ISD

MANSFIELD ISD – ALL GRADES (Reported December 2014)

2014 % Passing Rates for All Students

84% Reading (State - 76%)

84% Math (State - 78%)

82% Writing (State - 72%)

83% Social Studies (State - 76%)

82% Science (State - 78%)

TEXAS EDUCATION AGENCYTexas Academic Performance Report

2012 – 2013 District Performance

Reported by Peter PonceMISD Research, Assessment & Accountability Specialist

MISD SCHOOL BOARD

Dr. Michael EvansSchool Board PresidentPlace 3 

Karen MarcucciSchool Board SecretaryPlace 5 

Danny BaasSchool Board TrusteePlace 6 

Beth Light School Board TrusteePlace 2

Terry Moore School Board TrusteePlace 1

Raul GonzalezSchool Board Vice-President Place 4 

Courtney WilsonSchool Board TrusteePlace 7 

2015

2015

Jim VaszauskasSuperintendent

CITY COUNCIL

Brent NewsomPlace 22015

David CookCity Mayor

2015

Stephen LindseyPlace 3

Darryl HaynesPlace 4

Cory HoffmanPlace 5

Wendy BurgessPlace 6

Larry BrosehMayor Pro TemPlace 7

2015

MAY 9th ELECTIONS City Council MISD School Board

THE SHOPS AT LOWE’S FARM PHASE 1

Dickey’s BBQ Quick Cuts OMG Donuts Tropical Nail Purple Berri IKIDS ORTHODONTICS

Comet Cleaners Subway L.F. Dental Care M.L. Animal Clinic Pizza Hut Sprouts

McDonald’s 7 Eleven PHASE 2

Anchor Grocery – No ETA

Broad Street Commons

• Chase Bank WhatABurger Taco CasaStarbucks State Farm Chick-fil-A

• Kroger Avante’ Salon Day Spa

Madilyn’s Boutique Mansfield Smile Luxury Nail Spa MooYah

Coming Soon!

Methodist Mansfield Medical Center$118 Million patient tower, 200 jobs

Fall 2015

• Paul Blevins Vice-President

Traffic Update

HIGHWAY 360 EXTENSION Tollway Authority approved financing Beginning in 2015, finishing in 2018 10 Mile Extension from Sublett Rd. to 287o 4 lanes from Sublett Rd. to E. Broad St.o 3 lanes from E. Broad St. – U.S. 287

Frontage road improvements Partnership between N. Tx. Tollway

Authority & Tx. Dept. of Transportation

Meeting Agenda (cont.)State of the HOA AssociationoCommittee ReportsoHOA ImprovementsoDevelopment UpdateoTraffic UpdateoFinancial Review

Announcement of 2015 Board Election Results

2014 FINANCIALS• Jessica Sedgwick Association Manager

2014 Year End Account Balances

Operating Cash $77,907

Investment Account $165,483

Reserve Account $126,011

EXPENSES Utilities

11%

Landscape Maintenance

16%

Common Area Misc6%

Amenity Center/Pool

17%

General & Administrative

21%

Collections & Legal7%

Committees3%

Insurance5%

Reserve Transfer15%

HOA Budget Expense Summary

Lowe's FarmBudget & Dues Breakdown 2014 & 2015

2014 Budget 2014 Actual 2015 BudgetOperating Revenue 226,730$ 239,296$ 230,580$

Operating ExpensesUtilities 27,000$ 23,799$ 25,250$ Landscape Maintenance 43,605$ 35,488$ 45,105$ Common Area Maintenance 15,500$ 12,095$ 13,500$ Amenity Center/Pool 42,621$ 35,683$ 40,821$ General & Administrative 42,216$ 59,401$ 52,841$ Committees 9,700$ 7,093$ 9,700$ Insurance 10,584$ 10,718$ 10,185$ Total Operating Expenses 191,226$ 184,277$ 197,402$ Reserve Transfers 31,523$ 31,523$ 32,469$ Total Expenses 222,749$ 215,800$ 229,871$

Operating Net Income 3,981$ 23,496$ 709$

Total Reserve Fund Income 32,023$ 31,978$ 32,969$ Total Reserve Fund Expense 35,904$ 49,713$ 16,000$ Reserve Fund Net Income (Loss) (3,881)$ (17,735)$ 16,969$

Combined Net Income (Loss) 100$ 5,761$ 17,678$

• FirstService ResidentialEmergency #

877.378.2388 (24 Hour Customer Care Center

and Emergency Call Care)

Q & A SESSION

• Jessica Sedgwick Association Manager

Election Results

ADJOURNCookies Donated by Classic Goodness Bakery