Mission
Our mission is to govern consistently with the Declaration and Protective Covenants, to assure the viability of Hot Springs Village by establishing and managing goals and objectives, and to ensure that the voice of the property owner is represented.  
Vision
Hot Springs Village, a gated community nestled in the Ouachita Mountains, offers a welcoming, dynamic lifestyle with first class amenities, providing a variety of activities for all ages.
Thank you for participating in the pool roundtables this week, a resounding success with fantastic brainstorming among neighbors! More than 100 property owners participated, including several on our first conference call option for those unable to make the in-person sessions. This option was suggested by a property owner who lives in Texas, demonstrating the tremendous value of our collective efforts, a cornerstone of these round table sessions. Numerous attendees remarked about the great opportunity to brainstorm and share ideas with the Board and staff, generate excitement and pride of ownership, and their appreciation for playing a pivotal role in the planning.
11 questions (Click here for the agenda) were asked ranging from whether attendees support or oppose constructing an outside pool; how the construction should be funded; whether the pool should have an extended season; and the pros and cons of having lifeguards. At the end of the session, the floor was opened to the audience for their thoughts and questions. Many brought pictures of their desired pool designs, which will be helpful to the Recreation Committee's next steps.
Now, what happens next? Once the notes are consolidated, the information will be given to the Director of Recreation to be shared with the Recreation Committee and discussed in their upcoming meetings.  These public meetings are another opportunity for property owners to share comments. Once the committee finishes their review, they will formulate a proposed course of action, funding method, and timeline to the CEO and COO who will present a final recommendation to the Board for approval. The overall goal is a prudent solution that makes possible a 2018 season pool opening.
Another superb golf event is underway this week at one of our premier Hot Springs Village Courses. The Desoto Golf Club is hosting the Arkansas State Amateur Championship (ASGA) through tomorrow. Thank you to the golf staff and Chef Johnna's staff for their hard work on this prestigious tournament, which is open to four divisions of male amateur ASGA golfers: Young-Amateur; Senior 40+; 54+ Mid-Senior and Super-Senior, 64 years and older.
 
Another fantastic week - never a dull moment when you visit or live in Hot Spring Village!
 

ADMINISTRATION
S tanding Committees:  HSVPOA is seeking members in good standing to serve on the Architectural Control Committee and the Re creation Committee. Click here for an application. Please return applications to the COO's office at the Administration Building.  
 
FOOD & BEVERAGE 
  Granada Grill  
 
Sunday, July 16th Brunch - 10:30 a.m. - 2 p.m:   Seafood items, breakfast, lunch entrees, sides, and assorted desserts.  $18 per person; $8.95 children under 12; no charge for children under 4.
Wednesday Night Buffet:  Weekly Wednesday night buffet beginning at 5 p.m. Fried Chicken and Chef's Choice entree, salad, sides, and desserts $12.50 per person.  
 
Reservations are preferred for Wednesday night buffet  and Sunday brunch - Call 501.922.1372.

Click here for full menu and hours of operations.

Magdy Hussein, Director of Food & Beverage and Brian Yeary, Executive Chef will be featured on a Channel 7, cooking segment, which airs on Tuesday, July 18th between 9 - 10 a.m. Brian will give a cooking demonstration, and Magdy will talk about his vision for Hot Springs Village Food & Beverage operations.  
GOLF DEPARTMENT 
July Golf Rates: July pricing, for Members, Accompanied Member Guests and Family is posted on the Member Portal home screen. Click here for daily golf rates at all HSV golf courses.

Golf Committee Meeting: The July Golf Committee meeting, at the Coronado Center, has been changed to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, July 19, 2017.  
 
Junior Golf: The HSV Junior Golf Association will hold its annual championship on Wednesday, July 26th and Thursday, July 27th at Coronado Golf Course. Play will be in three divisions; 5 hole, 9 hole and 18 hole. This year's tournament celebrates the 20th year of the Junior Golf Program.

On Site Golf Cart Service August 2nd: Jerry Pate Company will offer specialized preventative maintenance service, for members who have private golf carts, at Magellan Golf Club from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. Click here to review services and costs that will be available. Stop in or preregister by email to [email protected].
MGA Member/Member - August 4th - 5th: Isabella Golf Course will host the annual MGA Member/Member tournament.  The tournament format will be a 2-man best ball. This tournament is open to all MGA Members. If you have not yet signed up for the MGA you may do so by going to the MGA website www.hsvmga18.com. Tournament entry fee is $135.00/per player, and includes registration dinner, continental breakfast, lunch, prize monies and tee gift. 

Registration at 5 p.m. and dinner at 5:30 p.m. on August 3rd at Ponce de Leon Golf Club.   
LAKES 
Hydrilla : The second herbicide application is scheduled for the week of July 24th. Application is dependent on weather, so the schedule will be updated and communicated as the application date approaches. As with the previous application, the concentration allows for safe lake activities including all watering, swimming, fishing, and fish harvest/consumption.
 
Boat stickers : Boat registration (sticker) surveys are being conducted on the lakes. Lakes Pineda and Balboa have been completed with initial evaluations indicating an approximate 30% compliance rate. In the next couple of weeks, all lake surveys will be completed and results submitted for administrative action to ensure compliance on the lakes.
 
Fish habitats : Volunteers from the Village fishing clubs (Anglers and Baitcasters Clubs) have helped install fish habitats on Lakes Balboa, Coronado, Pineda, Cortez, and Maria, over the last few months. The intent is to install fish habitats in productive locations that cause no navigational restrictions across all the lakes.
PUBLIC WORKS
Roadways and Drainage
  • Culvert repairs on Turbion Lane will be completed by July 21st, weather permitting. The roadway will be closed during construction.
  • Claro Way repairs are completed, and the road is open.
  • The second round of mowing of primary roadways is proceeding throughout the Village.
  • Mowing of neighborhood roadways south of DeSoto Blvd. is currently underway.
  • Urgent!! Residents are asked to respect and comply with Road Closure signs at all times. Your safety and the safety of the workers is at risk if you travel into the work areas.
Compliance Division: No fines were issued in the month of June as a result of the cooperation being received from residents.

Common Property and Forest Committee: Orientation for the urban deer hunt in Hot Springs Village is scheduled for August 26, 2017. Arkansas Game and Fish representatives will assist the Arkansas Bow Hunters Association in preparations for a December 9, 2017 through January 31, 2018 hunt.

Dams and Watersheds:
  • Repairs of Lake Estrella spillway will be completed by July 26, 2017, weather permitting.
  • Repairs of Lake Isabella erosion issues downstream of the spillway is scheduled to begin July 31, weather permitting.
RECREATION
Balboa Spillway Trail: Recreation Maintenance is in the process of moving the Balboa Spillway Trail from the north side of Ponce de Leon Drive to the south side of Ponce de Leon Drive from Herradura Lane to DeSoto Blvd., as weather permits. Please use caution when workers are present.

Trail Maintenance: Recreation Maintenance staff will be spraying invasive weeds and poison ivy along the entire HSV trail system over the next several weeks. Please use caution on trails when workers are present.

Tennis Center Summer Hours: Except for event days, the following are the adjusted hours through August. Mondays 8am to Noon and 4 to 8pm. Tuesdays 8am to 8pm. Wednesdays 8am to Noon and 4 to 8pm. Thursdays 8am to Noon and 4 to 8pm. Fridays 8am to 8pm. Saturdays 8am to Noon. Sundays Noon to 8pm. 
  
Green Market, Arts and Crafts: Green Market, the weekly farmers' market / arts & crafts, will be held on Thursdays from 8 a.m. to noon through the end of October at Grove Park.

Grove Park is located just off DeSoto Boulevard near the Woodlands Auditorium. Carved out of the forest, the park features spaces for vendors, picnic tables and an entertainment area in a woodland setting. Both the Green Market and Artisan Market are open to any Arkansas vendor. All arts and crafts must be juried into the market. You can request an application by email [email protected].

HSV Escape Room: Are you up for a challenge? Sign up for Hot Springs   "Mother-in-Law Mania" Escape Room. Go to HSVTicketSales.com for details and to purchase tickets.   

Waypoint at DeSoto Marina   
 
Enjoy Happy Hour on the deck overlooking the lake from 5 - 7 p.m. Draft beer and bottled beer is available. 
 
Open Daily - Sunday through Saturday 
8 a.m. - 7 p.m.    
            
Food Service: Serving breakfast burritos, smoothies, panini's, wraps, chicken salad, grilled cheese sandwiches, sirloin beef and veggie burgers, and soups. Waypoint also serves specialty coffee's using fresh beans from Red Light Roastery in Hot Springs.

Bait:  Waypoint sells nightcrawlers, crickets, and minnows. 

Rentals: Single person kayaks, tandem kayaks, stand up paddleboards, 20' pontoon boat, 16' jonboat, and a 4-seat pedal boat.  

Call Waypoint at 501.922.5511 for more information.
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UPCOMING MEETINGS

HSVPOA Board Meetings- 9 a.m. on the third Wednesday of each month in the Ouachita Building at Ponce de Leon Center, 1101 DeSoto Blvd.

Standing Committee Meetings:
Ad hoc Fee Committee: 9 a.m. October 20th Coronado Center

Appeals - 3rd Wednesday each month 1:30 p.m. Coronado Center
Architectural Control -1st and 3rd Thursday each month 8:30 a.m. Coronado Center
Common Property & Forest - 1st Monday each month 1:30 p.m. Coronado Center
Golf- 3rd Thursday each month 4 p.m. Coronado Center (July meeting is Wed., July 19th)
Governmental Affairs- 1st Friday each month 8 a.m. - August 4th meeting at Fountain Lake School District Campus, 4207 Park Ave.
Lakes - 2nd Wednesday each month 9 a.m. Coronado Center
Public Safety - Sep. 13, Dec. 13,- 10 a.m. Police Training & Event Center - 310 Balearic Rd.
Public Utilities/ Public Works -July 20th , 9:30 a.m. Police Training & Event Center
Recreation - 2nd Monday each month 4 p.m. Coronado Center
Trails - 3rd Tuesday each month 1:30 p.m. Coronado Center