COMMUNITY NEWS-FLASH
June 11th, 2022

Happy Saturday morning! It's going to be a very warm weekend so we hope you have some cool plans. Lots of news in this week's NewsFlash! Be sure to read everything below, and with the upcoming 4th of July event we still need a few volunteers - especially a Race Coordinator to organize the Fun Run! Also needed are 4 gate ambassador families to help put out handfuls of small American Flags at the entrances on the 4th of July weekend.

Also, remember Gate 2 Entrance will be closed beginning Monday morning early and through July 1st!

Items you will find in this week's NewsFlash include...

  • June 19th Deadline for Toll Tag Registration
  • The 2022-2023 DRAFT Budget is available for review and comment
  • Striping work in community and concrete cutting at entrances
  • How to Volunteer for the 4th of July
  • City of Irving's 4th of July Event
  • In-Person Help for Toll Tag / Website Registration available
  • Street Repair Updates and Gate 2 Entrance Closure.
  • Website and Toll Tag Registration Video Tutorials available.
  • Are you using the GateKey app? You should be!

We hope you have a great weekend!
GATE 2 ENTRY CLOSES MONDAY JUNE 13TH
GATE 2 Entry (both resident and visitor lanes) are tentatively scheduled to be closed beginning Monday June 13th until July 1st. During this time GATE 2 will be EXIT ONLY - No entry will be permitted.

Residents attempting to enter through the exit lane will be immediately fined.
DRAFT 2022-2023 COMMUNITY BUDGET AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW AND COMMENT
The Board will be reviewing and voting on the the proposed 2022-2023 budget for the upcoming fiscal year during the upcoming June 15th Board meeting to be held at 7pm at the Hackberry Creek Country Club.

All residents may review this draft (unapproved) budget by going to the community website. YOU MUST BE A REGISTERED MEMBER OF THE WEBSITE TO VIEW IT AS THIS IS A PRIVATE DOCUMENT FOR HOMEOWNERS ONLY. If you have not yet registered as a website member, a short video tutorial can be found further down this email.

You may click the button below to be taken to the page, or alternatively go to the website, log-in, choose CONTACT option, then from the drop down menu select 2022-2023 BUDGET FEEDBACK.

Please view the budget before submitting your comments. Thank you!
4TH OF JULY VOLUNTEERS STILL NEEDED!
We still need a race coordinator to organize the Fun Run! Also needed are 4 gate ambassador families to help put out handfuls of small American Flags at the entrances on the 4th of July weekend.
Jennifer Olgin is looking for volunteers to assist with the Hackberry Creek July 4th event. If you can help in any way, please reach out to her at:


You can also volunteer by going to the website by clicking here!
IN-PERSON ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE
WITH TOLL TAG REGISTRATIONS
Joan Davis has graciously volunteered to assist anyone in-person who needs help registering their Toll Tag or registering for the website. She will be available in the Hackberry Creek office on the following dates and times. No need to call first and no appointment necessary!
Monday, June 13
8:30 to 10:30 AM
1:00 to 3:00 PM

Wednesday, June 15
9:00 to 11:00 AM
As we are still awaiting activation scheduling by the vendor and the installation of a few electrical components we have extended the Toll Tag registration deadline to June 19th, 2022. Please do not send the office an email with your Toll Tag information. You will need to input it using the online form.

Brief video tutorials can be found below on how to both register as a member on the HackberryCreek.com website and how to register your Toll Tags. Registering for the website takes less than 2 minutes and registering a Toll Tag just 5 minutes or less.
STREET / CURB PAINTING / CONCRETE CUTTING
Be advised the vendor scheduled to do the street / crosswalk / curb painting pulled off the job unexpectedly and informed us they will not return until mid-week next week to finish the work. You may see them near the entrances & parks completing the work later next week. We apologize for the inconvenience and delay.

One of our other vendors doing the RFID installation worked yesterday to cut the concrete in the entrance lanes at Gate 1, 2 and 4. They will be returning Monday to install the loop detectors in the concrete and seal those areas. While the work and drying is in progress, entry will be restricted to visitor lanes only. Both lanes should re-open by 6pm after the sealant completely dries.
STREET REPAIR PROGRESS REPORT
Latest Contractor Update:
June 13 through June 25 work continues on section 4, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14
  
Section Locations:
4 - Gate 2 Entrance
8 - Near 2005 Primrose
9 - Crosswood and Marigold
12 - Near 7423 Sugar Maple Dr.
13 - Near 7223 Sugar Maple Dr.
14 - Near 2058 Azalea Trail
YOUR VISITORS, CONTRACTORS & GUESTS
In order to expedite the entry of your visitors, contractors and guests all residents should be using the GateKey app to pre-authorize entry. When residents fail to pre-authorize visitors, this slows down traffic flow in the visitor lanes at the gates because the gate attendants are forced to call the resident to inquire and authorize the guest, contractor, or visitor. The GateKey app has a notify feature built-in so if you pre-authorize your visitor and select that option and you have the correct cell phone number on file you will receive a text message once your visitor checks in at the gate.
IRVING'S 4TH OF JULY EVENT
FOOD TRUCK THURSDAY JUNE 16TH
Here is the menu for next week's food truck - Chicago’s Taste & More - hot dogs, gyros, Philly cheesesteaks and more. They offer online ordering for those who prefer that option. Go to www.chicagostasteandmore.com on 6/14 or after to pre-order. Walk up orders are also welcomed and encouraged!
CHANGES TO YOUR HOME OR LOT
As a reminder to all residents, any changes to the exterior of your home or lot must be in accordance with the Hackberry Creek Design Guidelines.

Once homeowners ensure their plan is in accordance with the Hackberry Creek Design Guidelines they must also get official approval from the Las Colinas Association.
YOUR ONSITE TEAM
Randy Smith
Village Manager
Audrey Skillern
Administrative Assistant
Jason Snider
Compliance Coordinator
Hackberry Creek Homeowners Association
Professionally managed by CCMC