October 12th, 2022

The week is half over! Happy Wednesday Hackberry Creek Residents!

NOTE - the prior year Hackberry Creek vehicle decals expire this FRIDAY October 14th so stop in the office as soon as possible to get yours if you haven't already!  After the expiration date, residents without the new decals will be required to enter the guest/visitor lane and show ID every time you enter.  There will be no extensions granted.

Be sure to see this Mid-Week update for more information on...

• October Board Meeting - Tonight at 7pm
• Resident Decal Distribution - All old decals expire FRIDAY
• Scarecrow Festival - Registration Ends Friday
• Halloween Party - October 30th - Volunteers Needed!
• Volunteering Info - Turkey Trot Chair and Volunteers Needed!
• Trash Collection Rules - Please Read!
• Women's Club - Shopper's Night
• Village Rules Installment #18 - Trash & Debris Control and Material Storage

Have a great week and as always, if you have any questions, please call the Hackberry Creek office at 972-401-4946.

PLEASE SEE IMPORTANT TRASH AND RECYCLING INFO AT END OF THIS EMAIL

Any questions concerning trash pick-up, or why your trash or recycling or brush was not picked up needs to be directed to the City of Irving.  The HOA office cannot assist you with Trash Pick-Up issues or questions.  You can reach them at:

(972) 721-2232

OCTOBER BOARD MEETING - TONIGHT

ONE WEEK EARLIER THAN USUAL DUE TO ANNUAL MEETING

October's Hackberry Creek HOA Board Meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 12th, 2022 at the Hackberry Creek Country Club, 1901 W Royal Ln, Irving, TX 75063. The Open Session begins at 7:00pm and homeowners are welcome to attend and comment. The Board will be conducting Executive Session from 6:30pm to 7:00pm and the Executive Session is closed to homeowners.

You can view the agenda for this meeting by clicking the green button below.

If you'd like to join the meeting via Zoom please follow this link, starting at 7:00pm this evening, October 12th, 2022.

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/8211136500?pwd=WjZONG9KWmNSQTlkaHJaZmtGOHBwZz09

Meeting ID: 821 113 6500

Passcode: 12345

To call in by phone only... (346) 248-7799

BRING IN YOUR PAPERWORK RECEIVED BY MAIL FOR FASTEST SERVICE.

PROOF OF INSURANCE / OWNERSHIP ALSO REQUIRED!

NO DECALS WILL BE ISSUED IF YOU HAVE ANY OUTSTANDING BALANCE ON YOUR ACCOUNT

The new 2023 decals are now being issued. Decals can be picked up between the hours of 8:30am and 4:30pm Monday through Friday. Decals cannot be issued to homeowners or their renters if there is a balance due on the account.

As of 3:45pm yesterday the Association has received 714 absentee ballots. We have received4,466,268 votes towards quorum. This is 59.24% of the neighborhood total. We have reached quorum!.  The Special Assessment vote has passed and is currently at 53.08%. We need at least 50.1% of the votes to approve the Annual Meeting Minutes from last year.  As of yesterday the total for meeting minutes was only 45.63%. You can submit your ballot online by clicking below if you have not yet turned in your ballot!

Registrations Accepted September 14th through October 14th

Your scarecrow should be put on display in your yard beginning on October 1st, but no later than October 24th.  Scarecrows will be on display through Monday, November 7, 2022.

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Judges will select the most outstanding scarecrows in each category week of October 24th thru October 26th. 

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To read more and register, follow the link below!

Join all the ghosts and goblins at our annual Hackberry Creek Halloween Festival on Sunday, October 30th from 4:30-6:30pm at Southern Oak Park. For a ghoulishly good time the festival will offer music, entertainment, bounce houses, food and drink.

Please join your neighbors in helping before, during or after the event! Use this link to volunteer: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E054BADA7292-2019

If you would like to advertise your business at the event, please contact Jackie Garner via email (superotee@hotmail.com).

*** Trick or Treating will take place on Halloween, October 31st. *** 

A Chairperson and Volunteers are needed for this year's Turkey Trot

Please contact the office if you would like to Chair or volunteer this year's Turkey Trot event!

Women’s Club of Hackberry Creek

Shoppers Night 2022

November 15, 2022

6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.

To be a Vendor, please email us at:

hackberrycreekwomensclub@gmail.com

Deadline For Applications Is October 21st

Installment 18 - Trash & Debris Control and Material Storage

Each week we will be highlighting a portion of the recorded village rules for Hackberry Creek.

The Village Rules were last updated on 12/15/2021.

VILLAGE RULES REGARDING THE CONDUCT OF CONTRACTORS

Trash and Debris Control

Trash Container - If the performance of the work will generate trash or debris that is not removed from the job site on a daily basis or contained within the structure being built or modified, then the contractor shall provide a commercial trash container (or other container as specifically approved by the Association) in which to place all trash. No trash shall extend above the top of the container. The container shall be placed within the property where the work is being performed. Under no circumstances shall the container be placed on the common property of the Hackberry Creek Home Owners Association. The container must be approved through the Village Manager prior to being placed on the property. If the container needs to remain on the property longer than three (3) months, an extension must be approved by the Village Manager. If construction is halted the container must be removed. If the trash container is not able to be placed in the resident’s driveway and needs to be placed on the street for any reason, permission needs to be obtained from the Village Manager prior to placing it on the street and appropriate reflective cones or other safety devices must be placed around the container.

Wind Blown Trash Pick-up - Contractor shall pick up all trash blown from the job site on a daily basis. The trash shall be picked up from adjacent property, Common Property of the Association and the property of the Hackberry Creek Country Club. Contractor shall exercise rigorous attention to the methods used to eliminate trash from being wind-blown from the job site.

Removal of Surplus Construction Materials, Soil and Concrete - Contractor shall remove surplus construction materials, soil, rock, and scrap concrete from the Village on a timely basis. If surplus soil is being stockpiled on vacant property with the permission of the property owner, then the soil shall be spread over the property to present a smooth appearance and not block drainage. Rock, brick, concrete (including truck wash-out) shall be immediately removed from the Village.

Material Storage

The Hackberry Creek Home Owners Association does not provide security for contractor’s property and shall not be responsible for loss or damage to same on the job site. Contractor shall not deposit and/or store construction or other materials on the Common Property of the Association at any time.

To read all of the Village Rules, click the button below to go to the website page where the document is located!

IMPORTANT TRASH PICK-UP INFORMATION

Trash Collection and Recycling is now ONE DAY A WEEK only on TUESDAYS.

All boxes must be broken down and placed under a blue recycle bag. 

Residents failing to place out trash correctly that is refused pick-up by the City are subject to violation notices from the Association.  Any trash left out after pick-up day will result in a violation notice.

Please read the flyer below and download for your reference!