COMMUNITY NEWS-FLASH
April 2, 2022

Happy Saturday Hackberry Creek Residents!

This week's NewsFlash includes information on the upcoming Easter & The Taste of Hackberry events, a street repair update, how to partner with your HOA to protect your property values, coyotes, food trucks, and more!
STREET REPAIRS UPDATE
Phase 1 Repairs Have Begun
Location of Repairs 
  • Crosswood Lane & Marigold Dr.
  • Near 2025 Crosswood Lane at Marigold Drive
  • Crosswood Lane between Primrose Dr. & Bradford Pear Dr.
Avoid Using Crosswood Drive if At All Possible!
No Street Parking At Any Time On Crosswood or in Construction Areas!
PHASE 2 Repairs Starting Soon!
Look For More Details in the next Mid-Week Update!
Easter Egg Hunt! - April 16th!
Saturday, April 16th: At the Hackberry Creek Country Club on the lawn between the country club and pool. Hamburgers and hotdogs will be available for purchase starting at 12 PM. The Easter egg hunt will start at 1 PM and there will be an opportunity to take pictures with the Easter bunny! The entire event will be from 12PM-2PM. We will be taking donations: food, toys or money for the DFW Humane society!
PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY VALUES
Partnering with your HOA
One of the most prominent reasons for having a homeowners association is to protect property value for homeowners. The HOA has a series of rules, regulations, and processes in place to ensure the neighborhood is looking its best and is an attractive place for residents and potential buyers.
Homes in well-managed communities often have a faster turnaround because buyers are attracted to all they have to offer. Here are just a few ways that you can partner with your HOA to enhance your property's value and curb appeal:
  • Keep all toys, tools and miscellaneous items out of view of streets or neighboring lots when not actively using - such as bicycles, strollers, soccer nets, garden tools, hoses, and unused landscape materials. If items continue to be left out in yards, porches, driveways or along the side of your home you may receive a courtesy notice from the HOA.

  • Keep your lawn free of weeds, mowed regularly and edged. Leaves and debris should be bagged and left for pick-up. Please do not allow your landscape contractor to blow debris into the street. If having mulch or bedding material delivered - do not dump in the street. The dumping of mulch, gravel or other landscape material in the street is expressly prohibited.

  • Remove dead plants and bushes, and trim any trees with broken, diseased or dead limbs. Tree trimming debris should be stacked neatly at the curb. The City does not automatically remove large amounts of branches and debris. You should call the City to arrange pick-up.

  • Vehicles parked in driveways should be in good repair, licensed, registered and operable. Car covers are not permitted and should be removed. If you need to protect the exterior of a vehicle, please move it into the garage.

  • Garage doors should not be left open for extended periods of time. Please ensure they remain closed as this is a security issue as well.
We hope you understand part of our responsibility is to enforce common-sense community standards and village rules. If you receive a notice, please do not take offense and understand the goal is to have the community looking its best at all times and keeping Hackberry Creek a wonderful place to live. If you ever have a question about a notice you may have received, please reach out to your community compliance coordinator, Jason Snider. He can be reached at 972-401-4946 or via email at jsnider@ccmcnet.com
Taste of Hackberry with a Twist!
Save the date! April 30th from 5:30pm to 8:30pm at Gate 4 Bridge. Come join your fellow residents for food, fun and music. More details coming soon!
IN CASE YOU MISSED THE MID-WEEK UPDATE
Some Important Information About Coyotes You Should Know
Reported sightings of coyotes in the neighborhood and surroundings area have decreased over the past few weeks. However, a stray coyote is occasionally spotted nearby. In Wednesday's Mid-Week Update we provided helpful information on how to reshape coyote behavior, coyote management, and how to prevent conflicts with coyotes. If you missed those articles, click HERE to read!
Food Truck Thursdays
Begin May 5th!
Thanks to Denelle Alexander for coordinating the food trucks for this upcoming year! We look forward to all the different options she has lined up for 2022! The tentative schedule for May is listed below!
May 5 Oh Balls! - May 12 Righteous BBQ - May 19 Mexorean - May 26 Mi Cocina
COMMON AREA PROJECTS UPDATE
Your Association At Work!
Each week we will give you a brief update on projects being planned, in-progress and completed. If you see something around the neighborhood that needs addressed, let us know!
Projects Completed
  • Installation of No Trespassing Signs around exterior of Property
  • Playground Safety Inspections
  • Electrical Outlet Installation at McKee Park
  • New Spring color installed at Entrances
  • New Pavement Striping at Gates 1, 3 and 4
  • Repair of rusted utility box at Village Greens
  • Minor sidewalk repairs near Gate 4 entrance
  • Re-leveling of park benches at Southern Oak Park

Projects In-Process
  • Street Repairs - began Monday and goes through July
  • Traffic Study - final draft for Board being prepared by vendor
  • Repair of Water Fountain at Southern Oak Park - pending vendor
  • RFID Toll Tag Readers at Gates - expect May install start date
  • Flagpole and Lighting Installation at Gate 1

Projects On The Horizon
  • Landscape Lighting Inspection - week of April 4th
  • Gate 1 Entry Fountain Repairs - return of RFPs due by April 13
  • Entrance Way Curb Re-Painting - return of RFPs due by April 13
  • Stop Sign relocation at Gate 3 - return of RFPs due by April 13
  • Replacement of Ceiling Fans in Gazebo at Southern Oak Park - on order
  • Paint and Stain touch-ups at Southern Oak and The Village Greens - return of RFPs due by April 13
As Village Manager, I do a monthly inspection and review of Association Common Areas. If you'd like to see a copy of April's community inspection report, please click the green button below!
SAVE THE DATE!
April Hackberry Creek Board Mtg.
The next Board of Directors Meeting will be held on April 20th, 2022 at the Hackberry Creek Country Club. As always, residents are welcome to attend and observe!
YOUR ONSITE TEAM
Randy Smith
Village Manager
Audrey Skillern
Administrative Assistant
Jason Snider
Compliance Coordinator
Hackberry Creek Homeowners Association
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