Landscape re-design and upgrades will begin at both community entrances at the end of August.  You will see existing landscape material being removed and electrical work (including new lighting and wiring) occurring.  Once that work is completed, the entry monuments will be cleaned and painted, and then new landscaping will be installed.  All work at the community entrances should be done by the end of September for homeowners to enjoy.

The next semi-annual HOA assessment is due July 1, 2018. Homeowners may set up automatic payments with the instructions in the coupon book they received in December, or you may mail your coupon and payment with the information provided. If you have misplaced your coupon book, please contact McNeil Management at management@mcneilmsi.com to purchase a replacement book. 

1. Lawn/landscape: Now that warmer, wet weather has arrived, weeds will become more prevalent in your lawn and landscape areas and should be promptly removed. If your lawn has weedy patches, you can either resod larger areas of your lawn, place sod plugs in smaller areas, or expand landscape designs to cover these bare/sparse areas.
2. Home exterior: Protect your home from wind-driven rain and sun damage to your paint by repainting the exterior of your home every 5-7 years. You can seal cracks in the stucco, pressure wash stains from the exterior, and repaint from our pre-approved paint list.
3. Fencing: wood fencing deteriorates over time, making it unsightly and unsafe. Vinyl fencing becomes stained and needs to be cleaned regularly. Evaluate your family’s needs and either remove old fencing completely, replace wood fence panels and posts, and clean all stains from fencing. 

Remember that all outdoor alterations require approval from the HOA prior to beginning any project. Complete an “Alteration Application” form, found here on our website, and send it with the necessary items to McNeil Management. You will be notified by mail when your request has been approved.

Approximately 2/3 of homeowners use their garage to store personal items, not vehicles. Even though it’s convenient and “free” compared to a storage unit, there are reasons why you shouldn’t use your garage for storage: http://bit.ly/2iCVBmH

1. Climate Control - whatever you keep in the garage gets exposed to the highest and lowest temperatures and humidity. That makes your items susceptible to warping, cracking, mold, and mildew.
2. Security - self-storage facilities tend to be much safer than personal garages. If a thief gets into your garage, he’s just one door away from your home and family.
3. Access - storage facilities are everywhere these days, many with extended hours. Do you really need instant access to everything in your garage?

CES Engineering Services, Inc., has completed the geophysical investigation report on two locations in Boyette Creek. Click here to read their report.