Community Update from Daniel J. Wilkinson, POA President Community, Meetings, Notices January 14, 2024 Dear Friends, The POA Board and volunteers have been working hard over the past few months to take care of some projects that needed taken care of in your community. Some of those projects are the large walking bridge on Mountain Valley Drive, which has been stabilized, and the embankment has been rocked. The gazebo has been patched and painted. The new playground will be in place by summer for the children’s use. I want to thank the contractors for their hard work, and the volunteers for their truly dedicated work. A special thanks to Brandon Bailes and Terry Shaw for their help on the four gate houses, as well as Christmas decorations. I must not forget Ashley Johnston, Kelly Romer, and Brooke Brola for installing swags on the entrance signs. Our community looked great this holiday season. Your board is holding the line on dues for 2024 even though we have some costly projects ahead. Dues and projects will be discussed at our Annual Community Meeting on March 12, 2024 at 6:30PM. The meeting will be held at Odom Community Center. Please mark your calendars. On a more serious note, you should be made aware that past due accounts for your POA dues have reached close to $35,000. Approximately 110 residents are delinquent to date. I am reaching out to those with outstanding balances to balance their accounts. We do have a vacancy on the POA Board, effective March 31, 2024. Anyone interested in serving should submit: name, address, phone number, and a short bio to [email protected] by February 28, 2024. Warm Regards, Daniel J. WilkinsonPresidentMaumelle Valley Estates POA Board of Directors
Winter Storm Warning
Winter Storm Warning Community, Events, Notices January 14, 2024 As you are no doubt aware, much of Arkansas will be under a WIND CHILL ADVISORY (now in effect) and a WINTER STORM WARNING (from Noon Sunday until 6PM Tuesday) for the next several days. Heavy snow accumulation is expected, along with wind chills potentially 20 degrees below zero. Hazardous travel conditions are also anticipated, and potential damage to property is certainly also a possibility. To help you prepare for the upcoming severe conditions, and to ensure your home is protected, we have listed a few considerations from Central Arkansas Water: Specifically, (1) ensure exterior faucets are drained and covered, (2) drip hot and/or cold water from your indoor faucets, (3) open the cabinet doors below your sinks to allow warm air to circulate to your plumbing, and (4) as much as possible, eliminate drafts into your home and insulate exposed pipes. While the referenced list is by no means an exhaustive one, we hope you find it helpful as you prepare to brace for the winter weather. Additionally, do your best to limit travel when possible, ensure you have adequate food, water, and other supplies in place, wear appropriate attire when venturing outdoors, and most importantly, stay safe! Lawrence CheathamSecretary/WebmasterMaumelle Valley Estates POA Board of Directors
Recent Community Improvements… and More to Come!
Recent Community Improvements… and more to come! Community, Notices June 8, 2023 The new board of directors, confirmed during our most recent annual POA meeting, has been busy working on several projects to clean up, repair, and maintain several areas in our community! We are happy to report that the playground equipment behind Sierra Valley Loop was successfully dismantled and removed at the end of last month, and planning is underway to revitalize the area appropriately. More news to come on that! The wooden bridge near Prairie Lane, which was missing wooden slats, has been repaired by our newly elected board President, Daniel Wilkinson. Thank you Dan! Lastly, we continue to cut down and remove brush, debris, and dead trees on the trails as they are brought to our attention. In addition to the improvements referenced above, the newly assembled Architectural Control Committee has been actively reviewing and approving (if applicable) POA members’ property construction and modification plans. At this time, the committee has responded to all known pending requests, and will continue to provide timely responses. We know there is much more work to be done, and we appreciate your continued patience as we facilitate future improvements within our community. Lawrence CheathamSecretary/WebmasterMaumelle Valley Estates POA Board of Directors
Notices Sent to Homeowners About Outbuilding Violations
Notice Sent to Homeowner’s About Outbuilding Violations Community, Notices, Violations April 6, 2021 Outbuildings (aka Storage Buildings or Pool Houses) are prohibited in Maumelle Valley Estates as set forth in the Maumelle Valley Estates Bill of Assurance. Recently, the President of the Board received complaints from homeowners about the construction of these in some back yards. While many homeowners may believe this ok, the fact of the matter is storage buildings are prohibited (unless constructed to match the home with the same materials). Regardless of how long it has been there or how long a homeowner has went without repercussions, when a complaint is launched, the Board cannot turn a blind eye. If the Board does not take the necessary steps to enforce the rules, there might as well not be any. If you don’t address it, you bless it. The Board cannot change the guidelines set forth in the Bill of Assurance whether they agree with them personally or not. It is the Board’s responsibility to ensure compliance with the Bill of Assurance. Below you will find the text of letters sent this week to known violators. Dear __________, It has recently been brought to our attention that an outbuilding has been constructed on your (address) property. Outbuildings are specifically not permitted in Maumelle Valley Estates. Outbuildings must be of the same building material and basic design as the primary dwelling and are subject to the review and approval of the Architectural Control Committee. Below are the sections from your property’s Bill of Assurance regarding outbuildings to which you agreed when purchasing a home in our neighborhood. Section 1 – Architectural Control. No improvements shall be constructed or maintained upon any lot and no alteration or repainting to the exterior of a structure shall be made unless approved by the Architectural Control Committee as provided for in the Covenants and Restrictions. House plans must be submitted, approved, and signed off by the Architectural Control Committee. No identical house plan will be approved or constructed next door or within a visual distance of another house with the same plans. Section 11 – Outbuildings Prohibited. No outbuildings or other detached structure appurtenant to the residence may be erected on any of the lots hereby restricted without the consent in writing of the Architectural Control Committee. Storage buildings and pool houses, which shall match the single-family residence architecture. No portable storage buildings will be permitted. The MVE POA Covenants and Restrictions are private restrictions that run with the land for real estate within MVE. The Covenants and Restrictions are separate and apart from any permitting or zoning requirements of the City of Maumelle. The City of Maumelle should not issue, or should not have issued, permits in MVE without the plans first receiving written approval from the MVE POA ACC. Even if the City erroneously issued a permit, such permit does not supersede the MVE POA Covenants and Restrictions. The Architectural Control Committee requests you take either of the following actions: 1. Remove completely the outbuilding from your property within thirty (30) days of the date of this letter, or 2. Submit architectural drawings within 30 days of receipt of this letter to include a completion time-line suitable to the Committee that will be constructed to the existing outbuilding to match the single-family residence architecture on your property. Please advise the Committee in writing (USPS or email) your intention within seven (7) days of the date of this letter. Failure to respond to this letter, in writing, in the time requested herein may result in additional action by MVE POA to enforce the Covenants and Restrictions. If you have questions or require advice concerning your obligations pursuant to the Covenants and Restrictions, we invite you to contact a qualified attorney. The POA email address is [email protected]. Thank you in advance for your prompt attention to this matter. Sincerely, John S Holloway, Sr., President Maumelle Valley Estates POA Board of Directors