Davenport Ranch
Volume 8, Number 1 Davenport Ranch Neighborhood Association
January 2012 www.DavenportRanch.org
NEIGHBORHOOD NEWSLETTER
What is the Master Association? You have received your dues statements for 2012. That usually triggers the onset of questions about why there are two sets of dues. The inevitable question is, “What does the Master Association do?” The Master Association is responsible for those things that no one sub-association could do on its own. For example, the entrances to Davenport Ranch, the antique light fixtures, the planting in the medians, the holiday decorations are all the responsibility of the Master. Those are the features that give Davenport Ranch an appearance that is consistent throughout the community. The Master also provides the Sheriff’s Deputies’ patrols that include all of the sub-associations giving everyone the same level of security. Most recently, the Master completed more Hidden Park improvements which includes the long anticipated children’s play area. What the Master does not do is enforce restrictions. Restrictions vary from sub-association to sub-association and it is the responsibility of each neighborhood to enforce its own rules. Each neighborhood is also responsible for the landscaping within its borders. Each sub-association is a member of the Master Association and sends a delegate to the Annual Meeting to cast votes equal to the number of lots in their subassociation. Those delegates also elect the members of the Master Association Board. I hope this helps with the question of why you are paying two sets of dues. Earline J. Wakefield Property Manager
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'Tis the Season (Political, that is) 2012 will be an exciting election year. In addition to the presidential election, there will be primaries, other general elections, congressional elections and any number of ballot issues. It seems a good time to revisit the rules for political signs. The following rule that has been adopted by the Board mirrors state law. Political signs are allowed only under the following criteria: • Signs can be no greater than four feet by six feet in size (and no greater than 24 square feet total) and must be ground-mounted; • An owner may only display political signs on property owned by him (for example signs are forbidden in the common areas); • A maximum of one sign per each candidate or ballot item may be displayed on any lot; • Political signs may only be displayed during the following time period: 90 days before the date of the election to which the sign relates, and 20 days after the election date; • Only signs for candidates and ballot items for a particular election are allowed. There is a longer list of decorations, lighting and other types of signs that are prohibited. To request a full copy of the rules, contact me at Earline. wakefield@goodwintx.com. Earline J. Wakefield Property Manager
Annual Meeting This Month Put January 17th on your calendar for the Davenport Ranch Neighborhood Association Annual Meeting. Then watch your mailbox for the announcement of the what, when and where of the meeting. There will be two Board vacancies to be filled and nomination forms will be included in the announcement.
Davenport Ranch Neighborhood Association - January 2012
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