SRROA Board of Directors Share Key Accomplishments at Annual Meeting

New Playground equipment addition

New Landscaping & Rock work at the John Simpson Park

Street signs replaced with TXDOT certified reflective blades

The Steiner Ranch Residential Owners’ Association (SRROA) Board of Directors highlighted key accomplishments and future projects at last month’s Annual Meeting and Election. Despite challenges related to the 2021 winter storm and worldwide pandemic, the board was able to successfully complete the following projects, initiatives and enhancements: • Ended FY21 with Operating Surplus: The SRROA ended the year with a surplus due to disciplined board fiscal oversight as well as an insurance disbursement due to winter storm damages. • Approved FY22 Budget: BOD approved a fiscally sound FY22 budget. • Improved Resident Response Times: The BOD identified management response time issues and worked to ensure homeowner calls and emails were answered in a timely manner. Because of this initiative, overall call volume decreased by 41% and emails decreased by 33%. Timely management response led to fewer repeat calls/ emails. • Negotiated Weekly Recycling: The BOD renegotiated its contract with Texas Disposal Systems (TDS) to include weekly recycling pick-up. Note: Monthly SRROA assessments total $72, of which $22 is allocated to trash & recycling pick-up. $2 is allocated to the SRROA Reserve Fund for potential association replacement and repair costs, and $48 is allocated to association operations. Trash and recycling costs are not included in many other association HOA dues. • Added Playground Equipment: A new teeter totter and two merry-go-round apparatuses were installed at John Simpson Park, along with a large sandbox. • Installed Kiddie Mulch: Kiddie mulch was added to the John Simpson playground. • Installed Weed Barriers @ Volleyball Court: The court was reworked with new weed barriers. • Improved Lighting: Tennis & basketball court lights were upgraded to LED. • Resurfaced JS Basketball Court: The basketball court was resurfaced. • Pool Decking Repair: Significant decking repair around the John Simpson pool began last month and may continue into May. • Repaired Fencing: Repairs to fencing were made around the pool. • Trimmed Trees: Extensive tree trimming at the John Simpson playground and throughout the community was completed last fall. • Rejuvenated Picnic Tables: Picnic tables at the park were sanded and stained. • Perennials Planted @ Monuments: Perennial plantings were added to all SRROA community monuments, along with drip irrigation to various areas. • Oversaw Winter Storm Amenity Repairs: Repairs to the John Simpson pool pump, bathrooms and various valves were necessary. • Improved Landscaping: New plants and rock work were installed at the John Simpson Park & pool entryway. • Removed Dead Plantings: Large Agaves and cactuses that did not survive the winter storm were removed and replaced with alternate plants. • Replaced Sod: Sod was replaced at the entrances to Chaparral, Mesa North, Plateau, and Rocky Ridge. • Installed Reflective Street Signs: All SRROA street signs, many of which were faded and in poor condition, were replaced with TXDOT certified reflective blades. • Donated to Charity: Instead of recycling the old street signs, the SRROA BOD took donations for them in order to raise money for charity. The result: The SRROA donated $1,600 to the LISD Clothes Closet @ Four Points Middle School, Hope Austin and Community First! Village. Going forward, the SRROA Board of Directors plans to explore or move forward with the following: • Pool Replastering: The BOD approved replastering the John Simpson pool, which began after Easter and is planned to be complete in May. An upgraded quartz material is being used which will increase durability, longevity and give an overall added esthetic appeal. • Upgrading Pool Lighting: The BOD approved upgrading pool lights with LED. • Improved Pool Maintenance: A new pool cleaning company will take over pool maintenance in May. • Continued Fence Repairs/Updates: Fence updates will continue for safety purposes. • Drainage Solutions: The BOD is exploring options to improve drainage issues at the John Simpson Park & tennis court areas. • Explore Updates to JS Pavilion – The board will explore updates to this area. • Bike Repair Station: The BOD has been working with a local Eagle Scout to build a small ‘bike repair’ work area at the JS Park. SRROA volunteer board members oversee association budgets and fiscal responsibilities, ensure governing documents are enforced, and make sure common areas and association assets are maintained. The SRROA is comprised of The Valley at Eastridge, The Summit at Eastridge, Chaparral, Rocky Ridge, Hancock Hill, Mesa North, and Plateau. Board members include Debbie Tanner-Jacobs - President, Wendy Gray - Vice President, Terry Friggel - Treasurer, Meredith Hamrick - Secretary, and Dan Hartman - Director.