Not Our Streets After All!

Posted on May 2, 2022 Posted in News & Notable, Street Damage/Repair

To the surprise of both Board members, past and present, and the City of McLendon-Chisholm, the streets in Quail Creek are owned by the City! This fact was brought to the Board’s attention by the Rojas’s when they presented the proposal of an easement through Brett & Sherry Packer’s property from their property onto Pheasant Hill. The CC&R’s contain the Owners Survey Certificate, which has both the developer and the City Council acknowledgement of transfer. In addition to the HOA’s attorney, the City Attorney and City Planner have verified that the streets are in fact the responsibility of the City,

Annual Meeting Update

Posted on October 5, 2021 Posted in Membership Meetings

The Annual Board of Directors Meeting of the Quail Creek Homeowners Association was held on Monday, October 4, 2021 at 7:00 PM at the home of Perry Swearingen at 275 Pheasant Hill Drive. A quorum was established with 38 members including proxies at the meeting. The meeting was called to order at 7:13 PM. A review of the Rules of Order of Business was presented. The meeting agenda was presented for approval. Election of the Permanent Meeting Officers was conducted. All positions were filled by unanimous consent with Bob Steinhagen acting as the Permanent Chair, Ken Daulong as Sargent of

Parking Facing Traffic is Hazardous!

Posted on July 22, 2021 Posted in Crime & Safety

Even though the streets in Quail Creek are private, state law (§545.303 – ADDITIONAL PARKING REGULATIONS) states that when parallel parking on a street, it is illegal to park facing oncoming traffic. That’s because all cars have reflectors on the rear but the front of most has none (take a flashlight & see for yourself), so when parking at night, a vehicle facing the wrong way is less visible, especially in low-light conditions. When moving vehicles, bikes, or even pedestrians, collide into cars that are parked facing traffic the liability for damage often rests with the parking violator, regardless if it’s a public or private street, so

THANK YOU Martinez Lawn Services!

Posted on July 20, 2021 Posted in Neighborhood Park, News & Notable

The HOA Board wishes to thank Martinez Lawn Services for donating lawn fertilization and weed control services for Association-owned & managed areas of the neighborhood, which include the front entrance and park. Many Quail Creek homeowners use this company, which has been in business since 2005.

2021 Legislative Changes that Impact HOA’s

Posted on July 20, 2021 Posted in Governing Documents, Government News

On May 31, 2021, the Texas Legislature concluded the 2021 legislative session. Although there were a significant number of bills filed that could have had a dramatic effect on the laws governing Texas homeowners associations, only a few bills were ultimately enacted. The most significant is Senate Bill 1588, which ultimately evolved into an omnibus bill with 27 separate sections that add or modify 3 chapters of the Texas Property Code. Such new and modified statutory laws are summarized as follows: HOUSE BILL 1659 – Reduced Application of Declaration Amendment Procedures under Chapter 209 House Bill 1659 modifies Section 209.0041

Under Old Management

Posted on May 19, 2021 Posted in Governance

The Board of Directors voted unanimously to end the management contract with Goodwin & Associates [G&A] and return to self-management. The Board determined that after three years, the management company provided no real benefit to the Association or the Board while the engagement created unnecessary costs and significant burdens to the board and homeowners. Until March of 2018, the Association was governed and managed by fellow homeowners, board members who are elected at the annual meeting. However, as those who have served on the board understand, the work is not limited to the regular monthly meeting as there are ongoing

Board Establishes New Regular Meeting Schedule

Posted on April 20, 2021 Posted in Board Meetings, Official Notice

During last evening’s meeting, the Board voted unanimously to set a new regular meeting date for the third Tuesday of every month.

Firework Bans Miss Their Intended Purpose (Opinion)

Posted on June 12, 2020 Posted in Community, Crime & Safety, Holidays, Opinion

Quail Creek [QC] residents experience a wonderfully unique lifestyle from most, which includes the right to shoot off fireworks. This freedom has resulted in some audaciously large & beautiful private displays that have brought great joy and wonder for many of us! However, a growing contingent of McLendon-Chisholm citizens would like for the City to follow through on a failed 2015 ordinance that would have banned fireworks inside the city limits because every year there are more incidents where injuries to people or damage to property is reported. Law of Unintended Consequences Restrictions like firework bans have proven to do

Can You Smell That?!?

Posted on June 8, 2020 Posted in Helpful Reminders

The non-stop rain has contributed to more septic issues for many homeowners this Spring, which has made for some unpleasant odors that can make outdoor activities unbearable. Open this post to find a link to “Pipeline, ‘Small Community Wastewater Issues Explained’” While the Board would like to address these issues, the CC&Rs provide no recourse for the Association to act, which is why complaints should be made to the City of McLendon-Chisholm at 972-524-2077. As it is a public health issue, both City ordinance & State statute requires homeowners to maintain their septic system or face fines! Please check your system!