FAQ about Voting for Professional Management of Heather Point

Q: What do we get for the increase in dues?
A: Currently there are two issues the neighborhood is having. The first is the lack of board members for 2009 and the second is paying out bills. The management company would help with both issues. The company would take over day to day issues such as collecting dues, paying bills and enforcing covenants. This will help in recruiting board members because then the only job the board members need to do is meet to discuss items and plant the front entrance. Those who have paid their dues, do not think this is a punishment to cover the cost of those who haven’t. Metcalf is a solution to the two issues discussed earlier.

Q: The letter said something about the HOA getting a loan?
A: Metcalf, since they would be collecting the dues, would loan us the money to immediately have the lights turned back on and would then simply repay themselves from the dues collected.

Q: Why such an increase?
A: Most of the increase is due to pay Metcalf ($90). The remaining increase is to give the HOA a cushion. Increases in electricity, and water bills as well as increases in liability insurance and property taxes. This will also give the HOA a cushion to have so that if there are still stubborn neighbors who haven’t paid, the HOA will still have some money in reserve to cover those months so that we don’t have the lights turned out again

Q: If we have no money in the HOA account, how were the letters mailed?
A: Metcalf sent the letters and return envelopes for the HOA at no cost.

Q: If approved, how long of a contract do we enter into?
A: That is up to the HOA board, and right now it looks like a one year contract, in which the 2009 board can review the job Metcalf has done and see if we need to continue service with them.

Q: How many votes are needed to pass?
A: HOA can only increase dues each year by 5%. Anything above that has to have a neighborhood vote, of which 66% or 2/3 of the neighborhood need to vote yes for the increase to take place. 196 homes = 129 homes needed to vote yes

Q: We don’t have amenities that constitute such an increase.
A: No, we don’t. However similar neighborhoods built by America Builder and DR Horton just like our neighborhood are paying around $160-180. They do not have amenities either. Management companies are successful in helping neighborhoods get on their feet and either become self managed HOA, or the association will keep the services they provide.

Q. What will happen if we vote against professional management?
A. There will be no HOA. Most likely people will begin to do whatever they want, causing the community to become aesthetically displeasing and in turn property values will decline.

HOA Management

By now you should have received a letter and ballot regarding the future of Heather Pointe (HP) .
If the number of votes needed is secured, the present board will enter into a one year contract with Metcalf Realty. A one year contract is sought so as to determine the quality of service by the realty company.

The question has been asked, " How much increase would there be per year?"
As written in the Heather Pointe Covenant, dues can only be raised 5 % per year. Metcalf must also follow this percentage rule and can not increase the dues more than 5 % per year . In order to raise dues more than 5%, 66 2/3 of the families must vote yes. That is why you are receiving a letter and ballot because this is more than a 5% increase being asked for. It will be up to future board(s) as to whether they want to increase dues more than 5% and also if they wish to continue with Metcalf.


If you require further information you may contact:

Sabrina Gaddy
Metcalf Realty
879-2155 ext. 215
sabrina@metcalfrealtycoinc.com
or
Bob Lacey
Metcalf Realty
879-2155 ext. 207



No doubt there has been discussion with neighbors and friends but this is YOUR decision. I urge you to contact Metcalf Realty with any questions you may have. You need the facts and not hearsay. Whatever you decide please return the ballot. Your home investment future is at stake.
I have placed a copy of the ballot and letter on this post for reference. Click the picture to enlarge it.

Pinson's Curfew Ordinance

While suspicious persons or suspicious activity should be reported to the Sheriff, you may also be interested in the curfew ordinance for Pinson.


A vote of 5-1 put the curfew hours in place for anyone under the age of 18 in Pinson. Sunday-Thursday, 9pm-6am. Friday,Saturday and official city holidays, 11pm-6am. Minors must be accompanied by a legal guardian or adult after curfew hours. There are exceptions: emergencies, travel home from work or any other place or event that has been supervised by adults such as recreational actiity or church.

1st offense will be $250, 2nd will be $500, the 3rd could be $500 and/or imprisonment for 6 months.