Dear Fellow Homeowner: 

On behalf of the Hidden Lakes Homeowner’s Association Board of Directors, let me be the first to wish you and your family a happy holiday season.  

Well, 2024 has certainly been an interesting year. We now have a “new normal,” with challenges driven by inflation and supply chain issues. Our homeowner’s association is a small business that works with numerous third-party contractors to help ensure the common areas and owned assets within Hidden Lakes maintain the quality that played a role in all our decisions to live here. As a result, we are not immune to these same economic issues. 

While I’m sure you’ve seen higher prices for most if not all of your household’s purchases this year. The Board worked diligently together to design and pass a 2025 Operating Budget that is both revenue neutral (as required of not-for-profit entities) and that funds meaningful repairs and improvements throughout our community.  However, that comes with increased costs and our Board made the difficult decision to increase dues by 10% to $748. This increase follows two (2) years of no increases.  All our basic costs have risen, some dramatically like insurance and pool chemical cost due to numerous events across the country. 

We formed a committee to begin reviewing and updating our governing documents.  This is a lengthy process and requires your participation.  Response to date has been “lukewarm” hovering around 30%.  State of Texas law requires 67% participation to make the changes.  If you need information on how to vote or need a proxy please contact our on-site management team.  The Board recommends approving all changes.

Some of the major projects you’ll see get underway in 2025 include: 

• Repairs and/or enhancements to the landscaping and structures throughout the community

• Replacement of trees along Bear Creek Parkway, Preston, and Bloomfield Drive

• Turf replacements/improvements along our sidewalks

• New pool furniture at Preston Pool

• Continued repairs to brick walls (now that our brick is available)

• Enhanced security measures at all three pool areas to help reduce vandalism and a new entry system

• Pergola installation at Bloomfield Pool

You can review our 2025 operating budget, Reserve Study, quarterly financial performance, and our governing documents through the homeowner portal at https://hiddenlakes.connectresident.com. There you can also update your email address, communication preferences as well as view your account. 

PAYMENT OPTIONS

• Payment for assessments must be received in full and credited to your account on or before January 1, 2025, to avoid late fees.

• Late fees, administrative fees or interest fees can be applied to accounts with a balance due. 

• Assessments need to be paid in the full amount of $748.00. Partial payments are not allowed. If you need to discuss the payment of your annual assessment, please contact management at accountservices.tx@fsresidential.com.

o    Pay online by visiting: www.ClickPay.com/FirstService

o    Pay by phone: 1.888.354.0135 (select Option 1)

o    Pay via the homeowner portal: https://hiddenlakes.connectresident.com (login required)

o    Mail your payment to:

Hidden lakes

c/o FirstService Residential

P.O. Box 30343

Tampa, Fl 33630-3343 

Payments sent using our preferred, third-party payment processor ClickPay take 3-5 days to post to your account. Payments sent through U.S. mail can take up to two weeks. Please plan accordingly to meet the January 1 due date.

We are always available either through manager@hlhoa.com or board@hlhoa.com or the HOA office at 817-337-9726 to address any questions or concerns you have. Thank you for your continued support of our community.

Todd Almand

President, Hidden Lakes Homeowners' Association

Join us on Saturday, December 7th at Sky Creek Ranch Golf Club as Santa makes his annual visit to Hidden Lakes!

Price includes a continental breakfast, pictures with Santa, crafts, and cookie decorating. Anyone attending the event will need to be registered in advance. 

In addition to your scrumptious breakfast, each guest will have access to a digital image of their visit with Santa, posted shortly after the event on the photographers website.

To register please complete the attached registration for your preferred time slot and follow the instructions provided to submit payment (PayPal) and to finalize your registration. Please click on the time you want and the registration page will open. 

Seating Times: 8:15-9:15 | 9:30-10:30 | 10:45-11:45 

Tickets: 

$15 per person (ages 12 and up) 

$7 per child (11 and under)

Don't miss out, limited tickets available! Get yours before they're gone!

Tickets for this event may only be purchased by Hidden Lakes Residents. Deadline to Register: 3 P.M. November 29th.

We will need volunteers! Please talk to your teenager about helping out at this event, it will be a fun way to earn their service hours!

THE HIDDEN LAKES MASTER ASSOCIATION, INC.

Hidden Lakes Board of Director's Meeting (Q4)

October 21, 2024 6:30 PM

Hidden Lakes Clubhouse

2700 Bear Creek Parkway

Keller, TX 76248

OPEN SESSION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING AGENDA

I. CALL TO ORDER

II. CERTIFICATION OF QUORUM

III. APPROVAL OF PRIOR MEETING MINUTES

A. RECAP EXECUTIVE SESSION MEETING

B. REVIEW AND APPROVE MEETING MINUTES, JULY 30, 2024.

IV. RESIDENT INPUT - HOMEOWNER SPEAKER CARDS

V. CONSENT ITEMS

A. POLE REPLACEMENT (EDGEBROOK & FLINT TRAIL)

VI. OLD BUSINESS

A. CC&R AMENDMENT UPDATE

B. PRESTON POOL

VII. NEW BUSINESS

A. BUDGET DISCUSSION

VIII. MANAGEMENT REPORT /FINANCIAL REVIEW

A. MANAGEMENT REPORT

IX. ADJOURNMENT