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We’ve moved the location of our meeting for today (12/16) to the residence of one of our board members.  If you had planned on attending please email us for the address.

Thanks

December 16th, 2009 | Category: General, HOA Business, Uncategorized |

As we enter 2010 I’d like to mention a few things the board is working on, but first I’d like to thank Jeanne Rubin and Brian Reinhardt for the last 3 years of service they have provided to the community.  They chose not to run for re-election,  but we’re fortunate they have agreed to stay on as volunteers for a couple of our committees.  Thanks!!

I’d also like to introduce our new board members.

Jamie Lockwood was appointed to the board last summer when Eric Ciminski left; he completed Eric’s term and was recently re-elected.

Ariel Ortegon was our beautification Chair for the last 3 years and was elected to her first term on the board.

Ty Treadway is a local real estate agent and was also elected to his first term on the board.

Each year after the elections the board votes on its officers, the new officers are:

Bill Woodard, Board Chair and Safety Committee Liaison

Cliff Sosamon, President and Pool Committee Liaison

Jamie Lockwood, Vice president and Social Committee Liaison

Bill Milford, Treasurer and Covenants Control Committee Liaison

Ty Treadway, Secretary and Pool Committee Liaison

Chris Showman, Director and Communications Committee Liaison

Ariel Ortegon, Director and Beautification Committee Liaison

This past year Panther Creek Estates like most of North Texas and the rest of the country has faced some challenges including increased foreclosures and the bankruptcy of Beuscher homes in late 2008.  In the last few months we have seen  fewer delinquencies from foreclosures and an increase in home re-sales in the neighborhood.  Additionally Meritage has begun selling new homes again and Summeer homes has purchased some of the incomplete Beuscher homes and is working on finishing them out. These are positive signs for the neighborhood and we’re hopeful to see this trend continue next year.  On a positive note we have been able to maintain our capital reserves at the level recommended by the reserve study that was completed 2 years ago.  This is a positive for our neighborhood as we have funds available in the event there was a significant capital replacement project that would need to be funded.  Additionally with the budget recently approved by the board there is no increase to any fees this year and we do not expect to increase fees in the foreseeable future.

Some of the larger projects we had looked at in prior years were put on hold last year due to the uncertainties with the Beuscher bankruptcy and other economic factors.  The board is now starting to look at some of those projects again.

One specific item we put into place, that will affect the pool for the upcoming season, is a new card reader system.  With the hiring of the security monitoring firm the last 2 summers we found the system for tracking and retaining pool keys was inadequate.  The new system will allow for better tracking as well as the ability to disable cards that have been lost or stolen, or not returned when a home is sold.  The other option would have been to re-key the pool periodically.  The board felt the new card system is a better long term investment for the community, particularly given the monitoring advantages it offers that a key system does not.  We expect to be able to start issuing the cards in the next month or two, so please watch the web site for details on that.

Two of the bigger projects we are looking at now are the possibilities of increased facilities at the pool as well as additional landscaping along Hillcrest just north of our Hillsboro Entrance. 

For the area on Hillcrest we’ve hired a company to assist with the design of the area, as well as complete a tree survey that would be required by the city before improvements can be done to the area.  Once the plans are complete we expect the project to be implemented in phases as funds allow.

The possibility of a pool expansion had been placed on hold due to the uncertainties of the economy in the last year.  We are once again looking at possible projects.  Since this would be a large undertaking we are asking for volunteers to work with the pool committee on this specific project.  If you are interested in participating in that project please contact our pool committee for additional information at Pool Committee

I want to also thank all of the volunteers we’ve had over the last year.  The projects, social gatherings and other events in the community couldn’t happen without the outstanding and hard work by all of the committee volunteers.  If anyone is interested in a specific project or committee please contact that committee or email the board with your comments.  We’ll generally respond to questions within 24-48 hours.

Happy New Year,

Bill Woodard

Board Chair.

December 14th, 2009 | Category: General |

November 1st, 2009 | Category: General |

To assist in combating some of the SPAM email the various committees have been recieving we are modifying the various email addresses on the site.  Please be sure to use the links on the site and not any stored @panthercreekestates.org email addresses you may have as these will be come inactive in the near future.

 Be sure to put pcecommunications@panthercreekestates.org in your safe senders list for occasional e-blasts.

Thanks

October 11th, 2009 | Category: General, HOA Business |

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August 11th, 2009 | Category: General |

From the City of Frisco…

MANDATORY RESTRICTIONS OF FRISCO’S WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN BEGIN JULY 1:CITY WATERWISE PROGRAM OFFERS NEW, WEEKLY WATERING RECOMMENDATIONS TO GUIDE RESIDENTS(June 30, 2009) The City of Frisco wants to remind residents that mandatory water restrictions for summer months take effect Wednesday, July 1.

The Water Management Plan, which emphasizes watering efficiently and reducing waste, was adopted by the city council in April.

This new plan encompasses a Drought Contingency Plan and a Water Efficiency Plan.

Each year, starting with the first day of Daylight Saving Time through June 30, two-day-per-week outdoor watering is recommended. Restrictions become mandatory during the summer months of July, August and September (July 1 - September 30). The plan prohibits outdoor watering between 5 a.m.and 8 a.m. and between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.

Under the new Water Efficiency Plan, outdoor watering is also restricted to two days per week July 1 - September 30 and is based on residents’ trash and recycling service schedule and an additional, designated day.

Water on your residential trash pick up day: Your additional watering day   is:

Friday Tuesday  -for PCE RESIDENTS

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June 30th, 2009 | Category: Frisco News, General |

With the growing season in full swing we thought we’d take some time to update the neighborhood regarding the violations process and landscaping issues.

The last couple of neighborhood inspections have focused on 2 primary issues; landscaping and fences. 

We strive to ensure the neighborhood is maintained in compliance with the CC&Rs.  The current inspection schedule has portions of the neighborhood inspected every week.  This provides twice as many inspections as we had this time last year with our prior management company.  What does that mean?  It means the inspectors are more likely to catch potential CC&R violations early.  That also means that they may see an issue such as an unmowed lawn just prior to an owner mowing it, with the time it takes to have the letter generated and mailed that could result in the owner receiving a violation letter after resolving the issue.  We understand this is not an ideal situation, but feel that is outweighed by our being able to deal with lots that are habitually problematic more quickly.

If you have a question about a letter you recieved please contact Realmanage and they can explain the reasoning, or email the board and we can look into it.  Please remember if you email us directly we’ll have to gather information ourselves so it may take us a day or two to get a response back to you.

May 7th, 2009 | Category: General, Uncategorized |

Hello neighbors!  I’m excited to invite you to the Panther Creek Boot Camp for Ladies!  Sessions are Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 9:30-10:30 in your very own neighborhood. 

My mission is to provide a safe, challenging, and effective workout to help you reach your fitness potential.  Through motivation and teamwork, you will get an hour-long workout that combines strength, cardiovascular endurance, flexibility, and agility exercises.  This program is designed for all fitness levels.  You don’t have to be fit to start!   The Panther Creek Boot Camp is cost-effective and requires minimal equipment.  Each class is only $10!  You will need to wear comfortable clothing and running shoes, and bring an exercise mat, 5 lb. dumbbell weights, and a water bottle.   I am looking forward to working out with you!  - Tiffany

Please visit www.fitnessfreedom.net for further information. 

Tiffany Krieg                                                                                Certified Personal Trainer                                                                Cooper Fitness Center at Craig Ranch                                           Achieve Fitness Freedom                       tiffanykrieg@fitnessfreedom.net

April 27th, 2009 | Category: General, Social, Uncategorized |

Early voting for this election will run from 10/20-10/31. The closest early voting polling place to PCE is the Collin College Preston Ridge Campus, 9700 Wade Blvd.  During this time you can vote at any location in the County, the complete list and schedule is below.  If you wait until November 4, you may only vote at Roach Middle School, 12499 Independence.  Heavy turnout is expected, beat the crowd and vote early!  For additional information email vote@panthercreekestates.org or call the County Elections office 972.547.1990.

early-voting-schedule-and-locations 

October 20th, 2008 | Category: Frisco News, General |