Please plan to attend the Annual SOPOA Elections Meeting on Monday, January 13, 2025, 7:30PM at the SOPOA Clubhouse.
The meeting agenda and a proxy ballot was included in the November mailout.
For more information, please contact any current board member. Contact information is provided on the last page of the printed newsletter.
Category Archives: Board of Directors
Role of SOPOA
The SOPOA is not however an arm of law enforcement. SOPOA members rely on a shared respect for personal integrity and individual responsibility to adhere to the Bylaws and Restrictions.
The Restrictions Committee follows a legally mandated process to notify offenders and allow time to voluntarily resolve the issue. If the violation is disputed, the resident can appeal to the Board to define an acceptable resolution.
Every property owner has made a considerable investment to be a part of this neighborhood, and in doing so has agreed to the Restrictions and Bylaws which define this neighborhood.
Is it too much to ask to simply be a good neighbor?
Restriction Violation Concerns
Restrictions Committee Update:
In response to numerous messages received from concerned residents about restrictions violations in the neighborhood, please note that the committee is currently managing a deluge of restrictions violations.
There is a process to address violations provided in the SOPOA bylaws which must be followed. Issues arise when, 1) Restrictions are violated, 2) Residents refuse to comply when a first notice is issued. This draws out the process to 30 days and beyond, and 3) Residents respond to notices of violations asking why someone else is “getting away with” violations. This is not helpful. If a resident draws out the process by refusing to comply, then it may appear they are “getting way with” something. Rest assured; all violations are being addressed.
Every Scenic Oaks homeowner joins the property owner association and agrees to the restrictions and bylaws when they sign their mortgage contract. Resolution of violations requires voluntary adherence to agreed upon standards.
You as a resident can help. Kindly mow your lawns, don’t park off pavement, don’t create unpaved driveways by driving on grass repeatedly, and be considerate of your neighbors. This is a short list that will ensure that Scenic Oaks remains a prestigious residential subdivision.
Kind regards,
SOPOA Restrictions Committee
SOPOA 2023 Planning Dates
President Dave Schafer provided a planning timeline for prospective SOPOA activities at the 2023 April Meeting.
May
Annual Oak Wilt Survey, Monthly Board Meeting, Road Work Bids, Tiger Bulk Trash Pickup
June
Monthly meeting
July
4th of July Parade, Monthly Meeting, Quarterly Statement and Newsletter Mailing
August
Monthly Meeting
September
Monthly Meeting
October
Monthly Meeting, Quarterly Statement and Newsletter Mailing
November
Monthly Meeting, Annual Meeting Notice
December
Monthly Meeting, Christmas Party, Proposed Budget
Monthly Meeting – January 2023
Standard Monthly Meeting Agenda
The board meets on the second Monday of every month at 7:30pm at the SOPOA Clubhouse building at the entrance to the subdivision.
Standard Agenda for Monthly Meetings
A. Call to order
B. Special Interest
C. Review and approval of minutes.
D. Reports of Officers and Standing Committees.
E. Reports of Special Committees
F. Unfinished Business
G. New Business
H. Adjournment
Board of Directors
President – Dave Schafer (2027)
Vice President – Curtis Marsh (2026)
Secretary – David Wells (2025)
Treasurer – (2027)
Board Member – Don Powers (2025)
Board Member – Eddie Upham (2025)
Board Member – Kennedy Wilson (2026)
Board Member – Kristin Grothues (2027)
Board Member – Arthur Jennings (2026)