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| Reconvened Annual Meeting |
Posted on Dec 11th, 2013
The annual meeting of the Moss Creek Village Owners Association Inc. was held on November 20, 2013. The Association did not meet the quorum requirements to conduct any official business. Therefore, the meeting will be reconvened on January 15, 2014 at 7:00 pm at the Moss Creek Clubhouse located at 9505 Moss Plantation Ave, Concord, NC 28027
The purpose of this meeting will remain to elect two Board Members to serve for staggered terms to the Association’s Board of Directors. At this time four (4) individuals have stepped forward to serve on your HOA Board. You may visit www.mosscreekvillagenc.com and click on Board Members from the left navigation bar to view a brief statement of intent. The candidates for the Board are listed at the bottom of the page. Proxies may still be accepted to vote for these candidates through January 15, 2014; 3pm. Please select TWO (2) candidates when voting.
State Statute 47F allows for the quorum requirements to be reduced to half of the original amount, therefore, 5% of the membership equaling 62 votes either in person or by proxy is needed for any business to be conducted at this meeting. In an effort to expedite the election, the Board will be voting via a directed proxy.
Although your input is always welcome, the sole intent of this meeting will be to make the Board of Directors official. Votes will be cast, counted and announced. Your attendance is welcomed at the meeting though general discussion may be brief. A proxy is available for download under the Board Members section or click here |
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| Budget Ratification and Annual Meeting Notice |
Posted on Nov 13th, 2013
The Budget Ratification/Annual Meeting for the Moss Creek Village Master Homeowner’s Association will be held on Wednesday, November 20, 2013 at 7:00 pm. This meeting will take place at the Moss Creek Clubhouse.
The purpose of this meeting is to ratify the Association’s budget for the year 2014 and to elect two (2) board members to serve on the Association’s Board of Directors. Click here to view the information regarding this meeting and the 2014 budget. The extended bios/resumes of the candidates for the 2 open Board positions can be found on the 'Board Members' page of this website.
The Budget Ratification/Annual Meeting for the Moss Creek Village Townhome Owner’s Association will be held on Thursday, November 21, 2013 at 7:00 pm. This meeting will also take place at the Moss Creek Clubhouse. The purpose of this meeting is to ratify the TOA’s budget for the year 2014. 2014 TOA Budget Meeting notice. |
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| Reminder-Door to Door Solicitors |
Posted on Oct 24th, 2013
Door to Door Solicitors--Per City Ordinance, All Solicitors must have a city permit to solicit door-door. If a Solicitor comes to your door and does not have a permit, you may want to call Concord Police (704-920-5000). An officer will come out and check up on the Solicitor and ask them to leave the Community if they are un-documented. Anytime you see any suspicious behavior, permit or not, please call the police immediately.
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| November Elections for Two Master Association Board Positions |
Posted on Oct 23rd, 2013
The Master Board of Directors has 2 seats that are open for (re-)election. Eligible candidates are Homeowners with an interest in serving this community.
Here are some things to consider as you contemplate who might make a good Board member:
*Community association boards consist of officials elected to represent and protect the best interests of their constituents.
*Community associations are corporate entities whose board members must maintain the value of a jointly owned asset.
*Community associations are social entities—neighborhoods of people who expect the board to preserve, if not improve, their quality of community.
Ultimately, the role of the Board is to protect and increase property values. This is accomplished by operating the association, maintaining the common property, and enforcing the governing documents.
Those interested in submitting for candidacy may contact Ben Rhodes at (888) 600-5044 ext 7729, ben@kuester.com. Please note that to be eligible to run for a position on the Board of Directors your assessment account must be current and you must be an owner of record of the HOA. The Board currently meets monthly in person and occasionally on special topics intermittently.
The two incumbents whose seats are up for re-election (Carolann Stillie and Bryant Kearns) will also run for re-election. The terms are 3 years each.
Voting will take place at the November meeting in person or by proxy. The proxies will be mailed along with the 2014 budget announcement/Annual Meeting notice by November 7th. The Annual/Budget Ratification meeting will be held at 7pm on Wednesday November 20th at the Clubhouse.
To submit your interest in candidacy, please send your letter of intent and resume to Ben@kuester.com BY NOVEMBER 5th, 2013 for inclusion in the Annual Meeting notice and proxy paperwork.
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| Nature Trail/ Greenway Status |
Posted on Oct 4th, 2013
Many are aware that the Community transferred the Nature Trail to the City of Concord Parks & Rec Dept.to add it to the City's Greenway system. Construction on the trail is beginning. They will start working at the south end and move north. They expect to complete the upgrades by early spring. The construction crews have asked that residents do not use the trail during construction for safety sake. You may see 'No Trespassing' signs- please obey them. They plan to pave a majority of the trail and boardwalk parts. They will be installing an observation deck, benches, a picnic shelter, a rain garden... The proposed design map is attached here in 2 parts: North & South. Additional map1 & map2 |
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| New Home Rental Policies Resolution |
Posted on Sep 24th, 2013
Considering that the Community's rental occurrence has increased nearly 5% in the last year, in due diligence, the Board has drafted a Resolution to address procedure and policy regarding home leasing. The CC&Rs state that the cap on rentals shall be 20%. We are now at 19.5%. If you are considering renting your home or selling your home to a rental investor, you need to be aware of this. Resolution and Application Leasing Regulations FAQ |
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| Internet Access |
Posted on Jul 2nd, 2013
We are pleased to inform you that residents are now able to access the wireless internet signal at the clubhouse/pool/gym.
The wireless network is called: MossCreekResident
The password is: Butterfly
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| Free Swim Lessons with MAC |
Posted on Apr 23rd, 2013
Moss Creek Swim Program 2013
For over thirty-five years, SwimMAC has enriched the lives of thousands of Charlotte area children with its exceptional competitive and learn-to-swim programs. SwimMAC’s learn-to-swim program is designed to foster the proper instruction of swimming at all levels. Instruction focuses on the concept of water safety, proper body position and kick-driven stroke technique that eventually leads to excellence in competitive swimming.
2013 Sessions
Session 1: June 10th- June 27th
Session 2: July 8th- July 26th
Classes run M-Thurs except the week of July 1st
Mini Bridge Session: July 1st-3rd $10
Swimmer Classifications:
Preschool: ages 3-5
Grade school: rising kindergarten- 12
Precompetitive: ages 7 and up that can complete 25 yds of freestyle and backstroke
How to register:
Registration opens May 14th at 9 AM (the website says 6 AM PST) online at www.teamunify.com/ncmac. Click on the ‘Programs’ tab and scroll down to the schedule. If you have an account from last year’s classes, you do not need to reenter your information if you use the same email address.
Your first session of lessons is free! Register by June 6th.
Your child(ren) can receive an additional session of lessons for $30 after June 10th.
Due to the 4th of July holiday, there is a bridge session July 1st-3rd for $10
Failure to pay HOA fees will result in registration cancellation
Questions? Email Daniela Sánchez dsanchez@swimmaccarolina.org
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| Pool Opens May 11th |
Posted on Apr 17th, 2013
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| Holiday Lights Contest-The Winners Are IN! |
Posted on Jan 6th, 2013
In the 'Traditional' category: The Kalskys of 1567 Broderick
In the 'Whimsical' category: The Fortins of 1621 ShadowCreek
and in the new 'Townhomes' category: The Terans of 9676 Walkers Glen.
This was a great year for holiday decoration and spirit in Moss Creek! We look forward to a blessed and prosperous 2013 for all our residents!
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~ Upcoming Events ~ |
| Free ChildCare Evening |
Friday, December 13th, 6-10PM at Metrolina Church (near Ruckus House)
Moss Creek parents! Need a night to get out and do some Christmas shopping or attend a Christmas party? Metrolina Church will be providing a night of FREE child care, birth - 12 years old on Friday night December 13 from 6-10pm. There will be games, crafts, movies and snacks. An RSVP is required and can be made at www.metrolinachurch.org.
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| Holiday Happy Hour |
Friday, December 13th, 7-10:30PM at Monarch Clubhouse
Join family and friends for a night out at the Moss Creek clubhouse. We will have music (no karaoke), Snacks and beverages. Feel free to bring beverages of your choice and snacks to share. It’s always a fun night out! Darlene Amberge-Graubard (former Shea Homes and DR Horton on site new home sales rep) will sponsor a Christmas dessert table at the Moss Creek Happy Hour supplying Christmas cookies and additional goodies.
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| Storytime With Santa |
Sunday, December 15th, 2-5PM at Monarch Clubhouse
Sunday December 15th, three sessions available, 2pm, 3pm and 4pm
Avoid the Mall…Come see Santa at the Moss Creek clubhouse. Santa will tell the story T’was the night before Christmas. After the story the children can visit with Santa, tell him their Christmas wishes and enjoy one our craft centers. We will have hot cocoa and cookies, Karaoke, letters to Santa, and a crafts.
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| Holiday Lights Decorating Contest |
Friday, December 20th to Sunday, January 5th
Star light, star bright, light up your home tonight!
There will be three categories: Traditional, Whimsical and Townhomes. Three homes from each category will be chosen on December 20th (date change since Nov newsletter) by the Social Committee, so please have your lights on!! (your HOA dues must be current in order to qualify.) The nominees in each category will then be posted on the community website www.mosscreekvillagenc.com where Residents can vote for their favorites Dec 21-Jan 5.
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| A Minute 2 Win It |
Saturday, January 18th, 2-5PM at Monarch Clubhouse
more info to come
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| Happy Hour & Karaoke |
Friday, February 7th, 7-10:30PM at Monarch Clubhouse
details to come...
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~ Irrigation Updates~ |
Irrigation is far and away the most frequent concern our residents voice to the management company. Moss Creek's is an extremely complex irrigation system, and when a part of it malfunctions it is critical that Kuester is informed quickly.
Remember, the HOA is only responsible for getting water to your curb. Anything beyond the curb, including timers, sprinkler heads, etc. is the responsibility of the homeowner (excluding Townhome Owners). The Irrigation Manager’s focus is on the maintenance of the common areas and making sure the system is running properly during the scheduled times and the common grounds are being watered appropriately.
Proper timer programming is crucial to the functionality of the system and it is your responsibility to make sure your timers are set correctly. The clock/timer that you have in your garage is intended to facilitate the opening of your irrigation system on your Lot to the sub main during the specified hour that the timer is set for. This time should coincide with the time that the irrigation zone you live in runs. First, make sure your timer is set properly and it still has its programming. If you are unsure about how to program your timer, check the owner's manual or consult with an independent landscaper. Many timer instruction manuals are available online.
Then, find your valve box in your yard that houses the electric valves that man your individual zones on your Lot. There will be one valve per zone in your yard. Make sure that these electric valves are all turned off. You may have your clock set, but with these valves turned in the ON position, the clock is being bypassed and not operating according to its purpose. To turn your system from manual setting to clock function, you must turn off the irrigation valves in the valve box in your yard. If the valves will not turn any further to the right, they may need to be unscrewed and rinsed out. Dirt and mulch can get inside the workings and cause them to stick open (thus allowing your system to come on anytime during the day the HOA pressurizes the sub mains at the street). Being that Moss Creek’s irrigation system uses ‘dirty’ water or unfiltered well water instead of city water, there is regular system maintenance that is required to keep your system working properly- cleaning your filter and valves. You should do this at least once or twice a season. In addition, you must make sure that your system only operates one zone in your yard at a time during the hour of scheduled irrigation. The main system is designed to provide a total of 600 gallons of water to each lawn, spread over a one-hour time frame For example, if your irrigation system has 4 zones, you will need to set your clock to run each separately -for say 15 minutes each. A good tip is to water side yard zones for less time and rotor zones longer and not to waste too much of your hour on any drip zones. Broken heads are also a cause of much water waste. Please make sure that all of your heads are in working order. A broken head can waste as many as 25 gallons per minute!
Over-watering your lawn is not only wasteful, but it can lead to diseased turf and growth of fungi. The system is equipped with turf-saturation sensors or rain sensors which will prevent the irrigation from being activated if the ground is saturated to a certain point. A ½ an inch of rain or more activates the system’s rain sensors. Do not over-compensate for a missed irrigation cycle by running multiple zones at once. This abuse of the system could cause you to lose your watering privileges or pay a fine.
To test or work on your system during daytime hours, fill out the Irrigation Activation Request form on this community website under the Irrigation tab. Note: Irrigation inspections will be done each season. Every Homeowner must have their system running according to the Moss Creek Please see Irrigation Resolution under the Irrigation tab.
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The irrigation system will shut down on November 15th, 2013. Always check that your back-up battery in your timer is fresh in case there are any power outages. If you need your system pressurized during the daytime/non-watering time in order to have an irrigation vendor (or you) evaluate your system, you can make this request using the Irrigation Activation form. Requests are accomodated on weekdays between 7am and 11am.
Thursday October 24, 2013- the irrigation system will not run tonight or Friday. Two well pumps for phase 1 are down, therefore the water level in both ponds is low. In addition freezing temps are expected this weekend.
Monday July 1, 2013- We have had at least 5" of rain in the last 5 days. The irrigation system will not run for the rest of this week due to excess of rain. More rain is expected this week.
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