A few months back, I reported to the HOA about bobcat sightings. Today, I shot and burned a raccoon in the beginning stages of going rabid.

Rabies initial stages have animals doing irregular behavior. As the disease progresses and the animals get dehydrated, they will seek out water.

The one shot today was observed for several hours around my pond before calling the Johnson County Game Warden, who in turn instructed me to contact the Sheriff’s Office. Johnson County does not have a animal control division. Unless an animal attacks or someone comes into contact with the animal, the County will instruct you to burn the carcass as I did today.

Don’t know if it is an isolated issue or one of many, so keep out a watchful eye and listen to your dogs.

Member Meeting and New Board Elected
On June 3, 2019 a Member Meeting was held at the home and a new Board was elected as follows:

President – Chuck Duello, Vice President – David Ledford, Secretary – Kyle Sherman, Treasurer – Cynthia Jackson, At Large – Chase Smith.

Contacts and agenda can be found on the correlated tabs on the site.

Lawsuit Judged
The lawsuit Yancy v Burleson Magnolia Farms Homeowners Association Board of Directors, Et Al was ruled in favor of the Yancy’s on September 23, 2019. Details of the case and the judgement can be found on the Legal Tab.

Saying Goodbye to the Bean’s

Longtime residents Denny & Tery Bean have sold their home to get a little less maintenance. We wish them well at their new home. Chase & Shannon Smith are to be the new residents at 241 Sherry Lane.

Board Vacancy for Secretary

While Tery Bean’s move would have created this vacancy, it has been confirmed she actually resigned back in May of this year. Why the current Board did not announce this to the HOA nor begin the process to fill the vacancy is a mystery. The Original Non-Profit Articles filed with the State require a President, Vice President, and Secretary. There is no promotion of position within the Bylaws or CCR’s. Furthermore, the Texas Constitution under the Business Organizations Codes requires a minimum of 3 directors with at least a President and a Secretary and they cannot be the same person (  https://www.sos.state.tx.us/corp/nonprofitfaqs.shtml#NPC ). So why has the current Board been silent on this?

No Updates on HOA Financials

Even though the CCR’s are clear on providing financial reports under CCR 4.03 (f), none have been provided by Treasurer Young as required or requested. This is also in violation of Texas Law under Business Organizations Code Chapter 22, Subsections 22.352 and 22.354.

Board President Change

On February 20, 2017 HOA President Bobbi Brown alerted the BMFHOA Board of her impending departure due to their upcoming family move to Corpus Christi. President Brown called for a meeting to replace her position. Notice that was sent on March 9, 2017 to hold said meeting on March 12, 2017. The name of Greg Rosario was offered as candidate for replacement. All confirmed ability to meet with the exception of VP Chuck Duello, who was leaving town on vacation. Later, Bobbi notified remainder of Board of her inability to meet due to a job interview. However, 3 of the 5 remaining Board members could still meet and Bobbi directed Secretary Yancy to conduct the meeting.

Neither the CCR’s or any other formation document have provisions for vacancy. Both Roberts Rules of Order and the Texas State Constitution have provisions for filling Board vacancies. As such, this meeting was conducted under Texas State Law regarding vacancies. The link to the law is for anyone with questions is http://www.statutes.legis.state.tx.us/Docs/BO/htm/BO.22.htm#22.212.

The meeting was held and Gregory Rosario was elected to be the replacement for Bobbi Brown upon formal resignation from the position. Bobbi Brown gave her resignation from the BMFHOA Board on Friday March 17, 2017. As such, Greg Rosario is the new Board President for the remainder of Bobbi’s unexpired term.

Saying Goodbye to the Browns

The Browns are moving to Corpus Christi at the end of the month. Their home is for sale (we bet not for long)  and the neighborhood will be losing two great people in Bobbi & Kevin. We wish them well.

Development Coming to the West of the HOA

All of the lands to the west of the HOA and Sherry Lane have been sold for development. The first phase will be behind non-members at 204 & 206 Sherry Lane. There is current construction going on now for what is believed to be a meeting house/common room.

Dues Coming in April

As a reminder, Cynthia will be sending out dues notifications in April.

Board Elections Coming This Summer

2017 marks the end of the current Board cycle. While most of the current Board are most likely willing to serve another term, if someone is ready to volunteer, let your voice be known. There are some families in the HOA that have never served and your service would be welcome. Current Treasurer Cynthia Jackson has indicated that she would like to be able to step down this summer. While this NOT an official notice, the election should be sometime towards the end of June.

Happy 2017 and welcome to the launch of the BMFHOA Website!

This site is designed to help with communications within the HOA as well as make easy access to Board data, HOA documents, and other news for the neighborhood.

The 2016 Year End Financial can be found on the HOA Documents Tab.

New Folks to the Farm
Kyle & Stacie Sherman bought the former Lummus home. If you have not had a chance to say hello, go by and do so.

Neighborhood Vandalism
Did you see the new gate? It’s a beauty that 4 Sure Gates installed this month replacing the old one. Why, you ask? Well, over the Thanksgiving Holiday, someone (who has yet to fess up) hit and ruined the old one. If you know of who did this, the Board has a bill for them.

2016 was not the best year for our life here at the Farm. The Richardson’s had some jerks drive over their lawn more than once. The Howey’s had the pleasure of someone demolishing their mailbox at 1am. One neighbor believes it was a black 4 door pickup, possibly a Nissan Titan that they saw running from the scene. Folks, this is someones friend that did this. Do the right thing and have them repair the damage.

Wood Fencing
You might have noticed some cropped up this past year. The first was the Darden Property to mask off the attractive nuisance that is the un-monitored swimming pool still at the property. However, the Board approved a variance for the Fleming residence. The fence used for the Fleming’s is designed to be the standard for anyone whose property backs up to fencelines on Curtis and wishes for more privacy. Check the Projects Tab for more.

Spring Dues
Your Treasurer Cynthia Jackson will be sending those soon.

County News
The Johnson County Emergency Services District just replaced the Executive Director with Tom Foster. Tom spent over 30 years with the Burleson Fire Department as Assistance Chief before retiring last fall. He brings a strong work ethic to the ESD and has a wealth of experience that will help our volunteer departments.