As we welcome Fall and cooler weather, the Board wishes to inform the membership on recent board actions and HOA activities.

The first weekend of October saw the return of the Fall subdivision-wide garage sale. This event has returned at the request of numerous members and we hope that they had successful sales. The next subdivision wide sale will be the last weekend of April 2026. 

At the September Board Meeting several important topics were discussed and actions taken. 

            • “Fence line clearing” of the HOA’s Highway 5 fence, by the HOA’s landscaping crew, was approved. Clearing will include cutting, trimming and/or removal of vegetation which has grown within the fence line’s area during the year. Homeowners whose lots back to Highway 5, with vegetation that is growing in the fence line area should be sure to maintain that area to ensure that it does not encroach within the fence line as it will be subject to trimming or removal.

 

            • Repairs to the damaged HOA fence, at HWY 5 and Bankhead Rd, remain on hold as we continue to pursue reimbursement for damage from the insurance company of the second vehicle that crashed the fence. 

 

            • Funding was approved for two Parker County Sheriff’s Deputies to be on duty to patrol in the subdivision this coming Halloween Night.  

 

            • December 9, 2025, was chosen for the Annual Members Meeting and 2026 Board Election.  A notice was posted on the website on September 15th and sent to the membership via e-mail to solicit nominations for candidates for election to Board positions. 

 

            • A homeowner presented a petition to amend Covenant XVII, of the McDavid Estates Consolidated Reservations, Restrictions and Covenants, to allow the raising of chickens (hens only) and rabbits. Any changes to the HOA’s covenants must be submitted to the membership for a vote. The Board received the petition to verify that all signers were McDavid Estates property/homeowners. This review determined, that of the 40 collected signatures, three could not be verified using County tax rolls or HOA records as property owners. Since the petition failed to achieve the necessary valid signatures, the proposed amendment will not be presented to the membership for a vote.

We are looking forward to seeing many of you at the Annual Meeting December 9, 2025.  But, if you will not be able to attend be sure to vote by sending your electronic proxy vote, using the subdivision’s ballot drop box or mailing your paper proxy vote ballet. Voting instructions and information will be mailed, as part of your voter ballot packet, in November.

 

To all our members and their family, the Board wishes you a safe and prosperous Fall season! 

Dear McDavid Estates Homeowners,

 

HAPPY NEW YEAR! With the start of 2025, I wanted to report the HOA end of 2024 activities and updates:

 

At the December 2024 Annual Meeting and Election the following homeowners were elected to serve on the 2025 HOA board;
President         - P.T.Wright
Vice President - Cliff Tiller
Secretary         - Rebecca Thomas
Treasurer         - Jared Benson
Phase Captains
1 - Susie Anfin
2 - Andrea Nelson (Write-In)
3 - Keith Taylor
4 - Heather Truong
5 - Michael Martin
6 - Chris Hoke
This election had one of the largest number of voters for a Board Election. The use of electronic/internet voting has really helped to ensure the quorum (25% membership voting). Members who have not signed up to join our subdivision email list need to as soon as possible. With the rising cost of postage and “questionable” delivery of mail, the HOA will continue to expand its use of the internet to contact and inform the membership; 
Please note that only the HOA website and HOA sent emails carry “the official” HOA electronic notices/information. 
Open Infra US update:
I would like to thank the 20 home owners who took the time to report damages they sustained from the laying of fiber optics by Open Infra US (OI). The Board received an update from our HOA Mgt Office at the Director’s Meeting, which followed the Annual meeting, we learned that OI has rebuffed our claims. OI's position is that with AT&T coming in while OI was still finishing work, it would be impossible to tell what was OI damage vs AT&T caused damage; 
The Board deferred action until its March 3, 2005, meeting as we try to determine what next steps (if any) could be taken as an HOA; 
It appears that individual homeowners (that have proof of OI damages “pre" AT&T operations and evidence of reporting the damage to OI along with estimates or repairs bills) will have a stronger case in having repairs reimbursed by filing individual claims with OI and/or seek restitution through small claims court (Justice of the Peace); 
In the event that you suffered damage from work done by AT&T during installing of their fiber optic lines or in the final “fill/leveling/removal” of the holes, ruts, dirt mounds, etc from the county's roads right-a-ways within our subdivision, you should file your claims with AT&T.
July 4th Parade Update:
The major event of the year is always our 4th of July Parade and post parade get together /ice cream social. Jared Benson and Model Realty once more provided the ice cream treats, which were enjoyed by all the parade participants and parade watches! This year the HOA also added 2 prize drawings for our 18 yr old and under participants. These drawings were so well received that the HOA is looking for ways to increase the number of drawings for 2025. If you know of a business that would like to donate a prize to the 2025 July 4th event please contact a board member.
 

Home Sales Update:
At the December 2024 meeting, Jared Benson reported that our subdivision continues selling well with some homes going under contract within the first week of listing. This is exciting news and all of us should continue to work to "keep up” our property because it not only helps us grow our investment, it helps us have a great, beautiful and enjoyable place to live. 
 

Covenant and Architectural (C&A)Committee Report:
HOA covenants are in place to ensure homeowner compliance. Most homeowners take care to ensure their properties are well maintained and usually the Covenant and Architectural Committee only has to call a violation to the attention of a homeowner to get the issue corrected;
It never hurts for homeowners to periodically check the covenants (on-line copy available on our HOA website) to ensure they remain in compliance or contact the Covenant and Architectural Committee if they need clarification of covenant applicability;
At the December Board Meeting the following violations were called to the attention of the C&A Committee and notices to these homeowners have been sent;
Several yards requiring mowing of overgrown grass and weeds;
Dead tree limbs in road way and right away requiring removal;
Large election campaign banner displayed (over the covenant's maximum signage size allowed).
 

2025  HOA Dues Notices:
 2025 dues notices will be sent in January via USPS Mail from our HOA management company, ACCLAIM Group, Colleyville TX;
 January 31, 2025 is the payment due date;
Because of mailings and receipt of notices can be delayed, all homeowners are allowed  the month of February 2025 as grace period to make their dues payment without penalties or late fees being applied;
Late fees or penalties may be applied beginning March 1, 2025 for un-paid dues.
 

HAVE A HAPPY, SAFE AND PROSPEROUS 2025 and let us all continue to keep McDavid Estates the BEST place to live in Parker County! 

 

P.T.Wright,

McDavid Estates HOA Board President