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Pool Opening Memorial Day Weekend 2022!  

All homeowners are welcome to the pool this year!   Pool access cards are not necessary this year.  Please click here for the pool schedule.

Old Orchard Fence Project (updated 5/10/22)

The Board of Directors is pleased to announce that the Common Area wooden fencing will be replaced with Trex fencing starting around the first week in June.  See letters below from the Board and also from Houston Fence.

Click here for the fence letter to residents from the Board

Click here for the fence letter to residents from Houston Fence

Old Orchard Fence Project

As many of you are aware, our common area cedar fencing along Old Orchard Drive and Old Oak Drive needs replacement, (this is the fencing that has the stone pillars at various intervals). The common area wrought iron fencing along FM 1464, Orchard Green, Barn Course, and the community pool either needs refurbishment or outright replacement. To address these issues your HOA Board is proposing upgrading the common area wood fencing to TrexR composite fencing. This fencing includes a 25-year manufacturer’s warranty (10 year for commercial), never needs painting or staining, and withstands hurricane force winds. 

The iron fencing will be replaced with Ultra Aluminum along FM 1464, Orchard Green, and Barn Course. Iron fencing to be refurbished at the front entrance, emergency gate, and the pool. The Ultra Aluminum™ products are guaranteed for life against defects in workmanship and/or materials. The Powercoat™ finish is guaranteed for life against cracking, peeling, or chipping. 

The fencing project represents a considerable expenditure of HOA funds. We are inviting homeowners to a presentation to explain the project on: 

Tuesday, April 19, 6:30 PM at the Clubhouse. 

After this Community meeting, the HOA Board plans to award the bid for the project at the Board Meeting on April 21, 6:30 pm at the Clubhouse. 

Considerable time and research have gone into looking at the options to replace the common area fencing. As you all know we are encountering product and, labor shortages, and rising prices in almost every aspect of our lives these days. This presents challenges as we try to maintain our common area property. Fencing contractor bids are only good for 2 weeks, so timing is critical. 

We encourage everyone to take the time to understand this project and we thank you for your efforts.  Click here for the fencing project presentation. Click here to view the video that was shown in the fence project meeting. 

Annual Holiday Decorating Contest-  Winners Announced

To see more information on the decorating contest winners, please click here.

Additional patrolling in the neighborhood 

We as a community, as homeowners and as neighbors must remain vigilant and cautious of our surroundings and of our property.  Please be advised that the Board of Directors have coordinated with Ft Bend County Sheriff's Department to conduct additional patrolling in the neighborhood.  The Board has also approved a contract with Black Storm Security for patrolling starting on December 19, 2020.

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COVID-19

We encourage all homeowners to be up to date with the latest information regarding the COVID 19 epidemic. The public is encouraged to follow these COVID 19 websites and social media platforms for ongoing updates. For accurate and reliable information, please be sure to visit any of these online resources:                      

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention  https://www.cdc.gov/     
Texas Health and Human Services  https://dshs.texas.gov/   
World Health Organization https://www.who.int/   
Fort Bend County https://www.fbchealth.org/ncov/