2023 Funds Expenditure Ballot
Dear Tonkawa Springs Neighbors,
Thank you to those who joined us for the Community meeting this past week to review the Pond Remediation proposal. We have summarized the four options for supporting our beautiful community ponds with HOA funds on the enclosed ballot.
The remediation efforts each include – 1. clean-up on the ponds and a one-time haul off fee, 2. phoslock and herbicide treatment to remove the algae strangling our ponds and consuming the oxygen from the water, and 3. Aeration equipment that is purchased by the HOA at bulk pricing but paid for by the Pond Homeowners primarily, varying slightly by option and 4. the electricity to supply to the aerators, again varying by the option.
The Funds Expenditure ballot is a one-time request to amend the 2023 budget adding Pond Remediation. The only exception is the electricity for Ponds 4-5 would be an ongoing HOA expense. We are NOT asking for a special assessment or payment by non-Pond Homeowners.
It’s also important to note that the majority of Pond Owners have already agreed to fund this project with their personal funds. They support the pond remediation efforts knowing that the power of the Community is greater than their individual efforts on their part of the pond(s).
The HOA will assume management of the installation, service, warranty, dam repair and common electricity for submersed aerators. This effort will be primarily managed by Goodwin under our existing contract. No additional fees.
If you are interested in donating to the Friend of the Ponds fund, please let us know your interest by sharing it at the following link. https://forms.gle/NZtC82DTpjxBPAES6 Once the account is established, we’ll reach out with information on how to make the payment. Thank you in advance for your generosity.
If you have specific questions you’d like answered about the pond remediation efforts before casting your vote, please call any Board Officer. We’d be happy to walk you through it in detail and answer your questions.
Ballots may be submitted electronically at https://forms.gle/8LQsDzjVgTGyBwtA9 beginning December 14 or via paper at 3201 Fox Hollow Street no later than 8:00pm CST on Monday, January 16, 2023.
The 2022 Tonkawa Springs Board
