HOA Meeting Minutes

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Oakridge West Homeowners Association
Meeting Minutes – 2026–2027 HOA Meeting
Date: September 12, 2026
Time: 12:00 PM

1. Call to Order

The meeting was called to order at 12:00 PM.

2. Review of 2025–2026 Financials

The board reviewed the 2025–2026 budget and associated line items. It was noted that reserve funds were utilized to cover operational expenses due to a shortfall in homeowner dues payments.

3. 2026–2027 Proposed Budget

The proposed budget for the 2026–2027 fiscal year was presented and discussed. Key considerations included maintaining operational stability and addressing increasing costs.

4. Lawn Maintenance Contract

The current lawn maintenance contract was reviewed. A motion was made and approved to solicit and review additional bids before finalizing a contract for the upcoming term.

5. HOA Dues

• A vote was held to maintain current dues at $100 for the 2026–2027 year.
• Discussion included anticipated cost increases and legal expenses associated with enforcing collections (e.g., liens on delinquent accounts).
• A motion was introduced to propose increasing dues to $120 for the 2027–2028 fiscal year, to be formally voted on at the September 2027 meeting.

6. Community Concerns & Open Discussion

Residents and board members discussed several neighborhood concerns, including:

• Yard maintenance and property upkeep
• Speeding within the neighborhood
• General safety concerns

Residents were advised to contact the Southside Substation of the Mobile County Sheriff’s Office for non-emergency issues. Recommendations included documenting license plate numbers and reporting incidents when appropriate.

7. Covenants Review Proposal

A resident proposed reviewing and potentially updating the HOA covenants. It was noted that such an effort would require retaining legal counsel and could incur significant costs (estimated in the thousands of dollars). No formal action was taken at this time.

8. Board Elections / Appointments

The following nominations were presented and accepted:

• Jensen – Board Member (nominated and approved)
• Dale – Board Member (nominated and accepted)
• Blake – Vice President (nominated and accepted)
• Sheena – President (nominated and accepted)

9. Adjournment

A motion to adjourn was made and approved. The meeting was adjourned.