Parts of the sprinkler system were over ten years old in 2006. As a result, the system suffered from worn out and broken parts and leaks that wasted water. We repaired the system, put in new controllers, and it is now working well.

With the help of Taylor Woodrow, we updated the landscaping at the entrances. Taylor Woodrow has also agreed to change the flowers at the entrances on a regular basis to keep the colors fresh.

The swimming pool needed resurfacing, and in 2006 we completed that project as well. That was a big project and took a bite out of our savings, but the pool was ready for our great Memorial Day party!

We lost much of our entrance lighting from a lightning strike in the late summer of 2006. The lights have been replaced, and the entrances look great.

The website, www.sennahills.com, has a new look. It is up and running and has the capability to provide current information to the neighborhood quickly. The calendar feature of the website has been down but was recently fixed. We are looking forward to posting the schedule of board meetings and social/neighborhood events, pool schedule, regular trash collection days and a whole range of neighborhood information on the calendar by the middle of February. The calendar can be accessed by clicking on the calendar link on the site. If you have any suggestions for information and events that you would like to see posted on the calendar or the website please email Richard Pankhurst at This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it .

The neighborhood Yahoo! group membership is still climbing. The group has 85 members, meaning that almost half the households in the neighborhood get email from the group. The purpose of the group is to promote open discussion and networking among neighbors. To subscribe email This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it and please include your name and address, as the group is open to residents only.

As usual, there is always more to be done, but we’ve accomplished much this year. I want to thank all the Board members for their dedication, and especially thank the committee chairpersons and other neighbors who have given of their time and talents to make our neighborhood a better place.

For the future, we expect the HOA to concentrate on polishing up the website and improving our communication by updating our mailing list and a publishing a new directory. Please check inside for more details on these projects and be sure and provide your information when it is requested. Some other issues that the HOA may be investigating in 2007 include gating the community and building a clubhouse at the amenities center.

If these or any other issues interest you, I urge you to get involved! We also need volunteers to help on committees, including Landscape, Social, and Communications. There may be other opportunities, and if you want to know more, please call on any Board member or committee chair. Their contact information is inside.

Our annual HOA meeting will be February 22, 2007 at the assembly hall/cafeteria at Barton Creek Elementary. As with all meetings, all residents are invited to attend.

And as always, if you have any questions, please give me a call or stop by.