From the General Manager

Happy New Year! I remember my parents telling me that the older I get the shorter each year will be. It is amazing how wise they were, each year is getting shorter and shorter. 

The invoices for the annual fees were mailed the last week of December.  The SWRA office has received several phone calls from property owners concerned about the increase for 2012.  This increase was the first time the fees have been increased since 2009.  Most of the property in StillWaters is governed by covenants that require an increase in the annual fees based on the Cost of Living Average (COLA) and the recent COLA increase allowed SWRA to have a small fee increase.  Several property owners have expressed concern that the annual fees were increased considering the on-going economic struggles we are experiencing in our area. I assure you this small increase was necessary to maintain our current level of service our property owners have come to expect. 

SWRA has also been affected by the current economic conditions.  We have made every effort to reduce expenses while maintaining our beautiful community and helping to protect property values. Recently we were able to negotiate a more favorable landscape contract, make personnel changes and we are aggressively pursuing property owners that are delinquent with payment of their association fees.  Working together we will remain a strong association during this economic downturn. 

SWRA appreciates all the property owners that make voluntary contributions to our general fund. These contributions are a welcome addition to the SWRA budget and help us meet our goals each year. Anyone who would like to make a contribution to the SWRA general fund may do so by including it with your annual fee payment or contacting the SWRA office. 

2012 looks to be a very exciting year at StillWaters and we need volunteers who are dedicated to helping keep StillWaters a wonderful place to live.  Committees are forming now, so get involved in your community and contact the SWRA office about joining one of our many committees.