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ABOUT

The Boulder Ridge Homeowners' Association (HOA), an Illinois Not-For-Profit Corporation, was incorporated by the subdivision developer, GAM Properties LLC, in 2004. Our covenants were written by the subdivision developer and his attorney in the very early stages of the development of Boulder Ridge without the input of homeowners. Control of the HOA was transferred to the homeowners in March 2009. HOA expenses to that point were paid out-of-pocket by the subdivision developer, despite the fact that he could have assessed dues to cover those expenses. The homeowner-controlled HOA began assessing dues in 2009.

OUR HISTORY

A letter was sent to all homeowners in March 2009 announcing a special meeting to transfer control of the HOA to the homeowners and elect a Board of Directors. The meeting was held on April 23, 2009 at Parkland College and was attended by a quorum of Boulder Ridge homeowners, as required by the HOA by-laws. On August 12, 2009, a letter was mailed to all Boulder Ridge homeowners announcing the transfer of control of the HOA to the homeowners, the purpose of the HOA and the newly elected Board of Directors.

MEMBERSHIP

Membership in the HOA is not optional and you are legally required to pay the annual assessment. Payment is due in full within 30 days of receipt of the invoice. Invoices are mailed in August with a due date of October 1. Please pay your assessment on time. Past due accounts significantly increase HOA expenses, which may necessitate an increase in the annual assessment the following year. Furthermore, members who have not paid their assessment by the due date will have their voting rights suspended until their account is in good standing. Delinquent accounts are subject to late fees and interest charges. Ultimately, a lien may be placed on your property for the amount of the assessment plus applicable late fees, interest charges, administrative fees and reasonable attorney fees. This is not something the Board wishes to do and is a measure of last resort in order to collect payment. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.

Provisions

There are important provisions of our covenants to be aware of:

Any proposed changes to the exterior of your home or property - including, but not limited to, fences, decks, landscaping, pergolas, etc. - must be submitted to the Architectural Control Committee (ACC) in writing for approval.

Boats, campers, RVs, trailers, etc. must be stored in an enclosed garage and may not be parked anywhere on Boulder Ridge streets.

Trash bins and recycling containers must be stored so as not to be visible from other properties (e.g., inside your garage or fence).

Yard lights must be functional and bulbs replaced in a timely manner.

Front yards must be sod. Seed is allowed in the side and back yards.

No sign of any kind may be displayed except one professional sign of not more than one (1) square foot (e.g., realtor sign), one sign of not more than five (5) square feet advertising the property for sale or rent, or signs used by a builder to advertise the property during the construction and sales period.

Dumping any material in easements, swales or at the end of dead-end streets such as Bluegrass Ln. is prohibited. Grass clippings and other yard waste must be put in approved yard waste bags and placed on the curb for pickup. Contact your trash collection company for specific instructions. Yard waste may also be taken to the Urbana Landscape Recycling Center for disposal.