Property Owners Association
Everyone who owns a home or a lot in Barton Creek Lakeside is a member of the Barton Creek Lakeside (POA). Our annual owners’ meeting is typically held in early December.
Our POA provides community leadership, architectural control, covenant enforcement and maintenance of common areas. Our Consolidated Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CCRs) are the rules that govern our neighborhood. A full copy of the CCRs is available on our website under the Governing Documents section.
The POA is governed by a Board of Directors. Each member of the Board is elected to a specific term by the Association members. The term for directors is three years. Board members typically take lead responsibility to oversee and address various community operational issues (e.g., maintenance, finances, security, architectural review). In addition, committees and task forces can be formed as necessary to address special topics. ALL residents can participate in the various committees.
The POA Board of Directors meets bi-monthly on third Thursday at 9:30 a.m. at the Club. Meetings dates and times are posted on our Community Calendar. Meetings are open to property owners in person or, as needed, on Zoom. Check the Community Calendar for dates and times.
Member Time at Board Meetings
Residents are always welcome to attend POA Board meetings to observe the proceedings. Under Texas law property owners are not entitled to speak at a POA Board meeting as its purpose is for Board members to conduct the business of the community. Many communities enforce this. However, while BCL property owners can talk with Board members at any time, the BCL Board added what is called Member Time to the Board meeting agendas. This was done as a courtesy to provide community members another opportunity to share their thoughts, concerns, or ideas with the Board.
Please take note of the following guidelines to ensure the meeting runs smoothly:
Purpose of Member Time:
Member Time is an opportunity for residents to briefly address the Board. It is not a time for open discussion or debate but for sharing information or concerns.
Time Limit:
Each resident is allowed up to 2 minutes to speak. Please be concise and focused during your time.
Board's Role:
The Board will listen to your comments and may ask clarifying questions if needed. However, Board members will not engage in a back-and-forth discussion with you during the meeting. The purpose of Member Time is for the Board to hear your input, not to enter into a debate.
Follow-Up:
If a Board member believes that further discussion is needed, they may offer to meet with you at a later time to explore the matter in more detail.
Respectful Behavior:
Please remember that personal attacks or disrespectful language are not acceptable. We encourage a constructive and respectful exchange of ideas.
How to Sign Up to Speak:
Residents who wish to speak during Member Time will be asked to sign up prior to the 9:30 am start of the meeting.
By following these guidelines, we ensure that all voices are heard, and that our meetings remain productive and respectful.
The time limit we have set is to provide for community members to share thoughts in a concise manner and to permit the Board to conduct business in a timely fashion.
As always, community members can reach out personally or through email to any Board member outside the Board meetings if they believe the Member Time limit doesn’t allow them to share their views completely. Board members do share such communications with each other.
Including Member Time on the Board agendas and permitting community members to speak at Board meetings is at the option of the Board. Future Board’s may continue, change or omit this practice.
Residents can access Board meeting minutes which includes the Treasurer's report by clicking on the link. Select Property Owners Association and scroll down to the “Board meeting minutes” link. Click on the link and then enter the year you want (e.g., 2019) in the Search bar and it will pull up that folder.
To access minutes by logging directly into TownSq first, select Documents in the right column, then scroll to the Meeting minutes folder in the center. Select the Meeting minutes folder and then enter the year you want (e.g. 2019) in the Search bar and it will pull up that folder.
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