HOA

Homeowners Association

Organization:

All residences whose property line touches the Millbrook Addition Lake are automatically a member of the Millbrook Addition HOA and are subordinate to its By-laws and Covenants. The HOA is a Texas Non-profit Corporation that was formed in 1973 to maintain the lake and enforce the covenants. The HOA is managed by a Board of Directors that is restricted to members only and elected at the Annual Meeting for a two year term. The HOA is divided into six areas with a director elected by and responsible for their area. That area representative is your primary contact for questions or suggestions regarding the HOA.

The By-laws and Covenants, a map of the HOA showing the area number of each property, a listing of HOA contacts, and other relevant information is on this website. The annual dues as determined by the membership are due February 1st each year and are currently $600. One half of the dues are for maintaining the Lake System and the other half goes into a sinking fund to help defray the cost of future capital improvements to the lake.

Resident Responsibility

The number one responsibility of HOA members is to be vigilant in keeping grass clippings and leaves out of the waterways and street storm drains, all of which empty into the lake. Residents should instruct their yard crews to bag grass clippings and leaves, not blow them into the canal. The leaves and lawn clippings from yards that “harmlessly” go into the water will accumulate at the ends of the canals and cause major problems for your neighbors. In fact, grass clippings and leaves create the most costly aspect of waterway maintenance.

Also important is for HOA members to keep their shoreline trees trimmed so branches do not overhang the canals and hinder boating navigation right-of-way. A clearance of ten feet above the water surface is recommended.

Residents should be actively aware of any possible mosquito breeding places on their property, e.g. small boats and canoes that are filled with stagnant water.

Architectural Control Committee:

Approval from the committee has to be obtained for any changes or additions to the exterior structure of the building, any permanent or temporary outbuildings, any fencing as to type and location, and any walls or plantings within ten feet of the water's edge that might exceed three feet in height. It is very important that approval be obtained before signing any contracts or performing work to avoid the extra costs involved with bringing the work back into compliance with the covenants. No approval is needed for interior work or external repairs.

The Architectural Control Committee exists to help you with your project, so please consider them as additional help for a successful project rather than an obstacle. Contact your area representative or an Architectural Committee Member if you have a project. 

Utilities:

All utility lines are underground. Before digging any holes deeper than 18 inches in your yard you are required by law to call 811. They will mark the utility lines and there is no charge for the service.

Trash/Recycling is every Wednesday. Trash & Recycle bins should be placed at curb with any yard waste and bulky items. Brush and tree limbs should be bound in bundles not exceeding four feet in length and fifty pounds in weight. Use this link to contact the city Trash & Recycling to report a missed collection or any issues with your bin(s). Contact the city if the previous owner did not leave a bin(s).

Also, by city Ordinance 15-056 when the recycling containers are not placed at the curb for collection on Wednesday, they must not be visible from the public street right-of-way in front of your residence.