WHAT'S HAPPENING AT CROSSPOINTE

November 2025 Newsletter

Hi neighbors,

We have a few important updates to share as we move into the fall season.

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🐜 Termite Treatment

Every five years, we complete a full community termite treatment followed by annual inspections and retreatment as needed for four (4) years. The initial treatment for our new contract is scheduled to begin on Tuesday, October 28, to be completed this week. (Weather permitting.)  Treatment consists of trenching and treating soil adjacent to the outer foundation of all 25 buildings. Pet owners, please watch for treatment so you can keep pets off the grass while the treatment dries.

 

🌿 Bushes & Berms

Over the next few weeks, we will begin having dead bushes removed and replaced throughout the neighborhood. As we begin replacing dead or overgrown shrubs, please note that we will be installing smaller, younger bushes instead of mature full-size ones. Replacing them with large, fully grown shrubs is cost-prohibitive, and using younger plants allows us to stay within budget while still improving the appearance of the community. With proper care (watering, mulching, and seasonal trimming), residents should expect the new shrubs to fill out nicely within 2–4 years.

We have also approved a Berm Clean-Up Project—crews will weed-whack and clear out dead or overgrown plants in November or December. This won’t be a full restoration, but it should make the area look much cleaner and more maintained.

 

🚫 No Solicitation Sign

A new No Solicitation Sign has been added at the front of the neighborhood. While this may not stop everyone, if you see a solicitor:

• Please contact Highland Creek Security at (704) 609-0569

• Provide their appearance, company name, and the time you saw them

• The Highland Creek website suggests calling 911, as it’s a complicated issue. Choose whichever option feels best for you. 

 

🪵 Decks

To clear up ongoing confusion about deck repair responsibilities: after consulting our HOA attorney, we’ve been advised that deck maintenance and repair are the homeowner’s responsibility, similar to patios. We know this affects some more than others, but we wanted to be transparent and consistent moving forward.

 

🌳 Tree Trimming

This winter, Bland Landscaping will be trimming all trees under 12 feet throughout the community during January/February. A separate contractor will be responsible for trimming trees taller than 12 feet.

The following trees have already been identified for trimming by the taller tree vendor:

• 8535 & 8531 Brookings
   

• 6032, 6024 & 6012 Pale Moss

If you have concerns about any other trees that may need attention and are not currently on this list, please let us know by November 30th. We will have those trees assessed and included if appropriate.

 

🌳Tree Removal

Clark’s Trees and the CPOTG Board will work together to determine the next group of trees scheduled for removal in January 2026. Clark’s arborist evaluates each tree based on trunk diameter and current or potential root damage to driveways and sidewalks. We will evaluate trees with Clark’s by Friday, November 15 and provide you with that list.

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Several homeowners have asked about paying for their own tree removal. You may do so at a discounted rate of $2,000 paid directly to Clark’s, provided the work is done at the same time as the HOA removals in January.  This rate includes stump grinding to 18 inches deep plus seeding and straw on the lawn. 

 

If interested in paying for your tree to be removed, please let us know by November 30th so we can include you in the planning. Email: board@crosspointehomeowners.com

 

🍂 Mulch

Mulching will take place this year after most of the leaves have fallen, to ensure the best results.

 

💰 Budget Planning for 2026

Budgeting is a challenge. Using priorities set last year, here are highlights:

HOA Dues
Our HOA dues will increase $10 from $345 to $355 (2.9%) effective January 1, 2026. These dues include both Highland Creek dues for amenities (parks, pools, courts) which are increasing 3.4-4% and CPOTG dues for maintenance, landscaping, water and sewer, termite control, and trash removal which are increasing 2.9%.

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Budget details will be mailed to you later in November. Our objective is to not use reserve funds in 2026. To keep the expense budget equal to the revenue budget, we have reduced the planned water line replacement to 16 units. In 2025, we had planned for replacements at 25 units but actually completed 34 replacements due to additional leaks. This necessitated using $151,400 from reserves. Rather than scheduling line replacements, we will apply budgeted funds to leaks that occur in the spring and summer. If there are no leaks, we will determine addresses for replacements in the fall. In addition to normal operating expenses and water line replacements, we are budgeting for tree removal at 10 units and tree topping at 4 units. 

 

📧 Not Getting Emails?

If you’re not receiving HOA emails, please make sure your information is up to date with Hawthorne Management.

Email Eric Neely at eneely@hawthornemgmt.com to verify your contact details.

 

💡Exterior Lighting  Design Guideline 3.11.2

We want to remind residents of the standards outlined in Section 3.11.2 of the Highland Creek Design Guidelines. This section includes requirements for exterior lighting such as appropriate brightness, placement, and fixture style. Any light fixtures must meet the established standards. 

 

Yard Flag Reminder

We would also like to remind homeowners that small flags, decorative or otherwise, are not permitted in yards unless they have been placed by a utility company to mark underground lines or services. This guideline helps maintain visual consistency and prevents clutter throughout the community.

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🎉 Thank You for a Great Fall Block Party!

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Fall Block Party! The evening was filled with great food, great music, and even better company. We appreciate the wonderful community spirit and hope you had as much fun as we did.

We’re already looking forward to the next one!

 

 

Thank you for helping keep Crosspointe looking beautiful and well cared for!
 

We appreciate everyone’s cooperation and involvement.

 

Warmly,

Becky/Caroline/Abbie