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Oak Ridge Homeowners Association
Representing Parcel owners of the Oak Ridge Subdivision, New Port Richey FloridaA Deed Restricted Community |
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Spring 2021 Annual Oak Ridge Community Yard Sale
Posted on Mar 6th, 2021 This years Spring yard sale is scheduled for Sat March 27th.
The HOA will take care of advertising and signs at all the entrances, so start planning for your sales! Follow this link to the ORHA Yard Sale page for more information and tips to have a successful yard sale. Oak Ridge HOA Annual Members Meeting- Postponed
Posted on Mar 6th, 2021The Oak Ridge annual members meeting usually occurs in April, but will be postponed this year due to the COVID-19 virus. All Five Board of Director positions are up for election this year. Please forward any nominees, or items you would like to have added to the agenda to the officers or board members. Note: Voting rights are only extended to paid members of the HOA. The Join / Pay Dues link at the top of this page can always be used to pay current dues Your continued support is greatly appreciated. Fall 2020 Annual Oak Ridge Community Yard Sale
Posted on Nov 2nd, 2020 The three day (Fri, Sat, Sun) schedule used in previous years has been replaced with a single day event to be held in the Spring & Fall, on a Saturday. This years Fall yard sale is scheduled for Sat Nov 7th.
The HOA will take care of advertising and signs at all the entrances, so start planning for your sales! Follow this link to the ORHA Yard Sale page for more information and tips to have a successful yard sale. /td> Oak Ridge HOA Annual Members Meeting- Postponed
Posted on Mar 22nd, 2020The Oak Ridge annual members meeting usually occurs in April, but will be postponed this year due to the COVID-19 virus. All Five Board of Director positions are up for election this year. Please forward any nominees, or items you would like to have added to the agenda to the officers or board members. Note: Voting rights are only extended to paid members of the HOA. The Join / Pay Dues link at the top of this page can always be used to pay current dues Your continued support is greatly appreciated. Number of Mandatory ORHA Board Members Reduced to Five.
Posted on Mar 22nd, 2020
Due to the continued lack of volunteers, and ability to maintain a 7 member Board for the past 2 years, a motion to reduce the mandatory number of Board members to 5 was passed on Mar 12th, 2020. 2020 Oak Ridge HOA Invoices To Be Mailed In April
Posted on Feb 19th, 2020All Oak Ridge homeowners will receive a newsletter and invoice of $50 annual dues for the 2020-2021 year. Every effort is being made to get the mailings out prior to the Annual Members Meeting, but homeowners still have the option of paying in person prior to the start of the Annual Members Meeting. The Join / Pay Dues link at the top of this page can always be used to pay current dues, or for non-owner residents to make donations online anytime. Your continued support is greatly appreciated. Fall 2019 Annual Oak Ridge Community Yard Sale
Posted on Oct 13th, 2019 Based on feedback from the annual meeting, the yard sale will run a single day in the spring and fall (vs. previous 3 day event in the Fall). The fall yard sale is scheduled for Sat Nov 9.
The HOA will take care of advertising and putting out signs at all the entrances, so start planning for your sales! Follow this link to the ORHA Yard Sale page for more information and tips to have a successful yard sale. Get Into The 2019 Halloweeen Spirit
Posted on Oct 13th, 2019The influx of younger homeowners with families continues to improve the general "spirit" of our neighboorhood. There are many houses decorated for the occasion already. Though our large lots, dark streets and lack of sidewalks don't provide the ideal environment for trick or treating, more residents are driving cars or taking to the streets in golf carts to target houses that are lit up for the occasion. The "Next Door" website provides a great way to let neighbors know that you will be participating in Halloween. They allow you to place a "candy corn" on your home, on a map of Oak Ridge. This lets neighbors use the map on their smartphones and quickly target houses that will be giving out candy vs. random walks up long driveways, met by disappointment when no one responds. Highlights of Oak Ridge HOA Annual Members Meeting
Posted on April 29th, 2019
Oak Ridge HOA Annual Members Meeting April 23, 2019
Posted on Mar 31st, 2019The Oak Ridge HOA cordially invites all residents of Oak Ridge to the annual members meeting. Please forward any items you would like to have added to the agenda to the officers or board members. Open discussion / ad hoc questions are welcome, after agenda items have been addressed. Use link at top of page to pay outstanding 2018-2019 dues in arrears, join for 2019-2020, or join at the meeting. When: Tuesday April 23, 2019 at 7:30 pm Where: Trinity Meeting Center - 7813 Mitchell Blvd Suite 106, Trinity, FL 34655 2018 Annual Oak Ridge Community Yard Sale
Posted on Oct 8th, 2018 The yard sale will run Nov 2 - 4 (Fri, Sat & Sun) this year. The HOA will take care of advertising and putting out signs at all the entrances, so start planning for your sales! Follow this link to the ORHA Yard Sale page for more information and tips to have a successful yard sale. Get Into The 2018 Halloweeen Spirit
Posted on Oct 8th, 2018The influx of younger homeowners with families continues to improve the general "spirit" of our neighboorhood. There are many houses decorated for the occasion already. Though our large lots, dark streets and lack of sidewalks don't provide the ideal environment for trick or treating, more residents are driving cars or taking to the streets in golf carts to target houses that are lit up for the occasion. The "Next Door" website provides a great way to let neighbors know that you will be participating in Halloween. They allow you to place a "candy corn" on your home, on a map of Oak Ridge. This lets neighbors use the map on their smartphones and quickly target houses that will be giving out candy vs. random walks up long driveways, met by disappointment when no one responds.
New HOA Officers Appointed
Posted on May 17th, 2018The Oak Ridge Board of Directors has appointed new Officers for the 2018-2020 term. Per members request, a bylaws revision was also approved to allow proxy votes to be cast in future BOD elections.
A Productive Oak Ridge HOA Annual Members Meeting
Posted on Apr 25th, 2018The Oak Ridge HOA thanks all members for another great turnout at our annual members meeting. The 2018 Board of Directors appreciates the continued support and look forward to serving you ! As expected, the proposal for major revisions to the Bylaws this year drew many well deserved questions. After responding to several concerns and reviewing situations where the proposed changes would have let BOD serve members cheaper/faster, we received motions for a vote to approve. And the vote carried, almost unanimously. The new Board of Directors look forward to serving you and buliding even more momentum this year !
Link To The Minutes Archive Link To The New Bylaws Bylaws Apr 24 2018
2019 Oak Ridge HOA Invoices To Be Mailed In April
Posted on Mar 31st, 2019All Oak Ridge homeowners will receive a newsletter and invoice of $50 annual dues for the 2019-2020 year. Every effort is being made to get the mailings out prior to the Annual Members Meeting, but homeowners still have the option of paying in person prior to the start of the Annual Members Meeting. The Join / Pay Dues link at the top of this page can always be used to pay current dues, or for non-owner residents to make donations online anytime. Your continued support is greatly appreciated.
Oak Ridge HOA Annual Members Meeting April 24, 2018
Posted on Mar 30th, 2018The date for the Oak Ridge annual members meeting has been changed, since a meeting regarding the rezoning of school districts is occurring on the second Tuesday of April. All Officer positions are up for re-election this year. Please forward any nominees, or items you would like to have added to the agenda to the officers or board members. Open discussion / ad hoc questions are welcome, after agenda items have been addressed. An extensive revision of the bylaws has been drafted for member approval this year. Please review the draft Bylaws Mar 25 2018 Note: Voting rights are only extended to paid members of the HOA. Use link at top of page to pay outstanding 2017-2018 dues in arrears, join for 2018-2019, or join at the meeting. When: Tuesday April 24, 2018 at 7:00 pm Where: Trinity Meeting Center - 7813 Mitchell Blvd Suite 106, Trinity, FL 34655
2017 Halloweeen Spirit
Posted on Nov 1st, 2017The influx of younger homeowners with families has continued to improve the general "spirit" of our neighboorhood this year. Though our large lots, dark streets and lack of sidewalks don't provide the ideal environment for trick or treating, more residents were driving cars or taking to the streets in golf carts to target houses that are lit up for the occasion. The "Next Door" website also seems to be helping by offering residents a way to place a "candy corn" over their home, on a map of Oak Ridge. This lets neighbors use the map on their smartphones and quickly target houses that will be giving out candy vs. random walks up long driveways, met by disappointment when no one responds. 2017 Annual Oak Ridge Community Yard Sale
Posted on Oct 15th, 2017 The yard sale will run Nov 3 - 5 (Fri, Sat & Sun) this year. The HOA will take care of advertising and putting out signs at all the entrances, so start planning for your sales! Follow this link to the ORHA Yard Sale page for more information and tips to have a successful yard sale.
Great Turnout at the Oak Ridge HOA Annual Members Meeting
Posted on April 15th, 2017The Oak Ridge HOA thanks all new and old members for a great turnout at the annual members meeting this year.
As more Oak Ridge properties turnover in the housing rebound, participation in our voluntary HOA has grown to an alltime high membership.
The Officers and new Board look forward to serving you and buliding even more momentum this year !
Highlights of the meeting:
Link To The Meeting Minutes For Apr-11-2017 Oak Ridge HOA Annual Members Meeting April 11 2017
The Oak Ridge HOA cordially invites all residents of Oak Ridge to the annual members meeting.
Three Board of Director positions are up for re-election, and one Board position is open.
Please forward any nominees, or items you would like to have added to the agenda to the officers or board members.
Open discussion / ad hoc questions are welcome, after agenda items have been addressed. Note: Voting rights are only extended to paid members of the HOA. Use link at top of page to pay outstanding 2016 dues or join for 2017-2018, or join at the meeting. When: Tuesday April 11, 2017 at 7:30 pm Where: Trinity Meeting Center - 7813 Mitchell Blvd Suite 106, Trinity, FL 34655
2017 Oak Ridge HOA Invoices To Be Mailed In April
All Oak Ridge homeowners will receive a newsletter and invoice of $35 annual dues for the 2017-2018 year.
Every effort is being made to get the mailings out prior to the Annual Members Meeting, but homeowners still
have the option of paying in person prior to the start of the Annual Members Meeting to secure their voting rights.
The Join / Pay Dues link at the top of this page can always be used
to pay "back dues", current dues, or make donations online anytime.Your continued support is greatly appreciated. The HOA budget took a major hit this year for the reconstruction of one of our entrance walls.
No Change to Middle & High School Boundaries for Oak Ridge
Many thanks to all HOA members and residents who turned out in force to show support and voice opinions at the school board meetings. The vote is final for 2017-2018 school year and Oak Ridge will remain in the JW Mitchell High School / Seven Springs Middle School districts. These are top rated schools and not only provide quality of education for our children, but factor heavily into our property values. Link to School District Maps
Please Stay Alert During the Holiday Season
Oak Ridge residents in all three phases have recently been visited by an organized group of aggresive solicitors who are known to operate in several states.
They sell a legitimate product, but ask for access to demonstrate in-home...which is a huge red flag.Please use the season as a reason to talk to your neighbors and look out for each other.
Attention Oak Ridge Residents: School Rezoning is Coming in 2017!
The proposed changes have serious impact to our property values.
Get Involved and Make Your Voice Heard
Attend Meetings - Send Emails / Letters - Make Calls
The 2016 Oak Ridge Community Yard Sale
will be held November 4th, 5th & 6th from 8am-4pm.
This years date has been adjusted to compliment sales being held in neighboring communities of Chelsea Place and Magnolia Estates.
ORHA urges all residents of Oak Ridge clean out the clutter. One mans trash is another mans treasure!
2016 Fall Members Meeting & Vote
The Oak Ridge HOA cordially invites all members and non-member residents of Oak Ridge (Phase I, II, & III)
to an ad hoc meeting to discuss several important issues that will impact our community. Open discussion; but voting will be limited to current paid members of the HOA. Use link at top of page to Join The HOA for 2016 or join at the meeting. When: Tuesday October 25, 2016 at 7:30 pm Where: Trinity Meeting Center - 7813 Mitchell Blvd Suite 106, Trinity, FL 34655 Items to be presented :
Welcome new Oak Ridge HOA Officers
The 2016 annual Oak Ridge Members meeting is Tuesday, April 19, 2016
Oak Ridge Members meeting is Tuesday April 19th, 2016. Do not miss your opportunity to win one of the Publix gift cards ($100, $75 and $25) that will be given away at the meeting. This is your opportunity to vote on the vacant positions of President, Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary and to fill the position of Board of Director vacated by John McCormick (John and his lovely wife Sandy moved back to Maryland)
Time: 7 PM
Location: TrinityMeetingCenter.com
7813 Mitchell Blvd Suite 106
New Port Richey, FL 34655
Time for new leadership at the Oak Ridge Homeowner's Association.
This is my final year as the President of the association. The change will come about in 2016 as I wind up my final year of 2015. I truely hope you have seen the positive
changes the Executives and Directors have accomlished for you, the Oak Ridge home owner Your choice for the next Oak Ridge HOA President will be yours to make. Choose wisely and do NOT take this decision lightly. The executives that run the organization can range from laid back to over zealous with different levels of effectiveness for the Oak Ridge Parcel owners. The remaining 5 months of my term, I'll do my best to keep you in the loop on the actions of the Nominations and Elections Committee (N&E), which is responsible for building the slate of canidates for the position of President, Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary. As is always the case, the N&E committee chair seeks nominations for those four positions. While other personal responsiblities call my attention and do not permit me to take an active role, I will always be available for consul.
Pasco School Rezoning
I've been contacted by an individual [not in the Oak Ridge Subdivision] that is concerned about the Pasco County school redistricting / rezoning. If you have any information that you think will negatively affect Oak Ridge parcel owners, email me president@myorha.org
Be Vigilant and watch yours and your neighbor's property
Call Law Enforcement (LE) when any doubt exists on the propriety of a situation. I live in the section of Oak Ridge that has entrances from Perrine Ranch. In my unique position as President, I have numerous contacts with Oak Ridge residents, members and non-members of the Association.
2016 members meeting Elects new officers
See the list on the Contacts page.
2015 rain event
We have some incredible pictures
Advertise With Oak Ridge Residents"
Advertise in the quarterly Oak Ridge HOA newsletter. Find out everything you need to know by clicking on this link
Watershed Management Plan Data Collection - Anclote River West Watershed
The Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD) with the cooperation of Pasco County is developing a Watershed Manage Plan in the area that includes Oak Ridge Subdivision.
The Consultants are collecting field data and other information. The Association received this letter ,
with the attached page two, to be [voluntarily] completed by residents and returned to SWFWMD. This is opportunity to convey to the most advantageous authorities that have responsibility for storm water handling.
Use it to your advantage.
Very informative
Pasco County Storm water PDF document that shows progress on the BMP1a (BMP=Best Manangement Practices) and
BMP5 with lots of pictures of the work sites and charts of the areas in Oak Ridge proximity.
Pasco County Stormwater Project
The Association sent a certified letter to the Pasco Stormwater project manager, Cindy Jolly, following a February 21, 2014 meeting to discuss the
Trinty Oak and 1000 Oak projects in those upstream subdivisions and the impact to Oak Ridge Residents. Doug Lines accomplish a considerable amount of work on this effort to help understand what the project's
were attempting to accomplish the impact on our area. The letter helps to alay concerns. Interesting in my analysis of
plan, Southwest Florida Water Management District would not approve the Pasco permit without
considerable concern about down stream effect. SWMD had ours (and others downstream) interest at heart.
Pasco County's response to the above certified letter
Stormwater Rising
The Pasco County stormwater department has a plan, and a creek near your is involved. The parcel owners
living on Copperfiled, Ridgetop and Millstone, in the proximity of Duck Slough, pay particular attention. There is a summary of the estimated impact to Oak Ridge residents in the
December 2013 Oak Ridge Homeowners Association news letter.
Paving Update
Congratulations Bob Y., for a job well done. Bob was the petitioner for the repaving of the Morning Sun Ct. repaving. Bob's persistence, and bigger and bigger pot holes, finally convinced the parcel owners
that the repaving benefit was worth the cost. All of the roads in Oak Ridge, except Atwell, Catalpa and Meadowood, are now repaved. If a parcel owner on each of the three remaining roads would be
interested in becoming a petitioner, please contact the President of the HOA via email at: President@myorha.org for information and assistence.
Flood Insurance Could Skyrocket
If you watched the local news this evening, Wednesday July 31, 2013, you may have watched the following
report.
But starting October 1st, a home with a first-floor living space four feet above the 100-year flood plane would enjoy a new rate of $553, while a home four feet below the 100-year flood plane would pay $10,723 a year. This information, first reported to you in the June Oak Ridge News letter in the article titled; Get a FIRM grip, you may not like what’s coming”
The insurance rate change is being driven by the revised FEMA F.I.R.M (Flood
Insurance Rate Map) and those maps reflect a revision to the BASE FLOOD
ELEVATION in many areas. This change
is for all areas, not just beach front or island real estate as is implied in
the news
report.
You have access to the preliminary FIRM maps and may be able to conclude a potential change in your insurance premium. You may also want to seek a LOMA (Letter of Map Amendment) with FEMA using elevation data you acquire from an elevation survey.
Preliminary FIRM maps If you are not located in one of the above maps, you can find the specific map panel for your parcel in Oak Ridge, using this index map Here are all of the preliminary FIRM map panels, by number. Choose the panel number that you’ve located from the index map.Where I’m located, my base flood elevation is currently 15 ft. and my living space is at 18ft (I had to pay for an elevation survey to determine my elevation and I have filed and successfully current flood premium is $500. The best I can tell my area did not change so I do not expect a premium increase in October. As pointed out in the report, at some point, a high flood insurance premium will result in your property becoming unsellable.
You will need to have FIRM grip
FEMA is publishing new Digitized Flood Information Maps (DFIRM) and with those new maps, there is the potential your
flood risk and associated insurance rate is changing. The Oak Ridge HOA
received
notification of the new DFIRM via a
letter
from the Pasco County Storm water department. Pasco County has a good
information page
to help you understand the potential impact to you and your insurance premimums
. There are 4 open house (check the letter details for dates, times and
locations) meeting to review the new DFIRM and ask questions as to the impact
the map change will have on your flood risk and associated insurance premium.
Our zip code, 34655, is scheduled for DFIRM update June of 2014.
Entrance Walls
The Neighborhood Beautification Committee
has convened and tasks involving the three entrance walls have been assigned. View the meeting minutes
here.
Rising Waters
Due to tropical storm Debby and then 14 days of heavy rains related to a low pressure system in the Atlantic, we've seen higher
water since the builder broke ground in 1979. The water flows have brought new
concern for the Oak Ridge home owners. Read more in the September 2012 news letter
Pasco County Code Compliance
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