Meeting Minutes March 17, 2026

St. Joseph Glenn POA

Meeting Minutes – March 17, 2026

Time: 7:00 PM
Presiding: Tonya Prowse (President)
Also Present: Alex (Vice President), Chris Prowse (Improvement District Commissioner), Homeowners

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1. Call to Order

The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM by Tonya Prowse.

2. Sewer Litigation Update

• Litigation lasted approximately 7 years
• Final settlement established:
  • Subdivision owns sewer infrastructure under its property
  • Utility company owns treatment facilities
• POA now responsible for sewer infrastructure maintenance
• Current cost: approximately $97.50/month per household

Next Steps:

• Engineering report to evaluate connection to Little Rock Wastewater
• Explore grants and municipal partnerships

3. Improvement District & Tax Increase

• Tax increase covers legal fees and road repairs
• Approx. $400/year per homeowner
• Alternative would have been ~$2,000 one-time assessment

4. Volunteer Request

Additional Improvement District Commissioners and volunteers are needed to assist with ongoing projects and decisions.

5. Financial Report

• PO Box cost corrected to $156/year
• Current balance: $19,384
• Typical annual surplus for roads: ~$4,000

Previous Work:

• Budgeted: $5,500
• Actual spent: $2,938

6. Road Repair Discussion

Option 1: Short-Term Repairs

• Use existing funds (~$11,000)
• Temporary improvements

Option 2: Full Reconstruction (Preferred Direction)

• Estimated cost: $200,000 – $500,000
• City would assume maintenance after completion

Next Step: Obtain quotes and hold follow-up meeting.

7. Sewer System Planning

• Meeting planned with city officials and engineers
• Exploring:
  • Municipal connections
  • Grant funding
  • Infrastructure transfer options

8. Road Weight Limit (Approved)

• Heavy trucks damaging roads
• Weight limits approved unanimously
• Signage and enforcement to follow

9. Public Road Access (Approved)

Roads approved for public service use (mail, school buses, emergency services).

10. No Soliciting Sign

• New sign to be installed at entrance
• Residents encouraged to post individual signs if desired

11. POA Board Positions Needed

• Open positions: Treasurer, Secretary, additional board roles
• If not filled, management company may be required (significant cost impact)

12. Adjournment

The meeting adjourned following open discussion.

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Key Takeaways

• Sewer litigation resolved in favor of subdivision control
• POA now responsible for infrastructure decisions
• Focus on long-term solutions for roads and sewer
• Urgent need for community involvement