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		<title>2011 Christmas Light Winners</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Competition was tougher this year with some people out adding lights on the last afternoon to cinch a win. The volunteers drove around every street and then mulled over the lighting over some mulled hot apple cider. Several of the winners had not won before and their efforts definitely showed. There were several honorable mentions we want to thank at the end. Best Lit Street: Sunny Brook Drive, with lots of homes were well lit and very festive. Darkest Alley: My own Brookhaven Court, maybe next year&#8230; Ok, now the winners: Best All Around: Bobby Decker &#038; Carol (CJ) Price, 2500 Valley Brook Drive. They got those reindeer trained to fly just in time! Most Colorful: Phil &#038; Mary Spurlin 823 Sunnybrook Drive Lots of multi-color lights and tree wrappings. Most Animated: Bob and Barbara Randall, 2400 Valley Brook Drive Very traditional animation animation and lights that everyone enjoyed. They wanted to thank all the help from kids and grandkids! Most Traditional: Randy and Linda Surtees (and their son helped), 802 Brookside Ave. Honorable Mentions: Ronald and Diane Krakowski, 2508 Brookdale Ave. &#8211; the ladies loved the red tree. James and Jamie Minter, 2308 Brookdale Ave. &#8211; great traditional look. [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://brookhavennorth.org/2011-christmas-light-winners/</link>
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		<title>Newsletter Correction</title>
		<description><![CDATA[There was a printing error with the article &#8216;Current and Partially Paid Accounts as of December 2, 2011&#8242;.  Most of the A&#8217;s and B&#8217;s got cut off the list so the Treasurer has been getting calls to verify that she got your payments.  Below is an updated list.  Our apologies for the mistake and we do appreciate every single owner who pays dues. Current and Partially Paid Accounts as of December 2, 2011 The Treasurer&#8217;s report was also cut off at the top and failed to show the beginning balance.  Below is the full report, along with a 2011 Year to Date Budget Report. Treasurer&#8217;s Report as of November 29, 2011 2011 Year to Date Budget Report &#160; &#160; &#160;]]></description>
		<link>http://brookhavennorth.org/newsletter-correction/</link>
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		<title>Covenant Rumors and Questions</title>
		<description><![CDATA[This is just a short note to address a few rumors and outright lies floating around the neighborhood. Rumor: The vote was defeated therefore there is no HOA. Truth: The changes to the covenants and the mandatory amendment passed in Plat 1. It did not pass in Plats 2 and 3. What that means is that from this point forward, anyone who buys a house in Plat 1 or for those owner&#8217;s in Plat 1 who opted in by vote will be bound by the mandatory provisions. All owner&#8217;s in Plat 1 will now be bound by the new consolidated covenants regardless of their vote. Rumor: The covenants expired forever in 1997 therefore there is no HOA. Truth: The language in the original covenants states that the covenants were to run for 20 years and then automatically renew. This myth was spread in the form of &#8216;loaded question&#8217; arguments by someone opposed to the recent covenant changes. Even after explaining the true covenant language at informational meetings, that person continued to print and distribute incorrect information.  So yes, every lot in Brookhaven has covenants as follows: Plat 1 has voted to update the covenants, Plats 2 and 3 are still [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://brookhavennorth.org/covenant-rumors-and-questions/</link>
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		<title>Covenant Vote Results</title>
		<description><![CDATA[This election shows that a majority of Brookhaven owners are concerned about their property and their neighborhood.  They were willing to move forward with updating the existing covenants and creating a better association.  We are pleased to announce that both of the amendments passed in Plat 1.   The amendments failed in Plats 2 &#38; 3 by a narrow margin.    Overall 54% of the lots voted. Lot owners had three options on the ballot.  Option 1 &#38; 2 on the ballot concerned the HOA amendment to create a mandatory homeowners association for the neighborhood.  Option 3 on the ballot was the CCR amendment to update the existing covenants and to consolidate the 3 sets of covenants into one uniform set.   Below are the final results. Final Count Plat 1 Plat 2 Plat 3 Number of Lots 80 57 134 Votes required to pass: 48 35 81 Ballot Item: &#160; &#160; &#160; 1. Votes for HOA, successor in title. 16 12 30 2. Votes for HOA, declaring property 33 16 37 Total Votes for HOA 49 votes 61.25% Pass 28 votes 49.1 % Fail 67 votes 50.0% Fail &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; 3. Total Votes For CCR 50 votes 62.5% Pass 28 [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://brookhavennorth.org/covenant-vote-results/</link>
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		<title>Covenants &#8211; Final Vote Meeting November 15th</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Neighbors, The final vote meeting for the proposed covenant changes will be Tuesday, November 15th at 6:30 PM. We meet at St. Mark Lutheran Church, 1501 N. Bryant, Edmond, OK (where we vote). FREE Notary service provided at the meeting. Meanwhile, there are several covenant committee volunteers and notaries visiting door to door to answer questions and notarize ballots. A lot of neighbors have questions about the proposed covenant changes so we put together a list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ). Download the entire FAQ and Issues as a PDF here.]]></description>
		<link>http://brookhavennorth.org/covenants-final-vote-meeting-november-15th/</link>
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		<title>Covenant Changes &#8211; Frequently Asked Questions</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The next information meeting about the covenant changes will is Monday, October 24, 2011 – 6:30-8:30 PM. We meet at St. Mark Lutheran Church, 1501 N. Bryant, Edmond, OK (where we vote). There are also several covenant committee volunteers and notaries visiting door to door to answer questions and notarize ballots. A lot of neighbors have questions about the proposed covenant changes so we put together a list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ). Voting questions are listed below, with more of the Issues in dispute coming soon. Download the entire FAQ and Issues as a PDF here. Frequently Asked Questions: 1. Why do we need a HOA? By maintaining our neighborhood will keep property values high. To maintain common areas. To preserve standards outlined in the covenants. &#160; 2. What do the two proposed amendments do? The first amendment (‘Amended and Restated Restrictive Covenants of Brookhaven North’ or the CCR amendment) consolidates the 3 sets of covenants into one set.  Brookhaven is comprised of 3 plats.  Each plat has its own set of covenants.  By consolidating these 3 sets of covenants into one it established a uniform set of covenants for everyone. The second amendment (‘Amendment to the Amended and [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://brookhavennorth.org/covenant-changes-frequently-asked-questions/</link>
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		<title>Your $25 at Work</title>
		<description><![CDATA[At the 2010 Annual Meeting, homeowners voted to approve a $25 Capital Improvements assessment to repair the walls at the Bryant entrance.  The second phase started today as Keyser Masonry Repair began grinding out grout to repair the rock wall, the brick wall and secure the entrance column caps.  Keyser repaired one of the walls when a car hit the Bryant entrance two years ago and they did very good work.  Keyser&#8217;s phone number is (405) 677-6799. The first phase of that was completed earlier this summer to fix drainage behind the wall which allows drainage through the concrete bottom of the flower beds. Please note, all contractors used by the HOA are required to provide a current Certificate of Liability Insurance, Workman&#8217;s Compensation Insurance (or an Affidavit of Exemption), as well as provide a W-9 &#8216;Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification&#8217;. &#160;]]></description>
		<link>http://brookhavennorth.org/2011improvement/</link>
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		<title>Covenant Changes</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Board has approved a proposal to change the covenants. Every property owner should have received a voting packet with a ballot, a proposed consolidated covenants (CCR) and an amendment to create a mandatory association (HOA). There will be an informational meeting next Monday, September 26, 2011, 6:30 p.m. at the St. Mark’s Lutheran Church. Matt Winton, attorney, will be there to answer all questions. The meeting dates are in the cover you received with your packet. There will be FREE notary service at all the meeting so you can cast your ballot at the meeting. Correction Notice: There was a printing error on the CCR&#8217;s in the packets. The attorney is mailing a new copy this week. The corrections are as follows: In Section 1, after the word carport on line 2, add the defined term &#8216;(Modifications)&#8217; In Section 8, in the second paragraph the word &#8216;deliver&#8217; should be &#8216;delivery&#8217;. If you have questions about the ballot or the covenant changes, please attend the informational meetings. Thank you, Allen Smith]]></description>
		<link>http://brookhavennorth.org/covenant-changes/</link>
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		<title>Plant a Flower!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Brookhaven Beautification team needs your help this Saturday, Sept. 24, as they update the flowers at both entrances. We begin at the Bryant entrance at 9:00 AM and then move to the Covell entrance around noon. Flowers provided, bring a trowel. Lunch provided for volunteers. Call Denise Dawley for more information 405-330-1662.]]></description>
		<link>http://brookhavennorth.org/plant-a-flower/</link>
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		<title>Annual Garage Sale Weekend Oct 1, 2011</title>
		<description><![CDATA[&#160; Fall is here and yes once again the Neighborhood garage sale is set.  Saturday Oct 1, 2011. The signs will be put out at the entrance&#8217;s the week prior. The newsletter that was recently mailed out mentioned a community drop off sale in the park.  Unfortunately this has been cancelled.]]></description>
		<link>http://brookhavennorth.org/annual-garage-sale-weekend-oct-1-2011/</link>
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