Meadow Wood HOA 3rd Quarter Newsletter October 1, 2026
We hope you found the first Newsletter in July somewhat interesting or maybe even
provocative. We got three responses, and each was discussed with the entire Board.
The dog park idea/effort was not favored nor was planting some fruit and nut trees on
the property. These two concepts have been abandoned as discussed below.
1. Weeping Willow Common Area
The City of Grants Pass will not permit multiple uses for the Weeping Willow Common
Area. To the City, it is a storm water catchment basin, and that ends the enquiry.
Installing a fence around part of it to use as a dog park is not something they find
appropriate. This position is despite the fact that dogs and other critters use it at will.
The bottom line here is the Meadow Wood homeowners, through the HOA, are tasked
with maintaining part of the City’s storm water system. In addition, we pay property
taxes on this piece of real estate. This seems a strange and unfair situation, but it is
reality and unlikely to change.
While the City was somewhat equivocal about planting additional trees at the location,
we have decided against doing so. Trees can require some upkeep/expense.
Additionally, it is important that the water outlets into the basin stay as far as possible
above the floor of the basin. Adding trees with their rooting systems and Fall leaves,
fruit and nuts tend over the long term to raise the basin floor -not good.
We are attempting to reduce the expense of maintaining the Common areas. This is
approximately $10,000 out of a total HOA annual income of $14,375. We have cut back
on the watering expense but other ideas have not gained traction. Send us a message
should you have some thoughts on the issue.
2. Fire Season
This fire season has generated interest in how Meadow Wood residents can sign up to
receive alerts from governmental agencies. Our tech savvy person will soon post
instructions on Facebook (Meadow Wood Subdivision HOA, Grants Pass) and the HOA
website, https://meadowwoodhoa.org
Our email address is meadowwoodhoapresident@gmail.com. If you run into problems,
contact us and we will provide help. The above URL has all the contact information.
Meadow Wood HOA 2nd Quarter Newsletter JULY 1, 2026
The Board of Directors for the Meadow Wood Homeowners’ Association is pleased to begin a quarterly newsletter. There are many issues/projects that we are addressing, and we want to keep you informed but not overwhelmed with trivia. Each quarter in the newsletter, we will address one or two subjects that affect you as a Meadow Wood neighbor. We welcome your input on these matters. Chat with us when you see us in the neighborhood or send us an email at meadowwoodhoapresident@gmail.com.
The HOA owns two parcels of property. These are called common areas. One is next to the water pump house on Haviland Dr. It is a very small parcel with some grass and trees. The other property is the large lot on Haviland Dr and Weeping Willow/Mayfield. These properties are part of the City storm water drainage system and State Wetlands. The HOA has an annual budget of approximately $14,000. The expense of the landscaping and water for these properties is approximately $10,000. The first question is should or could we manage these properties to provide some benefit to the homeowners. We are discussing two possibilities. The first idea is creating a dog park for HOA members at the Weeping Willow property. The second idea is planting fruit and nut trees on the properties. This project would benefit the environment (we are Tree City) and provide some harvest opportunities for those so inclined. The second question is how we can reduce the annual maintenance expense of these properties. Should they look like someone’s yard or more like a vacant lot that is managed to reduce a fire hazard?
To be up front, the records of the HOA are in a state of disarray. We are trying to correct this by keeping what is required by law, keeping what might be needed and discarding the rest. We are trying to create a system where we can easily access those records that we do keep. We do hope that these updates are informative and make you feel a bit more connected and getting some return on your dues. Until the next update on Oct 1, 2026, have a great summer.