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When will annual assessment invoices be mailed? When will members be notified of annual assessment increases?

The bylaws require an Annual Report to be made available to all Members within 120 days of the end of the Fiscal Year. The Annual Report cannot be completed until the property management company closes the books for the Fiscal Year. Due to the number of online payments the Association receives, monthly and annual reports are taking longer to complete. When the annual report has been completed, it along with the annual assessment invoices, the adopted budget for the new year, and notifications from the board are mailed via USPS first class mail as required by the Association's bylaws. The current cost for a first class mailing exceeds $1750. To save money, the HOA chooses to mail these documents together. Generally, these documents are mailed in February.

If the board adopts an assessment increase, the notice for the increase will be mailed with the annual assessment invoice and the annual report to save money.
When does the board make decisions about annual assessment rates?

Between October and December, the Treasurer (and/or a Finance Committee, if appointed by the board) begin discussions about the budget for the next fiscal year. As part of setting the budget, the assessment rate for the next fiscal year is proposed so that the Treasurer/Committee can set the income level for the next fiscal year. The Treasurer and/or the Finance Committee presents the proposed budget to the board. The Board adopts the proposed budget and the assessment rate as one.

Board and Committee Meetings are open to the public. Members may be identified to speak by a director during a board meeting or a chair at a committee meeting. Speakers are given two (2) minutes. Meeting dates and times are posted on the Association's social media page, website, and calendar.
Why do I have to pay an annual assessment to the Masterson Station Neighborhood Association? What if don’t want to join?

By signing your property deed at your closing, you agree to abide by the governing documents and automatically become a Member of the Masterson Station Neighborhood Association. All MSNA governing documents including the Articles of Incorporation, the By-Laws, Deeds of Restrictions, and Plat Maps are available on the governing documents page on this website. To determine which set of DORs are assigned to your property, create a login for the Property Valuation Administrator website and search for your property address. Once located, find the legal description for your property. This description should be a plat map and lot number. The plat maps are listed at the bottom of the governing documents page. The plat map will identify which set of DORs apply to your property. The DORs are located just above the plat maps on the governing documents page.

As of 01/01/2024, the annual assessment amount is $120 per year. The assessment due date is printed on the invoice. Dues are pro-rated for properties sold after the start of the new year. If you sell your house after paying your dues, the settlement form for the sale should take into consideration a “credit” for the seller for the balance of the dues along with a “debit” for the buyers. It is the seller's responsibility to take care of this matter during closing.

The assessment funds both the operating and capital budgets of the association. These budgets cover groundskeeping (grass mowing, weed eating, and shrub trimming), landscaping (flowers and plants), and maintenance and repair of all common areas and common area structures, such as walls, fences, entrance lights, (not street lights which are the responsibility of Kentucky Utilities), street signs, plumbing, electrical, irrigation systems, utilities, the property manager’s services, and social events.

In short, the bulk of the assessments go toward maintaining and enhancing all the areas owned “in common” by the homeowners within Masterson Station; the proper maintenance of which enhances the property values for the subdivision and its’ residents.
I just moved into Masterson Station. Where do I get information about the Association?

Contact the MSNA Manager or call (859) 246-0911.
Do I have to get a permit or permission to build a deck, fence, shed or inground pool?

Building permits are required for the construction of all decks elevated more than 30" above grade and attached to the home and for freestanding decks that are 200 Sq Ft or more in area. Building permits are also required if you add a sunroom or roof to your deck. Building permits are also required for fences and inground pools - above ground pools are not allowed per the DORs. Building permits are not necessary for sheds unless they are larger than 200 sq. ft. in area.

In addition to the City’s requirements, Masterson Station’s DOR has certain guidelines and prohibitions. Anyone desiring to undertake these types of projects must submit a Fence Application or External Home Improvement Application, accompanied by the permit, plans and specifications, to the property manager for approval before any work begins. Following this procedure will ensure consistent and fair DOR enforcement, protect the interest of all Masterson Station residents and possibly save the individual homeowner a lot of time, money and aggravation. For more information see Property Improvement.
The trees between the sidewalk and the street in front of my house need trimming. Is that my responsibility?

Yes, according to City ordinance. All street trees are required to be trimmed at least 14 feet above the

sidewalk. In addition, it is “unlawful to allow any tree, bush, or other vegetation and items like basketball goals

to obstruct the view of a street or passage on a sidewalk.” Property owners are required to obtain a permit from

the Urban County Government’s Division of Parks and Recreation before a street tree may be planted and

before any tree larger than three inches in diameter may be removed.

Further, a homeowner is responsible for replacing defective sections of the sidewalk adjoining their property.

According to the City, the sidewalk inspection program is “complaint responsive,” meaning an inspection is

done when a citizen files a complaint with the Division of Code Enforcement. Homeowners should always keep

in mind the issue of liability should someone be injured due to sidewalk or street trees falling into disrepair or

unsafe conditions.
What can I do about the loud music, power equipment or barking dogs?
Generally speaking, Lexington's noise ordinance prohibits loud disturbances between 11pm and 7am. This means power equipment can be used between 7am and 11pm.

Loud music coming from a neighbor should be reported to the police at 859-258-3600. Please understand that police usually try to resolve the problem by speaking to the neighbor. Calling the police for loud music coming from a passing car is not recommended as the car is usually gone before they arrive.

Barking dogs/noisy animals
If you are having a problem with a barking dog or other noisy animals, please consider the following options:

Talk to your neighbor: Please give your neighbor the benefit of the doubt. In many situations, someone with a noisy dog may not realize that there is a disturbance. Dogs bark for numerous reasons, including loneliness, boredom, other animals, passersby, or because they’re being teased. Doing someone a favor by informing them of the situation first could be the neighborly thing to do!

Call the non-emergency number for police at 859-258-3600. However, please keep in mind that in 2023, almost 6,000 noise disturbance calls were made to LPD. Over 3,000 were investigated and only 33 citations were given.

The legal process: The Fayette County Attorney’s Office prosecutes criminal cases. When you decide to file a barking dog complaint against your neighbor through their office, you are filing a criminal charge against that person. When the case goes to trial, their office must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the defendant (neighbor) is guilty of violating the barking dog ordinance. Learn more about filing a barking dog complaint on the County Attorney's website.

For more information on Being a Better Neighbor visit this website.
What’s the speed limit in Masterson Station?

As with most residential streets in Lexington, the speed limit is 25 mph unless otherwise posted. The

Masterson Station Neighborhood Association Board of Directors takes speeding on our streets very seriously.

Violators should be reported to the Division of Police, 859-258-3600 (include license plate number, make, model

and color of vehicle and time-of-day if you can).

Our streets are part of our neighborhood and we should take responsibility for safety on them: First by

observing the speed limits and stop signs ourselves; and second by reporting violations regularly and often in

order to get the enforcement effort we need. With enough calls (complaints) made with the Division of Police, it

has been seen that they will increase the number of patrols along the main boulevard to help deter speeding.
Who is the Board of Directors anyway? Are they paid?

The Board of Directors is made up of homeowners from Masterson Station. Board members give of their time

and talents voluntarily to serve their community and neighbors. Regularly scheduled meetings will be held at

the Masterson Station Club. Dates and times will be announced. All residents are welcomed and encouraged to

attend the meetings, to be actively involved either by serving on the Board or through other volunteer

opportunities and to communicate questions, ideas, suggestions and concerns to the Board.
What are Deeds of Restrictions?

Deeds of restrictions place conditions on the deed to a property setting out certain limits or acceptable uses. The conditions, also known as covenants, “run with the land” and as a result bind current and future homeowners.

To determine which set of DORs are assigned to your property, create a login for the Property Valuation Administrator website and search for your property address. Once located, find the legal description for your property. This description should be a plat map number and lot number. The plat maps are listed at the bottom of the governing documents page. The plat map will identify which set of DORs apply to your property. The DORs are located just above the plat maps on the governing documents page.
Is there a neighborhood wide yard sale?

There is a spring and fall community-wide yard sales where members of the neighborhood are encouraged to

participate. The spring sale is held in May and the fall sale is held in September. The dates for these sales are posted on the website.