Over the last few months, the board has responded to all complaints that they have been made aware of.   From stored/unsightly vehicles on lots to trash cans, signs in yards, and property that is in need of repair.   Once the resident is made aware of the issue, most of the residents take corrective action, since they want to keep the area attractive and know the importance of covenants and realize it is their neighbors that have to look at the issue, not just their immediate neighbors but everyone in the neighborhood. 
Survey responses regarding the covenants so far are; 145 residents say to enforce the covenants in order to maintain the look, feel and aesthetics of the neighborhood, 13 say not to.  162 residents said yes to maintaining the entrance area with trees, flowers, boulders and grasses to 8 no.  160 residents said they find the neighborhood to be an attractive, friendly and safe place 5 said no.
A couple residents suggested the covenants be modified to allow outbuildings and change some other outdated items.  The exact specifics were not mentioned.  However, to modify the covenants would be a very time consuming and expensive task.  It has been looked at in the past.  If someone would like to discuss this further, please call the phone line and request time on the board meeting agenda at a regular meeting.  Remember it takes 75% of the lot owners, (for most lots there are 2 lot owners for each lot), need to agree to the changes and have their signature notarized on the change.  A couple residents suggested to not enforce some of the covenants.  Well, which ones, and if you don’t enforce one how can you enforce others?  One can not pick and choose, who determines which ones should be enforced and which ones are not enforced?   The covenants are there for all residents benefit, so the neighborhood holds it’s aesthetics and value.  As neighborhoods age, many neighborhoods start to lax the covenants and the neighborhoods aesthetics and values  go down, and there is less desire to live in the area.   Who wants to come home and see their neighbor’s trash can out side or pick up their neighbors trash after the wind blew the can over.   Who wants to see a neighbor’s house in need of a fresh coat of paint or repair or a lawn needing mowed or weeded.  This detracts from everyone’s property. 
If you know of a resident that is not in compliance please call the phone line and if you want to remain anonymous just say so and your name/address will not be recorded.