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As stated in the Congressional Homeowners' Association (CHOA) December newsletter article, "Building on What We Have" the perimeter wall is a top priority. Unfortunately, we literally can not build on our existing structure according to the reputable companies contacted to date. No doubt each of you have received your 2004 assessment notice; which indicates $500 is due as specified in the notice. The strategy is to accumulate revenue earmarked to complete a 7 ft. tall, all masonry perimeter wall project. Here is a look at what has occurred so far:

1996 Kaufman & Broad erected wooden/masonry wall

1997 to present homeowners report fence height and appearance inadequacies

1997 wind damaged 300 ft. wooden pickets and masonry top cap

1998 car crashed through the wall

1999 CHOA pursued legal action, cause no. 257129 in Bexar Co. Court

2000 CHOA Board of Director (BOD) discontinued legal actions against Kaufman & Broad regarding inadequate wall height

2001 wind damaged 66 ft. of picket/top cap

2001 to present obtained bids that range from $59K to $118K to erect a 100% masonry, 7' tall perimeter wall

2002 wind damaged 45 ft. of wooden picket/top cap

2003 car crash damaged 75 ft. of the perimeter wall

2004 initiated capture of wall heightening project revenue with a $500 assessment

"Building On What We Have" it is time to improve the perimeter wall's height, noise reduction qualities, and appearance. The car crash that occurred on August 19, 2003, moved the wall improvement ahead of all other initiatives conceivable for our neighborhood. Northampton, Mission Hills Estates, and Fairways of Woodlake II experienced a total of five vehicle crashes that severely damaged their perimeter walls within the past four years along FM 78. Four of the five involved extensive collateral damage and at least one

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