The second meeting for a new Neighborhood Association in the Cherokee Hills subdivision was held at the United Methodist church on Thursday, May 22nd. The new formation is an attempt to resurrect a Homeowners Association that was formed when the original developers built the subdivision many years ago. Cherokee Hills is one of the oldest and largest subdivisions in Sevier County.
On hand were homeowners who expressed concerns for not only the Cherokee Hills area, but also noise from nearby racetracks and zoning in the area.
The association was formed to help get neighbors involved in the community where they purchased a home or lot and to maintain control over certain items of concern.
With over 400 lots located just off of Hwy 411, and more than 300 homes in the community, the concerns were many. A board had been selected to find out if an association was even required or desired by the residents. A vote of homeowners that were present passed. A new president, vice president, secretary and treasurer were elected. Also selected were “block captains” to help get the word out about the new association. Many home and property owners were not aware of the meeting as little notice was selectively provided.
It was also decided that the Cherokee Hills Neighborhood Association would consult with legal professionals on the formation of the association, what dues would be for the homeowners and that the group would meet every fourth Thursday of the month.
The next meeting will be held at the Baptist Church on Chapman Hwy at 7:00 PM, June 26th. The association made clear that this was an association to let the neighbors get to know each other and improve the quality of living in Cherokee Hills.
In general, homeowners associations can only enforce guidelines or laws that are already on the county books, and in some cases state laws, where applicable.

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