As The Tree Spins.....(Burning Tree Master Association (BTMA) hired attorney speaks)

We waited for days with bated breath after receiving a notice on our front doors telling us to meet at the library to hear what the attorney had concluded, regarding the subdivisions and if they were under the "umbrella" of the master association. All this observer can say, is that it was good entertainment, just a shame there was no popcorn or candy.


Upon entering the building, we were shown where to gather by some of the board members, trying to be ever so serious and businesslike. And like all meetings called by the btma to discuss important issues with the residents, just one hour was allocated.....

Control the message, leave just enough time for a few questions and answers. 

And the Burning Tree Master Association (BTMA)wonders why the entire neighborhood did not turn out for such an important meeting.


Now to the meat of the matter: The issue of how all the subdivisions are structured and whether they fall under the purview of the master association was never discussed.

What was discussed, was the petition that the South subdivision had filed with the county of Tulsa, aligning their Covenants with their Articles of Incorporation.


The attorney's explanation was read by the president of the btma in a businesslike manner. Lots of 'legal-ease', big words, and yes, with seriousness, that the rest of the subdivisions should not try the same. Repeat, nothing was stated about the subdivisions being under the 'umbrella' of the btma. Each subdivision is a stand alone corporation, and there is no paperwork filed anywhere to state that we are under the Burning Tree Master Association (BTMA). (Check the Articles of Incorporation for your area to see for yourself!) It may have been the intent at the beginning to do so, but nothing filed with the proper agencies.

Fireworks ensued with much shouting and some jeering from the audience.

As a homeowner, I was impressed with many of the suggestions from others; especially liked the idea of  the btma taking a poll asking homeowners their opinion on assessments, maintenance, grievances, and such. The pulse of the community, so to speak. (Are they going to be responsive to the request and do that???)

Please do not hold your breath on that one...........to be continued.........please check back daily for the next chapter of "As the tree spins"............