Q: Are my dues going up for 2026?

No. Dues will remain exactly the same for 2026. There are no plans to increase dues at this time. TREPO is committed to keeping membership affordable while still maintaining our parks, boat ramps, and community amenities.

Q: Are we an HOA now?

No — TREPO is not an HOA. TREPO is a Property Owners Association (POA) . As stated repeatedly in Board Meetings, the Board has no intention of becoming an HOA and does not want authority over private property use. So why are we a POA? TREPO must operate as a POA because the organization is responsible for: Maintaining the private parks Caring for TREPO‑owned property Managing access to amenities (keys, gates, etc.) Handling memberships, dues, and community facilities A POA is simply a structure that allows TREPO to manage and protect the parks and shared amenities for members. It does not give the Board control over how owners use or maintain their private lots. What about Florida Statute 720? TREPO is governed under Florida Statute 720 , which is the law that covers both HOAs and POAs. This does not mean TREPO becomes an HOA — it only means we follow the legal requirements that apply to all property owners’ associations. What TREPO is not : ❌ Not an HOA ❌ Not enforcing property appearance ❌ Not regulating how you paint, mow, landscape, or use your private property ❌ Not imposing architectural controls or home standards What TREPO is : ✔️ A POA managing the parks and common areas ✔️ An organization focused on recreation, access, and shared community property ✔️ A group dedicated to caring for the spaces everyone enjoys TREPO’s focus remains exactly where it has always been: the parks, the river access, and the shared community amenities — not your private property.

Q: Has TREPO Revitalized?

Yes. Three Rivers Estates Property Owners, Inc. (TREPO) has officially revitalized . The covenants and restrictions were re‑imposed using the State of Florida’s revitalization process, and the revitalized documents were recorded in both Suwannee County and Columbia County courthouses . The Florida Department of Commerce oversees and authorizes this process for communities whose covenants have expired. Revitalization restores the governing documents exactly as they existed at the time they lapsed, allowing TREPO to continue operating as a Property Owners Association and to manage the private parks and common areas. Columbia County Document s Suwannee County Documents

Q: Is membership mandatory? We don't use the parks.

No — membership is not mandatory. Property owners have the choice to join the TREPO Property Owners Association. If you choose to join, you receive access to the private parks, boat ramps, and all member-only amenities . If you choose not to join, you simply won’t have access to those parks and facilities — but there are no penalties , and TREPO does not impose any rules on non‑members outside normal county laws. In short: Join the POA → You get park access Don’t join → That’s your choice; no access to the parks TREPO’s role is focused on maintaining community parks — not requiring anyone to become a member if they don’t wish to.

Q: What happens if I don’t sign up to be part of the POA?

Joining the TREPO POA is optional , and there are no penalties for choosing not to join. However, there are a few important things to understand: If you choose not to join the POA: ❌ You will not have access to TREPO’s private parks, boat ramps, or member‑only facilities. ❌ You will not receive keys to any gated areas. ❌ You may not serve on the TREPO Board of Directors or committees, since board service requires active membership. If you do choose to join the POA: ✔️ You gain full access to all TREPO parks and amenities ✔️ You receive your annual keys ✔️ You are eligible to participate in TREPO events, meetings, and elections ✔️ You help support the maintenance and improvement of our shared recreational areas Choosing membership simply determines whether you want access to the parks and involvement in the association . It does not affect your private property rights or impose any rules on how you use your land.

Q: What is Revitalization?

Revitalization is the legal process that re‑imposes the covenants and restrictions exactly as they existed on the day they expired . This restores TREPO’s governing documents so the organization can continue operating as a Property Owners Association (POA) and maintain the private parks and common areas. What does revitalization mean for property owners? Property owners whose lots were included in the revitalization are already part of the newly re‑established TREPO POA (pending 2026 dues). Property owners whose lots were not yet revitalized may join the revitalized POA starting March 28, 2026 . Keys and access to TREPO’s private parks will continue to be honored until March 28 , even though the old keys technically expired on January 1, 2026 . After March 28, park access will require 2026 membership and the new keys . Why is revitalization important? Revitalization ensures TREPO can: Legally maintain and protect the private parks Collect dues for park upkeep and improvements Continue operating as a POA under Florida statutes Provide secure access to members-only amenities Revitalization does not turn TREPO into an HOA and does not give the Board authority over how owners use their private property.

Q: Why were two Board members dismissed? Were they removed for asking questions?

No. Board members were not dismissed for asking questions . Two board members were not dismissed by the Board. Due to the revitalization, they did not qualify for the board as they did not petition for revitalization. This was an automatic procedural outcome — not a disciplinary action.

Q: Will TREPO be able to tell us what to do on our own property?

(For example: house color, mowing grass, etc.) No. TREPO is a Property Owners Association (POA), not a Homeowners Association (HOA). That’s an important distinction. TREPO does not regulate or control private property decisions such as: House color Landscaping choices Grass mowing or maintenance on individual lots Exterior design or personal property use Instead, TREPO’s focus is limited to maintaining and improving shared community spaces , including: Parks River access areas Common-use properties The goal of revitalization is not to impose restrictions , but to: Preserve and enhance community resources Maintain shared spaces for everyone’s benefit Protect the unique character of Three Rivers Estates 👉 In short: Your property remains your property. TREPO focuses on the places we all share.

Question 1

Are my dues going up for 2026?

Charlee Thompson · Accepted Answer

No.

Dues will remain exactly the same for 2026. There are no plans to increase dues at this time.

TREPO is committed to keeping membership affordable while still maintaining our parks, boat ramps, and community amenities.

Question 2

Are we an HOA now?

Charlee Thompson · Accepted Answer

No — TREPO is not an HOA.

TREPO is a Property Owners Association (POA). As stated repeatedly in Board Meetings, the Board has no intention of becoming an HOA and does not want authority over private property use.

So why are we a POA?

TREPO must operate as a POA because the organization is responsible for:

Maintaining the private parks
Caring for TREPO‑owned property
Managing access to amenities (keys, gates, etc.)
Handling memberships, dues, and community facilities

A POA is simply a structure that allows TREPO to manage and protect the parks and shared amenities for members. It does not give the Board control over how owners use or maintain their private lots.

What about Florida Statute 720?

TREPO is governed under Florida Statute 720, which is the law that covers both HOAs and POAs. This does not mean TREPO becomes an HOA — it only means we follow the legal requirements that apply to all property owners’ associations.

**What TREPO is not:**

❌ Not an HOA ❌ Not enforcing property appearance ❌ Not regulating how you paint, mow, landscape, or use your private property ❌ Not imposing architectural controls or home standards

What TREPO is:

✔️ A POA managing the parks and common areas ✔️ An organization focused on recreation, access, and shared community property ✔️ A group dedicated to caring for the spaces everyone enjoys TREPO’s focus remains exactly where it has always been: the parks, the river access, and the shared community amenities — not your private property.

Question 3

Has TREPO Revitalized?

Charlee Thompson · Accepted Answer

Yes.

Three Rivers Estates Property Owners, Inc. (TREPO) has officially revitalized. The covenants and restrictions were re‑imposed using the State of Florida’s revitalization process, and the revitalized documents were recorded in both Suwannee County and Columbia County courthouses. The Florida Department of Commerce oversees and authorizes this process for communities whose covenants have expired. Revitalization restores the governing documents exactly as they existed at the time they lapsed, allowing TREPO to continue operating as a Property Owners Association and to manage the private parks and common areas. Columbia County Documents Suwannee County Documents

Question 4

How much are the dues?

Charlee Thompson · Accepted Answer

Dues for 2026 are $175

We wanted to lower the dues for people who only want membership and do not use the parks; however, due to some people trying to stop our POA by any means necessary, we have to stick to the standard $175 for 2026. Let's hope everything works out to lower the dues for 2027.

Question 5

Is membership mandatory? We don't use the parks.

Charlee Thompson · Accepted Answer

No — membership is not mandatory.

Property owners have the choice to join the TREPO Property Owners Association. If you choose to join, you receive access to the private parks, boat ramps, and all member-only amenities. If you choose not to join, you simply won’t have access to those parks and facilities — but there are no penalties, and TREPO does not impose any rules on non‑members outside normal county laws.

In short:

Join the POA → You get park access
Don’t join → That’s your choice; no access to the parks

TREPO’s role is focused on maintaining community parks — not requiring anyone to become a member if they don’t wish to.

Question 6

What happens if I don’t sign up to be part of the POA?

Charlee Thompson · Accepted Answer

Joining the TREPO POA is optional, and there are no penalties for choosing not to join.

However, there are a few important things to understand:

**If you choose not to join the POA:**

❌ You will not have access to TREPO’s private parks, boat ramps, or member‑only facilities. ❌ You will not receive keys to any gated areas. ❌ You may not serve on the TREPO Board of Directors or committees, since board service requires active membership.

If you do choose to join the POA:

✔️ You gain full access to all TREPO parks and amenities ✔️ You receive your annual keys ✔️ You are eligible to participate in TREPO events, meetings, and elections ✔️ You help support the maintenance and improvement of our shared recreational areas Choosing membership simply determines whether you want access to the parks and involvement in the association. It does not affect your private property rights or impose any rules on how you use your land.

Question 7

What is Revitalization?

Charlee Thompson · Accepted Answer

Revitalization is the legal process that re‑imposes the covenants and restrictions exactly as they existed on the day they expired. This restores TREPO’s governing documents so the organization can continue operating as a Property Owners Association (POA) and maintain the private parks and common areas.

What does revitalization mean for property owners?

Property owners whose lots were included in the revitalization are already part of the newly re‑established TREPO POA (pending 2026 dues).
Property owners whose lots were not yet revitalized may join the revitalized POA starting March 28, 2026.
Keys and access to TREPO’s private parks will continue to be honored until March 28, even though the old keys technically expired on January 1, 2026.
After March 28, park access will require 2026 membership and the new keys.

Why is revitalization important?

Revitalization ensures TREPO can:

Legally maintain and protect the private parks
Collect dues for park upkeep and improvements
Continue operating as a POA under Florida statutes
Provide secure access to members-only amenities

Revitalization does not turn TREPO into an HOA and does not give the Board authority over how owners use their private property.

Question 8

Why didn’t the Board answer or unlock the door when the police arrived?

Charlee Thompson · Accepted Answer

Chairman Hunter called the Sheriff’s office prior to the meeting to inform them that the Board would hold a meeting at the clubhouse. He asked that they be on the scene to make sure everyone would be safe.

Question 9

Why were two Board members dismissed? Were they removed for asking questions?

Charlee Thompson · Accepted Answer

No. Board members were not dismissed for asking questions. Two board members were not dismissed by the Board. Due to the revitalization, they did not qualify for the board as they did not petition for revitalization. This was an automatic procedural outcome — not a disciplinary action.

Question 10

Will TREPO be able to tell us what to do on our own property?

Charlee Thompson · Accepted Answer

(For example: house color, mowing grass, etc.)

No. TREPO is a Property Owners Association (POA), not a Homeowners Association (HOA). That’s an important distinction. TREPO does not regulate or control private property decisions such as:

House color
Landscaping choices
Grass mowing or maintenance on individual lots
Exterior design or personal property use

Instead, TREPO’s focus is limited to maintaining and improving shared community spaces, including:

Parks
River access areas
Common-use properties

The goal of revitalization is not to impose restrictions, but to:

Preserve and enhance community resources
Maintain shared spaces for everyone’s benefit
Protect the unique character of Three Rivers Estates

👉 In short: Your property remains your property. TREPO focuses on the places we all share.

Question 11

Will TREPO switch to monthly dues?

Charlee Thompson · Accepted Answer

No. TREPO dues are annual, not monthly.

Dues are collected once per year and cover the full calendar year:

January 1 through December 31

There are no plans to move to monthly dues. The annual structure keeps things simple, predictable, and easy for property owners.

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