It seems impossible that it's time to write another Presidents Message, but I
guess time flies when you're having fun (and/or getting older). In my last
message five objectives were listed for the coming year. Three of those topics
(road maintenance, fire protection and annual assessment/budget) were discussed
at the September 18th POA meeting.
The completion of repairs to Pecan Creek Drive from the boat ramp to
Ranchette Road is our greatest priority. As of August 31st we have almost
$12,000 in Road Fund contributions. In order to get this project underway some
monies from our unrestricted cash reserve may be used to augment the road fund.
For the last four years Oak Ridge has contracted with LBJ MUD for fire
protection. In past years community surveys consistently have been is favor of
renewing our contract. Because of this past history, the Board voted to continue
the Fire Protection contract for next year beginning November 1, 2003.
The presentation of the operating budget for this year emphasized the fact that
our revenue has remained the same and our fixed expenses have continued to
increase. The inflation rate always talked about on TV (less than 3%) must not
include utilities, taxes and insurance. Our only guaranteed source of revenue is
the mandatory $20.00 lot assessment and storage lot fees. If we have 100%
compliance the most we can collect is about $8,000 per year. Our liability
insurance alone is over $6,400 per year, which leaves little else for utilities,
property taxes, supplies, etc.
Because of the generosity of many of our property owners who make voluntary
contributions in addition to the mandatory $20.00 assessment , Oak Ridge does
not look like some of the other developments on the lake where restrictions are
not enforced and whose streets have become trails through neglect, due to lack
of funding. Before the next meeting in January 2004, the Board will focus on
finding a way to completely fund necessary operating expenses in a manner that
will be equally shared by all property owners.
In closing, I would like to again say what a special community we all call home
or home away from home as the case may be. While on vacation a few weeks ago we
received a call informing us that my wife's brother had passed away. A few hours
latter as we were trying to make flight arrangements to return home, the phone
rang and our daughter said, "It's for you Mom". Our neighbor called to express
her condolences and see if they could help in any way. Upon returning home the
next day we found our kitchen full of food which caring ladies in the community
had brought by to feed all the out of town family that had arrived.
I said in my last message that "Together we can truly make Oak Ridge the 'best'
community on Lake LBJ". After the experience mentioned above I am convinced Oak
Ridge "is the best" community on Lake LBJ.
Bill Manno
President
Oak Ridge Estates Property Owners Association
Special POA Board Meeting
August 9th, 2003
Minutes of Special POA Board Meeting - 8/9/2003
The meeting was called to order at 10:13 a.m.
Board members present were Bill Manno, Ed Steiniger, Wilda Meixner, Sandra
Thompson, Eddie Wells, and Lynn Nowlin.
First item on agenda was finalizing the proposed operating budget for the 2003-
2004 year. Wilda Meixner provided financial information on how budget figures
were determined. After a discussion, she presented the proposed 2003-2004
operating budget.
Motion: Eddie Wells motioned to accept the budget to be
presented at the September meeting; Seconded by Ed Steiniger; motion passed.
Bill Manno led the discussion regarding plans for future road improvements,
specifically Pecan Creek Drive. As of July 31, 2003 there was a balance of
$11,696.69 in the road fund reserve. Bill informed the board that Llano County
provides equipment and manpower to retop roads - we pay for supplies. It was
concluded the best approach is to form a committee to research what is needed to
turn roads over to Llano County and possible way to pay for the necessary
improvements to accomplish this, i.e. grants, loans. Bill will present this at
the September meeting.
The POA rummage sale will be on Saturday, October 18 with rain date October 25.
Sandra Thompson plans on advertising in Horseshoe Bay for possible vendors.
There are 40 spaces at $20 a space for open vendor booths. She will use a
contract similar to last years contract for these vendors.
For the past three years surveys have been sent to POA members regarding our
fire protection. Each year the majority of returned forms were in favor of
paying for local fire protection. The board decided, based on this information,
not to send out a survey this year and discussed fire protection at length.
Motion: Eddie Wells made the motion to continue with Horseshoe Bay MUD fire
protection; seconded by Wilda Meixner; motion passed.
Sandra Thompson brought up some concerns regarding noncompliance to some POA
Bylaws and deed restrictions. Of particular concern were trailers and junk on
lots, camping of lots, loud noise, and whether e-mail meets meeting notification
rules. After a discussion regarding each of these concerns the board concluded:
- A person should have a one on one meeting with a neighbor to address
concerns.
- The president of the POA would send a letter and do appropriate
follow-up.
- Perhaps have a yearly "community clean-up"
- Meeting dates and pertinent information will be posted on the bulletin board at the community
center.
Wilda Meixner proposed a change on welcoming new lot/homeowners to the
community. She suggests sending newcomers a letter of welcome, a copy of
current Acorn, a copy of deep restrictions and/or web site address, list of
Board of Directors and any other important information needed before they start
any building. This would not replace the Welcoming Committee but would help
illuminate possible misinformation or misunderstandings from the beginning. The
board gave her the go ahead.
Old Business
Bill Manno informed the board he sent certificated letters to POA members who
have not paid their annual assessment. They were given to August 31, 2003 to
pay. The board will proceed to place liens on these properties for anyone who
has not complied by this date.
Motion: to adjourn by Wilda Meixner; seconded by Eddie Wells; approved.
Meeting adjourned at 12:14 p.m.
Respectfully submitted:
Lynn Nowlin, Secretary
Oak Ridge Estates Property Owners Association
POA Meeting Minutes
September 18th, 2003
Minutes of POA Board Meeting
September 18, 2003
The meeting was called to order at 7:05 pm.
Board members present were Bill Manno, Ed Steiniger, Wilda Meixner, Sandra
Thompson, Eddie Wells and Lynn Nowlin.
Minutes of the May 17 and August 9 meetings were read and accepted.
Wilda Meixner, treasurer, presented the operating budget for the 2003-04 year
as well as a balance sheet as of August 31, 2003. Two areas of concern in the
operating budget are the reserve for the fire contract and the cost of liability
insurance. The reserve for the fire contract is currently short $5,227 as not
all POA members have made contributions. Last year our liability insurance
increased by 86.808% and this year the increase is 12.086% for an annual cost of
$6,419.79. The shortfall for fire protection will be taken out of the
Unrestricted Cash fund, if needed. The discussion on the insurance issue
covered several areas from self-insured to becoming a municipality. Bill put in
a great deal of time researching the issue of the POA becoming incorporated as
well as getting new bids from different insurance companies. It was decided
that a steering committee is needed to explore these issues but in the meantime
the POA needed liability insurance.
Motion: Eddie Wells moved to purchase insurance from a new company, Emerald
Insurance Co.; seconded by Wilda Meixner; motion passed.
Committee Reports: Eddie Wells reported that the Architectural Committee has
approved two new dwellings. He also informed the board that the counties 911
office (Ronald Moore) will be issuing addresses for new homes after the proper
county building permits have been obtained.
A.D. Robinett gave the report for the Roads and Grounds Committee regarding
trash pickup and mowing. He also reported on road maintenance. Pecan Creek Drive is
the next road needing major repair however there is not enough money in the road
fund to cover the cost. It was discussed about using some of the funds in the
unrestricted cash fund for road maintenance. A.D. has a bid from a year and a
half for about $66,600 which covers putting in new road base and new black top
on 1.6 miles of road. As of August 31 the balance in the road fund is $11,951.
A.D. will obtain new bids as well as break down the cost of possibly repairing
the road in sections. Also discussed again was how to set mandatory fees for
the road fund, fire protection, etc. Bill will contact an attorney regarding
this. The board took no action on repairing Pecan Creek Drive at this time.
Wilda informed the POA that Horseshoe Bay will not have our cost for Fire
Protection for the 2003-04 until probably late October. She explained how
Horseshoe Bay arrived at this cost and that they will be using the tax value of
our homes (not the appraised value) to determine said cost.
The Rummage Sale is scheduled for Saturday, October 18. Sandra Thompson stated
that there will not be any outside vendors at this year's sale and that Friday,
October 17 will be residents buyers' night.
Old Business: Bill Manno informed the board that six liens have been
filed on POA members who have not paid their annual assessments (three for one
year in arrears and three for multiple years). This year Wilda will send letters
to POA members for non-payment of assessment within six months of the first
notices going out in hopes of better compliance.
Announcements: Bill reminded POA members that should they have complaints about
noisy neighbors, they should call the sheriff's office and before depositing
recyclable goods in the Horseshoe Bay trash yard be sure to ask them for
permission as they have stated they will start fining non-residents for dumping
recyclables or trash in their dumpsters.
Motion: to adjourn by Eddie Wells; seconded by Wilda Meixner; approved.
Meeting adjourned at 8:56.
Respectfully submitted:
Lynn Nowlin, Secretary
Oak Ridge Estates Property Owners Association
BALANCE SHEET
as of August 31, 2003 |
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CURRENT ASSETS | |
| Cash in Bank - General Fund | 1,095.13 |
| Cash in Bank - Money Market | 95,954.12 |
| Due from Owners-Current Assessment | 1,570.00 |
| Due from Owners-Storage Lot Rent | 100.00 |
| Accounts Receivable - Advanced Payments | -48.60 |
| Total Current Assets | 98,670.39 |
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| FIXED ASSETS | |
| Community Center | 9,382.99 |
| Lots Held for Sale | 23,439.63 |
| Roads | 71,250.19 |
| Tractor/Equipment | 4,004.63 |
| Total Fixed Assets | 108,077.44 |
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| OTHER ASSETS | |
| Accounts Receivable - Past Due, previous years | 649.50 |
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| TOTAL ASSETS | 207,397.33 |
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| CURRENT LIABILITIES | |
| LBJ MUD Contract (Fire Protection) | 4,903.14 |
| Septic Deposits Refundable | 1,500.00 |
| Total Current Liabilities | 6,403.14 |
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| LONG TERM LIABILITIES | |
| Refundable - Lots held for sale | 22,851.07 |
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|
TOTAL LIABILITIES | 29,254.21 |
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| EQUITY
|
| Investment in Community Center | 9,382.99 |
| Investment in Roads | 71,250.19 |
| Investment in Tractor/Equipment | 4,004.63 |
| Reserve for Community Center Interior Improvements | 372.50 |
| Reserve for CC Water System for Yard | 1,000.00 |
| Reserve for General Liabilty Insurance | 2,769.84 |
| Reserve for Memorial Fund | 1,240.00 |
| Reserve for Capital Contributions | 3,788.55 |
| Reserve for Fire Contract | 8,325.97 |
| Reserve for Road Fund | 11,951.69 |
| Reserve for Septic Deposits | 1,500.00 |
| Storage Area Restricted Fund | 807.02 |
| Collections in excess of Expenditures | 8,891.36 |
| Net Assets | 52,858.38 |
| Total Equity | 178,143.12 |
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| TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY | 207,397.33 |
Oak Ridge Estates Property Owners Association
COLLECTIONS AND EXPENDITURES
for the year May 1, 2003 - August 30, 2003 |
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| COLLECTIONS | |
| Assessment on Lots | 5,300.00 |
| Storage Lot Fees | 1,260.00 |
| Architectural Review Fees | 525.00 |
| Community Center Lease | 350.00 |
| Interest income | 399.88 |
| Recycling Proceeds | 22.50 |
| Road Damage Fees | 750.00 |
| Capital contributions | 2,160.00 |
| Community Center contributions | 1,372.50 |
| Road Fund contributions | 8,227.63 |
| Fire Protection contributions | 9,407.14 |
| General Liability Insurance contributions | 2,769.84 |
| Total collections | 32,544.39 |
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| EXPENDITURES | |
| Bank service charges | 22.60 |
| Food for POA Meeting | 235.05 |
| Repairs and Maintenance | 334.81 |
| Supplies and Postage | 313.51 |
| Utilities | 555.05 |
| Miscellaneous | 5.00 |
| Total expenditures | 1,466.02 |
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| Collections in excess of expenditures, normal operations | 7,141.36 |
| Other Collections - Contributions | 23,937.11 |
The annual rummage and bake sale will be held on Saturday, October 18th this
year. Once again, the community depends on your donations and time to have a
successful event!
We need useable clothing with no tears or stains, shoes,
purses, glassware, kitchen items, (no rusted pots or pans), furniture, jewelry,
tools, toys & games, (no missing pieces) useable appliances, frames,
collectibles, rugs, linens, sports equipment, potted plants, office supplies and
miscellaneous items.
Remember at the end of the sale we have left-over items
picked up by non-profit organizations and tax receipts will be available.
This year we will have a shopping evening for all residents on Friday,
October 17th from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. No one will be allowed to buy before the
shopping party. This is your chance to buy your neighbors treasures!
CALL SANDRA @ 830-598-7928
FOR ITEMS TO BE PICKED UP
OR TO VOLUNTEER.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
On Monday, October 13th, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, we'll need men to pick up
merchandise from residents. Please call Sandra if you can help. 830-598-7928
WORKERS NEEDED TO WORK OUTSIDE AND
INSIDE,
SATURDAY THE 18TH FROM 8 AM TO 5:30 PM
PRICING ITEMS AND SETTING UP
Tuesday, October 14th
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday, October 15th
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday, October 16th
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday, October 17th
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
BAKE SALE
WE NEED CAKES, PIES, CUPCAKES, BROWNIES ETC. FOR OUR BAKE SALE.
Please call Sandra to donate.
Desserts should be at the community center by
8:00 AM, Saturday, October 18th.
School News
Robert Coffey is playing on the Jr. Varsity football team this
year. Catlin Coffey is taking all Pre AD classes and making all A's! Catlin is
also involved with athletics participating in Cross Country Track and
volleyball.
This & That
I find this hard to believe! Residents, some full time and some
week-enders are taking their garbage and dumping bags of it on other's property!
Not only is this against the law, ("theft of services") it's just not right!
Please, if you are a full time resident, call a garbage service and if you are a
part-time resident, take it home with you!
What's on Your Mind?
I've only lived here a short time but I've noticed that
some of us (me included) don't communicate with our neighbors as much as we
should. In Houston, on Neighbor's Night Out, I hosted block parties every year
to meet our local law enforcement and fireman. All the neighbors gathered in
yards. It was a great time to talk about things that was on our minds in a
considerate way. Is there a barking dog in your neighbor's yard that is keeping
you awake at night? Is your neighbor's security light bright enough that it
lights up your house every night? Does it keep you from enjoying the stars?
Invite your neighbor over for coffee, a BBQ. Get to know them. Let's all take a
look at ourselves and ask, 'Are we considerate of others?' Write to the Acorn if
you have a problem that needs to be discussed.
Get Well Wishes Go Out To:
Ruth Engle
Ernie Hinkle
Fran Rounds
Judy Steiniger
Frida Muston
Valle Terrell
Janet Stein is seriously ill. You may send cards to:
Janet Stein
c/o Peggy Lincoln
31837 Palomino Pass
Bulverde, TX 78163
Hope all of you are better soon.
Welcome to new residents:
Kip & Loy Sanders
They have made their new home at 422 Pecan Creek Drive.
Scott & Kelly Stephenson and their daughter Kack
who reside at
505 Ranchette Road.
CAN DONATION BOX
The POA really appreciates the community's donations of cans but PLEASE use
black garbage bags for your can donations. The white grocery bags disintegrate
in the heat and fall apart. Our volunteers are having a terrible time of getting
the cans out. Also, the beer and soda cans attract bees which is also a problem.
Be sure and tie your bags.
Please no glass or garbage.
TRICK OR TREAT!
Don't forget to turn on your porch light on October 31st. We usually don't have
many 'trick or treater's in our neighborhood, but be prepared. Expect 10-20
children. Remember: Please drive carefully wherever you travel after dusk and
watch for small children.
Ladies luncheons are held the 4th Thursday of each month, 12:00 PM, at the
community center. Please join us for fun and friendship!
- September Hostesses: Ruth Garrison and Bonnie Raffels
- October Hostesses: Jan Harris and Lynn Liles
- November Hostesses: Dorothy Gaisbauer and Dorothy Peterson(Thanksgiving Dinner)
Congratulations to Judy & Ed Steiniger
who will be celebrating their 49th
wedding anniversary on Oct. 9th.
Judy & Ed have (3) sons: Stephen, Michael
(deceased) and Scott.
Stephen & family live in Allan, TX & Scot & family live in
Round Rock.
Ed & Judy have 5 grandchildren.
Congratulations to Dorothy & Syl Gaisbauer
who will celebrate their 10th
wedding anniversary on October 22nd.
Happy Birthday to
Valerie Coffey who will be two on October 7th.
Valerie will celebrate with an ELMO party.
Congratulations to Dale and Fran Rounds
for their 50th
wedding anniversary on October 11th.
OUR SYMPATHY IS WITH YOU
The Oak Ridge Community wishes to expresses sympathy and comfort to Jo Manno in
the recent loss of her brother, Albert Rilley, and to Susan Potts in the recent
loss of her father, Eugene Reilly.
You are all in our hearts and prayers during this very difficult
time in your lives.
A Note Of Thanks:
Bill and I would like to thank everyone for the cards and other
expressions of sympathy for the loss of my brother. We want to send special
thanks for the ladies who brought food. This was a great help as our out of
state family arrived almost a day before we got back from our vacation. It's so
good to live in this special community.
Many Thanks,
Bill & Jo Manno
Year round, a crew of hard working men and women keep Oak Ridge looking its
best. They mow unkept lots, pick up trash, do burn piles, empty the can
donation box, fix and repair the community center and many other things. They
are:
| A D Robinette | Ernie Hinkle |
| Bill Garrison | Ray & Mary Nix |
| Syl Gaisbauer | Les Pieratt |
| Tom Graham | Mike Thompson |
Also, many residents help by mowing the road side in front of their homes,
ditches and vacant lots. Please join the Oak Ridge POA in thanking each and
every one of these volunteers in a job well done.
THANKSGIVING COMMUNITY DINNER
Our Thanksgiving Community Dinner will be held in lieu of the monthly ladies
luncheon, at the Community Center, November 20th at 12:00 PM. All members of the
community and their families are invited. Hostesses for the dinner are
Dorothy Gaisbauer and Dorothy Peterson.
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ANNUAL COOKIE EXCHANGE
The annual Cookie Exchange Hostesses are Barbara Slothower and Pat Sorenson. Our
party will be held on December 11th at 2:00 pm at the home of Barbara Slothower
at 306 Scenic Drive. Please bring two to four dozen cookies to exchange and a
wrapped gift (value $5.00) for the gift exchange. Each year the cookie exchange
is held in lieu of the ladies luncheon. All ladies are welcome to attend. |
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HAVE A SAFE, HAPPY AND BLESSED HOLIDAY SEASON
Did you know that for only $20.00 a year, you can store a trailer, boat
or wave runner?
Storage Lot Rules
- All vehicles and watercraft must have current license for road or water.
- License on trailers do not have to be current.
- No materials may be stored on the lot.
- All stored units must have a metal storage lot I.D. tag attached to the
tongue or jack. This tag is issued when you sign up to store your units.
- There is no maintenance work allowed on the site.
For more information call:
A.D. Robinette @
830-598-4263
The POA meetings for 2003 have been scheduled as follows (note the day change from Fridays to Thursdays)
- March 20th
- May 17th (Saturday annual picnic)
- September 18th
- January 15th (2004)
MARK YOUR CALENDERS
DIRECTORY OF RESIDENTS CHANGES
None
- Home For Sale in Oak Ridge at:
3116 Oak Ridge Drive: 3 bedrooms, 3 ½ baths, 2
car separate garage; 2400 sq. feet on 2 acres w/ trees. Beautiful yard!
$225,000. Call: Dennis Berg @ 830-596-0521.
- George & Brenda Crew's home is for sale at:
3211 Oak Ridge Drive
3 bedrooms/ 3 baths
Newly constructed garage
24' X 24' bonus room; use as second living area or master suite
Contact REMAX Real Estate for more information.
- Herbert Seipp in Germany lot 12 Unit II (.505 acre)
- Elaine Bandy, 210-599-6603 lot 11 Unit II (0.5738 acre)
- Greg L Moddle, lot 208 Unit I
- POA lots 1A Unit II
- Ronald Foust Lot 3A, Unit III
Mr. Foust mailing address is:
1315 Wildcat
PMB 96
Portland, TX 78374
- Bob Sumrall, 830-596-1901 lots 45R and 46R Unit I(waterfront)
- Sarah Strait lots 49R and 50R Unit I (waterfront)
- O'Dell, Lot 12 Unit I (1.785 acre)
- O'Dell , lots 246, 247, Unit I
- Doug Moore, Lot 70 Unit I
Mr. Moore's address is:
PSC 3, Box 633
APO AE 09201
- Mark Casella, 798-2519, lot 14B, Unit II, located between Coen & Wells.
The price of the lot is $25,000
Major renovation at 312 Pecan Creek Drive.(Mike & Helen Thompson)
| Architectural Committee: |
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| Calvin Lewis | 598-9632 | (Chair) |
| Roger Harris | 598-5586 | |
| Shelton Thibodeaux | 598-5354 | |
| Bill Terrell | 598-6374 | (Deputy) |
| Eddie Wells | 598-6288 | |
REMEMBER TO CONTACT ANY OF THE ARCHITECTURAL COMMITTEE MEMBERS WHEN YOU ARE PLANNING TO
PUT UP A FENCE, REMODELLING, ADDITIONS ETC.
Welcome to the Community
Bobbie Walker is our "Welcome to the
Community" person, and delivers the "Welcome
Packets" to all of our new residents. Included in these
packets is important information you will want to receive about Oak
Ridge Estates. These include Articles of Incorporation, Applicable
Restrictions, Bylaws, Phone Directory, and other interesting
information. Oak Ridge is growing, so please help Bobby identify
new comers so we will not miss anyone.
Material for the Acorn
Contribution of material for THE ACORN would be more than
welcomed by the editor. Please call 598-7928 or email Sandra Thompson with any local
news you might have or any other items which would be of general
interest to our community.
2003-2004 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
| Bill Manno | President | 830-598-8257 | |
| Ed Steiniger | Vice-President | 830-596-1323 | |
| Lynn Nowlin | Secretary | 512-306-0894 | |
| Wilda Meixner | Treasurer | 830-598-4577 | |
| Steve Gibbs | Board Member | 512-469-7474 | |
| Sandra Thompson | Board Member | 830-598-7928 | |
| Eddie Wells | Board Member | 830-598-6288 | |
Telephone Numbers
| Telephone Numbers |
|---|
| Emergency Dial | 911 |
| Llano County Sheriff | 915-247-5767
1-800-832-9271 |
| Llano Memorial Hospital | 915-247-5040 |
| Marble Falls Minor Emergency Clinic | 830-798-1122 |
| Hoerster Lake Area Health Center | 830-598-4405 |
| Seaton Highland Lakes (Burnet) | 512-756-6000 |
NEXT POA MEETING
January 15th (2004)(Starting at 7:00 PM)
HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!
NEW LOCK COMBINATION FOR THE BOAT DOCK
*** 3003 ***
(Effective October 1st, 2003)
Please remember the boat launch and restroom facilities are for
the exclusive use of property owners and accompanied guests.
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