PRESIDENT'S MESSAGEI would like to thank all of you that came out to the Annual
Meeting of the residents in February. Thanks to our social chair, Charlene Casillas for putting out the snacks for those of us that came straight from work. I would also like to thank Jesse for working diligently to obtain enough proxies to make our quorum. The meeting was well attended and the election went smoothly, Sheri Gallo shared with us much of the activities over the past year within District 10 and how they had worked hard to eliminate many of the problem short term rental homes in the area.
In a special meeting of the new board of directors that evening, I have once again been nominated to sit at the head of the table, my new term will be 2016-2018. This year we will also have Ken Nirenberg replacing Davison Grant as Treasurer. Ken’s long history in the payroll software market makes him the logical choice. Our newest board member Doug Powell will take on the secretarial responsibilities for the HOA. Departing Treasurer, Mr. Grant will work with Ken in the coming months to complete the transition, so I believe we are in great hands. I’d also like to thank Marc Dully and Richard Schley for their continued service on the board.
Dogs continue to be a problem in the neighborhood. There are numerous dogs left to bark all day and all night in various areas of the villas. We have sent letters to some homeowners on Fern Hollow and Balsam Hollow and the owners of the dogs made efforts to correct the behavior. In March we have had a few more complaints about dogs that have been left out unattended for long periods while barking. The city has been alerted and is very concerned with the welfare of the animals and will be working with us to monitor the situation. There are many residents who office at home and have to listen to these dogs barking all day, specifically on March 7th we had a report of a small dog in the Mt. Bonnell and Lookout Mountain area that was left to bark all day and night. This is very inconsiderate
to your neighbors and regarded as neglectful by the city and will be reported as such.
In March we held our annual Egg Hunt for the kids in our neighborhood. It was great to see so many new faces and families with small children. I would also like to thank all the volunteers who helped stuff & hide eggs as well as make the event another success.
We are still in the process of understanding the City of Austin’s new water utility rates and what it means for us. Located around the neighborhood are many utility hook-ups for both water and electric. We are taking a hard look at what we use and what we really need in an effort to see if we can trim some overhead costs before we have to pass along the most recent rate hike to the residents.
I would encourage you all to get involved in any way you can in the community. If you have ideas of how we might improve our neighborhood, please share them with Jesse. We are looking for help with our committees, specifically someone to oversee the social committee. We are also looking for a newsletter editor to help oversee the publishing of the Cat Mountain View. You would interface with the Communications Committee and publish a simple 4-8 page newsletter every month. Our publisher Peel Inc. actually does the publication work; we just have to organize the content for them. Typically it consists of the social (wine, book, yoga, tennis) information and presidents message along with information from the manager. If you have any interest in helping out please contact myself or Jesse.
Looking forward to a great year!
Best Regards,Bryan HarterCat Mountain HOA | President
Homeowners that are making exterior improvements to their properties, i.e. landscaping, repairs and modifications, there is a requirement to fill out the Environmental Control Committee's (ECC) Project Approval Form and send the form to the Association's office for the ECC to review. The form is on the Association's website at www.catmountainhoa.com
DOGS:Barking has been a problem again. It was reported in the
Mt. Bonnell area near the clubhouse on Saturday 3/12/16 at 3:00am. A large dog was repeatedly barking for almost an hour.
SOCIAL MEDIADon’t forget you can stay updated on happenings in the
neighborhood via our “Cat Mountain Community” FaceBook Page or by joining our neighborhood on NEXTDOOR.com. There is good local information as well as police related information available to you on the site.
TREES:If you see trees that interfere along the sidewalks or roads,
please let the manager know.TENNIS COURTS:
Tennis courts are for the use of owners and their guests. Guests must be accompanied by the owner at all times. Reservations for courts can be made with Jesse. Tennis court keys are available from the manager for a $10 deposit.
SWIMMING POOL:The pool will be opening soon as the weather warms up.
Pool rules are posted at the pool and on the website. There is no smoking and no pets are allowed inside the pool fence.
If you see anything in the neighborhood that needs attention or maintenance, please contact Jesse. Pool keys are also available from the manager for a $10 deposit.
CLUBHOUSE:The clubhouse is available for rent, the rental agreement is
available online at the website for download. Please contact Jesse for more information.
April 2016MANAGER’S
REPORT
Cat Mountain Homeowners Association Manager: Jesse Chargualaf
Club House Address: 6007 Mount Bonnell Road,Austin, TX 78731
Business Hours: Monday - Friday 7:00 AM – 3:00 PMContact Information: Office 512.451.3884
Email:[email protected] • Website: www.catmountainhoa.comFor Emergency after hours, during weekends & holidays, Please call
512.328.7316 (h) or 512.963.0940 (c)
• Bryan Harter, President...........Term February 2016-February 2018• Richard Schley, Vice President..Term February 2016-February 2018• Marc Dully, Vice President......Term February 2015-February 2017• Ken Nirenberg, Treasurer........Term February 2015-February 2017• Doug Powell, Secretary........Term February 2016-February 2018
The Cat Mountain Homeowners Association Board of Directors meets at the clubhouse on the 2nd Monday of each month at 6:30 PM. Please visit our website www.catmountainhoa.com for more information on our neighborhood.
WINE SOCIALAPRIL
Cat Mountain Neighbors are invited to join us for a beautiful Sunset Wine Social
At the beautiful home of Marty & Cyrene Wright
SATURDAY, APRIL 9, 20167:00 - 9:00 PM
Everyone is invited to bring their favorite wine along with an appetizer or dessert to share. Hope to see you all there!
If you would like to receive the event invite and/or be included in all future wine social invites or are interested in hosting an
upcoming event please email Charlene Casillas at:[email protected] for more information.
Join us for the next Cat M o u n t a i n B o o k C l u b Discussion on Tuesday, April 12th at 6:30 PM at the Cat Mountain Club house where we will be discussing The Paris Wife, by Paula McLain.
• N E W Y O R K T I M E S BESTSELLER
• W I N N E R — B E S T HISTORICAL FICTION—G O O D R E A D S C H O I C E AWARDS
• NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY: People, Chicago Tribune,
NPR, The Philadelphia Inquirer, Kirkus Reviews, The Toronto Sun & BookPage.
Overview: A deeply evocative story of ambition and betrayal, The Paris Wife captures the love affair between two unforgettable people: Ernest Hemingway and his wife Hadley.
Chicago, 1920: Hadley Richardson is a quiet twenty-eight-year-old who has all but given up on love and happiness—until she meets Ernest Hemingway. Following a whirlwind courtship and wedding, the pair set sail for Paris, where they become the golden couple in a lively and volatile group—the fabled “Lost Generation”—that includes Gertrude Stein, Ezra Pound, and F. Scott Fitzgerald.
Though deeply in love, the Hemingways are ill prepared for the hard-drinking, fast-living, and free-loving life of Jazz Age Paris. As Ernest struggles to find the voice that will earn him a place in history and pours himself into the novel that will become The Sun Also Rises, Hadley strives to hold on to her sense of self as her roles as wife, friend, and muse become more challenging. Eventuaazlly they find themselves facing the ultimate crisis of their marriage—a deception that will lead to the unraveling of everything they’ve fought so hard for.
A heartbreaking portrayal of love and torn loyalty, The Paris Wife is all the more poignant because we know that, in the end, Hemingway wrote that he would rather have died than fallen in love with anyone but Hadley.
Following month’s book club selections will be:• May: Holy Ghost Girl: A Memoir, by Donna Johnson
For more information on joining the book club please email leader, Adrienne Boer at [email protected]
YOGA GROUPNow that cold winter months are behind us, it’s the perfect time
of year to enjoy yoga on the patio with resident & certified yogi, Charley Devany!
Charley will be holding classes every THURSDAY evening from 6-7pm on the clubhouse patio.
The classes have been held the past five months and are Bikram style yoga (but not crazy hot, with music and only one hour) and traditional Vinyasa flow and are catered to those who attend. Currently we have eight to nine regulars (age range 29 to 69 with varying skill levels). ~“Yoga is about the students”
Charley’s home base is Black Swan Yoga but he has also practiced at Bikram, BKS Iyengar and several other studios in Austin, NC and NJ. His emphasis is on personal instruction, finding peace on your mat, improving your breathing and having fun.
If you have any questions regarding the class please email [email protected] and check out his Instagram “yogichas”
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ACROSS1. What children learn 5. Island tree 9. Consider 10. Antiquity 11. Capital of Norway 12. Ancient Indian 13. Large shrimp 15. Past 16. Woman’s saddle horse 18. Thrive 21. Free of 22. Farewells 26. Pearl 28. Rear 29. Common girl's name 30. Dunking cookies 31. As well as 32. Achy
DOWN1. Famous cookies 2. Pear type 3. Fizz drink 4. High School dances 5. Brand of dispensable candy 6. Lord's table 7. Feudal superior 8. Star Trek Dr. 10. Scolded 14. Tropical fruit 17. Curly corn chips brand 18. First 19. Vie 20. Aromas 23. European monetary unit 24. Consumer 25. Oxford 27. Rio de Janeiro
ACROSS1. Father 5. Water carrier 9. Radar target 10. English architecture style 11. Corporation (abbr.) 12. White poplar 13. Hastily write 15. Official canine registry (abbr.)16. Peers (2 wds.) 18. Mother-of-Pearl mollusk 21. Wipe 22. Asian nation 26. Unripened 28. One of Columbus' ships 29. Great ape 30. Swirl 31. Very large book 32. Fewer
DOWN1. The alphabet 2. Group of nations 3. Vigor 4. Sicken 5. English bar 6. Thoughts 7. Folk dance 8. Build 10. Claws 14. Dating 17. Marrow 18. Jargon 19. Donkey 20. Right angle to a ships
length 23. Military officer 24. Ceases 25. "You can't eat just one"
DOWN1. Nativity scene piece 2. Competition at the Greek
games 3. Capital of the Ukraine 4. Symbol 5. Expression of surprise 6. Emblem 7. Pickle juice 8. A ball out of bounds (2 wds.) 10. Twist violently 14. Ripper 17. Strums 18. Slough 19. Ross ___, philanthropist 20. Gods 23. Brand of sandwich cookie 24. Seaweed substance 25. Cabana 27. Blue
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APRIL Thursday, April 7 Free Yoga with Charley 6:00-7:00 PM ClubhouseSaturday, April 9 Wine Social hosted by the Wrights 7:00-9:00 PM Monday, April 11 HOA Board Meeting 6:30-7:30 PM ClubhouseThursday, April 14 Free Yoga with Charley 6:00-7:00 PM ClubhouseTuesday, April 19 Book Club Gathering 6:30-7:30 PM ClubhouseThursday, April 21 Free Yoga with Charley 6:00-7:00 PM ClubhouseThursday, April 28 Free Yoga with Charley 6:00-7:00 PM Clubhouse
MAYThursday, May 5 Free Yoga with Charley 6:00-7:00 PM ClubhouseMonday, May 9 HOA Board Meeting 6:30-7:30 PM ClubhouseThursday, May 12 Free Yoga with Charley 6:00-7:00 PM ClubhouseTuesday, May 17 Book Club Gathering 6:30-7:30 PM ClubhouseThursday, May 19 Free Yoga with Charley 6:00-7:00 PM ClubhouseThursday, May 26 Free Yoga with Charley 6:00-7:00 PM Clubhouse
JUNEMonday, June 13 HOA Board Meeting 6:30-7:30 PM ClubhouseTuesday, June 21 Book Club Gathering 6:30-7:30 PM Clubhouse
JULYMonday, July 11 HOA Board Meeting 6:30-7:30 PM ClubhouseTuesday, July 19 Book Club Gathering 6:30-7:30 PM Clubhouse
AUGUSTMonday, August 8 HOA Board Meeting 6:30-7:30 PM ClubhouseSunday, August 14 Annual End of Summer Bash 5:00-8:00 PM ClubhouseTuesday, August 16 Book Club Gathering 6:30-7:30 PM Clubhouse
SEPTEMBER Monday, September 12 HOA Board Meeting 6:30-7:30 PM ClubhouseTuesday, September 20 Book Club Gathering 6:30-7:30 PM Clubhouse
OCTOBER Monday, October 10 HOA Board Meeting 6:30-7:30 PM ClubhouseTuesday, October 18 Book Club Gathering 6:30-7:30 PM Clubhouse
NOVEMBER Monday, November 14 HOA Board Meeting 6:30-7:30 PM ClubhouseTuesday, November 15 Book Club Gathering 6:30-7:30 PM Clubhouse
DECEMBER Sunday, December 4 Annual Holiday Party 5:00-8:00 PM ClubhouseMonday, December 12 HOA Board Meeting 6:30-7:30 PM ClubhouseTuesday, December 20 Book Club Gathering 6:30-7:30 PM Clubhouse
