May 2012 / Page 1 Vol. XIX, No. 2 Our Neighborhood Newsletter May 2012 Stonegate Sentinel MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT Robert DiGiovanni Greetings All, A quick drive through the neighborhood should convince you that many residents have invested significant time in their yards lately. Not only does this look nice it helps maintain property values. Thank you! On page 2 you will find a reminder as to the covenant requirements in regards to yard maintenance. Keep in mind we are in water restrictions so make sure your watering equipment has been checked so as to reduce water waste (especially runoff into the street) and only water on your designated days/times (page 2). I would also like to re-invite everyone in the community to become more involved. Get out there and talk with your neighbors. Find out what issues concern you and then communicate that to the BOD. The most common complaints we get are about owners not cleaning up after their animals, or trash cans being left in plain sight, or vehicles parked on the street overnight or barking dogs. I would recommend that you not only report these things to the management company but also be proactive and talk with your neighbors. It is up to all of us to be vigilant and hold ourselves to the standards set forth in our covenants. Pool season is upon us and last year some changes were made in regards to Swim Team pool usage. In an effort to reduce the amount of time the swim team uses the pool and thus increase the accessibility to residents for leisure swimming, the following changes were made: 1. The Swim Team will use up to three (3) swim lanes starting on the far side of the pool for practice. The three lanes closest to the stairs will always remain available to community residents. 2. Practices will be limited to three (3) days a week for a maximum of 2.5 hours per day. While school is still in session, practices will be held 2 evenings and 1 Saturday morning. When school is out of session, practices will be 2 mornings and 1 evening. Swim Team practices start May 8 th . The schedule of when the Swim Team will be using the pool will be posted at the pool and also found at this link which will be updated soon: http://stonegateswim.clubspaces.com/ PageCustom.aspx?id=14&o=446928 I hope everyone has a great end to the school year and an even better summer! WELCOME Mike and Gigi Fenerty, 4926 Ranchers Ridge, moved to San Antonio from Virginia. Mike works at Wells Fargo and Gigi is a Mary Kay representative. CONGRATULATIONS Zak Meredith, son of Jim and Patty Meredith, is graduating from Communications Arts High School and will be attending Texas State University in the Honors College. Megan Sul, daughter of Ron and Debbie Sul, is graduating from Warren High School and plans to attend UT in Austin. She has lived in Stonegate Hill since she was just a month old. Evan SantAngelo, son of Fred and Lidia SantAngelo and grandson of Don and Rosemarie SantAngelo, is graduating from O'Connor High School and plans to attend either Northwest Vista or UTSA in the Fall. Mikell Norman, daughter of Michael and Nichole Norman, is graduating from Warren High School and is going to West Texas A&M in the Fall. Justin Childress, son of Bill and Betsy Childress, who were long-time residents of Stonegate Hill and moved to Tennessee, is graduating from Ooltewah High School and plans to attend the University of Tennessee College of Engineering. Stonegate Hill HOA Board of Directors President Robert DiGiovanni 273-1098 [email protected]Vice President Bill Snook 573-8890 [email protected]Secretary Joan Lopez 684-2753 [email protected]Treasurer Janie Gonzales 681-3492 [email protected]Director Valerie Davis 543-9286 Vedavis1@sbcglobal.net HOA Committee Chairpersons Activities: Susan Wood ACC: Jeff Dew Landscape Craig Smith Neighborhood Watch: Stephanie Porter Newsletter: Deb Hullet Recreation: Bill Snook Swim Team: Virginia Guevara Webmaster: Virginia Guevara Welcome: Patty Meredith Stonegate Hill Website: www.stonegatehill.com Email address: [email protected]Management Professionals of Texas (MPoT) Stonegate Hill HOA 7613 Tezel Road San Antonio, TX 78250 Phone: 523-1320 Fax: 523-0381 Maintenance Emergency: 324-5622 Email: [email protected]
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MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
Robert DiGiovanni Greetings All, A quick drive through the neighborhood should convince you that many residents have invested significant time in their yards lately. Not only does this look nice it helps maintain property values. Thank you! On page 2 you will find a reminder as to the covenant requirements in regards to yard maintenance. Keep in mind we are in water restrictions so make sure your watering equipment has been checked so as to reduce water waste (especially runoff into the street) and only water on your designated days/times (page 2). I would also like to re-invite everyone in the community to become more involved. Get out there and talk with your neighbors. Find out what issues concern you and then communicate that to the BOD. The most common complaints we get are about owners not cleaning up after their animals, or trash cans being left in plain sight, or vehicles parked on the street overnight or barking dogs. I would recommend that you not only report these things to the management company but also be proactive and talk with your neighbors. It is up to all of us to be vigilant and hold ourselves to the standards set forth in our covenants.
Pool season is upon us and last year some changes were made in regards to Swim Team pool usage. In an effort to reduce the amount of time the swim team uses the pool and thus increase the accessibility to residents for leisure swimming, the following changes were made:
1. The Swim Team will use up to three (3) swim lanes starting on the far side of the pool for practice. The three lanes closest to the stairs will always remain available to community residents.
2. Practices will be limited to three (3) days a week for a maximum of 2.5 hours per day. While school is still in session, practices will be held 2 evenings and 1 Saturday morning. When school is out of session, practices will be 2 mornings and 1 evening.
Swim Team practices start May 8th. The schedule of when the Swim Team will be using the pool will be posted at the pool and also found at this link which will be updated soon: http://stonegateswim.clubspaces.com/PageCustom.aspx?id=14&o=446928 I hope everyone has a great end to the school year and an even better summer!
WELCOME
Mike and Gigi Fenerty, 4926 Ranchers Ridge, moved to San Antonio from Virginia. Mike works at Wells Fargo and Gigi is a Mary Kay representative.
CONGRATULATIONS Zak Meredith, son of Jim and Patty Meredith, is graduating from Communications Arts High School and will be attending Texas State University in the Honors College. Megan Sul, daughter of Ron and Debbie Sul, is graduating from Warren High School and plans to attend UT in Austin. She has lived in Stonegate Hill since she was just a month old. Evan SantAngelo, son of Fred and Lidia SantAngelo and grandson of Don and Rosemarie SantAngelo, is graduating from O'Connor High School and plans to attend either Northwest Vista or UTSA in the Fall. Mikell Norman, daughter of Michael and Nichole Norman, is graduating from Warren High School and is going to West Texas A&M in the Fall. Justin Childress, son of Bill and Betsy Childress, who were long-time residents of Stonegate Hill and moved to Tennessee, is graduating from Ooltewah High School and plans to attend the University of Tennessee College of Engineering.
HOA Committee Chairpersons Activities: Susan Wood ACC: Jeff Dew Landscape Craig Smith Neighborhood Watch: Stephanie Porter Newsletter: Deb Hullet Recreation: Bill Snook Swim Team: Virginia Guevara Webmaster: Virginia Guevara Welcome: Patty Meredith
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Justine Gonzales, daughter of Jesse and Janie Gonzales, is graduating from Texas Tech University in Lubbock and plans to attend graduate school at either Sul Ross State University or Texas A&M--San Antonio. Justin Gonzales, son of Jesse and Janie Gonzales, is graduating with a Master's degree from the University of North Texas in Denton. Congratulations to all and best wishes in your future endeavors.
STAGE 2 WATER RESTRICTIONS
Stage 2 Water restrictions is now in effect. Watering with an irrigation system or sprinkler is allowed only once a week, between 3 and 8 a.m. and between8 and 10 p.m. on the day designated by the last digit of the street address. Water with a hand-held hose any time. Washing impervious cover such as parking lots, driveways, street or sidewalks is prohibited. For more information go to www.saws.org. Your watering day is:
Last number Watering of address allowed on 0 or 1 Monday 2 0r 3 Tuesday 4 or 5 Wednesday 6 or 7 Thursday 8 or 9 Friday No watering on Saturday and Sunday.
WHELAN FAMILY TO THE RESCUE OF INDEPENDENCE
DAY CELEBRATION Susan Wood
I want to give a huge thank you to Charlie and Tracey Whelan for volunteering to take over for me this year in the directing of Independence Day Parade and Picnic. The parade was in jeopardy of being cancelled if a volunteer did not step forward, as I am
preparing for my upcoming wedding. “We love the parade and would hate to see it not happen this year. We're happy to take a leadership or supporting role” said Charlie.
Our Independence Day celebration is a ten year tradition, and a large percentage of the neighborhood attends. I hope everyone will pitch in and give Charlie and Tracey a hand by joining one of the event teams. Members are needed for set up, decorations, take down, food, drinks, games, and clean up. I am looking forward to being back on duty for our next event and I thank everyone for their understanding and support.
See Page 5 for more details on the Independence Day Celebration.
The community pool is perhaps one of our greatest assets. It is the reason many of our residents chose to buy a home in Stonegate Hill. As a new swim season approaches, this is a good time to review the Pool Rules which are posted on our website www.stonegatehill.com. There are No Life Guards at our pool and therefore the adult resident is responsible for any children brought to the pool. We do have a pool monitor again this year to ensure that only authorized residents are using the pool. This year Rance Olison will again be the pool monitor. He will check the pool at different times of the day throughout the summer and ask to see your key card number to see if it is authorized in the Book of Registration Cards. If you filled out a Registration Card in the 2011, you do not need to do anything, you are still registered. If you are new to the community or if you did not fill
out a Pool Registration Card in the past, you will need to do that at this time. Go to our website, www.stonegatehill.com, and click on the link to HOA Documents in which you’ll find the Pool Registration Card. Fill out the form for all members of your household and send it to [email protected]. Only residents in good standing with HOA fees paid are authorized to use the pool. If you are behind, your card will be deactivated and the pool monitor will also be given your name. Have a safe and happy swim season.
COVENANT VIOLATIONS
In an effort to keep the neighborhood looking attractive to residents as well as prospective buyers of those houses for sale everyone should be following the covenants that are a part of being a homeowner in Stonegate Hill. The most common violated covenants are listed below. To see the complete covenant verbiage, visit the Stonegate Hill website and look under HOA Documents. Article 5.19 – Grass, weeds and vegetation on each lot shall be kept mowed at regular intervals. Be considerate of your neighbors and pick up your grass clippings, tree limbs, and fallen tree leaves from the street. This is part of the maintenance of your front yard. Washing the debris down the street just clogs up the street drains and impedes the flow of water through the drainage system. Article 5.23 - On-street parking, except by visitors, is prohibited. Residents should park vehicles in the garage or driveway. This keeps the street clear for emergency vehicles and school buses and helps drivers see a child or pet running into the street.
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Article 5.24 - Cans, bags, containers or receptacles for the storing or disposal of trash, garbage, refuse, rubble, or debris should be stored, kept, placed or maintained on your property so that they are not visible from the street except solely on a day designated for removal of garbage or recyclables in the brown and blue containers.
PAYMENT OF HOMEOWNER DUES
Second Quarter Assessments (April - June 2012) of $165 were due April 1st and were past due on April 30th. Interest in the amount of 18% started being charged on April 1st. If additional communication is required to the homeowner, it will be sent by certified mail and a $15 fee will be charged to your account. Additionally, homeowner pool card keys will be deactivated until delinquent accounts are paid in full. If homeowners are two quarters past due in paying their assessments, a lien can be put on the property. As a result of the 82d Texas Legislature of 2011 mandate, the lien must be filed by an attorney. The cost of the attorney and filing will be added to the homeowners account and can range from $100 to $200. The collection of homeowner dues is the responsibility of the management company. A monthly payment plan can be requested by contacting MPoT at 523-1320. This will prevent the delinquent account from being turned over to an attorney for collection and additional charges being added to the homeowner's account.
DATES OF INTEREST
Flag Days (display the US flag): Mother's Day May 13 Memorial Day May 28 Flag Day Jun 14 Father's Day Jun 17
Independence Day Jul 4th School Holidays: Memorial Day May 28 Last Day of School May 31 Mark your Calendar: Dial-A-Trailer May 5 City Elections May 12 Party Primaries May 29 3rd Qtr HOA Fees Due July 1 Fourth of July Parade Jul 4 Brush Collection Sept TBD
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS
Stonegate Hill Board of Directors meetings are held each month at Westover Hills Assembly of God Church Annex, 9340 Westover Hills Blvd, 6-8pm. The dates for this quarter are: May 21, June 18, and July 16. Guidelines for these meetings can be found on the Stonegate Hill website under HOA Documents. No food or drink is allowed in the meeting room.
NEWSLETTER INFO
Residents are encouraged to provide input for the Stonegate Sentinel. Please provide articles for the August 2012 newsletter to Deb Hullet at [email protected] or 682-6585 by July 25, 2012. Newsletter articles should be of interest to a majority of residents. Ads for services by residents under the age of 18 (lawn mowing, babysitting, etc.) may be submitted at no cost. Service ads by residents over 18 will be charged a fee of $5, $15, or $30 per issue, depending on the size and whether it is personal or commercial business. Money must be received before the ad will be included in the newsletter. The Board of Directors will review all ads. Since this is a small newsletter, the content will be limited to what fits,
and may be edited if necessary. The Board of Directors must approve all articles. Articles not used may be reserved for a later newsletter. Stonegate Sentinel is compiled by neighbors and published quarterly. Your contributions are welcome. The newsletter is paid for by ads and with funds from homeowners’ fees.
WEBSITE
Check the neighborhood website, www.stonegatehill.com, to find updated info on what’s going on in the neighborhood. If you would like to have something posted on the site, contact the Stonegate Hill Webmaster Virginia Guevara (375-3811) or [email protected]. Please refer to the website between publications of the Stonegate Sentinel to see what is happening.
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Ask me about my new suncare products.
SWIM LESSONS
45 Minutes for $10 at Stonegate Hill Pool
Contact
Rance Olison 210-681-0875
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Stonegate Hill's Independence Day Celebration Wednesday July 4th, 11:00 a.m.
Parade lineup is 10:45 a.m. at the Kerrville Cul-de-Sac (Resident’s Gate)
Decorate your car, bike, scooter, wagon, or just yourself, and join the fun! Prizes will be awarded to the most Patriotic, Cutest, Most Creative, and Best
Car!
Every parade needs a cheering crowd, so set up your lawn chair along the parade route and show your patriotic spirit.
The parade route is: Kerrville Cul-de-sac (resident’s gate) to Luckenbach, left on Ramblin River,
left on Ranchers Ridge to the park.
An Old Fashioned BRING A DISH PICNIC immediately follows the parade.
EVERY FAMILY attending is asked to bring FRIED CHICKEN and (according to their last name) a salad or dessert to share.
Last names beginning with:
A -M Salad N - Z Dessert Everyone Chicken Please bring your items in disposable pans
Drinks will be provided by the HOA.
This is a community event so everyone needs to help.
JOIN THE FUN! VOLUNTEER! Contact: Charlie Whelan 679-0117
