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BELLA VISTA August 2010
Bulletin
Official Publication of the Bella Vista Homeowners Association
BOARD REPORT The Bella Vista HOA Board of Directors met on July 7 and discussed the neighborhood maintenance and repairs including, removal of dead shrubs around the perimeter fence, bids for the pool tile repairs, and bids for replacing tile caps on the perimeter fence. The board was also updated on the progress of the perimeter fence repair on Dies Ranch Road and the repairs should be complete no later than mid August. The board was updated on repairs to the playscape which will be covered under warranty; however the HOA will have to pay for labor. Much needed additional mulch will be added to the playground when the repairs are made. Safety equipment at the pool has been replaced along with missing rubber feet for the furniture. The Board discussed restrictions for operating a business out of your home in Bella Vista and options for homeowners which require maintenance to their fence. The monthly financials, list of deed restriction violations and list of late payments were reviewed by the Board. Approved expenses included new safety equipment for the pool and repairs to one of the sprinkler controllers. Due to the major maintenance expenses required this year and additional maintenance/repairs that will be needed next year, the board can no longer avoid raising dues. The amount will be minimal and more details will follow in the next issue. Also, coupon books which costs ~$600 per year will no longer be mailed to homeowners. A letter with payment options and instructions will be sent out later in the year. The next board meeting is scheduled for August 4, 7:00 pm at 3107 Appennini Way. (Continued on Page 3) Copyright © 2010 Peel, Inc.
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LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT Hello Neighbors! The dog days of summer have arrived and I hope you all are keeping cool which, for some of us, means staying inside much of the daylight hours! As you may have noticed, new families are regularly moving to Bella Vista and maybe even next door. I recently welcomed new neighbors who had many questions about our little community and I would encourage everyone to reach out to your new neighbors and at least say Hello/Bonjour/Hola/Ciao /aloha/Ni hao/ Guten Tag /Konnichiwa/Assalam-o-alaikum (you get the idea)! Sincerely, Veronica Frederick (
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GOOD NEIGHBOR ETIQUETTE We all want to enjoy our neighborhood; therefore, we must work together to ensure it is a pleasant place to call home. Please keep in mind the items below as you come and go. DO • Scoop the poop when walking your dogs • Dispose of any newspapers in your driveway, EVEN if you do not subscribe to that publication • Trim your shrubs and trees away from the sidewalk • Consider your neighbors when hosting parties at your home DO NOT • Block your neighbor’s driveway • Allow your dogs to bark endlessly • Post business related signs in your yard (i.e. roofing or painting, etc.) • Drive faster than 20 mph in the neighborhood Bella Vista Bulletin - August 2010
Bella Vista Important Contacts President, Veronica
[email protected] Vice President, John Shumaker........
[email protected] Treasurer, Bill
[email protected] Secretary, Shelley Lee............................
[email protected] Director, Brian Lott........................
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HOA Management RealManage Resident Services (pool, issues, etc)..........................
[email protected] Association Manager: Kathy Frazier, RealManage, 10800 Pecan Park BLVD, Ste. 100, Austin, TX 78750 When calling 911 for assistance, let the dispatcher know we are served by Cedar Park Fire Station #2 on Cypress Creek.
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Recipe of the Month Chicken Cordon-Bleu
Ingredients 8 small boneless, skinless ½ C margarine chicken breasts ¼ C white wine 8 thin slices ham ¼ - ½ C sour cream 8 slices Swiss cheese parsely, minced 1 egg salt & pepper 2 C bread crumbs, with Parmesean cheese Directions Flatten chicken breasts with meat clever or mallet. Place slice of ham and cheese on each chicken breast. Roll up and secure with string. Dip chicken in egg and roll in seasoned bread crumbs. Heat butter in skillet. Brown breasts. Reduce heat and cook until done, about 30 minutes. Remove breasts. Add wine and sour cream to drippings. Mix. Add parsely. Put chicken back in wine sauce. Heat and serve.
Protect your investment! Be sure to submit all exterior changes and improvements to the Architectural Control Committee before beginning the project. The form is located on the Bella Vista website (http://www. bellavista-hoa.com/bellavista/outside_home. asp). Sincerely,Bella Vista HOA Board of Directors
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THE AUSTIN AFFILIATE OF THE PANCREATIC CANCER ACTION NETWORK Announces the 2010 PurpleStride 5K Timed Run and 1K Walk to be Held September 25th at the Hill Country Galleria
WHAT: The Austin Affiliate of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network will hold its second annual PurpleStride 5K on September 25th, 2010. There will be a timed 5K and 1K Fun Run/Walk. Proceeds will benefit the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. This event will be family friendly and will have live music, drinks, and snacks. Pets are welcome and dogs can be registered to walk! WHY: Pancreatic cancer is usually undetectable and often deadly. There are no routine diagnostic tools to detect pancreatic cancer, and many times it has no early symptoms. Pancreatic cancer research is heavily underfunded, and awareness needs to be raised to help fight this deadly disease. This disease does not discriminate and impacts men and women of all ages and ethnicities. WHEN: Saturday, September 25th, 2010
MORE ABOUT PANCREATIC CANCER: • Pancreatic cancer is the fourth leading cause of cancer death in the United States. • Pancreatic cancer has the highest mortality among the leading cancer killers. 94% of pancreatic cancer patients will die within five years of diagnosis – only 6% will survive more than five years. 76% of patients die within the first year of diagnosis. • There are no early diagnostic tools and there is no cure. • This year, 43,140 Americans will be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and 36,800 will die from the disease. • It is the most under-funded, under-recognized and least-studied of all major cancer killers with less than 2% of the National Cancer Institute’s annual budget dedicated to pancreatic cancer research.
WHERE: Hill Country Galleria in Bee Cave, Texas SIGN UP: Registration is online at www.purplestride.org
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OAK WILT DISEASE Submitted by Rich Keith
Oak wilt is a very real and very important concern among Texas landowners. Oak wilt, caused by the fungus Ceratocystis fagacearum, is one of the most destructive tree diseases in the United States. The bad news is that it occurs in over 60 Texas counties and will never completely disappear. The good news is that with some basic knowledge about how and why oak wilt spreads, you can take steps to help prevent infections on your land. The oak wilt fungus kills by clogging the water conducting system of the tree. All oaks are susceptible to oak wilt to varying degrees. Live oaks are probably the most obvious victims of the disease because they die in the largest numbers, mainly because of their interconnected root systems that allow the rapid spread of the fungus. And infected trees often die within 6-12 months. But how do they get it? From red oaks.
Red oaks are extremely susceptible and often die within a few weeks of apparent symptoms. Red oaks act as breeding grounds for the fungus. Under the right conditions, fungal mats under the bark often create cracks in the bark and emit a fruity odor. Tiny, sap-feeding Nitidulid beetles are attracted to these mats and feed on them, gathering fungal spores as they do. When the beetles find a fresh wound on another oak they feed on the sap and transmit the spores, infecting the tree. This is how new infections are created in live oaks. Interestingly, red oaks often do not exhibit any clear symptoms besides pale and brown leaves during an unusual time of year. The tree dies shortly thereafter. (Continued on Page 7)
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Bella Vista Oak Wilt Disease- (Continued from Page 6) Since the disease only spreads in two ways and new infections are only established by beetles feeding on wounded oak trees, by taking precautions you can help prevent the spread of oak wilt. Fungal mats tend to form during mild, spring-like weather, when beetles are most abundant. You should avoid pruning oaks during these times to reduce the chance of infection. Winter and hot summer are good times to prune your trees, while spring is the worst time for these activities, even though it may be the nicest time to work outside. No matter when you prune, you should always immediately paint your cuts or any wounds on your oak trees with pruning paint or standard latex paint. Contaminated beetles may be present at any time and painting will prevent them from feeding on the sap from fresh wounds. Tree health, age, and size have no impact on susceptibility to oak wilt so you should always paint cuts on oaks, no matter how healthy they are. Importantly, if you hire a tree service, insist that they clean all their saws and cutters with a bleach solution before working on your trees. Source: Plateau Wildlife; TX Oak Wilt Information Partnership. For more information contact
[email protected] Rich Keith, (512) 632-0162.
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