Bella Vista
BELLA VISTA July 2012
Official Publication of the Bella Vista Homeowners Association
BOARD REPORT
The Board met in June and welcomed two new members to the team – Steve Bosak and James Smith. The board reviewed the monthly financials, deed restriction violations and delinquent accounts. Quotes were requested to repaint the pool fencing which is beginning to rust and repair a pole on the playscape. The Board also requested quotes to replace broken and loose tiles on the perimeter fence. The Board also obtained quotes to clear the drainage area at the end of Orsobello and near the Plaza Bella Way entrance and the quotes will be presented to the Bella Vista MUD Board for consideration at its August meeting. Monthly Board meetings are held on the first Wednesday of each month and a notice will be posted on the Bella Vista website with the location at least 3 days before the meeting. If you would like to receive an email of the meeting notice, please register on the Bella Vista website under “email bulletins.” Sincerely, Bella Vista HOA Board of Directors
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Pool Season At Bella Vista!
Now that the warm weather is upon us the pool is getting as much use as any time of the year, here are a few thoughts for everyone to keep in mind: The pool is a common area. As owners in Bella Vista we are all responsible for insuring the rules regarding the pool usage are followed. If any user is in violation of the pool rules we as adults should provided guidance for those breaking the rules since violating the Bella Vista Pool Rules could lead to suspension of one’s pool privileges. If you observe activities that are not acceptable, report it to RealManage. Glass: There should never be glass in the pool area. Broken glass in the pool will result in considerable expense to all home owners. In some instances the pool may even have to be drained! Between the costs of clean-up, water to refill the pool, and sunny days lost it just isn›t worth bringing glass into the pool area. Diapers: All children who are not potty trained should wear a swimmer diaper. That being said, accidents happen and if this happens to your child, or if you believe you saw something that looks like a blow-out occur, please call RealManage immediately so the pool service company can test the water. Water contaminated with fecal matter can lead to serious illness. Let›s make sure we all can swim in clean water. Children: Children under the age of 15 years must be accompanied by an adult. Written permission from an adult member for a guardian to accompany a minor must be available for inspection upon request of an adult member at all times while at the pool facility. Authorized guardian must be 18 years of age or older. Vandalism - If you observe anyone throwing furniture into the pool, vandalizing the property or any other improper conduct please ask them to stop or you will contact the authorities. Do not hesitate to call Travis County Sherriff office and notify RealManage should acts of vandalism continue. Please obtain names and address of these individuals so that the parents can be contacted. Maintenance & Cleaning - During pool season (April-October) the pool is cleaned three times per week on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Monday is reserved for potential chemical treatment. If you observe areas of the pool that have not been cleaned, please report it to RealManage.
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Bella Vista IMPORTANT CONTACTS President, Veronica Frederick............
[email protected] Vice President, John
[email protected] Director, Steve Bosak …………………
[email protected] Treasurer, James Smith………………
[email protected] Secretary, Jeremie Gordon.............
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HOA MANAGEMENT RealManage Resident Services (pool, issues, etc.) 1-866-473-2573..................................
[email protected] Association Manager: Bill Brooks 1-866-473-2573........................william.brooks@realmanage.com www.realmanage.com RealManage, 10800 Pecan Park Boulevard, Suite 100, Austin, Texas 78750, P: 512-219-1927
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Want To Determine the Bella Vista Mud Tax Rate? You can definitely make an impact on our community by joining the Bella Vista MUD Board and three positions will be available in November. The BV MUD board only meets ~6 times per year from 12 – 1 pm on the second Thursday of the month. Meetings are held at 100 Congress, lunch is provided, parking is covered and Board members are paid for their attendance at the meeting. The term is two years and right now these 3 positions are held by individuals who do not own property in Bella Vista. If you are interested in joining the MUD Board, please contact John Shumaker or Bill Chapman who are currently members of the MUD Board.
CALLING ALL KINDERGARTNERS!
Calling all neighborhood kindergartners and their families! Please join us for a chance to meet and play before school starts on Friday, August 24th from 5:30-7:30 at the Bella Vista pool. Food and drinks will be provided. Please RSVP to Bridget Thompson at 512-4237185 or
[email protected] with number of attendees and your kindergartner’s name. Looking forward to seeing you there!
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CALLING ALL KINDERGARTNERS! Calling all neighborhood kindergartners and their families! Please join us for a chance to meet and play before school starts on Friday, August 24th from 5:30-7:30 at the Bella Vista pool. Food and drinks will be provided. Please RSVP to Bridget Thompson at 512-4237185 or
[email protected] with number of attendees and your kindergartner’s name. Looking forward to seeing you there!
Considering Volunteering?
The Volente Fire Department provides a great opportunity to give back to your community and learn valuable life saving skills. Volunteers are needed for the following position to augment the current paid and volunteer staff: MEDICAL FIRST RESPONDERS: First responder is a person who has completed a course and received certification in providing pre-hospital care for medical emergencies. They have more skill than someone who is trained in basic first aid but they are not a substitute for advanced medical care rendered by emergency medical technicians (EMTs), emergency physicians, nurses, or paramedics. First responders are trained on cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), automated external defibrillator usage, spinal and bone fracture immobilization, oxygen and, in some cases, emergency childbirth as well as advanced first aid. The VFD pays for certification training to qualified and committed personnel for ECA-Emergency Care Attendant and EMT-Emergency Medical Technician. You will respond from your own home and start patient care prior to the arrival of the EMS and fire engine crews and time is of the essence on many medical emergencies. Stop by the fire station or send an email to Chief Walter Groman at
[email protected]. Help save lives by volunteering with the Volente Fire Department today.
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Bella Vista Pruning Guidelines for Preventing Oak Wilt Oak wilt, is caused by the fungus Ceratocystis fagacearum, and is the most destructive disease affecting live oaks and red oaks in Central Texas. Most of the tree mortality results from tree-to-tree spread of the pathogen through interconnected or grafted root systems, once an oak wilt center becomes established. New infection areas begin when beetles carry oak wilt fungal spores from infected red oaks to fresh, open wounds on healthy oaks. Wounds include any damage caused by wind, hail, vehicles, construction, squirrels, birds or pruning. Research has shown that both oak wilt fungal mats on infected red oaks and insects that carry oak wilt spores are most prevalent in the spring. Below is a brief description of how you can reduce the risk of fungal spread when pruning. • Always paint fresh wounds on oaks, including pruning cuts and stumps, with wound dressing or latex paint immediately after pruning or live tree removal at all times of the year. • Clean all pruning tools with 10% bleach solution or Lysol™ between sites and/or trees. • If possible avoid pruning or wounding of oaks during the spring (February 1 through June 30).
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Regardless of the time of year, proper pruning techniques should be used. If you are uncertain about any of this information, please consult with a Texas Oak Wilt Certified arborist, ISA Certified Arborist, or an oak wilt specialist from a city, county or state government agency such as the Texas Forest Service or Texas AgriLife Extension Service.
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