Harris Branch
The Official Publication of the Harris Branch Residential Property Owners Association Volume 1, Number 7
July 2006
RealManage Introduction Harris Branch Board of Directors has contracted with RealManage to manage the association. RealManage is responsible for managing the day-to-day affairs of the owners association as directed by the board of directors. We enjoy working with the residents to help you achieve the kind of community you desire and maintain your property values. Some of RealManage’s main duties include: • Preparing an annual cash flow budget • Preparing monthly and year-end financial reports, tax returns and audits • Collecting assessments • Ensuring payment of association expenses • Semi-monthly property inspections • Soliciting, analyzing, and negotiating contracts for all landscaping, lighting, maintenance, and audit and legal services of the Association • Preparing and maintaining a long-term maintenance plan for the Association’s property • Attending regular board meetings and providing administrative support services • Organizing and attending the annual Meeting of the Association including preparing notices, proxies, agendas, and ballots • Collecting, organizing and maintaining complete files for the Association • Establishing bank accounts for the Association’s operating and reserve funds • Arranging for the payment of real estate taxes for the Association’s property It is now easier and faster than ever to get your questions answered and problems solved at RealManage! A group of Resident Advisors are available to take your call in English or Spanish Monday through Friday from 7:30 am until 9:00 pm, allowing you to conduct your community association business at your convenience outside of our
normal business hours. These Advisors have instant electronic access to your account information and can usually answer any question within just a few minutes and can email lost statements, community governing documents, annual meeting announcements, pool rules, and other community information. In addition, we can receive and respond to email and fax requests for service (see below), and our web site—www.realmanage.com— provides numerous online capabilities, such as electronic assessment paying and requests for information. RealManage is constantly striving to develop new services to better serve you. If you have any questions, please contact us using any of the methods described. Local Office: 12335 Hymeadow Drive, Suite 300 Austin, Texas 78750 512-219-1927 Toll-free phone: 1-866-4-RealService (1-866-473-2573) Toll-free fax: 1-866-919-5696 Customer Service Hours: 7:30 am - 9:00 pm Email:
[email protected] www.realmanage.com Se habla Español
Fireworks
With the Fourth of July holiday approaching, please be aware that that it is illegal to deploy fireworks within city limits. Despite our rural setting, all of Harris Branch is within the City Limits. Nationwide, fireworks cause more than 24,000 fires, 8,000 injuries, 20 deaths and $26 million in property damage every year. Some of Austin’s most devastating fires have been started by the use of illegal fireworks. Please be considerate of your neighbors and their property and refrain from using fireworks within our neighborhood.
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Harris Branch
HBRPOA Board of Directors
President Jeremiah
[email protected] 12100 Kilmartin Ln................................................... 272-4038 First Vice President Nellie
[email protected] 6303 Gidleigh Ct....................................................... 272-9468 Second Vice President Del Rogers......................................................
[email protected] 5901 Speyside Dr...................................................... 567-5016 Secretary Shelley Dent...................................
[email protected] 6004 Speyside Dr...................................................... 791-0343 Treasurer Joel Hotchkiss .
[email protected] 12012 Kilmartin Ln....................................................278-1110
Congratulations!!
Mike, Andi, and big sister Jordan Stratton of Speyside would like to announce the arrival of Cade Michael Stratton born on May 27, 2006, and weighing in at 6lbs 14oz. Congratulations to the Stratton family on the arrival of our newest little neighbor! If you have an anniversary, birth announcement or wedding announcement that you’d like to share, please contact Doka Cullender at 512-278-9226 or
[email protected]. Notices must be submitted by the 9th of each month for inclusion in next month’s newsletter.
Pool Hours
The pool will be open the following hours: May 25 - August 13 Tuesday through Sunday 12 - 8 Closed Monday Open Memorial Day 12 - 8 August 14 - September 4 Tuesday through Friday 4 - 8 Saturday and Sunday 12 - 5 Closed Monday Open Labor Day 12 - 8 September 5 - 24 Saturday and Sunday 12 - 5 Closed Monday through Friday If you need pool or workout facility access, please contact RealManage at 512-219-1927. After completion and submission of a form and a $25.00 deposit, key cards and swim tags will be provided.
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Homeowner Association Dues
As a reminder, 2006 Homeowners Association Dues in the amount of $347.83 were due January 31, 2006. Homeowners delinquent in their payments will be assessed a $15.00 late fee each month for payments received after January 31, 2006. Please bring your account current by submitting payment to the following address: Harris Branch Residential Property Owners Association P. O. Box 845364 Dallas, TX 75284-5364
Yahoo Groups
An online forum is available to residents as a tool for sharing and receiving information pertinent to the neighborhood. Members of the forum receive meeting announcements and special notices about issues affecting the Harris Branch Residential Property Owner’s Association. To sign up for the group, go to groups.yahoo.com and type “Harris Branch” (use the quotation marks) into the Find a Group box. Click on the group name on the next screen, and then click “Join This Group.” You will need to be signed into Yahoo! in order to sign up for the group. A Yahoo! ID is free.
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Summer Fun
The Austin Parks and Recreation Department (PARD) offers free, minimal cost and fee based summer programs for children 3-18 years of age. These programs are offered at PARD facilities, golf courses, pools, tennis courts and parks. See below for more details. Visit http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/parks/summer_programs.htm or call Austin Parks and Recreation Department at 512-974-6700 for additional information. Summer Playground Program: a FREE summer playground program for children 6-12 years old. As part of the summer programs the department sponsors the Summer Food Service Program. This program provides lunch to children ages 1 to 18 years old at various locations throughout the city of Austin. The U. S. Department of Agriculture through the Texas Department of Human Services funds the Summer Food Service Program. Summer Daycamp Programs: each of the 17 Recreation Centers the Dougherty Arts Center and the Austin Nature Center offer fee based daycamps for children 3-16. Registration dates vary from site to site, as well as, fees and activity schedules. Contact the site closest to your home or office for more information. National Junior Tennis League (NJTL): this program is Austin’s most comprehensive grass roots program for the development of young tennis players age 7-18. Junior Golf Academy, Clinics and Tournaments: a high quality golf instruction program recommended for the young and the newcomer to the game. Swimming Lessons, Diving Lessons and Swim Team Program: lessons are designed in a progressive levels and are taught in 2 week time frames per session. The Swim Team program is a recreational program for children 5-17 years of age.
Do you have a Home Based Business right here in Harris Branch?
You can get information about your service or products to every home in Harris Branch, by running a business classified in the Harris Branch Newsletter. It is a great way to get your name and contact information to many potential customers in your neighborhood. The cost is $45 for up to 40 words. Display ads are also available. For more information, please contact Peel, Inc. at 512-898-8905 or
[email protected] or . The deadline is the 10th of each month for the upcoming month’s newsletter.
Watering Schedule
Landscape watering is responsible for 50% of Austin’s summer water use. By cutting back on lawn and garden watering and controlling peak demands, Austin’s water supplies can be extended and the likelihood of summer watering restrictions will be reduced. The City of Austin Water Conservation program has established the following schedule for landscape watering. From May through September, water only on your assigned day before 10:00 am or after 7:00 pm. Just find the last number of your street address in the first column, then read across to the current month to find your watering day. If your address ends in... 0 or 9 1 or 8 2 or 7 3 or 6 4 or 5
...then your outdoor watering days are as follows.
July
August
September
5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30 1, 6, 11, 16, 21, 26, 31 2, 7, 12, 17, 22, 27 3, 8, 13, 18, 23, 28 4, 9, 14, 19, 24, 29
4, 9, 14, 19, 24, 29 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30 1, 6, 11, 16, 21, 26, 31 2, 7, 12, 17, 22, 27 3, 8, 13, 18, 23, 28
3, 8, 13, 18, 23, 28 4, 9, 14, 19, 24, 29 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30 1, 6, 11, 16, 21, 26, 31 2, 7, 12, 17, 22, 27
For example, the customer at 625 Water St. would begin watering on June 4th, and water again on June 9th if needed. Watering calendars customized for your street address are available at http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/watercon/summer.htm
Suggestions for the Newsletter?
If you have comments or questions about the newsletter, or would like to submit articles or suggest story ideas, please contact Doka Cullendar at 512-278-9226 or
[email protected]. Deadline for submitting articles is the 8th of each month for publication in the following month’s newsletter.
Classified Ads
Personal classifieds (one time sell items, such as a used bike...) run at no charge to Harris Branch residents, limit 30 words, please e-mail
[email protected] Business classifieds (offering a service or product line for profit) are $45, limit 40 words, please contact Peel, Inc. Sales @ 512989-8905 or e-mail
[email protected].
Advertising Information
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