Harris Branch
The Official Publication of the Harris Branch Residential Property Owners Association Volume 1, Number 11
November 2006
HBRPOA Board Update
by Jeremiah Bentley I hope that everyone that participated in the neighborhood garage Harris Branch can’t reach its full potential as a community without sale had a good experience. Those that participated had the chance the help of our volunteers. If you’re interested for volunteering for to make some extra cash and also got the opportunity to share some the spring garage sale, or if you have another community project time and stories with neighbors. The next garage sale will be held that you’re interested in pursuing, please send me an email. I’d also in the spring, and we’re always looking for ways to make this better. like to hear from you if you have a particular skill or interest that Let me know if you have any ideas for what we can do to make this could benefit the whole community. We’re looking for help from the top garage sale in Austin. And, thanks again to Monica Perez, anyone that wants to do a little light maintenance on some of the Debbie Tucker, Debbie Hacker, Cindy Montoya and all of those that amenities, or that has knowledge of pool systems that can provide assisted by distributing flyers for donating their time to work on the the community advice from time to time regarding the pool. I’d garage sale. like to thank Patrick Smith for his assistance in examining the state November is traditionally the month when we hold the Harris of the irrigation systems. Thanks also to those of you that do the Branch Residential Property Owners Association’s annual meeting. little things like picking up trash that go a long way to making our This year’s meeting, which is the first to be held by the resident- neighborhood look better. run association, is one of the big events in our year, and I’m looking forward to a substantial turnout. Those that attend the meeting will receive an update from the Board regarding the year’s Newsletter Jeopardy accomplishments and a preview of what residents can expect in Your help is needed in order to keep this newsletter 2007. The budget for the 2007 fiscal year will also be presented at published on a monthly basis. Peel, Inc. publishes and mails the meeting. It’s also your chance to share you experience in Harris our newsletters at no cost to the Association, relying on the Branch and ideas for making the community a better place. sale of advertising space to recover their costs. However, they Another important activity at the meeting will be the election have not been successful in building an advertising base for for all five positions on the Board. The Board members elected in our community. If you use the services of a vendor that has November will serve staggered one and two-year terms. We need a advertised in this newsletter, please remember to tell them big turnout at the meeting to ensure that the election represents the where you saw their ad. Recommend the newsletter to the interests of the entire community. Please note that the bylaws require businesses and service providers you frequent and if you have 50% of the homes in Harris Branch to cast votes before an election a home-based business, please consider placing an ad. It is a can be declared valid, so we really need your vote. great way to educate the community about services available Everyone will receive a notice in the mail from RealManage when to them, conveniently close to home. If you know anyone that the meeting date and location have been set. We’re working to find in interested in placing an ad in the newsletter, please refer a time and place that are convenient to everyone. Be sure to watch them to Peel, Inc. at 512-989-8905 ext. 22. your mailbox and the Yahoo! Group for details on the meeting date, location and election details.
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Harris Branch Residential Property Owners Association Newsletter - November 2006
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HBRPOA Board of Directors
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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
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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
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To kick off this new section in our newsletter, here is a new twist on the traditional pumpkin dessert for the holidays. If you have a favorite recipe you’d like to share, please email to dokacc@yahoo. com.
Pumpkin Brownies
For Brownies: 1 15-ounce can of pumpkin 1 cup vegetable oil 4 eggs 2 cups sugar 2 cups flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon cinnamon ½ teaspoon salt
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Beat together eggs, oil, pumpkin and sugar. Stir in remaining ingredients until evenly mixed. Pour into a greased and floured 9 x 13 inch baking dish. Bake for 30 minutes or until center springs back when touched. Let cool before topping.
For Cream Cheese Frosting: 1 pkg. (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter or margarine, softened 1 tsp. vanilla 1 pkg. (16 oz.) powdered sugar (about 4 cups), sifted
Beat cream cheese, butter and vanilla in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. Add sugar gradually, beating until well blended after each addition. Spread evenly over brownies. Top with chopped nuts or candy corn for garnish.
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