Davenport Ranch
Volume 3, Number 11 Davenport Ranch Neighborhood Association
NEIGHBORHOOD NEWSLETTER
November 2007 www.DavenportRanch.org
Board Bytes
The board met Sept. 18 (3rd Tuesday )at 6:30. Homeowners present were Chris Whitaker, Rob and Kay Luce . Joan Glynn was also present to present preliminary landscape plans for the three DRNA areas ( not the entrances which are controlled by the master). Homeowner comments: issues involved with Needles Park were discussed from 2 perspectives. A petition for a playscape was submitted from 11 neighbors.Hidden park playscape was brought up but deferred to the master since this is not a DRNA responsibility Security: Please continue to call 911 in emergencies and 311 for non emergencies. The constables mentioned calling 911 if you are concerned about any issue vs 311. That way if they are near the neighborhood they can respond quickly. This will help the patrol to identify peak times and needs of the neighborhood. Always be a watchful neighbor. Please slow down on all streets. Any concerns or comments about the patrol and needs of the neighborhood should be addressed to Jim Bridges ( property manager for the Master)
[email protected] ARB ( architectural review board)– The ARB consists of at least 2 members of Davenport Ranch and a paid architect. FOR ALL architectural review please contact Earline Wakefield at Goodwin Management 502-7526 or earline.wakefield @goodwintx.com before embarking on any project ( large or small). Check out the Davenport website for ARB forms and info !! Communication: Newsletter: Meredith Landry(
[email protected]): newsletter deadline is the 9th of every month. If you have something to submit please email it to me by the deadline. Website: If anyone is having a problem getting on the website please email Brad Weatherford at
[email protected] and he will issue you a new password and help to guide you through any problems. Send the Board your thoughts, comments by emailing us at
[email protected] Social – Nancy Utkov has graciously offered to coordinate monthly outings . watch for notices in emails or newsletter about these upcoming events. Still Seeking a social chair for 2007-2008, please call or email Meredith Landry (512) 347-0372, tejas42@aol. Copyright © 2007 Peel, Inc.
com if interested. Francis Boyd graciously offered to coordinate the annual Halloween party. Thank you FRANCIS!! Landscape: The board approved $60,000 to improve the 3 areas owned by DRNA. These are at the corner of Canonero and Waymaker and both sides of the road at the top of Bold Ruler. We hope to begin some upgrades in the landscape this fall. Contact Derek Hall at
[email protected], (512) 695-3575, Joan Glynn at Joan_Glynn@ dell.com if questions. Sidewalks: up Waymaker are still being addressed with parties involved. Budget 2008: draft was submitted .The board will review and approve at the Oct meeting . NeighborhoodWatch: If you are interested in being a block captain for your street please email Brad Weatherford at bradweatherford@ austin.rr.com. We hope to have neighborhood block parties this fall with a representative from APD to inform us about this program. Mailboxes: Martha Rose and Betsy Ditto will work with Earline Wakefield ( our property manager) to upgrade the mailboxes at Riva Ridge.The DRNA board approved $30,000 for this improvement. This is large undertaking that will require patience from everyone as the mail delivery will be disrupted for 2-3 days. We will keep you informed via email and notices on your boxes when this project will be starting. Upgrade of the Westlake /Carryback boxes will be also be done in 2008. (Continued on page 3)
Have a Happy Thanksgiving! Davenport Ranch Neighborhood Association - November 2007
Davenport Ranch Important Numbers DAVENPORT - CENTRAL WEST DISTRICT OF POLICE DEPT
District Rep Dana Munguia.................................................512-974-5440 EMERGENGY Police and Fire Emergencies.............................................9-1-1 Reports/Non-Emergencies...................................................311 HOSPITALS South Austin Hospital (10 miles)........................ 512-447-2211 901 W. Ben White Blvd Brackenridge hospital.........................................512-324-7000 601 15th Street Seton Hospital (10.5 miles).................................512-324-1000 corner of 35th and Medical Pkwy best choice for serious problems Children's Hospital of Austin (13 miles).............512-324-8000 I-35 and 15th Seton Northwest (10 miles)................................512-324-6000 11113 Research (183 N just past Braker) North Austin Hospital (8.5 miles).......................512-901-1000 Mopac and Parmer Heart Hospital ....................................................512-407-7000 3801 N. Lamar Urgent Care day and after hours: Austin Regional Clinic – FarWest...................... 512-346-6611 6835 Austin Center Blvd Poison Control.................................................1-800-222-1222 ANIMAL CONTROL Envirocare Pest Control......................................512-416-9191 Animal Pick up (dead animals) . ............................... 494-9400 Animal Control (pick up stray or injured)................. 972-6060 Barking Dog . ......................................................................311 UTILITIES Austin Energy Customer Service........................512-494-9400 Austin Water Utility............................................512-494-9400 Texas Gas Service Customer Service.................800-700-2443 Time Warner Cable Customer Service................512-485-5555 Phone Payments..............................................512-485-6500 SBC 24-hr Info Line:.......................................1-888-294-8433 Residential Phone Ordering:........................1-800-464-7928 Residential Phone Repair:............................1-800-246-8464 MISCELLANEOUS Goodwin Management, Inc................................512- 502-7517 Abandoned Cars......................................................... 280-0075 Airport- A.B.I.A. Flight Info. ................................... 530-2242 Garbage Collection.................................................... 494-9400 Lost mailbox key, Jim Howe;
[email protected]...... 844-4222 Streetlight Problem ................................................... 505-7617 Street Signs: Bridge & Street, Sam West................... 974-8775 Street Sign Replacement............................................ 457-4885 Hazardous Waste . ..................................................... 974-4343 Newsletter Publisher Peel, Inc...........................................................512-989-8905 Adv./Kelly Peel...............................................512-989-8905
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2007 Davenport Ranch Neighborhood Association Board of Directors President: Meredith Landry.............................................
[email protected] Vice Presidents: Mike Beiter.................................
[email protected] Brad Weatherford..
[email protected] Vito Fabiano………………
[email protected] Michael Allen, Architectural Review Board..
[email protected] Treasurer: Don Neville.....................................
[email protected] Secretary: JoeThrash...............................................
[email protected] Landscape: Derek Hall...............................................
[email protected] Joan Glynn..............................................
[email protected] Association Manager Earline
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Davenport Ranch Lee Leffingwell, Council Member Place 1 Mike Martinez, Austin City Council Member, Place 2 Jennifer Kim, Austin City Council Member, Place 3 Brewster McCracken, Council Member Place 5 Sheryl Cole, Council Member Place 6
Board Bytes- (Continued from Cover Page)
Old business: The Texas political sign policy was adopted as well as an update to the violation/ fine procedure. Pavers have been cleaned where paving material had spilled over onto decorative tiles during resurfacing by the city New Business: Construction Deposits: If you have completed your construction, your site and street are clean you may still have your Goals for 2007: • Improve master and Davenport neighborhood communication deposit available to you. Please contact Earline Wakefield( earline. • Begin plans for revision of the mailbox clusters
[email protected]) with your request. • Landscape upgrades throughout DRNA Traffic Concerns for the Waymaker /360 and Westlake drive • Security monitoring intersections have increased. These are being addressed by the Master Assoc. with TXDOT, COA and our city council members. You can Construction sites: The board approved use of construction deposit also help by sending your concerns to your city council members to pay for ongoing clean up of sites if after notice, the violation is not addressed within 5 days
City Council Members and Contact Information
City Council Website: http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/council/ You can email all Austin City Council Members by clicking on the above link and using the form on the City Council Website. Feel free to email your letter to one or all City Council Members. All City Council Members receive mail at the same post office box so if you choose to send a letter via US Mail you can send it to: P. O. Box 1088 Austin, Texas 78767
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Davenport Ranch Davenport Needs You!!
Call 311 if you see suspicious activity, 911 for emergency
Once a month restaurant Socials
Is someone interested in volunteering to be the social coordinator for meet at a restaurant events. It can be something as simple as 3rd Friday of the month meet at the Salt Lick, Wine Tasting at Davenport Wines lunch @ the Thistle. Contact Meredith Landry @
[email protected] if you are interested
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Davenport Ranch Neighborhood Association Board of Directors Election
There are seven places on the DRNA Board of Directors. Two of those positions have terms that expire in January of 2008 Currently your Board has the following members: Member Meredith Landry
Office President
Term expires 2008
Brad Weatherford
3rd Vice President
2009
Michael Beiter
4th Vice President
2010
Joe Thrash
Secretary
Michael Allen
1st Vice President
2009
Vito Fabiano
2nd Vice president
2010
Donald Neville
Treasurer
2008
2010
The Board members are elected at the Annual Meeting. If you are interested in a working Board position, or wish to nominate someone, please contact our nominating committee Brad Weatherford at
[email protected] or Joe Thrash
[email protected] . Please submit a brief Bio to be published in the newsletter so the membership will be informed
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Davenport Ranch Master Memos
Green Belt clearing continues and will continue next year. You will be notified when they are moving behind your home. The holiday decorations will go in shortly after thanksgiving. They will be essentially the same as the years before. If someone wants to volunteer to get more or different they will be welcome. We just have not had any interest in such a committee in a long time.
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Attention New Homeowners in Davenport:
Did you know we have a website that you can access with important neighborhood information? Did you know all neighbors are listed in the membership directory on the website? Did you know we use the administrative emails to contact you about neighborhood alerts, activities happening in the neighborhood, voting on issues affecting everyone in the neighborhood? Wi t h o u t y o u r c o n t a c t information we do not know you are here to welcome! Please contact Brad Weatherford at bradweatherford@ausitn. rr.com with your name, address, phone #’s and email addresses so we can get you in the loop. Hope to hear from you soon!!
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The following Texas Property Code has been adopted by the DRNA related to signage: POLITICAL SIGNAGE. Political signs are allowed only under the following criteria: Signs can be no greater than four feet by six feet in size (and no greater than 24 square feet total) and must be ground-mounted. An owner may only display political signs on property owned by him (for example, signs are forbidden in the common area). A maximum of one sign per each candidate or ballot item may be displayed on any lot. Political signs may only be displayed during the following time period: 90 days before the date of the election to which the sign relates, and 20 days after the election date. Only signs for candidates and ballot items for a particular election are allowed. The following signs are prohibited: • Signs containing roofing material, siding, paving materials, natural or artificial flowers or other landscaping items • Signs containing one or more balloons • Signs with lighting • Signs with any building, landscaping, or non-standard decorative components • Signs that are attached in any way to landscaping/plant material, a traffic control device, a light, a trailer, a vehicle, or any other existing structure or object (signs must be ground-mounted only) • Signs that involve painting of architectural surfaces • Signs that threaten the public health or safety (for example, signs that block a driver’s view) • Signs that contain language, graphics, or any display that would be offensive to the ordinary person • Signs accompanied by music or other sounds, or by streamers, or that are otherwise distracting to motorists The Association may promptly remove and discard, without notice, a sign displayed in violation of this rule.
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Davenport Ranch Keep Davenport Beautiful:
• Call or email the property manager about yards or areas that need to be addressed • Keep your trash cans and recycling bins out of view from the street • Remove old construction debris from your driveways and sideyards • Now is a great time to replace plants that have died from our Hot Dry Texas summer • Front foundations and foundations adjacent to street and neighbors should be screened with landscaping and not exposed
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Teenage Job Seekers
Parking on Streets
There continues to be a problem with vehicles parked on the cul d sacs impeding trash pickup . Please be respectful and park off the street on trash day (FRIDAY) Please be considerate of your neighbors and inform them when you are having a party and tell your guests to not park immediately behind a driveway so that it is difficult for your neighbors to exit their driveway. No cars can ever be parked on a street for greater than 72 hours and cannot impede emergency vehicles, mail or trash delivery.
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DOGS –MUSIC –DOGS –MUSIC -DOGS
It is often very awkward to approach your neighbor about a dog running around frightening children or annoying you by barking in an outside kennel or music blaring by the pool. So let your anonymous call to the Austin Police Department handle the problem. DIAL #311 Please be considerate of your neighbors. Not everyone loves dogs or your music. These wide open spaces we all love carry music and noise very well.
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Davenport Ranch Looking for Bunko Players
2 cups flour 1 C oleo ½ pt. sour cream or half & half
Davenport ladies, would you like an occasional night out? Why not be a substitute for our bunko group? We play once a month (usually the first Friday night of the month) at a member's home here in Davenport and are always looking for substitutes to join us. If you are interested in going on our sub list or need more information, please send me your email and phone contact information (Kaye Kelley
[email protected].) When a regular member can't make it, they'll give you a call to see if you're available. This doesn't obligate you to play and, as a sub, you'll never have to host! It's also a nice way to meet your neighbors.
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canned apple pie filling 1 C powdered sugar slivered almonds (optional)
Cut oleo into flour, stir in sour cream. Refrigerate overnight. Cut in half; roll each half out to a 16x10” rectangle. Fill center with canned pie filling. Fold over sides & ends. Bake in 350° oven 50 minutes. About 15 minutes before taking out of oven, sprinkle with almonds if desired. Combine powdered sugar & 3 T water to make icing. When cool, drizzle with icing. Any flavor pie filling may be used.
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