Kings Manor
Kings Manor Official Publication of the Kings Manor Homeowners Association
Volume 2, Issue 10
2008 Assessment Statements
The 2008 assessment statements will be mailed in November. Please be aware that the assessments are due January 1, 2008. If you are unable to pay your assessments in one payment please contact SCS Management Services at 281-463-1777 and ask for the accounting representative for your association to set up an installment plan. The Association has a collection schedule policy that is actively followed. Avoiding payment can be very costly not only to you the resident but to the association as well. Avoid continued charges and pay in a timely manner or set up an installment plan!
Kings Manor Crime Statistics for August 2007: 16-Alarms 5- Disturbances 2- Suspicious Vehicles 3- Suspicious Persons 3- Burglaries 2- Thefts (Car break-ins on rise in Sept.) 1- Prowler 1- Criminal Mischief
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OCTOBER
Dates to Remember 10/8 10/9 10/10 10/18 10/16-10/19 10/31
Columbus Day Neighborhood Watch Meeting, 7:30pm Elementary Schools early release HOA Meeting at the Clubhouse TAKS Test at Schools Halloween (watch out for kids in the street)
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October 2007
Home Security Checklist
Exterior Doors: • All doors are locked at night and every time we leave the house - even if it's just for a few minutes. • Doors are solid hardwood or metal-clad. • Doors feature wide-angle peepholes at heights everyone can use • If there are glass panels in or near our doors, they are reinforced in some way so that they cannot be shattered. • All entryways have a working, keyed entry lock and sturdy deadbolt lock installed into the frame of the door. • Spare keys are kept with a trusted neighbor, not under a doormat or planter, on a ledge, or in the mailbox. Garage and Sliding Door: • The door leading into the home from the garage is solid wood or metal-clad and protected with a quality keyed door lock and deadbolt. • The overhead garage door has a lock so that we do no rely solely on the automatic garage door opener to provide security. • Garage doors are all locked when leaving the house. • The sliding glass door has a strong, working key lock. • A dowel or a pin to secure the sliding glass door has been installed to prevent the door from being shoved aside or lifted off the track • The sliding glass door is locked every night and each time we leave the house. Protecting Windows: • Every window in the home has a working key lock or is securely pinned. • Windows are always locked, even when they are opened a few inches for ventilation. Outdoor Security: • Shrubs / bushes are trimmed to so there is no place for someone to hide. • There are no dark areas around our house, garage, or yard at night that would hide prowlers. • Every outside door has a bright, working light to illuminate visitors. • Floodlights are used appropriately to ensure effective illumination. • Outdoor lights are on in the evening, whether someone is at home or not; or a photocell or motion-sensitive lighting system has been installed. • House number is clearly displayed so police and other emergency vehicles can find the house quickly. (Continued on Page 3) Kings Manor Homeowner's Association Newsletter - October 2007
Kings Manor BOARD OF DIRECTORS Kings Manor Bob Smith Wilfred Allen Jim Bearden Bill Smallwood Bruce Harline
President Director Director Director Director
The Kings Manor Board of Directors meets the third (3rd) Thursday of every month at the clubhouse at 6:30 pm. If you would like to address the board please contact SCS Management to be put on the agenda. Any questions? Call SCS at 281-463-1777 or contact us & we will forward any and all questions and/or comments
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Park At Kings Manor Condos Ann Wright Ann Fitzpatrick Cinda Harris
President Secretary Treasurer
The Park at Kings Manor Condos community meets quarterly the fourth (4th) Thursday of the month at the clubhouse starting at 7:00 pm. Please plan on attending these community meetings.
Important Numbers: To Report Streetlights Out................................ 1-800-368-3749 ..............................................................www.entergy-texas.com Montgomery County Sheriff Dispatch:................936-760-5800 .............................................................281-353-9791 Option 11 Montgomery County Constables Office:..............281-354-8990 Harris County Police Dispatch:............................281-913-4500 Sex Offenders Search Page:..................records.txdps.state.tx.us ............................................................ www.familywatchdog.us Gas (Center Point Energy):................................... 713-659-2111 Electric (Entergy):............................................. 1-800-368-3749 Water (Kings Manor Mud):..................................713-983-3602 Water Emergencies Call:.......................................713-983-3604 Cable (Suddenlink (Was Cebridge):.....................877-423-2743 Phone (Embarq):............................................... 1-800-788-3500 Montgomery Co. Missing Signs...........................936-521-8919 Stop Signs.............................................................281-577-8920 Harris County Hazard Waste.................................713-290-3000 ................................................. www.cleanwaterclearchoice.org
SCS MANAGEMENT SERVICES 281-463-1777 www.scsmgmt.com Association Manager Terrie Brown
[email protected], ext 7121 Service Manager Liz
[email protected], ext 7134 Accounting Representative Mayra Jarquin....................
[email protected], ext 7130 Deed Restriction Inspector Pam Willis ............................
[email protected], ext 7136
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Home Security Checklist - (Continued from page 1) Security When Away From Home: • At least two light timers have been set to turn the lights on and off in a logical sequence when we are away from home for an extended time period. • The motion detector or other alarm system (if we have one) has been activated when we leave home. • Mail and newspaper deliveries have been stopped or arrangements for a neighbor/friend to pick them up have been made when we go away from home for a period of time. • A neighbor has been asked to tend the yard and watch our home when we are away. Outdoor Valuables and Personal Property: • Gate latches, garage doors, and shed doors are all locked with high-security, laminated padlocks. • Gate latches, garage doors, and shed doors are locked after every use. • Grills, lawn mowers, and other valuables are stored in a locked garage or shed, or if left out in the open, are hidden from view with a tarp and securely locked to a stationary point. • Every bicycle is secured with a U-bar lock or quality padlock and chain. • Bikes are always locked, even if we leave them for just a minute. • Firearms are stored unloaded and locked in storage boxes and secured with trigger guard locks. • Valuable items, such as television, stereos, and computers have been inscribed with identifying number approved by local police. • Home inventory is up-to-date and includes pictures. A complete copy is kept somewhere out of the house.
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