MOUNTAIN LODGE
August 2011
FROM THE EDITOR Hello M ountain Lodge We will be featuring a section where you, the residents, can be heard. Send us any comments, concerns, kudos, or feedback regarding anything you read in the newsletter, the website, or elsewhere. This is a forum for the residents of Mountain Lodge, because the newsletter is published on behalf of the homeowner’s association – and you are the homeowners. If you have something to say to a particular committee, we will ensure it gets there. If you wish to comment on particular aspects of the deed restrictions, let us know. We will occasionally publish resident comments, so let us know what’s on your mind. Please email comments to
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IMPORTANT DATES August is Family Fun M onth August 1....................... Ramadan begins August 4..............U.S. Coast Guard Day August 7......................... Friendship Day August 20...................MOVIE NIGHT! August 22..... Back to School for NEISD August 27................ Someone’s Birthday ...................................... (find out who) September 5 .......................... Labor Day CONSTELLATION OF THE MONTH Aquarius Copyright © 2011 Peel, Inc.
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M essage from M anagement
By JoAnna Panther Did you know that before starting any of the intended change, improvement or need improvements to your property you must for variance and attaching samples or plans to have them approved, in advance, by the more clearly describe the projected change or Modification Committee (MC)? addition. In addition, every request requires WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THE the inclusion of the owner’s home/lot survey plat/map, indicating thereon the exact location COMMITTEE? The purpose of the committee is to (to scale) of the proposed improvement. If any maintain property values by protecting the change, improvement or action in variance environmental and architectural integrity of the from the Declaration is taken prior to written Subdivision in accordance with the provisions approval of the MC, the Association has the of the Declaration. Most covenants state that right to require the homeowner to remove no building, structure or improvement of any the improvement(s) and/or change(s) from character shall be erected, placed, added to the property at the owner’s sole expense. or altered on any lot until the building plans, Improvements submitted without all the specifications and a site plan showing the required attachments as indicated on the form location of the proposed structure or structures will delay the approval process and/or will not have been submitted to and approved by be submitted to the MC and may result in the Modification Committee (MC) for the denial of such improvements. Association as being in compliance with the restrictions as to use, quality of workmanship and materials, nature of materials, harmony of external design and colors with existing and proposed structures, and location of improvements with respect to topography, finished grade elevation, lot boundary lines and building lines, and within the scheme and design of Declarant.
WHAT ACTION IS REQUIRED OF OWNER(S)? Prior to making any change or improvement, any owner planning to change or add to the existing structures on a lot must submit a request in writing to the MC stating the details
WHAT TYPES OF ITEMS REQUIRE WRITTEN APPROVAL? Some examples of improvement/alterations requiring written approval from the MC include (refer to the Declaration for specifics): • Buildings/Structures (Garages, Storage Buildings, Patio Covers, Play Structures, etc.) • Fences and Walls • Pool and Spas • Changing the color or composition of your home (painting/staining) • Roof replacements
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS Chairman .................................................................. John Fike President ...................................................... David Heidenrich Vice President ................................................... James Romano Secretary............................................................ Dave Bollinger Treasurer ............................................................... Ed LeFebvre Director ..........................................................Jimmy Chapman Director ................................................................. Jason Taylor
COMMITTEE CHAIRS Safety ..................................................................Mark Sanchez Social ..................................... Michelle Rosener & Lisa Meylor Pool ....................................................................Brooke Miller ACC ................................................................... Labib Hashim ACC-New Construction ...................................... Jan Emerick Maintenance ........................................................ Ray Mendez Communication....................Michele Lopez & Dave Lawrence Seasonal Decorations................................... Martha Kauffman To contact any of the above positions, please email
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EMERGENCY Fire...................................................................................... 911 Ambulance .......................................................................... 911 Sheriff ................................................................................. 911 Poison Control .................................................1-800-222-1222
OTHER SERVICES Sheriff Dept. (non-emergency) ............................210-335-6000 Texas One Call (call 48 hrs before digging) ......1-800-545-6005 Bexar County Animal Control (stray animals, etc.) ................210-207-6000 Household Hazardous Waste Pickup ............1-800-449-7587 Asset Property Management ................................210-342-1181
UTILITIES
SAWS (water) .....................................................210-704-7297 GVTC (phone/security/internet/cable tv).........1-800-367-4882 Waste Management (trash pickup.....................1-800-800-5804 CPS Energy (gas & electric) Customer service 210-353-2222 / Trouble 210-353-4357
SCHOOLS Johnson High School (Jaguars) ............................210-356-0400 www.neisd.net/johnson/ Reagan High School (Rattlers) ............................210-482-2200 www.neisd.net/reagan/ Bush Middle School (Bulldogs) ...........................210-491-8450 www.neisd.net/bush/ Tejeda Middle School (Timberwolves) ................ 210 482-2260 www.neisd.net/tejeda/ Roan Forest Elementary (Trailblazers) ................. 210 481-4045 www.neisd.net/roan/ Tuscany Heights Elementary (Tigers) ..................210-482-2218 www.neisd.net/tuscany/ or ............................210-482-2219
WEATHER WATCH We can expect the following average conditions for the months of August & September AUG. SEP. High 95 90 Low 74 69 Highest recorded 108 111 Lowest recorded 61 46 PRECIPITATION 2.6 in 3in RAINY DAYS 5 7 SNOWFALL 0 in 0 in CHANCE OF SNOWBALL FIGHTS - LOW (based on NOAA data recorded at the San Antonio Intl Airport from 1971 to 2000. Lat 29d 32m N - Long 98d 28m W - Elev. 809 ft.)
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MOUNTAIN LODGE Message from Management- (Continued from Cover Page) CAN THE COMMITTEE GRANT to their property by following the procedures VA R I A N C E S F O R C E R TA I N outlined in the Declaration of Protective DETAILS? Covenants, but there are some owners who The Committee is authorized to grant have expressed surprise and consternation selective variances for things such as location, about having to “ask permission” to improve height, number of improvements, materials, their own property. Your subdivision was etc., but the owner must request this variance, developed and made subject to a Declaration giving reasons why it should be granted so of Protective Covenants and all owners that the Committee can make a reasoned become obligated to follow the terms of the decision. Declaration when they receive the deed to W H Y D O W E H AV E TO P U T their property. A simple form is available on management’s website (www.a-pm.com) EVERYTHING IN WRITING? The formal request and approval process is under “Helpful Links” to make it easier for all necessary to assure that every owner’s desire owners to submit requests for improvements. to improve his/her property can be given due Requests must be submitted to APMI, process without discrimination. It will also who will log and forward the request to the provide the owner(s), the Committee and the Committee. Association Board with a permanent record of actions taken under the Declaration.
WHAT DO WE NEED TO SAY IN THE REQUEST? A number of owners have already requested and been granted approval to add improvements
HOW LONG DOES THE PROCESS TAKE? According to the association’s governing documents, the MC has up to 30 days to approve or deny any proposed improvement. Owners’ requests are processed upon receipt and owners will be notified, in writing, once
NEW COMMITTEE CHAIR A new committee, Seasonal Decorations, has been established to handle decorations for all of the Mountain Lodge communities and especially the decorating of our entrance gates during the Christmas holidays. We would like to welcome Martha Kauffman as the Chairperson for this new committee. The Board of Directors has expressed a desire to have all of our entrances conform to a more common theme and she will be working hard to achieve this goal. Because this is a brand new committee which does not have any budgeted money for this year, it may take a few years to achieve this goal. Martha has already begun to build a team of volunteers to help in this effort. As with any other Committee Chair, Martha can be reached at
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www.colinshope.org Increasing water safety awareness and standards FACTS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT DROWNING
DROWNING CAN STILL OCCUR EVEN IF YOU KNOW HOW TO SWIM NO ONE is “drown proof” – no matter their level of swimming ability.
TEXAS has more drownings than any other state so far this year and we still have a long HOT summer ahead of us. Please be safe in and around the water.
Falls, entrapments, and injuries lead to drowning regardless of swimming level.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission’s Pool Safety Campaign www.poolsafely.gov
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Drowning can occur in less than 2 minutes.
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Irreversible brain damage can occur in 4 minutes or less.
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Most children are out of sight or missing for less than 5 minutes and usually in the presence of 1 or both parents.
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Most children die who are submerged for as little as 6-10 minutes.
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MOUNTAIN LODGE STREET PARKING IS NOT ALLOWED Vehicle (cars, trailers, RVs, motorcycles, etc.) parking in the street is not allowed by Mountain Lodge covenants. There are several reasons. One is the safety aspect. Anyone that has had a child dart from behind a parked car on the street is well aware of this. Another is the need for emergency vehicles to be able to pass through our streets. Finally, homeowners value is reduced a minimum of 9% simply through the appearance of vehicles parked in the street. Across the board, it is better for all of us to avoid street parking. Short term parking is allowed for needs such as visitors and deliveries and the BOD can make exceptions for extenuating circumstances. Neither the BOD nor our management company can patrol the streets and note every vehicle that is parked improperly. We are depending upon residents to notify us of an issue so we can document it. If you have a neighbor that is parking long term on the street please inform the management company. They will validate and send a warning letter. If the parking continues we need you to notify the management company again and, once validated, a fine or towing will be implemented. FAQ Q: I like to park in the street, it is more convenient for me. What can the HOA do about it?’ A: The HOA will send you a warning letter. If at any time after this letter is sent, the same car is found to be parking in the street the HOA can, and will, assess fines and/or have your vehicle towed. There is no requirement for another warning, even if the vehicle is moved to another location on the street.
Q: I got a warning for my car parked in the
street. I moved it to another parking location inside the HOA grounds. I am ok, right? A: Once a vehicle is identified for improper parking, then any subsequent identification of improper parking will be grounds for an HOA fine or for towing, no matter if there is a location change. Q: I parked in the street to unload my car.
Will I be towed? A: Short term parking in the street is allowed. Permanent parking is not.
of the street parking policy is liable for fines or towing no matter where inside the HOA the vehicle is located. Q: I have a party and the people attending
will need to park in the street. Is this ok? A: Short term parking is allowed. It is best to notify the management company of your party so they have a record and do not send you a warning letter. Q: My son is staying with us for the
street. What can I do? A: Inform our management company, giving address, make and model and color of vehicle, license number. Provide the date of parking and whether it is continuous or a one time event.
summer. We do not have sufficient parking. What do we do? A: If you are within distance of a common parking area, the BOD may allow you to park in that area. Please make a request through the management company. They will issue a parking pass with expiration date if the BOD approves.
Q: I have informed our management
Q: I have permission to park in the street
Q: I have neighbors that are parking in the
company of a parked car. After a week it is still there. Why? A: We have to give some time to allow the warning letter to be received and the vehicle to be moved. Once a letter is sent, the vehicle can be fined or towed for any subsequent parking violation without a new warning letter. Q: I move my car to different parking
locations. This is ok as I am not located in the same place, correct?
Q: I have too many vehicles to park in my
driveway. I have to park on the street. A: Parking in the street is not allowed. This has always been part of the convenents since before the first person moved into Mountain Lodge. You will have to determine a solution that does not require you to park in the street.
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A: No, once a car is identified, any violation
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for a short period of time. What rules do I need to follow? A: Never park directly behind a neighbor’s driveway, limiting their ability to exit their driveway. Never park so as to block the road, driveways, or directly across from another car parked in the street. Q: How do I get permission to park in the
street?
A: Permanent parking in the street will
not be allowed, ever. Short term parking in the street is within approval of the BOD and is acquired through our management company.
Q: My vehicle was towed!! What is the
HOA going to do about it?
A: Nothing. The towing resolution is
between you and the towing company. It will cost a large amount of money. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me at
[email protected]
JJ Romano Vice President, Mountain Lodge HOA
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MOUNTAIN LODGE TICKET TO THE SHOW Because you’re an member of Mountain Lodge HOA you are entitled to discounts to the follow shows. When you call please identify yourself as a Mountain Lodge HOA member. To order tickets, call Sherrie Villani at 226-5967. If you would like to pay by CHECK, she will put tickets on hold for you for 4 days to give you time to send the check. The check is made payable to Group Ticket Sales, please make sure that you phone number and Texas Drivers license is on your check and sent to: Majestic Theater, Attn: Sherrie Villani; 208 E Houston Street, San Antonio, Texas 78205. If you enclose a self addressed stamped envelope the tickets will be mailed back otherwise you will pick them up at will call the night of the show. If you would like to pay by CREDIT CARD, there is a 1 time service charge of $5 on the whole order. Also now view a detailed seating chart of the Majestic Theatre at: http://www. majesticempire.com. MOUNTAIN LODGE DISCOUNTS
These Shows are
ONLY AVAILABLE BY CALL ME AT 210-226-5967 Disney Live! presents Three Classic Fairytales 1 hr. 40 min. • Sept. 9, 2011 Lila Cockrell Theatre
Prepare to step into a world of wonder where wishing is only the beginning and dreams really do come true in Disney Live! presents Three Classic Fairy Tales. Join Mickey, Minnie, Donald and Goofy as they bring the timeless fairytale adventures of Cinderella, Beauty and The 6
Beast, and Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs to life right in your hometown. Featuring dynamic storytelling, award winning music, stunning costumes and glittering special effects, audiences will be captivated by the humor, fun and adventure of these spellbinding stories. Dream with the princesses, cheer for the heroes as they conquer evil villains, and marvel as these classic tales are brought to life in an theatrical experience that’s pure magic. See a Sneak Peek at www.youtube.com/disneylive Showtimes are 11am, 3pm, and 7pm • ESM Prices • Main Floor $38, $25 Balcony 1 $17 and Balcony 2 $11 • Deadline 9/12 Yo Gabba Gabba! Live! November 30, 2011 6pm Lila Cockrell Theatre It’s Time to Dance! promises to be a memorable experience, featuring a mix of classic Yo Gabba Gabba! favorites, as well as new songs and new performances. The state-of-theart, high-energy production features DJ Lance Rock, Brobee, Foofa, Muno, Plex and Toodee, and a mix of music, animation, games, singing and dancing. Discounted Prices Main Floor $40 • Balcony 1 and Balcony 2 $30 • Deadline 11/23 The following shows are only available by going to EVENTUSHER.COM. The Password is Mountain You cannot call in to get these discounts. Mary Poppins 2 hours 45 minutes Sept. 29 - Oct. 9, 2011 Majestic Theatre MARY POPPINS is bringing its own brand of Broadway magic to theaters across the country,
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which has Variety raving, “This is the rare touring production that over-delivers on every level!” Featuring the irresistible story and unforgettable songs from one of the most popular Disney films of all time, plus brand-new breathtaking dance numbers and spectacular stage-craft, MARY POPPINS is everything you could ever want in a hit Broadway show! So get swept up in the fun of this high-flying musical the New York Post gives 4 out of 4 stars and calls “a perfect piece of musical theater.” Recommended for ages 6 and up, official website: www.marypoppins.com. Prices are available on the website. Fiddler on the Roof 2 hours 55 minutes December 6-11, 2011 Majestic Theatre FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, The Tony® Award winning musical that has captured the hearts of people all over the world with its universal appeal, embarks on its North American Tour. Based on the stories of Sholom Aleichem, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF has been lauded by critics again and again, and won the hearts of people all around the world. Filled with a rousing, heartwarming score, which includes “Tradition,” “Matchmaker, Matchmaker,” “If I Were A Rich Man” and “Sunrise, Sunset,” FIDDLER ON THE ROOF is a timeless classic. No other musical has so magically woven music,
dance, poignancy and laughter into such an electrifying and unforgettable experience. Relive a glorious tradition of the musical theatre with FIDDLER ON THE ROOF. Prices are available on the website Les Miserables 3 hour • January 3-8, 2012 Majestic Theatre Cameron Mackintosh presents a brand new 25th anniversary production of Boublil & Schönberg’s legendary musical, LES MISÉRABLES, with glorious new staging and dazzlingly reimagined scenery inspired by the paintings of Victor Hugo. This new production has been acclaimed by critics, fans and new audiences and is breaking box office records wherever it goes. Based on Victor Hugo’s classic novel, LES MISÉRABLES is an epic and uplifting story about the survival of the human spirit. The magnificent score of LES MISÉRABLES includes the classic songs “I Dreamed a Dream,” “On My Own,” “Stars,” “Bring Him Home,” “Do You Hear the People Sing?,” “One Day More,” “Empty Chairs at Empty Tables,” “Master Of The House” and many more. Prices are available on the Website
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MOUNTAIN LODGE Mountain Lodge Teenage Job Seekers Baby Sitting • Pet Sitting • House Sitting • Yard Work CALLING ALL MOUNTAIN LODGE TEENS! Do you want to earn some extra money this summer? The Mountain Lodge Social Committee is putting together a “Teen Helper List”. This list will be available to Mountain Lodge residents via email request. Parents and teens need to understand that the HOA will maintain the list and distribute names as requested. However, other issues are the responsibility of the parties involved. If you have any TXHVWLRQVRUZRXOGOLNHWRUHFHLYHDIRUPWRÀOORXWSOHDVH email Lisa Meylor at
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