September 2011 Newsletter
Hello Neighbor!
Hope you are doing well!! Summer months are now behind us and we focus on the new school year and start looking forward to the holiday season. The Board will also be very busy during the coming months getting ready for another year. We have had a good year and look forward to another good year 2012! This is your newsletter and your community so please read it in it’s entirety and PLEASE pass it along to the other people living in your house! Then hang the newsletter on your refrigerator or place it in a location that you can refer to in the future… especially the last page with the dates and phone numbers. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact the Board via email or phone. You can email us at board@atascawoods.org.
Phase III Sidewalk Project!
This past summer, the Board asked our Management company to solicit bids for Phase III of the sidewalk project (Hot Creek Trace to Atasca Woods Trace, along Aerobic). We received 3 bids ranging from a low bid of $12,650.00 up to a high bid of about $17,000.00. The Board met on-site with the low-bidder to discuss details of the bid and we were satisfied with the answers given by the contractor. We formally awarded the bid to the low bidder and he completed the project in late August, before school started. We hope you enjoy the new sidewalk! We know the three young AW residents pictured at right appreciate the new way to school!
Extra Security Patrols have helped!
The Atasca Woods Board has recently approved the expenditure of additional money (over and above) the amount budgeted to security in our current budget. This decision was made due to homeowner complaints regarding speeding and issues relating to crime and mischievous activity after school by AHS students. The Board is very satisfied with this program and we have received many positive comments from our residents. Areas of focus have been; community contact, speeders, stop sign violations, playground/pool area patrol, loud music from vehicles and drug enforcement. If Cpl. Cearley stops by to visit while you are out in the yard, please speak openly to him about any concerns that you may have. He will also pass information that he learns on patrol to the other Atascocita units. Report crime to 281-376-3472! If you have a special request for focus by this patrol, please email board@atascawoods.org.
Fall / Winter right around the corner!
The Texas summer was especially brutal this year! Record heat and very little rain have really put a damper on our yards! While water conservation is important, it is also important to maintain our yards to keep the value of our homes up and our community looking good! The focus should be on eliminating water waste! You can do this by limiting your water sessions to no more than 30 minutes per section and also hand watering plants and trees. A slow drip at the base of trees (until you see water runoff) is a good way to water your trees. They especially need special consideration during these unusual weather times. And just because the heat is slowly disappearing, doesn’t mean we should stop watering! Plants / root systems need water during the winter also!
The Board would like to emphasize the need to water your home foundation during these drought conditions. Keeping the soil around your homes foundation moist will reduce the possibility of a cracked foundation, which will also lead to a very expensive repair!
Barking Dogs & Stray Cats
Barking dogs and stray cats continue to be a big complaint from residents! Dog owners, please respect your neighbors and insure that your dog does not bark during the day and night! This is a common complaint received from many of our neighbors! Please respect your neighbors and keep barking dogs to a minimum! If you encounter stray cats or dogs, please call Harris County Public Health and Environmental Services (HCPHES) at (281) 999-3191. They also have a “TRAPPING SERVICE” where they will deliver a free trap to your home to trap stray animals. All you have to do is bait the trap and call them when you have captured a stray animal. They will then come to your home and pick up the stray. They will then attempt to give the animal to a caring home and family or find the owner. Visit their web site at www.countypets.com.
Volunteers needed for the Atascocita Volunteer Fire Department
VOLUNTEER FIRE FIGHTERS WANTED! The AVFD will train new members and all equipment/training is free to interested residents of Atascocita. Classes will start soon and will be held on Monday and Thursday nights and every other Saturday until graduation (May 2012). After that you will be qualified to run calls on their apparatus. Get involved and MAKE A DIFFERENCE! If you are interested, drop by Station 1 at 7642 Farmingham (near the main entrance to Walden, near the Bank of America) and fill out an application or call 281-852-2181.
Upcoming Events
Fall Garage Sale / Santa Arrives As noted on our “Important Dates Calendar” (next page) the community will again host the fall garage sale on October 15th. We place ads in local newspapers and Kingwood Garage Sales and the community is encouraged to clean out your garage and sale unwanted treasures!
Additionally, Santa will arrive via fire truck on Saturday, December 3rd with a variety of activities at the pool! Come and be a part of the parade (2-2:30PM) via your own homemade float or just ride along on your bicycle! The kiddos can talk to Santa at the pool after the parade (2:30-4PM).
2011- 2012 Important Dates
October 15
Saturday – Community Garage Sale (Rain Date October 22)
October 19
Wednesday-Community Meeting / 6:30PM
November 16
Wednesday-Community Meeting / 6:30PM
December 3
Saturday-Santa Arrives / Pool 2PM
January 18, 2012
Wednesday-Community Meeting / 6:30PM
February 18
Saturday-Community Coffee 9AM Pool
March 22
Thursday-Community Meeting / 6:30PM (BOD Nominations Open)
March 24
Saturday-Community Garage Sale (Rain Date – March 31)
April 19
Thursday-Community Meeting / 6:30PM (BOD Nominations Close)
May 12
Saturday-Splash Day – Pool 2PM – 9PM
May 17
Thursday-Community Meeting / 6:30PM (Election)
July 19
Thursday-Community Meeting / 6:30PM
Meeting Location – Atascocita Volunteer Fire Dept., (AVFD) Station 3 is located at 19219 Oak Timbers. That is ½ block north of FM 1960 just east of Timber Forest/1960 intersection. Across the side street from Spring Creek BBQ. Enter the building from the side entrance and go up the elevator to the 2nd floor meeting room.
Important Contact Information – please see the contact us page.
