cat mountain villas - august 2015

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AUGUST 2015 VOLUME 3, NUMBER 8

I can’t believe summer is coming to a close. I hope you had a chance to spend quality time with friends and family!

I would like to personally invite you all to join us at the clubhouse on August 16th for our End of Summer Bash. Please see the flyer on the Social Committee Events page in this issue.

With the recent rains many yards are overgrown and we have received comments from neighbors about lawns that need mowing and trees that need trimming. Now that the Oak Wilt threat has passed, please take a moment to review your landscaping and trim trees so that they are not burdened with heavy foliage as the trees are still very stressed from the 4 years of drought.

Beginning in July council member Gallo’s plan was launched to monitor and enforce the Short Term Rental rules. City Code Enforcement teamed up with Police and Fire to monitor and inspect STR homes that have been reported to be in violation of the STR rules. With July 4th weekend being the first weekend of inspections, the teams were busy. The inspections were hampered by renters and police were not allowed entry to several homes even though it was apparent they were out of compliance with more people than the home was designated to host. There will be meetings with the City Council a week from now

as I write this on July 21st and July 23rd . I am certain we will be seeing much more of this issue in the short term.

We launched a revised Cat Mountain HOA website at www.catmountainhoa.com in July. It has a more modern look and is responsive to mobile devices. It is the best resource for information regarding our neighborhood. If now hosts copies of our covenants, Bylaws, ECC Forms, Club house rental information, etc. I hope you will take a moment and review it.

I would like to request that you please update Jesse with any contact info changes. It is imperative that we maintain an accurate database with name, address and contact info (email /phone) for all homeowners in the association. We need to be able to contact residents in case of emergency. Please email Jesse at [email protected] and share this information. This information will be kept confidential and used only by the association.

Please review Jesse’s Manager’s Report in this issue for updates on the pool, tennis courts and play area. If you are new to the Villas, please do not hesitate to contact Jesse if you have questions.

Best Regards,Bryan HarterCat Mountain HOA | President

President's Message

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Cat Mountain Homeowners Association Manager: Jesse Chargualaf

Club House Address: 6007 Mount Bonnell Road,Austin, TX 78731

Business Hours: Monday - Friday 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM Contact Information: Office 512.451.3884

Email:[email protected]: www.catmountainhoa.com

For Emergency after hours, during weekends & holidays, Please call 512.328.7316 (h) or 512.963.0940 (c)

• Bryan Harter, President...........Term February 2014-February 2016• Marc Dully, Vice President......Term February 2015-February 2017• Davison Grant, Treasurer........Term February 2014-February 2016• Ken Nirenberg, Secretary........Term February 2015-February 2017• Richard Schley, Vice President..Term February 2014-February 2016For questions or to contact any board member please email the HOA Manager at [email protected]

Photo by: Elijah Merritt, EDM Photography

Cat Mountain Homeowners Association Board of Directors

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Vandalism:There have been numerous auto break-ins in the area recently,

please be certain to lock your cars and do not leave items of any value in the vehicle. These vandals will break windows and do hundreds of dollars damage to a vehicle just to steal $2 in change left on the console.

Tennis Courts:The benches on each court were trimmed to remove ragged ends

of the wood. New hardware was used to attach the timbers to the frame replacing the rusty bolts.

Tennis court keys are available from Jesse for $10 deposit.Play Scape Area:The play scape was rebuilt last year and is in fantastic shape. I

encourage anyone with children to take advantage of the equipment.Swimming Pool:The pool umbrellas are secured in one location for your safety and

we would ask that you not attempt to move them or tilt them. We have found the umbrellas are quickly destroyed by too many people handling them.

Please note the Pool Rules sign has been revised, please review and familiarize yourself with the rules. Glass of any kind is not allowed at the pool, please choose plastic or aluminum containers for everyone’s safety. Please take any trash home with you when you leave the pool area. We would also like to remind dog owners that dogs are not allowed in the pool. There is also no smoking in the pool area.

If you see anything that needs attention or maintenance, please contact Jesse. Pool keys are also available from the manager for a $10 deposit.

AUGUST MANAGERS REPORT

Some of our neighbors have expressed an interest in yard

signs that can be used to remind our friends to ‘scoop the poop’ as they walk their dogs. If you would like a sign go to www.

scoopthepoopaustin.org


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Sunday, August 16, 20155:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Cat Mountain Clubhouse & Pool

Bring out your families to swim & meet your neighbors at our annual End of Summer Bash!

This year’s theme will be a Mexican Fiesta where we will be serving beef & chicken fajitas, rice, black beans, chips, queso, guacamole

& salsa! We will also have Mexican Beers, soda, water & lemonade for you to enjoy!

Everyone is invited and encouraged to participate in our annual Desert Contest voted on by our residents.

For planning purposes an RSVP (total # of adults/kids attending) is REQUIRED no later than Wednesday, August 12 to Jesse at

[email protected].

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Social Committee News & Events

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Neighborhood YogaCharles Devany, Cat Mountain resident and trained yoga

instructor, would like to offer some free yoga classes by the clubhouse day and night. Please email him at [email protected] with interest and best available times.

At the time of the August Newsletter going to print, the Book Club had not selection their next quarter selections. However, updates will be posted on both the Cat Mountain Community Facebook page and Nextdoor.com.

More information will also be included in the September Issue. The Cat Mountain Book Club, established in 2012, invites new

residents to join us at any time and new members are always welcome and encouraged.

For more information contact Book Club Leader Adrienne Boer at [email protected] or look for updates on the “Cat Mountain Community” Facebook Page and on Nextdoor.com.

Cat Mountain BOOK CLUB

CHILDProtect EventDwight Granger, Cat Mountain resident along with Mutual of

Omaha Insurance held a CHILDProtect event held on July 11th at the Cat Mountain Clubhouse. The event was designed to increase awareness and educate families about how to protect their children should the unthinkable happen – a child is lost or abducted. If you were unable to attend this event, Dwight will be making the free ID booklets available at the annual end of summer bash on Sunday, August 16th.

The booklet is source in which you can attach a current photograph and record your child’s vital statistics such as fingerprints and dental records. It is designed to hold information that authorities will need if a child goes missing.

Wine ClubThe Cat Mountain Wine Club has been on hiatus over the summer

as many are traveling. However, we hope to kick off our Social’s again in September! If you would like to host an upcoming social or would like more information on organizing a future gathering please email the social committee chair, Charlene Casillas at [email protected]

Cat Mountain social clubs have been formed by residents who share a common interest. The clubs purpose is to bring neighbors together in a social setting. If you would like to start a new group, join an

existing group or take part in planning future events contact Charlene Casillas, Social Committee Chair at [email protected]

CALL 3-1-1 FOR ASSISTANCE WITH ANY NON-EMERGENCY

ACTION BY THE CITY OF AUSTINThe City of Austin provides one number, 3-1-1, that citizens may call

for things like the following:• Coyote sightings or howling – provide an exact street address, so the

trapper can locate them• Reporting trees that have fallen and block roadways or sidewalks, or

those that drag on power lines• Reporting dead animals for pickup; they must be placed at the curb,

though; City personnel are not allowed to enter our yards to gather them• Problems with loose dogs or traffic signals not working• Reporting instances of people feeding deer• And more.

Call 3-1-1 or file a request at http://austin-p1csrprodcwi.motorolasolutions.com/Home.mvc/Index. The City also has a smartphone 311 app now. See this link for more information: http://www.austintexas.gov/department/311/smart-phone-app

CALL 9-1-1 FOR EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE

The 9-1-1 emergency number gets you a response for a wide variety of issues:• Life-threatening issues – house on fire, person having a heart attack,

burglary in progress, etc.• Health-related crises – someone can’t catch their breath, incapacitated

person needs a lift out of the bathtub, and more.• If you’re unsure, err on the side of caution!

Call 9-1-1 and you will get a quick and kind response from EMS, APD, and Austin Fire Department personnel.


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Co-Chairs: Lisa Castillo at [email protected] and Faye Van

Haren at [email protected] There were no new closings in July. However, we would

like to thank the Cat Mountain Residents who contacted our co-chairs to promote their businesses in our upcoming

welcoming baskets. We will be showcasing these neighbors and their businesses

in upcoming issues so stay tuned!

If you have any additional information questions regarding the neighborhood Home Owners Association please contact Jesse Chargualaf, HOA Manager at [email protected].

Welcoming Committee CONTACT INFORMATION FOR SHERI GALLO’S OFFICE

Office line: 512-978-2110 Web site: http://district10austin.com

OFFICE STAFF: Tina Cannon, Policy Aide for Audit & Finance, Austin Energy,

Economic Opportunity, Health & Human Services, Public Safety and Public Utilities: [email protected]

Taylor Smith, Policy Aide for Housing & Community Development, Mobility, Planning & Neighborhoods and Open Spaces: [email protected]

Suzie Chase, Constituent Liaison: [email protected] Loftin-Smith, Communications Coordinator, Melanie.

[email protected]

COUNCIL MEETING DATESCouncil Meetings: 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the monthCouncil Work Sessions: 1st, 2nd and 3rd Tuesday of the monthCouncil Zoning Meetings: 2nd Thursday of the monthAustin Energy Council Committee Meetings: 4th Thursday of the

month (Entire Council)Council meetings schedule details: http://www.austintexas.gov/

department/city-council/council-meetings


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CONSTANT VISUAL SUPERVISION

LEARN TO SWIM

WEAR LIFE JACKETS

MULTIPLE BARRIERS AROUND WATER

KEEP YOUR HOME SAFER

CHECK WATER SOURCES FIRST

PRACTICE DRAIN SAFETY

BE SAFER IN OPEN WATER

LEARN CPR

DROWNING IS PREVENTABLE

NOBODY IS DROWNPROOFWATCH & KEEP KIDS IN ARM’S REACH

LEARN MORE: www.colinshope.org/RESOURCES

THESE TIPS CAN SAVE LIVESwww.colinshope.org

Children under the age of�ve are often at highest risk.

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DROWNING IS THE NUMBER ONE CAUSE OF ACCIDENTAL DEATH FOR CHILDREN UNDER FIVE, AND A LEADING CAUSE FOR CHILDREN AGES 1 - 14.

43 Texas children have already lost their lives to drowning in 2015

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