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August 2011 Volume 1, Issue 2

Official Publication of The Chandler Creek Homeowners Association

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President’s CornerGreetings…

Here’s hoping everyone had an enjoyable and safe July 4th holiday. We appreciate everyone adhering to the “no fireworks” rules!

This month’s message comes from two presidents!

I invited Nancy Beleckis, President of the Meadows of Chandler Creek M.U.D. (Municipal Utility District) to help contribute to this month’s article since the HOA and M.U.D. are made up of the same homeowners.

The HOA and M.U.D would like to make everyone aware that there have been recent incidences of vandalism in the park affecting both HOA and M.U.D property. Unfortunately, these recent incidences have been committed by individuals residing in Chandler Creek. It should be noted that one individual recently caused significant damage to the park, affecting both the HOA and the M.U.D. This individual was arrested and the case is still pending with the prosecutor at this time.

We want to stress that vandalism and criminal mischief are serious matters and the HOA and the M.U.D. both reserve the right to seek criminal prosecution against anyone caught vandalizing HOA or M.U.D. property. In addition to the criminal penalties that one may face if caught, this type of behavior also affects Chandler Creek homeowners/taxpayers as it is your HOA

dues and tax dollars that have to pay for any necessary repairs of damaged property, etc.. This type of behavior may result in the person being banned from HOA and M.U.D properties. The park/greenbelt and the amenities located there belong to all homeowners. We should all take pride in the amenities that we have and should all strive to “protect” them.

We jointly ask residents to please report any problems with vandalism in the park to (512) 943-1389. This is the non-emergency number for the Williamson County Sheriff ’s Department.

Thanks!

�Nancy,�M.U.D.�President�&�Woody,�HOA�President�(whitten.cchoa@gmail.com)

PS – Chandler Creek HOA is now on Facebook! Search for “Chandler Creek HOA” or scan the QR code below with your smartphone. . (FYI – There are several free QR code apps available for your smartphone.)

PPS – The HOA has received bids for the replacement o f c o m m o n fences, which are currently under review. Updates wi l l be provided as available.

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HOA MAnAgeMentDirectOrs:Kim Bennink Shelley Janda Bob Wohlford

executive cOMMittee:Woody Whitten (whitten.cchoa@gmail.com) .......... PresidentRyan Putman ...................................................Vice PresidentJon Devries ...............................................................SecretaryKaren Burrell ............................................................TreasurerJim Lipa ...................................................... Member at Large

MAnAgeMent cOMpAny:Alliance Association Management ........512-328-6100 (main) ............115 Wild Basin Rd, Suite 308, Austin, TX 78746

Customer Service ............................................ 512-347-2888 ..................................................... info@allianceonline.net

Stacey Pye, Property Manager.......................... 512-310-2300 ......................................................spye@allianceonline.net

iMpOrtAnt nuMbersWilliAMsOn cOunty sHeriff’s Office:Main Number ................................................. 512-943-1300Non-emergency number.................................. 512-943-1389Emergencies .....................................................................911

city Of rOunD rOck Utility Billing (Water) ..................................... 512-218-5460

rOunD rOck refuse Trash Service ................................................... 512-255-4980

scHOOlsDouble File Elementary ................................... 512-428-7400Teravista Elementary ....................................... 512-704-0500Hernandez Middle School ............................... 512-424-8800 Stony Point High School ................................. 512-428-7000

neWsletter infOeDitOrWoody Whitten ............................whitten.cchoa@gmail.com

publisHerPeel, Inc. ......................................................... 888-687-6444Advertising ...................................... advertising@peelinc.com

Did you know?Park Information:

Chandler Creek residents have access to a very nice greenbelt/park area, but how many residents are familiar with the park rules or are aware there are park rules?

While this list isn’t inclusive, here are a few:

• Hours: Spring/Summer 5:00 am to 11:00 am. Fall/Winter 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm.

• Consumption of alcoholic beverages is prohibited. Use of illegal drugs is prohibited.

• Smoking is prohibited within 50 feet of Park facilities.• No ground fires or open flames are allowed.• Except for equipment used to assist the disabled and as explicitly

authorized by the District (M.U.D.) for official purposes, motor-driven vehicles and equipment are prohibited.

• Littering is prohibited. All refuse must be placed in trash receptacles.

• All animals, including but not limited to dogs, cats and horses, must be under tethered control within 5 feet of its owner at all times. All pet owners must clean up after their pets.

• Firearms and fireworks are prohibited.• Hurling, throwing, discharging, firing, or propelling by any

means any projectile is prohibited. Under this rule, prohibited activity includes, but is not limited to, golf activities; possession or use of BB guns, pellet guns, air guns, slingshots, bows and arrows, and blowguns; and throwing or otherwise propelling stones, darts, knives, spears, and javelins. This rule does not apply to throwing balls, Frisbees, and other similar athletic objects.

Additionally, the Williamson County Sheriff ’s Department can issue a Class C misdemeanor citation to minors (16 and younger) who are out, unsupervised, between the hours of 12 midnight and 6am on weekdays and 1am and 6 am on Saturdays.

For a full list of the park rules, please the MUDs website: www.chandlercreedmud.org.

Meeting Information:The Executive Committee for the HOA meets every 4th Thursday

at 7pm at the Wingate Inn Conference Center. All homeowners are welcome to attend. If you would like to attend, please contact Stacey Pye, property manager, for more information. The monthly M.U.D. Board of Directors meeting is held every 3rd Tuesday at 7pm at the M.E. (Gene) Johnson Building and residents are welcome to attend. For more information about the monthly M.U.D. meetings, please contact the M.U.D.’s management company, Severn Trent, for more information.

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Chandler CreekHomeowner Homework

“Survey�Says!!”If you attended the quarterly informational meeting on July 7, you

were asked to fill out a survey and we appreciate those who did (we also appreciate you having attended the meeting!).

However, we would like to hear from a larger number of homeowners. As a result, we have created a web-based survey and we’d like each household to complete the survey. You can access the survey by typing this web link into your browser:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/cchoaYou can also access the survey by scanning the QR code below with

your smartphoneWe ask that only one survey per household/address be completed.

We will compile the data to help the Executive Committee and/or share in a future newsletter.

If you do not have internet access and would prefer to fill out a paper survey, please let us know and we can send you a paper copy.

Note: If you completed a survey at the July 7, 2011 meeting, you do not need to complete another one.

We look forward to your feedback. Thanks in advance for your cooperation!

Delinquency reportBelow is the latest available data for delinquencies in the Chandler

Creek HOA. The Executive Committee is committed to ensuring that these homeowners are held accountable for their past due accounts.

The data below is current as of July 11, 2011.Top 10 Delinquent accounts

1xxx Champion Drive $15,963 1xxx Lantana Drive $12,136 5xx Pheasant Ridge $12,036 1xxx Laurel Path $11,085 1xx River Crossing Tr $ 8,586 7xx Ranier Ln $ 8,156 2xxx Balsam Way $ 7,575 1xxx Water Spaniel Way $ 7,435 1xxx Champion Dr $ 6,236 1xxx Meadowrue Cv $ 5,968 Total $89,208

All of these accounts are at the attorney. We are making progress on some; however, some are on the HOA foreclosure list.

Of the remaining delinquent accounts, there are 62 homeowners that owe in excess of $1,000 to the HOA. These 62 accounts total $193,360. Most of these accounts are at the attorney’s office as well.

covenant violation Data June�2011

The property manager for the Chandler Creek HOA performs property inspections twice a month. During these inspections, any covenant violations observed are noted and a violation notice is sent to the homeowner. For the last two years, the property manager also takes pictures of the violations, which can be sent to the homeowner upon request.

Here IS a BreakdoWn oF THe TyPeS oF vIolaTIonS noTed For THe MonTH oF June 2011: Trash receptacle in view: 102 violations General yard maintenance: 78 violations Trash and debris in view: 29 violations Detailed yard maintenance: 24 violations Fence in disrepair: 18 violations Inoperable Vehicle in view: 14 violations Boat/Trailer in view: 11 violations Garage Door in disrepair: 2 violations Portable basketball goal: 1 violation

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Kim's Cooking Cornerby Kim benninK, Director

(see other recipe)¾-1C ricotta cheese1/3-1/2 C grated parmesan cheese1 egg, slightly beaten2 tbs dry seasoned bread crumbs2 tbs dried chives or parsley1 tsp fresh ground nutmeg1 ½ C shredded mozzarella cheese

PreParaTIon: Preheat oven to 350.

Spray a 13”x9” baking dish with Pam or Olive Oil spray.

Put about half of the pasta sauce in the bottom of the baking dish.

Boil the shells according to package directions – DO NOT OVERCOOK!

Once done, drain them and place in a layer on the bottom of the pan open sides up.

In a medium mixing bowl, combine the squash, ricotta cheese, parmesan cheese, egg, bread crumbs, chives and nutmeg.

Place the squash mixture into the shells.

If you have extra squash filling left after filling all of the shells, just dollop it around the shells.

Pour the remaining pasta sauce over the stuffed shells coating them all well.

Top with the shredded mozzarella.

Cover the dish with foil and back for about 20 minutes.

Remove the foil and bake an additional five minutes or until sauce is bubbling on the sides of the pan.

This dish goes nicely with tossed salad and garlic bread and will feed 6 -8.

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Greetings fellow Chandler Creek residents! In keeping with my plan to post yummy recipes using fruits and veggies that are in season, here are two recipes for yellow squash.

Easy�Summer�Squash

IngredIenTS:8-10 fresh 6-8 inch yellow summer squash

(the fresher the better!)1 ½ - 2 medium yellow or white onions peeled and diced¾ stick butter or margarine1 tsp salt

PreParaTIon:Clean and slice the squash into ¼ inch slices.

Put all the squash in a large pot and boil it in about 2 quarts of water for around 30 minutes or until soft. Add the salt to the water as the squash cooks.

Sauté the onion in ½ stick of butter in a separate pan. It is ok if some of the onions get a little crisp, but not burnt.

Drain all squash, reserving 1/3 cup of cooking water. Combine the squash with the onions.

Stir well and then add the remaining ¼ stick butter to the pan. Simmer for about 30-35 minutes stirring and mashing periodically, add back reserved water if needed.

Season the squash with salt and pepper to taste and serve piping hot.

Now using the prepared leftover squash from above, comes this really easy main dish!

Squash�Stuffed�Shells

IngredIenTS:1 Jar (26 oz) of pasta sauc

a plain marinara or vodka sauce works quite nicely24 jumbo pasta shells12 oz (or a little more) cooked yellow squash

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M.u.D. newsNew�Restroom�Facility:

The new restroom facility is nearing completion. The restroom was opened for use during the July 4th weekend. The M.U.D. is very excited to have this much needed facility within our park.

Watering�Schedule:�The M.U.D. follows the City of Round Rock watering schedule.

Please follow the schedule below and remember to water in the early morning or late evening. Also remember to not water on Mondays because that is the water plant recharge day.

Commercial/Multi-family ..........................Tuesday and/or FridayResidential: Odd-numbered address ..Wednesday and/or SaturdayResidential: Even-numbered address ......Thursday and/or Sunday

Park�Hours:Please observe the following park hours. If anyone is in the park

at any other time, they are considered to be trespassing.

Spring/Summer 5:00 A.M. to 11:00 P.M.

Fall/Winter 6:00 A.M. to 10:00 P.M.

Management�Information:The M.U.D. is managed by Severn Trent Services. Severn Trent

Services can be reached at 512-246-0498. The M.U.D. website is: www.chandlercreekmud.org

Mark your calendars!

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August�2011Important August Dates

august 16 – Chandler Creek MUD monthly Board of Directors meeting – 7pm (M.E. Gene Johnson Bldg)

august 23 – First day of school for RRISDaugust 25 – Chandler Creek HOA monthly Executive Committee

meeting – 7pm (Wingate Inn Conference Center)

September�2011Important September Dates

September 5 – Labor Day HolidaySeptember 20 – Chandler Creek MUD monthly Board Meeting

– 7pm (M.E. Gene Johnson Bldg)September 22 - Chandler Creek HOA monthly Executive Committee

meeting – 7pm (Wingate Inn Conference Center)

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June 2011 yard of the Month Winners

Congratulations�to�the�following�homes�for�being�selected�as�one�of�the�six�Yard�of�the�Month�winners�for�June:

1034 Klondike Loop 2341 Beckwood Trail 2007 Deer Creek Trail 1601 Honeysuckle 1009 Aransas Cove 1103 Sheltie Lane

Winners receive a $25.00 Lowe’s gift card!

from the Manager’s Desk…My name is Stacey Pye and I am your Community Manager for

the Chandler Creek, HOA. One of my responsibilities as your community manager is to complete semimonthly compliance inspections of the neighborhood. During my inspections, I make sure that everyone is following the Chandler Creek HOA covenants and restrictions. Some of the most common violations are trash receptacles left in public view, boats and trailers parked in driveways, yard waste & tree limbs left on the curb, and mowing, edging, or weeding not being kept up. I understand that the heat and lack of rain have made it difficult for many to keep the lawns looking green; however, it is still important to maintain yards so that they do not become an eyesore for your neighbors.

There are many yards in the neighborhood that have not had grass in years and have turned to mostly dirt. There are many ways to bring a yard in this condition back into compliance. One success story was recently sent to us by a neighbor on River Crossing Trail. They were watering their yard regularly and it was not getting green. After receiving notice from the HOA about the needed attention to the lawn, they contacted us to share their concerns and ask that we work with them during their efforts to get the yard back into compliance. They then aerated and spread dillo-dirt and the yard was brought back to life. The problem was solved and all it took was communication.

If you ever need help or have concerns about a violation that you receive, please contact me and I will be happy to help you.

For many homes in the neighborhood, a good tree trimming will also help tremendously with struggling lawns. Please also keep in mind that tree canopies need to be maintained so that they do not impede traffic.

Another good resource for residents is the Williamson County Environmental Complaint website. If you have neighbors that have over grown back yards or anything considered hazardous to you or your neighbors on their property, please notify Alliance and also file a complaint with:

http://www.wilco.org/CountyDepartments/Constables/Precinct3/EnvironmentalComplaints

Stacey�PyeCommunity�Manager

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