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June 2014 edition of the Laurel Creek newsletterTRANSCRIPT
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LAUREL CREEK
June 2014 Official Newsletter of the Residents of Laurel Creek Volume 1, Issue 6
LAURELCREEK
Hello!! Well, we are into summer now and lots of good weather so far
this year. Children will be out of school so we need to watch our speed on the streets in Laurel Creek to help them stay safe.
I am sure everyone has noticed the deed restriction signs. These signs are for everyone in Laurel Creek and outside of Laurel Creek. They are a reminder to all of us but we have many new neighbors who may or may not be aware of the deed restrictions for Laurel Creek.
Thanks to those of you have responded in a positive manner regarding your dog off leash. It is greatly appreciated and a positive response within keeping the laws of the state and county. An agenda item has been requested regarding some type of alternative regarding our dogs for our next regular meeting.
Please remember to put your trash out after 6 PM on the evenings before trash pickup.
We are still waiting on our management company for a surveyor for the basketball court property regarding our putting up a privacy fence.
Have a safe and happy summer.
Our Community
The Laurel Creek Architectural Control Committee works closely with the Home Owner Association to review applications for making improvements or changes to the neighborhood homes. Their purpose is to maintain the Deed Restrictions so our neighbor’s homes can be kept to the high standards set by the original founders of this community. There are currently three members who volunteer for this community service. Anyone interested in volunteering for a position may contact Sterling Management for more information.
ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL COMMITTEE
EXTERIORIMPROVEMENTS
Because Laurel Creek is a Deed Restricted Community, any changes that you wish to make to the exterior of your home must first be approved by the Architectural Control Committee (ACC). This includes roofing, decks, swimming pools, fence replacement, painting – even if you are re-painting using the same color, tree removal, door re-staining, etc. For a complete list, or if you have any questions about a planned project, please contact Sterling at 832-678-4500. Exterior Improvement Application forms are available online at Sterling’s website at www.sterlingasi.com.
The ACC members are volunteers who act as quickly as possible to review each application; however please remember that they have 60 days to render a decision. Please do not start any work until you have received written approval from Sterling.
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LAUREL CREEKCOMMUNITY CONTACTS
NEWSLETTER INFO
IMPORTANT NUMBERS
BOARD OF DIRECTORSBecky Lacy .............................................................. PresidentTom Tamaborello .............................................Vice President Vince Barrale ............................................................SecretaryRay Beishline............................................................TreasurerSue Beishline .............................................................DirectorTo reach a Board Member, please email [email protected]
Sterling Association Services, Inc. ................................................servicedesk@sterlingasi.com .................................................................... 832-678-45006842 N. Sam Houston Parkway W., Houston TX 77064Mailing Address – P.O. Box 38113, Houston TX 77238-08113Association ManagerFrank Cario ..........................................frank@sterlingasi.comAdministrative AssistantJanine Cruz ....................................... janine @sterlingasi.comCall Before You Dig ............................................................... 1.800.DIG.TESS ..................................................................1.800.344.8377Street Light Outagewww.centerpointenergy.com (Have light number) .....................................................................713.207.2222Texas Department of Public Safety Crime Service ............................................ http://records.txdps.state.tx.usPolice Information If you witness a crime or suspicious activity call Pct. 4 Constable ........................................................ 281.376.3472 or 911Cy Fair Volunteer Dept. (Ambulance) ....................................... (Non-emergency) 713.466.6151Poison Center ..................................................................1.800.222.1222Please remember: We do not live in the City of Houston but in Harris County. Inform the emergency operator of this to assure a more prompt response.
Street Light Outages Centerpoint ..................................................713.207.2222 ............................................. www.centerpoint.com/outage
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EDITORFrank Cario [email protected] .....................................................................832.678.4500Janine Cruz .......................................... [email protected]
NEWSLETTER PUBLISHERPeel, Inc. ......................... 888-687-6444, www.PEELinc.comAdvertising ................................... [email protected]
Your pet must be on a leash while off your property.
Please be a responsible pet owner and pick up after your pet.
Laurel Creek IS A BEAUTIFUL PLACE TO LIVE
LEASH LAWS FOR HARRIS COUNTY
Let’s keep it that way!
Our next scheduled Board Meeting is June 19, 2014 at the Mauna Loa Windfern MUD building at 6:30 p.m. All Homeowners are welcome to attend and have the opportunity to address the Board. The general Board Meeting agenda is as follows:
I. Call to Order General Session Approval of Agenda Approval of MinutesII. Guests or Homeowners to Address the Board III. Financial ReportIV. Old BusinessV. New BusinessVI. Executive Session a. Collection Report b. Attorney Status Report c. Deed Restriction ReportVII. Adjournment
BOARD MEETING
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• Garage Floor Epoxy• Custom Staining• Roofing• Gutter Repair/Replacement• Faux Painting• Door Refinishing• Window Installation• Trash Removal• Ceiling Fan/Light Fixtures
MOTORIZED VEHICLES
Absolutely NO motorized vehicles on any of the greenbelts in Laurel Creek. They are strictly prohibited.
As of May 7, 2014 we had received 77 of the 160 petitions needed. Please remember to mail yours to Sterling and contact Frank or Janine at Sterling if you need one.
20MPH
SPEEDLIMITSIGNS
If your dog is frequently outside in your yard for several hours, please ensure that your dog does not bark incessantly. Noise caused by barking dogs can be a source of stress and impact one's health and relationship with your neighbors. Noise pollution is proven to cause heart disease, high blood pressure, and stroke, is a general threat to health and wellness and impacts the quality of sleep by disrupting sleep cycles. Chronic stress can lower your immunity to all diseases.
Barking Dogs
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A home should be a sanctuary and a safe haven. You can ensure that you and your loved ones remain out of harm's way in the precincts of your homestead.
To avoid all kinds of accidents you should make it an accident-proof dwelling. It's really simple if you observe specific steps to keep mishaps at bay.
Here are 10 easy ways to make your home safe and secure. These will help you take care and protect yourself, family members and house-guests. Employ these effective tips:
1. Keep interiors and exteriors well lit. This is important at nighttime and also in winters when daylight is not very effective. Critical areas that need to be illuminated are the stairs, outdoors and foyers.
2. Never leave electrical problems pending at any point. The slightest fluctuation should be attended immediately. Make it a cardinal rule to switch off appliances after use.
3. Smoke alarms are a necessity and you must have the very best. Practice regular safety drills with your family to ensure awareness of procedures.
4. Keep ordinary appliances safely as they could be dangerous. Especially with kids around. Make electrical outlets safe by safety plugging and child proofing them. Keep sharp objects like scissors, knives, weapons and match boxes out of reach.
5. Ensure locks and bolts on doors and windows are in order and tamper-proof. Keep an eye out for suspicious characters and never invite strangers into your home. Teach your children not to entertain queries from strangers.
6. Do not share information about working or school hours. Teach family members to avoid telling people about schedules and routines. Do not put personal information online and never respond to voicemails.
7. The risk of accidents goes up when you are getting maintenance or repair work done. Ensure safety and precaution and be prepared to react quickly to accidents or injuries.
8. Do not attempt repair work of appliances involving undue risk. Many home accidents are the result of improper tampering with tools like lawnmowers and trimmers.
9. Maintain caution when driving vehicles in or out of your home. If you are backing the car up, watch out for children and pets on the road.
Make sure you don't leave stuff on stairs that may cause people to trip and fall. Be watchful when clearing snow from pathways that you do not heap it up in areas where people might walk.
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