OCTOBER 2014

WE� ARE � A � DEED � RESTRICTED � COMMUNITY � • � WE � ARE � A � DEED � RESTRICTED � COMMUNITY

Official Newsletter of the

Mission Bend H.O.A.

Texas - National Night Out Did you celebrate NNO on your street with friends and neighbors? NNO aligns with your HOA Board’s e!orts to build strong community partnerships. Your HOA board has partnered with the Greater Mission Bend Area Council (GMBAC) who works with your elected o"cials, the county Sheri! ’s departments, several local area businesses, and other Mission Bend HOAs to help bring our community together to combat challenges we all face. It is up to each of us to do our part with helping to promote awareness and prevent illegal activity in our community. Simple things you can do are: Notify your respective county Sheri! o"ce of any suspicious activity Report and request gra"ti removal as soon as you see it. Gra"ti abatement is free and

any reports are anonymous.

For Harris County report Gra"ti online at:http://www.harriscountyso.org/gra"ti_abatement.aspx

or call (713) 759-9454.

Fort Bend county homeowners can report online at:http://www.fortbendcountytx.gov/index.

aspx?recordid=151&page=723

Make sure to include the exact address or location of the gra"ti.

Don’t be a bystander in your own community . . .Get Involved and Take Action!

NOTICE:Per our Deed Restrictionsparking cars, pick-up trucksor any vehicle, on thelawn of your home,whether you are a renteror a homeowner,is NOT ALLOWED.

The Semi-Annual Homeowners Association Meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 22, 2014 @ 7:30 pm at the Mission Bend Club House, located at 6945 Addicks Clodine Rd. All homeowners are encouraged to attend. We will review the 2014 budget and the upcoming 2015 budget and expenses. We will also update everyone on community initiatives going on around the neighborhood.

We need 144 homeowners for a quorum to conduct the meeting. If you are unable to attend please, sign and return the proxy form so that we may have a quorum. Without a quorum of at least 144 members, we will not be able to hold an o"cial meeting.

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Greater Mission Bend Area Council (GMBAC) held its !rst Back to School event, August 16, 2014. The GMBAC provided school supplies to nearly 200 students in both Alief and Fort Bend ISDs from grades Pre-K to 8th grades. The event attributes its success to community volunteers, local business donors, the Community Volunteer Fire Department, and the New Life Baptist Church. Working together we helped prepare students for a good start to the new school year.

The GMBAC is focused on increasing visibility and socializing the importance of building community relationships. Addressing Mission Bend’s youngest citizens and their education is a great start. Want to know more about GMBAC? Check out their website at www.gmbac.com

According to Deed Restrictions homeowners are allowed only two garage sales per calendar year. If you post signs around the neighborhood to advertise a garage sale be sure to pick up the signs when it is over. Leaving outdated signs posted in public areas detracts from the neighborhood and eventually leads to litter along our streets.

Do not post garage sale signs, for sale signs, lost pet signs, etc. on public property. Posting signs on government property such as stop signs, telephone and utility posts is illegal and you can be !ned up to $50. In Ft. Bend and Harris Counties, posting bandit signs that obstructs the view of tra"c or in public rights-of-way is a Class “C” misdemeanor that can result in civil suits ranging from $500 - $1000 per violation. Report the misuse of bandit signs to your respective Constable or County Attorney’s O!ces.

Stray Dogs: Please safely secure your pets so they do not freely roam the neighborhood. Stray dogs are a nuisance and potential danger. To report stray dogs call Harris County Animal Control at 281.999.3191 or Fort Bend Animal Services at 281.342.1512

Lawn Maintenance is a critical component to the aesthetics of our neighborhood. It contributes to our home values and helps set standards for new residents. Let’s keep our lawns maintained out of respect to our neighbors and to the value of our community.

Street Lights To report street light outages call CenterPoint Energy at 713-207-2222 or online @ www.centerpointenergy.com/outage. Please have the pole number that is located on the pole and the nearest street address. Once reported, it will take about 10 – 15 business days to be repaired.

Hurricane Season usually peaks in September and October. Below are hurricane tips to help you prepare. Create an emergency basic supply kit that includes a 3 day supply of non-perishable food, water, battery powered radio, #ashlight, extra batteries, prescription medications, !rst aid kit, etc. Family emergency plan that includes an evacuation plan and a communication plan in the event you are separated. Also each family member should have a list of health risks of other family members. Stay Informed and up to date on the weather conditions.

Report deed restriction violations in con!dence. Go to our website www.missionbendhoa.gmbac.com on the Residents page.

Halloween is a fun time for our children. Ensure their safety

by following the below tips for Trick or Treat

Kids should be accompanied by a responsible adult Both kids and adults should carry a #ashlight with fresh batteries Plan a safe route for your journey Travel in a group and don’t allow anyone to go o$ on their own, there’s always safety in numbers even for teenagers Teach children to call 9-1-1 in case they have an emergency If your teen or young adult goes out with friends make sure you know where they are going, who they are going with and time to expect them back. Don’t allow kids to eat any treats until they bring them home to be inspected

Parks & RecreationCooler weather will bring more outside activities. Enjoy them in one of the many recreational parks surrounding community.McClendon Park at 3227 Summit Valley Dr has bike trails, hiking trails and a splash pad for the little ones as well as an amphitheatre, disc golf, rock climbing wall, volleyball, soccer and softball !elds, pavilions and more. Mike Driscoll Park at 13534 W Houston Center has a playground, picnic tables, and walking trailsGeorge Bush Park at 16756 Westheimer has hike and bike trails, nature trails, equestrian trails, softball !elds, pavilions, a shooting range and much more …

Take advantage of the weather and enjoysome family fun in our parks.

The Federal Railroad Administration and the Texas Department of Transportation have begun work on an environmental impact statement for the Texas Central Railway, a 240-mile high-speed rail system between Houston and Dallas.

Robert Eckels, president of Texas Central Railway, said the FRA and TxDOT issued a notice of intent June

25 to begin the environmental study. Three routes are being considered for the train, including rights of way along I-45, north along Hwy. 249 through Tomball and along a Union Paci!c path along Hwy. 290. Stops are being considered near Bryan College Station and possibly along Beltway 8 or the Grand Parkway.

Depending on how long the environmental process takes, Eckels said the project could break ground by the end of 2016 or early in 2017.

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Community Spotlight: Christian Brothers Automotive

For more information about Christian Brothers Automotive, please visit www.cbac.com or

www.cbac.com/missionbend

Christian Brothers Automotive was established in 1982 as a result of founder Mark Carr’s ambition to give Mission Bend-area car owners an automotive repair facility based on honesty, integrity, reliability and exceptional customer service, which is still the core philosophy of Christian Brothers Automotive today. Christian Brothers Automotive provides full-service automotive diagnostic testing and evaluation, maintenance programs and repair work for all domestic and foreign vehicles at each of their locations.

Christian Brothers Mission Bend Scholarship Program will o!er a scholarship to an AISD student in need of "nancial assistance and academically deserving senior attending Hastings or Elsik High School’s Automotive Program. Two Juniors one from each high school will be selected to work as an intern understudy to an experienced technician. Upon graduation the student will transition to full time employment at the Mission Bend location or one of the 23 Houston area stores, which will provide hands on experience and support so that all necessary ASE certi"cations leading to Master Technician L1 can be attained. Franchise owner, Dan Nieves wants to get involved with the students in the community and give them an opportunity to be part of our community’s future workforce as well as providing an employment source for their Houston area stores future sta#ng needs.

Help make this happen! If you have a child in the AISD or would like to see an AISD student bene"t from this program, take your car to Christian Bros. and three percent (3%) of parts and labor costs will be set aside to the Christian Brothers Automotive Mission Bend Automotive Scholarship Fund.

Architectural Control Committee Any external changes to your residence or lot requires submission of a Home Improvement Request Form at least ONE MONTH prior to the date you plan to commence the work. Work must not begin until you have been given approval by the ACC.

The MBHOA is diligent in trying to maintain standards in the subdivision, so that property values are maintained. To obtain a Home Improvement Request Form from the ACC, please contact Property Masters at 281-556-5111 or visit our website www.missionbendhoa.gmbac.com and go to the Residents page.

Recipe Corner:

Ingredients

The eight-legged cupcake sports a friendly grin. Licorice pieces help create the lengthy legs and sweet smirk.

1. Cover a cupcake with chocolate icing and sprinkles. 2. For eyes, attach M&Ms or Red Hot halves to round mints using icing. 3. Place the eyes and a candy-coated milk chocolate piece nose on the cupcake. 4. Form a smile with a small piece of red licorice. 5. Use eight long slivers of black licorice for legs and two short slivers for pincers; cut into points and insert into cupcake.

PLEASE RECYCLE Do not throw beer cans, soda cans, glass bottles, milk containers out with your Trash. Use the small rectangular blue container for these items. You pay for this service as part of your Tuesday trash pick-up!

Vehicle Violations: Commercial vehicles or vehicle purposed for commercial use, mobile homes, recreational vehicles, boats, trailers, etc. must be properly stored in your garage.

Ft. Bend & Harris County Emergency .................... 911

Ft. Bend Sheri!’s Non-Emergency ...... 281-341-4665

Community Volunteer Fire Dept. .................. 281-498-8806

Harris Co. Commissioner Radack .................. 281-463-6300

Ft. Bend Co. Commissioner Meyers ............. 281-494-9076

Harris County Sheri! ......................................... 713-221-6000

Fort Bend Sheri! ................................................. 281-342-6116

Si Environmental (water repairs & billing) ..... 1-832-490-1600

Animal Control Harris County ........................ 281-999-3191

Animal Control Fort Bend County ................ 281-342-1512

Mayor’s Anti-Gang O"ce ................................ 713-247-1576

Allied Waste (Trash Pick-Up) ........................... 713-937-9955

MBHOA Clubhouse Rental .............................. 281-879-0892

(281) 556-511111311 Richmond, Suite L-103

Houston, TX 77082

Publicity Chair ........... Volunteers needed

TITLE NAME PHONE

The next newsletter will be published in January.To place an ad or submit an article,

call Michilla Cade by December 10th, 2014.

President ........................... Michilla Cade .........281-804-6953

Vice President .................. Ron Kostelnik ........832-499-1892

Operations Manager ..... Robert Doss ...........713-933-4141

Treasurer ............................ Ben Will

Parliamentarian ............... Terry Blair ................713-819-1130

Secretary ............................ Belinda Osborn

To Reserve: Call 281.879.0892 Leave a Message with Date & Time desired; your name & phone number; Calls are returned once or twice a week, so PLAN AHEAD.

Who can Rent:1) Adult residents of our MBHOA 2) An Adult Chaperon is required fo ALL youth functions.

Rental Fee: $150.00 with a $200.00 damage deposit, paid in advance.

Payment: Cashiers’ Check orMoney Order.

Damage Deposit: Refunded if clubhouse is properly cleaned andthere is no damage to the property.

NOTE: The MB Pool is not included in the Clubhouse rental.

If you need help maintaining your lawn or with outdoor chores, the following are available to do work at reasonable rates:

Aron Pond: 281-568-1909Kimmi Cannon: 832-512-3456 (Landscaping Only, no lawn care)

Who Do I Call? MBHOA Officers

MBHOA Clubhouse Rentals

Property Masters

MBHOA Committee Chair Positions

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