Bella Vista - September 2011

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Bella Vista

September 2011 Official Publication of the Bella Vista Homeowners Association Volume 3, Issue 9

BELLA VISTA

Upcoming Events

Letter FromTHE PRESIDENT

Hello Neighbors, Hopefully we’ve gotten some rain by the time you receive this issue, but if not,

it is possible to follow the voluntary watering schedule and still take care of your trees. Due to the severe drought conditions we are experiencing your trees may be distressed and a slow, thorough watering on your designated watering days can help preserve your investment. Trees are important for several reasons such as providing shade which can reduce utility expenses, enhancing the “curb appeal” and adding to the overall property value.

Please refer to the “tree watering.pdf” guide in this issue or on the Bella Vista website for additional information on care of trees during drought conditions.

Sincerely, Veronica ([email protected])

Bella Vista Website: http://www.bellavista-hoa.com/bellavista

Alert! All homeowners with alarm system monitoring should notify your alarm

service provider to direct emergency calls to 512-476-4333 which will dispatch to the Volente Fire Department instead of Cedar Park.

BOARD REPORTThe Board last met on August 3 and

suspended all letters for landscaping due to the severe drought conditions and reviewed the standard monthly reports including collections, DCCR violations and financial information.

Per the annual meeting, the Board has published information in this issue that was requested and presented at the meeting in May including annual expenses, project updates, violations and the process for amending the bylaws and deed restrictions. As you may know, the recent legislative session resulted in changes to laws affecting HOAs; therefore, we will need to amend the Bella Vista bylaws and deed restrictions later in the year and more information will be forthcoming.

If you have any questions regarding the information included in this issue, please contact one of the Board members. The entire presentation is available on the Bella Vista website in the “documents” section for your convenience.

Sincerely,Bella Vista HOA Board of Directors

NEIGHBORHOOD GARAGE SALE - October 1stFALL FESTIVAL/PUMPKIN GROWING CONTEST - October 29th

SANTA & PONY RIDES - December 10th

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Real Manage Metrics for 2010345 ....................... Calls logged644 ....................... Emails received334 ....................... Statements and late notices mailed246 ....................... Vendor invoices processed 68 ....................... ACC Requests received261 ....................... DRV letters mailed (landscape, fencing) 26 ....................... New homeowners

Bella Vista Maintenance 2010-2011:• Mortar repairs at roundabouts & pool• Replaced street light at Corabella cul-de-sac• Entrance monument roofs rebuilt at Plaza Bella Way• Perimeter fence tile caps replaced• Two auto vs. Fence repairs • Sidewalk at Berardi & Dies Ranch repaired • Multiple Irrigation repairs due to harsh winter • Annual mulch application• Replace shrubs and perennials at entrances, pool and

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Yard of The MonthAugust 2011

Congratulations to Wayne & Yvonne Caswell of 2613 Salerno Place.

Recipe of the MonthINGREDIENTS

Enjoy!

TORTILLA SOUP

• 1 Onion, chopped• ¼ Cup oleo• ¼ Cup flour• 6 cans chicken broth• 3-4 chicken breasts;

cooked and chopped• 2 - 4 oz. cans chopped green chilies• 1 can diced Rotel tomatoes or

1 can diced tomatoes• 2 T chili powder• 2 tsp. garlic salt• 1 T Cumin• 8 Corn tortilla chips, cut up• 2 chopped avocados• shredded Monterey Jack Cheese

Combine oleo and flour. Brown. Add broth, tomatoets, chilies, chicken, chili powder r, cumin , garlic salt. Simmer for 1 hour. Saute onion and chips. Add to soup. Pour over cheese and avocados. Optional: Add sour cream.


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GETTING READY FOR SCHOOL

Navigating the private school admission process can be a daunting task. With all your options, deadlines and paperwork to fill out going it alone is not for the weak at heart. Ideally you should begin your search for the right private school a year in advance of when you actually want to enroll. This simple guideline is designed to give parents an overview of a typical private school admissions process. Please make sure you double check with the specific schools that you are interested in to find out detailed information about each school’s admission process.

AUGUST • Create a list of schools you are interested in • Talk with a school placement consultant about assisting your family

with your school search • Develop a criteria list of what you are looking in a school

SEPTEMBER• Attend the K-12 Private and Independent School Fair• RESEARCH. RESEARCH. RESEARCH.• Narrow down list of schools that meet your needs• Arrange school tours and attend open houses

OCTOBER• Request admission packet from best match schools• Arrange for any SSAT/ISEE test preparation• Register for SSAT and ISEE and any other entrance exam• Ask persons for letters of recommendation

NOVEMBER - DECEMBER• Take any entrance exams• Wrap up school visits and interviews• Complete written school admission applications including essays

JANUARY—FEBRUARY• Submit all school application materials• Request and complete financial aid forms• Complete interviews• If you are just starting to look for a school– RESEARCH.

RESEARCH.RESEARCH!MARCH

• Decision letter for schools with January—February deadlines arrive mid-month

PUBLIC OPTIONS:(Continued on Page 5)


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• Visit your local charter and magnet school to pick up application• Turn in application one to two weeks early• April—May• By the end of May, all schools including magnet and charter

school will have sent letters informing perspective students of their admission status

• If you were accepted into a school or school(s). Let respective schools know of your decision to attend or not.

JUNE—JULY• Get ready for a summer of fun if your new school offers a summer

program• Enroll in enrichment courses to beat summer brain drain• Start getting ready for back to school—it’ll be here before you

know!

Getting Ready for Scool- (Continued from Page 4)


Bella Vista

Droughts are a Drain on Lake travis.

Due to the current drought, Cedar Park’s watering schedule is now mandatory.

Odd-numbered addresses water on Wednesdays & Saturdays.Even-numbered addresses water on Thursdays & Sundays.

Help us conserve Lake Travis.Learn more at WaterIQ.org.

The WATER IQ logo is a licensed service mark of the Texas Water Development Board.

Omar is a sweet, loving boy—and he almost always has a smile on face! While he is extremely active and loves to play sports and be outside, Omar does well academically and is a very polite young man. Omar, who turns ten in November, needs an active and involved family who can provide him with consistent expectations, boundaries and structure. An abundance of support and patience will help Omar achieve success in his promising young life.

To find out more about Omar, please contact Grace Lindgren, LMSW, Wendy’s Wonderful Kids Recruiter, at the Adoption Coalition of Texas (512) 810-0813 or [email protected]. Adopting a child from the foster care system requires little or no cost to the adoptive family and funding may be available to help the adoptive family support the child or sibling group. To learn more about the foster care adoption process, please call the Adoption Coalition of Texas at (512) 301-2825, email [email protected] and visit our website at http://www.adoptioncoalitiontx.org

ADOPTION COALITION

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Bella VistaPROCESS FOR

AMENDING DCCRs:The Master Declaration can be amended by obtaining

approval of the owners of lots representing at least 70% of all lots of the Association (See Section 8.03 of the Master Declaration). Approval would be provided in a form which references the proposed amendments and the form should be signed by all owners of the lots. The form can be designed to allow owners to approve some amendments and deny others, if the amendments are not interrelated in some way.

If and when sufficient approvals are obtained, a formal amendment document will be needed that is signed by the President and Secretary of the Board (and notarized) verifying approval of the amendments in accordance with Section 8.03 of the Master Declaration. That document will be recorded in the deed records of the county and the amendments will be effective upon recording of the formal document.

To begin the process it is best to obtain general descriptions of the proposed amendments (versus specific language) which can be reviewed to determine the appropriate language for the actual amendments. Typically, the amendments will be set forth in a detailed document for member review indicating the exact proposed language, what the prior provision said and why the change is proposed or needed.

PROCESS FORAMENDING BYLAWS:

The Bylaws can be amended at the annual member meeting or at a special member meeting. Amendments require a majority vote of those present in person or represented by proxy, provided a quorum is established (See Article XIII of the Bylaws). It is best to draft the proposed amendments in advance to avoid internal conflicts in the document or possible conflicts with state law. If considered at an annual meeting, it is not legally required to include the item on the agenda specifically or to provide advance notice of the actual amendment, although I recommend those actions to give advance notice of what will be considered. If advance notice is given it is more likely to be understood and perhaps approved. If considered at a special member meeting, it must be on the agenda and advance notice of the proposals should be provided.

After an amendment to the Bylaws is approved, it will need to documented in a recordable form and recorded with the county. The amendments will be effective when approved.

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