Cat Mountain Villas - January 2016

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JANUARY 2016 VOLUME 4, NUMBER 1

I hope you enjoyed the Holidays and I would like to wish you all Healthy and Happy New Year!

Our Holiday party was a huge success! Thank you to all who came to help us celebrate the end of the year. A special thanks to our Social Committee Chair, Charlene Casillas and her team of elves that helped decorate the clubhouse, prepare food and clean up.

If you have made a New Years resolution to meet your neighbors and get involved in the community, please check out the social committee news and events page for more information. We have lots of free neighborhood activities that are worthy of your attention and if you would like to start a group or activity that is of interest to you please let Charlene know and she will help you promote it.

During the end of December we made some repairs to broken walls along the clubhouse parking lot and in Mount Bonnell Cove. We are moving forward on the repair of our wall along Twin Valley Drive that collapsed in the October storms. I don’t have a schedule for the repairs just yet but hope it will begin soon into the New Year.

The Annual Meeting of the Members for the Association is scheduled for February 17th, 2016 and we will be electing 3 seats on the Board of Directors. We will likely be losing one or more directors this year. Anyone who would like to serve the community on the Board of Directors is encouraged to send in a nomination form by January 4th. The nomination form was published in last month’s issue of the newsletter or contact Jesse at the clubhouse. Please consider serving. A background in accounting and/or legal matters is a plus and would complement the talents of the

existing Board. After serving the past 4 years, I can say that I am proud of the job done by the current Board. They have managed our neighborhood and its assets with a conservative, long term approach. Nominations are due January 4th and ballots will be sent out shortly after that date. Please return your proxy immediately so we can verify we have a quorum.

We are also looking for a newsletter editor to help oversee the publishing of the Cat Mountain View. You would work with the Communications Committee and publish a simple 4-8 page newsletter every month. Our publisher Peel Inc. actually does the publication work; we just have to organize the content for them. Typically it consists of the social (wine, book, yoga, tennis) information and presidents message along with information from the manager. If you have any interest in helping out please contact Jesse.

Don’t forget you can stay updated on happenings in the neighborhood via our “Cat Mountain Community” FaceBook Page or by joining our neighborhood on NEXTDOOR.com. There is good local information as well as police related information available to you on the site.

Lastly, I would like to thank all the board members who have worked with me all year to maintain the quality of life here in Cat Mountain Villas. It’s been a pleasure working with you all and Jesse this year!

Best Regards,Bryan HarterCat Mountain HOA | President

Happy New Year!

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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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The 2016 election ballots will be distributed by mid-January and we would ask that you please return the proxy a soon as possible so we can meet our quorum.

2016 Maintenance Assessment (Homeowners Dues):The 2016 Coupon Books were sent out in early December. The

coupon book is for homeowners that are not using online payment method to pay their homeowner dues. Please let the Manager know if you did not receive your coupon book by calling the office at 512-451-3884 or email at [email protected]. Note: Homeowners that are now paying online will continue unless they change their payment method.

Walls and Street Repairs:We are moving forward on wall repairs along Twin Valley Drive.

Hope to begin early 2016. We are also working with vendors to make street repairs along many of the private roads in the Cat Mountain Villas.

Trees:If you see trees that interfere along the sidewalks or roads, please

let the manager know.Dogs:

There has been a recent increase in the amount of feces noted around the sidewalks and trails. Please pick up after your dog while walking. Someone has been leaving red bags next to, on top of and sometimes inside mail boxes; this is just disrespectful of others. In the last case it is a federal offense.

There have been numerous complaints about dogs barking late at night after 1:00AM and around 4:00AM to 6:00AM. Specifically the dogs are in the Fern Hollow, Balsam Hollow

And Mount Bonnell Road. One dog in particular is often locked in the garage and barks incessantly during the day. If you put your dog outside please monitor them, if needed we can start fining homeowners who violate the HOA Covenants.

Tennis Courts:As the weather cools off, we have a group of players interested in

getting together on Sunday mornings. Please check out the social section for more info. Tennis court keys are available from the manager for a $10 deposit.

Swimming Pool:The pool is closed for the season. We planning to do some minor

maintenance around the pool area this winter and it should be in great shape for the spring.

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

2016 ELECTION

January 2016 Manager’s Report


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Environmental Control Committee

Productive Year for the ECC—Our

Environmental Control Committee

This has been a busy year for the members of the ECC! Our charge from the Bylaws includes the review of all planned improvements made on homeowner lots—houses, yards, landscaping, alterations to existing homes and also approval of new construction. (Requests for changes to the common area go directly to the Board of Directors rather than to our committee).

Some of the projects that have been reviewed and approved this year have included the following:• new decks/deck modifications, as extensions• new garage doors or color changes to existing doors• solar panels (many neighbors are making this investment)• fences—new, modified, repairs• walkways and handrails• new screened porches• new roofs• repair of extensive water damage to the exterior of homes

(unfortunately from all the rains)• new construction homes• landscaping• lightening rod systems to the roof (some have had lightening

strikes in our area)• playscape addition• color changes to the exterior of houses

The Project Approval form can be found on the Cat Mt Villas HOA website under the HOA Guidelines > Lot Improvements menu and includes a one-page form that can be completed and scanned to our Association Manager, Jesse Chargualauf.

The ECC meets twice a month (lst and 3rd Mondays). We offer neighbors within 200 feet a chance to weigh in on planned changes/improvements—they are given 2 weeks to respond in writing to the ECC. However, your talking to your neighbors in advance of your improvements can really make this go faster if they communicate their okay to the ECC within a few days.

Many thanks to the current ECC team: Angela Clark, PhD, Chair; Ed Gardner; Joanie Arrott; John Wolfe; and Elise Bright. Lee Blanchard has served as a consultant on several projects, and the ECC is staffed by Jesse, our Association Manager.

Wednesday, February 177:00 PM

Cat Mountain ClubhouseWe will be voting on three open Board positions…we are looking

for talented folks to guide the HOA in the coming years.We will review the past year’s financials, discuss the activities of the

year and give guidance to where we are headed and the challenges we face.

We are looking for volunteers to help with the social committee, welcoming committee, communications committee (social media, website, and newsletter), environmental control committee.

Refreshments and dessert will be served.

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JANUARY 2016SOCIAL COMMITTEE NEWS & EVENTS

HOLIDAY PARTY REVIEWWe had a great turnout for the Holiday party with over 75 residents

in attendance. I would like to thank our volunteers who graciously step up each year to help setup, decorate, cook and clean. Elves such as Bryan Harter, Jesse and Gay Chargualaf, Marc and Gail Dully, Lisa Castillo, Faye Van Haren and Dr. Angie Clark are truly appreciated!

We were fortunate enough to collect a number of items for the animal shelter and would like to thank Gail Dully for acting as our liaison to the charity.

Please see the enclosed calendar for all upcoming events in 2016. Hope all residents continue to come out and help build our neighborhood into a thriving community!

WINE SOCIALThank you to Laurie Gamble & Michael Ibison for hosting a

wonderful “Welcome to America” wine social last month.Over 25 Cat Mountain residents took part in a potluck honoring

Michael for receiving his American Citizenship and many delicious American Wines were sampled.

Due to the holidays the Wine Socials will be on hiatus in January but will pick back up in February. Please see the next issue for more

details.Also, All Wine Social information is updated on the “Cat Mountain

Community” face book page and on Nextdoor.comIf you would like more information, to be included in wine club

emails or would like to host a future social, please contact Charlene Casillas, HOA Social Committee Chair at [email protected]

CYCLING & WALKING GROUPNew Cat Mountain Resident, Debra Hale would like to organize a

neighborhood walking and/or cycling group if anyone is interested. If you would like to join her or have any questions please email her at [email protected]

BOOK CLUBTo commemorate MLK day, our January selection is Death of a

King, by Tavis Smiley. We will meet the day after MLK holiday, on January 19th, at 6:30 PM to discuss the book.

Synopsis:A revealing and dramatic chronicle of the twelve months leading

up to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s assassination.Martin Luther King, Jr. died in one of the most shocking

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assassinations the world has known, but little is remembered about the life he led in his final year. New York Times bestselling author and award-winning broadcaster Tavis Smiley recounts the final 365 days of King's life, revealing the minister's trials and tribulations -- denunciations by the press, rejection from the president, dismissal by the country's black middle class and militants, assaults on his character, ideology, and political tactics, to name a few -- all of which he had to rise above in order to lead and address the racism, poverty, and militarism that threatened to destroy our democracy.

Smiley's DEATH OF A KING paints a portrait of a leader and visionary in a narrative different from all that have come before. Here is an exceptional glimpse into King's life -- one that adds both nuance and gravitas to his legacy as an American hero.

The book club is open to all ages and if you would like more information please contact book club leader, Adrienne Boer at [email protected] or look for updates on “Cat Mountain Community” Facebook page and on Nextdoor.com

IS YOUR NEW YEARS RESOLUTIONTO GET HEALTHY?

If so, join our neighborhood yogi Charley Devany for his FREE yoga class for Cat Mountain Residents!

The yoga is a combination of Vinyasa flow and posture holding sequences open to ALL ages and abilities.

Charley had been holding his classes on the patio of the clubhouse, however, to the uncertainty of Texas winter weather, we moved the class indoors for the month of January on the following dates/times:

Wednesday, January 66:00-7:00 PM

Cat Mountain ClubhouseWednesday, January 13

6:00-7:00 PMCat Mountain Clubhouse

Wednesday, January206:00-7:00 PM

Cat Mountain ClubhouseWednesday, January 27

6:00-7:00 PMCat Mountain Clubhouse

If you have any questions regarding the class please email

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[email protected] and check out his Instagram “yogichasTop 10 Yoga Benefits

Weight loss, a strong and flexible body, glowing beautiful skin, peaceful mind, good health – whatever you may be looking for, yoga has it on offer. However, very often, yoga is only partially understood as being limited to asanas (yoga poses). As such, its benefits are only perceived to be at the body level and we fail to realize the immense benefits yoga offers in uniting the body, mind and breath. When you are in harmony, the journey through life is calmer, happier and more fulfilling.

With all this and much more to offer, the benefits of yoga are felt in a profound yet subtle manner. Here, we look at the top 10 benefits of regular yoga practice.

1. All-round fitness2. Weight loss3. Stress relief4. Inner peace5. Improved immunity6. Living with greater awareness7. Better relationships 8. Increased energy9. Better flexibility & posture10. Better intuition

We have had numerous requests for recommendations of contractors, painters, roofers, landscapers, yard maintenance, babysitters, dog walkers, nannies, masons, pest control, plumbers, electricians, solar panel representatives, handy men, carpenters, hardwood flooring & tile work, etc…from residents in the neighborhood.

If you can recommend someone that you have used personally. Please email the information to Jesse at [email protected] and we will keep it on file and make the information available to our residents. We could possibly add it to the website in the future.

If you need a contractor or help around the house, please also let us know and we will try to steer you to honest, reliable help.

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