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State of the Community
JULY thru DECEMBER 2014
Shenandoah Homes Association P.O. Box 780893 San Antonio, TX 78278-0893
Website: shenandoahhomeowners.com E-mail: [email protected]
Greetings members; Our pool season as usual was a summertime fun success and has concluded at the beginning of the new school year. Speaking of the 2014/2015 school year, SHA partnered with District 8 (D8) City Council to facilitate the purchase 2” binders and materials for students entering Hobby Middle School. The HOA additionally purchased 18 bean bags for their reading resource.
Our Saturday Coffee’s resumed an every other week schedule with the advent of the Fall season. The Egg & I restaurant hosted a waffle and coffee breakfast October 18th. D8 and SAWS sponsored a tour of the Twin Oaks and Dos Rios water treatment facilities of which Debbie and David Saldaña attended on behalf of the board.
The Holiday Craft Experience continued to provide unusual Christmas gifts for purchase. Items ranged from jewelry, and embroidery to miniature clothes for “Barbie” dolls to dog leashes. Jay Cocker’s stone carvings showed great artistry.
Finally SHA partnered with D8 for our annual Christmas Party. D8 provided tamales, rice and beans. Santa Claus made a 2 hour visit to the children’s delight. The well participated event showed D8 why Shenandoah is such a neighborhood gem nestled in the middle of their council district.
Our website is becoming more and more the place to seek information about what is happening in our community. It is always being updated, so please visit it frequently. As well, like us on Facebook, another source of Shenandoah information, and one that is very popular with our members.
We hope to see you in the new year. Our next HOA members meeting is Thursday, January 15, 2015 at 7:00 p.m.
Continuing to work for you, respectfully,
Gabe Lopez / SHA President
Gabe LopezPresident
Susan PhilbinVice President
Debbie SaldañaSecretary / Treasurer
Committees:
SocialVacant
Committee Members:Julie Eakle
Architectural ControlClark Petty &
Chris Chambers
PublicityDavid Saldaña
Facilities Manager:David Saldaña
Board Members
Fire .............................. 911
Police .................. 207-7273
Clubhouse ........... 696-7564
Code Compliance ......... 311
SAFFE ................. 207-7425
D8 City Council .....207-0943
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3rd Qtr Meeting: Thursday July 17th
Annual Election Meeting: Thursday October 16th
HOA Quarterly Meetings:
Every other Saturday the clubhouse facility will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. for coffee, pastries and free WiFi. This is a great opportunity for members to catch up on community events and meet neighbors. “Saturday Coffee” will continue every other weekend for as long as participation remains strong. “Saturday Coffee” dates: 8/2, 9/06, 9/20, 10/04, (10/18 provided by Egg & I), 11/01, (11/15 last of the year) will resume 1/10/2015
Saturday Coffee:
The outdoor entry / handicap bathroom accessible at the back porch has a combination lock. Please make note of the combination: C0244
Bathroom Access:
Debbie Saldaña, your HOA board president leads a combination Zumba dance and exercise class Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Please be sure to bring stretch bands and a yoga mat.
Zumba and Exercise:
Members needing to reconcile delinquent accounts can do so through a repayment agreement plan. Without a repayment agreement plan to bring account up-to-date, all privileges including entrance into the Common Area, Rental of the Clubhouse, and use of the Pool will be suspended.
Repayment Agreements:
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Properties more than two (2) years delinquent in their HOA dues, and that have not signed a repayment agreement were sent 30 days notice of lien December 4th on their property. This action can affect your ability to acquire credit and negatively impact your credit score. Please contact our office immediately to resolve this matter.
Property Lien Affidavits:
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Access to common area is only available via electronic card issued to each member. Any lost, stolen, or misplaced cards can be replaced at a cost of $20. Additional cards may be purchased for $10. Please contact the office to schedule an appointment to receive your card @ 210-696-7564 / [email protected].
Common Area Access:
BDRC goals:1. Serve the community as a resource for solving disputes of all kinds.2. Prevent disputes from escalating.3. Provide citizens opportunity to resolve conflict through mediation.4. All services are provided at no cost.For more information please call: 210-335-2128, Cadena Reeves Justice Center, 300 Dolorosa, Suite 1102, San Antonio, TX 78205-2009. www.bexar.org/drc, email: [email protected]
Bexar County Dispute Resolution Center (BCDRC):
Congratulations to Susan Philbin, SHA’s newly elected board member and vice president. Susan was born and raised in San Antonio and has resided in Shenandoah since 1993. In her professional life, Susan holds the position of Peri-operative Administrative Analyst at Methodist Hospital. After hours, she dedicates time to serve on the Administrative Council for St. Marks Methodist Church. Susan has also spent many hours serving on our Social Committee and is responsible for developing the annual Craft Fair into the successful event it has become and also continues to help lead a weekly exercise group at the clubhouse Mon, Tue. and Thurs. For relaxation, Susan loves to read, watch movies and spend time with her Lhasa Apso dog Jack. Welcome aboard Susan.
The annual Christmas Celebration was so well attended that it is beginning to rival our 4th of July event. This year District 8 City Council partnered with SHA to provide the food which was tamales, rice, beans and ice tea. The HOA provided dessert and other goodies. Santa Claus made a two hour landing and posed for pictures with children and their families. Pictures were organized and sent to the families via email. The children received a goody bag.
Annual Election 2014:
Annual Christmas Celebration:
The following homes are the 2014 winners for the
Shenandoah Holiday Lights contest:
1st Place $50 HEB gift card:
Richard & Judith Krueger,
4030 Big Meadows
2nd Place 25 HEB gift card:
Gabriel & Candy Cabrera
4118 Goshen Pass
3rd Place $25 HEB gift card:
Daniel & Donna Saldaña,
4302 Ramsgate
Clubhouse BBQ Grill
Privileges:SHA is proud to provide picnic facilities and BBQ grill for membership enjoyment. Persons must contact the facilities manager to schedule use of the BBQ grill, no exceptions. Please adhere to the following rules: 1. Hot-ash and coals from the BBQ grill must be disposed of into the metal trash can provided once they have cooled. Attach metal lid to the top of the can. 2. All picnic tables must be left clean and free from food so as not to attract insects and pests. 3. All trash must be placed in the trash receptacles provided. Please keep in mind that disposal of coals in anything other than the provided metal trash can could be a fire hazard. Persons not adhering to these policies will lose membership privileges.
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Notice to all property owners preparing to remodel their homes or erecting a new fence:You must submit your plans to the Architectural Control Committee (ACC) for review and approval by the HOA Board of Directors before construction may begin, as stated in the “Deed Restrictions” of the Shenandoah HOA governing documents. All city permit regarding construction must be submitted with your plan. To avoid delay in your construction project, please follow the proper procedures.
Time to Remove or Replace Your Arizona Ash Tree with?:The following information on Arizona Ash trees was retrieved from Austintreeexperts.com and ehow.com.
Time Line: On average the Arizona ash matures, grows and remains healthy for 25 to 30 years. This may seem like a lengthy amount of time, but other types of trees thrive for hundreds of years.
Nickname: The Arizona ash was nicknamed the “trash tree” by horticulturist Calvin R. Finch, because of its shorter life span.
Considerations: Frequent pruning is essential to keep the ash tree healthy. The tree’s quick growth may cause branches to become tangled and die more quickly. Pruning keeps the tree healthy throughout its life span. Without proper pruning, this tree will start to experience limb failure sometime around year 15-20. Once the first limb breaks out it is a domino effect. That wound begins to decay which makes the rest of the tree weaker. Before you know it there isn’t enough canopy left to consider it a functioning tree. For tree trimming and removal contact:CROSSTREE LANDSCAPING @ 210-306-8079
Shenandoah Roof Requirements:Homeowners must notify Shenandoah ACC and Board of Directors for approval of material type to be used in new roof construction. Homeowners are limited to the following types of roof material:20-year asphalt shingle, 30, 40, or 50 year three tab dimensional asphalt shingles. Adhering to this practice maintains the integrity of Shenandoah Homes Association, and insures home values will not be impacted negatively.
Clubhouse Patio Rules:
Management would like to clarify rules regarding use of the patio during clubhouse rental events. Those renting the clubhouse have the exclusive right to the use five (5) of the seven (7) picnic tables during their event. Community members may use the two (2) remaining picnic tables closest to the patio bathroom. In the spirit of community, we ask that members respect the use of space that renters of the clubhouse have paid for.
Beautify Shenandoah: “Beautify Shenandoah” is a long-range neighborhood beautification initiative established to maintain property values and protect the integrity of our neighborhood. Homeowners are stepping forward through their home beautification projects and we are seeing the changes community-wide. We have several Block Captains and want to see that continue to expand. If you would like to become a Block Captain please send us an email at [email protected]. We encourage our members to begin taking a look at those landscaping projects that need to be done as well as trees that need trimming. Please help contribute to this process and increase your property values by tackling these and other curb appeal projects around your home.
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Misuse of Common Area Facilties:Anyone engaged in the misuse of common area facilities will be banned from the premises for a period of time as determined by the Board of Directors upon review of the infraction(s) including: hoisting children over the fence; throwing rocks in pool or on building; defacing or purposely damaging building, security cameras, tables, pool or playground equipment; improper disposal of hot coals from BBQ grill; using or directing profane or abusive language towards management, lifeguards, Board Members and membership; non-adherance to pool rules plainly posted before entering designated pool area including carrying of food, or any drink other than water in an appropriate container. Please follow rules and be safe during use of common area facilities.
Fence Construction Requirements in ShenandoahTo avoid delay in your project, please follow the proper procedures. The 6ft privacy wood fence must be constructed from either pine or cedar with 3.25” or 5.25” dog-eared pickets. Mixed fencing is not allowed. If homeowners utilize the easement as part of their fenced-in property, they are required to incorporate two gates per side into the fence construction, so that in case of an emergency utility trucks can have access to repair electrical systems or trim trees. Please refer to city guidelines for gate construction requirements. Homeowners must submit their requests to ACC and Board of Directors for approval prior to fence construction.
The Holiday Craft Experience turned out to be a moderate success despite the inclement weather. There were a total of Nine table participants with items ranging from crochet, embroidery, jewelry, dog and cat collars, leashes, and toys. Jay Cocker’s stone work carvings were a unique display of artistry and a great gift item. Handmade Barbie clothes were a hit as well. As always coffee, pastries and lunch was served. Some changes considered for next season is to hold the event in October and to bring it outdoors.
Holiday Craft Experience
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Alterations by Susan Triana: 210-697-1492
Professional seamstress in SHA All types of sewing Quick turnaround Reasonable prices Call for appointment
Space Available
Mary Kay Cosmetics Toni Cocker: 210-827-7577
Call for appointment Parties Products
Berni Hough-Wooley / Realtor Joyce Klein Realty
Bernie Hough-Wooley: 210-
Call for appointment
Space Available
CrossTree Landscaping Stephanie: 210-306-8079
Tree Trimming, Tree Removal Landscaping, Mowing Low Prices, 10% SHA Discount Free Estimates Licensed, Bonded, Trustworthy
Space Available
Space Available
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