Meeting was held at Tink A Tako and was called to order at 7:29 PM by President Tracy Pickering.

Minutes from meeting July 9, 2013 were read and approved.

Treasurer’s report was read and approved.

Old Business

Water:  Letters have been received with a proposed water rate hike to be effective Jan. 1, 2014.  Linda to check with Country Bend POA to see if they plan to fight.

Gravel Trucks:  No update yet.

New Attorney:  Richard has talked with another attorney & received a contract for us to consider.  The Board will discuss later.

Deed Restrictions:  12115 Manzanita – Mr. Cortez stated that he will have drawings to Linda by Sept. 12, 2013

12129 Manzanita – Ms. Saucedo was not present with her plans.

12270 Grapevine – New owner contacted by the county and lot has been cleaned up.

12153 Poinciana – New address was given to the court and the county asked that the case be placed on first available docket.

Potranco Rd. Expansion – Phase I – Now scheduled to start Jan 1, 2014

New Business:

Old Plating Company – Lot cleared and State will now test the soil and water for contaminants.

October 5 Flea Market – Volunteers solicited:  Tracy & Sharon 6-8 AM, Richard 8-10 AM, the Gillilands 10-12, and Betty 12-2 PM.  Frank Partee may try selling tacos and drinks again.  We will now require a $10 deposit to ensure that vendors pick up and remove all their trash.  If they do, deposit will be returned.

Open Forum:

Brush –  There is a pile of brush on the front easement at 12049 Grapevine that is getting bigger and blocking view from intersection.  Linda to report it to the county.

Speed Bumps – Linda to check into getting speed bumps on Silver Maple.

Stop Sign – Sharon reported that cars are still running the stop sign at Grapevine & Yellow Birch.  Linda to report it to Officer Martinez.

Next Meeting is November 12, 2013

Meeting adjourned at 8:13 PM

Meeting was held at Tink A Tako and was called to order at 7:35 PM by Vice President  Albert Siller.

Minutes from meeting May 14, 2013 were read and approved.

Treasurer’s report was read and approved.

Old Business: 

Water:  Legislation for the transfer of rate making oversight for water increases to PUC was passed.

Deed Restriction Violations:  Owners of 12153 Poinciana & 12270 Grapevine had court dates of May 15, 2013 regarding the clean up of their property.  Neither party showed.  The county has not heard yet what will be done.  I will continue to follow up.

Gravel Trucks:  Need no thru traffic signs for trucks with certain weight restrictions.  Albert to check into this further.

New Business:

Deed Restriction Letters Sent:

12115 Manzanita  Plans for buildings in back were not submitted for board approval per Deed Restriction #5.  Mr. Cortez was present and will provide plans for storage building & house addition by the next meeting (Sept 10, 2013).  The additional cars present in his yard belong to a friend and will be gone by November, 2013.

12129 Manzanita Plans for this building were not submitted for board approval per Deed Restriction #5.  Ms. Saucedo was present.  This is a storage building with guest quarters upstairs.  They are in the process of arranging to move a wood frame house from property on Grosenbacher to this lot and will then stucco it.  Richard explained deed restrictions to her in Spanish.  She will provide plans at next mtg.

New Attorney:  Richard secured the name of a law firm, Allen, Stein & Durbin that handles POAs and will contact them to secure information so decision can be made whether or not to hire them.

Potranco Rd Expansion – Phase I:  Has been delayed until Nov, 2013

Flea Market Sept 7, 2013:  Solicited volunteers for Flea Market.  Linda & Albert 5-8, Eldon 8-10, Frank 10-12 and Betty 12-2.

Open Forum:  Nothing raised.

Next meeting is Sept 10, 2013

Meeting adjourned at 8:15 PM

Meeting was held at Tink A Tako and was called to order at 7:35 PM by Pres. Tracy Pickering

Minutes from March 12, 2013 meeting were read and approved
Treasurer’s report was read and approved.

Committee Reports:
Water: Legislation for the transfer of rate making oversight from TCEQ to PUC looks like it will make it.
Deed Restrictions:  Court date has been set for May 15, 2013 at 9 AM, Justice of the Peace Precinct 2 for the properties at 12153 Poinciana & 12270 Grapevine

Old Business:
Light at Tallowood & Silver Maple will be quite costly and it was decided to table it at this time.

New Business:
Flea Market will be held June 1.  Linda & Albert will work 5 – 8, Eldon & Richard 8 – 10, Barry & Rachel Gilliland 10 – 12, Tracy & Betty 12 – 2.

Open Forum:
Complaint voiced by Mr. & Mrs. Minchew that the building built behind the house at 12115 Manzanita is possibly apartments as there are at least 8 cars there every night.  Albert will check this out.

Large gravel trucks are cutting through the subdivision from Grosenbacher to Potranco.  Tracy to check to see who we can complain to.

Plans for a workshop in the backyard of 12206 White Birch were submitted by Mr. John Thomas.  They were approved.

Next meeting is July 9, 2013

Meeting adjourned at 8:14 PM

Meeting was held at Tink A Tako and was called to order at 7:34 PM by Pres. Tracy Pickering.

Minutes from Jan 8, 2013 meeting were read and approved
Treasurer’s report was read and approved. A checking account at Security Service has been opened.

Committee Reports:
Deed Restrictions: Letter received from property at 12115 Poinciana stating that the house will be completed by April 1, 2013 unless delayed by weather. The court referred cases for the properties at 12270 Grapevine & 12153 Poinciana to Justice of the Peace Court #2 the end of January but no court dates yet.
Water: Emails were sent to Representative Cortez and Senator Uresti on Jan 10, 2013 in regards to the water legislation. No current news on status of the legislation.

Old Business:
Entry Sign: If it needs to come down we will be given plenty of notice to do it ourselves. Project has been delayed to Aug 2013 for Phase I with Phase II a year later. Nothing to be done at this time.
Community Trash Collection: A lot is involved with getting this and the POA would be responsible for everything for the entire time dumpsters are here.
Sewer Line Cost: Cost for one side of Tallowood was $250,000.00
Flea Market Dates: Dates has been confirmed with Rudy. Apr 6, May 4, Jun 1, Sep 7 and Oct 5. Volunteers were Linda, Eldon, Betty, Richard, Sharron and Albert.

New Business:
Southwest Water Company: They have some utility-funded assistance programs with information on their website.
Leak-Relief
Help2Others
Project Wishbone
Speaker Rob Johnson, Pastor, Christian Family Baptist Church: Thanked the POA for past support of church efforts. Mar 16 will be a Yard Sale with proceeds going to their Benevolent Fund. A senior track/football/soccer field to be completed in June/July with free use to the community. BBQ sold @ Bullet Hole during CHL classes and Food Bank distribution being set up & they will need volunteers.

Open Forum:
Frank suggested a light at corner of Tallowood & Silver Maple to throw light on the Bulletin Board. Tracy will check into it.
Sharon asked about sending rules on Animal control out on our mailing list & post on website. She will send to Linda.

Next Meeting is May 14, 2013

Meeting adjourned at 8:14 PM