Chandler Creek
CHANDLER CREEK
Chronicle
December 2011
Volume 1, Issue 6
Official Publication of The Chandler Creek Homeowners Association
PRESIDENT’S CORNER Whew! December is here already! It’s hard to believe that another year is about to come to a close and another one is about to begin. We want to make everyone aware of the upcoming Quarterly Meeting that will be held on Thursday, December 8, 2011 at 7pm in the community room of the Williamson County Jester Annex on Old Settlers Blvd. The 2012 budget will be presented at this meeting and we will welcome your questions and comments. Also, we have invited representatives from the City of Round Rock to attend to discuss the “Arterial A” road project and the potential impact it may have on Chandler Creek residents. Please mark your calendars in order to attend this meeting. We want to remind residents that while this time of year is the perfect time to eat, drink, make merry and go visiting, there are some not so nice folks who may be waiting to get into your house. The months of November and December are prime months for many home burglaries due to the earlier nightfall hours and the tendency that many of us have to leave for a couple of days to visit relatives. Make sure that your home is well secured, has adequate lighting, and if possible, have a neighbor or two help to keep an eye on your property. It is wise to not have gifts prominently displayed near windows and to make sure that windows are not blocked by overly tall shrubbery or other obstructions. If your home has an active alarm system, use it. Placing guards into windows and sliding glass doors is also recommended. If you notice Copyright © 2011 Peel, Inc.
someone peeking in windows or who does not otherwise belong, contact the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office at 943-1389 or call 911 in the case of an emergency. We ask all homeowners or renters in Chandler Creek to make sure to use holiday decorations appropriately. Please ensure that outside decorations are designed to be used outside and be mindful that despite a small amount of recent rains, there is still a very serious drought in place. The new LED lights that are on the market have a much smaller risk of starting a fire and do not give off the heat that older strings of lights may. We want to remind everyone that holiday decorations need to be removed in a timely manner after the season is over. We also want to remind everyone that fireworks are prohibited in Chandler Creek as well as all surrounding areas due to the drought conditions. Please be aware of this restriction. From all of us on the Executive Committee & Board of Directors to all of you, Happy Holidays, and may everyone have a safe and joyous New Year! Woody, HOA President (whitten.cchoa@gmail.com) PS – Would the homeowner who found our Yard of the Month sign way back in the summer, please contact the Management Company so that we can retrieve our sign? Thanks! Visit us on Facebook: http://www.facebook. com/chandlercreekhoa
2012 ANNUAL
Assessments
Due to the prudent financial oversight of the Executive Committee & Directors, the HOA is in better financial standing than in previous years. As a result, the Executive Committee voted to not raise the annual assessments for the coming year. The annual assessment rate for 2012 will remain at $275.00 per year. Please be aware that annual assessments are due in full by January 30, 2012. The balance you see on your annual statement may also include past due amounts, if applicable. These past due amounts plus the current assessments are due in full by January 30, 2012. The HOA will still offer payment plans to those homeowners who may need one; however, due to recent legislative changes, the HOA is restricted as to the length of time for which a payment plan may be approved. If you have questions about a payment plan, feel free to contact Alliance at 3472888 and ask for the HOA’s accounting representative. ***The annual statements are scheduled to be mailed to all homeowners the week of December 10, 2011. If you do not receive your statement within a week of this date, please contact Alliance at 347-2888 to request a duplicate.***
Chandler Creek Chronicle - December 2011
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