Cherry Creek on Brodie Ln. - September 2012

Cherry Creek View

News from the Cherry Creek on Brodie Lane Neighborhood

Message from the Board

September 2012 Volume 8, Number 9 www.cherrycreekonbrodie.org

Yard of the Month

Thank you to the three Cherry Creek on Brodie Lane residents who attended the Neighborhood Watch seminar Tuesday August 7th. We need more participation with the program if we want to keep our neighborhood safe.

There was a very informative program and we got to meet the officer in charge of our area. The next program will be Tuesday September 4th. This will be a very informative presentation, so put it on your calendar. Check out the educational videos shown at the seminar. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4sPwZMsYdRo [Abridged] Confessions of a Burglar (Protect Yourself) http://richardsontx.swagit.com/play/12282010-117/ We will be setting up additional meetings for our neighborhood informing residents on preventing problems in the future.

We would also like to thank the three residents who paid their dues after reading our note posted on each home.

Next time you go to the front entrance, please notice how nice the landscaping is kept, and the new lighting that welcomes you into our neighborhood. Remember - it is the dues paying residents who provide this. Everyone in the subdivision should be paying your annual $60 dues so we can continue to pay for and add new amenities for your benefit. There are 247 homes in this neighborhood, and there are still 199 of you who have not paid annual dues.

Just think what we could accomplish if EVERYONE paid what equivalents to $5 a month!

National Night out for Texas is Tuesday October 2 and we would like block hosts to step up for gatherings on their block (Street). Cherry Creek on Brodie Lane Home Owners Association will furnish food and drinks so neighbors can get to know each other.

Sam Taylor

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Congratulations to Michael and Mandy Henry of 9508 Tea Rose!! They have more than September Yard of the Month to celebrate. The Henry’s welcomed twins Simon and Zoe to the family on July 19th. Although the happy new parents enjoy working in the yard, Mandy admits that Longhorn Landscape has helped out this summer. After searching for the right company to replace the lawn (lost during last year’s drought) and maintain the sprinkler system, they remembered that Longhorn has been performing maintenance at the neighborhood’s entrance. Replacing the failing grass with Celebration Bermuda Grass has provided a soft, lush look to the yard. Celebration Bermuda Grass is a new variety that is wear-resistant, drought-tolerant, and is the most shade-tolerant of all Bermuda Grasses. These features make it a good choice for this yard which is graced by large oak, cedar, and magnolia trees.

However, the first thing I noticed was the inviting patio and fire pit near the house. This seems to be a new trend, in the neighborhood and beyond. The front patio provides a great place to enjoy the shade and interact with the neighbors. Good neighbors, lots of young children, park amenities and activities, as well as a quiet, nice place to walk Ripley (the family’s out-going corgi) is what will keep them here.

Although the Garden Gals are done for the season, we look forward to the great holiday displays and will be watching for you and your green thumbs next year!

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Cherry Creek View Association Info Cherry Creek on Brodie Lane Neighborhood Association Sam Taylor President Carla Heinrich-Tratuwein Vice President Carmen Martin Secretary Ed Neuhaus Treasurer Julie Gaitan Newsletter Editor Erica Taylor Events Coordinator Valerie Learman Yard Of The Month Organizer Bonny Edwards NeighborhoodGreeterOrganizer http://www.cherrycreekonbrodie.org board@cherrycreekonbrodie.org

We invite you to join our neighborhood association. Annual dues are $60. (See application form: CCoBLNA- it's your neighborhood.) Please mail your dues to:

Sam Taylor, President

CCoBLNA

PO Box 150127

Austin, Texas 78715-0127 Checks can be made payable to CCoBLNA Our address for other correspondence:

CCoBLNA

PO Box 150127

Austin, Texas 78715-0127 We also have a drop-box attached to our entrance marquee.

This is not a US Mail box, so please don’t put your utility bill, checks, etc in it. The drop-box is intended to promote feedback to the neighborhood association, and board members check it regularly. Be sure to raise the red flag.

Neighborhood School News

By the time you read this newsletter school will be back in session.

Keep in mind that our students will be out early waiting for their bus at bus stops. Please be respectful of the school bus and obey the stop sign. Be a part in knowing about and supporting your neighborhood schools.

Cowan Elem - School Day 7:45-2:45 | Aug 27 - 1st Day of School | Sept 13 - Back-to-School Night Covington Middle School - School Day 8:15-3:30 | Aug 27 - 1st Day of School | Sept 11 - Back-to-School Night Bowie High School - School Day 8:50-4:10 | Aug 27 - 1st Day of School | Sept 12 - Back-to-School Night

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The Responsibilities of Our Neighborhood

The real estate market in our neighborhood has remained fairly positive the last several years. This is a good thing for Cherry Creek. It means our home values have remained steady and actually have increased and families want to live here! However it’s important that prospective buyers know the facts when considering our neighborhood. Recently a flyer on a home for sale in Cherry Creek had stated “No HOA Fees”. This is not true. We do have a Home Owner Association with fees. The fee is $60.00 per year. The realtor was contacted and made aware of this and she agreed to make corrections as well as advise future home buyers. The membership fee collected goes towards the maintenance of our common property, most importantly the front entrance. Recently we spent $1000 to repair our lights on the signs to our neighborhood. Thanks to the 57 members who have currently paid we were able to take care of this expense. We also are responsible for maintaining the landscaping at the front entrance. Whether you are new to Cherry Creek or have been here a number of years please become a member and help keep the integrity of our neighborhood.

Information from Spot Crime

7/18/2012 - Assault on 33XX Silk Oak Dr 7/30/2012 - Burglary on 31XX Silkgrass Bend 7/30/2012 - Burglary on 93XX Tea Rose Trail 7/30/2012 - Burglary on 32XX Grasshopper Drive 7/31/2012 - Burglary on 33XX Silk Oak Drive The Austin Police Dept sponsored a Neighborhood Watch program on Aug 7th which was helpful in getting the word out about how a criminal thinks. Always lock your car doors, don’t leave valuables in your car, keep garage doors closed day and night, keep your porch lights on at night, keep bushes low close to your house, close your blinds and/or curtains when you are not at home.

These are a few things to keep in mind for your safety. We are planning a neighborhood watch program for Cherry Creek and need neighbors to volunteer to be a block captain for their street and get their neighbors involved to keep an eye out for any criminal activity. We need everyone’s eyes and ears to let the criminals know we are watching. There is a follow-up Neighborhood Watch meeting on September 2 to answer our questions on how to implement this program.

Development News on Deer Lane

This a response sent to a neighbor concerning Deer Lane between Brodie Lane and Coastal Drive from the Street & Bridge Division, Public Works Department.

Street & Bridge has now received approval for major repairs Copyright © 2012 Peel, Inc.

Cherry Creek View Teenage Jobseekers

Pet Sit/Cages or tanks

The following young people are interested in making a little extra money. If your child would like to be included, removed or updated on the Web and in the next issue of our newsletter, please contact your Association at board@ cherrycreekonbrodie.org. All information for the newsletter must be received by the 5th of each month. We will update the Web as necessary. Names and phone numbers must accompany parental permission. Parents or guardians must submit and validate all information. We would like the young person’s first name, last initial, age, phone number and what jobs he or she can do. If you have a skill that is not listed, please submit it and if possible, we will add it to the list.

Window Washing

Car Washing

Lawn Care

Plant Sitting

Pet Sit/Dogs or Cats

Babysitting

NOT AVAILABLE ONLINE Abby R., 18................. •.............•...... •......................................... 282-2145 Morgan R. 16.............. •.............•...... •......................................... 282-2145 Kellyn S.#*, 18............ •................................................................. 282-5215 Sarah S.,18................... •.................................................................282-9678 Stephanie W., 17......... •................................................................. 292-8742 * Denotes CPR training + Denotes first-aid training # Denotes Safesitter training at Brackenridge Hospital, which includes CPR and first-aid

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and resurfacing for the section of Deer Lane between Brodie Lane and Coastal Dr. We are evaluating the existing City wide re-paving program, and hope to have the Deer Lane project included in that schedule for completion by late August 2012.

As you noted, the existing section of Deer Lane between Coastal Dr and Brodie Ln is in bad shape. This is due in part to deferred maintenance in anticipation of the future extension of Davis Lane that would divert traffic off Deer Lane. For the past three - four years, only minimum spot patching was done on Deer Lane.

Unfortunately, the Davis Lane project has been delayed for an indeterminate time. As such, Deer Lane will now have to remain in service much longer than anticipated, and needs major work.

After a review of project schedules and repair options, we have approval to proceed with major repairs on Deer Lane.

Street & Bridge will be scheduling the repair work on the existing Deer Lane, and for questions about that work , please cont act us here at Street & Bridge.

The Davis Lane extension project is being managed by Mr. George Jackson, Project Manager at the CIP Project Management Office 974-7197. He remains the main contact for information about that work status and schedule.

We appreciate your concern for roadway projects and maintenance in Austin.

Ron Koehn P.E. 974-8777 Paving Operations Engineer Street & Bridge Division Public Works Department Copyright © 2012 Peel, Inc.

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