Willow Pointe - November 2012 by Peel, Inc.

Willow Pointe

November 2012 Volume 8, Number 11

www.willowpointe.org Deed Restrictions Enforced Official Publication of the Willow Pointe Homeowners Association, Inc.

President’s Message 2013 Assessment At the October meeting, the Board looked over our 2012 expenses to date. In 2012, we accomplished a tremendous number of things needed in the community. I personally want again thank my fellow Board members for working so hard to watch our expenses while still getting so many things accomplished. While not wanting to break tradition, the Board has decided that we will NOT be increasing the Annual Assessment for 2013…and it will remain at $448. This will be 9th consecutive year we have been able to avoid an increase. You should expect to receive your Assessment from Randall Management in November. And don’t forget, you can now pay on-line…and if you use an e-check, there is no additional cost!!! All assessments not received within 30 days of the January 1st due date will result in late fees. Elves Wanted Santa needs motorcycle riding elves on Christmas Eve from 9am-Noon to drive all around the MUD10 area (Winchester Country and Willow Pointe). For the past couple of years, Santa and his elves have made the rounds Christmas Eve and passed out candy and treats to all the good little boys and girls. If you are interested, please email santa@willowpointe.org. Stray Roundup We have had several complaints about loose animals in the neighborhood…including both dogs and cats. As a Homeowner, if you have an outside pet, it must remain in on your property at all times unless leashed. Deed Restrictions-Article X-Section 3- “ ...Any allowable pet that is kept in a household must be confined to its Owner's Lot either by constraints of a backyard fence, a leash or within the Living Unit. No animal shall be permitted to run freely away from its Owner's Lot and must be controlled by a leash.” So, if you have a pet in the backyard, ensure that the fence is in good condition and the animal remains in your backyard. If you see an animal out, do not approach it. We have had several hostile dogs in the area and do not want anyone getting harmed. Instead, call Animal Control at 281-999-3191 and let them take care of it. Copyright © 2011 Peel, Inc.

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Holiday Light Contest It is that time of year to get out and decorate your home for the holidays. The Landscape Committee will be judging the holiday decorations for Willow Pointe homes mid-December. Three prizes will be awarded in the form of Home Depot gift cards in the following amounts: First prize - $150 Second prize - $100 Third prize - $75 So, get out there and get decorating!!!

Holiday Parking November kicks off two festive months of increased activity in our neighborhood with parties and family gatherings. During this time, please be respectful of your neighbors. If you are having a gathering, let your neighbors know in advance that they might be impacted. When sending out invites, ask party guests not to park behind driveways, too close to intersections, or in the middle of a cul-de-sac. During the party, take a second to look outside to make sure that your visitors are being respectful of your neighbors. Willow Pointe Homeowners Association Newsletter - November 2012

Willow Pointe IMPORTANT NUMBERS Emergency...................................................................... 911 Sheriff’s Department....................................... 713-221-6000 Sheriff’s Department (Business)....................... 281-290-2100 Fire Department (Non-Emergency)................. 713-466-6161 Vacation Watch............................................... 281-290-2100 Poison Control Center.................................... 800-222-1222 Animal Control............................................... 281-999-3191 Commissioner, Precinct 4................................ 281-353-8424 Willow Place Post Office................................. 281-890-2392 Entex Gas........................................................ 713-659-2111 Centerpoint Energy (Power Outages Only)..... 713-207-2222 Allied Waste Customer Service Garbage & Recycle.......................................... 713-635-6666 Recycle/Hazardous Waste Disposal.................. 281-560-6200 West Harris County MUD............................. 281-807-9500 Jane Godwin @ Randall Management, Inc Voice Mail nights or week-ends............713-728-1126 ext 11 jgodwin@randallmanagement.com Newsletter Publisher Peel, Inc.................................... advertising@PEELinc.com 888-687-6444

HOMEOWNERS ASSOC. BOARD OF DIRECTORS President Scott Ward 2011 - 2014 Vice President Craig Perez 2012 - 2015 Secretary Brenda Jackson 2012 - 2015 Treasurer Steve Mueller 2010 - 2013 Director Angie Wilson 2011 - 2014 Please contact us at wphoa.board@willowpointe.org if you have questions, comments or concerns.

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Willow Pointe HOA, INC BALANCE SHEET - SEPTEMBER 30, 2012 ASSETS

Checking Temp Transfer Checking

Comm Assoc Banc Comm Assoc M/M Prosperity

$ 15,039.78 $ 40,000.00 $ 3,743.81

Reserves Comm Assoc Banc $ 77,730.62 Prosperity M/M $ 3,072.02 M.Stanley/S. Barney $146,238.97 Total Reserves $227,041.61 Accounts Receivable 2010 Owner Assessments $ 1,773.19 2011 Owner Assessments $ 2,688.00 2012 Owner Assessments $ 8,742.52 A/R Collection Fees $ 8,393.62 A/R Lawn Fees $ 235.00 A/R Late charges $ 929.64 A/R Legal fees $ 7,184.33 A/R Opening Balance $ 19,391.50 A/R Other $ 125.00 $ 49,405.74 Total Assets $335,230.94 Pre-paid insurance $ 7,858.62 Total other assets $ 7,858.62 Total Assets $ 342,375.14 LIABILITIES AND MEMBER’S EQUITY Current Liabilities Prepaid-HOA Fees $ Prepaid-Legal Fees $ Total Liabilities

217.00 125.00 $ 342.00

Reserves Beginning balance $ 210,013.13 2012 Reserves $ 26,304.00 Interest Income $ 445.82 Capital Expenses $ -9,721.34 Total Reserves $227,041.61 Member Capital Prior Years equity Accrual basis equity Total homeowners capital YTD excess/deficit Total member’s equity

$ 74,525.47 $ 49,063.74 $ 123,589.21 $ -8,597.68 $ 114,991.53

$ 342,375.14

Willow Pointe Harris County Sheriff ’s Office Patrol Report SEPTEMBER 2012

Category

Number

Burglary/Habitat

Burglary/Motor vehicle

Criminal Mischief

Disturbance/Family

Disturbance/Loud Noise

Local Alarms

Suspicious Person

Traffic stop

Vehicle suspicious

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• Wood Replacement

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• Sheetrock Repair

• Gutter Repair/Replacement

• Interior Carpentry

• Faux Painting

• Cabinet Painting

• Door Refinishing

• Wallpaper Removal and Texturizing

• Window Installation

• Pressure Washing

• Ceiling Fan/Light Fixtures

• Fence Repair/Replacement

• Trash Removal

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The challenge is to fill every row across, every column down, and every 3x3 box with the digits 1 through 9. Each 1 through 9 digit must appear only once in each row across, each column down, and each 3x3 box.

View answers online at www.peelinc.com DOWN ACROSS 1. Incline 1. Tack 2. Change 5. Giant 3. Small particle 9. Philippine dish with marinated 4. Compass point chicken or pork 5. Night bird 11. Journalist's question 6. Body snatcher 12. Tiny insects 7. Cultivate 13. Cut of beef 8. Volcano 14. School group 10. Change into bone 15. South 16. Musical productions 17. United States 18. Canadian prov. 18. Bottle need 19. Palladium (abbr.) 20. Upset 20. Many 22. Cow's chow 21. Perfect 23. Year (abbr.) 22. Captain (abbr.) 24. Computer makers 24. Institution (abbr.) 27. Brews 25. Swain 29. Sleep disorder 26. African country 31. Parent teacher groups 28. Fast plane 32. Strong rope fiber 30. Pastry 33. Bend 34. Decorative needle case © 2006. Feature Exchange

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Willow Pointe COMMUNITY CALENDAR

November 2012 NOVEMBER 5 Landscape Committee Meeting @ 6:30 pm NOVEMBER 6 Election Day NOVEMBER 10 Walk the bayou and pick up trash – meet Paul @ the Willow Crossing Bridge @ 8 am NOVEMBER 11 Veterans Day NOVEMBER 21-23 CFISD Holiday November 22 Thanksgiving All meetings are held in the pool meeting room. All Homeowners are welcome to attend any of the above meetings. Please call Randall Management to be placed on the agenda if you would like to address the Board at the meeting. MUD Meeting Information – The normal date/time is 11:30 am the first Thursday of the month at the offices of Attorneys Young and Brooks. The address is 10000 Memorial Drive, Suite 260.

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Yard of the Month

Fall has finally arrived and brought a pleasant reprieve from the summer heat. Congratulations to great looking lawns of the family at 10010 Elm Meadow Trail who r e c e i ve d f i r s t p l a c e for the month. Also congratulations go to the family at 10067 Briar Park Trail who receive second place this month.

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“If I Installed Solar, How Much Electricity Would It Generate and How Much Would I Save?” By Chris Lee For those of us living here in Houston, we're all acutely aware that the sun is a plentiful, if not unrelenting, source of heat and sunlight (okay, the heat is really a byproduct of the intense sunlight). And for many of us I bet that we've thought, "Gosh, if I could harness just some of that free sunlight...." The harder part is trying to answer the obvious questions about installing a solar array or solar panel system on the roof of your home - "How much electricity would it generate and how much money could I save on my electric bills?" Without having to know much about solar or needing to contact a solar installer or solar company, you can easily get those estimates at your fingertips. The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), which is operated by the US Department of Energy, has created a website allowing anyone to calculate the amount of electricity a PV (photovoltaic) system (aka: solar panel array system) would generate. Here's the website (notice that it already takes into account that you're in Houston): http://rredc.nrel.gov/solar/calculators/ PVWATTS/version1/US/Texas/Houston.html Here's a shortened link: http://goo.gl/bRurv Once on the website, for your initial estimate, you can use the default information presented and just click on "calculate" at the bottom. On the results page you will see that in Austin, a South facing solar panel array (which means the Array Azimuth = 180 degrees) that's built for 4 kW of electricity generation, would generate 4879 kWh in a year and save you $473.26. To give you a better estimate, there are 3 settings you can go back and change: 1. Array Azimuth in degrees. 2. DC Rating in kW. 3. Cost of Electricity in cents.

ARRAY AZIMUTH: If you're considering placing your solar array on the side of your roof that gets the most sunlight and that part of the roof faces due South, then the Array Azimuth would be 180 degrees. If your proposed solar array will be facing Southwest, the azimuth would be 225 degrees. Southeast would be 135 degrees. And so forth. The more accurate your submission, the more accurate your estimate. DC RATING: The DC Rating (in kW) default is 4 kW in the calculator. This would be the "size" of electricity generation by your solar array - basically, by adding (or subtracting) more solar panels to your proposed system, the DC Rating would increase (or decrease). Makes sense - if you add more solar panels to your array, you'll increase the amount of electricity generated and therefore increase the amount of money saved. COST OF ELECTRICITY: The default is the Texas state average of 9.7 cents per kWh. For those of you with an electricity provider with higher (or soon to be higher) rates, you should change the rate accordingly to get a more realistic estimate. So that's it, an easy way to determine what you would be generating with a solar array on the roof of your home. This is a simple but fairly accurate way to determine the benefit of installing solar on your home. Of course, YMMV (your mileage may vary) but by getting a fairly accurate estimate of the amount of electricity generated and the money saved, you can better determine whether or not installing a solar array on your roof would make financial sense for you and your family. If you have any questions, please ping me at leec89@gmail.com.

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