The Grapevine April 2013, Volume 7, Issue 4
Dear Sonoma Residents:
Late last year residents were invited to meet with the Round Rock Police Department and the City of Round Rock Services Coordinator to discuss starting a neighborhood watch for our subdivision. As you know, the general population of Round Rock has grown significantly over the last several years and is projected to expand at an increasing rate. While we welcome many new residents, it’s important for us to promote open communications in our community to keep our families, especially children, animals and properties safe. I have volunteered to start a Neighbor Watch Program within Sonoma abiding by the guidelines provided by the Round Rock Police. Our mission is simple – have a network of residents with a simple and quick way to communicate on a variety of safetyrelated issues. These can range from ensuring we all have clearly marked resident addresses for emergency services identification to monitoring speed limits, as well as active crime prevention. On April 20, during the Neighborhood Garage Sale (8-12am), myself and a few volunteers who attended the first meeting will be posted throughout Sonoma to distribute information including: • How to get involved? • Walking the Neighborhood with Sonoma Watch T-Shirts to promote visibility • Painting/updating your street-side resident address • Requesting a speed truck for your street from the RR Police • Current Crime Statistics for our area Please take a few minutes that morning to stop at either subdivision Pool or at the four-way stop by our middle/elementary schools to talk with one of us. Our ultimate goal will be to get contact information for 90 residents (1 per 10 households) to ensure effective communications for the safety of our community. If you have any questions in advance, please don’t hesitate to contact me at: neighborhood_watch@hoasonoma.com. Copyright © 2013 Peel, Inc.
The Grapevine
Official Publication of Sonoma Homeowners Association
YARD MAINTENACE REMINDERS Now that the MOWing season is here, please take a minute to review these yard maintenance reminders. YARD MAINTENANCE – Yards must be kept up frequently enough to maintain an overall decent appearance. This includes: • Mowing front and side yards of corner lots; all backyards must be mowed as well. • Edging sidewalks, driveways and curbs; NO runners should be showing on paved surfaces. • Weed control in grass, flowerbeds and cracks; weed eating at fences, walls and foundations. • Grass maintenance by treating diseased areas and adding sod or reseeding where grass has died. • Trimming hedges and bushes as needed. • Blowing or sweeping up grass clippings after maintenance. • Removing dead plants, shrubs and trees in a timely manner. • Regular watering without violating local voluntary or mandatory conservation directives.
Sonoma HOA Pools Both pools opened in the neighborhood on April 1. There will be no lifeguards or monitors on duty until May 27, therefore, according to state regulations the slide at Barefoot Pool will remain closed until then. Please obey the posted pool rules to ensure the safety of all residents and guests. Have a happy and safe swim season! The Grapevine - April 2013
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