Wildhorse - March 2014 by Peel, Inc.

WILDHORSE

WILD March 2014

Messenger

HORSE

www.WildhorseCommunity.com

Volume VI, Issue 3

Official Publication of the Wildhorse Homeowners Association

HOA Dues Prepayment Incentive for 2014 The Board of Directors reauthorized the prepayment incentive for 2014. The HOA is offering ten $50 gift cards to be raffled off to homeowners who have prepaid their entire remaining year balance off by March 31, 2014. The goal of the campaign is two-fold; to reduce the administrative burden of tracking residents at various stages of repayment and to reduce the number of delinquent accounts due to “missing” the payment due date because of an “oversight.” This plan also benefits residents who will have one less bill to pay for the remainder of the year. You will continue to receive quarterly statements from the management company showing a credit for the remainder of the year so you can track your balance. The Board of Directors would appreciate your consideration and cooperation with this effort. Thank you in advance for making our community a great place to live! Copyright © 2014 Peel, Inc.

Spring Clean-Up Day The Public Works Committee is hosting its semi-annual Community Clean Up Day on Saturday, April 5, 2014. We will meet at 9am at the Sports Park Pavilion and pick up trash on the greenbelt area along Wildhorse Parkway, the Sports Park and the main entrance area. We welcome all volunteers, adults & youngsters. We will provide trash bags, paper towels, hand sanitizer and of course, water & donuts to start it off right! Volunteers are strongly suggested to bring their own gloves and bug spray. This has been a phenomenal success in the past and the resulting cleanup of these common areas has drawn many favorable comments. It’s time to make us look Spring-Spiffy once again so please join us and meet new friends from the Community too! We look forward to seeing you!

Interested in Volunteering in 2014? Our committees are looking for volunteers to help assist in the upcoming events for Wildhorse. If you would like to lend a hand or two, please email the corresponding committees. Pool Committee pools@wildhorsecommunity.com Social Committee social@wildhorsecommunity.com Public Works Committee publicworks@wildhorsecommunity.com Recreation Committee recreation@wildhorsecommunity.com Wildhorse Messenger - March 2014

WILDHORSE HOA Board

Emergency Numbers

OPEN...................................................................... President

Bexar County Non-Emergency.........................210.335.6000

Brian O'Mullan.................................................Vice President

Bexar County Fire Marshal’s Office...................210.335.0300

Jason McClure..........................................................Secretary Chris Winnier.............................................. Member at Large

Bexar County Environmental Issues / Public Works................ ......................................................................210.335.6700

Roxanne Rooks.........................................................Treasurer

Bexar County Animal Control..........................210.737.1442

To contact the board, email: board@wildhorsecommunity.com

Bexar County Dispute Resolution.....................210.335.2128

OPEN........................................................... Newsletter Editor

Bexar County Sheriff’s Office Liaison Deputy I. Badillo #217..................................210.335.6155 ..............................................................ibadillo@bexar.org

Amy McEwen & Amanda Reynolds..........Pool Committee Chairs pools@wildhorsecommunity.com Meridith Weiss........................ Public Works Committee Chair publicworks@wildhorsecommunity.com Hilda Black................................. Recreation Committee Chair recreation@wildhorsecommunity.com OPEN......................................................... Social Committee Chairs social@wildhorsecommunity.com

Important Numbers Bexar Co. Public Works.....................................210.465.4528 ...................................................... (shredding, graffiti, etc.) Bexar Co. Sign Dept.........................................210.465.0536 ........................................... (report damaged/missing signs) CPS...................................................................210.353.4357 ................................................... (report street light outage) Sheriff - Non-Emergency...................................210.335.6000 Spectrum Mgmt. Association............................210.494.0659

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ACC Approval It’s the time of year when homeowners are making improvements to the outside of their homes. These improvements are important and highly encouraged. It helps keep the neighborhood fresh, pretty and inviting. Please remember that improvements must maintain the harmony and integrity of our community. Please submit all improvement requests to the ACC committee. The forms can found at www.spectrumam.com. For those of you planning to stain your fences, below is a list of the HOA approved fence stains. Behr semi-transparent natural cedar, Wood Defender Sierra semi-transparent, Olympic Desert Sand semi-transparent, Olympic Caramel semi-transparent, Olympic Cedar Natural tone semi-transparent, Olympic Sierra semi-transparent and some semi-transparent redwood stains Kwal lost luggage (the color along Wildhorse Parkway) Copyright © 2014 Peel, Inc.

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PETS

LOST & FOUND

Most will agree: our community is pet-oriented. Many of us have dogs & cats and not all of them stay where they’re supposed to. There are also some pets who like our neighborhood and wander into it, not knowing where to go next. A huge thing we can do for the Lost & Found is publicity – lots of it. Many of us use the various Facebook pages, often cross-sharing postings for more exposure. We are a huge subdivision, surrounded by others that have similar issues and from which some of these animals come and go. The website WildhorseParkway.nextdoor.com is an excellent site to share lost and found pet information from ours and surrounding neighborhoods such as the Enclave of Laurel Canyon, Bridgewood, Hills of Shaenfield just to name a few. Several found animals have been reunited while utilizing and cross-sharing this website. Please keep in mind that none of these websites and/or Facebook pages are sanctioned by the Wildhorse HOA. Many of you may be in social media already but I suggest you sign up on both Facebook neighborhood pages and WildhorseParkway.nextdoor.com and use as you wish. Should you find yourselves in a Lost or Found situation, they could be the most helpful thing on the planet for a successful outcome. ** Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and are not reflective of any official policy or position of the Board of Directors and the Wildhorse HOA. Neither the board nor HOA is responsible for the content found in this article or on any referenced internet sources. ** Copyright © 2014 Peel, Inc.

adult swim

IS BACK FOR 2014!! Many residents have enjoyed adult-only swim for the past two years. We are happy to announce that our pools will once again open this year to those who meet the criteria of “kids at heart.” The pools will be made available to adults 18 and older during these exclusive swim hours. These hours are outside the normal operating hours of the pools so families should not be affected. This benefit will begin May 2nd and run until August 30th. The schedule is as follows: AM Adult Swim: Wednesday and Fridays from 6-7am at Sports Park Pool PM Adult Swim: Fridays and Saturday evenings from 9-10pm at both the Sports Park and Timber Country Pools. Adults, please utilize these extended hours at your leisure. For those with children under 18, please respect these adult-only swim times. Enjoy! Wildhorse Messenger - March 2014

WILDHORSE CC&R Corner Basketball goals With summer nearing and people seeking to spend more time outdoors, the topic of basketball goals generally arise. The most commonly asked question homeowners have is: Where can I store my basketball goal when not in use and still be in compliance with the governing documents? According to article XX of the use restrictions: ARTICLE XX. ATHLETIC FACILITIES No basketball goals or backboards or any other similar sporting equipment of either a permanent or temporary nature shall be placed within fifteen feet (15’) from the front property line of any lot in the Subdivision without the prior written consent of the Architectural Control Committee. Please respect these restrictions and keep Wildhorse looking good.

Pets

We all love our furry four-legged friends and we also have a mutual respect for our neighbors. To ensure that we avoid any conflict with those most cherished in our lives, the CC&R sought to clarify how pets are maintained in our community. Article XVI of the use restrictions deals specifically with the number and types of pets allowed in the community. The article states that: No animals, livestock or poultry of any kind shall be raised, bred or kept on any lot except for cats, dogs, or other generally recognized household pets of a reasonable number, provided that they are not kept, bred or maintained for any commercial purposes; and provided further, that no more than two (2) adult dogs and two (2) adult cats may be kept on a single lot. All such animals shall be kept in strict accordance with all local laws and ordinances (including leash laws) and in accordance with all rules established by the Architectural Control Committee. It shall be the responsibility of each of the owners of such household pets to keep all such pets on a leash and under such owner’s direct supervision at all times when such pets are not confined within such owner’s fenced lot, and to prevent the animals from running loose or becoming a nuisance to the other residents. As a deed restricted community, the CC&Rs govern despite the fact that surrounding municipalities have differing restrictions. It is important that we all respect the rules that govern our association as they have the impact of affecting the quality of life in our community. 4

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Wildhorse HOA Pool Schedule 2014 SPORTS PARK MAR 8 – MAR 16 12pm – 8pm Weekdays 12pm – 8pm Weekends

SUMMER SEASON

JUN 6 – AUG 24

APR 12 – APR 30 Closed Weekdays 11am – 8pm Weekends

AUG 25 – SEPT 28 7am - 7pm Weekdays 7am - 9pm Weekends

MAY 1 – MAY 31 7am – 12pm Weekdays 7am – 9pm Weekends

LABOR DAY

7am – 9pm Daily

SEPT 1

7am – 9pm SEPT 28 POOL CLOSED for Winter

MAY 24 – MAY 26

MEMORIAL WEEKEND

7am – 9pm

JUN 1 – JUN 5 7am – 12pm Weekdays 7am – 9 pm Weekends

TIMBER COUNTRY MAY 1 – JUN 5 POOL OPENS

12pm – 9pm Daily

AUG 25 – AUG 31 Closed Weekdays 7am - 9pm Weekends

MAY 24 – MAY 26

SEPT 1

MEMORIAL WEEKEND

7am – 9pm JUN 6 – SEPT 24 SUMMER SEASON

7am – 9pm Daily

LABOR DAY

7am – 9pm SEPT 1 POOL CLOSED for Winter

RUNNING MAY 2 – AUGUST 30 AM ADULT SWIM

PM ADULT SWIM

Wed and Fri, 6-7am Sports Park Pool

Fri and Sat, 9-10pm Sports Park and Timber Country Pools.

WILDHORSE

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How to Set a List Price for Your Home If you set the price too high, your house won’t be picked for viewing, even though it may be much nicer than other homes on the street. Compared to other houses for sale, your home simply looks too expensive to be considered. If you price too low, your house will sell promptly, yes, but you may make less on the sale than if you had set a higher price and waited for a buyer who was willing to pay it.

So what do you do? Call me. As an experienced professional I will sit down with you and help you set your list price based on: 

pricing considerations 

offering incentives  estimated net proceeds comparable sales  market conditions 

Patti Bennett,

Realtor®, ABR, GRI, SRES

210-386-3424

Patti@ForSaleByPatti.com I am a Wildhorse homeowner and have proven experience selling homes in this neighborhood since 2008. If your property is listed with a real estate broker please disregard. It is not our intention to solicit the offerings of other real estate brokers. We are happy to work with them and cooperate fully.

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