Bella Vista - July 2014 by Peel, Inc.

July 2014

Official Publication of the Bella Vista Homeowners Association

The Board met on June 4 and minutes will be posted to the Bella Vista website (www.bellavista-hoa.com/bellavista/home. asp) after Board approval in July. Please note that the location of the board meetings has changed to RealManage’s new office as noted below. Due to the upcoming holiday, the next meeting will be held on Wednesday, July 9 at 6 pm. Annual Meeting – We had a great turnout at the annual meeting on May 21. Veronica Frederick, James Smith and John Shumaker were elected for a two year term. Unfortunately the ability to vote electronically did not increase the voter participation as was hoped by the Board. The annual meeting presentation including a financial summary and ideas for future projects is posted on the Bella Vista website (http://www. bellavista-hoa.com/bellavista/home.asp) under “Documents” and category “Annual Meeting Information”. Policy – The Board has updated the Pool Policy/Guidelines which is being reviewed by the attorney. A final version will be provided in the next newsletter and posted to the website.

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Annexation – The City and MUDs continue to negotiate toward a resolution for limited annexation and we hope to have an update on July 7 at the Bella Vista MUD Board Meeting. Landscaping – In May, Greater Texas Landscapes installed new mulch and rock in common areas along Plaza Bella Way, Campanello Way and near the pool. Grass was no longer growing in these areas and the Board decided to cap the sprinklers and install rock for a long term, drought resistant solution. We hope you enjoy the new look. DRV – The Board is reviewing the language used in letters regarding deed restriction violations to ensure the recommendations for resolution are in accordance with the Master DCCR. Please note that staining fences is not required but may be a suitable solution for areas where sprinklers can cause fading. Activities – The Board is pleased to announce that Yard of the Month winners will now receive a $25 gift card to a local nursery. Also, the program will run from May through Christmas to include holiday decorations and lighting.

NOTE NEW LOCATION: Monthly Board meetings begin at 6pm at the RealManage office, 9601 Amberglen Blvd, Suite 150, Bldg G, Austin TX 78729 (next to Lifetime Fitness on RR 620 service road) on the first Wednesday of each month, and a notice is posted on the Bella Vista website at least 3 days before the meeting.

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IMPORTANT CONTACTS President, Veronica Frederick............ vfrederick@austin.rr.com Vice President, James Smith..............jsmith.bvhoa@gmail.com Secretary, Julie Fowler.................juliefowler.bvhoa@gmail.com Recreation Committee, Jill Calcote........ jillcalcote@gmail.com Maintenance Committee, John Shumaker................................ .................................................... john.h.shumaker@att.com ACC Requests................................... bellvist@realmanage.com

Yard Month OF THE

HOA MANAGEMENT RealManage Resident Services (pool, issues, etc.) 1-866-473-2573.................................. Service@RealManage.com Association Manager: Bill Brooks 1-866-473-2573........................william.brooks@realmanage.com www.realmanage.com RealManage, 9601 Amberglen Blvd, Suite 150, Bldg G, Austin, TX 78729

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Thanks to Biff and Sue Tatum at 2704 Azzuro Way for helping to make Bella Vista a beautiful place to live! We like seeing how well our homes are being maintained and improved, so the Board agreed to also award Yard of the Month homeowners with a $25 gift certificate to a local nursery.

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ARTICLE INFO The Bella Vista Bulletin newsletter is mailed monthly to all Bella Vista residents. Residents, community groups, churches, etc. are welcome to submit information about their organizations in the newsletter. Personal news for the Stork Report, Teenage Job Seekers, recipes, special celebrations, and birthday announcements are also welcome. If you have an article of interest to the community, please submit it to hoa.caswell@gmail.com with copy to vfrederick@austin.rr.com by the 8th of the month..

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WATER CONSERVATION TIPS OF THE MONTH • Don't use running water to thaw food. Defrost food in the refrigerator for water efficiency and food safety. • Soak pots and pans instead of letting the water run while you scrape them clean. • If your dishwasher is new, cut back on rinsing. Newer models clean more thoroughly than older ones.

UPCOMING EVENTS MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THESE 2014 COMMUNITY EVENTS:

JULY 4TH 10-NOON

4th of July Event: Music and Snow Cones

AUGUST DATE TBD Kindergarten Round-Up

SEPTEMBER 1ST 10-NOON

Summer (Labor Day) Snowcone Social

OCTOBER 4TH 8-NOON Fall Community Garage Sale

OCTOBER 25TH 4-6PM 2nd Annual Chili Cook Off

DECEMBER 13TH 10-NOON Christmas Event: Santa and Cocoa

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TRASH RECYCLING As a reminder, we now have recycling service at no charge. Trash pickup is every Tuesday, and recycling pickup is every other Tuesday. Al Clawson provides recycling for the items identified below. • Paper Products: newspaper, magazines, office paper, brown paper bags, junk mail, phone books, cardboard, paperboard. • Plastics: plastic #1 to #7 • Metals: aluminum cans, aluminum foil (no food contamination, tin and steel cans) • Glass: clear, brown, and green glass They will pick up only the provided rollaway carts and three (3) bags per home per week. The lid on the cart must be closed. Four times a year – on the pickup day immediately following New Year’s Day, Fourth of July, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day – Clawson will pick up

two (2) additional bags per household. For additional service, bag tags are available from Clawson at $2.50 each for additional bags and bulky items. The letter you received has details, but examples of bulky items include a queen size box springs & mattress (11 tags = $27.50) and a refrigerator or freezer (20 tags = $50). The HOA also intends to rent a large commercial collection bin for community use twice a year for the weekend of our annual garage sale, to be place in the pool parking lot for items that are not sold or donated. Details of that will come later.

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TENNIS TIPS

By USPTA/PTR Master Professional Fernando Velasco

The Modern Game: The Top Spin Forehand In previous newsletters, I offered tips on how to execute the basic strokes for players who are starting to play tennis or who want to get back into the game. From this newsletter on, I will be offering suggestions on how to play the “modern” game mostly geared towards players who are happy with hitting the ball over the net and controlling the point with consistency. These players may be already playing for leagues or tournaments and are looking for more “weapons” on the court. In this issue, I will offer instructions on how to execute the Top Spin Forehand. This shot is used when a player is now hitting the ball long and out. The ball will be aimed high over the net and hit with power. The ball will have a “top spin” so that when the ball hits the court, it will take a big hop, forcing the opponent to fall back close to the fence, or to hit the ball on the rise. In the illustrations, Danny Rodriguez, Director of the PreAdvanced Tennis Program at the Grey Rock Tennis Club, shows the proper technique to execute this stroke. This shot can also be executed from the service line as an “approach shot” to the net. Step 1: The Ready Position: When Danny prepares to hit

a forehand top spin, he will change his grip toward the “semiwestern” or “full western grip” (The palm of the hand is flat on the handle). His knees are slightly flexed and his eyes are focused on the oncoming ball. Step 2: The Back Swing: Danny is now ready to perform the shot. The head of the racket is now above is head, his shoulders are turned, the left hand is in front to help him keep the center of gravity in front, and he has loaded his weight to the back foot. His grip is relaxed and his wrist is “laid back” to allow maximum point of contact. Step 3: The Point of Contact: The success of a top spin shot is keeping the ball on the strings going from low to high in a 30 degree angle. Danny started the swing high and “looped” it to allow the head of the racket ti drop down. He will be brushing the ball as he makes contact with it. His left shoulder is almost opening and his weight has now been shifted toward the front. Step 4: The Follow Through: Notice Danny’s finish above his left ear and his elbow pointing toward his target. He has now shifted his weight on his right foot and is ready to shuffle back to his home base.

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Cleveland, McKenna+*.....16............a............. a .......... a.................... 512-739-5707 Duane, Chiera....................14............a............................. a.................... 512-560-4161 Eldaher, Hanah+*...............17............a..............a.................................... 512-965-3266 Fluentes, Julia *...................15............a...................................................... 512-913-1631 Garner, Megan....................16............a..............a........... a.................... 832-349-5054 Kaiser, Zoe+*.....................17............a..............a........... a.................... 512-771-6507 Ledyard, Jordyn+*.............17............a............................. a.................... 512-249-5997 Ledyard, Lindsey*..............13............a..............a........... a.................... 512-249-5997 Lee, Jessica+*......................16............a..............a........... a.................... 512-296-0044 Martinez, Sofia....................14............a............................. a.................... 512-336-8272 Price, Alexa.........................17............a..............a.................................... 512-627-8713 Smith, Cassidy*..................15............a..............a........... a.................... 512-249-9824

+ CPR TRAINING / FIRST AID TRAINING * HAS REFERENCES Attention Teenagers: The Teenage Job Seekers listing service is offered free of charge to all Bella Vista teenagers seeking work. Submit your name and information to hoa.caswell@gmail.com by the 8th of the month!

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