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NOVEMBER 2014

VOLUME 1, NUMBER 1

CAT MOUNTAIN HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION

PRESIDENTS MESSAGE NOVEMBER 2014 Dear Cat Mountain Neighbors, I am excited to be working on this version of the newsletter. We have contracted with Peel, Inc. to publish and distribute a paper newsletter. They have been publishing newsletters for communities such as Barton Creek, Jester and Lakeway for many years and have over 100 communities in Texas. I am thrilled that we will once again reach 100% of the residents of Cat Mountain Villas. Peel does offer an online option for those of you who wish to “go green” and take advantage of it. Please look for information regarding their website, newsletter via email and iPhone application. You will have the option of how you receive the newsletter, via paper, email or thru their iPhone app. As we approach the end of the year we have a few construction projects on our list to complete. Most of these are road repairs around the neighborhood. We are in the bidding phase right now and will hopefully have a chance to complete them by year end. We are in the early stages of an infrastructure study to review the condition of physical assets in the community such as the clubhouse, pool, walls and roads. We will publish that as soon as we have it, which should be by mid-2015. The "book, magazine, music, dvd etc." swap in the Cat Mountain Clubhouse seems to be getting a bit more attention. We have adopted a “take an item, leave an item” policy so all residents can celebrate the love of reading, share / recycle unused items and continue to build our sense of community! If you would like to donate any items to help get the swap started please drop them off at the clubhouse anytime during regular business hours. Our Holiday party is set for Sunday, December 7, 2014 from 5:00-8:00 PM. More details can be found in the social committee news & events page. Come out and meet some new residents of the Copyright © 2014 Peel, Inc.

community. We have had about 20 homes sold in the past year and so there will likely be many new faces to welcome to the association. Also, we are always looking for volunteers to help plan, decorate, serve or clean up afterwards. If you are interested in helping please email our Social Committee Chair, Charlene Casillas at charcasi@aol.com I am happy to report our social groups have thrived this past year with our book club and wine club meeting regularly and neighbors really enjoying the comradery. If you would like to join either social club or would like to start one of your own, please email Charlene at the email address above. We are always looking for new ideas! The potential wildfire prevention project continues as we deal with drought stricken trees that must be removed. We are also cleaning up the deadwood from the common areas around the Cat Mountain Villas. We will continue to monitor and clear the dead trees to keep the trails safe and maintain the firebreaks. Lastly, it is very important that you contact Jesse via email and update him with your current email and phone contact info. We feel it is important to be able to reach out to all our residents quickly and efficiently in case of emergency. Our policy is not to sell or share your information with anyone and will only be used for HOA business. Also, don’t forget you can be updated on happenings in the neighborhood via our “Cat Mountain Community” Face Book Page or by joining NEXTDOOR.com. Again, I would also like to thank Jesse for all his hard work throughout the year! He makes this job easy. If you need anything, just let him know. Best Regards, Bryan Harter President Cat Mountain HOA Cat Mountain View - November 2014

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CAT MOUNTAIN HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION MANAGER’S REPORT NOVEMBER 2014

1. Maintenance Assessment (Homeowner dues). The Board will be considering whether to retain the current monthly rate of $45 per month or raise it for 2015. This will be considered at the October 13, 2014 Board meeting to allow sufficient time to inform all homeowners if there is an increase for 2015 and also for ordering the 2015 coupon book for each homeowner which will be mailed to be received by mid-December. A. The coupon book includes a form for homeowners that desire to pay on line to fill out and submit their application to BB&T (Branch Banking & Trust) in Largo, Florida that handles homeowner dues payments.

B. Homeowners that are currently paying their dues online will not receive a coupon book, but instead a letter regarding continuation of their online payment method. However, if there is an increase in dues for 2015, then the homeowner needs to update their payment with their payment provider, i.e. their bank, etc. 2. Pets / Dogs - Persistent complaints by various homeowners are received regarding dog owners not picking up after their pet(s), leaving waste bags at the clubhouse on in the HOA mail box, along the sides of the streets, at the plays cape, by the swimming pool, and as well as by the tennis courts and trails to the tennis courts. 3. Trash Cans - The other constant complaints are in regards to recycle/garbage containers being left out where it is visible from the streets. A provision in the Covenants (Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions) requires that homeowners store their recycle/garbage containers so that it is not visible from the street. We all understand that we do not live in a perfect world, but we can all do the little things that do not really demand so (Continued on Page 5)

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SOCIAL COMMITTEE NEWS & EVENTS ANNUAL HOLIDAY PARTY Come celebrate the Holidays with your neighbors and enjoy an evening of fun, friendship and music by Cat Mountain Resident Elise Bright and her trio “The Hill Country Harmonizers”! Sunday, December 7th from 5:00-8:00 PM at the Cat Mountain Club House. Heavy Hors d’oeuvres will be served along with holiday refreshments, beer and wine. Everyone is also invited to bring their favorite festive dessert to share. For Planning Purposes please RSVP to Jesse Chargualaf no later than Monday, December 1st We look forward to seeing you and wish your family a Happy Holiday Season!

We are also proud to announce that the Cat Mountain HOA will once again be collecting canned donations during the Holiday Party, for the Capital Area Food Bank of Texas, whose mission is “to nourish hungry people and lead the community in ending hunger”. WHAT FOODS WILL WE BE COLLECTING?

• healthy non-perishable food • items with intact, un-opened, consumer or commercial packaging • items with non-breakable packaging (no glass please) • food within the expiration date on the packaging WHAT ARE THE MOST-REQUESTED ITEMS?

• canned meats like tuna, stew and chili (pop-tops preferred) • canned vegetables • pasta & pasta sauce • beans • healthy cereals • peanut butter If you are interested in volunteering to help with the holiday party please contact Jesse Chargualaf or Charlene Casillas at charcasi@aol.com. 4

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Hello fellow neighbors: I am Lee Blanchard, your Association Environmental Control Committee (ECC) Chairman. This article is intended to give you a brief summary of the ECC process used in evaluating plans you bring to the Association for modifying the exterior of your property. Briefly, the ECC sets policies and procedures by which plans will be evaluated for construction of new homes, modifications to existing homes or any other structure and landscaping that affects the exterior appearance of a property. If you anticipate new construction on your property, or modifying the exterior of your property, the first step is to review your copy of the Architectural Guidelines and Standards received at closing. These are available at our Association Office and can be obtained by calling our Association Manager Jesse Chargualaf at 512.451.3884. The guidelines and standards were created to provide a means for maintaining the exterior environmental and architectural harmony and unity of our homes while still allowing for individual creativity. They include a procedure by which plans are submitted for review and approval, and development conditions that address issues involving restrictions related to our neighborhood. Within is a list of accepted building materials to ensure compatibility and conditions imposed to ensure a safe and congenial atmosphere during plan implementation and construction. For more information about out ECC Process, please contact ECC Chairman Lee Blanchard at 512.797.5735 or via email at lblanchard1@earthlink.net or our Association Manager Jesse at 512.451.3884 or cmhoa@sbcglobal.net. Copyright © 2014 Peel, Inc.

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CAT MOUNTAIN HOA COMMITTEES ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL COMMITTEE CHAIR LEE BLANCHARD EMAIL: LBLANCHARD1@EARTHLINK.NET SOCIAL COMMITTEE CHAIR CHARLENE CASILLAS EMAIL:CHARCASI@AOL.COM WELCOME COMMITTEE CHAIR CHARLENE CASILLAS EMAIL: CHARCASI@AOL.COM COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE CHAIR BRYAN HARTER EMAIL: BHARTER@AUSTIN.RR.COM BOOK CLUB LEADER ADRIENNE BOER EMAIL: ADRIENNE@RENNLIST.NET WINE CLUB CHAIR CHARLENE CASILLAS EMAIL: CHARCASI@AOL.COM

(Continued from Page 3) much of us to do the right things that make everyone enjoy the community they live in. 4. Reminder-In regards to making external improvements to existing structures that are not in the original approved final construction plan of a residence. For all properties in the Association, any external improvement (modification & addition to the existing residence or new installation of any structure) requires that the property owner submit their proposal for such modification, addition, or new installation to the Environmental Control Committee (ECC) for consideration and approval. The ECC project proposal form is posted on the Association's website or can be obtained from the office in the clubhouse at 6007 Mt. Bonnell Road. Note: Every year, a few homeowners violate this requirement as stated in the Covenants. If in doubt, please call the Manager at 512-451-3884 concerning proposed changes. If you have any questions please call or email Cat Mountain HOA Manager: Jesse Chargualaf at 512.451.3884 or cmhoa@ sbcglobal.net

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CAT MOUNTAIN WINE CLUB The Cat Mountain Wine Club was established in 2012 as a way for Cat Mountain residents to get out, join together, introduce themselves, socialize and enjoy a great glass of wine! Each social is a casual gathering where neighbors are asked to bring an appetizer or dessert to share along with a bottle of wine corresponding with a theme chosen by each events host. So far we have had such diverse themes as “Wines from the Alexander Valley, Cool wines with Fun Labels, Destination wines from your favorite travels, Spanish Wines, Italian Pino or Grigio wines, Italian Chianti, Valpolicella, or white wines such as Soave or Prosecco” plus a special Pinot Noir and Riesling wine tasting produced by a Cat Mountain Resident at his Labor Wines vineyard in Willamette Valley, Oregon. Wine Club Socials are either held at a home of a resident or at the club house and are always an evening of great conversation with great friends. If you are interested in joining us at our next Wine Club social, would like more information or are interested in hosting an upcoming event please email Cat Mountain Social Committee Chair, Charlene Casillas at charcasi@aol.com for more information.

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CAT MOUNTAIN Current Market Analysis Summary

VIEW

ACTIVE ADDRESS

#BED

#FL BTH

#HF BTH

#LIV

#GAR

ACRES

SQ. FT.

LIST PRICE

6020 Mount Bonnell

1984

.095

2,146

$470,000

4503 Knap

1976

n/a

3,287

$629,000

6004 Hood

2003

.150

3,319

$875,000

5911 N West

2010

.110

4,118

$1,100,000

ADDRESS

#BED

#FL BTH

#HF BTH

#LIV

#GAR

ACRES

SQ. FT.

LIST PRICE

5909 Mount Bonnell

1985

.162

3,644

$625,000

6108 Mountain Villa

1979

.468

2,699

$649,000

PENDING

SOLD #BED

#FL BTH

#HF BTH

#LIV

#GAR

ACRES

SQ. FT.

4503 Twin Valley

ADDRESS

1981

.083

2,090

LIST PRICE

$400,000

6002 Mount Bonnell

1981

,099

1,997

$410,000

4808 Fern

1984

.177

3,070

$519,900

6112 Mountain Villa

1981

.107

2,164

$574,900

5813 Sandalwood

1998

.138

2,500

$574,995

5911 Lookout Mountain

1984

.235

2,570

$585,000

5930 Lookout Mountain

1984

.125

2,936

$650,000

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Cat Mountain Book Club The Cat Mountain Book Club was organized in January 2012 and generally meets every third Thursday of the month. The club's book selections have varied: anything from historic autobiographies and fiction, to current affairs. The Book Club has also invited authors for special readings and to join in the conversation. The Cat Mountain Book Club invites new people to join us at any time. We select the books together based on recommendations from members and will be choosing them for the next quarter October 16, 2014 meeting. The time is always the same, 6:30 pm at the Cat Mt Clubhouse. Most everyone brings a snack/hors d’oeuvre (we keep it simple whatever you have that is convenient to bring) and wine or other beverage. We typically snack a bit then discuss the book till about 8 pm. It’s a great group, usually about 5-10 people each time with diverse backgrounds and interests (we have 17 on the email list).

Our organizer is Adrienne Boer (adrienne@rennlist.net) who sends reminders of meetings and other important communication to the group. If you have any questions regarding the book club feel free to send her an email. Updates are also posted via the “Cat Mountain Community” Face Book Page and on Nextdoor.com Cat Mountain Residents do not need permission to join our group and new members are always welcome and encouraged! The Texas Book Festival is coming to Austin soon! This free event will be held the weekend of Oct 25-26, 2014 at the Texas State Capitol building and nearby venues (see http://www. texasbookfestival.org). Our Book Club members often attend some of the sessions and get ideas for new recommendations. It’s a great chance to meet book authors who talk about their inspiration for writing. The final schedule will be included in the Austin Statesman on Sunday, Oct. 19, 2014 so look for a copy and see who is coming to Austin to present their newest books. Here are the books we have read so far—members may have copies to loan if you see one you want to read—the Cat Mt Clubhouse also has a bookshelf with free books for taking or for loan. Feel free to contribute good selections or swap for something you want to take. The Austin Public Library is another good source with online requests/renewals making it easy to use. (Continued on Page 9)

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CAT MOUNTAIN VIEW (Continued from Page 8) Hope to see you at one of our upcoming discussions, Dr. Angie Clark Book Club Founding Member

2013 Books Read:

14. Jekyll Island Club by Brent Monahan 15. The Cat's Table by Michael Ondaatje 16. Round House by Louise Erdrich 17. Maisie Dobbs by Jacqueline Winspar 18. Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern 19. Bruno Chief of Police by Martin Walker

2014 Books Read:

1. Sarah's Key by Tatiana De Rosnay 2. 18 Seconds by George Shuman 3. When She Woke by Hillary Jordan 4. The Journal Keeper by Phyllis Theroux 5. Wild Swans by Jung Chang--2 meetings 6. Wild by Cheryl Strayed 7. Infidel by Ayaan Hirsi Ali 8. Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy- 2 meetings 9. Lady Chatterley’s Lover by D. H. Lawrence 10. The Zookeeper's Wife by Diane Ackerman 11. Forgotten Garden by Kate Morton 12. No Fear: A Whistleblower's Triumph Over Corruption and Retaliation at the EPA by Marsha Coleman-Adebayo 13. Invisible Threads by Alex Tresnioski, Laura Schroff, and Valerie Salembier

20. Jan: Their Eyes Are Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston 21. Feb: The Flame Throwers by Rachel Kushner 22. March: Stein House by Myra Mcilvain 23. April: Stein House author Myra Mcilvain came to discuss her award winning historical fiction book set in Texas-- (see http:// myrahmcilvain.wordpress.com) 24. May: Nine Parts of Desire by Geraldine Brook 25. June: One Year Off by David E. Cohen 26. July: Defending Jacob by William Landay 27. Aug: Benjamin Franklin by Walter Issacson (first half ) 28. Sept: Benjamin Franklin by Walter Issacson (second half ) 29. Oct: The Interestings by Meg Wolitzer 30. Nov: TBD at Oct meeting 31. Dec: TBD at Oct meeting

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CAT MOUNTAIN VIEW 2014-2015 CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2014

Monday, November 10 @ 6:30 PM HOA Monthly Board Meeting Sunday, December 7 @ 5:00-8:00 PM Annual Holiday Party Monday, December 8 @ 6:30 PM HOA Monthly Board Meeting 2015 Monday, January 5 @ 5:00 PM Deadline for HOA Board Nominations Monday, January 12 @ 6:30 PM HOA Monthly Board Meeting Monday, February 9 @ 6:30 PM HOA Monthly Board Meeting Wednesday, February 11 @ 6:30 PM HOA ANNUAL MEETING Monday, March 9 @ 6:30 PM HOA Monthly Board Meeting Saturday, March 28 @ 12:00-2:00 PM Annual HOA Egg Hunt Monday, April 13 @ 6:30 PM HOA Monthly Board Meeting Monday, May 11 @ 6:30 PM HOA Monthly Board Meeting Monday, June 8 @ 6:30 PM HOA Monthly Board Meeting Monday, July 13 @ 6:30 PM HOA Monthly Board Meeting Monday, August 10 @ 6:30 PM HOA Monthly Board Meeting Sunday, August 16 @ 5:00-8:00 PM Annual HOA End of Summer Bash Monday, September 14 @ 6:30 PM HOA Monthly Board Meeting Monday, October 12 @ 6:30 PM HOA Monthly Board Meeting Monday, November 9 @ 6:30 PM HOA Monthly Board Meeting Sunday, December 6 @ 5:00-8:00 PM Annual Holiday Party Monday, December 14 @ 6:30 PM HOA Monthly Board Meeting 10

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CAT MOUNTAIN NATIONAL NIGHT OUT On Tuesday, October 7th, Cat Mountain Residents Art, Diana & Elena Guajardo organized a National Night Out Block Party in their Cat Mountain cul-de-sac where all neighbors were invited to lock their doors, turn on their lights and come outside to meet their neighbors! Not only was it a great turn out, but everyone brought fantastic desserts, Elena brought glow sticks for the kids and they had a great time playing games outside. (Continued on Page 11)

CAT MOUNTAIN HOA INFORMATION The Cat Mountain Homeowners Association (HOA) was established in 1987. Currently, it consists of 358 owners. The CMHOA includes 365 lots and 26 wooded acres in the hills of Northwest Austin near RM 2222 and Mesa Drive. The CMHOA includes several member-only facilities including a clubhouse, swimming pool, tennis courts and hiking trails. If you are new to the neighborhood and have any questions about the member-only facilities or need to obtain a key to the swimming pool or tennis courts and for more information about the Cat Mountain Homeowners Association pleaese contact Jesse Chargualaf, Manager, 6007 Mount Bonnell Rd. Austin, Texas 78731 via phone 512.451.3884 or email at cmhoa@sbcglobal.net.

CAT MOUNTAIN VIEW (Continued from Page 10) NNO encourages everyone to come out meet new neighbors, create a neighborhood email directory, discuss crime prevention and safety information and increase everyone’s sense of belonging in the neighborhood. We hope there are many more cul-de-sac gatherings in the future and encourage everyone in the neighborhood to do the same. It’s always wonderful for residents to “Keep it simple” and have informal gatherings where people can get out, meet neighbors and take the first step of crime prevention. If your street has any future block parties we’d love to see your pictures!

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