Cat Mountain Villas - June 2015

CAT MOUNTAIN VIEW

Cat Mountain

VIEW V I L L A S

JUNE 2015

VOLUME 3, NUMBER 6

President's Message

Summer is upon us and kids are out of school!

Please keep an eye out for joggers, bikers and children as you drive thru the neighborhood.

In this issue, you will find Jesse’s Manager’s Report includes updates and reminders on the pool, tennis courts, play scape etc.

If you are new to the Villas, please do not hesitate to contact Jesse if you have questions.

Jesse has worked very hard to clear trees in the pool area and it looks fantastic! On occasion, residents host large groups at the pool for parties, we would appreciate if you are going do this, please give Jesse a “heads up” so he can make sure the pool levels can accommodate a large number of guests and we do not have to close the pool to “shock” it later.

I’d like to thank the many responsible dog owners who continue to pick up after their animals and take pride in our neighborhood.

We are currently revamping our HOA website and it will take on a more modern look and feel to be responsive to newer mobile

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devices. It will continue to be a resource for information and host copies of our covenants, Bylaws, ECC Forms, Club house rental information, etc. We will also be modifying the clubhouse WiFi available at the pool to make it a bit easier to use.

A quick reminder about dues. They are currently $47 per month.

We will be sending invoices to all residents who are behind at the end of June. Please contact your bank or payment provider and update your payment and make a special payment to catch up.

In closing I would like to request that you please update Jesse with any contact info changes. It is imperative that we maintain an accurate database with name, address and contact info (email /phone) for all homeowners in the association. We need to be able to contact residents in case of emergency. Please email Jesse at cmhoa@sbcglobal. net and share this information.

Best Regards, Bryan Harter, Cat Mountain HOA | President

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Cat Mountain BOOK CLUB

All Cat Mountain Residents are invited to join the book club on Tuesday, June 16, 6:30 PM, at the Cat Mountain Clubhouse to discuss their latest selection: The Son, by Philipp Meyer.

Photo by: Elijah Merritt, EDM Photography • Bryan Harter, President...........Term February 2014-February 2016 • Marc Dully, Vice President......Term February 2015-February 2017 • Davison Grant, Treasurer........Term February 2014-February 2016 • Ken Nirenberg, Secretary........Term February 2015-February 2017 • Richard Schley, Vice President..Term February 2014-February 2016 For questions or to contact any board member please email the HOA Manager at cmhoa@sbcglobal.net

Cat Mountain Homeowners Association Manager: Jesse Chargualaf Business Hours: Monday - Friday 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM Contact Information: Office 512.451.3884 Email:cmhoa@sbcglobal.net For Emergency after hours, during weekends & holidays, Please call 512.328.7316 (h) or 512.963.0940 (c) At no time will any source be allowed to use The Cat Mountain View Newsletter contents, or loan said contents, to others in anyway, shape or form, nor in any media, website, print, film, e-mail, electrostatic copy, fax, or etc. for the purpose of solicitation, commercial use, or any use for profit, political campaigns, or other self amplification, under penalty of law without written or expressed permission from Peel, Inc. The information in The Cat Mountain View Newsletter is exclusively for the private use of Peel, Inc. DISCLAIMER: Articles and ads in this newsletter express the opinions of their authors and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Peel, Inc. or its employees.

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The Cat Mountain Book Club, established in 2012, invites new residents to join us at any time and new members are always welcome and encouraged.

For more information contact Book Club Leader Adrienne Boer at adrienne@ rennlist.net or look for updates on the “Cat Mountain Community” FaceBook Page and on Nextdoor.com.

BOOK SWAP REMINDER! If your goal this summer is to read more books feel free to come browse our FREE book swap at the clubhouse.

Also, if you’re looking for somewhere to donate your books after spring cleaning feel free to drop them off at the clubhouse during business hours.

Our goal is to accept all genres of books and have them available for everyone in the HOA to enjoy and share the love of reading!

All books are available free for your use and enjoyment.

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MANAGER’S REPORT SWIMMING POOL: Swimming season is in full swing and the kids will soon be out of school for the summer.

Please note the Pool Rules sign has been revised, please review and familiarize yourself with the rules. Glass of any kind is not allowed at the pool, please choose plastic or aluminum containers for everyone’s safety. Please take any trash home with you when you leave the pool area. The furniture was purchased last year so please care for it as if was your own and put chairs back after you leave. We would also like to remind dog owners that dogs are not allowed in the pool. There is also no smoking in the pool area.

If you are planning to have a large number of children or adults visit for a pool party, please let the manager know even if you are not renting the clubhouse, so he can take steps to be certain the pool is in the best possible condition for your group.

If you see anything that needs attention or maintenance, please contact the manager. Pool keys are also available from the manager.

PLAY SCAPE: The play scape was rebuilt last year and is in great shape, we encourage parents of small children to have some fun, we would ask that you pick up any trash as you leave.

containers as you depart. Tennis court keys are available from the manager. Please let the manager know if you see anything requiring maintenance.

REMINDER HOA DUES AND PAYMENTS: I would like to remind residents that dues have increased $2.00 per month to $47.00. If you don’t use the coupon book that was mailed to you and pay electronically thru your bank, please update your payment provider so that your account will be up to date. Please contact me and I will take you off the mailing list for coupon books.

TENNIS COURTS:

The nets on the courts have been repaired or replaced, please do not jump or hang on the nets to avoid damaging them. The wind screens at the tennis courts have been reattached after strong winds tore it down. We have removed the trash cans from the courts as they were being used by dog owners to dispose of dog waste. Please carryout your trash, ball containers and drink

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Wine Club Welcoming Committee Social The Cat Mountain HOA Board of Directors would like to welcome the Cisneros, Libert, Setty, Wiebrand & Hale families to the Cat Mountain Villas!

If you have any questions regarding your welcome packet or have any additional information on the neighborhood please contact welcoming committee chair, Faye Van Haren at faye@ austin.rr.com or HOA manager Jesse Chargualaf at cmhoa@ sbcglobal.net.

Also, if you have a business and would like to promote products that might be included in the welcome basket, please contact Faye.

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Since the last issue went to print before our lastest wine social I thought I’d take the opportunity share them in the June Issue.

Thank you again Richard & Ronnie Schley for hosting a wonderul “A Kentucky Derby Day southern tradition food, wine & blues party” in your their beautiful home.

If you have any questions, would like to host a wine club social in the future or would like to join the wine club mailing list contact Charlene Casillas at charcasi@aol.com

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90 Day Market Analysis ACTIVE ADDRESS

#BED

#FL BTH

#HF BTH

#LIV

#GAR

YB

ACRES

SQ. FT.

LIST PRICE

5819 Mount Bonnell

5

5

0

3

2

1985

.164

4,379

$735,000

4703 Lookout Mtn.

4

4

1

3

2

1990

.290

4,780

$1,395,000

5828 Westslope

4

3

1

3

2

2014

.230

3,180

$1,195,000

5911 Lookout Mtn.

3

2

1

2

2

1984

.235

2,570

$599,000

6201 Mountain Villa

3

3

1

2

2

1984

.620

2,895

$700,000

6004 Hood

4

3

1

3

2

2003

.150

3,319

$899,000

4732 Twin Valley

3

3

1

3

2

1983

.144

3,831

$919,400

ADDRESS

#BED

#FL BTH

#HF BTH

#LIV

#GAR

YB

ACRES

SQ. FT.

6020 Mount Bonnell

3

3

0

1

2

1984

.095

2,146

$430,000

5844 Westslope

4

3

1

3

2

1991

.109

2,000

$1,099,500

6004 Mount Bonnell

3

2

1

1

2

2015

.109

2,000

$634,500

PENDING LIST PRICE

SOLD #BED

#FL BTH

#HF BTH

#LIV

#GAR

YB

ACRES

SQ. FT.

4610 Beechwood

ADDRESS

3

2

1

3

2

1987

.177

2,270

LIST PRICE

$539,500

5924 N West

4

2

1

2

2

1993

.097

2,582

$750,000

4503 Knap

3

2

1

2

2

1976

.330

3,287

$599,000

5821 Mount Bonnell

4

3

0

1

2

1986

.449

2,468

$650,000

6300 Ledge Mtn.

4

2

1

2

2

1980

.110

2,978

$725,000

5911 N West

4

3

1

2

2

2009

.329

3,937

$1,099,997

5801 Westslope

4

4

1

3

2

1991

4,487

$1,395,000

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Crossword Puzzle

Social Committee News & Events Saturday, June 6

Play Date Gathering. Many Cat Mountain neighbors have asked if there is a list of other parents looking for playdates for their kids during the summer. So we hosted a short gathering of parents with children at the pool, for parents interested in meeting others with similar aged children.

If you were not able to attend we compiled an email list with parents contact numbers and childrens ages. If you are interested in adding your name or would like to see the list please contact Jesse at cmhoa@sbcblbal.com

Friday, June 12

JULY Newsletter Deadline - If you would like to be part of our neighbor spotlight, highlight your company, share your children’s accolades, have an announcement, offer a service, contractor recommendations or have items for sale feel free to email Charlene Casillas your submission (at the email below) no later than the 12th of each month.

Sunday, June 14

Show your pride for those who have served by displaying your red, white & blue on Flag Day!

Sunday, June 21

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.

SUDOKU

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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2007. every Feature column, Exchange and The goal is to fill in the grid so that every©row, every 3x3 box contains the digits 1 through 9. Each digit may appear only once in each row, each column, and each 3x3 box.

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Sunday, August 16

SAVE THE DATE! For our Annual End of Summer Bash at the Club House from 5-7 PM. Details in the next issue! © 2006. Feature Exchange

Cat Mountain social clubs have been formed by residents who share a common interest.

The clubs purpose is to bring neighbors together in a social setting. If you would like to start a new group, join an existing group or take part in planning future events for the social committee, contact Charlene at charcasi@aol.com

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MEET OUR MANAGER JESSE CHARGUALAF

The Cat Mountain Homeowners Association manager, Jesse Chargualaf, almost didn’t make it into this world. His mother was pregnant with him in Guam at the outset of WWII, and he was born hiding from Japanese soldiers in a cave during the island’s occupation. Jesse is one of fourteen siblings who grew up in the aftermath of the war, spear and net fishing, gathering fruits in the jungle, and raising farm animals to feed a very large extended family.

Jesse’s father made the family’s fishing nets with fibers gleaned and woven from jungle leaves.

After Jesse graduated from high school, he joined the US Army intending to see the world. He volunteered for airborne training, becoming a master parachutist. Upon arriving in his first Special Forces unit, he was sent for Greek language training, not because he looked Greek but because nobody else could pass the course! Later he would spend time at the Defense Language Institute learning Vietnamese before literally being dropped alone in the jungle in the South Vietnamese Delta as an intelligence liaison.

Much of Jesse’s thirty-year military career was spent in Special Forces units, and he traveled around the world on a moment’s notice.

He enjoyed many years stationed in England and in Germany.

Before retiring he was the G-2 (Intelligence) sergeant major for the 2nd Infantry Division near the DMZ in Korea, the Department of Surveillance and Systems Maintenance sergeant major at the US Army Intelligence Center and School at Fort Huachuca, AZ, and the G-2 (Intelligence) sergeant major for the 7th Infantry Division in Fort Ord, CA. Jesse was well known in the Army for having the best-trained soldiers. In his mid-thirties he was still running two miles in nine minutes flat! His Green Beret troops at Fort Bragg called the grueling physical fitness training the Brown Man’s Mile because the mile started when he said it did and, although they might run with him

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at a quick clip for hours, that mile didn’t end until he said it did. He also loves to play basketball and volleyball, having done many skill demonstrations at high schools while simultaneously coaching the All-Army women’s volleyball team.

Jesse is married to Gay, a sports director he met in Germany.

Gay, who comes from a rodeo family, entertains Texas visitors with authentic cowgirl rope spinning and songs from the Old West. Their daughter, Nicole, graduated from the University of Pennsylvania and works for the Texas Legislative Council. She is the immediate past president of Austin Junior Forum. Her husband, Tom, is with the Texas Workforce Commission and is completing a University of Texas master’s degree this summer in public administration.

Nicole’s brother, Jay, holds an aeronautical engineering degree with a concentration in computational fluid dynamics from Purdue University. Jay was a member of the national champion U-18 Houston Texans soccer team. You will sometimes see him at Cat Mountain volunteering technical support to keep his dad’s computer running smoothly.

Whenever Jesse gets a moment, one can find him adoring his wee granddaughter, Elizabeth, or gardening at the Deep Eddy Community Garden. The folks at Deep Eddy think he’s the hardestworking person they’ve ever seen. Nobody knows how he finds the energy.

Presidents Note: I would like to thank Jesse for his 20+ years of service with our HOA. He is invaluable to the board and neighbors and we always tell him the knowledge he has of Cat Mountain is unprecedented. We appreciate all his hard work, his commitment & dedication to our neighborhood and have enjoyed getting to know Gay, Nicole, Tom & Jay throughout the years and it warms our heart to see Jesse with his new granddaughter. Thank you Jesse from the Board of Directors for all you do!

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