Hunter's Chase - July 2015 by Peel, Inc.

Hunter's Chase Gazette

HUNTER'S CHASE The Official Newsletter of the Hunter's Chase HOA July 2015 Volume 5, Issue 7

Gazette

NEIGHBORHOOD

Yard & Garden Tips

HCPOA Board Re-Elected; Dues remain unchanged for 2015

Despite the Rain, We Remain in a Drought Drought conditions have improved with the May and June rains, but not enough for officials to say the drought is over. Stage 2 water restrictions remain in place, as the Hunter's Chase Gazette goes to press on June 15. Stage 2 means the amount of water in lakes Travis and Buchanan remain below a "minimum supply level" and water is a limited resource. Stage 2 water restrictions of note to residents: • Hose-end (manual) irrigation may take place between midnight and 10 a.m. and between 7 p.m. and midnight on your assigned watering day. • Automatic sprinkler systems may operate between midnight and 5 a.m. and between 7 p.m. and midnight on your watering day. • Please reduce system run times to fit within this schedule. • Please ensure that your system has a working rain sensor, or operate the system manually when rain is forecasted. • Washing vehicles at home is prohibited. If you need to wash a vehicle, you may do so at a commercial carwash facility. Again, The City of Austin (Ordinance No. 20120816-004) requires water conservation efforts and issues penalties for not following water restrictions.

NEWS

Thanks to all the residents and property owners who attended our annual Summerfest celebration and annual property owners meeting. Despite the cloudy weather and short rainfall, we had an excellent turnout. Board Update As there were no new nominees, the existing board was reelected by acclamation as follows: • Brian James, President • Samuel Yu, Vice President • Michael Kuykendall, Treasurer • Rebekah Sheppard, Secretary • Lynn Maddox, At Large Representative Dues Update Based on our current financial report, it was determined that dues would remain at their current level for the remainder of 2015. Emerald Patrol Services Return to Hunter's Chase Acts of vandalism and increased concern regarding other criminal incidents in our immediate area have led the HCPOA Board to reconsider using security patrols in the neighborhood. After assessing the 2015 budget, the board determined that the HCPOA would begin a two-month trial period with our previous contractor, Emerald Patrol Services, commencing June 1, to patrol Hunter's Chase again. Resident feedback is needed to determine if this is a service we should add back into the budget on a more permanent basis. Please contact Carmen Glassinger at Goodwin Management with your comments or suggestions. Carmen's contact information (Continued on Page 2) Copyright © 2015 Peel, Inc.

Gardening Tips for the Summer Heat From Charles Evans, Director of Operation, ECOSystems Landscape Services GET READY, HERE IT COMES... summer heat! It cannot be avoided, so be prepared. Spring has been kind to us this year. We've had good consistent (OK, excessive) rain which has helped us prepare for summer. A cooler and wetter than normal summer is predicted, but we still need to be ready for the worst. (Continued on Page 3) Hunter's Chase Gazette - June 2015

Hunter's Chase Gazette CONTACT NUMBERS & IMPORTANT INFO Hunter’s Chase Yahoo Newsgroup http://groups.yahoo.com/group/hunterschase/ Hunter’s Chase POA website - http://hca.goodwintx.com/ UTILITIES Electricity City of Austin............................................... 512-494-9400 Gas Atmos Energy............................................1-888-286-6700 Emergency.................................................... 866-322-8667 Water/Wastewater (City of Austin) Emergency.................................................... 512-912-6000 Trash/Recycling City of Austin............................................... 512-494-9400 PROPERTY MANAGEMENT HC HOA Goodwin Management Inc. Carmen.Glassinger@goodwintx.com............ 512-502-7503 Estates of HC POA CA Managers: info@camanagers.com.................................. 512-288-2376 ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL COMMITTEE Applications are found on the intranet site at http://hca.goodwintx.com/

(Neighborhood News, Cont. from Cover) -- and other important information for residents -- is available on page 2 of the newsletter. Note: The use of Emerald Patrol was stopped when the Springwoods MUD was annexed by the City of Austin. At that time, Hunter's Chase lost revenue stream for some services, including our neighborhood patrol. Deed Enforcement on Lawns Our Deed Enforcement Officer Jim Sagnes would like to remind residents that with the warmer weather and recent rains, you may need to mow more often in order to maintain property code. Warmer weather also means more pedestrians, especially in the earlier and later hours, when it is cooler but visibility is limited, so please keep sidewalks clear, visible and free of tripping hazards! Mosquito Assistance Available from City of Austin Recent rains have brought more mosquitoes, and some Hunter's Chase residents face bigger challenges controlling them. The City of Austin offers assistance to individual property owners with eradicating mosquitoes and rodents on their property. Help is offered through the Rodent and Vector Control Program of Health and Human Services. For assistance, call 512-978-0370 or email via http://www. austintexas.gov/email/echuservice.

DEED ENFORCEMENT To report violations contact Sage Management at sage.management@yahoo.com. Deed documents at http://hca.goodwintx.com. SCHOOLS Pond Springs Elementary................................. 512-464-4200 ..................... http://schools.roundrockisd.org/pondsprings/ Deerpark Middle School.................................. 512-464-6600 ...........................http://schools.roundrockisd.org/deerpark/ McNeil High School........................................ 512-464-6300 ..............................http://schools.roundrockisd.org/mcneil/ OTHER Crime Stoppers........................................... 1-800-253-STOP County Commissioner Lisa Birkman, Pct. 1 ...... 512-733-5384 fax; 512-733-5380 Animal Control................................................ 512-943-1389 Spicewood Springs Branch Public Library ........................ 8637 Spicewood Springs Rd 512-974-3800 POA BOARD Brian James ............................................................. President Samuel Yu.........................................................Vice President Michael Kuykendall..................................................Treasurer Rebekah Sheppard ....................................................Secretary Lynn Raridon Maddox................................ At-Large Member To reach any one of the board members please contact Carmen Glassinger at carmen.glassinger@goodwintx.com 2

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roots grow deeper for enhanced drought tolerance. If you have thin or poor soil, an annual treatment will promote healthier turf.

So, what can you do? • Hand water new plants two or three times per week to saturate the soil deeply. • Check your irrigation - unclog nozzles, fix leaks, adjust heads, set timers correctly. Avoid water runoff. • Remove or cut down struggling plants so you don't waste water trying to keep them alive. • Mulch. Mulch. Mulch. Mulch. This is the #1 water and plant conservation tool. Mulch not only insulates the soil from the heat, it holds in moisture, defines the bed and prevents weeds. Keep a two-inch layer on beds and tree rings throughout the heat. This could be the difference between success and failure of your plants.

Irrigation During the heat of summer, you generally need one inch of water per week to keep things alive. This of course depends on your plant selections. Refer to your manufacturer's literature or their website for guidelines on controller settings. The one-inch measurement can also be done easily with a simple tuna can used as a "catch cup." Always use the run-soak-run technique. This means short, repeated cycles on your watering day. The cycle should be short enough to prevent runoff. Many older irrigation systems have the old-style "rain shut-off" devices. Newer wireless and advanced devices are available that are less likely to fail or allow watering when you don't need it. There are also advanced models of irrigation controllers that assure that the system waters only when the weather dictates. They link to weather stations near your home and make the most of your water use and prevent waste better than ever. Some are even programmable from your smart phone. See your irrigation service dealer for more information.

Preparing Your Lawn for the Heat Core aeration and topdressing with compost now will prepare your turf for the heat. Aeration will allow air flow to the roots, enable the compost to penetrate, prevent water runoff and make your grass

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$ per sq. ft. $133.51 $123.20 $106.24 $95.71

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CICADAS

(egg laying structure). Eggs hatch after about 6 weeks and small nymphs drop to the ground where they burrow into the soil. Nymphs feed on sap of tree roots with their piercing-sucking mouthparts. After becoming fully developed, nymphs emerge from the ground at night and climb onto nearby objects such as tree trunk, plants, fences, etc. Adult cicadas emerge from the last nymphal stage leaving behind the exuviae (cast skin). Adults can live 5-6 weeks. Male cicadas are well known for their “song”. They rest on a tree and produce a whining sound to attract females. The sound is produced by two vibrating membranes on the side of the abdomen. Females do not “sing”. Adults feed on juices from tender twigs, but usually do not cause lasting harm to the plant from feeding. For more information or help with identification, contact Wizzie Brown, Texas AgriLife Extension Service Program Specialist at 512.854.9600. Check out my blog at www.urban-ipm.blogspot.com Cicadas are fairly large insects but can vary in size with some growing over 1 ½ inches. Color may also vary depending upon species, but many are brown or green. All cicadas have bulging eyes and, on adults, wings that are held roof-like over the body. The wings are semi-transparent with thick wing veins. The majority of their life cycle is spent underground. Cicadas have 2-5 year life cycles and appear in Texas in mid to late summer. Females insert egg clusters into branches of trees using their saw-like ovipositor

The information given herein is for educational purposes only. Reference to commercial products or trade names is made with the understanding that no discrimination is intended and no endorsement by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service or the Texas A&M AgriLife Research is implied. Extension programs serve people of all ages regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status.

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Hunter's Chase Gazette Dinosaur Tracks Are Just Down Highway 183 The summer movie release of Jurassic World may spur greater interest about dinosaurs for some in the neighborhood. Fortunately, there are a couple of near-by options to further that curiosity. San Gabriel River Tracks Head down 183 to Leander. At the bridge crossing the south fork of the San Gabriel River, you can see dinosaur footprints embedded in the rock of the river bed. Walking about a half mile west of the bridge and on the left bank of the river, the tracks are found. What types of dinosaurs the various tracks belong to has been open to debate. The tracks likely belong to the Acrocanthosaurus and Brontosaurus. The T-Rex also has been mentioned as a possibility. This area is not a park and you may leave your vehicle close to Highway 183. Should you go, please be careful parking. Also, wait to go when the river is not high. Glenn Ross Tracks at UT If traversing the San Gabriel River's edge is a no-go, head to UT and the Texas Memorial Museum. At this hidden gem of a museum you can see the famous Glen Rose dinosaur tracks. The tracks belong to the Sauropod. Besides the tracks, the museum has lots of other Texas fossils and other dinosaur information. Included is the Texas Pterosaur (Quetzalcoatalus northropi), a flying reptile unearthed in West Texas by UT scientists. The Museum says that with a wingspan of 40 feet, Quetzalcoatalus northropi is "the largest flying creature ever found." Visit http://tmm.utexas.edu/ for more details.

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HUNTERS CHASE POA COMMITTEES Residents interested in joining a committee should contact Carmen Glassinger at carmen.glassinger@goodwintx.com 1. Neighborhood Watch - will assist with implementing a neighborhood watch program 2. Amenities (Pool, Park & Tennis) - will be responsible for maintenance and improvement suggestions to the Board 3. Events - responsible for determining which neighborhood events to plan and carrying out the planning and execution of the events (Neighborhood garage sale, Christmas caroling, potlucks, etc)

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