Bella Vista - October 2015

October 2015

Official Publication of the Bella Vista Homeowners Association

Volume 7, Issue 10

BOARD REPORT

BOARD MEETING

The Board met in September and minutes for all meetings are posted to the Bella Vista website after Board approval the following month. Go to “Documents” on the left side menu and select “Board meeting Minutes” from the document category on the right side of the screen.

The next Board meeting is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. on the first Wednesday of each month at the RealManage office, 9601 Amberglen Blvd, Suite 150, Bldg G, Austin TX 78729 (next to Lifetime Fitness on RR 620 service road).

HOA LAWS

The Board is reviewing information regarding 39 new HOA specific laws enacted in the 2015 Texas Legislative session and how those changes will impact our neighborhood. Detailed information will be provided as we learn more.

POOL UPDATE

Please note the pool will close at the end of October and the Board is scheduling repairs for the fall and spring.

FINANCIAL UPDATE

The Board is developing the 2015 budget so please send us any suggestions you may have for improvements or maintenance in the neighborhood by October 31. Board contact information is located on page 2.

IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS

Please use the “new” ACC form when submitting requests to RealManage for any projects planned for your property. The ACC form is located on the Bella Vista website under “Documents” and “Architectural Committee Approval Request Form” or at the following link: http://www.bellavista-hoa.com/bellavista/document_view.asp?id=15

CITY SERVICES

Like many central Texas cities including Austin, Round Rock and others, Cedar Park has heard concerns from residents about unexpectedly high utility bills. The City conducted an exhaustive analysis of the water system and found no systemic metering or billing issues. City data indicates that demand for water increased substantially in late summer, and this demand is not out of the norm. Please visit www.cedarparktexas.gov/waterbillinfo for tips, resources and City assistance.

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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 Director, John Shumaker …..….......... john.h.shumaker@att.net ACC Requests........................................bellvist@ciramail.com Recreation Committee...................erica.smith605@gmail.com Treasurer, Bill Chapman........................ wchapman@ctrma.org

Water Conservation

HOA MANAGEMENT

• When doing laundry, match the water level to the size of the load.

RealManage Resident Services (pool, issues, etc.)

1-866-473-2573.........................................Service@ciramail.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

TIPS OF THE MONTH

• Washing dark clothes in cold water saves both on water and energy while it helps your clothes to keep their colors.

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Our goal is to provide the Bella Vista community with one source of local news content that is provided by Bella Vista residents. Our goal is to help build Bella Vista by connecting local businesses with residents and residents with relevant neighborhood information.

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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..

The newsletter can also be viewed online at www.PEELinc.com.

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CEDAR PARK POLICE DEPARTMENT QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE: Smart911

Up to 80% of 911 calls come from mobile phones in Cedar Park.

Unlike landlines, cell phones do not provide 911 operators with your exact location. The good news is that by creating a free Smart911 profile, you can link mobile phone numbers to your home address allowing first responders the potential to get to you more quickly.

You may also enter details about medical conditions, pets, your home, your vehicles, emergency contacts and anything else you want them to know in an emergency. The profile information you choose to provide is held by Smart911 and shared with Police and Fire only if you call 911. Additional information is located at the following website: www.CedarParkTexas.gov/smart911

SEND US YOUR

Event Pictures!!

Do you have a picture of an event that you would like to run in this newsletter? Send it to us and we will publish it in the next issue. Email the picture to bellavista@peelinc.com. Be sure to include the text that you would like to have as the caption. Pictures will appear in color online at www.PEELinc.com.

TIP411

The Cedar Park Police Department has introduced several ways to anonymously submit crime tips: 1) the CPPD Tips App; 2) via text message; 3) using an electronic form or 4) through a crime mapping site called RAIDS online. All of the information you need to get started is located at the following website: www.CedarParkTexas. gov/tip411

Twitter & Facebook

The Cedar Park Police Department is on Facebook and Twitter and you are invited to Tweet them or send a message about what is on your mind and read their posts about all-things police and public safety at the following: @CedarParkPD, www.facebook.com/ CedarParkPolice.

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HOPE4MINDS’ BATTLE OF THE YOUTH BANDS

Hope4Minds’ Second “Battle of the Youth Bands” Lets Kids Sling Their Six-Strings and Raise Money for Hope4Minds, Offering Hope and Support to Kids with an Acquired Brain Injury Rock on and play hard for a good cause this fall at the second Battle of the Youth Bands and Family Fun Fest on Saturday, October 17, 2015 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. at The Rusty Mule, 9201 Hwy 290 in Austin. Produced by Hope4Minds with Strait Music and Austin School of Music, the Battle of the Youth Bands and Family Fun Fest is a high octane day of live music, a silent auction and activities including gyroscope, rock wall, food trucks, face painting, redneck games knockdown, carnival games and much more. Youth bands will compete before and during the event to raise money. Proceeds benefit Hope4Minds, a 501 3(c) public charity that’s fostering hope and enriching the lives of Texas children with an acquired brain injury.

For more information or to donate, visit www.hope4minds.org.

Bands are competing both on and off stage by raising money for Hope4Minds, with two winners earning a gig at Stubb’s Bar-B-Q on Dec. 6, 2015. In addition to their Stubb’s show, the first place winner will receive six hours of recording time at Austin School of Music.

Brianna, an 8 year old singer in one of the participating duos, suffered a traumatic brain injury when she was 12 months old and has physical disabilities as a result of her injury. Brianna said, “I want to help other kids get help like I did so they can get better.”

Ronda Johnson, executive director for Hope4Minds, is especially impressed by the bands’ enthusiasm to support other kids. “These young musicians from all over Austin are coming together to support 4

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our kids and families, and there’s something really special about that.”

Admission is $5 a person with free admission for children 2 or under. Tickets are available online at Hope4Minds.org and at the event. Guests are encouraged to bring chairs/blankets due to limited seating.

2015 Battle of the Youth Bands sponsors represent communityminded businesses from across Austin including Dell Children’s Medical Center, Engel & Volkers; On Call Emergency Center; Premier Family Physicians; Community Impact; Covert Buick; Peel Inc. ; Big Sky Pediatric Therapy; AR Signs; Kim Burke of Sotheby’s International Realty; Peter King Design; Massage Envy; European Wax Center; Moreland Properties; Sonrisas Therapies; Escarpment Village; Core Health Care; Stubbs Bar B Q; Maggie Ruiz of Realty Austin; Critter Ridder; Home Source Mortgage; Mercedes-Benz of Austin; William Talbot-Allstate; V & V Liquors; Therapy Center of Buda; Neuro Performance Austin; Anytime Fitness; Momentum Public Relations; Hill Country Sun; Victor Thompson Insurance Agency - Farmers Insurance Group; Curious Chords; OpenLabs; Wilson AC and Appliance; Mike and Cari Coble & Family; Protecting Texas Kids; Chris AT Liquor; Big Village IT; and Texas Music Water. Sponsorships are still available at: www.hope4minds.org Copyright © 2015 Peel, Inc.

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D I A PERS AS L I FE SA V E R S

How can a diaper save lives? As diapers are not covered under assistance programs, they are a costly basic need to those in poverty or other crisis situation. With 29% of its children in poverty, Travis County alone has an estimated 12,000 children in a diaper need situation. Senior citizens with incontinence issues also fall prey to this issue due to fixed incomes and increased cost of living.

What if we could funnel all the extra diapers in Central Texas from those who no longer require them, to those in need? The answer is healthier babies and happier families. Austin is blessed with abundance and Austin Diaper Bank can harness that for our less fortunate neighbors.

Lack of diapers can cause several detriments that can be easily avoided. For babies’ brains to develop appropriately and for maternal bonding to take place, stress levels have to be minimized. Diaper need has been shown to be as stressful to families as not having enough food. Babies who are forced to remain in soiled diapers tend to be fussy. There is unfortunately, a direct correlation between increased crying and child abuse. Diapers can prevent all of these things and even strengthen families and their wellbeing.

What else can diaper do? Providing diapers provides many favorable outcomes. Diapers allow children to attend daycare and receive early childhood education that is proven to improve learning outcomes long-term. Diapers, also therefore, allow parents to go to work, support their families and live normal lives. It is strange to think that diapers promote a stronger workforce, but they absolutely do.

Diaper Need Awareness Week (September 28th-October 4th) is a local and national event designed to raise awareness of diaper need, declared under official proclamation by Mayor Steve Adler.

How can you help, you ask?

-Hold a diaper drive at your workplace, civic club, school or place of worship -Donate dollars or diapers.

-Volunteer at the diaper bank.

-Raise awareness by sharing via social media or email.

-Eat at P. Terry’s on Saturday October 3rd. All profits made that day will be donated to Austin Diaper Bank!

Check out more at www.austindiapers.org.

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