Hunter's Chase - July 2016 by Peel, Inc.

Hunter's Chase Gazette

HUNTER'S CHASE The Official Newsletter of the Hunter's Chase HOA July 2016 Volume 6, Issue 7

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Annual Meeting Rescheduled for August Due to inclement weather, the board decided to reschedule the annual meeting. The new date is Saturday, August 27, from 4-7pm at the pool. The event will feature a buffet by Jardin Corona, a new inflatable bounce/slide, balloon twister, face painting and music, and is free for Hunter's Chase property owners and residents. The Annual Meeting will take commence at 5:30pm sharp, with many important issues to discuss as well as election of new board members, so please plan on attending. Interested in running for a board seat? Please contact Carmen Glassinger at Goodwin Management at carmen.glassinger@ goodwintx.com or (512) 502-7503. A new notice and proxy will be mailed prior to the meeting. Important Agenda Items for the Annual Meeting: In addition to enjoying time with neighbors, there are some very important issues that will be discussed at the meeting and property owner and resident input will be crucial! Neighborhood Watch There have been a number of attempted break ins and suspicious activity reported in recent months in our neighborhood and adjacent areas. Therefore, one important agenda item will be the need for a Neighborhood Watch. Hunter's Chase has had a neighborhood watch in the past, and we will be looking for volunteers to help resurrect this important tool in deterring crime. Future of the Neighborhood Newsletter For the past year, the Board has been looking into options to enhance or replace the current printed newsletter. In June, Peel and Associates, our print publisher, notified the Board that in order to maintain the monthly mailings, the POA would need to assume some of the cost of the mail out. The board opted to end the relationship, with this month's newsletter being the last one that will be produced by Peel. The board held a special meeting in mid June to discuss options, which they will present to the POA at the annual meeting. The Hunters Chase POA would like to thanks Peel for the years of service.

APD Tips to Help Prevent Burglaries Over the Summer The Austin Police Department recently issued a public reminder, stating: During the summer months there have been increase in vehicle and residential burglaries. Most residential burglaries occur during the daytime due to the majority of persons working daytime hours and no one being home. Also, many people go on vacations while leaving their home unwatched. These are a few common-sense tips APD recommends that you can do to help lessen the chance of being a victim of crime. Auto Burglary Prevention: • Always lock your vehicle and take your keys—even in your own driveway. • Never leave your car running and unattended. • Park in a well-lit area. • Take valuables with you—if you must leave valuables in your car, keep them out of view. Home Burglary Prevention: • Keep your doors and windows locked when you are away. • Do not post vacation plans or photos on social media indicating you are on vacation. • Burglars search for homes that appear to be unoccupied. A car in the driveway, motion sensitive lights, interior lights and radios and TVs on timers all give the impression that someone is in the home. • Notify a trusted neighbor to watch your home while you are away. • If you see suspicious activity, call 911 immediately. Hunter's Chase Gazette - July 2016

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/

HUNTERS CHASE POA COMMITTEES Residents interested in joining a committee should contact Carmen Glassinger at carmen.glassinger@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

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)

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

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ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL COMMITTEE Applications are found on the intranet site at http://hca.goodwintx.com/

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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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What to Do If You Owe the IRS But You Can’t Pay? Fail to pay your taxes, and you’ll face penalties, interest and a constant reminder from the IRS, but you have plenty of options for relief. The IRS is willing to work with you to pay your taxes in most cases, but just don’t ignore them. The IRS knows basically everything about you. The IRS knows where you live, where you work, who you’re married to, and, how many kids you have. Which is to say, if the IRS is looking for you, you can’t hide. So before the IRS garnishes your wages and freezes you bank accounts – and before you pack a bag and flee the country – here’s what to do if you owe money and can’t pay. Don’t Skip Filing Set Up a Payment Plan • I will help you file all taxes for the • We can do that EASILY FOR YOU current or previous years Call Me, now Ask for Leniency • Call me – 512-363-5738 - The IRS’ •Under certain circumstances, goal, after all, is get people to pay some taxpayers can get out of pay- their taxes. But whatever you do, ing the penalty don’t ignore it.

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Hunter's Chase Gazette Clarification of New Pool Rules

Regarding Lifeguard Schedule, Pool Monitors and Rules Enforcement The Pool is now officially open, seven days a week, until October 17, and it is only accessible to residents and property owners who have a pool key fob. Pool hours are: Adult Swim: 6am-9am; Open Swim: 9am-9pm. The Hunter's Chase Board recently adopted new policies and streamlined rules for the pool as follows: Pool Monitors will be on site from 8-9pm daily to oversee closing of pool. Lifeguards will be on duty Friday-Sundays for all weekends, starting Memorial Day and ending Labor Day weekend as well as any holidays such as the Fourth of July. The rules were rewritten to clarify owners and residents rights and abilities to help oversee and maintain proper usage of the pool. Particularly important is Rule #4: 4) Lifeguards, agents working for the POA and members of the Hunter's Chase POA are empowered to enforce all Hunter's Chase POA policies, including but not limited to behavior policies or water safety violations. Members of the Hunter's Chase POA refers to any property owner or resident of Hunter's Chase. Agent refers to any person or persons hired by the POA to help maintain the amenity and includes but is not limited to: Lifeguards, Monitors, Janitors, Deed Enforcement Officer.

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Help Find Izzy!

Perhaps you can help one Hunter's Chase family recover their lost pet. Their teacup poodle, Izzy, is missing, and one of you may have seen her and could provide assistance. Below is a picture of Izzy. The photo was taken right around the time she went missing. Picture here. Color: Brown and White Weight: 3lbs Last seen: March 10th at 12414 Beartrap Lane If you can provide any information, please reach out to Don Smeltzer at (512) 344-9906. There is a $1000 reward upon safe return of Izzy.

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Pets are Good for You Not all medicine comes from your drug store. Sometimes it’s sitting in your local pound, complete with floppy ears and a fuzzy tail. The health benefits of pets are gaining increasing attention. .Those who share their life and love with a pet get back a lot of rewards, says Dotti Bernhard, former chairperson of The Hearing Power of Animals in the city of Los Angeles. Many of us already know about the digs that are trained to help people who have various disabilities. Even ordinary pets, however, can benefit people. They help bring a sense of purpose to our lives, caring about and providing for a living creature. They can also bring more concrete benefits. Bernhard, of Berkley Convalescent Hospitals, which contract with Kaiser Permanente to provide skilled nursing care, has developed a program that brings birds into the lives of nursing home residents. Residents prepare food and make toys for the birds. In addition, the presence of the birds motivates resident and encourages them to participate in physical, occupational and speech therapy sessions. Pets have also been credited with reducing stress, lowering blood pressure, improving recovery from heart attacks, and decreasing doctor visits of older adults. Researchers suggest that pets may bring humor into our lives and offer companionship and affection.

Are You Prepared For An Emergency? An emergency is defined as an unforeseen combination of circumstances or the resulting state that calls for immediate action. An emergency doesn’t necessarily mean a disaster. It could be as simple as a your child needing a copy of their birth certificate to register for school, or you may need a pink slip for your car when a brand new ride catches your eye, and of course it could mean much worse. If you don’t already have important papers together in a safe place, maybe this month is a good time to buy a small fireproof lockbox or safe and start gathering all of your important papers in one easy to access place. Here are some of the things you should include in your lockbox: • Wills, social security card, passports, birth certificates, divorce and custody decrees, immigration documents. • Property deeds, Mortgage Company address and phone number, homeowners and life insurance policies and copies of health insurance card and phone numbers. • Inoculation records, health records, doctors and dentists names, addresses and contact information. • Auto ownership papers, auto insurance policies. • Credit Card numbers, records of outstanding and paid loans. • Stock and securities certificates. • Hard copy of your resume, work history and past tax records. • An extra copy of your address books. Pretty simple stuff when you think about it. The value of having these documents put away in a safe, fireproof place will only be fully realized when you need to have them. If steps aren’t taken when they should be, it may be too late.

Hunter's Chase Gazette - July 2016

Hunter's Chase Gazette

Please Clean Up After Fido

Every responsible dog owner agrees that picking up after your dog is an absolute must. No matter where or when it occurs, there is no excuse for not scooping the poop. So here are 6 reasons why very dog owner must be responsible for picking up every time. • It’s common courtesy. This needs no further commentary. It’s what’s right. • Dog Poop is unhealthy for other animals. Ever see your dog stick its face into a big poop someone didn’t pick up? Yeah, no kisses for you, pooch. • Dog Poop bio-degrades slowly and guess what? It does not help as fertilizer.

• Dog Poop is unsightly and gross. Let’s face it, stepping into someone’s dog poop is the worst thing ever. You have to wash your new Ferragamos, and who wants to do that? These shoes cost a fortune. • Dog Poop makes all dog owners look bad. Don’t ruin this for the rest of us. We love having dogs, and cleaning up after them is just par for the course. • Your actions set an example for others. When you pick up after your dog, you are part of the solution! Really folks, there is no reason why you should leave your dog’s waste all over our neighborhood. Do what’s right, clean it up. At no time will any source be allowed to use the Hunter's Chase Gazette's 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 Hunter's Chase Gazette is exclusively for the private use of the Hunter's Chase HOA and 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. Peel, Inc. is not responsible for the accuracy of any facts stated in articles submitted by others. The publisher also assumes no responsibility for the advertising content with this publication. All warranties and representations made in the advertising content are solely that of the advertiser and any such claims regarding its content should be taken up with the advertiser. * The publisher assumes no liability with regard to its advertisers for misprints or failure to place advertising in this publication except for the actual cost of such advertising. * Although every effort is taken to avoid mistakes and/or misprints, the publisher assumes no responsibility for any errors of information or typographical mistakes, except as limited to the cost of advertising as stated above or in the case of misinformation, a printed retraction/correction. * Under no circumstances shall the publisher be held liable for incidental or consequential damages, inconvenience, loss of business or services, or any other liabilities from failure to publish, or from failure to publish in a timely manner, except as limited to liabilities stated above.

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NOBODY IS DROWNPROOF WATCH KIDS AROUND WATER

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37 Texas children have already fatally drowned in 2016

DROWNING IS PREVENTABLE THESE WATER SAFETY TIPS CAN SAVE LIVES

WATCH KIDS & KEEP IN ARM’S REACH

CHECK WATER SOURCES FIRST

LEARN TO SWIM

WEAR LIFE JACKETS

PRACTICE DRAIN SAFETY

MULTIPLE BARRIERS AROUND WATER

BE SAFER IN OPEN WATER

KEEP YOUR HOME SAFER

LEARN CPR

BECOME a Water Guardian for your child

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