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Official Publication of the Willow Pointe Homeowners Association, Inc.

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE By Scott Ward ANNUAL MEETING FOLLOW-UP

The Annual Meeting was held on May 19th and attended in person by 17 Homeowners. Thankfully, by the skin of our teeth we had quorum of 59 people. Between the Proxies and attendees, we had 61 represented. First, thanks SO MUCH to both the people who attended and to those who sent in their Proxies. I and the Board appreciate tremendously your help here. We re-elected by acclamation Steve Mueller to the Board of Directors to their current positions for another 3 year term. Those there discussed a variety of issues and possible resolutions that can be implemented by the community. Once again, thanks to everyone who attended…and those who attended in spirit. This year, we needed each and every one of you. POOL OPENING PARTY

The WPHOA Board got together Memorial Day Weekend and served Bahama Bucks shaved ice at the pool from 12-3. We had a great turnout and lot of fun. We had about served up 75 shaved ices with a choice of 12 different flavors. The kids and the kids at heart loved it and had a great time. Thanks to all those who came out and please keep coming to the pool all season long!!

4th of July Fireworks

Remember, fireworks are allowed in Harris County (outside of the city limits) which includes Willow Pointe. Please be cautious lighting off your fireworks and courteous to your neighbors. As always, there is a ‘noise ordinance’ in effect for Harris County and we ask that you wrap up your fireworks display by 10 p.m. Also, please take the time the next day to clean up your fireworks debris from the front of your house and from the street. Thanks and have a fun and safe celebration.

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Willow Pointe Community Calendar July 2016

July 4................................................................Independence Day July 9................... Walk the bayou and pick up trash – meet @ the Willow Crossing Bridge @ 8 am July 11........................ Landscape Committee Meeting @ 6:30 pm July 19........................................WPHOA Board Meeting @ 6:30

All meetings are held in the pool meeting room. All Homeowners are welcome to attend any of the above meetings. Please call Randall Management to be placed on the agenda if you would like to address the Board at the meeting. MUD Meeting Information – The normal date/time is 11:30 am the third Thursday of the month at the offices of Attorneys Young and Brooks. The address is 10000 Memorial Drive, Suite 260. Willow Pointe Homeowners Association Newsletter - July 2016

Willow Pointe IMPORTANT NUMBERS Emergency...................................................................... 911 Sheriff’s Department....................................... 713-221-6000 Sheriff’s Department (Business)....................... 281-290-2100 Fire Department (Non-Emergency)................. 713-466-6161 Vacation Watch............................................... 281-290-2100 Poison Control Center.................................... 800-222-1222 Animal Control............................................... 281-999-3191 Commissioner, Precinct 4................................ 281-353-8424 Willow Place Post Office................................. 281-890-2392 Entex Gas........................................................ 713-659-2111 Centerpoint Energy (Power Outages Only)..... 713-207-2222 WCA Garbage & Recycle.......................................... 281-368-8397 Recycle/Hazardous Waste Disposal.................. 281-560-6200 West Harris County MUD............................. 281-807-9500 Jane Godwin @ Randall Management, Inc Voice Mail nights or week-ends............713-728-1126 ext 11 jgodwin@randallmanagement.com Newsletter Publisher Peel, Inc.................................... advertising@PEELinc.com 888-687-6444

HOMEOWNERS ASSOC. BOARD OF DIRECTORS Scott Ward Brenda Jackson Steve Mueller Mona Shires Angie Wilson

President 2014 - 2017 Secretary 2015 - 2018 Treasurer 2013 - 2016 Director 2015 - 2018 Director 2014 - 2017 Please contact us at wphoa.board@willowpointe.org if you have questions, comments or concerns.

Harris County SHERIFF’S OFFICE Patrol Report MAY 2016 Category

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Burglary/Habitat..................................................................0 Burglary/Motor vehicle........................................................1 Criminal Mischief................................................................0 Disturbance/Family..............................................................1 Disturbance/Loud Noise......................................................1 Local Alarms .......................................................................4 Suspicious Person.................................................................0 Traffic stop...........................................................................1 Vehicle suspicious.................................................................0

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Yard Month With all of the recent rains, lack of water has not been an issue this year. Congratulations to the very healthy lawns of the family at 10031 Briarpark Trail Lane who received first place for the month. Also congratulations go to the family at 10930 Trail Ridge Drive who receive second place this month.

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Emerald Ash Borer found in Texas

Emerald ash borer, often referred to as EAB, is an exotic pest from Asia. This beetle is a serious threat to ash trees. Emerald ash borer was accidentally introduced into the United States and was found in Michigan in 2002. Four beetles were found in a trap located in NE Texas (Harrison County) in late April 2016. There are currently no confirmed cases of ash trees that are infested. The beetles will continue to be monitored throughout the state. Larvae bore into trees under the bark and cut off the water and nutrient conducting vessels. Larvae are creamy white, legless with a flattened body. Larvae are 1- 1 ½ inches in length when fully developed. As an adult, the beetle is elongated and cylindrical with the pronotum (a part of the thorax) extended back as a lobe towards the abdomen. Most notably, these beetles are bright, metallic green with reddish hues. Adults are about 1/2 inch in size. If the wings are removed or lifted, the upper side of the abdomen is bright coppery-red which can help differentiate this beetle from closely related species in Texas. In infested trees, canopy die back is often seen in the top one third of the canopy and then moves down until the tree is bare. Epicormic shoots (leafy shoots coming off the trunk of the tree) may also be seen. Vertical fissures may appear on the bark and galleries may be able to be seen through openings. If bark is peeled off, serpentine galleries packed with frass (excrement) may be seen. Adult beetles produce a d-shaped exit hole (1/8 inch diameter). Woodpeckers may cause damage to tees infested with EAB. Look for flaking bark and uneven holes caused by the woodpeckers feeding on larvae and pupae. If EAB activity is confirmed for ash trees within an area, it is recommended that a systemic insecticide treatment is given to ash trees of high value. If more than 50% of an infested ash tree crown remains, then treatment with a systemic insecticide may slow the attack. If less than 50% of an infested ash tree crown

remains, the tree should be removed. For great information on emerald ash borer within Texas see the following site: https://tfsweb.tamu.edu/eab/ This information is to have you watch for this beetle on ash trees in your area. Only 4 beetles have been found currently and only in NE Texas. No trees have yet been confirmed to be infested. 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

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ASSETS Checking Comm Assoc Banc.............................................$123,166.48 Reserves Comm Assoc Banc.............................................$118,869.49 M.Stanley/S. Barney...........................................$145,916.51 Total Reserves.....................................................$264,786.00 Accounts Receivable 2011 Owner Assessments............................................$20.00 2012 Owner Assessments..........................................$448.00 2013 Owner Assessments.......................................$1,721.08 2014 Owner Assessments.......................................$3,575.00 2015 Owner Assessments.......................................$5,573.76 2016 Owner Assessments.....................................$18,269.23 A/R Collection Fees.............................................$17,756.00 A/R Lawn Fees..........................................................$440.00 A/R Late charges....................................................$1,920.14 A/R Legal fees......................................................$17,499.46 A/R Opening Balance..........................................$19,391.50 A/R Other.................................................................$250.00 ................................................................. ..$118,073.10 Total Asset .........................................................................$86,864.17 Pre-paid insurance..................................................$1,972.00 Total other assets....................................................$1,972.00 Total Assets........................................................$476,788.65 LIABILITIES AND MEMBER’S EQUITY Current Liabilities Prepaid-HOA Fees..............................................$1,188.00 Prepaid-Legal Fees...................................................437.20 Total Liabilities...................................................$1,625.20 Reserves Beginning balance...........................................$245,947.13 2015 Reserves...................................................$25,416.00 Interest Income......................................................$165.05 Capital Expenses............................................. $ - 6,742.18 Total Reserves.................................................$264,786.00 Member Capital Prior Years equity.................................................$69,409.16 Accrual basis equity..............................................$85,238.97 Total homeowners capital...................................$154,648.13 YTD excess/deficit...............................................$55,729.32 Total member’s equity........................................$210,377.45 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND MEMBER’S EQUITY ......................................................................$ 476,788.65 Copyright © 2016 Peel, Inc.

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