CAT MOUNTAIN VIEW
SEPTEMBER 2016
VOLUME 4, NUMBER 9
PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
It’s everyone’s favorite time of year . . . time to go back to school. For families with children, this can be an exciting but stressful time. Between buying supplies, finding the coolest new clothes, and, of course, trying to remember everything you forgot over the summer, it’s easy to forget that safety is an important part of back to school for both parents and children. Remember to be a cautious driver— Kids going back to school means more kids on the streets. So be extra careful during the times when kids are going to or returning from school. Slow-down in neighborhoods and school zones. Don’t take phone calls or text while driving. Take time to look for kids at intersections. Also, please remember to watch for children as they wait for and get off of the busses. Be certain to maintain a safe distance from busses as they stop to pick up or drop off kids. Many children get excited and run around the bus or may try to cross the road in a hurry. We have so many more little ones in the neighborhood than we did 10 years ago, it’s really very amazing to me! I would like to invite you to review the events page in this issue for information on the end of summer BBQ which was postponed from August 14th due to rain. It was a tough call but all the forecasts for the weekend predicted rain or thunderstorms. We ended up getting a good steady rain most of the day so it was the right call. Hopefully September is a bit drier and you can come on the re-scheduled date. We completed our summer road project ahead of our anticipated schedule, being such a small job for most pavers we were on a waiting list for a slot sometime in September. On July 15th we received notice the sealing would be scheduled for the following Friday, just seven days away. Jesse had to move fast to notify the residents on the affected streets, hand delivering copies of the notice because we don’t still do not have phone numbers and email addresses for everyone….(my biggest pet project still in the works). The streets had to be closed for 36 hours from the time the paving was finished on Friday at 5pm, but some residents got antsy and removed the barricades early (6pm on Saturday). A few vehicles went around the barricades before then. Overall it was a success, but there were some concerns regarding the tracks left by the trash and recycling trucks Copyright © 2016 Peel, Inc.
the following Thursday. We fully expected this to be a problem based on temperatures and how well the surface cured, but these big trucks are a reality and they are also responsible for the majority of the damage to the streets in cul-de-sacs where they have to turn fairly tight corners. The tires tend to peel up the surface very easily if the driver turns the wheel a significant amount while the vehicle is stationary. Overall the streets look good and we hope this seal coat will add a few years to the life of the streets. As a reminder, you can receive this newsletter online by signing up at www.peelinc.com. The online format is a bit more colorful and it’s green, saving the environment from the cost of paper, printing and delivery. Hope to see you at the BBQ in September! Bryan Harter Cat Mountain HOA | President
SEPTEMBER MANAGER’S REPORT Exterior Improvement, Modification, and Repairs: When homeowners are planning on making exterior improvements to their properties, either repairs or modifications, there is a requirement to fill out the Environmental Control Committee's (ECC) Project Approval Form and send the form to the Association's office for the ECC to review the proposed improvements/ modification/repairs prior to doing the work. The form is on the Association's website at www.catmountainhoa.com or can be obtained from the Manager at the Association's office. Upon receipt of the homeowner's proposed exterior improvements to their property, the Manager sends notices to adjacent property owners within 200 feet to allow them to submit their concerns to the office regarding impact to them of their neighbor's project. The ECC will take into consideration their concerns during the ECC's review of the proposal. The ECC has 30 days in which to meet and render an opinion. Submitting a proposal when work is underway (Continued on Page 3) Cat Mountain View - September 2016
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