October 2016
Official Publication of the Bella Vista Homeowners Association
Volume 8, Issue 10
BOARD REPORT
The Board met in August and September and minutes for all Board meetings are posted to the Bella Vista website and the RealManage website. RealManage has not applied all of the credits reported in February and Director Frederick is escalating the issue. The monthly DRV report was reviewed and at least 2 Board members will participate in the DRV inspection quarterly. The Board is referring accounts which are more than three months past due for collections. Maintenance - The Board approved landscape improvements which will be done this fall including removal of failing trees and installing new plantings for some bare areas along Campanello and Plaza Bella Way. Three elevated lights were installed at the pool parking lot in July along with four concrete stoppers to prevent vehicles form striking the poles. The parking lot striping was also repainted. The Board is also seeking quotes to replenish the playground mulch which is below the recommended safe depth.
Pool – One of the filters at the pool is broken beyond repair so the Board approved replacement of both filters which are almost 15 years old. The form for scheduling events at the pool has been updated and is posted on both websites along with instructions for approval of swimming lessons. Homeowner Landscaping - Several homeowners have complained to the Board about the overgrowth of trees and shrubs that are
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impacting walkers on sidewalks. The Board is providing this reminder that City ordinance REQUIRES tree branches hang no more than 8 feet above the sidewalk and 14 feet above the street. You are also RESPONSIBLE for providing safe sidewalk access to pedestrians. Please take a walk along the sidewalk on your property and trim any shrubs or plants that are encroaching. New Business – This summer the Board asked the Architectural Control Committee (ACC) to consider adopting a policy for portable basketball goals. In August the ACC responded to the Board’s request and determined that it was in the best interest of the neighborhood and maintaining property values to continue following the deed restrictions which only allow permanent basketball goals. 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 The next Board meeting is scheduled for the first Wednesday of the month at 6:00 p.m. at the RealManage office, 9601 Amberglen Blvd, Suite 150, Bldg G, Austin TX 78729 (next to Lifetime Fitness on RR 620 service road). Board contact information is located on page 2.
Bella Vista Bulletin - October 2016
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