CAT MOUNTAIN VIEW
NOVEMBER 2016
VOLUME 4, NUMBER 11
PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE I write this just a few weeks before the election. I don’t know when you will receive it, but I hope you got out and voted. It’s been a crazy election cycle but no matter what, we will survive and work to make tomorrow better. We’ve had some disturbing events here in the subdivision the past year. SWAT teams, DEA raids, house parties that ran until dawn, squatters who refused to leave and most recently a rash of car break-ins, auto thefts and even a home invasion. It is up to every member of Cat Mountain to be vigilant. Look out for your neighbors, don’t hesitate to call 911 if you spot what you think is suspicious activity. Keep your garage door closed, lock your cars, and lock your home’s doors and any easily accessible windows. Don’t open your doors for just anyone, the woman on Ledge Mountain Drive who opened her door to speak with two men in neon vests and hardhats was rushed and tied up, thankfully she was not harmed but she won’t be so trusting again. I personally had a person come to my door posing as a Time Warner worker who wanted to inspect the performance of my network, I sent him away but should have called Time Warner to confirm or 911 to have him removed from the street. Call 911 to report any solicitors on private streets, they are not welcome. There are “No Soliciting Signs” posted on most of the private streets in Cat Mountain. If you hire contractors, be certain you get references and use reputable contractors. It’s always a good idea to hide and or lock any valuables. Safes are worth the investment for securing valuables, jewelry and firearms. Fireproof safes are great for valuables and paperwork, while not perfect; they buy you some time in many instances. These events in our neighborhood have reaffirmed the need for contact information, both phone and email for every resident. I would like to ask everyone to create a contact list of your immediate neighbors and share that information with Jesse so we can compile a database that is current and accurate. We have such a list on our street and have shared it with all the residents of Hickory Hollow and with Copyright © 2016 Peel, Inc.
Jesse. We take a proactive role in monitoring each other’s homes while anyone is away. This information will not be shared with anyone but will be most valuable for communicating in emergency situations. I would like to thank the Johnson’s for hosting a wonderful Halloween themed wine social! Your home is just beautiful and it was great to spend an evening in the home that started it all years ago. As a reminder, our Holiday Party is scheduled for Sunday, December 4th. I hope to see you all there! I would like to ask for some volunteers to help with the planning and execution of this year’s Holiday party in December. Please see the social scene information later in the issue for more information. 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. Wishing you all a very blessed Thanksgiving! Bryan Harter Cat Mountain HOA | President
OCTOBER MANAGER’S REPORT Private Streets: We own the cul-de-sacs in Cat Mountain and are responsible for maintaining them. The trash trucks and mail carrier trucks are the worst offenders when it comes to day to day wear and tear. Cars and trailers parked along curbs block the path taken by the trucks. This causes the trucks to turn even sharper and lifts the asphalt when the tires are turned while the trucks are not moving. Trailers and commercial vehicles should not be parked for extended periods in the driveway or on the streets of Cat Mountain Villas. This is a violation of the covenants and can result in fines or legal action being (Continued on Page 2) Cat Mountain View - November 2016
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