Willow Pointe - June 2017

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Official Publication of the Willow Pointe Homeowners Association, Inc.

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Willow Pointe Community Calendar

By Scott Ward

Pool Passes At this time, you should have received your pool pass…it was included in the Annual Meeting announcement sent out in earlyMay. Please note that if you received the letter but not a pool pass, your account with the HOA may not be in good standing. Please email or call Carlos Mata at Randall Management to obtain a pool pass and/or correct any account issues – 713-728-1126 - cmata@ randallmanagement.com Pool Hours The pool hours are posted on the community website. The pool is open weekends from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day (9am-9pm Saturday, 11am-9pm Sunday). Weekdays from May 30th through August 27th it is open 3pm to 9pm. The pool also has special hours on Memorial Day (9am-8pm), Independence Day (9am-9pm), and Labor Day (9am-8pm).

Play Time We should be having our new playground equipment installed within the next few weeks so make sure to take the kiddos and check it out!

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June 2017 June 5 Landscape Committee Meeting @ 6:30 pm June 10 Walk the bayou and pick up trash meet @ the Willow Crossing Bridge @ 8 am June 18 Father's Day

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 11:00 am the third Thursday of the month at the offices of Attorneys Young and Brooks. The address is 10000 Memorial Drive, Suite 260.

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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 Carol Adams Steve Mueller Cynthia McDonald Claude Smith

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.

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Willow Pointe HOA, Inc. Balance Sheet April 30, 2017 ASSETS Checking Comm Assoc Banc $22,059.91 CAB M/M - Temp Xfer $100,000.00 Reserves Comm Assoc Banc $117,899.05 M. Stanley/S. Barney $145,861.07 Total Reserves $263,760.12 Accounts Receivable 2013 Owner Assessments $752.08 2014 Owner Assessments $3,236.00 2015 Owner Assessments $4,659.76 2016 Owner Assessments $8,182.00 2017 Owner Assessments $31,961.25 A/R Collection Fees $24,518.50 A/R Lawn Fees $315.00 A/R Late Charges $2,751.53 A/R Legal Fees $22,172.50 A/R Opening Balance $19,391.50 A/R Other $75.00 Total A/R $118,015.12 Total Assets $503,835.15 Other Assets Prepaid Insurance $3,092.32 Total Assets $506,927.47 LIABILITIES AND MEMBER'S EQUITY Current Liabilities Prepaid HOA Fees $617.50 Total Liabilities $617.50 Reserves Beginning Balance $260,365.88 2017 Reserves $13,932.00 Interest Income $88.77 Capital Expenses $-10,626.53 Total Reserves $263,760.12 Member Capital Prior Years Equity $64,554.14 Accrual Basis Equity $117,397.62 Total Homeowners Capital $181,951.76 YTD Excess/Deficit $60,598.09 Total Member's Equity $242,549.85 Total Liabilities and Member's Equity $506,927.47 Copyright © 2017 Peel, Inc.

Willow Pointe Harris County SHERIFF’S OFFICE Patrol Report APRIL 2017 Category

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Burglary/Habitat..................................................................1 Burglary/Motor vehicle........................................................0 Criminal Mischief................................................................2 Disturbance/Family..............................................................2 Disturbance/Loud Noise......................................................1 Local Alarms........................................................................6 Suspicious Person.................................................................1 Traffic stop...........................................................................8 Vehicle suspicious.................................................................3

Please remember to pick up after your pets and “scoop the poop”

Yard Month The rain has not been as abundant as we might like, but these lawns are able to still keep looking great. Congratulations to the family at 9818 Willow Crossing Drive who received first place for the month. Also congratulations go to the family at 10031 Briarpark Trail who receive second place this month.

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House Flies Moving into summer, we should prepare for the inevitable….house flies. While many see house flies as a nuisance, they are capable of spreading diseases such as dysentery or food poisoning. Due to the locations house flies frequent- garbage, manure, and carrion- they can pick up bacteria and other disease organisms which can transfer to other areas where they may land such as dishes, food, or countertops. House flies regurgitate onto food to liquefy it before eating and they can further contaminate items by defecating upon surfaces.

The common house fly has two wings and is dull gray with black stripes on the thorax (the section where the wings are attached). Adult flies can only eat liquid foods and have sponging mouthparts specialized to help them feed.

Eggs are usually laid on decaying matter such as animal fecal material, grass clippings, or garbage. Around 100-150 eggs are laid by the female.

Depending upon temperature (warmer temperatures speed things up); eggs may hatch within 8 hours to 2 days.

Maggots, the immature stage of a fly, are small, white, carrot-shaped, and

legless. There are 3 larval molts then mature larvae seek a dry location for pupation. Pupae are reddish brown and somewhat oval in shape.

During the summer, house flies may live up to 2.5 weeks while during cooler times of the year they may live up to 3 months.

The key to fly management is sanitation, or cleaning. Eliminate breeding sites by picking up animal waste one to two times per week; empty garbage cans regularly; clean garbage cans at least once a month with soapy water.

Keep garbage cans located away from doors that lead into the home and make sure they have tight fitting lids.

Other items that can help reduce fly problems include keeping window screens in good repair; making sure doors and windows have a tight seal and weather stripping is in good condition; and using fly swatters or sticky fly paper to get rid of adult flies.

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 The information given herein is for educational purposes only. Reference to commercial products or trade names is made with the understanding that no discrimination is intended and no endorsement by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service or the Texas A&M AgriLife Research is implied.

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I Found a Baby Squirrel, Now What?

By Cheryl Conley, TWRC Wildlife Center If you find a baby squirrel, check for the following: • Is it bleeding, have an open wound, or a broken bone?

• Is it covered in fly eggs [they look like grains of rice]?

• Is it cold, wet, or crying?

If the answer is YES to any of the above, the squirrel is likely injured. Bring it to us as soon as possible.

If NO, the next step is to determine its approximate age to see if you need to intervene.

Does the squirrel have a fluffed-out tail [like a bottle brush]?

Is the body longer than 6" [not including the tail]?

If the answer is YES to these questions, this is likely a juvenile squirrel. You do not need to intervene. Even at the young age of 10 to 12 weeks, the squirrel is already independent and on its own.

If NO, this is an infant squirrel. You will need to help reunite the baby with its mother.

Baby squirrels at this age must be kept warm. Heat a towel in the microwave or place uncooked rice or bird seed in a sock and warm in the microwave for 20-30 seconds. Wrap the sock in a soft towel and place it with the baby in an open container like a small box or

plastic container.

Place the box IN A SAFE PLACE OFF THE GROUND near where you found the baby or under the tree with the nest if you know which tree it is. You can also attach the container directly to the tree but MAKE SURE IT IS SECURE. Keep children, dogs, and cats out of the area.

Observe the baby squirrel for the next six to eight hours of daylight.

Reheat the towel or rice/birdseed bag every two hours. Has the mother returned to retrieve her baby?

If YES ... congratulations!

If NO, bring the box with the baby inside.

Continue to keep it warm until you can bring it to us.

REMEMBER: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO FEED THE SQUIRREL OR GIVE IT WATER! TWRC Wildlife Center is your resource for wildlife-related questions.

They also serve as an emergency wildlife care facility should you find animals in need of help. If you have any questions, please call 713-468TWRC. You can also find useful information at www.twrcwildlifecenter.org.

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