Briarhills - May 2021 by Peel, Inc.

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MAY 2021 VOLUME 10, ISSUE 05 The Official Publication of The Briarhills POA

A Message from Your Landscaping Committee Dear Neighbors, Thank you for all of your donations during the brick fundraising effort this winter. Thanks to your support we raised enough money to build a patio together. The bricks are so fun to look at and are now on permanent display in front of the clubhouse and in front of the wildflower patch. Also a big thank you to all the amazing volunteers who gave us their time and lent a hand in the garden when needed! Because of your help we continue to beautify the grounds, maintain our native and low maintenance plants and are building a patio and more flowerbeds on the west side of the clubhouse this year. Enjoy the Memorial Day and see you in the garden!

Your Briarhills Landscaping Committee PS: Thanks for the mysterious artist(s) decorating our flowerbeds with wonderful inspirational rocks! Have you seen them?

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GOVERNMENT SERVICES

Emergency...................................................................... 911 Constable (Closest Law Enforcement)................281-463-6666 Poison Help................................................ 1-800-222-1222 Library and Community Center......................832-393-1880 City Services.............................................................Call 311 Citizens' Assistance..........................................713-247-1888 Public Works...................................................713-837-0600 Neighborhood Protection................................713-525-2525 Animal Control...............................................713-229-7300 Wild animal problem......................................713-861-9453 Hazardous waste..............................................713-551-7355 OTHER UTILITY SERVICES

Street light problem.........................................713-207-2222 ...................................................................(then 1 then 4) Power out/emergency......................................713-207-2222 Gas leak suspected...........................................713-659-2111 Before you dig..........................................................Call 811 BRIARHILLS SERVICES

Trash collection...............................................281-368-8397 Amenity tags...................................................281-558-7422 Tennis courts...................................................281-558-7422 Pool parties......................................................281-558-7422 Clubhouse rental.............................................281-558-7422 ADVERTISING INFORMATION

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OFFICE CONTACT

Street Address ............14300 Briarhills Parkway, Houston, TX 77077 Mailing Address .............. P.O. Box 940548, Houston, TX 77094-7548 Telephone................................................ 281-558-7422 Email............................ officemanager@briarhillspoa.org Website.........................................www.briarhillspoa.org To help you get acquainted with the neighborhood, please visit www.briarhillspoa.org and learn about current events and news happening in Briarhills. Please also take the time and register for an online account so you may access various features of the website that are not available to the public. You will also be able to immediately receive important BPOA announcements by email. Your information will only be used for official BPOA communication and will not be shared.

BRIARHILLS AMENITIES & ELECTRONIC ACCESS CARDS Available for the use and enjoyment of each resident is the Briarhills POA Recreation Center. The Recreation Center includes four and two-tenths (4.2) acres equipped with a swimming pool for the family, a wading pool for tots, lighted tennis courts, playground equipment, a community clubhouse, basketball court and off-street parking. Electronic access cards are required to access the pool, unisex restroom and tennis courts. Registered property owners and tenants may receive 2 cards per property address. Check the website or contact the POA office to obtain access cards.

SWIMMING POOL The swimming pool is normally open from Memorial Day weekend through the start of school in August, six days a week (Tuesday through Sunday). The pool is staffed with certified lifeguards during swim season and maintained by a reputable pool management company.

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BRIARHILLS COMMUNITY CENTER The Briarhills Community Center may be reserved by residents for private events. Check the website or contact the POA office to make a reservation.

Monthly Constable Stats for the Month of March 2021

MONTHLY BOARD MEETINGS The BPOA board meets at the Briarhills Community Center on the second Monday of every month at 6:30 p.m. Residents are invited to attend these meeting where the board will discuss and make decisions on issues that will impact the Briarhills POA community.

POA MAINTENANCE FEES

Burglary of Motor Vehicle: 1

Information Call: 4

Traffic Stops: 2

Welfare Check: 1

Suspicious Person: 2

Meet the officer : 1

Stranded motor vehicle: 1 Alarm Rep. Site : 2 Disturbance loud Family: 1

Invoices for BPOA dues are mailed in early December.

Disturbance Loud Noise: 2

Please contact the POA office if you do not receive your

Disturbance other : 2

invoice by December 15. Non-receipt of the invoice does not preclude payment of the dues. The above information is subject to change without prior notice.

Writ : 2

Special Assignments: 1 Incident Report: 3 Follow UP: 1 Contract Check: 86 Compliance Check : 1

Fraudulent Use of ID : 1

Vacation Watch: 18

Solicitor: 1

Neighborhood Check: 110

Meet The Citizen: 15

Traffic Initiative : 1

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Briarhills Amenities Briarhills Swimming Pool Information The 2021 Swimming Pool Calendar is available at briarhillspoa. org. The pool will open on weekends only in May and then on Tuesday through Sunday in June and July. After Labor Day, the pool will only be open on the weekends for the remainder of September. Hours and dates are subject to change. Please refer to the calendar on the POA website for the most current and up to date schedule. Residents must use their access card and PIN to enter the pool during opening hours. The access cards do not expire and do not need to be renewed each year. If you have lost your access card, you will need to request a replacement. The replacement cost is $25. Please contact officemanager@briarhillspoa.org to request replacement cards. The Dolphins Swim Team will begin practices on May 12th. During the weekdays in May, while the pool is closed to residents, practices will be held for swim team members only from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. Please be aware of increased traffic in the area and also stay alert of more pedestrians, bike riders and young children in the streets. Briarhills Clubhouse Rentals The Briarhills POA Board of Directors voted to re-open the clubhouse this month (May). Please visit the briarhillspoa.org website for information on how to reserve the clubhouse for your private event.

The BPOA board and the BPOA’s legal team have drafted an amendment to the Bylaws in order to bring the Bylaws up to date with Texas State code. The Bylaws govern only the operations of the Board of Directors, how meetings are run, voting and election procedures, responsibilities of the board, etc. There are no changes being made to the Deed Restrictions or Declarations at this time. The proposed changes have now been posted on the homepage of the BPOA’s website. The board encourages POA residents to view the document and comment. The BPOA board will approve the changes with a majority vote by the board at the upcoming board meeting on Monday, May 10th.

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Briarhills Tennis Courts Reservations Due to repeat offenses and abuses of the online booking system and the increase pressure of getting time on the tennis courts, the Briarhills Tennis Committee and POA Board agreed to make the following changes to the online booking system: 1. Rolling a reservation is not allowed and members that do so may have their access to the amenities suspended. It is has been brought to the BPOA’s attention that some residents book early in the day, then roll a 2-hour window reservation, effectively having a monopoly of the court, until the time they actually intend to play. This is not the intended use of the reservation system and is extremely inconsiderate of other players. 2. Reservation time is limited to 90 minutes. Previously the time for each reservation was 120 minutes, however, many players do not use the whole time and end up leaving early. By making the reservation time shorter we open the court and allow more families to potentially use the facility. 3. The number of bookings in a 7-day interval is limited to max 3 times per account. Previously, residents could book 7 times in 7 days, and there are some that do just that. However, our tennis courts are a neighborhood facility and not a tennis club. Most recreational tennis players play 3 times a week. Those that would like to play every day should consider joining a tennis club. Continued on Page 5 Copyright © 2021 Peel, Inc.

BRIARHILLS Continued from Page 4 However, if the court is open, you can still walk on and play, assuming that those that booked the court did not show up. Our online reservation system is a simple program and we are unable to set up controls for people that want to circumvent the rules. We rely on the honor system and members using the system as intended. Members that are found to be in violation of the rules, risk their amenity access being suspended. Your questions, suggestions and or concerns can be emailed to officemanager@briarhillspoa.org. Briarhills Grounds With kids wrapping up the school year and more families out and using the park grounds more frequently, we ask everyone to please do your part and pick up any trash or litter you see left on the ground. Also, if you are planning a picnic, outdoor birthday party or gathering with friends, please consider bringing your own trash bag and taking home with you larger waste items such as pizza boxes, cake boxes, food to go containers, drink bottles, etc. The park trash cans are not meant to hold large and bulky items. Also, if the container becomes too full, please try to find another container that is less full instead of leaving trash lying on the ground or outside the receptacles. And finally, pet owners, please be sure and clean up after your pet when you are out for a walk. Let’s all work together and do our part to keep Briarhills Beautiful!

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Essential Spring Home Maintenance Tasks Structure and Foundation • • •

Check the foundation and exterior walls for cracks. Clean gutters and downspouts and repair any leaks or holes. Inspect the roof, looking for loose or missing shingles, damage to any pipes, or unusual wear and tear.

Check for gaps around doors and windows and reseal them. Systems and Appliances • • • Your home is an investment — and protecting that investment is probably one of your top priorities. So as the seasons change and you start to spruce up and refresh your space, be sure to make time for maintenance as well as spring cleaning. Keeping up with essential tasks will help ensure your home stays hazard-free, retains its value, and maybe even delivers a profit in the future. Here are the top spring maintenance tasks to add to your to-do list today.

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Test smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors. Schedule an HVAC tuneup to ensure your system is ready when it’s needed. Clean the refrigerator coils to lengthen your fridge’s life span. Flush the water heater to remove all the sediment that has built up over the last year. Replace air filters if you haven’t done so lately. Clean your dryer vent duct to prevent fires and keep the dryer working more efficiently.

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Check for termites to stop a damaging infestation as soon as possible. • Clean the siding, check for damage to exterior woodwork, and repair and reseal these areas as needed. • Check the sprinkler system to make sure all the heads are facing the right direction and do a test run before setting up your watering schedule. • Clean up the landscaping by trimming, mowing and clearing debris. You may also think about planting some seasonal flowers. Proper maintenance is critical to maintaining your home’s value.

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