Spring Trails - April 2022 by Peel, Inc.

THE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF THE SPRING TRAILS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION ISSUE 4

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Spring Cleaning at Spring Trails In what is becoming an annual Spring Trails tradition, dozens of residents gathered around the community on March 5th for a bit of outdoor Spring cleaning. The event was the first of its kind involving removal of deadfall (trees limbs) and vines, as well as garbage, from the forest along our major streets. Perhaps you saw the piles of limbs and wondered if our streets were going to be lit by campfire! Fortunately no. These piles were the result of the hard work of a mighty group of volunteers who cleared a large portion of 7 areas along Spring Trails Bend and Anthony Trails. It was wonderful to see so many young people working alongside their family members and neighbors. But make no mistake. There’s much much more to do and similar events will be scheduled to continue our mission to relieve our forests of invasive vines and unsightly debris. During the event, some good folks asked why the work couldn’t be done by the Association’s landscaper. A valid question and the answer is because it would be expensive. Clearing deadfall and debris from forested areas is not a typical landscaping task. Larger townships like The Woodlands adopt and fund tree management programs, but very few homeowners associations adopt tree management programs much less fund them. Communities like Spring Trails have to rely on volunteers for many community initiatives like these in order to minimize operational expenses and the impact on HOA assessment/dues. Volunteerism has proven again and again to be a major factor in the success of community initiatives as well as bonding with neighbors. Volunteering in Spring Trails offers a number of feel good perks such as meeting your neighbors, hearing fascinating stories, learning a few gardening tips, enjoying low impact exercise, and of course actively caring for your community.

A new perk being offered this year is the opportunity to enter the Spring Trails anniversary drawing. Spring Trails will be hosting events throughout the year, all in celebration of our 20-year anniversary. Each of these events is an opportunity for residents to enter to win fun and exciting door prizes planned for our grand anniversary celebration late this Fall. Be sure to check the calendar and watch for announcements for upcoming events and community activities to increase your chances to win.

On behalf of the community the Board of Directors would like to recognize and thank the Holman, Olsen, Radics, Kinnee, Snow, Stephens, Miller, Ruggerio, Wang, Hansen, Parzyck, Ross, Kessler, Schwartz, Rueschhoff, Hermann, Romero and Hilbrich families for your efforts March 5th. Your hard work had an immediate and dramatic impact on the appearance of our community. And on a related note, a big shout out to those of you who voluntarily collect trash on a daily basis during your walking time! It really helps!!

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Spring Cleaning

HOA Updates

Wristbands

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Mark Your Calendars APRIL 5TH – MUD 94 BOARD MEETING APRIL 8TH – HEAVY TRASH PICK UP APRIL 13TH – RECYCLE PICK UP APRIL 15-18 – CONROE ISD HOLIDAY APRIL 21ST – HOA BOARD MEETING APRIL 27TH – RECYCLE PICK UP APRIL 30TH – COMMUNITY SHRED EVENT (OFFERED BY MUD 94 AND REPUBLIC SERVICES)

Community Contact Information INFRAMARK (Spring Trails Property Management).................. 281.870.0585 SPRING TRAILS HOA BOARD OF DIRECTORS Request Manager through www.springtrails.com GLENN HERMANN LEANNE KESSLER ROGER OLSEN JERRY RUESCHHOFF MARK ZIMMERHANZEL MONTGOMERY COUNTY MUD 94 MUD 94/Board of Directors........................ www.mcmud94.com MUD 94 / H2O Innovations (water and sewer)..... 281.355.1312 MUD 94/Republic Services (trash & recycle pickup).713.726.7300 SCHOOLS

APRIL 30TH – MOVIE IN THE PARK – ENCANTO!*

Sue Park Broadway Elementary.......................... 281.367.4677

MAY 3RD – MUD 94 BOARD MEETING

York Junior High School....................................... 832.592.8600

MAY 7TH – COMMUNITY CLEAN UP (ALONG THE SOUND WALL) *

Grand Oaks High School...................................... 281.939.0000

MAY 7TH – ELECTION DAY (SCHOOL, WATER DISTRICT, AND/OR SPECIAL ELECTIONS AND PROPOSED CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS)

Cox Intermediate School...................................... 281.465.3200

Conroe I.S.D. Administration................................ 936.709.7752 ALL EMERGENCIES – 911 NON-EMERGENCY SERVICES

MAY 11TH – RECYCLE PICK UP

Law Enforcement (Sheriff or Constable).936.760.5800 & press 3

MAY 13TH – HEAVY TRASH DAY

Fire (South Montgomery Fire Department).......... 281.363.3473

MAY 14TH – SPRING TRAILS FUN RUN *

EMS (Montgomery County Hospital District)........ 936.523.5000

MAY 19TH – HOA BOARD MEETING

MONTGOMERY COUNTY GOVERNMENT

MAY 25TH – RECYCLE PICK UP

Montgomery County............................................. 936.756.0571

MAY 26-30 – CONROE ISD HOLIDAY

Precinct 3 Commissioner James Noack............... 936.539.7817

Find details for these and other upcoming activities on the Spring Trails website Calendar.

Sheriff Rand Henderson....................................... 936.760.5871

*Enter to win a door prize at the Spring Trails anniversary celebration. Must be a resident to win.

VISIT THE SPRING TRAILS WEBSITE FOR LINKS TO THESE AND OTHER COMMUNITY SERVICE PROVIDERS

Constable Ryan Gable..........................................281.364.4211

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It’s a Shred Event !

HOA Updates

Do you have papers, magazines, tax forms or other paper products piling up or spilling out of your file cabinet? You’re in luck. Montgomery County MUD 94 and Republic Services are sponsoring a free document shred event for residents of Spring Trails.

MUD 94 Board of Directors Election

Load up that unwanted paper into boxes or bags and bring it to the Spring Trails Visitor Center parking lot, Saturday, April 30th, 9:00 am-Noon. Republic Services will take your boxes/bags of paper, empty it into the Shred-It Truck, and return your boxes/bags to your car. Residents are asked to remain in their cars. Please no walk ups. Acceptable items: notebook paper, magazines, tax documents, newspapers, paper folders, etc. Residents are not required to remove staples, paper clips, thin metal brads, or other metal that can be easily bent with your fingers. Unacceptable Items: NO 3-ring binders or binder clips, wet paper, hard drives, CD’s, disks, video tapes/film reels, ink cartridges, batteries, electrical items, cardboard, syringes or plastics will be accepted.

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Registered voters will elect 3 members to the Montgomery County Municipal Utility District 94 Board of Directors on May 7th. In person, early voting will be offered April 25th-May 3rd. Go to https://elections.mctx.org to check your voter registration status, find polling locations, print a sample ballot, or request a ballot by mail application.

4th of July Parade Preliminary plans are underway for the return of the Independence Day (4th of July) Spring Trails parade. Residents interested in participating can connect with parade coordinators through Request Manager by clicking Volunteer for a community activity.

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2022 event/pool wristbands are here!!!!

Get yours now!

ACCESS FOB - Produce amenity access cards/fobs to be used to access the pool. To minimize expense, pool activations will be limited to 2 access cards/fobs per household. Tenants LEASE - Produce a current and signed lease reflecting the Spring Trails street address. The lessor/property owner name reflected on the lease must match the name on the HOA account (property deed). ID - Produce state issued identification (ID). The lessee name reflected on the lease must match the name on the state issued ID. ACCESS FOB - Produce up to 2 amenity access cards/fobs to be used to access the pool. Like last year, wristbands will be required to participate at events and to access and use the pool. And you don’t want to miss out on this year’s events. So get your 2022 wristbands now.

IMPORTANT: Lessors must sign and submit a Residential Lease Disclosure Agreement and an Amenity Assignment Form in order for wristbands to be issued to tenants.

Here’s what you’ll need to register...

1. Registration must be conducted in person by the homeowner

updated indemnity waiver.

• Tuesday, April 5 - 9:00am-6:00pm

In honor of our 20 year anniversary, this year’s wristbands will display the commemorative anniversary logo.

of record or legal tenant.

• Tuesday, April 12 - 9:00am-6:00pm • Tuesday, April 19 - 9:00am-6:00pm • Tuesday, April 26 - 9:00am-6:00pm

2. Proof of Residency will be required to reactivate access cards/ fobs* for the pool and obtain 2022 wristbands.

Homeowners / Tenants will be required to read and sign an

Green wristbands will be issued to resident adults and teens 14 and over. Yellow wristbands will be issued to resident youth under 14 years old. No wristbands will be required for children under 2 years old. Previous year’s wristbands will not be honored at events or at the pool.

Homeowners

Don’t miss out! Get your wristbands right away!

ID - Produce state issued identification (ID) reflecting the Spring Trails street address. IMPORTANT: the name on the ID must match the name on the HOA account (property deed).

* Amenity access is subject to annual maintenance assessments. To check the status of your HOA account, contact Inframark Customer Service at 281-870-0585.

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Montgomery County Constable's Office, Precint #3 Spring Trails Community February 2022 Stats Alarms.........................................................................................................11 Animal Humane................................................................................2 Assault.........................................................................................................1 Building Check................................................................................269 Burglary (home/vehicle)..........................................................0 Disturbance...........................................................................................6 Family Violence.................................................................................0 Medical......................................................................................................7 Motor Vehicle Crash......................................................................6 Parking Violations..........................................................................17 Suspicious Activity/Person/Vehicle.............................12 Theft..............................................................................................................5 Traffic Contacts.................................................................................72 Trespassing............................................................................................0 Vacation Watch................................................................................74 Welfare Check.....................................................................................7

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Submit Your Graduate Do you have a student graduating high school this year? Celebrate their achievement with a special announcement in the June Spring Trails Newsletter. Submit his/her name, high school, future plans, and/or photo, by May 10th, through the Spring Trails Request Manager, www. springtrails.com and click “Contact the HOA Board”. Enter “2022 Graduate” in the subject line and your graduate’s information in the Details field. A photo can be attached if desired.

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Nature center news Contributed by Kerstin Alander, Manager of Animal Care and Educational Programming

Spring Creek Greenway Nature Center When you are planning your next hiking adventure at the nature center with your dog remember that that all dogs must be kept on a leash at all times while on Montgomery County property per the Montgomery County Animal Restraint Ordinance. This rule is in place to not only protect you and your pet, but to protect other people and their pets as well. Law enforcement has been regularly patrolling the preserve and will be ticketing people with off-leash dogs. Please visit Montgomery County Animal Control Authority (mctx.org) to read the Animal Restraint Ordinance in full.

Kindness is Contagious Pass it On

RAK (random act of kindness): Tell a Boss about a good employee. Often we are quick to report the mistakes or bad behaviors of an employee, but turn it around and give kudos to someone who’s doing a great job. RAK Bonus: Give a stranger a compliment. A nice compliment can do wonders. Don’t hold back on the compliments. Give them away. They’re free after all.

Visit Spring Trails’ Facebook page to learn of upcoming events and meetings, updates on community developments, activities and projects, invitations to volunteer, and general fun facts and photos. Search @springtrails and join the Spring Trails Facebook community.

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