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Copyright © 2016 Peel, Inc. Cat Mountain View - August 2016 1 AUGUST 2016 VOLUME 4, NUMBER 8 PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE e heat of summer is bearing down on us and our trees are going to go thru some really stressful weather for the next few months. Now that we are into July many of you have begun to prune your trees. We have also had many trees fall in the neighborhood in the common area or even on some private lots, probably due to stress from the past drought. Jesse has moved quickly to remove any dangers such as trees in the road or the one that fell on the clubhouse, I applaud his efforts. With the large amount of rainfall we have received this spring, the trees have grown thick and heavy. I would suggest trimming them so they don’t break under the weight especially when wet after a storm.. I would like to remind everyone who might want to remove a tree on their own property, that the City of Austin and Travis County oversee such activities and will fine you if you remove what they refer to as protected or heritage trees. Please review the information on the city website before doing so. For those of you who might want to trim trees in the common areas or remove them completely to maintain a view, I would urge you caution. e Board takes its roles as protector of the Common Areas very seriously. We are often asked to review requests for trimming trees in our common area. We are happy to do it, but we won’t grant approval to remove a tree unless we are given time to review it. Don’t expect an answer in 24 hours just because you scheduled a crew to trim it, we don’t work on your timeline. If you trim or remove a tree from the common area without consulting us or getting written approval, we will use every means possible to recover our loss. Trees are valuable HOA assets and each tree is worth thousands of dollars and takes years to re-grow. We’ve had numerous residents who claim ignorance even when it is obvious they know full well the rules involved and the property lines. How would you treat a neighbor if they sent a crew into your yard to cut down a 30 year old oak or sycamore tree on your property, just to maintain their view from both floors of their house? If you see anyone cutting a tree or doing any landscape modifications in the common area, please notify Jesse asap. As a reminder, you can receive this newsletter online in color by signing up at www.peelinc.com. e online format is a bit more colorful and it’s green, saving the environment from the cost of paper, printing and delivery. Finally, I would like to direct you to the events page in this issue for information on the end of summer BBQ which is scheduled for Sunday August 14th! Hope to see you there! Keep Cool! Bryan Harter Cat Mountain HOA | President Common Areas: e common areas throughout the Cat Mountain Villas are owned by the Association and managed by the board. We would like to remind anyone that wants to modify the common area adjacent to their property that doing so will result in legal action if necessary. Trees are not to be trimmed, nor should grasses be cut without written approval from the Cat Mountain Board of Directors. No landscaping or cleaning of debris should be done without approval. Also please refrain from dumping trash or piling lawn clippings or cut vegetation on the common area as it is a fire hazard and we are in the beginnings of a dry spell that will likely last several months. Trees: We have had to remove a few dead trees that have fallen in the common areas and two that fell on one of the few empty lots into Mt. Bonnell Drive. Please monitor your trees for signs of disease and stress due to the drought. Proper care can save some trees and avoid some dangerous situations. Tennis Courts: Tennis court fences took a beating in the storms at the end of June. We will be repairing the bent / broken fence posts as soon as AUGUST 2016 MANAGER’S REPORT (Continued on Page 3)
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AUGUST 2016 VOLUME 4, NUMBER 8
PRESIDENT'S MESSAGEThe heat of summer is bearing down on us and our trees are going
to go thru some really stressful weather for the next few months. Now that we are into July many of you have begun to prune your trees. We have also had many trees fall in the neighborhood in the common area or even on some private lots, probably due to stress from the past drought. Jesse has moved quickly to remove any dangers such as trees in the road or the one that fell on the clubhouse, I applaud his efforts. With the large amount of rainfall we have received this spring, the trees have grown thick and heavy. I would suggest trimming them so they don’t break under the weight especially when wet after a storm..
I would like to remind everyone who might want to remove a tree on their own property, that the City of Austin and Travis County oversee such activities and will fine you if you remove what they refer to as protected or heritage trees. Please review the information on the city website before doing so.
For those of you who might want to trim trees in the common areas or remove them completely to maintain a view, I would urge you caution. The Board takes its roles as protector of the Common Areas very seriously. We are often asked to review requests for trimming trees in our common area. We are happy to do it, but we won’t grant approval to remove a tree unless we are given time to review it. Don’t expect an answer in 24 hours just because you scheduled a crew to trim it, we don’t work on your timeline. If you trim or remove a tree from the common area without consulting us or getting written approval, we will use every means possible to recover our loss. Trees are valuable HOA assets and each tree is worth thousands of dollars and takes years to re-grow. We’ve had numerous residents who claim ignorance even when it is obvious they know full well the rules involved and the property lines. How would you treat a neighbor if they sent a crew into your yard to cut down a 30 year old oak or sycamore tree on your property, just to maintain their view from both floors of their house? If you see anyone cutting a tree or doing any landscape modifications in the common area, please notify Jesse asap.
As a reminder, you can receive this newsletter online in color 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.
Finally, I would like to direct you to the events page in this issue for information on the end of summer BBQ which is scheduled for Sunday August 14th! Hope to see you there!
Keep Cool!Bryan HarterCat Mountain HOA | President
Common Areas:The common areas throughout the Cat Mountain Villas are owned
by the Association and managed by the board. We would like to remind anyone that wants to modify the common area adjacent to their property that doing so will result in legal action if necessary. Trees are not to be trimmed, nor should grasses be cut without written approval from the Cat Mountain Board of Directors. No landscaping or cleaning of debris should be done without approval. Also please refrain from dumping trash or piling lawn clippings or cut vegetation on the common area as it is a fire hazard and we are in the beginnings of a dry spell that will likely last several months.
Trees:We have had to remove a few dead trees that have fallen in the
common areas and two that fell on one of the few empty lots into Mt. Bonnell Drive. Please monitor your trees for signs of disease and stress due to the drought. Proper care can save some trees and avoid some dangerous situations.
Tennis Courts:Tennis court fences took a beating in the storms at the end of
June. We will be repairing the bent / broken fence posts as soon as
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Richard Schley · Broker, President512.983.0021 · [email protected]
Living in and Selling the Neighborhood with Extraordinary Results!
90 Market AnalysisACTIVE
ADDRESS # S # Bd # Bth # G/P # POOL YB ACRES SQ.FT. LIST PRICE
6008 Twin Valley M 3 2/1 2/0 No 1984 .432 2,398 $589,900
4501 Autumnleaf 2 3 2/1 2/0 No 1985 .053 2,403 $615,500
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ADDRESS # S # Bd # Bth # G/P # POOL YB ACRES SQ.FT. LIST PRICE
4800 Twin Valley 3 3 2/1 2/0 No 1979 .115 2,666 $635,000
5906 Mount Bonnell 2 4 2/1 2/0 No 1991 .162 2,699 $639,900
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teenagers seeking work. Submit your name and information to [email protected] by the 9th of the month!
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we get a few estimates from contractors. In the meantime, please do not climb or hang on the fences.
Please refrain from riding bikes and skateboards on the courts as well as allowing dogs access to the courts. Court keys are available from the manager for a $10 deposit.
Swimming Pool:As a reminder for anyone new to the neighborhood, the pool is
open from 6:00AM to 10:00PM. Please treat the area with respect and do not bring glass anywhere inside the fence. Also refrain from eating and drinking in the pool, it will keep it clean for all to use. If you are planning a large group at the pool over the weekend please let Jesse know and he will try to monitor the condition of the pool and adjust things to deal with the larger group. Also, we ask that any children in diapers or not potty trained please use a swim diaper and take measures to avoid any accidents.
We replaced a broken sand filter valve in July thanks to Jesse the pool was never shut down and the filter system was only down for a matter of a few hours.
If you see anything in the neighborhood that needs attention or maintenance, please contact Jesse. Pool keys are also available from the manager for a $10 deposit.
Exterior Improvement, Modification, and Repairs:When homeowners are planning on making exterior improvements
to their properties, either repairs or modifications, there is a requirement to fill out the Environmental Control Committee's (ECC) Project Approval Form and send the form to the Association's office for the ECC to review the proposed improvements/modification/repairs prior to doing the work. The form is on the Association's website at www.catmountainhoa.com or can be obtained from the Manager at the Association's office.
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Please join us at the clubhouse for an afternoon full of food, family,
friends & FUN!Sunday, August 14, 2016
4:00 – 7:00 PMThis year we are blessed to have the non-profit organization
“Texas Firewalkers” do all our grilling!BBQ & drinks will be provided for all residents!
This year we decided to support a local charity. We chose the Texas Firewalkers as they provide emergency shelter and services for victims of
fire and natural disasters in the community. If you would like to personally support the organization, they will be accepting monetary donations during the BBQ. There is additional information regarding the Texas Firewalkers in this issue of the newsletter.
As in years past, we will also host our annual dessert contest with an award for thebest adult and best youth submission.
For planning purposes please RSVP to Jesse at [email protected]
No later than August 8th, 2016If you would like to volunteer to help coordinate, cook or clean up please email [email protected]
Texas Firewalkers was created to fill the gap between the time immediately after a traumatic event occurs, such as a fire or an act of Mother Nature, and the time other assistance arrives.
Today, Texas Firewalkers is a non-profit, 501(c) (3) organization that is working to grow and aid fire victims in their time of need.
My name is Blake “PeeWee” Henson. I am a career firefighter/EMT-B. I created Texas Firewalkers in 2008 as a safety net for Texas families affected by residential fires. Almost 10 years ago I was personally affected after a residential fire. Although I was grateful to be alive, having basic necessities such as shelter, food, and toiletries available to me would have made the days following my loss easier to bare.
Unfortunately as humans we cannot prevent disaster from occurring, however, as a non-profit organization and together with your help, we can relieve some of the initial emotional and physical trauma inflicted upon our community's fire victims right here in the state we call home. Since 2009 our volunteers have spent countless hours planning and implementing events to raise funds so that we may continue touching lives.
Imagine your company or family's name proudly displayed throughout the venue of one of the many events that the Texas Firewalkers host. We ask that you please take a moment and consider becoming a sponsor at any of our upcoming events, so that the Texas Firewalkers can continue to provide a safe-haven for Texas families in need.
We are here to reach out all over Central Texas as requested. Please call 512-844-8324 to initiate the process for sponsorship, grant or our response.
** Assistance can be requested by any Incident Commander on the scene of the incident and up to 12 hours after the incident has closed.
Who are Texas firewalkers?
Texas Firewalkers EIN- 80-0735520www.texasfirewalkers.org
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Our next book club date is Tuesday, August 16 at 6:30 PM, where we will be discussing the book A Friend of Mr. Lincoln by Stephen Harrigan.
This will be special meeting, as the author will attend and describe the book to the group!
New York Times Book ReviewBy LAIRD HUNT - MARCH 4, 2016
Stephen Harrigan’s new novel, “A Friend of Mr. Lincoln,” begins with a famous ending: We are introduced to
the invented protagonist of this tale of deep, fraught friendship as he stands anonymously in line to pay his coffin-side respects to the murdered 16th president. “Forgotten, fat, one-armed” Micajah Weatherby hasn’t exchanged words with his old friend Lincoln in years, and as Micajah (or Cage) makes his way toward the coffin, and afterward wanders the streets of once-familiar Springfield, Ill., Harrigan skillfully inscribes his loss of friend and president in the context of national devastation.
August Book ReviewHarrigan doesn’t linger in this solemn, shadowy moment any longer
than he has to, though; he quickly plunges us decades into the past to set his players into proper motion on the Illinois frontier. The first meeting of Cage and Lincoln, during the Black Hawk War of 1832, hints nicely at the problematic contours of the friendship to come. The singularity and unflappable pragmatism displayed by the “gaunt and unshaven and hard-used” Lincoln in the gruesome aftermath of a rout is especially telling. While Cage — understandably unhinged by the sight of a fallen comrade — looks on, Lincoln walks around the “dismembered and disemboweled body, staring at all the pieces as if wondering where they were all supposed to go.”
From this first encounter and a shared love of poetry, a friendship will blossom, and Cage will have further occasions to witness Lincoln’s desire for order and coherence when others would rather stew or rage or look away. Harrigan excels at exploring such crucible moments and pays Lincoln, as well as the fictional and historical actors in his early drama, the compliment of keeping his hand off the dimmer switch even in the face of potentially unflattering light. Cage has clear abolitionist inclinations, and this provides Harrigan with
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multiple opportunities to dramatize Lincoln’s seemingly conflicted stance on the greatest question of the age. In one vivid, invented episode, Lincoln wins the freedom of an escaped slave who has fallen into the hands of a bounty hunter; a few pages later, he is staying at his dear friend Joshua Speed’s Kentucky plantation and very much enjoying the slave-based luxuries there. That Cage is also a willing (though guilt-racked) guest during this visit speaks effectively to the many hypocrisies of the moment.
Lincoln’s tortured, depression-inducing courtship of Mary Todd is an important part of the novel, and of course no story involving his life during this period would be complete without it. But “A Friend of Mr. Lincoln” bogs down in sometimes awkward evocations of the moods and machinations and weight fluctuations — “She had lost a little weight since the last time he had seen her, but she still had a robust shape that seemed to enhance her natural vivacity” — of the future first lady. More engagingly drawn is Cage’s long-term relationship with his forward-thinking business and bedroom partner, Ellie Bicknell, and one wishes an even greater portion of the story had been devoted to her and the women — including that escaped slave — in her employ.
These are small concerns, though, and “A Friend of Mr. Lincoln”
is a novel of real rewards. Not least among them is Harrigan’s ability to vividly and economically evoke his vanished world, as in this description of a path encountered on the Illinois prairie: “It was a road that seemed almost arbitrary in this featureless immensity, as if someone had tried to carve a route through the curving vault of heaven.”
Those lines, which sit in happy company with others of their quality throughout these pages, might serve as a comment both on Cage and Lincoln’s ultimately fleeting friendship and on the extraordinary, improbable destiny of Abraham Lincoln himself.
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