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Copyright © 2008 Peel, Inc. Barker Ranch Community Newsletter - April 2008 Volume 4, Number 4 www.barkerranch.org April 2008 Community News from the Barker Ranch Homeowner's Association Architectural Control Committee - ACC Our CCR’s provide for the establishments of an architectural control committee. Three residents serve two-year terms and are appointed by the Board of Directors. Currently, the ACC is comprised of Mrs. Melaine Woolsey, Mrs. Emily Heckroth and Mr. Homero Cabello. Mrs. Woolsey is chairman of the committee. The ACC reviews residents’ written proposals for additions to their homesteads. It’s an effort to provide for and protect our homeowner rights and values. Barker Ranch residents are required to seek permission to make improvements to their property by way of an Improvement Request Form or IRF. Proposed modifications include any action or improvement that might affect the exterior appearance of a building, including but not limited to painting, patio covers, outside buildings, fences, moving fences, additional lighting, etc. You should submit an IRF to the ACC before beginning work. The committee reviews your proposals as soon as possible (usually within a few days), and report back to you of its approval or denial. It is important to note that the HOA has the power to demand removal of a completed improvement if the improvement does not meet the guidelines, or has not been previously approved. The criteria are set forth by our CCR’s. An IRF may be downloaded from our website at barkerranch.org. Board Member Resigns Board Member Matt Bowers and his family moved from Barker Ranch to Wyndham, Connecticut in March. Matt resigned from the board and a replacement is being considered. Barker Ranch thanks Matt for his service to our community and wishes him happiness and success in his future endeavors in Boston. TAX TIPS – 2008 Don’t forget to file your Federal Income Taxes (or apply for an extension) by Tuesday, April 15, 2008!! The IRS has made it much easier to file electronically if you do not want to file a paper return or are in need of a last minute extension. You can also file form 4868 electronically which will give you an extension of up to 6 months to file your return (October 15, 2008) but it does not extend the payment for those taxes. If you think you will owe when you do file your return, then you must pay the balance along with the extension request or you will pay the government interest and penalties. Looking for your refund? If you have already filed your return and want to know the status of your refund, you can now log on-line and find out when you can expect to receive it. This option is available whether you requested automatic deposit into one or multiple accounts or a check mailed to your home address. Log on to: www.irs.gov for a link to this feature. Make sure you: Maximize your credits! The credits available to many filers are often overlooked. These include: Child & Dependent Care Credit: may be available for daycare expenses paid even if you participate in a flexible spending program with your employer. Child Tax Credit: generally available for taxpayers having qualifying children with adjusted gross income under $110,000 Education Credits: for higher education expenses two different credits apply, the Hope Credit and the Lifetime Learning Credit Adoption Credits: a nonrefundable credit available for taxpayers with qualified adoption expenses Watch Out For: The IRS has new substantiation requirements for common itemized deductions such as employee business deductions and charitable contributions including non-cash contributions. Make sure you get with your tax advisor if you think any of the above could possibly benefit you as each individual situation is different. www.BarkerRanch.org Barker Ranch is in the process of switching website formats. The web address will remain the same, www.barkerranch.org, but you’ll notice a new layout. We hope you find it helpful and convenient. There will be a calendar of events, announcements, summations and other interesting items at the new site.
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Volume 4, Number 4 www.barkerranch.org April 2008
Community News from the Barker Ranch Homeowner's Association
Architectural Control Committee - ACC
Our CCR’s prov ide fo r the establishments of an architectural control committee. Three residents serve two-year terms and are appointed by the Board of Directors. Currently, the ACC is comprised of Mrs. Melaine Woolsey, Mrs. Emily Heckroth and Mr. Homero Cabello. Mrs. Woolsey is chairman of the committee. The ACC reviews residents’ written proposals for additions to their homesteads. It’s an effort to provide for and protect our homeowner rights and values. Barker Ranch residents are required to seek permission to make improvements to their property by way of an Improvement Request Form or IRF. Proposed modifications include any action or improvement that might affect the exterior appearance of a building, including but not limited to painting, patio covers, outside buildings, fences, moving fences, additional lighting, etc. You should submit an IRF to the ACC before beginning work. The committee reviews your proposals as soon as possible (usually within a few days), and report back to you of its approval or denial. It is important to note that the HOA has the power to demand removal of a completed improvement if the improvement does not meet the guidelines, or has not been previously approved. The criteria are set forth by our CCR’s. An IRF may be downloaded from our website at barkerranch.org.
Board Member Resigns Board Member Matt Bowers and his family moved from Barker Ranch to Wyndham, Connecticut in March. Matt resigned from the board and a replacement is being considered. Barker Ranch thanks Matt for his service to our community and wishes him happiness and success in his future endeavors in Boston.
TAX TIPS – 2008 Don’t forget to file your Federal Income Taxes (or apply for an extension) by Tuesday, April 15, 2008!! The IRS has made it much easier to file electronically if you do not want to file a paper return or are in need of a last minute extension. You can also file form 4868 electronically which will give you an extension of up to 6 months to file your return (October 15, 2008) but it does not extend the payment for those taxes. If you think you will owe when you do file your return, then you must pay the balance along with the extension request or you will pay the government interest and penalties. Looking for your refund? If you have already filed your return and want to know the status of your refund, you can now log on-line and find out when you can expect to receive it. This option is available whether you requested automatic deposit into one or multiple accounts or a check mailed to your home address. Log on to: www.irs.gov for a link to this feature. Make sure you: Maximize your credits! The credits available to many filers are often overlooked. These
include: Child & Dependent Care Credit: may be available for daycare expenses paid even if you participate in a flexible spending program with your employer. Child Tax Credit: generally available for taxpayers having qualifying children with adjusted gross income under $110,000 Education Credits: for higher education expenses two different credits apply, the Hope Credit and the Lifetime Learning Credit Adoption Credits: a nonrefundable credit available for taxpayers with qualified adoption expenses Watch Out For: The IRS has new substantiation requirements for common itemized deductions such as employee business deductions and charitable contributions including non-cash contributions. Make sure you get with your tax advisor if you think any of the above could possibly benefit you as each individual situation is different.
www.BarkerRanch.org Barker Ranch is in the process of switching website formats. The web address will remain the same, www.barkerranch.org, but you’ll notice a new layout. We hope you find it helpful and convenient. There will be a calendar of events, announcements, summations and other interesting items at the new site.
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Barker Ranch HOA BoardPresident .................................................................Gary GemarVice President ...................................................... Scott StacherVice President ..................................................Adolphus WellsSecretary .............................................................Kevin CooperTreasurer ...............................................................Matt Bowers
Email the board at [email protected] Alliance Association Mngt. at [email protected]
IMPORTANT NUMBERSEmergency ........................................................................... 911BRHOA Mgmt. Office ................................................347-2888Poison Help ..........................................................800-222-1222Pedernales Electric ........................................... 1-888-554-4732Texas Gas Service ............................................. 800-959-LEAKAustin Water/Waste Water ..........................................494-9400Time Warner Cable .....................................................485-5555Elected OfficialsUS Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison ..............................916-5834US Senator John Cornyn .............................................469-6034Congressman Lloyd Doggett ......................................916-5921State Senator Jeff Wentworth ......................................463-0125State Representative Valinda Bolton ...........................463-0652Travis County Judge Sam Biscoe ...............................854-9555Austin Mayor Will Wynn ............................................974-2250Newsletter Publisher Peel, Inc. Sales Office.......................................512-989-8905 [email protected] ...................................................
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Teenage Job SeekersSarah Heckroth®+, 15 ..................... B,P ................. 282-0486Stephanie McCloud, 15 ................... B,P,H .............. 292-3357Amy Forsyth, 15 ............................. B, P, H ............ 280-0521
Attention Teenagers The Teenage Job Seekers listing service is offered free of charge to all Barker Ranch teenagers seeking work. Submit your name and information to [email protected] by the 9th of the month!
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Find My Block Captain Block Captains are responsible for maintaining accurate records of Ranch Hands living in their block area, delivering notices to homes, when needed.Street Addresses Covered Block Captain Captain’s AddressBobtail Cove ............................. 12200 – 12205 .........................................................Jane Dewane .......................................12312 Gatling Gun LnCascade Caverns Tr .................... 11900 .......................................................................Laura Peveto .....................................12001 Mystic Forest Ln.................................................... 11904 & 11908 ........................................................Christina Leeper ........................... 11909 Cascade Caverns Tr.................................................... 11909 – 12013 (Odd #’s).................................................... 11912 – 12100 (Even #’s) .......................................Carly McDougall ......................... 11916 Cascade Caverns Tr.................................................... 12101 – 12208 .........................................................Kelly Poole .................................. 12112 Cascade Caverns Tr.................................................... 12212 – 12409 .........................................................Georgia Smith .............................. 12409 Cascade Caverns TrCavern Mist Ln .......................... 2801 – 2909 .............................................................Kathy Carpenter ....................................2908 Cavern Mist LnEmerald Oaks Dr ........................ 12008 – 12100 .........................................................Shannon Puzey ................................. 12028 Emerald Oaks Dr.................................................... 12101 – 12213 .........................................................Mark Graves .................................... 12113 Emerald Oaks Dr.................................................... 12300 – 12412 .........................................................Amber Schrader ............................... 12401 Emerald Oaks Dr.................................................... 12409 – 12517 .........................................................Rachel Munoz .................................. 12508 Emerald Oaks DrGatling Gun Ln .......................... 12212 – 12312 .........................................................Jane Dewane .......................................12312 Gatling Gun Ln.................................................... 12301 – 12409 .........................................................Nayda Katzaman .................................12408 Gatling Gun LnGun Metal Dr ............................. 12301 – 12509 (Odd #’s) ........................................Rachel Davila .........................................12301 Gun Metal Dr.................................................... 12400 – 12512 (Even #’s) .......................................Marcia Weuve ........................................12420 Gun Metal Dr.................................................... 12513 & 12517Mossback Cove .......................... 12400 – 12413 .........................................................Karen Nunnelly .................................. 12413 Mossback CoveMossback Ln .............................. 2800 – 2916 .............................................................Leyla Yilan ............................................... 2800 Mossback LnMystic Forest Ln ........................ 12001 – 12016 .........................................................Laura Peveto .....................................12001 Mystic Forest LnTabor Oaks Dr ............................ 12400 – 12508 (Even #’s) .......................................Linda Drga ........................................... 12420 Tabor Oaks Dr.................................................... 12401 – 12513 (Odd #’s) ........................................Christi Wilson ...................................... 12412 Tabor Oaks Dr
Irrigation An audit and repair of our Barker Ranch irrigation system is being performed. Adjustments of sprinkler heads and replacement where need is part of the performance. The city of Austin enacted an ordinance in 2007 that strictly regulates the watering of landscapes and Barker Ranch wants to comply. We’ll adjust
Riding the fences The Board of Directors authorized the maintenance, repair and re-staining of our Barker Ranch fence. This multi-thousand dollar project included pressure washing, repair, replacement and re staining of the fence where needed. A new section of fence was installed along the Gatling Gun entrance. The work was performed in March.
Streetlights In Barker Ranch, many of the streetlight bulbs have
burned out or need replacement. If you notice a streetlight near you that needs replacement call the Pedernales Electric Cooperative at 1-888-554-4732. There is a number on the light pole that they will need in order to dispatch
someone to repair the problem, so have that when you call. Streetlights are a function of an agreement between the city and the electricity provider, not the HOA.
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