October - Sugar Creek Homes Association

OCTOBER 2011
homes association
GENERAL
MEETING
October 25, 2011 - 7:00 P.M.
Sugar Creek Country Club
Minutes
Financial Report
Dulles Construction
Garbage Program
Adjourn
Welcome!
LISTED BELOW ARE OUR NEW NEIGHBORS:
Thach & Phuong Nguyen
3002 Broadmoor Drive
Christopher & Abigail McLarty
3014 Broadmoor Drive
Ebru Yilmaz
1 Wellington Lane
Eileen Chau
2223 Country Club
Clifford & Jimmie Lu Hackett
30 Burnham Circle
Diane Campbell
2918 Fairway Drive
Lester Stiles
723 Chevy Chase Circle
Yi-Cheng Meng & Yu-Pi Shih
3102 Lynbrook Court
Brent Eilerts
419 Lakeside Boulevard
CONGRATULATIONS
YARD OF THE MONTH WINNERS
SEPTEMBER
Donna & Jody Schuster
422 Lakeside Boulevard
2012 Sanitation Program Update
The City of Sugar Land’s
automated garbage service will
start on December 5, 2011.
Cart deliveries are scheduled
in Sugar Creek on October
31st. Residents will receive the
standard cart size of 95 gallon for
garbage and 65 gallon for recycling
unless you preordered a different
size. Once you receive the new cart
you can start using immediately or
use your old cans until December
5th. For half the subdivision, pick-up
days will change; howeve the
schedule has not been finalized.
Sugar Creek will continue
with the off-curb service
program. Containers must
be placed in front of the
garage. This service will be
billed annually in your regular
assessment. For most residents, the
off-curb pickup remains an optional
service. Please inform the SCHA
office to indicate if you prefer not to
receive off-curb pickup service.
SUGAR CREEK GARDEN CLUB NEWS
What a wonderful respite we
have had this past week with the
fantastic temperature drops and lower
humidity. My water bill for this past
summer looks like the national debt!
Seriously, it is still hard to believe
we have had no rain for such a long
period of time and some say it will go
on yet. We have been trying to curb
our watering to the twice a week,
evening schedule Sugar Land has
asked homeowners to work on. The
lawn still looks good except for a
couple of brown patches and they are
on the mend. I took out the summer
left-overs and I’m beginning to think
about plants for the fall. When the
weather cools down a bit more I will
put in some alyssum, pansies and
snapdragons to name a few of the
plants soon to be available. It is so
nice to see the different colors and
types of flowers that change with the
seasons. The neighborhood yards
look pretty good, all things considered. Hang in there with the rest of
us, do a toe-tap or two for rain and
most of all, don’t stop, don’t give up,
keep trying!!!
Jenny Schultz
OCTOBER
Geraldine Pace
2811 Country Club
Sunday
Oct. 30, 2011
4:00 to
8:00 PM
CITY OF SUGAR LAND
presents
HALLOWEEN TOWN
Jack-o-lanterns, spooky
creatures and pounds of
candy for trick-or-treaters
will once again transform
Sugar Land Town Square
into Halloween Town!
Page 2
You’d be out of
your GOURD to
use anyone else in
Sugar Creek!
Mary & Kelly Stewart
RE/MAX Southwest
281-782-2111
832-724-4402
www.MaryAndKelly.com
Surface Water Rate To
Increase
Residents will notice in their water
bills starting January 1st Sugar Land’s
surface water fee will increase to $1.42
per 1,000 gallons of metered water; 66
cents above the current rate.
The increase is necessary to fund
the City’s conversion to surface water
supplies and meet the Fort Bend
County Subsidence District’s 2013
mandate that 30% of total water use
must come from a non-ground water
source.
Water and wastewater rates remain
unchanged.
An average residential utility bill
for 11,000 gallons of water usage
will increase by $7.25 per month.
Each year, rates are adjusted to reflect
increasing costs of providing utilities
to customers. All expenses are paid
through the fees charged to customers
each month. No property tax or sales
tax dollars support the utility system.
The $69 million surface water treatment plant, which is being built near
Voss and Burney Roads, represents
more than 10 years of planning and is
Sugar Land’s largest and most complicated capital improvement project.
Construction on the surface water
treatment plant is underway and is
expected to be completed by mid 2013.
Sugar Creek Women’s Association
“HOLIDAY TREASURES” Charity Boutique
The Sugar Creek Country Club
Women’s Association continues its
longtime tradition of sponsoring their
spectacular annual boutique, “Holiday
Treasures,” on Thursday, November
3rd at the Sugar Creek Country Club,
420 Country Club Blvd. The public is
invited to shop from 10AM to 4PM for
a $5 admission fee. The proceeds from
this fee will be given to a local charity.
Along with many returning vendors,
a number of new vendors have
been added this year. Among the 40
vendors will be Bob Wolf Creations–
Hand Crafted Stone Jewelry, Specialty
Handbags, Social Butterfly Collection,
Silpada and The Pearl Lady. Shoppers
will be able to choose from a variety of
items including jewelry, children’s toys,
clothing, handbags, foods, specialty
gift items, home decorator selections
and holiday decorations.
Pictured left to right in the picture: Committee members Judy Childress,
Rootie Moore, Patti Pearson, Shirley Gordon and Helen Rosenthal.
DON’T FORGET!
Sugar Land Assistance
Program
The City of Sugar Land’s solid
waste contract with Republic Waste
contains a clause stating the “Contractor
shall, at the City’s request, provide
house side service to any resident the
City has determined to be physically
unable to place household curbside for
collection.” If any resident wishes to
participate in the solid waste assistance
program, simply call Dawn Steph,
Environmental Manager for the City
of Sugar Land at 281-275-2497 and
state the reason (age, disability, etc.)
MENTION
THIS AD TO
RESERVE
YOUR
TEE TIME
HAVE YOU SEEN US LATELY?
Sugar Creek Resident Special! Golf during November and December for Cart Fees Only!
(Offer valid Thur-Sun after 12pm, 4 person maximum per household, one time use, expires 12/31/11)
For information on membership options,
contact Kelly Buettner in our Sales office today!
281.494.9131 x134 • www.sugarcreekcctexas.com • 420 Sugar Creek Boulevard
Page 3
Newly Passed 2011 Texas POA Statutory Laws
As we know, Sugar Creek residents
reside in a deed restricted community
and, for the most part, follow these
deed restrictions. In some situations,
these deed restrictions are superseded
by federal, state or local law. During
the last session of the State Legislature, several property laws were
voted in and will revise our Deed
Restrictions. This information is
provided to update our residents on
changes to the architectural standards.
The following are subject to SCHA
Architectural Committee approval.
1. Flags and Flag Poles: no more
than one (1) of each United States
of America, State of Texas and an
official or replica flag of any branch
of the United States armed forces
may be displayed. Flagpoles must be
approved by the SCHA Architectural
Committee.
2. Solar Panels and Storm/Energy
Efficient Roof Shingles: must be
approved by SCHA Architectural
Committee prior to installation, must
be installed parallel with existing
roofline and not project over the ridge
of the residence.
3. Religious door and entryway
displays: prohibited are displays
that a) threaten public safety, b)
violate Federal, States or local law, c)
contain language, graphics or other
display that is patently offensive to a
passerby, and/or d) extends past the
entryway of the residence. SCHA
retains its current policy of religious
and holiday displays commencing
after the 30th day before the holiday
and up to the 10th day after the
holiday.
4. Political signs: one or more signs
advertising a political candidate or
ballot item may be displayed after the
90th day before an election and up to
the 10th day after said election date.
Prohibited items include a) signs
composed of inappropriate material,
b) attached to landscaping, traffic
control device, trailer or vehicle,
c) painting of architectural surfaces,
d) larger than 4’x 6’, e) contains
language, graphics or display that
would be offensive to passerby,
and/or f) accompanied by music or
other signs or visual aids that are
distracting to a passerby.
visit our remodeled website: www.sugarcreekhomes.org
david bolner
PEST CONTROL & MORE
Serving Sugar Land & Sugar Creek for over 30 years!
Pest Control • Pressure Washing
Quarterly Service Plans Available
5% OFF
TOTAL INVOICE FOR
SUGAR CREEK RESIDENTS
WITH THIS AD
TACLB5366C TPCL 10407 SLMEL 004
Page 4
OFFICE 281-546-7378 HOME
281-980-7378
UPCOMING
Events
Nov 3
SUGAR LAND
Nov 10 7:00 – 9:00 PM
Holidays in the Plaza
12:00 PM
6th Annual
International Festival
Nov 11-12, 7:00 – 9:00 PM
17-19 Holidays in the Plaza
Dec 1 5:00 - 8:00 PM
City of Sugar Land’s
9th Annual Tree
Lighting Ceremony
Dec 2 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Holidays in the Plaza
Dec 4
1:00 - 5:00 PM
Opry in the Square
Dec 8 & 15 Photos with Santa
Dec 9-10
7:00 - 9:00 PM
Holidays in the Plaza
Dec 11
1:00 - 5:00 PM
Movies Under The
Moon
Dec 16-17
7:00 - 9:00 PM
Holidays in the Plaza
Dec 18
1:00 - 5:00 PM
Movies Under The
Moon
Dec 31
7:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Holidays in the Plaza
STAFFORD CENTRE
Oct 28 & 29 8:00 PM
Steve Tyrell
Nov 3-5
Sugar Plum Market
Nov 30 8:00 PM
America
NO YARD SALES
OR CONTRACTOR
SIGNS ALLOWED
Stafford Update from
Councilman Willis
Not much has changed since last
month except more wildfires and the
return of La Nina. Neither of these
bode well for our future. Please
continue to use common sense regarding water usage and observing health
and safety issues.
Dulles Avenue construction is
progressing and completion is still
projected for the second quarter of
2013. If you can use an alternate
route, please do so to avoid Dulles.
The Brand Lane design continues
and, hopefully, Fort Bend County
will have all issues resolve in the near
future. From day one, the numbers
of lanes and drainage have been a
concern. Hopefully those issues have
been resolved. During design line of
sight, problems have arisen at Brand
and Ludwig as well as two environmental issues. We will continue
to encourage the County not to let
the contract expire until Dulles is
completed. We feel this will reduce
even more congestion.
Stafford has successfully received
bids for garbage service at a “reduced”
rate from the current contract. The
recommended terms of the contract
is for three years. We have received
a request from your HOA to allow
Stafford residents in the Sugar Creek
subdivision to avail themselves of the
new contract. Sugar Creek residents
will be able to continue with their
back door service as in the past under
Stafford’s new contract.
The City of Stafford and SMSD
School Board have approved the
budget and tax rate for the 2011-2012
school year. Great strides are anticipated in the upcoming year regarding
academics and facilities.
The City of Stafford expected
to have its new budget in place by
October 1st. No layoffs, reduction in
services, or programs were anticipated.
Please continue to communicate any
concerns or questions to cwillis@city
ofstafford.com or call (281)261-3900.
City of Sugar Land Drainage Improvements
The City of Sugar Land is currently
preparing Final Design plans for the
construction of Sugar Creek Phase II
drainage improvements. One of the
key objectives of this project is to
alleviate severe street ponding within
the Sugar Creek subdivision that was
observed during past rain events. The
Sugar Creek Phase I project which
was completed in 2009 included new
storm water storage facilities within
the Riverbend Country Club (RBCC)
to facilitate Phase II improvements.
The proposed Phase II improvements include the installation of new
storm inlets and storm sewer outfall
(pipes) at many locations within the
watershed. These improvements will
route excess storm water runoff from
the streets ultimately to the storage
facilities within RBCC. The Phase
I and II projects were conceptually
identified in a comprehensive study
that was completed in 2005.
The City has retained Dannenbaum
Engineering Corporation (DEC) as the
prime consultant to carry out the scope
of the Final Design. DEC and their
sub-consultants will be performing
boundary surveys, field investigations,
etc. to identify potential easements
(narrow strip’s of land) for the installation of pipes to facilitate this project.
The consultants may require access
from some homeowners and/or private
property owners to facilitate this work.
DEC and their sub-consultants will be
contacting these property owners as
required.
The Phase II project is at the design
phase and no construction work is
planned in the near future. The City
is seeking assistance from homeowners and private property owners to
allow access for the City’s consultants
to facilitate this important project.
If you have any questions, or need
additional information, please contact
Gary Sanford with the Sugar Creek
HOA at (281) 491-8977 or Shashi
Kumar with the City of Sugar Land at
(281) 275-2780.
MARKET WATCH - YEAR-TO-DATE 2011
Neighborhood
Homes Currently Listed HAR # of Sales
# Foreclosures
44
56
5
Sugar Creek
Visit our New Updated Showroom to start your project today!
Cabinets & Countertops
Showers & Bathtubs
Wood Floors & Staircases
Serving Fort Bend County Since 1997
Carpet & Tile
Plumbing & Electrical
We can install and
manage your entire
kitchen or bath
remodeling project!
Painting
Mon.-Fri.
8 am - 4 pm
Sat.
10 am - 4 pm
281.494.9200
12603 Executive Drive • Stafford, TX 77477 • www.hamresfloors.com
Page 5
HOMES ASSOCIATION
101 Southwestern Boulevard, Suite 117
Sugar Land, Texas 77478
See me today and get the discounts
and service you deserve.
Sugar Creek
Homes
Association
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
William J. Hickl III, President
Diane R. Schomburg, Agent
Phone: (281) 265-6100 Fax: (281) 265-2093
1716 Dulles Ave., Suite 102, Sugar Land, TX 77478
www.dianeschomburg.com
[email protected]
Office Hours:
Mon.-Thurs. 9 am - 5:30 pm Fri. 9 am - 5 pm
Sat. & After Hours by Appointment
Jeffrey Hauke, Vice President
Herb Hamilton, Treasurer
Nancy Lusk, Secretary
Tom DeMont
Lana Goldberg
J. DeWitt Morrow
Leonard Huxtable
Richard Avery
statefarm.com®
GENERAL MANAGER
Gary Sanford
281-491-8977