February 2016 - TobinHill.org

NEWSLETTER
February, 2016
Martin Kushner - Editor
Annual meeting - SRO!
To say that the Tobin Hill Community Association’s Annual Meeting (our 8th)
was a success would truly be an understatement. The Eco Centro meeting room
was filled to capacity, with over 65 people in attendance, when the meeting was
called to order at 6:10 p.m. We had an array of special guests show up (Councilman Treviño, Commissioner Tommy Calvert, State Senator Jośe Menéndez, and
State Representative Diego Bernal), all of whom commended THCA for doing a
great job of representing our neighborhood in a positive and productive light.
Highlights of the meeting included:
• Treasurer Galik reported Cash in Bank of $21,524.31 and a profit of
$2,917.64 for the year.
• President Kushner reported a paid membership as of 12/31/15 of 186 individuals and businesses, a 20% increase since last year.
• Committee reports from Zoning (Ben Fairbank), Historic (Ricki Kushner),
Economic Development (Richard Galik), Education (Shannon Hern), and
Crockett Park (Trey Porter).
• Elections: The Nominating Committee presented a slate that included a new
President (Cody Doege) and six Board members (Charlie Dick, Ben Fairbank, Elyse Galik, Justin Johnson, Greg A. Seiler, and Charles Sumerset).
There were no nominations from the floor. The tellers distributed ballots to
qualified THCA voting members and all candidates were elected.
• District One Councilman Roberto Treviño gave the Keynote Address which
focused on the importance of Community Associations in San Antonio and
pointed out THCA’s progress and service to our neighborhood.
• SAFFE Officer Robert Rodriguez discussed safety and other areas of concern, pointing out that he has not seen any negative trends in Tobin Hill. He
also reviewed the new open carry law and the issues of homeless and noise.
In his final address as President, Martin Kushner discussed the State of THCA,
Tobin Hill, and the many positive changes we have seen over the years. He
pointed out that one of THCA’s missions is to promote cooperation among
those that live AND work in Tobin Hill. He discussed recent positive cooperative events relating to the N. St. Mary’s Strip that, if continued, should lead to a
better situation for residents and businesses. Most of all, he commented on how
proud he was of the diverse demographics of our membership. He closed by
saying he hands over the Presidency to Cody Doege, knowing that THCA has a
bright future, and is in good hands with the new board. He then turned over the
new THCA ceremonial gavel to President Cody Doege.
President Doege presented Marty Kushner with a plaque honoring his service to
the Tobin Hill Community Association. Cody then presented his vision for the
future and asked the membership to become more involved in committees and
activities of THCA.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m. and most of the attendees then went
to the beautiful home of Melanie Castillo and Trey Porter for our Post-Meeting
Social and celebration. There was food and beverages, provided by THCA and
several of our business members, and great fellowship. A BIG thank you to
Melanie and Trey for opening their home to us.
In this Edition:
Annual Meeting Report - Page 1
President’s Report - Page 2
City’s New Graffiti Program - Page 2
Annual Meeting Pictures - Page 3
Tobin Hill Book Club Starting - Page 4
Post Meeting Pictures - Page 4
N. St. Mary’s Strip - Page 5
The Workery Opens - Page 6
Office of Historic Preservation - Page 6
From Code Compliance - Page 7
News from Eco Centro - Page 8
Basura Bash Coming - Page 8
The Wellness Column - Page 9
Tobin Hill History - Page 10
THCA Membership Form - Page 11
THCA & Government Info - Page 12
Tobin Hill Upcoming Events
Every Saturday and Sunday
Pearl Farmer’s Market
Time: Saturday - 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Sunday - 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
February 4, 2016
Tobin HIll Book Club
Location: 614 E. Park Ave
Contact: Char & John-(708) 334-9361
Time: 7 p.m.
February 9, 2016 (Tent)
THCA Executive Comm Meeting
Location: TBA
Contact: Cody Doege for info
Time: TBA
March 7, 2016
Tobin HIll Book Club
Location: 402 E. Park Ave
Contact: Char & John-(708) 334-9361
Time: 7 p.m.
March 8, 2016 (Tent)
THCA Executive Comm Meeting
Location: TBA
Contact: Cody Doege Kushner for info
Time: TBA
Third Week in March, 2016
THCA Board Meeting
Location: Sinkin Eco Centro
Contact: Cody Doege for specifics
Time: 6:30 p.m.
March 24, 2016
THCA Public Meeting & Social
Location: Sinkin EcoCentro
Contact: Cody Doege for info
Time: 6 p.m.
From THCA President cody doege
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I am very grateful and honored to be serving as President of the THCA. Many of you I know and I look
forward to getting to know many others. I am a native Texan. Born and raised not far from San Antonio.
I bought a house in Tobin Hill in late 2007 and have enjoyed seeing the growth and meeting really great
people. I am incredible excited to serve each of you and look forward to getting to know each of you
better. I have a philosophy of openness. I know every one has their own ideas and interest in the neighborhood, so let’s hear it! I look forward to exciting times here in Tobin Hill as we continue to grow as a
Neighborhood!
Till next time! Cody Doege
new City graffiti program
The City of San Antonio’s Graffiti Abatement Office has established a new program to assist areas that are constantly
having issues with graffiti. The program provides free trees to Eligible planting locations
that are within San Antonio city limits; on properties with a history of graffiti vandalism,
or have the potential of graffiti vandalism due to the location (corner lot, faces a highway,
etc.)
Participants in the program must match the value of the plants that they receive with volunteer sweat equity, that can include site prep, (asphalt removal, removal of dying trees,
planting the trees, and providing maintenance). There is also a required maintenance plan
which must be followed for THREE (3) years.
If you want to learn more about the program you can go to the City of San Antonio’s Website (www.sanantonio.gov).
Go to the SEARCH BOX at the top right of the page and type in Grow Over Graffiti. The first item of the search will
provide you with all the information you need.
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UPCOMING PUBLIC MEETINGS
Mar. 24, 2016
May 26, 2016
July 28, 2016
Sep. 22, 2016
Nov. 17. 2016
Each Public Meeting includes THCA business and a
featured topic of interest to our members. All meetings
will be announced in this Newsletter.
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new thca book club starting
Everyone is invited to participate in the newly organized Tobin Hill Book Club. This is a great opportunity to meet some
new neighbors and do some enjoyable reading at the same time. The Club is being organized by Char and John Cepek
who say the “book discussions will be casual, informal, and we hope, fun!” Here is the current schedule:
Thursday, February 4 at 614 E. Park. 7 p.m. Book: Same Kind of Different as Me.
Thursday, March 7 at 402 E. Park Ave. 7 p.m. Book: The Light Between the Oceans.
Thursday, April 7 at 403 E. Evergreen. 7 p.m. Book: TBA
Thursday, May 7 at 334 E. Park Ave. 7 p.m. Book: TBA
For further information you can call Char or John at (708) 334-9361.
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St. Mary’s Strip attracts media attention
Late in December, it seemed whereever you looked, there was an article or radio show about the changes occurring on the
North St. Mary’s Strip. The good thing is that almost all of the information focused on the new ownership of businesses
and the dialogue going on between the business owners and the Tobin Hill Community Association. The article below,
written by Brian Chasnoff, appeared in the San Antonio Express News on December 29th. On the same day, THCA thenPresident Kushner appeared on Texas Public Radio’s The Source with Mr. Chasnoff and Mr. Tucker to discuss The Strip.
SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS NEWS, December 29, 2015 (Reprinted with permission of the author Brian Chasnoff)
When the raucous St. Mary’s Strip went dark two decades ago, more than just deadly violence turned out the lights.
Tensions between patrons and residents beset by noise, parking hassles, vandalism and public indecency also led to the
decline of the entertainment corridor. Last week, I wrote about efforts by attorney Blayne Tucker, a new co-owner of The
Mix, to avoid the same fate now that the Strip is revitalizing. Tucker had reached out to the Tobin Hill Community Association for neighborhood support in persuading the city to invest in public safety and security. That’s a shrewd move
by Tucker: Along with resources from the city, harmony between residents and businesses is essential if the new Strip is
going to thrive.
Decades ago, former Councilwoman Maria Berriozábal watched relations disintegrate. “As the businesses became more
successful and the festivals got bigger, the city lost control of protecting the neighbors,” she told me on Monday. “People
didn’t respect the people who had lived there for generations. It was noise pollution. … I would get more and more complaints from people who couldn’t get out of their driveway.” Berriozábal, a frequent critic of gentrification who served on
the City Council from 1981 to 1991, sided with the residents, helping to pass ordinances limiting decibel levels. “That was
my work for 10 years, trying to protect my district from noise pollution, nuisances of other kinds,” she said. “Government
was not ready to respond.”
The residents fought back, too. “It was getting very, very bad, and some youngsters from the neighborhood began getting
very resentful and started taking matters into their own hands,” she said. When I asked what that meant, Berriozábal said
they would “scratch cars.” “I just know the people who lived there were complaining, and I was totally on their side,” she
said. “I got some of my gray hairs from that period.”
As the Strip has rejuvenated with revamped bars and music venues — and as Tobin Hill has rapidly gentrified — neighborhood tensions have not reached those old, ugly levels. But dissatisfaction is simmering. “The individuals who have
complained over the past couple of years are individuals who live relatively near a place that is open late and whose
patrons walk to their cars,” said Martin Kushner, president of the Tobin Hill Community Association. “They’ve parked on
the street and they’re loud.” (Kushner added, “Most every one of the individuals who have complained have opted not to
become part of the community association.”)
This month, Kushner responded to Tucker in a letter that bodes well for a more harmonious future. “The THCA Board
would like to thank you, and your fellow business owners, for your recent outreach efforts that have opened a dialogue
with the Tobin Hill community,” Kushner wrote. “As a mixed-use neighborhood, we realize businesses and residents need
to communicate and work together to improve our neighborhood.”
That’s happening: For the first time, owners of nightclubs on the Strip such as Hi-Tones, The Phantom Room and Faust
Tavern are hearing residents’ concerns firsthand at neighborhood meetings. “The real question becomes, how do you
resolve the problems?” Kushner told me. “Throwing the people at the police every day eventually numbs the police. So
what we have been doing with the help of Blayne, who has been instrumental in this … several of the bars and restaurants
have joined the association. “It’s the owners’ responsibility to make sure that the things that occur that could potentially be
negative,” Kushner added, “there are ways to enforce that within your establishment itself.” Another good sign: District
1 Councilman Roberto Treviño is avoiding an “us vs. them” mentality to the potential conflict. Last week, he attended a
gathering, organized by Tucker, of business owners and residents. “The neighborhood really is buying off on this,” Treviño said. “Overall, there was a spirit of collaboration. We’ll pool our resources to make sure we do what we can as a city.
We’ll make sure we’re following through on this. “My role is to try to bring people together, not to take sides,” he added.
“I don’t think it’s going to be hard with this group. Everything’s been very positive, very good.”
December 29, 2015
The Source, hosted by David Martin Davies
Guests:
Brian Chasnoff, Express News
Blayne Tucker, Owner of The Mix
Martin Kushner, THCA
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welcome to our newest Business members
Bauhaus Media Group
1212 E. Euclid Ave.
(210) 222-0200
Brass Monkey
2702 N. St. Mary’s Street
(210) 584-0011
bauhausmedia.comwww.facebook.com/BrassMonkeyTX
Joey’s
24 17 N. St. Mary’s Street
(210) 733-9573
www.facebook.com/joeyssanantonio
the workery opens in tobin hill
On December 30th, Tobin Hill welcomed a new concept of shared working space to our neighborhood. The Workery,
located at 221 W. Poplar Street, in a historic house, held an open house to introduce people to an economical way for
freelancers and small business owners to obtain work space, as well as a distinct address for their business. This woman
owned business, founded by Sally Aguilar-Robertson and Mari Aguire-Rodriguez, allows individuals to select between a
Residential Membership or a Commuter Membership. Resident membership includes a reserved desk, 24/7 access, a parking space, and network membership. Commuter membership includes non-reserved workspace, 9 a.m. -5 p.m., Monday to
Friday access, and network membership. There are four buildings in the project, with one currently opened and plans to
open the remaining buildings as membership increases. In addition to space, The Workery will offer monthly classes and
workshops aimed at helping members continue to develop their skills and explore new interests. For more information you
can go to: theworkerysa.com. WELCOME to Tobin Hill . We wish you the greatest success.
from the office of historic preservation
The Office of Historic Preservation is interested in receiving feedback from historic district residents and anyone who participates in OHP programs. They have developed a survey that rates
their programs and how the Office is meeting the needs of it’s clients. They have asked the Tobin
Hill Community Association to share the survey link below to our members so that they can receive the largest possible response from the people that live and work in San Antonio. While the
initial deadline for the survey was the end of January, they are extending the deadline to allow
for additional participation. The survey can be found at:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/XZ9CHH8
Shannon Shea Miller, AICP
Historic Preservatrion Officer
from code compliance
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Any Absentee Owners in Your Area?
On September . 19, 2013, City Council passed the Absentee Property Owner (APO) Registration ordinance. Someone who
owns a one- or two-family (a duplex) dwelling and resides outside of Bexar County, or has a P.O. Box on file with the
Bexar County Appraisal District (BCAD), is considered to be an APO. To be identified for registration, the Development
Services Department (DSD) uses a rolling one-year window to find properties having two or more code violations within
the past 12 months. Once identified, these properties must register for a minimum of two years and pay a $50 annual
registration fee. In addition, contact information for a local property manager, who can act as an agent on behalf of the
property owner, must be provided by the APO so future violations are addressed faster and more efficiently. If properties
continue to have violations, then annual registration continues to apply. Before this ordinance was approved, APOs were
found to be 30% more likely to have a code violation and 70% more likely to have a lien placed on the property due to
non-compliance and non-payment of abatement costs covered by the City.
Since implementation of this registration program, more than 1,000 properties have been identified. Close to 10% of
these properties have a P.O. Box on file with the BCAD. Some APOs have shown that they live in San Antonio and have
generally indicated that they use a P.O. Box to (a) collect rental payments from their tenants at a central location if multiple properties are involved or (b) desire to maintain their home address as “private” from tenants or other parties. Today,
about 300 properties have been registered by APOs along with their first-year fee. Almost a third of these properties have
already paid for their second year of registration.
Failure to register is a Class C misdemeanor, prosecuted in Municipal Court that can result in a criminal conviction or a
warrant if the property owner doesn’t appear. To date, we have filed on nearly 20 cases for failure to register and more
than a third have been found guilty. Before a case is filed in Municipal Court, an APO’s date of birth must be verified and
submitted by the Code Enforcement Officer. However, this has posed a challenge since personal information for APOs living outside of Bexar County is difficult to locate and verify. Additional cases are being prepared to be filed in court.
Our next step will be to evaluate whether this registration program is making a difference in our community. Has there has
been a decrease in the number of code violations for properties identified as having APOs? Initial results show a decrease
in code violations. For about 100 properties registered in 2014, there was a notable reduction six months after registration
from 2.3 to 0.7 code violations. We’ll look at these properties again, this time over a one-year time frame, to determine
if the decrease is maintained. DSD will also reach out to various stakeholders to obtain input as to whether communities
across San Antonio have noticed a difference. This information, along with any recommended changes to the ordinance,
will be presented to the City Council on September 15, 2016.
The New Phase of the Building Standards Board
This past October, City Council passed an ordinance amending the City Code - “Standards for repair, vacation, or demolition; BSB review of demolition settlement.” With these modifications, the Director of the Development Services
Department (DSD) can allow additional time to develop a rehabilitation plan for occupied homesteads under special
circumstances faced by the owner including, but not limited to, mental and or physical hardships, age, income, length of
occupancy and veteran status. The homeowner may be given an additional 9 months without facing any fines or penalties.
The ordinance also modified the make-up of the Building Standards Board (BSB) appointees to ensure architects, engineers, social workers, health care professionals, retiree and a veteran are represented. The table best illustrates the changes. If you are interested in being part of the BSB, or know of someone who may be, applications are available at https://
webapps2.sanantonio.gov/BoardComm/Vacancies.aspx.
Because properties designated historic are important to our community, some procedural changes (Sec. 6-155.1) were
made. Cases for structures designated a historic landmark or located within a historic district that may constitute a hazard to public safety and have not received a recommendation for a demolition order from the HDRC will require a full
board (both panels). These procedures will also require that at least one of the designated historic professionals be present
to hear and vote on such case. Other amendments included adding language that will allow OHP staff to collect and use
bids from third party contractors to verify economic hardship claims to the Historic Design & Review Commission (Sec.
35-614b). We are currently looking for applicants to serve on the BSB. You can find additional information at http://www.
sanantonio.gov/dsd, under “Board and Commissions” or by calling (210)207-7253.
The BSB may issue civil penalties for failure to comply with the San Antonio Property Maintenance Code (SAPMC).
The panels also rule on cases related to the repair or demolition of unsafe structures. Each panel holds a hearing twice
per month unless otherwise indicated. Meeting dates are the first and third Thursdays for Panel A, and the second and
fourth Thursdays for Panel B, and generally run from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Location and times of meetings are subject to
change on occasion.
news from eco centro
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William R. Sinkin Eco Centro Community Garden at San Antonio College is looking for groups of 5-6
to adopt garden beds. Learn to grow your own food, trim your grocery bill and your waistline, all while
meeting new friends in a beautiful setting. Eco Centro will provide everything you need, including instruction and continual education.
Eco Centro’s next Garden Volunteer Work Day is Sat., Feb. 27th.
For more information, about these or other events, call Julie at (210) 486-1874 or email
[email protected]. You can also check out Facebook for updates: www.facebook.com/Ecocentro1.
2016 Basura Bash coming
The 2015 Basura Bash Waterways Cleanup was a major success, with over 2,100 volunteers cleaning up 45 tons of trash, collecting 159 tires and almost one ton of metal for
recycling.
The 22nd Annual Baura Bash will be held on Saturday, February 20th and volunteers
are needed for this important project. YOU are needed to help clean the river, creeks and
waterways of San Antonio. For additional information go to
www.basurabash.org
While there, you can sign up to help our entire community and San Antonio’s waterways.
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The
Wellness
Column,
by Dr. Jacob Torres, DC
Functional Medicine- New Years Resolutions
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To make a resolution or to not make a resolution? That is usually the question. Every new year brings a sense of starting
fresh. A chance to wipe away the past and have a "New" start. According to National statistics, 45% of Americans make
New Years resolutions. Here are the top 5 resolutions:
1. Lose Weight
2. Get Organized
3. Spend Less and Save More
4. Stay Fit and Healthy
5. Quit Smoking
On average most resolutions last two weeks with a whopping 75% of Americans giving up within 14 days. The remaining amount usually make it for 26 weeks. These are
some staggering statistics considering so many people have intentions for making some positive change in a new year.
We like to promote goal setting versus resolutions. According to mindtools.com there is a great way to set up some
SMART goals:
S- Specific or significant goals
M- Measurable or meaningful
A- Attainable goals are a must
R- Rewarding goals are easier to follow
T- Trackable goals are easier to document
We challenge you to set goals versus making a resolution. Smaller goals are much easier to keep and or reach. Health
oriented goals are much easier to maintain when teaming up with other people as well.
Physical Medicine- TMJ
TMJ stands for the temporomandibular joint. Due to the complexity of the joint
there are many problems that may occur. TMJ disorders effect many Americans
primarily effecting women between the ages of 20 and 40. Many times the TMJ
pain will be due to either arthritis of the joint or jaw injury affecting the muscles
controlling the jaw joint. The main signs and symptoms of TMJ include:
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Pain and tenderness of your jaw
Aching pain in and around the ear
Difficulty chewing or discomfort chewing
Aching Facial Pain
Locking of the joint, making it difficult to open or close your mouth.
Due to the TMJ being a sliding hinge joint there are many different causes that contribute to TMJ:
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The disk erodes or moves out of its proper alignment
The joints cartilage is damaged by arthritis
Trauma to the joint
There are many different ways to diagnose TMJ. Of course asking a professional is always helpful. You may also want to
open and close your mouth to see if there is any popping or clicking. You can also open and close your mouth in front of a
mirror to see if it is opening and closing evenly. TMJ is a very manageable problem. Many times the muscles of the neck
will become involved making it very difficult to get pain relief.
Dr. Jacob Torres, DC is a native of San Antonio, TX, graduating from his Alma Mater, Harlandale High School. At a very
young age, he was inspired to begin playing sports and with this opportunity, was able to paint a different picture
of how life should be through health. In 2004 he graduated from Texas A&M-Kingsville with his bachelors in
Exercise Science with an emphasis in Public Health. He quickly realized he wanted to help people reach their
Maximum Potential and live the life that they are destined to live. Dr. Torres had the honor to serve on the
medical staff in the Pan Am Games and is the official wellness doctor and treats all the players of the NASL San
Antonio Scorpions and the AFL San Antonio Talons. In his spare time Dr. Torres enjoys reading, cycling and
working out. In December, 2013 he opened his Institute for Functional Health in Tobin Hill.
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A little bit of tobin hill history vol. 52
THCA’s Historic Preservation Committee: What It Does and How It Does It
The Tobin Hill Community Association has started a new year, and so has it’s Historic Preservation Committee. So it
seems appropriate to report on what happened in the old year. But first, some explanation: the Historic Preservation Committee is a standing committee, required by the by-laws of the organization. Charlie Dick and Nate Manfred are members
and Ricki Kushner is chair of the committee. The principle that “preservation is not about resisting change, it is about
properly managing change” guides the committee in its inter-actions with homeowners, developers, and with the City of
San Antonio.
Standard procedure for the committee is to set up a meeting when it’s requested by a developer or homeowner who wants
to build, replace, or demolish a structure in the Tobin Hill Historic District. In order to move forward with their project,
they will need a Certificate of Appropriateness from the Office of Historic Preservation so they can pull permits. Plans
are shown and discussed and questions are asked. Sometimes the committee points out what is likely to create a problem
with the person’s request to the City, sometimes using the Office of Historic Preservation’s Historic Design Guidelines to
back up the point. After all is said, the guest leaves and the committee decides whether or not to support the project. If
the decision is unanimous, a statement is written to be given to the proper city commission or board when the project is
presented at a hearing. If the decision is not unanimous, the matter is turned over to the THCA Board of Directors, who
decide what position the association will take. Statements presented by the A ssociation don’t always sway a commission
or board, but they are always taken into account.
During 2015 the Historic Preservation Committee was busiest in the latter part of the year. The committee made statements to the Historic and Design Review Commission (HDRC) about projects for major restoration, townhouse development, carport addition, construction of an accessory structure in back of a house, and demolition of an accessory structure.
There was also a statement urging that the case officers of the HDRC advise applicants to contact a local historic district
about their plans for work in that district.
In addition to statements to the HDRC, a vacant unsecured building on E. Ashby was reported to the Vacant Building
Officer; and a statement was made to the Building Standards Board urging the owner to make repairs to a fire-damaged
historic building not in the Historic District. There were also contacts with an owner about her plans for an unsecured
building off St. Mary’s St. and with the Vacant Building Officer about his progress on contacting the family of a deceased
owner about the condition of a vacant historic house that now belongs to them.
All in all, it was an interesting year. But it’s a good feeling to move around Tobin Hill and to see so much building and
repair being done, and to know that the neighborhood does, indeed, have a say in what happens here.
Ricki Kushner is chair of THCA’s Historic Preservation Committee. She got very interested in preservation
when she was researching the history and style of her California Craftsman bungalow. She now collects
every bit of information about the history of Tobin Hill that comes her way.
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The Tobin Hill Community Association is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit association. Its mission is to facilitate implementation of
the Tobin Hill Neighborhood Plan; protect the Tobin Hill Historic District and other Tobin Hill historic buildings; and
improve quality of life through the collaboration of those who live, work, and contribute to the social fabric of Tobin Hill.
TOBIN HILL COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP YEAR IS JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31
Please enroll me as a member of the Tobin Hill Community Association.
[ ] $15 Resident Household Member. Limit 2 votes per Household. $15 per voting member. (If there
is one voting member in your household, your membership is $15. If there are two, each
pays $15, for a total of $30 per household. Must live in Tobin Hill.
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] Business Memberships. Limit – one vote, designated business representative, and alternate per
business. Must have a business or nonresident property located in Tobin Hill.
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] $29 Small business — income up to $1 million
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] $99 Medium business — income from $1 million + 1 dollar to $5 million
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] $259 Large business — income more than $5 million
] $25 Associate Membership. For interested parties outside of Tobin Hill. Nonvoting.
Membership fees: $_______. I wish to make a donation to THCA: $______. Total Check Amount: $______
Date: ____/____/____
(Please make your check payable to THCA and mail to: PO Box15946, San Antonio, TX 78212)
THIS INFORMATION IS FOR THE SOLE CONFIDENTIAL USE OF THE
TOBIN HILL COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION TO COMMUNICATE WITH ITS MEMBERS
Name:
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If business or associate business member, please give designated representative’s information above. Please also
designate an alternative representative. Name: _______________________________________________________
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E-mail: ___________________________
I would like to receive updates and news through my e-mail address.
I would like to be included in the THCA membership directory, for members only.
I would like to volunteer. Please contact me using information above.
Unique skill(s) I have to offer, if any: ____________________________________________________
Thank you for Joining the Tobin Hill Community Association!
Please go to tobinhill.org for pictures, events and important community information
Tobin Hill Community Association, P.O. Box 15946, San Antonio, TX, 78212
www.tobinhill.org
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What is the Tobin Hill Community Association?
The Tobin Hill Community Association (THCA) began with seven neighbors around a dining room table. Each of them
held the belief that something great would begin in Tobin Hill if they could create a non-profit community association that,
for the first time, would be able to bring resources into our community, operate transparently and be inclusive of all Tobin
Hill’s stakeholders. THCA received its status as a Texas Corporation in September 2008, approved bylaws and elected its
first Board of Directors in January 2009, and received its federal nonprofit status in May, 2009.
The mission of the THCA is to facilitate implementation of the Tobin Hill Neighborhood Plan; to protect the Tobin Hill
Historic District and other Tobin Hill historic buildings; and to improve quality of life through the collaboration of those
who live, work, and contribute to the social fabric of Tobin Hill.
Your THCA Board:
Cody Doege, President *[email protected]
(210) 685-4674
Michael Cepek, Member [email protected]
Charlie Dick, Member
[email protected]
Ben Fairbank, Member
[email protected]
Kymberly Fonzo, Member
[email protected]
Elyse Galik, Treasurer *[email protected]
Richard Hartman, Member
[email protected]
Justin Johnson, Member
[email protected]
Larry Polinard, Member
[email protected]
Greg S, Seiler, Member
[email protected]
Charles Sumerset, Member
[email protected]
* Executive Committee
THCA Board meetings are
open to THCA members. They
are scheduled on alternatite
months at the Sinkin Eco
Centro Building. Check the
Calendar of Events on Page
One for times and dates. Of
course things change, so if you
have something you would like
to discuss with the Board, be
sure to contact Marty Kushner
to confirm the meeting and
make your interest known in
advance. Thank you.
IMPORTANT CONTACT INFORMATION
City of San Antonio - Office of District One Councilman Roberto Treviño
City Hall Office: 100 Military Plaza, SATX 78283 - (210) 207-7279
Field Office:
1310 Vance Jackson Rd. SATX 78201 - (210) 207-0900
E-Mail:
[email protected]
Bexar County - Office of Precinct 4 Commissioner Tommy Calvert
County Courthouse 100 Dolorosa, SATX 78205 - (210) 335-2011
Field Office:
Elizando Tower, 101 W. Nueva, Suite 1029 SATX 78205 - (210) 335-2614
E-Mail:
[email protected]
Congressman Lloyd Doggett - San Antonio Field Office:217 W. Travis, SATX 78205 (210) 704-1080
Texas State Senator, District 26 - José Menéndez [email protected]
San Antonio Office: 7121 US Hwy 90 W. Suite #240 SATX 78227 (210) 733-6604,
Texas House of Representatives, District 123 - Rep. Diego Bernal [email protected]
San Antonio Office: 126 W. Rector, Suite 114 (Across from North Star Mall) (210) 308-9700
Code Enforcement Services: www.sanantonio.gov/ces - Call: 311
Tobin Hill Supervisor: Mr. Danny Liguez (210) 207-3904
Police Department: www.sanantonio.gov/sapd/contact - Emergency: 911 - Non-emergency: 207-7273
Tobin Hill’s SAFFE Officer: Robert Rodriguez - 260-7479
San Antonio Water System: www.saws.org/service- 704-7297
City Public Service: www.cpsenergy.com - 353-2222
This is YOUR newsletter and we would like to include articles of interest to
you. If you have any suggestions please let us know. If you know of upcoming event that have an impact Tobin Hill, we would like to include them
in our Calendar of Events. We also encourage appropriate, non-political
thoughts from THCA members and friends. You can contact me at 2232814 or at [email protected]
Marty Kushner, Editor
VISIT THCA’S
WEBSITE
TOBINHILL.ORG