May final, 2016

www.glenshire.org
Resident Newsletter – May 2016
President’s Corner
Quick Note - Important Information:
By David Hughey
If you are planning to paint your house, put on a new roof,
put up a shed, replace a fence, or anything else of this nature, it is extremely important that you get it approved first. It
is not that difficult. The Application for Design Approval form
can be found on the Glenshire website or picked up from the
office. Usually they get approved. But occasionally we have
to say no. This is where I'm having a hard time with some of
our residents. What has happened is they did not submit a
form and the work done was not in accordance with our
deed restrictions. Had they submitted a form, we could have
resolved any differences and approved options that are in
compliance with our deed restrictions. Instead the homeowner is now faced with re-painting, re-roofing, or re-fencing.
This is a very costly mistake. Some have gone as far as refusing to correct the violation. When this happens we have
to spend Association money to get the attorneys involved
and these fees are passed on the homeowner. Please don’t
let this happen to you. Submit the form and get approval
before you start your project.
It has been brought to my attention that our older children,
pre-teen and teenagers are climbing on the playground
structures and causing damage. The Board budgets money
for normal wear and tear repairs. We have to dip into our
reserves to fix the damage caused by irresponsible teens.
Eventually these expenditures make their way into increased
maintenance fees or assessments to the homeowners. Parents, please talk to your children and make them aware that
this is not acceptable. I have asked security to pay more
attention to those causing the damages in order to send the
repair bills to their parents.
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MONTHLY BOARD MEETING AGENDAS ARE POSTED AT THE
COMMUNITY BUILDING 72 HOURS PRIOR TO BOARD MEETINGS. All residents are welcome and encouraged to attend.
Residents desiring to discuss specific items/concerns at a
scheduled meeting must contact the HOA office at least 72
hours prior to the start of such meeting to have their names
placed on the agenda.
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Working for our residents: To make changes to the exterior of
your home an easy process for homeowners, submit an
“Application for Design Approval” form to the Deed Restriction
Committee. This form, and the “Interpretations of Deed Restrictions and Covenants,” may be printed from the Glenshire
website, www.glenshire.org. We encourage you to familiarize
yourself with them, and also suggest that you review the actual
Deed Restrictions pertaining to the Section for your home.
Most importantly, be sure that you receive approval of your
form prior to undertaking any modifications, additions or improvements to your property. If you do not have access to the
website and need copies, or if you have any questions regarding permissible modification, alterations or improvements,
please do not hesitate to consult with the Association’s Office
Secretary for clarification, and/or the Board or Deed Restriction
Committee, as necessary.
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AVOID PARKING AROUND THE INNER AND OUTER CURBS OF
THE CULCUL-DEDE-SACS on Mondays, Thursdays and the 2nd Friday
of each month.
month. This will simplify the trimming and mowing of
grass by our maintenance lawn crews and will provide adequate space for trucks to simplify the collection of Regular
Trash, Tree Waste and Junk Waste. Keep Glenshire Beautiful!
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Budget
Security Report
Calendar/Area Meetings
Important Contact Information
Glenshire Advertisers
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GLENSHIRE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President/Communications
David Hughey
Pools
Brad Selke
Security
Jason Wyche
Vice President/Deed Restrictions
Debra Wilke
Treasurer/Secretary
Jean Pfluger
Landscaping/Playgrounds/Ground Maintenance
Marlana Mitchell (West) Annette Schmidt (East)
Legal
Aaron Reimer
Tennis Courts/Building Maintenance
Julie Cyprow
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Parks & Playgrounds
A piece of equipment on the East Playground was recently badly damaged beyond repair. This blue
airplane spring rider retails for $900-$1000, and that does not include the cost of installation. This is
an unforeseen cost so the item will have to be removed completely, and there is no certainty as to
when it can be replaced.
A few reminders about our playgrounds…
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Items in the toddler areas are manufactured for children 4 and under.
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Other playground items are manufactured for children 5-12 (except for outdoor fitness items at East playground, which
are for 13 and older).
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Adult supervision minimizes vandalism, graffiti, and injuries.
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Pets, alcoholic beverages, and glass items are not allowed in playground areas.
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Keep the playgrounds clean.
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The playgrounds and surrounding areas are under 24 hour surveillance
We are still moving forward with our plans to update playground equipment because Glenshire children deserve a safe, fun
place to grow and play. Please support us in these efforts!
OPEN REGISTRATION
Glenshire Swim Team
Looking for a great swim team to join, in YOUR OWN NEIGHBORHOOD?...
come join our fantastic Glenshire neighborhood Swim Team.
Practices have already started...but it’s not too late to join.
History….Glenshire Gators, was forced to join another subdivision in order to keep the Swim Team alive
and active. This was due to lack of involvement. We are actively working to bring back the coveted
Glenshire Swim Team…so, come on….join the swim team, and keep your young ones active over the
summer, and be a part of a great community.
We will be having a SWIM TEAM SIGN UP RALLY on
SATURDAY May 7th from 12 noonnoon-2 pm
at 12200 CHADWELL (East Pool)
When you come to register, please feel free to bring one of the items below to donate….
Paper Towels, Paper Plates/Bowls, Plastic Spoons/Forks.
Non-Perishable items needed: Ketchup, Mustard, Pickles (large whole pickles, and cut pickles) cases
of soda, cases of water.
DONATIONS ACCEPTED FROM NON REGISTERING RESIDENTS
Any of the above items would be appreciated plus...we are also looking for ice chests to be donated. If
you have a good ice chest that you are no longer using and would like to donate it, please bring it to the
East Pool on Saturday, May 7th between 12:00 noon and 2:00 p.m.
Contact Donna Talley 832-248-3432 or Rob Reid 713-779-4620
Team website: http://glenshirewahoo.org
Glenshire proud!
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GLENSHIRE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
Revenue & Expense Statement (Unaudited)
3/1/2016—
3/1/2016—3/31/2016
Budget Current Year
Actual Current Period
Variance YTD Real to
Annual Budget in $
Actual Current Year
Revenues
Maintenance Fee
524,305.00
23,057.70
499,199.07
(25,105.93)
56,057.00
1,869.23
48,888.57
(7,168.43)
1,140.00
64.57
174.88
(965.12)
34,827.00
1,945.00
13,050.00
(21,777.00)
616,329.00
11,165.76
609,030.05
(7,298.95)
92,300.00
(3,383.43)
9,674.56
82,625.44
Building Maintenance
4,200.00
207.39
2,040.06
2,159.94
Communications
3,600.00
217.00
1,461.80
2,138.20
Security Fee
Interest
Other
Total Revenue
Operating Expenses
Administrative
Community Relations
8,100.00
145.87
285.64
7,814.36
Grounds Maintenance
58,000.00
3,802.82
10,701.14
47,298.86
Landscaping
11,000.00
6,811.09
6,865.84
4,134.16
Insurance
29,000.00
26,566.00
26,566.00
2,434.00
Legal Fees
10,000.00
(3,897.14)
(5,358.30)
15,358.30
Deed Restrictions
1,000.00
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1,000.00
Parks/Playgrounds
11,000.00
85.00
410.00
10,590.00
Pools
100,000.00
2,206.16
5,250.50
94,749.50
Security
212,000.00
17,500.00
52,700.00
159,300.00
Taxes on Income
1,000.00
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-
1,000.00
Tennis
5,200.00
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242.84
4,957.16
Utilities
47,500.00
2,437.16
8,987.22
38,512.78
Reserves
Capital Expenses
Total Expense
Net Income
20,000.00
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-
20,000.00
205,500.00
-
20,215.93
185,284.07
819,400.00
52,697.92
140,043.23
679,356.77
(203,071.00)
(41,532.16)
468,986.82
672,057.82
Residents: Please, if you had flooding problems, or know someone who did, please call and report it to 311, then email your
case number and address to the GCA office at www.glenshire.org so that your information may be added to our database.
Flooding should be reported so that there is proof and a recorded history of the flooding problems in our area.
Our next concern was all the people driving through the high water. We witnessed several cars stop, look, then proceed
through the high water; several had to turn around. Be considerate of what this water does after you make a wake driving
through it. This wake might push water into homes that would not have been flooded.
A big shout out of thanks to Mr. Nelson Williams for stopping and helping pick up the hundreds of plastic bags at the entrance
of Stanwood and W. Bellfort on Friday, April 22nd.
On the matter of Stanwood, whoever the person was that just had to get out during the flood...did you know that you cost
EVERY homeowner in Glenshire money for repairs to the shrubs and trees you ran over, the sprinkler heads you drove over
and to repair the tire tracks you left in the shoulder when you just had to get out when everyone was told to stay home?
Shame on you!
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GLENSHIRE SECURITY PAGE
SECURITY REPORT FOR MARCH 2016
By Arthur Chatman, Director, Armed Security on Bikes
(Residents’ incidents that were relayed to and responded to
by Armed Security on Bikes personnel.)
Glenshire East had 22 calls for service.
Glenshire West had 21 calls for service.
All other reported incidents were Security-Initiated
East
West
Alarms
1
3
Discharge Firearm
1
0
Disturbance
1
0
HPD On Scene (2 arrests made)
3
0
HFD (Sick Call)
1
0
Loud Music
1
3
Loud Noises
1
0
Loose Dogs
1
1
Lost Dogs
(All 3 were returned to owners)
3
0
Open Car Doors
3
4
Open Gate
1
3
Open Garages
4
6
Open Trunks
2
1
Resident Assist
1
0
Solicitors
4
3
Suspicious Person
2
5
Suspicious Vehicle
8
5
Theft (Tires and Rims)
0
1
Welfare Checks
1
1
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MAY 2016—
2016—IMPORTANT DATES
Sunday
1
Tuesday
Monday
2
3
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
4
5
6
7
11
12
13
14
Recycle Day
“Tree Waste Only”
Brays Oaks
SN Council #36
Meeting
8
9
10
Board Meeting
15
22
16
17
*Newsletter Deadline
CAC Meeting
PIP Meeting
23
24
GWA Meeting
18
19
20
21
27
28
SW 2000, Inc.
Meeting
25
26
Recycle Day
Crime Prevention
Meeting
Deed Restriction
Meeting
(If required)
29
30
31
Memorial Day
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June Newsletter Deadline for Ads & Articles is May16th.
See Important Contact Information on page 6 for Monthly Meetings’/locations and times.
APRIL YARDS OF THE MONTH
EAST WINNER! - 12414 Chadwell
WEST WINNER! - 12434 Millbanks
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April 14, 2016 Board Meeting Highlights
(Prepared from Unapproved Minutes)
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Three homeowners, who did not properly follow the deed restrictions guidelines before making modifications to their homes,
attended the meeting asking HOA for special consideration to forgive their violations.*
The Glenshire Women’s Association’s sanctioned group application was formally approved and accepted by the Board.
Two female members of the Glenshire swim team tragically lost their lives recently in a car accident as they were returning from
Spring Break. The Board is considering establishing a memorial, in their names, in the East.
Two homeowners (one in the East, one in the West) had unapproved roofs installed. Neither homeowner had submitted an application prior to installation.*
A garage on Petersham in the East was broken into: Motorbikes were stolen and all windows were broken on the vehicle parked
inside the garage.
Spring plants have been planted at the Stanwood and Chessington entrances, in the pots at the pools, and in front of the community building.
New playground equipment (including a maypole) will replace the older play structures at the East. New swings will be installed
at the West. Fall zones will be extended.
Broken sprinkler heads have been replaced at the Stanwood and Chessington entrances.
Drafts of contracts drawn up by Glenshire’s attorney for the purchase of the water tower properties at the East and West have
been received. Once the contracts have been finalized and approved by city council, the closing of the properties should take
place within 30 days.
*Editor’s note: Sadly, these violations will probably result in thousands of dollars of unnecessary expenses to the homeowners due
to correcting their non-compliance of deed restrictions.
Glenshire - Important Contact Information & Community Meeting Dates/Times
Monthly Meetings’ Locations/Times
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Brays Oaks Super Neighborhood Council #36 @ 10611
Fondren* @ 6:30PM
Deed Restrictions @ 8900 Abbeydale @ 7PM
Board of Directors @ 8900 Abbeydale @7PM
CAC (Citizens Advisory Council) @ 7576 W. Bellfort (HPD
Storefront) @ 6PM
PIP (Positive Interactive Program) @ 7576 W. Bellort
(HPD Storefront) @ 7PM
SW 2000 (Southwest 2000, Inc.) @ 10611 Fondren* @
7:30AM
7:30AM (morning)
Crime Prevention & Community Service @ 10611 Fondren* @ 7:30AM
7:30AM (morning)
GWA @ 8900 Abbeydale @7PM
The Glenshire Community Building is located at 8900 Abbeydale next to the tennis courts. The secretary responds to
building rental and deed restriction calls Monday through
Friday.
Property Manager Office Hours are:
Wednesday, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Friday, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
(or by appointment)
During the above hours, only residents who have proper identification and are in good standing may purchase tennis court keys, pay
annual pool fees, purchase pool tags, and schedule building rentals.
GCA Mailing Address: P.O. Box 710867
Houston, TX 77271
GCA Phone numbers & Email
Office Number: (713) 981-6407
Fax Number: (713) 981-6413
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web site: www.glenshire.org
Telephone Contacts
Glenshire HOA-Property Manager
Shirley Terry
[email protected]
713-981-6407
Representatives of Sanctioned Groups
(Year-Round Open-Enrollment; Free)
Quilting Group: Nancy Ayres
281-498-0398
Representatives of Glenshire Organizations
Wahoo Swim Team: Todd Thompson
(281) 757-5386
Bunco Group for Ladies: Marla Brockett
(281) 495-5660
Glenshire Women’s Association
TBA
Emergency/Information Numbers
Glenshire Security
ARMED SECURITY ON BIKES
(832) 884-8780
Precinct 7 Constable
S. Gessner Command Station
HPD Braeburn Storefront (8:00a.m.-4:00p.m.)
HPD (Non-emergency Dept.)
HPD (to report drug activity/suspicion)
HISD Security
(713) 643-6602
(832) 394-4700
(713) 773-7550
(713) 884-3131
(713) 308-3300
(713) 892-7777
Sex Offender Website:
http://records.txdps.state.tx.us/
City Services: call 3-1-1
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.houstontx.gov
Area Representatives
City Council District K
HISD Board Member
HCC Representative:
State Representative:
State Senator:
U. S. Congressman:
Larry Green
Larry Marshall
Neeta Sane-Dist
Hubert Vo
Rodney Ellis
Al Green
(832) 393-3016
(713) 556-6121
(713) 718-5025
(281) 988-0212
(713) 236-0306
(713) 383-9234
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*****REMINDER*****
Please remember to place your trash/recycle
receptacles out of site no later
than 10PM on the day of collection. Remember, the receptacles are City of Houston property, and residents should not leave them out beyond the
specified time. See “Trash Facts” via City of Houston
Solid Waste Management website.
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Glenshire: Home since 1973
Real Estate Broker Since 1985
I enjoy selling my neighborhood and
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Email: [email protected]
Welcome to all the new neighbors!
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***SPRING AND SUMMER POOL INFORMATION***
May 7-8 / May 14-15 / May 21-22 / May 28-30 (Memorial Day Weekend)
REGULAR SUMMER SCHEDULE
June 1—August 21st
August 27-28 / September 3-5 (Labor Day Weekend) / September 10-11
HOURS OF OPERATION FOR BOTH POOLS
Monday—Both pools closed for maintenance/swim team
Tuesday thru Thursday 12 noon—8:00 p.m.
Friday and Saturday 12 noon—9:00 p.m.
Sunday 12 noon—8:00 p.m.
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The Glenshire Newsletter is a publication of the Glenshire Community Association, and is intended as a public communication bulletin for
the community. The Association reserves the right to reject the printing, in whole or in part, of any articles and/or advertisements deemed
inappropriate, and will accept only pertinent articles and other contributions subject to space limitations and editing.
The Association does not endorse and is not liable for any advertising.