April 2016 - Bel Meade Neighborhood

Bel Mea de H ome s A ss oc ia ti on
Bel Meade Times
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BEL MEADE HOMES
ASSOCIATION
2015 – 2016 BOARD
PRESIDENT
Patrick Cook 821-5830
[email protected]
1st VICE PRESIDENT
Mary Wieser 822-0120
[email protected]
nd
2 VICE PRESIDENT
Todd Tinker (214) 914-3760
[email protected]
TREASURER
Mary Marsh 445-0048
[email protected]
SECRETARY
Linda Ogle 824-9241
[email protected]
PRESIDENT OF GARDEN
CLUB
Susan Murphy 829-8015
[email protected]
Bel Meade would like
to welcome all the new
families that have
moved into our great
neighborhood.
April 2016
Patrick Cook - President
It’s time again for our Bel Meade Homes Annual Meeting and Dinner.
This year it’s on Wednesday May 11th at The Barn Door (8400 N New
Braunfels Ave) with a cash bar at 5:30PM and the meeting starting at
6:00PM, with dinner to follow. This is our ‘big ‘meeting for the year- it’s
both a business meeting and a social one, so please attend if you can.
At the meeting, there will be a signup sheet for the various Bel Meade
Homes Committees. The BMHA Board has streamlined the number of
Committees so that we can encourage active participation by both new
residents and those who have been in Bel Meade for some time. A good
amount of the work of our Committees is done via email, or they meet
ad-hoc as needed. The amount of time varies depending on what’s
needed, but overall the time commitment is minimal when compared
to the impact it makes to our Community. Please sign up for a Committee if you’re interested in meeting your neighbors and working together
to make Bel Meade an even better place to live!
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Bel Meade Homes Association
Annual Dinner Meeting and Election of
2016-2017 Board Officer’s
Wednesday, May 11, 2016 - 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm
The meeting will be held at:
The Barn Door
8400 North New Braunfels Avenue
San Antonio, TX 78209
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Letter from the President - Continued from Page 1
Committee’s
Social Committee- the Social Committee is responsible for planning all neighborhood social functions including the Annual Meeting and Fall Party.
Publications/Website Committee- the Publications Committee is responsible for the development and
publication of all neighborhood publications, including the newsletter and address book. The Committee is
also responsible for the maintenance of the Bel Meade neighborhood website.
Architectural Review Committee- The purpose of this committee is to ensure any changes made to Bel
Meade homes are approved and in compliance with the Bel Meade Homes Association, Inc. Declarations
and Restrictions.
Roads and Parks Committee- The purpose of this committee is to monitor Bel Meade common areas,
parks, streets, etc.
District 10 Neighborhood Alliance Committee- Attend monthly District 10 Neighborhood meetings representing Bel Meade and report back to the Board on related issues affecting Bel Meade
Neighborhood Welcome Committee- Greets all new residents and welcome’s them to the neighborhood.
Provides a packet of information to the new resident about Bel Meade to include declarations, By-laws,
Garden Club membership and city services, schools, etc.
Bel Meade Garden Club Meeting
You are Invited to the Bel Meade Garden Club
Annual Luncheon for the Installation of Officers
Friday, May 13, 2016
11:00 AM
At the home of Mari Pickering
412 Hathaway Drive West
Please RSVP to Susan Murphy
[email protected] 210-392-8600
Members are providing the food (appetizer, salad, or dessert),
so please call or contact Susan as to what food you are bringing
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The “Little Free Library” is located on the Big Island
For those not familiar with the concept, it’s a little enclosed box
where residents can drop off a book or two for others to enjoy,
or borrow one to read. It’s designed for readers of all ages - so
go look through your collection of books you want to give to the
Library, and put them inside the Library for others to read and
enjoy like you did.
If you see a book you'd like to read, take it now!
You don't need to leave a book to take one!
When you finish with it you can return it, or pass it on. Or keep it if you love it!
If you have a book or two that you think your neighbors might enjoy reading,
share them here.
This Little Free Library is a community sharing library... ENJOY!!!
Turn the Lights On
Lighting is an effective crime deterrent and certainly provides better
visibility for you and your neighbors.
Turn your porch lights on from Dusk to Dawn
Lights, like locks, must be used to be effective crime prevention tools
Keep our neighborhood safe
Report suspicious activity to the Police by calling 911 or the
Police Non-Emergency number
207-7273
DO YOU HAVE AN ARTICLE OR TOPIC OF
INTEREST FOR THE NEWSLETTER?
If so, submit your article for the
next edition to:
[email protected]
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Neighborhood Functions
The Bel Meade Book Club
Social Hour Dates & Locations
Friday, April 29th
Monthly Social Happy Hour
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Tacos and Tequilla
314-8226
1915 Broadway Street
Wednesday, May 11th
Bel Meade Homes Annual Meeting and Dinner
5:30pm - 8:00pm
If you love to read and talk about books, this
is the group for you. A story is always better
if you have someone to share it with. What
could be better than sharing it with a group
of neighborhood friends who have also read
it. An excellent place for those who love to
read to gather and socialize.
If you are interested in joining the Bel Meade
Book Club led by resident Lonnie Reuter
Barn Door
824-0116
8400 N New Braunfels Ave
Email: [email protected]
Subject Line: Book Club
Mosquito Season is Here!
Please take a moment to walk your property and rid it of standing water. Standing water can turn into stagnant water that
has potential to allow mosquitoes to breed. Very little water is necessary for mosquito breeding.
Areas that cannot be rendered free of stagnant water treat with a larvicide
which can be purchased at local garden and hardware stores.
Identify and treat water now. This will help control areas that may breed
mosquitoes.
Remember the 4D’s:
Drain area’s of stagnant water
Avoid Dawn and Dusk
Dress in clothing that covers exposed skin
Wear insect repellant with D.E.E.T
Not Receiving Bel Meade Email Blast?
We send out email notices periodically to remind Bel Meade residents of safety concerns, community
events, important information and the neighborhood newsletter. Don’t miss out on this service. Sign
up today to be added to the Bel Meade email
Send your email contact info to:
[email protected]
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POTHOLES- BUMPS - LARGE CRACKS - SWELLS
As residents of Bel Meade we need to ban together to try to get our streets in Bel Meade
fixed. If all of us call 311 to report unsafe potholes, bumps and large cracks in front of our
homes maybe, and I said maybe, the city will come out to repair all of the streets in Bel
Meade. So make that call today. According to their website there goal is to repair all
reported potholes within 48 hours.
Keep Bel Meade Beautiful
Bel Meade is the best kept secret in town. The majority
of our residents do a wonderful job keeping their yards
well maintained and we all thank those of you that do
very much! Nothing is more beautiful than a well maintained yard.
Please keep your front and back yards maintained by
making sure that your lawn is kept mowed and edged
and not let the grass over grow over the curb and into
the street.
Poorly maintained yards, particularly tall grass, can
attract rodents, snakes and undesirable insects such
as ticks and fleas.
Be aware of over grown trees and bushes in your yard
that could interfere with drivers visibility or that block
road signs.
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Reminder for Architectural Changes to Property and/or Buildings
The Architectural Committee reminds all residents that Article VII of our BMHA Restrictions and Amendments
states that,
“No building, fence, wall or other structure shall be commenced, erected or maintained, nor shall any addition thereto or change or alterations therein be made, until plans and specifications, color scheme, plat
plan and grading plan therefore, or other information satisfactory to the Association, shall have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Association, or its representative hereinafter provided for, and a
copy thereof as finally approved lodged with the Association. In so passing upon such plans, specifications and other consideration the suitability of the proposed building or other structure and the materials
of which it is to be built, to the site upon which it is proposed to erect same, the harmony thereof with the
surroundings and the effect of the building on other property.”
So if you are considering changes or additions to the exterior of your property or residence you must notify the
BMHA for prior approval. The Board will get back with an approval or other recommendation on a timely basis
and it will never arbitrarily withhold approval of a request. Something else to keep in mind is that it would be the
“neighborly” thing to do to let your immediate neighbors know of any changes or additions you are planning. This
keeps the element of surprise down and hopefully ensures ongoing harmony between neighbors.
You can send your requests for approval to:
BMHA Architectural Committee, P.O. Box 90704, San Antonio, TX 78209
Email: [email protected]
Join The Bel Meade HOA Facebook Group
The Bel Meade HOA page is a closed group for residents only. This will help residents communicate with each other on what is happening in Bel Meade. This is a way to communicate the
monthly Social Events, Lost Dogs, Found Dogs, Security Alerts ect…
Only residents of Bel Meade are in the group!
We will still email out notifications via the Bel Meade Newsletter.
To join the Bel Meade only Facebook group go to:
www.facebook.com/groups/BelMeadeHOA
Nomination of Officer’s for the Bel Meade Homes Association for 2016 - 2017
Dear Bel Meade Residents:
This is to notify you that our annual Homes Association dinner meeting and election of
2016-2017 Board
Officer’s will be Wednesday, May 11, 2016. The meeting will be held at:
The Barn Door
8400 North New Braunfels Avenue
San Antonio, TX 78209
Cocktails at the cash bar will start at 5:30 pm with the meeting starting at 6:00 pm and dinner to follow. This
event is open to all Bel Meade homeowner’s who are current on their HOA dues as well as any resident
currently renting in Bel Meade.
This is a very important meeting to attend as we will be nominating and electing our Homes Association
Board of Director’s for the next year. Bel Meade is a wonderful place to live, raise a family and enjoy a great
quality of life. The key to keeping it that way is to keep an active and involved Board of Directors. We have
both newer residents and “seasoned” residents and we encourage you to get involved in your neighborhood.
You must be a property owner to vote.
Some of the current Board members have agreed to serve again if nominated and elected and if you or
someone you know desire to serve on the Board we strongly encourage you submit the name for nomination.
To be nominated or to nominate yourself, you must be a property owner who is not delinquent or in arrears on
their Homes Association assessment. To assist you in determining the positions that need to be filled attached
is a description of the Board positions. The Board generally meets the 3rd Thursday of each month at 6pm.
Meeting locations are generally rotated among the Board members homes.
Sincerely,
2015 - 2016 Bel Meade Board of Director’s
Patrick Cook - President
Mary Wieser - 1st Vice President
Todd Tinker - 2nd Vice President
Mary Marsh - Treasurer
Linda Ogle - Secretary
Susan Murphy - President of Garden Club
2016 - 2017 Nomination Form
Bel Meade Homes Association Board of Directors
Board Position: ______________________________________________
Name of person Nominated: ____________________________________
Address of Nominee: __________________________________________
Brief bio and qualifications of nominee (use a separate sheet of paper if necessary):
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
If this is not a self-nomination please complete the following:
Your name and address__________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
The above nominee has approved my nomination: Yes______
Submit to:
Bel Meade Homes Association, P.O. Box 90704, San Antonio, TX 78209
Attn: Mary Marsh, or email to: [email protected]
Please submit by May 9, 2016
Wednesday, May 11, 2016 at 5:30 p.m.
The Barn Door
8400 North New Braunfels Ave, San Antonio
R.S.V.P by May 6, 2016
Cost $14 per plate
Return this portion with your check payable to Bel Meade Homes Association
Mail to: Bel Meade Homes Association
P.O. Box 90704
San Antonio, TX 78209
Name
Address
Total $
Qty
Rib Eye Steak
Served with a dinner salad, loaded baked potato and dinner roll
Mesquite Grilled Salmon
Served with a dinner salad, loaded baked potato and dinner roll
Creamy Herb Pasta
Fresh herbs, tomatoes, parmesan cheese and scallions in a
white wine cream sauce. Served with a dinner salad and roll.
Mesquite Grilled Chicken
Served with a dinner salad, loaded baked potato and dinner roll
The above entrees are served with iced tea, coffee or soda
Dessert Choice - one for each entree
____ Apple Pie ____ Pecan Pie ____ Chocolate Cream Pie
____Coconut Cream Pie ____ Peach Cobbler ____ Cherry Cobbler
Some of our neighbors may need a ride. If you are willing to carpool or
may need a ride please indicate below.
I will be willing to give a neighbor a ride
I will need a ride