A Newsletter for Our Residents November 2009

Village Grove East HOA

Christmas HayrideDecember 18, 2009

VGE Pool

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Hot Topics

Annual Fees

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High Grass by the Pool

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IMPORTANT NEWSVillage Grove held their annual meeting on

November 17, 2009. We would like to announce our 2010 board members.Joe Tremont – President

Terry Hoppe – Vice PresidentRandy Barnes – SecretaryBrooke Sabo – TreasurerBianca Gracia – Director

We would like thank all those that came out to the meeting. We voted on the annual

assessments for 2010. The increase will be as follows: HOA dues will go up from $350 by

increasing $50 in 2010 and another $50 increase in 2011 making it a total increase of $100 in the next two years. Due in January

2010 will be $400.

VGE Homeowner

Parking on Streets. We are still receiving complaints of cars being parked on the street for long

periods of time making it difficult to drive through streets. Please keep in mind that parking on the street is not allowed on the streets after 6:00 p.m. per our deed restrictions. We should never park on the street at any time unless we have prior approval.

Motorized Vehicles. We are still receiving complaints of motorized vehicles in the community and detention pond areas. Let this serve as a reminder that not only is this action ruining common area but it is considered an annoyance to the surrounding homeowners that reside next to these areas. Please be courteous of your neighbors and if anyone is spotted performing this act – contact Pasadena City Police Department (713) 477-1221.

The Pasadena Police Department will and has been citing people who are found violating

this ordinance with a ticket with minimum $250 to $500 fine.

Home Improvements – ACC Applications. Please remember prior to making any changes to the exterior of your home or yard, you must complete an Architectural Control Committee Application and send it to HCMS for approval. Violators will receive a Deed Restriction violation and you can be sent to the attorney if not completed. Application is available on the website at www.villagegroveeast.org

Sidewalks. Homeowner’s we know our sidewalks need improvement. If you have defaults on your sidewalk in front of your house, please call the City of Pasadena at 713-475-5555 and report the default so they can come out and get it fixed.

Grass Mowing for ditches on Center St. Our landscapers do an awesome job in keeping our grass mowed, but please keep in mind that the ditch between the pool and Center St and the ditch behind the dead end barricade are the City of Pasadena’s property. As a board we make many phone calls to the City of Pasadena when the grass is long and needs mowing in a timely manner. However, it would be helpful if all our homeowner's could be proactive by picking up the phone and calling the City of Pasadena at 713-475-5555 when you feel it needs mowing.

Work in Progress*Receiving bids to repair brick wall on Red Bluff perimeter*Working with the City of Pasadena and Harris County Flood District to turn over detention pond to Harris County Flood District.*Working on updating VGE website*Playground Security Lights have been purchased and need to be replaced

Completed Projects

Important Telephone NumbersEmergency: Police, Fire & Ambulance 911 Harris County

Poison Control Center 713-654-1701 Tax Office – Paul Bettencourt 713-368-2000

Non – Emergency Police 713-477-1221 County Comm.– Sylvia Garcia Pct 2.713-755-6220

Village Grove East Home Owners Association, Inc. Mosquito Control Division 281-440-7928

c/o Houston Community Management Services

17049 El Camino Real, Suite 100 832-864-1200 City of Pasadena

Houston, Texas 77058 Fax 281-218-6973 City of Pasadena Water-Billing 713-475-5566

City of Pasadena Sewer Dept 713-475-7851

Dana Ladd - Association Manager Street Lights 713-207-2222

Phone Number: 832-864-1277 (direct line) Animal Control 281-991-0602

Email: danal@houcomm.com Mayor’s Hotline 713-475-5555

Pool Company

Gulf Coast Aquatics 281-538-7946

Visit your Community Website: www.villagegroveeast.org

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Joe Tremont – PresidentTerry Hoppe – Vice President

Randy Barnes – SecretaryBrooke Sabo – TreasurerBianca Gracia - Director

Happy Holidays!

Lawn Care Calendar Source: Lowe’s Home Improvement

Fall / Winter Care

Fall Fertilizing and Weed Control

▪ Southern grasses should be fertilized up until dormancy.

▪ If dollar weed, dandelions or other broadleaf weeds appear in the fall, you can apply a fertilizer with broadleaf weed control to kill the weeds and feed your lawn in one application.

Seeding / Planting

▪ Fall is an ideal time for overseeing an existing lawn or planting a new lawn.

▪ 5 Simple Steps for Seeding/Planting:

1. Mow the existing lawn short and rake up dead grass and debris. 2. Amend exposed soil with a quality lawn soil. 3. Use a spreader to evenly spread a grass seed that is recommended for your

type of lawn – or plant sod or plugs. 4. On the same day, apply a fertilizer for seeding to give seedlings or new grass the

nutrients needed to develop. 5. Water to keep the seed or new grass moist for the first 2 to 4 weeks, then apply at

least 1” to 1 ½” of water per week.

Watering

▪ Even as temperatures begin to cool, your lawn needs water to stay healthy.

▪ Continue to ensure your lawn receives 1” to 1 ½” of water weekly as long as it is actively growing.