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VIEWMAY 2015 VOLUME 3, NUMBER 5

April brought with it some beautiful bluebonnets, I hope you have had a chance to get out in the hill country around Austin and enjoy them. Charlene and I drove up north of Austin in early April and were absolutely amazed by the colors blooming in the fields and along the roads. As the rains have fed the flowers, we have seen a burst of growth in yards. Specifically grasses and weeds have shot up and there are many yards that need attention around the neighborhood. One of the major functions of the board is to maintain property values, one of the ways we can do this is to maintain the appearance of yards and homes. I hope you will take a moment to review your yard and address any maintenance issues before the weather gets too hot.

The Annual Easter Egg Hunt was held again at the end of March, I would like to thank the many children and their parents who came out to make it a huge success. We enjoyed seeing familiar faces and getting to know some of the new residents. Our events continue to grow and it is great to see how the neighborhood has evolved over the twenty years I have been a resident here.

I would like to thank the many homeowners who have continued to pay their dues on-time each month. If you pay your dues electronically please update your payment to $47.00. We are hoping to avoid the time and expense involved in personally notifying homeowners that dues have increased $2.00 per month to $47.00. I know I have brought this up in the past three issues but there still remain a few residents that are paying the old rate of $45.00.

We have reviewed our 20 year infrastructure study from Bufkin Engineering and are developing a plan to address the elements of the study that were found to be of concern. Over the next few months, we will develop a plan in conjunction with vendors based on the study report. We also, as a courtesy, notified owners of any walls that were of concern on the report. Copies of the report are available via email from Jesse.

It is imperative that we maintain an accurate database with name, address and contact info (email /phone) for all homeowners in the association. Please email Jesse at [email protected] and share this information.

Finally, I would ask that pet owners take responsibility for their animals. There have been numerous complaints of dogs barking while chained / left alone in their yards. Also a handful of pet owners have been identified walking their dogs and not cleaning up after them. Please clean up after your pets, as it is your responsibility and is a growing health hazard in the neighborhood as temperatures rise.

Best Regards,Bryan Harter, Cat Mountain HOA | President

President's Message

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Cat Mountain Homeowners Association Manager: Jesse Chargualaf

Business Hours: Monday - Friday 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM Contact Information: Office 512.451.3884

Email:[email protected] Emergency after hours, during weekends & holidays, Please

call 512.328.7316 (h) or 512.963.0940 (c)

• Bryan Harter, President...........Term February 2014-February 2016• Marc Dully, Vice President......Term February 2015-February 2017• Davison Grant, Treasurer........Term February 2014-February 2016• Ken Nirenberg, Secretary........Term February 2015-February 2017• Richard Schley, Vice President..Term February 2014-February 2016For questions or to contact any board member please email the HOA Manager at [email protected]

Photo by: Elijah Merritt, EDM Photography

Cat Mountain Homeowners Association Board of Directors

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Cat Mountain BOOK CLUBMeet The Author

All Cat Mountain Residents are invited to join the book club on Tuesday, May 19, 6:30 PM, at the Cat Mountain Clubhouse to meet local author, Ernie Wood, where he will be discussing

and signing his book, One Red Thread.

An excerpt from the book: When architect Eddy McBride, a fortysomething self-absorbed noticer of details and self-appointed seeker of truths, stumbles upon a way to visit, watch and ultimately participate in events from his family history, he finds answers to long-ago tragedies and mysteries. But each time Eddy returns to the present, he unleashes the unhappy consequences of exploring history on his family and friends. And as Eddy’s knowledge of the past grows, he turns from curious seeker of truths to frantic fixer of mistakes--present, past and by those from the present who would change the past--as he follows a devastating trail of hurt, disappearance and death.

To see a reading Mr. Wood did in mid-February at Malvern Books here in Austin search “Novel Night at Malvern Books February 12, 2015 pt. 2” and “Novel Night at Malvern Books February 12, 2015 pt. 3” on YouTube.

Or for more information on the author and his other works, go to www.erniewood.com

For planning purposes please RSVP your attendance to Adrienne Boer at [email protected]

The Cat Mountain Book Club, established in 2012, invites new residents to join us at any time and new members are always welcome and encouraged.

For more information contact Book Club Leader Adrienne Boer at [email protected] or look for updates on the “Cat Mountain Community” FaceBook Page and on Nextdoor.com.

BOOK SWAP REMINDER!Thank you to the generous donations of many neighbors we have an

over flow of fabulous books to choose from! Feel free to come by the HOA office (during business hours) to browse the amazing collection of books we currently have on hand. All books are available free for your use and enjoyment.


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USE OF COMMON AREA AND CLEAN UP:When setting up for the Easter Egg Hunt, we found various

bits of trash left on the ground in and around the playscape area. We would like to remind residents the common area is for everyone to enjoy and we would appreciate if you would take as much care of it as you would your own yard and take your trash with you when you leave. Of particular concern was lighters and beer cans left on the ground that could easily be pickup up by a small child.

REMINDER HOA DUES AND PAYMENTS:I would like to remind residents that dues have increased

$2.00 per month to $47.00. If you don’t use the coupon book that was mailed to you and pay electronically thru your bank, please update your payment provider so that your account will be up to date. Please contact me and I will take you off the mailing list for coupon books.

TENNIS COURTS:The wind screens at the tennis courts have been reattached

after strong winds tore it down. We have removed the trash cans from the courts as they were being used by dog owners to dispose of dog waste. Please carryout your trash, ball containers and drink containers as you depart.

MANAGER’S REPORT


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We would like to announce Faye Van Haren as the new chair of the Cat Mountain Welcoming Committee!

Faye has been an integral part of the neighborhood for the past several years and is also part of the social committee, wine club and has volunteered at numerous association events.

Faye will officially take over responsibilities on May 1st. If you have a business and would like to promote products that

might be included in the welcome basket, please email her at [email protected].

We would also like to welcome the Chappell, Beasley, Grewal, Yeager, Hirsch, Sarosday, Rodriguez, Conrad & Korman families to the Cat Mountain Villas!

WELCOMING COMMITTEEWine Club SocialWe would like to thank Richard & Ronnie Schley for hosting

our most recent Wine Club Social “A Kentucky Derby Day southern tradition food, wine & blues party” on May 2nd at their beautiful home.

Not only were we treated to great food and music by Austin Music Hall of Fame Blues Singer “Hosea Hargrove” but it was fun to see everyone in their favorite derby hat!

Thank you again Ronnie & Sly for a great party!If you have any questions, would like to host a wine club

social or would like to join the wine club mailing list contact Charlene Casillas at [email protected]


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Social Committee News & EventsI would like to thank the following volunteers who helped make

this year’s egg hunt such a success:Bryan Harter & Jesse Chargualaf - for helping shop, set up &

manage the piñataFaye Van Haren - for helping stuff over 400 eggsDiana & Elena Guajardo - for helping set up and coordinate

all the kid gamesAlex Granger for helping the Easter Bunny hide all the eggsWe are fortunate to always have such great neighbors willing to

help us at these events and are always looking for new & exciting ideas, thoughts and suggestions for future parties.

Cat Mountain social clubs have been formed by residents who share a common interest. The clubs purpose is to bring neighbors together in a social setting. If you would like to start a new group, join an existing group or take part in planning future events for the social committee, contact Charlene at [email protected].


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Like New Crate & Barrel - Kavari Three-Door CabinetOriginally purchased for $899 on sale for $360 (60% off)

Description- Rustic warmth with rich details meets the modern demand for storage and display. A versatile combination of open and closed spaces shows off some contents, conceals others. Handcrafted of richly textured acacia wood, with a beautiful distressed finish in warm brown with black accents. Three doors have bead board detail on the lower panels, glass panes on the top. Variation in knots and open grain, crown molding and traditional iron hardware with an antiqued bronze finish add even more character.• Dimensions. 45”Wx17”Dx66”H• Acacia wood• Multi-step hand-finish• Iron hinges and handles with antiqued bronze finish• Two fixed and four adjustable shelves• Made in India• Overall Dimensions: Width: 45” Depth: 17” Height: 66”, Bottom To Fixed Shelf Height: 28”,

Right Side Shelf Width: 11.5”, Depth: 13”, Fixed Shelf to Top Of Int Cab Height: 27.75”, Left Side Shelf Width: 23” Depth: 13”, 2 Door Cabinet Shelf Width: 42” Depth: 13”For more information go to: www.crateandbarrel.com/kavari-3-door-cabinet/s367338If interested please contact Faye Van Haren at 281.793.9384 or [email protected].

FOR SALE!


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