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Copyright © 2007 Peel, Inc. Davenport Ranch Neighborhood Association - January 2007 Volume 3, Number 1 January 2007 Davenport Ranch Neighborhood Association www.DavenportRanch.org NEIGHBORHOOD NEWSLETTER View the Davenport Ranch Neighborhood Association Newsletter each month online at www.PEELinc.com Board Bytes: Emphasis this year on the Board will be on communication, landscape and security The board met November 21, 2006. Neighbors present were Keith Miller and Tom Vinson. Absent Mike Allen SECURITY: While this is a master association decision and responsibility, Bruce Mills on the DRNA board also serves on the master board and is working on making Davenport as safe as possible. Security hours have been increased. Please continue to call 911 in emergencies and 311 for non emergencies. This will help the patrol to identify peak times and needs of the neighborhood. Always be a watchful neighbor. Speeding continues to be a safety issue in Davenport. The constables are aware of this issue and are issuing tickets . If you see the constable by the bus stops , tell him your concerns so he can best serve the neighborhood. Riva Ridge, Waymaker and Far Gallant continue to have speeding issues. ARB – architectural review please contact Earline Wakefield at Goodwin Management 502-7526 or earline. wakefield @goodwintx.com before embarking on any project. Check out the Davenport website for ARB forms and info !! COMMUNICATION: Newsletter: Meredith Landry([email protected]): newsletter deadline is the 9th of every month. If you have something to submit please email it to me by the deadline. Website: Email addresses continue to come in which is great. If anyone is having a problem getting on the website please email Brad Weatherford at [email protected]m and he will issue you a new password and help to guide you through any problems. Send the Board your thoughts, comments by emailing us at admin@ davenportranch.org On December 1 st , I assumed the responsibility for managing the Davenport Neighborhood Homeowner Association. I have been asked to provide the readers with a brief biography. Assuming you are not that interested in reading a resume, I thought I would tell you what you might like to know about me. Becoming your manager is almost like coming home. I have lived “just across the lake” in The Courtyard for twenty years. During my years as a Westlake Realtor, I drove to work down Westlake Drive to Toro Canyon and showed many Davenport homes during that time. Prior to becoming a Realtor, I spent a career in housing finance with both state and Federal agencies and in the private sector. I have served on a number of non-profit boards including as president of my own home owners’ association in The Courtyard. As an association manager, I find myself drawing on every bit of that experience. My leisure time is spent with my husband, Fred, our four children and their families which include six very good looking and quite above average grandchildren. I look forward to working with the Board and the owners of Davenport and getting to know as many of you as I can. A New Property Manager (Continued on Page 4)

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Page 1: Volume 3, Number 1 January 2007 Davenport Ranch ...… · best choice for serious problems Children's Hospital of Austin (13 miles).....512-324-8000 ... SOLD in just 1 day! Sold for

Copyright © 2007 Peel, Inc. Davenport Ranch Neighborhood Association - January 2007 �

Davenport Ranch

Volume 3, Number 1 January 2007Davenport Ranch Neighborhood Association www.DavenportRanch.org

NEIGHBORHOOD NEWSLETTER

View the Davenport Ranch Neighborhood Association Newsletter

each month online atwww.PEELinc.com

Board Bytes: Emphasis this year on the Board will be on

communication, landscape and security TheboardmetNovember21,2006.NeighborspresentwereKeithMillerandTomVinson.AbsentMikeAllen SECURITY: Whilethisisamasterassociationdecisionandresponsibility,BruceMillson theDRNAboardalsoserveson themasterboardand isworkingonmakingDavenportassafeaspossible.Security hours have been increased. Pleasecontinuetocall911inemergenciesand311fornonemergencies.Thiswillhelpthepatroltoidentifypeaktimesandneedsoftheneighborhood.Alwaysbeawatchfulneighbor.SpeedingcontinuestobeasafetyissueinDavenport.Theconstablesareawareofthisissueandareissuingtickets.Ifyouseetheconstablebythebusstops, tellhimyourconcernssohecanbestservetheneighborhood.RivaRidge,WaymakerandFarGallantcontinuetohave speeding issues.ARB – architectural review please contactEarline Wakefield at Goodwin Management 502-7526 or earline.wakefield @goodwintx.com before embarking on any project. Check out the Davenport website for ARB forms and info !! COMMUNICATION: Newsletter: Meredith Landry([email protected]): newsletter deadlineisthe9thofeverymonth.Ifyouhavesomethingtosubmitpleaseemailittomebythedeadline.Website: Email addresses continue to come in which is great. IfanyoneishavingaproblemgettingonthewebsitepleaseemailBradWeatherfordatbradweatherford@austin.rr.comandhewillissueyouanewpasswordandhelptoguideyouthroughanyproblems.Send the Board your thoughts, comments by emailing us at [email protected]

OnDecember1st,IassumedtheresponsibilityformanagingtheDavenportNeighborhoodHomeownerAssociation. Ihave been asked to providethe readers with a briefbiography.Assumingyouarenotthatinterestedinreadinga resume, I thought Iwouldtellyouwhatyoumightliketoknowaboutme.Becomingyourmanagerisalmostlikecominghome.Ihave lived “just across thelake” in The Courtyard fortwenty years. During myyearsasaWestlakeRealtor,

IdrovetoworkdownWestlakeDrivetoToroCanyonandshowedmanyDavenporthomesduringthattime. Prior to becoming a Realtor, I spent a career in housing finance withbothstateandFederalagenciesandintheprivatesector.Ihaveserved on a number of non-profit boards including as president of my ownhomeowners’associationinTheCourtyard.Asanassociationmanager, I find myself drawing on every bit of that experience. Myleisuretimeisspentwithmyhusband,Fred,ourfourchildrenand their families which include six very good looking and quite aboveaveragegrandchildren. I look forward to working with the Board and the owners ofDavenportandgettingtoknowasmanyofyouasIcan.

A New Property Manager

(Continued on Page 4)

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President MeredithLandry............................................ [email protected] Presidents MichaelAllen,[email protected] BruceMills,[email protected] MikeBeiter........................................... [email protected] BradWeatherford...............................bradweatherford@austin.rr.comTreasurer DonNeville..............................................don.neville@clearcube.com Secretary JoeThrash......................................................... [email protected] Manager Earline Wakefield......................... [email protected]

Goodwin Management, Inc. 11149Research,Suite100 Austin, Texas 78759-5227

Office: 512-502-7526 Cell: 512-470-5104 Fax: 512-346-4873

2006 Davenport Ranch Neighborhood Association Board of DirectorsDAVENPORT - CENTRAL WEST DISTRICT OF POLICE DEPT

District Rep DanaMunguia................................................512-974-5440EMERGENGYPoliceandFireEmergencies............................................9-1-1Reports/Non-Emergencies..................................................311HOSPITALSSouth Austin Hospital (10 miles).......................512-447-2211 901W.BenWhiteBlvdBrackenridgehospital........................................512-324-7000 601 15th StreetSeton Hospital (10.5 miles)................................512-324-1000 corner of 35th and Medical Pkwy bestchoiceforseriousproblemsChildren's Hospital of Austin (13 miles)............512-324-8000 I-35 and 15thSeton Northwest (10 miles)...............................512-324-6000 11113 Research (183 N just past Braker)North Austin Hospital (8.5 miles)......................512-901-1000 MopacandParmerHeartHospital...................................................512-407-7000 3801 N. LamarUrgent Care day and after hours:AustinRegionalClinic–FarWest.....................512-346-6611 6835 Austin Center BlvdPoisonControl................................................1-800-222-1222ANIMAL CONTROLEnvirocarePestControl.....................................512-416-9191 Animal Pick up (dead animals) ................................ 494-9400Animal Control (pick up stray or injured)................ 972-6060BarkingDog.......................................................................311UTILITIESAustinEnergyCustomerService.......................512-494-9400AustinWaterUtility...........................................512-494-9400Texas Gas Service Customer Service.................800-700-2443TimeWarnerCableCustomerService...............512-485-5555 PhonePayments.............................................512-485-6500SBC 24-hr Info Line:......................................1-888-294-8433 Residential Phone Ordering:.......................1-800-464-7928 Residential Phone Repair:...........................1-800-246-8464MISCELLANEOUSGoodwinManagement,Inc...............................512- 502-7517AbandonedCars........................................................ 280-0075Airport- A.B.I.A. Flight Info. ................................... 530-2242GarbageCollection................................................... 494-9400Lost mailbox key, Jim Howe; [email protected]..... 844-4222StreetlightProblem.................................................. 505-7617Street Signs: Bridge & Street, Sam West.................. 974-8775StreetSignReplacement........................................... 457-4885HazardousWaste...................................................... 974-4343NewsletterPublisher Peel,Inc..........................................................512-989-8905 Adv./KellyPeel..............................................512-989-8905

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Davenport Ranch Neighborhood Association Annual Meeting

Tuesday, January 23, 20077pm - Austin Country Club

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Two Davenport Neighborhood Board Positions Expire in January 2007.

If you are interested in serving on the board orwishtonominatesomeonepleasecontact,JoeThrashat [email protected] or Brad Weatherford [email protected]

For appointment, call (512) 327-7700Visit www.drsilvertooth.com for more information.5656 Bee Caves Rd, Suite D202 | Austin, TX 78746

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At no time will any source be allowed to use the Davenport Ranch Newsletter contents, or loan said contents, to others in anyway, shape or form, nor in any media, website, print, film, e-mail, electrostatic copy, fax, or etc. for the purpose of solicitation, commercial use, or any use for profit, political campaigns, or other self amplification, under penalty of law without written or expressed permission from the Davenport Ranch Homeowners Association and Peel Inc. The information in the Davenport Ranch Newsletter is exclusively for the private use of Davenport Ranch residents only.

Finance –Don Neville reviewed our financial statement, discussed availablemoneysforneighborhoodenhancementsSocial–MichelleBolkehasvolunteered tobeoursocialchair!!!Contactheratmmbolke@yahoo.comwithyourideasortohelpwithfuturegatheringsinDavenport.Landscape: DerekHallandJoanGlynnaregatheringinformationfrom neighbors in Davenport to improve the look and maintainpropertyvalues.AreasatCanoneroandWaymaker,alsoBoldRulerandCanonerohavebeenplanted. Thelandscapecommitteeisreviewingwiththepropertymanagerresponsibilities of DRNA and DRMA ( master) , reviewing CCRs to comply with what is required in the neighborhood. Some new lots share lotson2streetssowewillbeaddressingwiththoseneighborswhatisrequired by CCRS. Further landscaping, mowing of unimproved lots etcarecontinuingtobeaddressed.Anyoneinterestedinservingonalandscapecommiittee?ContactDerekHallatDerekjon@gnmail.com, (512) 695-3575. Sidewalks: upWaymaker are still beingaddressedwithpartiesinvolved.NeighborhoodWatch:The board approved up to $400 to purchase and install neighborhood watch signs OLD BUSINESS: Distributon of oldhouse plansheld in storage will bedonebyneighborhoodteenagersastimeallowstothecurrentowners.Theywillbeplacedinaplasticbaganddroppedatyourdoorstep. Annual Neighborhood meeting – Tuesday January 23, 2007- 7 pm AustinCountryClubAlightfareandbeverageswillbeprovided Nominations to fill 2 board positions expiring are being accepted by Joe Thrash ([email protected])and Brad Weatherford( [email protected]). Please contact them if you are interestedinservingontheDavenportBoard. NEW BUSINESS: Davenport Ranch Neighborhood has a new property manager,Earline Wakefield. See her picture and brief Bio on the cover page. Construction sites:Theboardapproveduseofconstructiondeposittopayforongoingcleanupofsitesifafternotice,theviolationisnotaddressed within 5 days

Board Bytes- (Continued from Cover Page)

Advertising InformationPlease support the business that advertise in the Davenport Ranch Neighborhood Association Newsletter. Their advertising dollars make it possible for all residents to receive a newsletter at no charge. No homeowners association funds are used to produce or mail the newsletters. If you would like to support the newsletter by advertising, please contact our sales representative, Kelly Peel, 512-989-8905 or [email protected] for ad information and pricing.

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Website Upgrades !!! Check out the Davenport Ranch website to see currentneighborhood info..You can use the directory to contactyourneighbors.ItisaccessibletoneighborsintheDavenportNeighborhoodonly. ThankstoBradWeatherford,newboardmemberfortakingonthisimportantcommunicationtool!! [email protected] trouble gettingonthewebsite.

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Davenport Wastewater Improvement Project Update

TheDavenportWastewaterImprovementsProject,brokenintothreeseparateconstructionprojects,has been underway since December 2005. These projects are expected to continue through mid-2008. These projects are necessary to demolish a package wastewater treatment plant within theAustin Country Club (ACC) golf course. Wastewater lines will be installed, along with a pumpstation that will pump wastewater from the Davenport Ranch subdivision to the City of Austin’sCrosstownTunnelthatwillcarrythewastewaterfortreatment.Followingisasummaryofthestatusofeachoftheprojects.

Davenport Project 1: Horizontal Directional Drilling ImprovementsThisproject, locatedwithin theACCgolfcourse,at theTravisCountyBoatRamp,andalong thenorthboundsideofLoop360,beganconstruction in December 2005. Thisprojectconsistsofusinghorizontal directional drilling (HDD), a trenchless technology, to install three wastewater lines – two underneaththeACCgolfcourse,andoneunderneathLake Austin. Two, 12-inch plastic wastewater lines are encased in a 30-inch steel casing with, six, 3-inch Austin Energy conduit space holders.

The work outside ACC will be completed by the end of 2006.Theremainderoftheworkisscheduledtobecompletedbyearly2007*. This project has entailed closing down portions of the TravisCountyBoatRamp.Noadditionalboatrampclosureswilloccur with respect to this project. Upon completion of thisproject,Project3 cancommence.The construction inspector tocontact with any questions is James (Jim) Evans at 576-8890.

Davenport Project 2: Wastewater ImprovementsThisproject,locatedalongthenorthboundsideofLoop360,justpastFM2222beganconstructionin August 2006. This project continues from the endpoint of Project 1, which includes theinstallation of 2,500 linear feet of 15-inch gravity wastewater line and manholes. The line willconnect into the City’s existing Crosstown Tunnel. The project also includes the installation ofrainstoppers,whicharepansinstalledjustunderneaththelidsofmanholes.Therainstopperscollectrain that infiltrates through thecoversof themanholesduringrainevents.Therainremains in thepanandevaporatesaftertheraineventends,andthus prevents excess treatment of rainwater at the City’swastewater treatmentplants.The rainstoppers arebeing installed throughout theDavenportRanchsubdivisionandinportionsoftheareaontheeastsideofLoop360nearWestlakeDrive.Theprojectisscheduledtobecompletedinearly2007*. The construction inspector to contact with any questions is T.R. Appling at 233-9000.

Davenport Project 3: Lift StationThis project is located entirely within the ACC golf course. A 1,200-gpm (gallon per minute) wastewater lift stationwillbeconstructednear theACCgolf course’smaintenance facility.Uponcompletion of the lift station, the existing wastewater treatment plant will be demolished. This project is tentatively scheduled to begin construction in the second half of 2007 and last through mid-2008*. The construction inspector to contact with any questions is James (Jim) Evans at 576-8890. TheProjectManager for theCityofAustin isPhil Salyers, who can be reached at 974-7144. The PublicInvolvementCoordinatorisJennifer LeBaron who can be reached at 448-4459. *Barringweatherandunforeseenconditions

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Project

Winter 2006

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Master Association Memos:Master Manager Jim Bridges: [email protected]

Claude DuCloux , president of the master association ([email protected]) MasterAssociationmeetingwasheldDec12Claude DuCloux was reelected and John Lang (patio homes) was alsoelectedtotheboard ArepresentativewaspresentfromtheUrbanWildlandInterfaceSpecialists to discuss ways to cut down on fire damage in our neighborhood( see fire protection article later in this newsletter)The constables were also present to get feedback from all theassociations. New projects from security money saved:-Improve road to hidden park – negotiations are continuing to upgrade thehiddenparkroadandaccessgate-clear dead brush in greenbelt to reduce fire hazard to be scheduled soon.-Security patrol hours have been increased again!!!

Looking for Bunko Players Davenportladies,wouldyoulikeanoccasionalnightout?Whynotbeasubstituteforourbunkogroup? Weplayonceamonth(usually the first Friday night of the month) at a member's home here inDavenportandarealwayslookingforsubstitutestojoinus. Ifyouareinterestedingoingonoursub list orneedmore information,pleasesendmeyouremailandphonecontact information (Kaye [email protected].) When a regular member can't make it, they'll giveyouacalltoseeifyou'reavailable.Thisdoesn'tobligateyoutoplayand,asasub,you'llneverhavetohost!It'salsoanicewaytomeetyourneighbors.

Write this down! Police contact for Davenport. Did you know we are in the Central west district of the police department? Our district representative is Dana Munguia 974-5440.

Classified AdsPersonal classifieds (one time sell items, such as a used bike...) run at no charge to Davenport Ranch residents, limit 30 words, please e-mail to [email protected] classifieds (offering a service or product line for profit) are $45, limit 40 words, please Peel, Inc. Sales Office at 512-989-8905 or [email protected].

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DISCLAIMER: Articles and ads in this newsletter express the opinions of their authors and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Peel, Inc. or its employees. Peel,Inc.isnotresponsiblefortheaccuracyofanyfactsstatedinarticlessubmittedbyothers.Thepublisheralsoassumesnoresponsibilityfortheadvertisingcontentwiththispublication.Allwarrantiesandrepresentationsmadeintheadvertisingcontentaresolelythatoftheadvertiserandanysuchclaimsregardingitscontentshouldbetakenupwiththeadvertiser.*Thepublisherassumesnoliabilitywithregardtoitsadvertisersformisprintsorfailure to place advertising in this publication except for the actual cost of such advertising.*Althougheveryeffortistakentoavoidmistakesand/ormisprints,thepublisherassumesnoresponsibilityforanyerrorsofinformationortypographicalmistakes,except as limited to the cost of advertising as stated above or in the case of misinformation,aprintedretraction/correction.* Under no circumstances shall the publisher be held liable for incidental orconsequential damages, inconvenience, loss of business or services, or any other liabilitiesfromfailuretopublish,orfromfailuretopublishinatimelymanner,except as limited to liabilities stated above.

Davenport Needs You!!Contact311ifyouseesuspiciousactivity,

911foremergency

Once a month restaurant Socials- Issomeoneinterestedinvolunteeringtobethesocialcoordinatorformeetatarestaurantevents.Itcanbesomethingassimpleas3rdFridayofthemonthmeetattheSaltLick,WineTastingatDavenportWineslunch@ the Thistle. Contact Meredith Landry @[email protected] ifyouareinterested

Neighborhood Garage [email protected] ifyouwouldliketocoordinatethisfortheneighborhood

Upcoming events:Jan. 15 MLK School HolidayJan. 23 Davenport Annual Meeting 7 pmAustin Country Club- Riverside Room

FIRE PROTECTION Tips on fire protection of your home from the Urban Wildland InterfaceSpecialists

KeepguttersandroofsfreeofdebrisEnclose wood decks with a nonflammable barrier –lattice work is tender for the fire and provides quick access under yourdeckScreenyourventstopreventleavesWoodfencesshouldbejoinedtothehousewithamasonry/metal column so the wood does not directly touch thehomeStore firewood away from the house Trees should not overhang the house and be cut at least10-15 feet backRemovedeadwoodfromyouryardanddeadbranchesfromthetrees,butleaveacanopysoastopreventdrygrassesfrom growing with new sun exposure

“ fire travels quickly uphill” The master will be addressing the greenbeltbutpropertyownersthathaveundevelopedbackyardslikethebacksidesofBoldRuler,FarGallant,Waymakerlotsshould take extra precautions.

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Do you have a Home Based Business right here in Davenport Ranch?

You can get information about your service or products toevery home in Davenport, by running a business classified in the Davenport Ranch Newsletter.Itisagreatwaytogetyourname and contact information to many potential customers inyour growing neighborhood. The cost is $45 for up to 40 words. Therearediscountsavailableformultiplemonthads(10%offfor2 months, 15% off for 3 months). For more information, please contact Peel, Inc. Sales Office at 512-989-8905; [email protected]. Thedeadline is the10thofeachmonthfor theupcomingmonth’snewsletter.

Keep Davenport Beautiful:CalloremailthepropertymanageraboutyardsorareasthatneedtobeaddressedKeepyourtrashcansandrecyclingbinsoutofviewfromthestreetRemoveoldconstructiondebrisfrom your driveways andsideyardsNow is a great time toreplaceplantsthathavediedfrom our Hot Dry Texas summerFront foundations and foundationsadjacenttostreetandneighborsshouldbe screened with landscapingand not exposed

Have you found a favorite….? We could all use names of painters, handymen, dry cleaners,interiordecorators,windowwashersyouhaveusedandlike.Emailtejas42@aol.comtogivemeyourinputandI’llhavealistavailableattheannualmeeting.

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1largeor2smallonions (about 2 cups) 3 tablespoons olive oil (divided) 1cupfreshchoppedorcanneddicedtomatoes*,drained 1/2cupchoppedfreshbasil 6largeeggs 1/4cupgratedRomanoorParmesancheese

Cut onions into halves, place flat sides down and cut each half into narrow wedges. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in 9- or 10-inch skillet or sautŽ pan. Add onion and sautŽ 8 to 10 minutes until golden. Remove about one-third of the onion from pan and keep warm.Adddrained tomatoesandallbutabout1 tablespoonbasiltopanandcookwithonions1minutetoheat.Beateggsin bowl with fork. Add onion-tomato-basil mixture to eggs, stirringjusttocombine.Heatremaining2tablespoonsoilinskillet. Pour egg mixture into hot skillet. Cover and cook over low heat until set, about 15 minutes. Top with reserved onions and basil; sprinkle with cheese. Let rest 2 or 3 minutes, then cutintowedgestoserve.Makes4servings. *Canned tomatoes can be used to save time. If desired, fire-roasted canned tomatoes will add a nice smoky flavor to the frittata. For more recipes, visit www.onions-usa.org or send a stamped, self-addressed, business-size envelope to National Onion Association, Department 2006, 822 7th Street, Suite 510, Greeley, CO 80631.

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