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The Official Publication of the Willowlake Homeowners Association

WatchANNUAL MEETING

RecapBy Debi Bon, President

We held our annual homeowners’ meeting on Thursday, October 29, 2009. This meeting is required as a part of our By Laws and a minimum representation (including proxies) of 10% of our residents needs to be met or the meeting has to be rescheduled. This costs our community extra money and time and frankly there is no excuse for us to not have 50 proxies or residents present. This year we were short 15 votes and we had to send residents out into the rain to collect proxies from their neighbors in order to establish a quorum. Please, please either attend these meetings in the future or fax in your proxy to SCS Management. It only takes a few minutes of your time to do this.

The meeting reviewed the current year’s activities and financial statements. We discussed the improvements that were made this year to the community including new roofs at the pool house and gazebo, a new bridge and updated staining of the bridge and dock at the lake, new constable contract, irrigation repairs and improvements to our landscaping and watering systems. We also discussed the fact that we will need to raise the annual dues this year due to continued increased expenses. Operating expenses have risen each year: we have seen a 25% increase over a 5 year period in Utilities and a 33% increase in the cost of Trash Service to our community, while only increasing the annual assessment by 9% in the same timeframe. We have not voted on the actual amount of the assessment as of the writing of this article, but want you to know that there will be an increase this year.

The board would like to thank John Booker for his years of service to our community on the board and as our Treasurer and would also like to thank Monica Ward for her faithful service on the board. We would like to welcome two new directors: Mr. Stacey Ward and Ms. Janice Walker, our newest directors, as well as the homeowners present at the meeting that expressed an interest in getting more involved in our community. We always need more help!

NATIoNAL NIGhT-oUT

“A Work In Progress”By Linda O’Pry, Newsletter Editor

National Night-Out on October 6th here at Willowlake was a success, despite the low turnout. It is true that we are a small community compared to some, and also true is the fact that we lack the number of block captains and co-captains needed for this important event, but I can say that we are “a work in progress.” I am hopeful that 2010 will bring renewed interest towards this occasion. Some of the residents participating in National Night-Out besides myself were Bobby O’Pry and Steve Dubaniewicz, along with neighbors Bryan Ammons and daughter, Emily, all residing on Bending Willow Ln. Precinct 4 Deputy Constable Joe Martino stopped by to say hello, answered questions and posed for a picture with the group. Mark Hubenak, Willowlake’s security coordinator, also came by to offer his support. I, along with the board, would like to extend a personal thanks to residents of all streets who came together that night: you made a difference in our community!

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Architectural Control Committee Mark Lackey ....................................... [email protected] Events ..............................................................OPENNewsletter-Linda O'Pry [email protected] of the Month Annette & John Rathgeber ......... [email protected] Chairman Mark Hubenak [email protected] Captains Phyllis Howard [email protected], 281-469-6131Gazebo Rental - SCS Management ................. 281-463-1777Pool Chairman - Lynn Podraza ........ [email protected] Chairman Diego Lamacchia [email protected]

Your SCS Management Team ......................... 281-463-1777Association ManagerTerrie Brown [email protected], ext. 7121Service ManagerAlicia Newby .................... [email protected], ext. 7134Deed Restriction CoordinatorIan Blackburn ............... [email protected],ext. 7114Accounting RepresentativeMayra Jarquin [email protected], ext. 7130

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SCS Management Services 7170 Cherry Park Drive ; Houston, Texas 77095

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**hoLIDAY JUDGING** December 14 & 15

It’s time to test light strands and get those lawn decorations out of your attic. This year the Yard of the Month Committee will be giving out four (4) awards for the most festive yard and home decorations. The categories are: Holiday Magic, Santa’s Favorite, Spirit of the Season and Winter Wonderland. Judging will take place on December 14th and December 15th at 8:00 pm. Be sure and have your house lit up!

FroM ThE WILLoWLAkE

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“Merry Christmas And Happy New Year”

YoM coMMITTEE NEEDS VoLUNTEErS

Taking Decorations Down We hope you enjoyed the holiday decorations at the park and entrances all December. This comes as a reminder that the Yard of the Month Committee will soon need volunteers to take the decorations down. Please join us at the Gazebo on Saturday, January 2nd at 11:00 a.m. Ladders will be needed, so please bring one if you have it. Please contact Annette via email at [email protected] with any questions you may have. Thanks and see you on January 2nd!!

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2010 ASSESSMENTS Due January 1st

By SCS Management

Billing of the 2010 Willowlake assessments is just around the corner! As a reminder, if you are unable to pay your assessments in full by the due date of January 1st, 2010, please contact SCS Management Services and set up installment arrangements.

The installment plan does not stop the late penalty in February, but it does stop any further collection proceedings. Charge for a four (4) month installment plan is $15.00 and the installment fee doesn’t begin until February 1st, 2010.

You may also, prior to January 1st and at no additional cost, make payments anytime toward your next year’s assessment; giving you a head-start in paying off your balance.

FIrEWorkS… Dos and Don’ts

By the Willowlake Board of Directors

The Willowlake Board of Directors requests that this New Year’s Eve, all residents execute caution regarding fireworks, and that they use fireworks responsibly and away from children. We ask that you stay out of busy streets and away from parked cars for the same reasons. Please end the firework festivities by 1:00 a.m. in consideration of your neighbors. Be sure to sweep up debris after setting off fireworks and dispose of it in the trash. Please do not dump debris and waste in the sewer or in our lake or wetlands area near the gazebo. Have fun, be safe!!

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Attention residents! For those of you who do not know, when a holiday falls on one of our regular trash-pickup days (Tuesdays and Fridays), there is no service on that day. This is the case this year that Christmas Day and New Year’s Day both fall on a Friday. This means that there will be NO trash-pickup on these days, and that pickup will resume on the next regularly scheduled day, which is Tuesday. Also, because the first Friday of January for recycling is a holiday, the recycle will be picked up instead on Saturday, January 2nd. NOTE: Please keep your trash out of street view until the day of or night before trash-pickup day. Thank you in advance for your efforts in this matter.

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PREvENTION AT HOMEAll doors leading to the outside should have dead-bolt locks.Lock your doors, windows and keep garage doors closed, even when you are at home.Before opening an exterior door, make sure you know the identity of the person before allowing admission. Do not open the door to an unexpected visitor. This includes company employees and other solicitors.Install a peephole with a 190-degree viewing angle so that you can verify who is on the other side of your door.Do not advertise that you live alone.Make sure exterior lighting is on at night.Inexpensive timers or photoelectric cells will automatically turn lights on and off at dusk and dawn.Write down the license plate number of any suspicious vehicles and call the police if concerned.

REDUCE YOUR CHANCE OF BEING CARJACkEDAlways park your car in a well-lighted area so you can see your car and its surroundings from a distance.

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WALk ALERTLY AND CONFIDENTLYTry not to walk alone. It’s a lot safer if you walk with at least one other person.Be alert, walk with your head up and do not let your mind wander. Frequently scan your surroundings, including looking behind you.When walking at night, consider a taxi cab even for short trips.

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Trust your instincts, avoid uncomfortable situations. It’s better to be safe than sorry.Be observant for groups of people driving or just hanging around.Do not take shortcuts through unlit, sparsely traveled paths such as trails, stairwells or alleys.

BE SMARTCarrying cash marks you as a target. Carry as little cash as possible. If cash is needed use ATM or debit cards.Avoid outdoor ATM’s, particularly at night and those in secluded areas inside.Be alert at banks or check cashing businesses.Avoid showing your wallet. keep needed cash, ID, and credit cards in an accessible pocket.Do not wear expensive or expensive-looking jewelry.Leave valuable items at home if not needed.

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hArrIS coUNTY Juvenile Curfew Ordinance

Juveniles under the age of 17 are subject to the Harris County Juvenile Curfew Order. The curfew includes all areas located in unincorporated Harris County and is ENFORCED SEvEN DAYS A WEEk. The hours of enforcement are from midnight to 6:00 A.M.

ExCEPTIONS TO THE CURFEW ARE:• Accompanied by parent, guardian or custodian.• Engaged in lawful employment or traveling to or from

employment.• Participating or traveling to or from school-sponsored

or church-affiliated activities, recreational activities supervised by adults and sponsored by a government entity, civic, non-profit organization or similar entity that takes responsibility for the juveniles.

• On the sidewalk of juvenile's residence or sidewalk of next door neighbor, if neighbor does not complain.

• Involved in an emergency. • In vehicle or aircraft involved in interstate travel with

the consent of a parent, guardian or custodian.• Married or previously married; or had disabilities

of minority removed by a court of competent jurisdiction.

Law enforcement officers will carefully assess each situation regarding a possible infraction of the juvenile curfew. If the juvenile is taken into custody, the juvenile may be transported to a processing center. While at the processing center, the juvenile’s parent, guardian or custodian will be contacted and asked to pick up the juvenile. If a parent, guardian or custodian cannot be located or does not pick up the juvenile, the juvenile will be transported to Chimney Rock Center (southwest Houston) operated by Children’s Protective Services. The juvenile can receive a citation, which is a Class C Misdemeanor with up to a $500.00 fine. In addition, the parent, guardian or custodian may also be issued a citation if they knowingly allow the juvenile to violate curfew. An owner, operator or other person in control of a public place may be issued a citation if they knowingly permit a juvenile to remain on the premises during curfew hours.

Many juveniles do not recognize the potential dangers they face by being on the streets during these times. The curfew is designed to reduce the chances of juveniles becoming a victim of crime.

hoMEoWNErS’ DEcorATIoNS

What Goes Up - Must Come Down

By SCS Management

I’m sure many of you homeowners are enjoying the festive lights and varied decorations here at Willowlake. Unfortunately, what goes up-must come down, so we want to let everyone know in advance that ALL homeowners’ holiday decorations must be taken down by January 31, 2010. After that, SCS Management will begin citing homes for violations. Thank you in advance for your cooperation in this matter.

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