Holiday Park Holler– Spring 2005

PARK BUSINESS:

·        Meeting for All Homeowners: Tuesday, April 5^th, 7pm

Please attend a meeting at 7:00 pm at Westwood Jr. High Library get acquainted with the people from Alternative Management Group Inc (AMGI), who are now supporting us in managing HPHA.     

·        Transition to Management Company

The official transition to AMGI began March 1^st. They recently sent a letter of introduction to all HPHA homeowners. If you did not receive a letter, please contact your Circle Rep or AGMI directly. They will be handling financial aspects of HPHA management, City Code enforcement, etc. We look forward to working with AMGI, not only to keep our Park running smoothly, but also for the opportunities they will identify to help us further improve the Park and our property values in the process.

AMGI Office Phone: 972-503-2644

Property Manager: Eric  eric@amgidallas.com

Financial Contact: Suzanne  Suzanne@amgidallas.com

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

HPHA Dues and Assessments payments (still made payable to HPHA) should NO LONGER be sent to our PO box. They should now be sent to:

Holiday Park HOA

c/o Alternative Management Group, Inc

5720 LBJ Freeway, Suite 370

Dallas, TX 75240

·        Dave Santucci takes over as Acting HPHA President:

In order for Matt Bach to concentrate on his run for Dallas City Council (for more info, see his website, www.mattbach.org), Dave Santucci (Kingscrest) has taken over duties of HPHA President. Please direct inquiries and concerns to Dave at; dmlcsantucci@yahoo.com or 972-386-9414.

THANKS MATT for so many years of incredible HPHA management and care. We have been so fortunate to have your time and talents. Good Luck!

·        Pool Renovation Project:

Work began in December and we are making great progress! New decking, pavestones, new overhang with fans, and pool house siding are all complete. We are on track to finish in March, weather cooperating! Check it out!

SAFETY NOTE: No one is allowed to enter the Pool area anytime during this construction period. At the end of the project, the old fence will be down for a short time, before a new one is erected.

PLEASE, if you haven't yet fully paid your 2004 Pool special assessment ($600), do so as soon as possible. HPHA needs everyone to pay their share so we can pay contractors for completed work.

Many Thanks to the Pool Committee members for all the hard work! Matt & Sue Bach, David Levitan, Brad Buckman, Mario Del Puerto, Dave Santucci.

·        Tennis Court Renovation Project/Assessment:

Please remember that in 2005 we are collecting $350 (min $35 monthly) from each homeowner for the renovation of the tennis court. Thanks to those who have already paid the total assessment. This is the second and last special assessment of HPHA’s current five-year plan. Please remember to write a separate check when making special assessment payments.

·        Treasurer’s Report:

The role of HPHA Treasurer is streamlining considerably due to Management Company, however we still need this role on the Board. If you are interested in volunteering for this position, please contact Dave Santucci at 972-386-9414.

PARK UPDATES:

Remember to check HPHA website for updated info; www.hpha.org. Board Meeting Times and Notes are posted.

·        Dog Biting Incident: Recently, an incident was reported to the Board where one dog was badly bitten by another dog. As a result, the Board has approved a written procedure for handling leash issues in the Park. All reported incidents will be documented and tracked in Board meeting notes and a series of steps will be taken. In addition, another Leash Reminder flyer was distributed to all homeowners.

·        Fall Park Fix-Up Day was a success!

Park Fix Up Day was Oct 16^th and much cleaning and improving was accomplished! Thanks to our volunteers:

REMINDERS:

·        Cars need to be moved every 24 hrs. If a car is leaking oil or fluids, it is the owner/resident’s responsibility to have the leak fixed and clean up any spillage.

·        Hawks: Owners of small pets should be aware that hawks flying over the Park are a fairly frequent sight. Hopefully, they are mainly interested in rodents and snakes!

·        Please return balls to the wooden bin by the basketball court. There is no one to pick up after you.

·        Free energy efficient incentive program – call Buddy Tipton 214-364-2070.

·        Please remember that vehicles should not cut-though the Shelton School parking lot.

·        When parking your car in the common parking areas, please try not to park directly in front of the gate of the adjacent homeowner, such that it is difficult for them to open their gate.

·        BULK TRASH PICK-UP DATES: April 4-9, May 2-7, June 6-11, July 4-9, August 1-6, September 5-10, Oct 3-8, Nov 7-12, Dec 5-10, Jan 2006 2-7. Note that bulky trash should not be set out at the curb before the Thursday preceding week of bulk trash pick-up. The City is giving $250 fines to those who put trash out too early.

·        Bagged Grass Clippings Collection - City of Dallas to sell tags for bagged grass collection - Dallas residents can purchase special tags for bagged grass collection to be offered within a 30-day collection period.  Between March 15 and April 15, bagged grass clippings will be collected by the City of Dallas Sanitation Services Department, provided a special use tag is attached to each bag.

THANKS TO OUR NEIGHBORS …

·        Thanks to all our tree-watering volunteers

·        Wally Huntley (Covewood) for helping to maintain the Park

·        Mario Del Puerto (Terrace Lawn) painting the light poles in the main east-west walkways.

·        Thanks to Bill Moore (Mapleview) for cleaning up oil spills that were left in the parking area.

·        Don Popken and Carlos Cuevas (Overmead) for repairing our playground swing sets.

·        Romek and Theresa Bobkowska (Terrace Lawn) for helping to maintain an ailing neighbor’s lawn

·        Mario Del Puerto and Tom Greene (Havenrock) for erecting a new light, and doggie-bag dispenser at the far western-most end of the park

·        Lillian Lewis (Havenrock) for her donation towards the new trees recently planted in the park

CONGRATULATIONS:

·               Kyle & Katrina Ricketts (Terrace Lawn) on the birth of their new baby born in December.

·               Barbara Vermuelen (Regal Hill) who was recently married.

·               Peter Bressler (Covewood) who was named in “D Magazine” as a top endocrinologist in Dallas.

WELCOME New Residents:

·        PBC Missionary house: Daleport, Tina and Mark, and two young boys.

·        Del Aguirre and her two children who recently moved in on Regal Hill

·        Travis Endsley who recently moved in on Havenrock

·        Jimmy and Glenda Land who recently moved in on Terrace Lawn

HOUSES for Sale:

·        15746 Regal Hill - FOR LEASE non-resident owner: Terry Chamness, 214-522-9100 ext 201

·        15705 Overmead - Alvarez - owner occupied

CONDOLENCES:

·        Long-time resident Ben Ismailoff (Terrace Lawn) passed away in December.

·        Angie & Leo Davis’ (Regal Hill) son recently passed away.

·        Stuart Fleming’s (Havenrock) father passed away over Thanksgiving weekend.

HOME IMPROVEMENTS:

·        Bach, Covewood, new fence

·        Millers, Covewood, new mailbox, and renovating the inside of their house

·        Bennett’s, Covewood, replacing their dying photina with a new hedge

·        Bressler’s, Covewood, renovating the inside of their house

·        William’s, Regal Hill, nearing completion on the renovations of their home that was damaged by fire last year.

Remember to get Architectural Control Committee approval for external changes to your property. If you need a copy of ACC specifics, see our website or contact your Circle Rep.

CRIME WATCH:

Thanks to Carol Drake for keeping us updated on Police reports via the Crime Watch email bulletins. If you are interested in receiving these biweekly bulletins, email Carol at:

CAROLDRAKECOACH@aol.com

Crime activity in recent months in our area includes:

-    Mailboxes damaged on Daleport, Havenrock, Regal Hill

-    Unwanted soliciting from non-HPHA residents

-    Albertsons thefts

-    Door to Door Con artists

-    Internet and Identity crime

Dallas Police Dept offers these Crime Watch Tips:

Please report all suspicious activity. Robbers have a plan.  Make sure that you do too!

1. Carry little cash.

2. Avoid anyone who approaches asking for directions, time of day, money or any other small talk,

call 911 if they need help.

3. Be alert for suspicious persons and vehicles loitering near your car or your home.

4. Check rear-view mirrors before turning into your garage.  Make sure you are not being followed.  If you have a cell phone call 911 to report it or go to a phone and report the incident.  

5. Do not open your front door for anyone you do not know, day or night.

Protecting Children Online

·        Web resources: CyberTipLine.com; MissingKids.org; SafeKids.com; SafetyEd.org; GetNetWise.org

·        Recommended books by Gavin de Decker: The Gift of Fear and Protecting the Gift: Keeping Children and Teenagers Safe (And Parents Sane)

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                   HAPPY SPRING to all!