Raintree Village February 2018

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I’m sure everyone has noticed increased congestion along with cars
parked along various streets within our community. However, it’s important
that all of us adhere to the speed limit and encourage others
to do the same.
The following tips serve as a reminder for driving & parking in our
community:
1. Drive the speed limit - 35 miles per hour
2. Do not block your neighbor’s driveway
3. Make sure you park in the direction of traffic when parking
on the street
4. Make sure you park within 18 inches from the curb
5. Remain mindful if the street is narrow, street parking impose
greater limitations for emergency vehicles
Finally, we must be mindful that emergency vehicles are wider than
personal vehicles. Some community streets impose greater limitations
for emergency vehicles when there’s street parking. Although
residents have the right to park on the street, let’s be mindful of the
aforementioned tips.
TIPS TO REDUCE YOUR RISK OF BURGLARY
It cannot be stated enough of the importance of minimizing our exposure
to crime. Our contract deputies stated that certain vehicles have
increased exposure to theft, specifically the tires and rims. The vehicles
commonly targeted are Ford F150, Dodge Chargers and Chevy Tahoes.
Although these vehicles have rim locks, another safeguard is to park
your vehicle in the garage or close to another vehicle. Anyway, you can
either slow down or cause attention will help reduce the risk of theft.
Be mindful to breakdown bags and boxes of large purchases, if possible
place in trash bins or bags. Although it’s time consuming and burdensome,
it doesn’t call attention to such items in your home.
The list below simply reminds us of other things we should be mindful
each day.
1. Take the time to meet and know your neighbors. Let them know if
you notice anything unusual such as cars or people at their homes.
2. Make sure to close garage doors when at home & away.
3. Don’t keep garage door openers in the car, take them in the house
with you; a garage door opener makes it easier for someone to enter
your garage or house to remove personal property.
4. Keep car doors locked and take valuables either in your home or
ensure the items are not in plain site; remember to take down the attachment
for your Garmin too, as it alerts individuals that something
valuable may be in the car.
5. If possible, keep a car in a driveway as it gives an impression that
someone is home.
6. Keep all shrubs and plants at a level low enough that passing by
officers or other residents can see if someone is lurking in those bushes!
Shrubs should also be trimmed high enough to show “feet” of someone
hiding in them.
7. Have keys in hand before leaving the store, house or office, avoiding
standing by the car searching for them.
8. Don’t leave ladders on the side of the house or in the back yard.
Ladders provide easy access to open second floor windows and no
one will be able to see.
9. Make sure you close blinds when you are inside at night with the lights
on, potential burglars can see right inside and know who is at home.
10. Use sensor lights outside the home. It deters criminals by “spot
lighting” their efforts to enter your home.
11. Use double key locks: locks that require a key from the outside
and from the inside.
12. Repair any broken areas of your fence, reducing the access of potential
burglars or mischievous kids.
Community Newsletter | February 2018
13. When on vacation, let your neighbor(s) know so they can keep an
eye out for suspicious activity. You can also inform the Harris County
Deputy’s Office serving our area. The Storefront Office is located 19818
Franz Rd., Katy, TX 77449, 281-647-9371. The storefront hours: 9 AM - 5 PM.
14. When on vacation, keep yards mowed and trimmed, burglars spend
a lot of time in a neighborhood looking for their next targets. Overgrown
yards are a sure sign no one’s home.
BE SURE ADDRESS is CLEAR FROM THE STREET
County officials want to remind residents of the Ordinance 5.3 requiring
that addresses or building numbers be legible and visible from the
street. The section states the numbers must be in Arabic numerals at
least four inches in height and clearly visible. The number should be
placed on, above or at the side of the main entrance so the number is
clearly visible from the public right away. Whenever a home entrance
is more than 50 feet from a public right away, a number should also
be placed at the end of a driveway or property entrance.
SATELLITE DISHES
It’s come to HOA’s attention that the installation of satellite dishes on
some homes violates the deed restrictions. Satellites are expected to
be installed out of sight of public view. The Association appreciates
residents taking the time to ensure compliance.
RAINTREE VILLAGE HOA WEBSITE
WWW.RAINTREEVILLAGE.COM
We encourage you to visit our community website. The website includes
a link to review current crime statistics for our community (www.
crimereports.org) and pictures of Yard of the Month winners. As a fellow
resident, you’ll have access to critical information regarding the HOA
budget and annual meeting minutes.
The aforementioned information can only be accessed by establishing
a log-on user name and password. A request for an email address
during the initial signup process will enable residents to receive alerts
of upcoming events or critical notices. If you have any suggestions,
please contact KPM Management Office at 281-685-3090.
THE STANDING RULES FOR RAINTREE VILLAGE
HOA BOARD MEETINGS
The Board of Directors feels it serves you best when the Board meetings
are conducted in an orderly manner. The HOA Board Meetings are
held to conduct Association business. Your cooperation in this regard
is requested. Parliamentary Procedure is followed at this Meeting.
There are two sessions at the HOA Board Meetings, an open session
when members may be present and an executive session when no
members are permitted.
Board Meeting will begin with the open session at 7 PM until 7:15 PM
when that time slot has been filled, members must wait until the next
month’s meeting to be placed on the agenda.
Your opinion is important to the Board of Directors. The Board desires to
hear from Members who have information concerning the Association.
During the portion of the Meeting in which the Chair accepts questions
or comments from the floor, please proceed in the following manner.
1. If you wish to address the Board, please contact the Board at least
10 days prior to Meeting to be added to the agenda. You also have to
state the topic to be discussed and stay on that topic only.
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