Raintree Village July 2018

HOA BOARD MEMBERS AND OFFICERS
Raintree Village HOA has two new Board members and officers. The
Board members are as follows:
Bryon Meyer - President
Brandon Liggins - Vice President
Gabe Contreras - Secretary
Walonda Hollins - Treasurer
Maurina McClean - Member
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.
HARRIS COUNTY LEASH LAW
Animals that are not properly restrained pose a threat to all our residents.
While you may know your pet is friendly, an animal running
at someone who is walking by is very scary for that person. Many
children are afraid of animals and become frightened, which could
result in the child getting hurt trying to avoid the animal.
Harris County Animal Control advises, “All dogs and cats must be
kept under restraint while in the unincorporated areas of Harris
County, Texas. The custodian of a dog or cat is not authorized to
have, harbor or keep any unlicensed dog or cat, nor to allow any
dog or cat to become a stray.”
Restraint is defined as “the control of a dog or cat under the following
circumstances:
1. When it is controlled by a line or leash not more than six (6) feet in
length, if the line or leash is held by a human being, who is capable
of controlling or governing the dog or cat in question
2. When it is within a fully enclosed vehicle
3. When it is on the premise of the custodian and the animal does
not have access to sidewalk or street.”
While it may be nice to have your animal out in the yard while you
work or play, it is against the law, unless the animal is properly
restrained.
Let’s all help keep our community a safe and comfortable place
for all our residents by being responsible pet owners. This will not
only protect anyone who may be walking or bicycling in the area,
but also the pet owner who could be held legally responsible or
possibly sued for failing to properly restrain their pet.
To make a complaint or report an animal that is not properly restrained
please contact:
Harris County Precinct #5, Contract #87: 281-463-6666
Harris County Animal Control: 281-999-3191
Harris County Health Department, Rabies/Animal Control Section
2223 West Loop South, Houston, Texas 77027-3588
www.countypets.com
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.
2. Any Member wishing to address the Board shall speak no more
than two (2) minutes.
3. No Member may speak more than once on the subject and no
more than two (2) minutes, until all Members who wish to speak
have done so.
4. Members of the audience shall not be permitted to interrupt nor
question any speaker.
5. After the speaker has finished addressing the Board, the Meeting
Chairperson will recognize the next Member to speak.
6. Members in attendance are not permitted to engage in private
discussions during the open session and must remain quite or leave
the meeting room.
7. Violations of these Standing Rules will not be tolerated. Violators
may be requested to leave the Meeting.
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