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GRAYSON LAKES HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION,
INC. BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING WAS
HELD ON WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2020
AT 6:30 PM, AT GRAYSON LAKES CLUBHOUSE
LOCATED 2042 BROKEN BRANCH, KATY TEXAS.
DIRECTORS PRESENT
Robin Cashman
Jeff Mann
Drew Brown
IN ATTENDANCE
Karen Janczak with Crest Management Company
CALL TO ORDER
Ms. Cashman called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM.
CONFIRM AGENDA
The agenda was adopted as amended.
HOMEOWNER FORUM
The following topics were discussed during the homeowner forum:
• New community signs in the common areas have reduced people
fishing and there is less trash
in the lakes
• New plant bed on Ephram looks great
• Tree Trimming
• Dog Waste Stations
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The October 12, 2020 minutes were approved as amended.
RATIFICATION OF DECISIONS MADE BETWEEN MEETINGS
A motion was made, seconded and carried to ratify the following
decisions, which were made by the Board between meetings:
• Approval of a proposal by LakePro for $2,283.45 for repair of Fountain
#12.
• Approval of the proposal by Monarch for $486.75 for Meally Bug Tree
Treatment.
• Approval of the proposal by Monarch for $4,805.71 for renovation of the
Ephram plant bed.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
• Adhoc Fence Committee - Dave Thomas reported that repairs to the
community wall on Gaston Road was very close to being finished. There
have been additional items that have been reported and the Board will
have to consider these.
• Adhoc Dock Committee - Dick Armstrong provided a written report
to the Board prior to the meeting. He recommended approval of the
proposal submitted by VW Construction for repair of the walkway and
observation deck for $6,360 with a $3,500 contingency for unforeseen
change orders. The Board will consider this request via email.
• ARC Review - Pam Gray advised that the ARC is working on updating
another section of the ARC Guidelines.
• Pool Committee - Jeff Mann reported that the pool is closed for the
season. It was reported that the drinking fountain and the shower were
leaking.
• Communication Committee - Robin Cashman reported that articles for
the newsletter are due this Sunday.
• Events Committee - Robin Cashman discussed the holiday lighting
contest and encouraged owners to sign up.
• Landscape & Irrigation - Pam Gray reported that the fall planting,
renovation of the plant bed on
Ephram and irrigation repairs are complete. She reminded the Board that
the 2021 Monarch Contract still needed to be finalized. Lanny Hitchcock
reported on the status of the fence being installed on the pipeline
easement between Grayson Woods and Grayson Lakes, which should be
completed next week.
• Lake Committee - There was no report provided but an owner mentioned
that the fountain light in front of the clubhouse was dim. There was also
a concern about the broken apron around the lake. Dave Thomas agreed
to attend the MUD meeting and bring this matter to the MUD’s attention.
• Safety & Security - No report
• Treasurer Report - The October 31, 2020 financials were presented. As of
October 31, 2020, there was $382,545.76 total cash, $56,491.55 reserve
funds and $19,767.32 in accounts receivables.
BUSINESS
Texscape Invoice - The Board reviewed and discussed the information
provided by the Association’s attorney relating to Texscape’s demand for
payment. Following this discussion, a motion was made, seconded and
carried denying the request for payment.
Bench Replacement - Karen Janczak advised that she is still waiting on a
proposal from Mario to replace the benches.
Tree Trimming Proposals - The Board reviewed two proposal for trimming
the trees in the common area where the observation deck is on Grayson
Lakes Blvd. A motion was made, seconded and carried approving the
proposal by Urban Foresters for $630.
Other Business - The Board requested bids for a new gate access system.
HOMEOWNER FORUM
A homeowner expressed concerns about the indemnity clause of the
Crest Management contract and asked the Board to have the contract
reviewed by an attorney. Robin Cashman advised that the Crest
Management was hired about 5 years ago and that the contract was
reviewed at that time. However, the Board did agree to send the Crest
Management contract to the attorney with the homeowner’s concerns.
CONVENE TO EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Board convened to executive session at 7:42 PM.
RE-CONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
The Board re-convened to the open session at 7:55 PM.
EXECUTIVE SESSION SUMMARY
Deed Restriction Report - The Board reviewed the deed restrictions
violation report.
Collections - The Board reviewed the delinquency report.
Attorney Status Report - The Board reviewed the attorney status report.
INITIATION OF DEED RESTRICTION ENFORCEMENT,
COLLECTIONS AND LITIGATION
There were no deed restriction or collections taken.
NEXT MEETING
The next meeting will be on December 16, 2020. A motion made,
seconded and carried to adjourn the meeting at 7:58 PM.
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Robin Cashman - President; Term Ends 2022
Drew Brown - Vice President; Term Ends 2021
Jeff Mann – Treasurer; Term Ends 2022
Vacant - Secretary; Term Ends
Vacant - Director Special Projects, Term Ends
Architectural Review Committee (ARC)
Lindsay Fraser - Chair
Ken Greer
Pam Grey
Robin Mann
Brandon Munoz
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Katy ISD
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IMPORTANT DATES
February 15th: Professional Learning Day - No Students
February 22nd: 5th Secondary Grading Cycle Begins
February 25th: Family Night (No Homework Assigned)
STUDENT COVID-19 TESTING SITE
The District offers a FREE rapid COVID-19 testing option to enrolled Katy ISD students and employees. The FREE test is in collaboration
with the Texas Education Agency’s COVID-19 Testing Project. The test consists of a nasal-based testing option (saliva-based option is
still pending) with results in 20 minutes.
The rapid, free tests are available at the District’s Agricultural Sciences Center located at 5801 Katy Hockley Cut-Off Road, Monday-
Friday, 7:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. and on Saturdays 8:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. To help expedite free student COVID-19 testing, while practicing
social distancing at the testing site, Katy ISD has established a Student COVID-19 Testing Sign-Up form that allows families to secure
an appointment time for their student(s). The sign-up can be done at this direct link here. The testing site contact is (281) 396-7749.
Employees do not require an appointment to be tested for free, though are requested to arrive at least 30 minutes before the posted
closing time, to abide by the facilities schedules. Employees' dependents who are not on their Katy ISD insured parents' health care
plan may elect to pay the $125 fee to test with their parents at the site, or if the child is a Katy ISD enrolled student, he/she may
schedule an appointment through the Student Testing Appointment Scheduler, and test for free.
KATY ISD SEEKS 2021 BOND TO
ADDRESS RAPID STUDENT GROWTH
As families continue to move west of the Houston Metro area to enroll
their children in the fastest-growing school district in Texas, tonight Katy
Independent School District Board of Trustees discussed a Community
Bond Advisory Committee (CBAC) coming together to review capital
needs in consideration of a May 2021 Bond Referendum.
Located within 181 square miles and serving more than 84,000 students
at 71 campuses and facilities, Katy ISD is the sixth-largest school district in
Texas known for its high academic performance, its award-winning staff
and its highly sought out school programs, among other extra-curricular
activities. On average, Katy ISD is enrolling an additional 2,400 students
every school year with a projected enrollment of more than 100,000
learners by 2027. Enrollment increases are taking place most significantly
in the northwest quadrant of Katy ISD, where new communities are being
developed and are expected to flourish within the next decade.
The CBAC’s planning and review of capital needs will include reviewing
enrollment projections, the need for new schools and facilities to address
capacity limitations while paying close attention to renovations and
component replacements necessary at aging campuses and buildings.
Within the brick and mortar schools, additional areas affecting the
growing student population are technology upgrades and safety and
security projects to support learners and staff needs. Katy ISD has a
history of approving bonds, which dates back to at least 1994. In 2017,
school community voters approved a $609,204,553 bond with a no tax
rate increase. It provided for six new schools, a major comprehensive
renovation at one campus, component replacements, expansions and
safety and technology improvements among other items. Katy ISD
anticipates being able to deliver once again on a zero tax rate increase.
Due to the District’s safety protocols, only three socially distanced, inperson
CBAC meetings will take place during the process. Committee
members will have the opportunity to review, vet and decide upon the
capital projects to be included in the school district’s bond package,
should they determine a need to recommend a referendum. During
the bond meetings, staff will provide in-depth background information
associated with long-range needs, demographics and finances, which
will allow the CBAC to finalize a bond package to present to the Board of
Trustees on Monday, February 8 th during a Special Board meeting.
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KATY ISD BOARD OF TRUSTEES
APPROVED 2022-2023 CALENDAR
Katy ISD Board of Trustees approved calendar that includes:
Wednesday, August 17 th : First Day of School
Friday, May 19 th : Seniors - Last Day of School
Thursday, May 25 th : Last Day of School for all other students
172 Instructional Days
“The development of the Katy ISD instructional calendar often begins
in the fall of each year,” said Deputy Superintendent Leslie Haack. “The
District values the school community’s feedback and has recommended
a calendar based on their preference,” added Haack.
The approved calendar also provides teachers two professional
development flex days in August 2022 as well as five additional days
of professional development throughout the school year. Labor Day,
Columbus Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Good Friday are holidays,
and the District will continue providing a full week off for Thanksgiving,
two weeks for Christmas and one week for Spring Break.
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FEBRUARY FUN FACT
With only 28 days to its credit (except during leap year), February wasn’t
always so short. It was originally a 30 day month, falling at the end of
the calendar. When Julius Caesar changed the months around, February
became the second month of the year. He also took away one day and
added it to the month, which was named for him (July). The emperor
Augustus deducted another day and made August a 31 day month.
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• Attend an HCPL program or story time online through Facebook or
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• Check your account to renew loans or request books
• eBooks, comics or graphic novels through OverDrive
• Stream classic films, indie cinema and award-winning documentaries
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NATIONAL LIBRARY LOVER’S MONTH
The entire month of February is dedicated to the people who love whole
buildings devoted to the reading, housing organizing, categorizing, finding,
studying and otherwise loving books. It’s National Library Lover’s Month!
Libraries provide so much more than a place for us to enjoy great novels
or to discover amazing adventures and untold history. Yes, they help us
ace our research papers and provide a quiet space to study, but they do
so much more.
For preschoolers, libraries entertain them with theater and hands-on
activities exposing them to music, art and their first friendships. Many
communities rely on their libraries for meeting space for public forums,
socials, fundraisers and classes.
Libraries lend not only books but music and movies. Rotating art displays
give local artists exposure to the community. Larger libraries provide
preservation services, preserving some of the most treasured books,
periodicals and documents for future generations.
Continue enjoying your library, but consider volunteering your time, too.
If you don’t have a library card, it’s never too late! Visit your library to get
one! Use #NationalLibraryLoversDay to share on social media.
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Front Row L-R: Sarah Schneider, Kaya Lilley, Gabrielle Allen, Sydney Gendron, Elise DeGeeter, Amy Skelton, Carly Skelton, Grace Liu, Megan McNichol, Tess
Hefty and Allison Herleth. Back Row L-R: Chloe LaBard, Sofia Watne, Caroline Kunkel, Katherine Kunkel, Mallory Reynolds, Jaclyn Guerrero Caitlin Zimmerman,
Claire Stockard, Henley Beisert and Emily Kristynik.
NATIONAL CHARITY LEAGUE, INC. KATY CHAPTER HONORS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 2021
National Charity League (NCL, Inc.) Katy Chapter recognizes 21 wonderful young ladies from the class of 2021 for their service and contributions to
the community. The mission of NCL, Inc. is to foster mother-daughter relationships in a philanthropic organization committed to community service,
leadership development and cultural experiences. These ladies, along with their mothers, have volunteered more than 8,000 hours of philanthropic
service to our community in six years including American Cancer Society, ARC of Katy, The Ballard House, Brookwood Community, Citizens of Animal
Protection, Texas Children’s Hospital and Clothed By Faith to name a few. The chapter believes that the experience of giving back to others helps to
strengthen the mother-daughter relationship and sets the stage for a successful future. Katy Chapter of NCL is the oldest chapter in Katy, TX, formed
in 1984.
ICONIC FIGHTER JET TO BE REFURBISHED AND UNVEILED BY THE AMERICAN LEGION POST 521
“ONE MORE MISSION” - COATING SOCIETY OF HOUSTON MEMBERS TAKE PROJECT TO COMPLETION
On July 29, 1984 American Legion Post 521 received a F4D Fighter Jet from the Air Force Reclamation Center and dedicated it to all POW’s and MIA’s
from all wars and conflicts involving the United States of America. Recently, the Post reached out to the Coating Society of Houston for assistance in
refurbishing this iconic piece of memorabilia, which was showing extreme decay due to local weather conditions.
“We have been working getting this plane restored for several years and were finally able to find a group that was willing to donate their time and
materials to helping us,” said Joseph Thomas, 22 nd District Commander of the American Legion Department of Texas.
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NATIONAL BLACK HISTORY MONTH
February is National Black History Month, also known as National
African American History Month, a time for all Americans to celebrate
the achievements of African Americans and recognize their central role
in American history.
Other countries, including Canada and Great Britain, have also set aside months
to honor black history. The month of February was chosen to coincide with
the birthdays of President Abraham Lincoln and noted civil rights advocate
Frederick Douglass. The first record of Africans arriving in North America is
dated 1619, when a privateer ship carrying “twenty and odd” Africans landed
at Point Comfort, Virginia, which is now modern-day Hampton, Virginia. The
Africans were traded as slaves in exchange for provisions.
African-American’s impact our society throughout history and in numerous
ways. Here are just a few prominent individuals we honor this month:
• Thurgood Marshall was the first African-American appointed to the
Supreme Court. We recognize Thurgood Marshall every year on National
Maryland Day.
• George Washington Carver developed over 300 products from peanuts.
Celebrate George Washington Carver and his contributions to the peanut
industry on National Peanut Day.
• Shirley Chisholm was the first African-American woman elected to U.S.
House of Representatives.
• Rosa Parks helped initiate the Civil Rights Movement by refusing to give
up her seat on the bus in Montgomery, Alabama. Celebrate Rosa Park on
Rosa Parks Day and learn more about her contributions to the Civil Rights
Movement.
• Louis Armstrong is widely known as a jazz pioneer. Information about
Louis Armstrong can be found in November on National Louisiana Day.
• Colin Powell is a 4-star General who became Secretary of State. Colin
Powell dedicated the Buffalo Soldier monument at Fort Leavenworth,
Kansas, establishing the first Buffalo Soldiers Day.
• Barack Obama was elected the first Black President of the United States.
Black History Month was created by twentieth-century historian
Carter Woodson, who believed black Americans were not adequately
represented in the study of American history. Carter Woodson hoped
for the day when black history would be accepted as a part of American
history. Formerly known as Negro History Week, Black History Month was
officially declared by President Gerald Ford in 1976.
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NATIONAL FREEDOM DAY
National Freedom Day, always observed on February 1 st , celebrates
freedom from slavery. It also recognizes that America is a symbol of
liberty. It honors the signing by Abraham Lincoln of a joint House and
Senate resolution that later became the 13 th Amendment to the U.S.
Constitution. President Lincoln signed the Amendment outlawing
slavery on February 1, 1865. It was not ratified by the states, however,
until later on December 18, 1865.
On this day many towns have festivals and celebrations. Others reflect
on the freedoms that the United States honors as well as reflect on and
appreciate the goodwill of the United States. For many years, wreath
laying at the Liberty Bell has also been a tradition to mark National
Freedom Day. Use #NationalFreedomDay to post on social media.
A former slave by the name of Major Richard Robert Wright, Sr. created
National Freedom Day. Major Wright was looked upon as a great leader
in the community. It was believed by Major Wright, that this day needed
to be celebrated.
Because of Abraham Lincoln’s signing the 13 th Amendment outlawing
slavery on February 1, 1865, February 1 st was chosen as the day for
National Freedom Day. On June 30, 1948, President Harry Truman signed
a bill proclaiming February 1 st as the first official National Freedom Day
in the United States.
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Cream Cheese Brownies
You could make this on National Cream Cheese Brownies Day February 10th!
Ingredients:
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips
5 tablespoons shortening
1 cup white sugar
3 eggs
3 tablespoons cream cheese
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 cup chopped almonds
Cream Cheese frosting - optional
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 9 inch square baking
pan.
In top of a double boiler, melt chocolate chips and shortening, stirring
frequently until smooth. Pour into a large bowl and mix in sugar, cream
cheese and eggs. Stir in vanilla and almond extracts. Gradually mix in flour,
baking powder and salt. Fold in almonds and pour the batter into pan.
Bake for 35 to 40 minutes in the preheated oven, until toothpick inserted
near the center comes out clean. Let cool in pan before cutting into bars.
Add Cream Cheese frosting if desired.
Source: allrecipes.com
Rich Banana Bread
You could make this on National Banana Bread Day February 23rd!
Ingredients:
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 cup white sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
2 medium bananas, sliced
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan. In a
large bowl, stir together the melted butter and sugar. Add the eggs and vanilla,
mix well. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt, stir into the butter mixture
until smooth. Finally, fold in the sour cream, walnuts and bananas. Spread
evenly into the prepared pan.
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted
into the center of the loaf comes out clean. Cool loaf in the pan for 10 minutes
before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
Source: allrecipes.com
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collards (plants), endive, kale, lettuce (leaf and head), mustard, onions
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• Finish all transplanting, get everything in the ground for a good spring
spurt of growth. Transplant balled and burlap, container-grown, bare-root
deciduous evergreen trees, shrubs, roses and vines while still dormant.
• Finish pruning roses. Weed and cultivate lightly all beds. Replenish
mulch as needed.
• Control early spring insects like thrips on glads and aphids on young
tender growth. Spray with Malathion, Diazinon or Orthene.
• At the end of February: peach, apple and pear fruit must be thinned to
insure quality production at harvest.
• Give groundcovers a haircut. They will spread faster.
• Divide daylilies, daisies and other perennials now.
NATIONAL BIRD FEEDING MONTH
During National Bird Feeding Month in February, keep the bird feeders
filled and your binoculars ready.
Bird watching and feeding have become a popular hobby. By providing
basic shelter and seed, hobbyists watch from their windows or along
trails.
• Be sure to feed regularly and place your feeder away from predators.
• Set binoculars near the window for best viewing.
• Obtain a bird book for identifying new species.
Fill up the bird feeder or add one this month. In 1994, Congressman John
Porter established February as National Bird Feeding Month due to the
harsh conditions endured during one of the coldest months of the year.
Use #NationalBirdFeedingMonth to share social media.
Source: https://nationaldaycalendar.com
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