Lakemont April 2021

April 2021
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Community Contacts and On-Site Info.
Lakemont On-site Office:
Address: 21027 Lakemont Bend Ln
Phone Number: 832-595-6808
On-site Manager: Ruthie
E-mail Address:
lakemontonsite@grahammanagementhouston.com
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Management Company:
Graham Management - 713-334-8000
Community Manager: Tracy Graham
Community Manager E-mail:
graham@grahammanagementhouston.com
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Emergency Numbers
Ft. Bend County Sherriff's Dept. 911
Ft. Bend County Animal Control 281-352-1512
Community Fire Station #3 281-578-6444
Poison Control (1) 800-222-1222
Hurricane Preparedness/Red Cross 713-526-1536
CenterPoint Energy/Natural Gas 713-659-2111
Other Helpful Numbers
Ft. Bend County Mud 281-290-6500
Ft. Bend County Sherriff's Department Non-Emergency 281-341-4665
North Ft. Bend Annex 281-238-1400
Ft. Bend County Appraisal District 281-344-8623
Ft. Bend County Vehicle Registration 281-341-3709
Ft. Bend County Tax Assessor 281-341-3710
Ft. Bend County Voter Registration 281-341-8670
Ft. Bend County Library Cinco Ranch 281-395-1311
Texas Driver's License Office Katy 281-391-4874
Local Schools
McNeil Elementary 832-223-2800
Briscoe Junior High (7th-8th) 832-223-4000
Wertheimer Junior High (6th) 832-223-4100
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Lakemont’s Community
2021 Event Schedule
Community Service: Letters of Love
February 8, 2021
Garage Sales: March 20-21 (8am-2pm)
September 25-26 (8am-2pm)
Easter Egg Hunt Pickup: March 20, 2021
Senior Parade Day: May 15, 2021
Fall Festival Saturday, October 24th (11am-1pm)
Holiday Food Drive: November 18, 2021
Holiday Event & Toy Drive & Adopt a McNeil Family
December 10th & 11th, 2021
Lakemont Event Coordinator:
Kisha Johnson, Lakemontevents@yahoo.com
On-site Manager: Ruthie Ukutt
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returning to Lakemont. Each month, thirteen winners throughout the
community will be chosen at random. Yard of the Month winners will
receive a gift card, to show our appreciation for all you do to maintain a
beautiful home and community!
Yards should be mowed, edged and weeded regularly. Typically, this
should be done twice a month in the non-growing seasons, which is
during the months of October through February. In the growing seasons,
March through September, yards should be maintained weekly. This of
course can vary yard to yard, depending on yard health.
To help keep a healthy green yard in the summer, you must provide deep,
regular watering as well. Fertilizing your yard in the summer is another
important step that many overlook while maintaining yards during the
Texas Summer heat. Fertilization should be done at least once a year,
between the months of June and August, preferably six to eight weeks
after the Spring feeding. Sodding over damaged areas as needed, will
also help prevent further damage and keep the yard full and healthy.
Flowerbeds should also be well maintained, weeded and re-mulched
as needed. Shrubs should be trimmed and sheared as needed as well. A
good rule of thumb is to never let your shrubs grow to a height, which
covers the address on your home. Shrubs along fence lines should also
never exceed the height of the fence.
Tree maintenance can be an integral part of maintaining a beautiful and
healthy yard. While driving through the community, we have noticed
that many homeowners are over pruning their trees, which should
be avoided. A common misconception is that you must “strip out” the
canopies of trees, to allow light or wind penetration. No more than thirty
percent of a tree’s foliage should be removed in any given year. Over
pruning can be extremely harmful to the tree and effect its structure.
THE 2021 LAKEMONT BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE
All regular meetings of the Board are held on the 4 th Monday of each
month at 5:30 PM, at the Lakemont clubhouse located at 21021 Lakemont
Bend, Richmond, Texas 77407.
Monday, April 26, 2021
Date to be Determined
Monday, June 28, 2021
Monday, July 26, 2021
Monday, August 23, 2021
Monday, September 27, 2021
Monday, October 25, 2021
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Board Meeting
Annual Meeting
Board Meeting
Board Meeting
Board Meeting
Board Meeting
Board Meeting
Changes are possible so please call Graham Management at 713-334-
8000 to verify that a meeting will be held.
COMMUNITY DEED RESTRICTIONS
AND REGULATIONS
Yard of the Month Selections Return, Let’s Talk Yard and Tree Maintenance
Welcome back to “Community Deed Restrictions and Regulations.”
Here, we discuss deed restrictions and guidelines for the Lakemont
community, as well as why they are both essential and beneficial. Deed
restrictions ensure property values in the neighborhood are maintained
and that the community remains a beautiful and harmonious place to
live for all residents.
Each month, we discuss community deed restriction violations that we
find are frequently reoccurring across the community. We discuss them
briefly, as well as provide a better understanding of the purpose of both
deed restrictions and community inspections in an HOA. Our hope is that
this will provide a better gauge of community expectations for all.
We are excited to announce that Yard of the Month selections will be
Arbor Day
Foundation, Tree City
USA Bulletin No. 1,
“Branch Bark Ridge,”
accessed on
February 23,2021.
Drawing of a proper
branch bark ridge.
Homeowner’s should only prune what is necessary and have a reason
for pruning off each limb. For example, to establish clearance or
proper structural growth. While some species require different pruning
specifications, of course, a general rule of thumb is to thin the interior
growth (sucker-limbs) from the lower third of the canopy. Avoid “topping”
your trees as well. Trees are not shrubs and they should not be sheared
in the same manner as shrubs. Growth in the upper canopy is especially
important when it comes to establishing a strong structure.
Another helpful tree pruning tip, is to begin train pruning at an early age.
Smaller pruning cuts throughout a tree’s life are better than larger cuts
that should have been made years ago. Train pruned limbs to grow away
from structures, over the street, etc. Look to establish a strong leader limb
and selectively remove crossing limbs. Pruning cuts should be made just
outside the branch collar and angle slightly away from the main stem
(trunk). Avoid cutting into the branch collar ridge or leaving a protruding
stub, when pruning limbs becomes necessary.
Limbs that have been removed and trimmed from trees and landscaping
should be properly bundled and disposed of on heavy trash day
(Thursdays). All tied bundles must be less than forty pounds and no
greater than four feet in length with no branch diameter exceeding three
inches. Best Trash asks that you please limit to no more than five to ten
tied bundles at a time.
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Over mulching your trees can also be harmful to their health.
Homeowner’s should avoid “volcano mulching” trees in the community.
If no trunk taper is present, strip back mulch or the soil to expose buttress
roots and apply no more than one to two inches of mulch over the root
ball. Excessive mulch or soil on top of the root ball can affect the oxygen
exchange between the roots and soil of the tree and thus stunt the
growth of your tree.
Trees or landscaping that are diseased or dying or have been
removed because of such, should be replaced by the homeowner, in
accordance with your governing documents and ACC guidelines. A
copy of these can be found on Graham Management’s website, www.
grahammanagementhouston.com. You will select “Communities,” and
then find “Lakemont.” Each lot, depending on size, is required to have
a certain number of and species of, trees in the yard. So if one is to be
removed for any reason, please ensure to replace the tree with same
species and type of tree that was removed. Any tree stumps should also
be completely removed from the yard, as well as sodded over if needed.
If you have any further questions or concerns regarding yard maintenance
or tree maintenance, please feel free to call the Graham Management
office or email graham@grahammanagementhouston.com.
Written By: Desaree Prokos for Graham Management
HELPFUL REMINDERS
A friendly reminder to pick up after your pets and that there is a leash ban
in Fort Bend County, which is in effect in the Lakemont community. This
will be strictly enforced.
Lake Rules: Lake Rules need to be adhered to for our neighborhood’s
safety and our patrol team will firmly execute them. They are as follows:
NO SWIMMING NO FISHING NO BOATING
A friendly reminder to residents to be courteous of each other while
walking/ biking all lake trails.
Lakemont Community Association is a single-family residential home
community. It is against the deed restrictions to run any business or
operate a group home in Lakemont CA. If caught, you may be pursued
by the association.
Are your trees beginning to grow around the metal wires that were
initially installed as support for the tree when it was younger? This could
put your tree in danger of dying or potentially having health issues and it
is recommended they be removed as soon as possible.
TIDBITS FROM YOUR RESIDENT LANDSCAPER:
Spring Seasonal Color - March is a great time to plant seasonal color for
those who want to enjoy some fresh new color! There will be a variety of
choices at your local nursery to pick from. Here are a couple of things to
consider prior to the fun planting part! One, check the bed space where
the color will be installed. It’s always a good idea to have four to six inches
of mixed soil as a good medium for the new bedding plants to grow in.
This makes it easier for the tender new root systems to absorb water and
nutrients, giving them a better chance to make you happy!
Equipment Check - Chances are the lawn equipment has not had regular
use thru the winter months. It is a good time to test everything to ensure
it is in proper working order. An important and sometimes overlooked
item is the mower blade. The key to a crisp look lawn is a sharp mower
blade. When the grass is “cut” versus “torn” it makes a big aesthetic
difference and that difference is a sharp blade!
A friendly reminder that the Lakemont Community is a deed-restricted
community and the fining policy will be implemented and enforced for
violations.
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Guest Parking: Parking in the community, on the street, for longer than a
48 hr period is prohibited.
Four Wheelers and ATV’s are not permitted to be used in any of the
common areas of Lakemont. If caught, the owner will be issued a warning
and then fines will begin to be issued on an occurrence-basis.
Owners are responsible for all tenants and fees they may accrue to
the property’s account. Any damages caused by such activity in the
community will also be charged to the property’s/owner’s account.
Four Wheeler and ATV Policy:
First Violation: Warning
Second Violation: $125
Each subsequent violation: $250
COVID 19 UPDATE
Our thoughts go out to everyone that has been impacted during this
challenging time. We hope that you are all safe and well while taking the
necessary precautions to stay that way.
Right now, the highest priority we have is keeping Lakemont safe. So,
with the utmost consideration of all of our residents, the parks and pools
will remain closed at this time. We will revisit and re-evaluate the decision
to reopen the parks and pools on June 1, 2021, following directives
received by the State of Texas and Fort Bend County.
* Parks and pools remain closed. Use/play at your own risk! *
We appreciate your patience while we go through this challenging time
and want everyone to remember that we are all going through this
together.
TRASH AND RECYCLING
Service Days: Best Trash provides trash services on Mondays and
Thursdays (Green waste is picked up every service day)
Tree Branch Criteria for Best Trash includes:
• Maximum of 4 ft in length
• Maximum of 3 in in diameter
• Branches must be bundled
• Bundles may not exceed 40 lbs
• Only 10 Bundles per household allowed, each service day
Heavy Trash is picked up on Thursdays only - one item per household a
week permitted.
A friendly reminder that trash cans cannot be stored in view, including
on the sides of the home. Please do not set your trashcans or trash at the
curb until after sundown, the evening before trash pick up day.
ANNUAL DUES
Assessments are due on January 1 st each year. THE LATE FEE FOR
ANNUAL DUES IS $50. An assessment is considered late after February
1 st . All annual assessments received after the due date are subject to the
late fee and 10% interest in the assessment amount owed.
CONSTRUCTION UPDATES
Lake Project: Rehabilitation has ended on Lake 8 and we are putting in
effort to make the surrounding area as beautiful as it used to be. Please
bear with us.
LAKEMONT’S ROOFING GUIDELINES
1. Per ARC Guidelines- Article IX, Section 24:
Roofing materials may include composition shingles, slate, clay or
concrete tile. Composition shingles must have a minimum warranty
period of 25 years. Composition shingle roofs must be comparable in
color to weathered wood shingles and comparable in surface textural
appearance to wood shingles.
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LAKEMONT PATROL
If you are having an emergency, please call 911. If you have a nonemergency
related concern that is taking place after the on-site
manager’s regular business hours, please report it to the Lakemont Patrol
number at 832-719-1047.
Residents who will be out of town for extended periods should
notify lakemontwatch@yahoo.com. Be sure to include your property
information. This will ensure that you have help keeping an eye on your
vacant home, thanks to onsite patrol.
Lakemont will prosecute all vandals, as it can be costly to the community
for repairs. We can save the community and ultimately you and your
neighbors, the cost of repairs by helping us reduce the occurrences.
We appreciate everyone’s cooperation on this matter. Please report any
vandalism, abuse to animals or other suspicious activity to Ruthie, your
on-site manager, at 832-595-6808, as well as Lakemont Patrol.
ON-SITE OFFICE SERVICES
The Lakemont community is blessed to have an on- site community
manager, who offers a wide range of services to our homeowner’s,
conveniently inside the neighborhood. Please feel free to visit Ruthie at
the on-site office if you have any questions or concerns regarding:
• Obtaining pool cards. New pool cards can be picked up from the Lake
House. Additional pool cards are $5. Homeowners must be current on
dues to obtain a pool card.
• Deed Restrictions or violation letters you have received.
• Assessments or balances owed to the association.
• Clubhouse reservations.
• Notifying of items that require attention or maintenance.
• And much more.
If you ever have any questions or concerns regarding your community,
Ruthie is always willing to assist you.
CLUBHOUSE AND RESERVATIONS
You can now book clubhouse reservations through the new community
website, www.lakemontcommunity.com. Going forward, clubhouse
reservations will strictly be made online.
To rent the Lakemont clubhouse, you must be a current resident of the
community, be up to date on your assessments and should submit the
application with required deposits and fees.
Renting the clubhouse requires a refundable $200 deposit and a nonrefundable
usage fee of $170, only payable by check or money order.
Homeowners are not guaranteed their reservation date until you confirm
the reservation with Ruthie, the on-site manager.
STAYING SAFE
While we enjoy a very safe neighborhood, outsiders may occasionally
come into the area looking for trouble. Please always be cautious and
aware of your surroundings. Never leave home without your cell phone,
in case of an emergency.
If something or someone appears to be out of the ordinary or suspicious
or makes you feel uncomfortable in any way, please call or text a
neighbor, friend or family member. If you see an unfamiliar car patrolling
the streets, do not ignore it. Report any suspicious activity to the nonemergency
number at 832-719-1047. If it is an emergency, please call
911. Our police are here to protect us and keep the community safe, but
they need our help at notifying them when suspicious activity is taking
place in the neighborhood.
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Speed Limits: Please be sure to obey all posted speed limit signs within the community. Please be
mindful and alert of children, pets, walkers, joggers, bicyclists who may be in the streets. Obeying
Street Signs: Be sure to come to a complete stop at all stop signs posted within the community.
Look both ways for children, pets or families, before proceeding through the intersection.
LAKEMONT SCHOOLS
The schools for the Lakemont community are a part of the Lamar school district. The
Lamar Consolidated School District’s main phone number 832-223-0000. The children in
our neighborhood attend McNeil Elementary, Briscoe Junior High, Wertheimer Junior High
and Foster Senior High. The website for Lamar ISD is www.lcisd.org. The website is easy to
follow and has any information you may need for your children.
MAIL SERVICES AND KEYS
Lost Mail? Sign up for Informed Delivery with USPS.com for free. Once signed up,
homeowners will be able to monitor all incoming mail. Keys to the mailboxes are provided
by the previous homeowner or by the local post office. The on-site office or management
company will not have access or keys to your mailbox.
EXTERIOR HOME IMPROVEMENTS
All exterior modifications or changes are subject to the ACC’s approval and must have an
application submit and approved before any work shall begin. The ACC applications can be
found on www.grahammanagementhouston.com.
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sure all the info is still good and that you want to stay on the list. If we do not hear back from
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time jobs. Responsibility for any work done by these teenagers is between those seeking
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10 TIPS FOR A CLEANER REFRIGERATOR
1. Create a homemade all-purpose cleaner by combining the following in a
gallon of hot water: 1 cup clear ammonia, ½-cup vinegar and ¼-cup baking
soda. Pour into a spray bottle or use from a bowl with a sponge. This norinse
formula is a degreaser that prevents mold and mildew. Wipe down the
entire refrigerator with this solution, including the drawers and shelves.
2. To prevent grease and odor buildup on top of the refrigerator after
you’ve cleaned it, just buff some paste wax into the surface.
3. Use toothpaste to remove tough stains. It contains a gentle abrasive
and has a pleasant odor.
4. To get those dust bunnies out from under the refrigerator, remove the
grill and run a yardstick covered with a pair of pantyhose underneath.
Also check the pan of water under the unit, since it can hold unpleasantsmelling
water.
5. To combat household odors, fill a clean old sock with activated charcoal
from an aquarium store, tie a knot in the top and place it in the back of
the refrigerator. This will last a month or two, depending on the size of
your refrigerator and how heavily you use it.
6. For a faster fix for odors, sprinkle vanilla extract on some cotton balls,
place in a shallow dish and put in the refrigerator. Orange extract also
works.
7. Eliminate lingering odors in your vegetable bins by putting a crumpled
piece of a brown paper grocery bag inside and leaving it for 48 hours. The
paper will absorb the odor.
8. Check for adequate tightness of the insulating seam around the door
by placing a lighted flashlight inside the refrigerator and closing the door.
Turn off the lights in the room (this should be done at night) and see if
any light escapes from the seams. This will help you pinpoint any leaks.
9. If you don’t keep your refrigerator full, fill a large bottle (at least a gallon)
with water and leave it in the refrigerator. It helps keep the refrigerator
cool and running efficiently.
10. Keep your refrigerator at 37 degrees. Source: www.hgtv.com
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April Gardening Tips
Mulch - If possible, buy Bagged Mulch. Bagging helps eliminate a great
many pests that die from various causes while in the bag. When you buy
‘loose’ mulch that is trucked to your home, you are also buying ants,
roaches, termites, etc…” Spend a little more on bagged material and save
lots of future pest problems. Keep your mulch at least 4” - 6” below the top
of your homes exposed foundation edge/side. This will aid in minimizing
pests in your home and allow for quick and accurate termite inspections.
Shrubs, Flowers and ground covers - Trim all shrubs/plants at least 12” -
18” back from your home. Do your best to create a plant free zone that is
18” - 24” wide around your home. The exception is your lawn - it can grow
up next to the slab as long as you keep it 4” - 6” below the top of the slab.
The most conducive to termite infestation are groundcover plantings,
growing high against your homes exterior or (especially) ivy that grows
on your walls.
Trees - Spray your trees at least twice annually. The spring spray
eliminates overwintering pests and fungi while preparing trees to resist
the pest onslaught of summer with residual pesticides. The fall spray also
kills pests from the summer, prevents most fungi from occurring over the
winter and puts your valuable asset off to a healthy winter’s dormancy.
Lawn - Spring is the perfect time to do a fungicide treatment to stop
brown patch in its tracks along with other fungi. If your lawn is thin and
weak in some areas, here are some important fundamentals: a) lawn
aeration” b) fertilization” c) weed control.
Most important is proper watering:
• Water once per week (unless you get a 1/2” rain or more - then do not
water.)
• Water heavily (1” - 2”) for total lawn coverage.
• In severe drought, water every 5th day.
• Water from 5 AM to 7 AM in the morning - NOT AT NIGHT.
• A heavy deep weekly watering makes the turf grow deeper, stronger
and more drought resistant roots.
• Less watering also saves you money!!
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WHEN IS EARTH DAY?
This observance always falls on April 22 nd . On Earth Day, enjoy the tonic
of fresh air, contact with the soil and companionship with nature! Walk
through the woods in search of emerging wildflowers and green moss.
Go outside, no matter what the weather!
Ever wondered how Earth Day started? This observance arose from an
interest in gathering national support for environmental issues. In 1970,
San Francisco activist John McConnell and Wisconsin Senator Gaylord
Nelson separately asked Americans to join in a grassroots demonstration.
McConnell chose the spring equinox (March 21, 1970) and Nelson chose
April 22 nd . Millions of people participated and today Earth Day continues
to be widely celebrated with events on both dates.
The most common practice of celebration is to plant new trees for Earth
Day. Other Earth Day activities and ideas are: Plant wildflowers, Go
native! Plants thrive when they’re natural to your area, bring nature into
the garden with plants that attract butterflies, try an organic vegetable
garden and conserve water.
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Caramel Popcorn with
Marshmallow
You could make this on National Caramel Popcorn Day April 6th!
INGREDIENTS:
23 large marshmallows
2 cups brown sugar
1/4 cup light corn syrup (such as Karo®)
1 cup butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 (3.5 ounce) packages microwave popcorn, popped
DIRECTIONS:
Cook and stir the marshmallows, brown sugar, corn syrup, butter
and vanilla extract together in a pot over medium-low heat until the
marshmallows are completely melted, 5 to 7 minutes.
Put the popcorn in a large bowl; pour the marshmallow mixture over the
popcorn and gently stir with a big spoon to coat.
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Oatmeal Raisin Toffee Cookies
You could make this on National Oatmeal Cookie Day April 30th!
INGREDIENTS:
1 cup butter, softened
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup white sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 cups rolled oats
1 cup raisins
1 cup crushed toffee candy
DIRECTIONS:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
In a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar and white sugar. Beat in
the eggs, one at a time then stir in the vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and
cinnamon, stir into the creamed mixture. Blend in the oatmeal, raisins and toffee
bits. Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheet. Bake for 8 to 10
minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes
before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
http://allrecipes.com
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