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<strong>Williamsburg</strong> <strong>Settlement</strong><br />
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WILLIAMSBURG SETTLEMENT INFO<br />
WILLIAMSBURG SETTLEMENT MAINTENANCE ASSOCIATION<br />
www.wsmaonline.org<br />
BOARD MEMBERS<br />
President Bill Petry 281-347-6465<br />
Landscaping and Meeting Room Setup<br />
Secretary/Treasurer/Webmaster Dave Ellis 281-347-2580<br />
Email Communications and Newsletter,<br />
Elec Repairs, Keys, Clubhouse and Pool Rental<br />
and Maintenance<br />
UTILITIES<br />
Centerpoint Energy 713-207-2222<br />
Gas Problems 713-659-2111<br />
Reliant Energy 713-207-1111<br />
Street Lights - not working 713-207-2222<br />
Street Repairs 281-463-6300<br />
MUD #61 281-347-8686<br />
MUD #62 281-347-8686<br />
Director - Vice President Niki Dillon 832-913-9380<br />
Yard of the Month Co Chair<br />
Director Shelley Morales 512-695-4466<br />
Yard of the Month Co Chair<br />
Director Lance Gordon 281-347-4782<br />
Flags, Perimeter Fence Maintenance<br />
For all other issues, please contact:<br />
CREST MANAGEMENT Switchboard 281-579-0761<br />
Cindy Bojé 281-945-4668<br />
Welcoming Committee<br />
Chair Volunteer Nick Damian 832-488-8453<br />
Swim Team Katy Hall 713-569-4530<br />
Ladies Tennis Leagues Karen Mace 281-347-4058<br />
Men’s Tennis Liaison Mark Enns 281-347-6579<br />
Frank Nguyen 281-704-1625<br />
TAXING AUTHORITIES<br />
Harris Co. Appraisal Dist. 713-683-9200<br />
Waller Co. Appraisal Dist. / KISD Tax 281-391-3188<br />
SCHOOLS<br />
KISD Administration KISD 281-396-6000<br />
Transportation 281-396-7560<br />
Winborn Elem. 281-237-6650<br />
Morton Ranch Jr. High 281-237-7400<br />
Morton Ranch High School 281-237-7800<br />
Katy High School 281-237-6700<br />
IMPORTANT NUMBERS<br />
EMERGENCIES 911<br />
Sheriff Non-Emergency Dispatch 713-221-6000<br />
HCESD-48 Fire Dept. (Information Calls) 281-599-8888<br />
Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital 281-644-7000<br />
Poison Control 800-764-7661<br />
Animal Control 281-999-3191<br />
Harris County Health Dept. 713-526-1841<br />
BOARD MEETINGS • 3rd Tuesday of each month.<br />
NEWSLETTER DEADLINE: submittals to Dave Ellis (dave@daveellis.com) by the 20th of each month<br />
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WILLIAMSBURG SETTLEMENT NEWS & EVENTS<br />
Wishing you all a Happy New Year!<br />
Your Board of Directors would like to wish each and every one of our residents a safe and<br />
happy holiday and that good fortune will be your companion throughout the year.<br />
NEW YEAR’S EVE FIREWORKS<br />
As New Year’s Eve approaches we once again ask residents not<br />
to spoil it for others by letting off fireworks in the subdivision.<br />
We know they are fun, but please consider your neighbors,<br />
many of whom, especially those with pets and young children<br />
who even on New Year’s Eve are in bed trying to sleep and<br />
become really disturbed by these fireworks. If you have an<br />
irresistible urge set off some off yourselves, please go to a safe<br />
area outside of our subdivision to do so. The best approach<br />
is to attend a professionally organized firework show. The<br />
Fireworks page (www.hcfmo.net/fireworks.aspx) of the Harris<br />
County Fire Marshal’s website has a lot of information on the<br />
use of fireworks within the County and should be consulted as<br />
we approach the holiday.<br />
ONE NEW BOARD MEMBER<br />
AND TWO REMAINING VACANCIES!<br />
The recent resignations of James Kelley and CO Holt, following<br />
closely behind Jim Calvert’s departure left the Board with<br />
three openings! We are fortunate that one of these positions<br />
has been filled by Lance Gordon through the <strong>2022</strong> term of one<br />
of these two former directors. The other two positions remain<br />
open.<br />
Lance doesn’t need any introduction to long-term <strong>Settlement</strong><br />
residents as he was a Board member from 2005 through 2011<br />
and for a few years during that period served as our President.<br />
Lance will also be managing the maintenance of our perimeter<br />
fence and the flags at our entrances.<br />
Homeowner Associations are designed to allow homeowners<br />
to self-govern the neighborhoods in which they reside and a<br />
periodic turnover of directors is a usual and beneficial part<br />
of this process. It opens the opportunity for the Board to be<br />
periodically refreshed by bringing in new people with different<br />
skill sets and ideas. The remaining vacancies provide an<br />
opportunity for any of our homeowners, including the ladies<br />
in our community, to become a director on our Board. The role<br />
a new director will play will depend on the fit between his or<br />
her interests and skills and the tasks that need to be covered.<br />
If one of the open positions on our Board is of interest to<br />
you, please contact Cindy, our community manager at Crest<br />
(CindyB@Crest-Management.com 281-945-4668).<br />
CHRISTMAS YARD OF THE MONTH<br />
DECORATING CONTEST WINNERS<br />
The winners of the annual Christmas Yard Decorating Contest<br />
will be published in the February Newsletter.<br />
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CLUBHOUSE RENTAL DEPOSIT INCREASE<br />
As reported below in the November 16 th WSMA Board meeting<br />
minutes, renters of the clubhouse big room will be required to<br />
post larger security deposits in <strong>2022</strong>. This increase is intended to<br />
ensure adequate coverage for any unusual cleaning services that<br />
may be required following a party. As in the past, these deposits<br />
are fully refundable to renters who take care of our facility and<br />
leave it undamaged and at least as clean as it was prior to their<br />
use! The privilege that our residents have of renting the clubhouse<br />
for their parties at a price, which is significantly below market<br />
rates is a major perk of being a <strong>Settlement</strong> resident!<br />
JANUARY REMINDERS<br />
Finally, for the procrastinators among us, don’t delay too long<br />
in putting away those Christmas decorations for another year<br />
and remember that the <strong>2022</strong> maintenance fee becomes due on<br />
<strong>January</strong> 1 st . Accounts that are still unpaid on <strong>January</strong> 31 st become<br />
delinquent at which point penalties begin to accrue. Those who<br />
need to spread this expense over a number of months can contact<br />
Laura, our Crest accountant, who can customize a payments plan<br />
to fit your budget. Her contact information is on your invoice as<br />
well as on the Crest page of the WSMA website. - Happy NewYear!<br />
PET ID TAGS<br />
Folks - as soon as the vet gives<br />
your young pets their Rabies shot<br />
remember to get their ID tags. The<br />
Rabies tag lists the name, phone<br />
number and address of the vet. So!<br />
All you need to do is put the Rabies<br />
tag onto the pet’s collar and leave<br />
it there all the time. That way, if<br />
the pet gets loose, anyone finding<br />
him or her can look at the tag to<br />
see the vet’s phone number and<br />
call to report the lost animal. Better<br />
yet, add another tag to your pet’s collar that lists the dog or cat’s<br />
name and your own phone number or address. You can get these<br />
from any pet store. When a pet has these but goes astray, anyone<br />
finding it can call you and you can go get him or her right away.<br />
Your pet will be very glad to see you! A happy pet is a loving pet.<br />
STREET LIGHT OUTAGES<br />
To report a burned out streetlight, any resident may call<br />
CenterPoint directly at 713-207-2222. However, for those with<br />
Internet access, you may also make this report on-line. For those<br />
interested, you can go to http://cnp.centerpointenergy.com/<br />
outage. Then enter your contact details so that they can get back<br />
to you if more information is required. On the following page<br />
enter the details of the light(s) with the problem. Just as you<br />
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would if reporting the outage via the telephone, you will need<br />
to provide the street address where the light is located and the<br />
6-digit number that is prominently displayed on the front of the<br />
pole. Under normal circumstances the crew will be out to fix the<br />
problem within 7 working days.<br />
Anyone noticing a streetlight that is out or has some other<br />
malfunction is encouraged to report the problem to CenterPoint<br />
via either of these two methods without delay. Our Association is<br />
charged for every streetlight each month, irrespective of whether<br />
or not the light is functioning. So please help us get value for your<br />
hard earned money!<br />
WILLIAMSBURG SETTLEMENT<br />
CLUBHOUSE AND POOL RENTAL<br />
The Clubhouse is available for rental for non-profit activities to all<br />
residents in good standing with the Association. The fees are as<br />
follows:<br />
BIG ROOM RENTAL FEE:<br />
Up to 49 people - $50 plus a refundable security deposit of $200<br />
50-100 people - $75 plus a refundable security deposit of $400<br />
Dr. Brad McCary, DVM<br />
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When alcohol is served* or the party includes 20 or more attendees<br />
between the ages of 13 to 21 who are unaccompanied by their<br />
family members the $400 deposit applies.<br />
SMALL ROOM RENTAL FEE:<br />
Up to 20 people - $30 (Small Room is 17’ X 15’ and rental does<br />
not include kitchen)<br />
Plus a refundable security deposit of $50<br />
*Note that when alcohol is served, two security guards must also<br />
be on duty. The requirement for two is mandated by the Sheriff’s<br />
Department.<br />
The charge for the security guards, which is paid directly to<br />
the officers, is the responsibility of the resident requesting the<br />
rental. Also, if there are more than 20 young people between the<br />
ages of 13 and 21 unaccompanied by their family members the<br />
Association requires one responsible adult for every 10 of these<br />
young persons to act as chaperones.<br />
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POOL RENTAL<br />
During Pool Hours:<br />
• Only 1 group at a time.<br />
• Parties must be scheduled at least 2 weeks ahead of time.<br />
• Parties held during open hours are restricted to 20 or fewer<br />
persons (adults and children) who will be entering the pool and<br />
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• In the event that the total number of persons in the pool<br />
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an additional lifeguard be added for the duration of the party.<br />
The charge for this additional guard will be $26 per hour. If no<br />
provision has been made for an additional lifeguard then the<br />
number of party members entering the pool must be limited such<br />
that the total number of people in the pool at any time (including<br />
regular pool users who are not in the party) does not exceed 50.<br />
• Two responsible adults must be in the pool area at all times<br />
acting as chaperons to ensure the good behavior of all members<br />
of the party.<br />
• Party to be over and the area cleaned up by pool closing at 8 PM.<br />
After hours:<br />
• Parties must be scheduled at least 2 weeks ahead of time.<br />
• Rental fee 1-49 people $ 50<br />
50 plus $ 75<br />
• Private pool parties may only be scheduled on days on which the<br />
pool is open. The parties may start at 8 PM and must end, the area<br />
cleaned up and the facility vacated by the scheduled end of the<br />
party, either 10 PM or 11 PM as selected on the booking form. The<br />
lifeguards will clear the pool 15 minutes prior to end time.<br />
• One responsible adult for every 10 persons under the age of<br />
21 must be in the pool area at all times acting as chaperones to<br />
ensure the good behavior of all members of the party.<br />
• Lifeguards will be booked by the Association from the pool<br />
management company. There will be a minimum of 2 lifeguards<br />
plus an additional guard for every 20 persons in excess of 50 who<br />
will be entering the pool. The per-lifeguard hourly fee is $26.<br />
• The cost for the lifeguards will be added to the rental fee and<br />
will be payable by the renter to the Association at the time the<br />
booking is confirmed.<br />
• A $150 refundable deposit is required. (No exceptions!)<br />
For clubhouse and pool availability refer to the Clubhouse<br />
Bookings page of the Association web site, www.wsmaonline.org<br />
then to make a reservation please complete the pool entries on<br />
the on-line Clubhouse Booking Form.<br />
2. When it is within a fully enclosed vehicle.<br />
3. When it is on the premise of the custodian and the animal does<br />
not have access to sidewalk to street.<br />
While it may be nice to have your animal out in the yard while you work<br />
or play, it is against the law, unless the animal is properly restrained.<br />
Let’s all help keep our community a safe and comfortable place<br />
for all our residents by being responsible pet owners. This will not<br />
only protect anyone who may be walking or bicycling in the area,<br />
but also the pet owner who could be held legally responsible or<br />
possibly sued for failing to properly restrain their pet.<br />
KATY AREA PLAYGROUP<br />
A Katy area playgroup for stay at home moms and their infantpreschool<br />
aged children in the <strong>Williamsburg</strong> area meets every<br />
Monday at different locations. If you interested in participating<br />
or finding out more about the playgroup, please contact the<br />
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Animals that are not properly restrained pose a threat to all our<br />
residents. While you may know your pet is friendly, an animal<br />
running at someone who is walking by is very scary for that person.<br />
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<strong>January</strong> <strong>2022</strong> | <strong>Williamsburg</strong> <strong>Settlement</strong>
DRAFT MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF WILLIAMSBURG<br />
SETTLEMENT MAINTENANCE ASSOCIATION, INC., NOVEMBER 16, 2021<br />
A meeting of the Board of Directors of the <strong>Williamsburg</strong> <strong>Settlement</strong><br />
Maintenance Association, Inc. was held on Tuesday, November 16,<br />
2021, at 5:30 PM at the <strong>Williamsburg</strong> <strong>Settlement</strong> clubhouse, 1602<br />
Hoyt, Katy, Texas 77449.<br />
ATTENDANCE<br />
Board Members present were Niki Dillon, Dave Ellis, Lance Gordon,<br />
Shelley Morales and Bill Petry.<br />
Also, in attendance was Cindy B. representing Crest Management.<br />
With a quorum being established, the meeting was called to order at<br />
5:30 PM.<br />
SECRETARY REPORT - APPROVAL OF MINUTES<br />
The minutes from the October 19, 2021, Board meeting were<br />
presented and a motion was made, seconded and unanimously<br />
carried to accept the minutes without change.<br />
HOMEOWNER CONCERNS<br />
There were two homeowners in attendance at this month’s meeting<br />
only to observe.<br />
APPOINTMENT OF OFFICERS<br />
Since the last Board meeting, CO Holt has resigned, leaving the Board<br />
without an acting President. A motion was made, seconded and<br />
unanimously carried to appoint Bill Petry as President and Niki Dillon<br />
as Vice President. Their Board member terms will not change.<br />
COMMITTEE REPORTS<br />
Welcoming of New Residents - Dave Ellis reported that since the report<br />
presented at the October meeting five new residents have been added<br />
to the welcoming list and all new residents on the list have received a<br />
visit. A copy of the report was provided in the Board packets.<br />
FINANCIAL REVIEW<br />
Dave Ellis presented a report of the October 31, 2021, financials. As<br />
of this date, the money in the bank totaled $760,018.72. This figure<br />
includes checking and Account Registry CDs (CDAR)s which together<br />
constitute the funds required to cover both operating expenses and<br />
the necessary reserve to fund maintenance and replacement of the<br />
Association’s capital assets. The delinquency total as of October 31,<br />
2021, was $32,359.05.<br />
placement yard signs for the three award winners and will determine<br />
whether to refurbish them or purchase signs to be left at the winner’s<br />
homes.<br />
NEW BUSINESS<br />
Big Room Door Threshold Modifications - Bill Petry reported that<br />
Spears Renovations will make the modifications to the threshold after<br />
Thanksgiving. After a discussion, the Board will review the different options<br />
between a solid rubber mold or sweeper to be placed under the door.<br />
Increase to Big Room Rental Deposit - The Board discussed the fact<br />
that the cost to rectify any damage that is incurred by a rental party<br />
has increased considerably in recent years and perhaps it is time<br />
to increase the security deposit for the Big Room to more closely<br />
match what might be required for carpet and other cleaning services<br />
should these be required. The view was expressed that increased<br />
deposits might also encourage homeowners who rent the facility to<br />
be mindful to avoid additional cleaning fees. After a considerable<br />
discussion the Board decided that it was time to revisit the deposit<br />
policy and a motion was made, seconded and unanimously carried<br />
to increase the deposit to $200 for parties with 49 or fewer attendees<br />
and $400 for parties in excess of 50 and the other existing conditions<br />
to which the higher deposit applies. The new deposit policy will be<br />
effective immediately for all new reservations for parties to be held<br />
after <strong>January</strong> 1, <strong>2022</strong>. The Board agreed that any existing <strong>2022</strong><br />
reservations will be grandfathered in at the previous rates.<br />
Additional Mosquito Fogging - Dave Ellis informed the Board that<br />
the mosquito fogging contract ran through October 31st however,<br />
the Association has continued to receive weekly service at the same<br />
per-visit fee. After a discussion, a motion was made, seconded and<br />
unanimously agreed to continue with the fogging while mosquitos<br />
continue to be troublesome.<br />
Pool Perimeter Fencing - Dave Ellis reported that there is some<br />
corrosion and one or two other issues on a few sections of the iron<br />
fencing around the pool. He informed the Board that he has contacted<br />
the Texas Fence Company, which installed it asking it for a proposal<br />
for them to inspect it and provide a quote for recommend repairs.<br />
ADJOURNMENT TO EXECUTIVE SESSION - With no further business<br />
to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned into executive<br />
session at 6:32 PM.<br />
OLD BUSINESS<br />
A. Decisions approved by email vote since the last meeting<br />
a. Approval of adding an additional camera in the main hallway in the<br />
amount of $513.35<br />
b. Approval of pump room ceiling repair in the amount of $670<br />
B. Status of Ongoing Projects<br />
a. Camera System Expansion - Bill Petry reported that ASI has<br />
completed the camera installation around the amenity complex and<br />
parking lot.<br />
b. Hallway Flooring Installation - Dave Ellis reported that Radical<br />
Construction will begin the epoxy floor installation on November 22 nd .<br />
The clubhouse will be closed November 22 nd -26 th to allow the epoxy<br />
to cure.<br />
C. Christmas Holiday Yard Contest Planning Update - Niki Dillon<br />
reported that the committee will submit the flyers to Dave Ellis for<br />
email distribution. The Committee will inspect the current reusable<br />
Delinquencies - Six accounts remain on the trash suspension list.<br />
Deed Restriction Enforcement - Cindy B. reviewed the Enforcement Action<br />
Report with the Board. There was no action to be taken this month.<br />
Attorney Action Report - Cindy B. reviewed the Attorney Action Report<br />
with the Board. There was no action to be taken this month.<br />
Architectural Review Committee - A copy of the Exterior Modification<br />
Report was provided in the Board packets.<br />
ADJOURNMENT<br />
There were no homeowners present to hear a summary of the<br />
executive session. The Board does not meet in December; therefore,<br />
the next meeting will be held on <strong>January</strong> 18, <strong>2022</strong>.<br />
With no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was<br />
adjourned at 6:38 PM.<br />
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JUST FOR TODAY<br />
By Dear Abby<br />
This is one of the more popular requested columns<br />
from the famous advice columnist Dear Abby. Read<br />
on: “Today is the day we have an opportunity to<br />
discard destructive old habits for healthy new ones<br />
and with that in mind, I will share Dear Abby’s often-requested<br />
list of New Year’s Resolutions, which<br />
were adapted by my late mother, Pauline Phillips,<br />
from the original credo of Al-Anon:<br />
LIFE IS THE MOMENT WE’RE LIVING RIGHT NOW.<br />
JUST FOR TODAY<br />
I will live through this day only. I will not brood about yesterday<br />
or obsess about tomorrow. I will not set far-reaching<br />
goals or try to overcome all of my problems at once.<br />
I know that I can do something for 24 hours that would<br />
overwhelm me if I had to keep it up for a lifetime.<br />
JUST FOR TODAY<br />
I will be happy. I will not dwell on thoughts that<br />
depress me. If my mind fills with clouds, I will<br />
chase them away and fill it with sunshine.<br />
JUST FOR TODAY<br />
I will refrain from improving anybody<br />
but myself.<br />
JUST FOR TODAY<br />
I will accept what is. I will face reality. I will correct those<br />
things that I can correct and accept those I cannot.<br />
JUST FOR TODAY<br />
I will improve my mind. I will read something<br />
that requires effort, thought and concentration.<br />
I will not be a mental loafer.<br />
JUST FOR TODAY<br />
I will make a conscious effort to be agreeable. I<br />
will be kind and courteous to those who cross<br />
my path and I’ll not speak ill of others. I will<br />
improve my appearance, speak softly and not<br />
interrupt when someone else is talking.<br />
JUST FOR TODAY<br />
I will gather the courage to do what is right and<br />
take responsibility for my own actions.<br />
JUST FOR TODAY<br />
I will do something positive to improve my<br />
health. If I’m a smoker, I’ll quit. If I am overweight,<br />
I will eat healthfully - if only just for today.<br />
And not only that, I will get off the couch<br />
and take a brisk walk, even if it’s only around<br />
the block.
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Glazed Apple<br />
Cream Pie<br />
INGREDIENTS:<br />
1/2 cup white sugar<br />
1/2 cup milk<br />
1/2 cup heavy cream<br />
1/4 cup butter<br />
2 tablespoons cornstarch<br />
2 tablespoons milk<br />
1 teaspoon vanilla extract<br />
2 tart apples - peeled, cored and sliced<br />
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour<br />
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon<br />
1 (15 ounce) package pastry for double-crust pie<br />
1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar<br />
1 tablespoon milk<br />
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract<br />
1 tablespoon butter, softened<br />
DIRECTIONS:<br />
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine 1/2 cup sugar, 1/2 cup milk, 1/2 cup cream and 1/4 cup butter. Heat until butter is<br />
melted, stirring occasionally. In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch, 2 tablespoons milk and vanilla; stir into saucepan. Cook<br />
until thickened, stirring constantly. Remove from heat, and set aside to cool slightly.<br />
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). In a medium bowl, combine the apples, flour and cinnamon. Mix well. Line a 9<br />
inch pie pan with pie dough. Pour thickened filling mixture into pastry-lined pie pan. Arrange apple mixture evenly over filling.<br />
Top with second crust, seal and flute the edges. Cut slits in top crust. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes or until crust is golden brown and<br />
apples are tender. Cool for at least 30 minutes.<br />
In small bowl, combine confectioners’ sugar, 1 tablespoon milk, 1/4 teaspoon vanilla and 1 tablespoon softened butter. Blend until<br />
smooth; pour evenly over warm pie. Refrigerate for at least 1 1/2 hours before serving (longer is better). Source: allrecipes.com<br />
Chinese New Year<br />
Chocolate Candy<br />
INGREDIENTS:<br />
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips<br />
2 cups butterscotch chips<br />
2 1/2 cups dry-roasted peanuts<br />
4 cups chow mein noodles<br />
DIRECTIONS:<br />
Butter a 9x13 inch dish. Melt chocolate and butterscotch chips<br />
in the top of a double boiler over simmering water. Remove<br />
from heat and stir in peanuts. Stir in noodles until all is well<br />
coated. Press into prepared dish. Chill until set; cut into<br />
squares. Source: allrecipes.com<br />
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