Kings Manor
Kings Manor Official Publication of the Kings Manor Homeowners Association
Volume 2, Issue 2
February 2007
Goings On in Kings Manor: IMPORTANT NOTICE CONCERNING WASTE SERVICE BILLING
Effective April 2007 the garbage collection fee will be added to the Sewer portion of the Water Bill. No more quarterly payments to Waste Management and no more stickers to place on your garbage can. The charge for Garbage Collection will be $11.25 monthly, added to the Sewer portion of the Water Bill. Collection days will remain Mondays and Thursdays only. Continue to use your garbage can with sticker until April.
Assessment Collection Schedule: Original Statement Mailed Assessments Due Late Penalty Charged Notice of Delinquency Notice of Liens Filed Attorney Demand Letters Suits Filed **Incur charges
November January February** March** April** May** July**
Assessments are due January 1st. If you cannot pay your assessment in full please call SCS Management at 281-463-1777 to set up an installment plan.
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Important Information: PLEASE READ!
Per the community’s deed restrictions, all Kings Manor/Park at Kings Manor residents are required to fill out an architectural application prior to the beginning of any exterior improvements on their property. This includes but is not limited to – painting of the home; installing patio covers, pools, fences, satellite dishes; driveway extensions; window screens; large scale landscaping and etc. To more effectively serve the community, the Board of Directors has elected to engage SCS Management Services to process all architectural applications. EFFECTIVE APRIL 1, 2007, the Kings Manor HOA will charge a $5.00 processing fee on ALL architectural applications. If the processing fee is not received with your application, the application will not be processed and will be returned until the fee is received. As a reminder it is REQUIRED that an approved application is received PRIOR to commencing any work. Beginning work without approval could be a costly measure on the individual’s part. To review your community’s documents or to obtain an architectural application please log on to: scsmgmt.com
Dates to Remember
February 14 Valentine’s Day March 6 HOA Annual Meeting of the Members 17 St. Patrick’s Day April or May Neighborhood Garage Sale, more information to come Pool season will soon be around the corner. There are a few things you need to remember: • Assessment fees must be paid • Register for your pool tags/current year stickers (2007) in order to gain entry into the pool area. More detailed information to follow
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Kings Manor BOARD OF DIRECTORS Kings Manor Bob Smith Donna Bingham Wilfred Allen Jim Bearden Bill Smallwood
President Secretary/Treasurer Director Director Director
The Kings Manor Board of Directors meets the third (3rd) Thursday of every month at the clubhouse at 6:30 pm. If you would like to address the board please contact SCS Management to be put on the agenda. Any questions? Call SCS at 281-463-1777 or contact us & we will forward any and all questions and/or comments
[email protected]
Park At Kings Manor Ann Wright Anne Fitzgerald Cinda Harris
President Secretary Treasurer
The Park at Kings Manor community meets quarterly the fourth (4th) Thursday of the month at the clubhouse starting at 7:00 pm. Please plan on attending these community meetings.
SCS MANAGEMENT SERVICES 281-463-1777 www.scsmgmt.com Association Manager Terrie Brown
[email protected], ext 7121 Service Manager Amanda Boles ......................
[email protected], ext 7134 Accounting Representative Linda Tilotta.............................. ltilottascsmgmt.com, ext 7130 Deed Restriction Inspector Pam Willis ............................
[email protected], ext 7136
Recycling
Recycling within a community is ALL or none. The cost for recycling is approximately $3.50 per home per month. This is in addition to the current amount being paid. With approximately 1100 homes currently in Kings Manor only 23 residents replied to our email survey noted in the December newsletter. With the majority of residents not in favor of a recycling program, it does not warrant pursuing this subject. If you would like the association to pursue recycling you will need to get a petition with 10% of the resident’s signatures, (110) and the Board will pursue it.
Ismael Diaz Jr., M.D. Important Numbers: To Report Streetlights Out................................ 1-800-368-3749 ..............................................................www.entergy-texas.com Montgomery County Sheriff Dispatch:................936-760-5800 .............................................................281-353-9791 Option 11 Harris County Police Dispatch:............................281-913-4500 Sex Offneders Search Page:..................records.txdps.state.tx.us ............................................................ www.familywatchdog.us Gas (Center Point Energy):................................... 713-659-2111 Electric (Entergy):............................................. 1-800-368-3749 Water (Kings Manor Mud):..................................713-983-3602 Water Emergencies Call:.......................................713-983-3604 Trash (Waste Management):.................................713-686-6666 Cable (Suddenlink (Was Cebridge):.....................877-423-2743 Sprint:................................................................ 1-800-788-3500 Montgomery Co. Missing Signs...........................936-521-8919 Stop Signs.............................................................281-577-8920 Harris County Hazard Waste.................................713-290-3000 ................................................. www.cleanwaterclearchoice.org
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Helpful Safety Hints
1. Keep a look out for strange vehicles and individuals who don’t belong on your street and in your neighborhood. 2. Know your police numbers, not just 911. Use the police number to report suspicious activity. (936-760-5800) 3. Lock your doors, close your garage doors and keep your fence gate shut and locked. 4. Light your yard at night. (Front and Back) 5. Keep your shrubs trimmed back. Don’t leave a place for someone to hide behind or have hidden access to your windows. 6. Report solicitors. There shouldn’t be anyone knocking on your door, especially after dark.
DON’T FORGET!
If you are planning any home improvements, addition or exterior change, please contact SCS for an Architectural Review application. Upon receipt of your form, the association will respond as quickly as possible. Compliance with our community guidelines is greatly appreciated. To obtain an application: call 281-463-1777 or go to our website at scsmgmt.com
Classifieds Lightly used greenhouse window. 3”x3” w/screens and opening windows. Cost $600, a steal at $100. Call 281-358-9507 for information.
Kings Manor Neighborhood Concerns
Recently we have had an unending practice of “wrapping” in Kings Manor. The “fun” of toilet papering homes. I am sure most adults feel that homes being “wrapped” between friends is ok, from time to time. But lately it has gone too far. Properties have been vandalized by eggs, “borrowed” builder signs, trees, trash and other things that they find. Cars have been scratched, house paint ruined, and plants broken. Remember there are repercussions of destroying other people’s property, even when it was done in “fun”. Parents please pass this on to your children so we can try to control it, thank you. Lets watch out for our neighbors, not just ourselves. If you see something that looks suspicious, pass it on to your neighbors so we can all be on watch. Let us know so we can pass on the information to our email connections within our community. If you think it is a police matter, call them ASAP. If you have any concerns or questions about Kings Manor, please contact Amanda at
[email protected], the Kings Manor Advisory Board at
[email protected] or plan to attend a meeting on the 3rd Thursday of each month.
CLUBHOUSE RENTAL
To use the Kings Manor clubhouse for your personal parties call Debbie Hays @281-358-2459. All HO fees must be currently paid up. Fee is $85 for the day with a $100 deposit. Payments and bookings must take place NO LATER than 7 days prior to the date of your party.
Classified Ads
Personal classifieds (one time sell items, such as a used bike...) run at no charge to Kings Manor residents, limit 30 words, please e-mail
[email protected] Business classifieds (offering a service or product line for profit) are $45, limit 40 words, please contact Peel, Inc. Sales Office @ 888-687-6444 or
[email protected].
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Did You Know?
• There’s an easy way to find 10% of a number without multiplying. Just move the decimal point in the number left by one place. 10% of 643 = 64.3 / 10% or 18 = 1.8 • The human heart beats about 100,000 times, and pumps 2,000 gallons of blood through 100,000 miles of organic tubing…in one day! • Tidal waves are caused by the forces of the moon, sun, and planets upon the tides as well as the wind as it moves over water.
Neighborhood Reminders
If you’ve misplaced your newsletter you can contact
[email protected] for contacts and numbers or go to PEELINC. com to look up past newsletters. If you would like to be on our email list for information and/or lost pets notices, please let us know. Basketball Court CLOSES at DUSK! Trails CLOSE at DUSK! Royal Crossing is 20 mph, SLOW DOWN!
Lost Your Pet? Be sure to make kmadvisorycomm@yahoo. com one of your contacts in your search. Let us know about your lost pet and we will send out an email to all in our contact list. We can all help to keep an eye out for your pet.
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VEHICLE SAFETY Park In Well Lighted Areas So You Can See Your Car And Its Surroundings From As Far As Possible. Have Your Car Key Ready Before You Approach The Car So You Do Not Make Yourself Vulnerable While Searching For The Right Key. Glance Into The Back Seat And Floorboards Of Your Car Before You Enter It To Check For Any One Who May Be Hiding Inside. Always Lock All Doors Whether You Are In Or Out Of Your Car. Keep The Windows Rolled Up Enough So An Arm Cannot Be Inserted Through The Opening. If You Think Someone Is Following You Do Not Go Home. Drive To The Nearest Police Or Fire Station, Open Gasoline Station Or Other Well Lighted Place Where There Should Be People To Help You. If Your Car Breaks Down Or Runs Out Of Gasoline Raise The Hood And Tie A White Cloth To The Door Handle To Signal For Help. Get Back Into The Car And Keep The Doors And Windows Locked. If Someone Stops, Ask That They Send Help. Do Not Accept Rides From Anyone.
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