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Copyright © 2016 Peel, Inc. Twin Creeks Homeowner's Association Newsletter - April 2016 1

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APRIL 2016 VOLUME 10, ISSUE 4

MessageFROM THE PRESIDENT

Hello my fellow neighbors! I wanted to give you an update on happenings in the neighborhood. We just had our annual meeting in March, where a review of the past year and some upcoming objectives of the HOA were discussed. You may download a copy of this presentation from our property manager’s site at http://hoasites.goodwintx.com/twn/Home.aspx. Also, we had a couple of special guest speakers – Cedar Park Mayor Matt Powell and Twin Creeks Club Manager Justin Jafarian. City growth is still going strong, attracting more attention from employers and retail. Also, many capital improvements are planned for the club. We had re-election of two Board members – both Debby Hackbarth (Treasurer) and I were re-elected to 3-year terms. We appreciated the confidence shown in us and want to continue to improve the neighborhood. The rest of the Board is as follows: Brandon Lind (Vice-President), Chuck Andersen (Secretary), and Bruce Roach (Director).

One improvement we are making is switching landscapers. We had previous contracted with Landscape Resources for maintaining turf, trees, and irrigation. Unfortunately, they just weren’t performing up to our expectations. After receiving bids from several contractors, we have picked Centex to be our new landscaper. Centex will oversee Taurus, specializing in irrigation and Chon, specializing in trees. You can already see

Chon’s work in the recent round of tree trimming throughout the community. We will save some money in the switch, but it was more about maintaining the community than saving money. Taking care of what we have the best we can will also lead to future savings.

As for new construction, our community is about 98% built-out towards 1000 households. We are a premium neighborhood in Cedar Park, surrounded by an excellently maintained golf course, and our home prices reflect it. As our water supply concerns subside and the watering restrictions ease, I would ask that those residents who have neglected their lawns work on getting them in better shape. Our fences are in better shape overall, but work still needs to be done to bring some into compliance with our CCRs.

Finally, looking to goals in 2016, the HOA wants to concentrate on many items: (1) work with the Country Club to address homeowner’s complaints, (2) cleaning of the rock wall and other improvements in and around the community, and (3) landscape / irrigation improvements. This year should keep us pretty busy and I want to thank all of those in advance who will help support our endeavors to keep our community the best in Cedar Park.

Ross Burns

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Brian and Shannon Tweedt, Neighborhood Watch Co-ChairpersonsHome Safety Information

If you are concerned about residential burglaries in your neighborhood, you do not have to feel powerless to change the situation. Most residential burglars look for crimes of opportunity. They pick what appears to be an easy mark. There are many steps that you can take to keep your home and your neighborhood safe. The most important step is for you and your neighbors to work together.

What can you do?• Never allow people you do not know into your home, such as a

door-to-door sales person, a person asking to use the phone or looking for a supposed neighbor.

• Always keep your doors and windows locked day and night. • Never leave your garage door open. • Don't have your valuables visible through windows. • Keep ladders locked in the garage. Burglars can use them for access

to otherwise inaccessible second story windows. • Don't forget when going on vacation to hold or to have someone

pick up your mail/newspapers. • Don't hide a key outside for visiting friends and relatives. • Don't advertise new gifts or purchases. Break up the cartons before

leaving them at the curb. • Call the police immediately when you see suspicious persons or

activities

BLOCK CAPTAIN POSITIONS STILL NEEDEDWe are still in need of Block Captains for a handful of streets. Please

contact Twin Creeks Neighborhood Watch Chairpersons, Brian & Shannon Tweedt, at [email protected] to discuss volunteering.• We are still in need of Block Captains for a handful of streets.

Please contact Twin Creeks Neighborhood Watch Chairpersons, Brian & Shannon Tweedt, at [email protected] to discuss volunteering.

• Block Captains For the Following Streets Are Needed:• The Gardens: 2500’s Farleigh Lane• The Reserve: Hidden Hills Ln, Millstream Dr, Shadow Canyon

Dr, Sugar Maple Ct & The Condos Thank you,~ Shannon & Brian Tweedt Co-Chairpersons Twin Creeks Neighborhood Watch

Every Neighbor Should Report Every Crime Every Time!

TWIN CREEKS NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH NEWS…

Karen Calvert, Communications Committee ChairEach month we will put the spotlight on a new DCCR (or group

of DCCRs). All DCCRs can be located on the Goodwintx.com site under Governing Documents within the Twin Creeks neighborhood.

This month the spotlight is on DCCRs 2.14 (Drainage) and 2.20 (Animals).

Do you have a drainage problem in your yard? You might want to check this out…

DCCR 2.14 states: “Established drainage patterns within the Subdivision may not be altered, except by Declarant, unless adequate provision is made for proper drainage and the alteration is approved in writing by the Architectural Control Committee. If the natural grade must be altered on any Lot, the alterations must be approved in advance by the Architectural Control Committee. In conjunction with the alteration of the natural grade of any Lot, the Architectural Control Committee will have the authority to require the construction of retaining walls in a location and utilizing materials approved by the Architectural Control Committee.”

Here’s what the HOA says about our pets…DCCR 2.20 states: “No kennel or other facility for raising or

boarding dogs or other animals for commercial purposes will be permitted on any Lot. The keeping of ordinary household pets, such as dogs and cats, not to exceed three in number, is allowed, and the puppies, kittens, or other offspring of any permitted household pets may be kept for a period not in excess of 12 weeks, provided however, that no commercial breeding of such pets is permitted. No poultry, livestock or exotic animals may be kept on any Lot. All pets must be kept on the Owner’s Lot and may not be allowed to roam loose. No pet will be permitted to make an unreasonable amount of noise, or to cause any nuisance to any other resident of the Subdivision or any other Lot .”

(Declaration of Covenants, Conditions & Restrictions)

A SPOTLIGHT ON DCCRs

It’s spring and our children will be playing outside more…let’s all be more cautious and watch for children that may be playing in or near the streets---especially around the circles and Grand Oaks Loop which gets a lot of traffic.

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It’s officially Spring! Are you getting ready to plant a garden? Here are some tips for the month of April from www.resolutiongardens.com, www.centraltexasgardening.net/calendar.htm and www.naturalgardeneraustin.com in case you are wondering what to do:• Fertilize your lawn after you have mowed it twice• Use a complete fertilizer if you are gardening in a particular spot

for the first time (e.g. 10-10-10). A nitrogen fertilizer can be used after that.

• Azaleas should be fertilized and be sure to check roses and ornamentals for powdery mildew

• In early April you can plant the following vegetables: lima beans, snap beans, beets, chard, black-eyed peas, summer squash, tomatoes, cucumber, peppers and sweet corn

• In late April cantaloupe, sweet potatoes, eggplant, pumpkin, and watermelon can be planted

• Herb seeds or plants can be planted• Warm season flowers can be planted (perennials, annual flowers,

flowering shrubs)• Wait until the end of the month to plant caladiums• April should be the latest time to plant shrubsHappy planting!

Karen Calvert, Communications Committee Chair

It’s Officially Spring! April Lawn and Garden To-Dos

TC Spring Garage SaleTime to clean out the attic and the garage!

Our Spring GARAGE SALE is just a few weeks away---

WHEN: Saturday, April 23, 2016(watch for signs in the neighborhood)

The Twin Creeks HOA Communications Committee is looking for volunteers that would like to be part of the Twin Creeks HOA Communications Committee.

The Communications Committee works with the HOA Board to promote communication throughout the community leveraging various media means such as the TC HOA monthly newsletter and Nextdoor.com

If you are interested, send me an email at [email protected] or send a note via Nextdoor.com

Karen Calvert, HOA Communications Committee Chair

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If you would like to take a drive to see the Bluebonnets (Texas’ State Flower) and other beautiful wildflowers, here are some great places to go:• Ennis has one of the oldest bluebonnet trails and has been

designated the “Official Bluebonnet City of Texas”. If you visit between April 1st – 30th, you can drive over 40 miles of mapped trails sponsored by the garden club. For more information, go to www.visitennis.org/bluebonnet.htm.

• Visit Miracle Acres and Chappell Hill in Brenham and drive along the Bluebonnet Trail to see miles of scenic roads and wildflowers. Interested, check out www.visitbrenhamtexas.com/plan/wildflower-watch.html.

• Muleshoe Bend in Spicewood, Texas offers fields of Bluebonnets along with bike trails, horseback riding and campgrounds. For more information, go to: www.lcra.org/parks/recreation-areas/pages/muleshoe-bend.aspx.

• Check out Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center which has wildflower days daily through May 31, 2016. Along with

Do You Like WildFLowers? Me Too!Here Are Some Suggested Places to Go to See Them

wildflowers, the center offers nature trails, art exhibits, tree swings in the Arboretum, and more. Visit www.wildflower.org for more information.

• Visit Wildseed Farms in Fredericksburg, TX for their Wildflower Celebration, April 2 – 17, 2016. You will see acres of bluebonnets and poppies, enjoy a stroll through their butterfly garden, check out the nursery filled with many plants and trees, or stop by their new Wedding Oak Winery. For more information, go to www.wildseedfarms.com .

• If you are interested in Red Poppies, you can visit the Red Poppy Festival in Georgetown April 22 – 24, 2016. Although the Red Poppy no longer grows wild in Georgetown, the residents have planted many throughout the community which you can tour as part of the festival. Check out www.poppy.georgetown.org for more information.Enjoy!

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