Updated – July 21, 2008
HOA Meeting..."On the 16th of July, the third HOA meeting for 2008 was held. Check out the "Minutes of the Meeting" under "Our Homeowners Association" tab above."
Community Garage Sale...The next Community Garage Sale is scheduled for October 18, 2008 - 8:00am - 3:00pm.
Next HOA Meeting...The next meeting is scheduled for September 17, 2008 at 6:30pm at the Pecan Grove Country Club. Mark the date on your calendar.
Treasurer's Reports...Check out the Treasurer's Reports in the Residence section of the website on the Member's Page. If you forgot your Username and Password, contact Kristi Buenger at Crest via her email kristi@crest-management.com .
Travis High School Parents and Students: Barnes and Noble in First Colony is hosting a Travis ProGrad Bookfair Fundraiser, August 1, 2, and 3 (Fri, Sat & Sun). Princeton Review will be in the store on Saturday August 2 from 2 to 4pm to do a presentation on college review and admissions. A question and answer period is included. Incoming juniors will be interested in the Princeton Review information.
Just mention Travis ProGrad when you make your purchases, and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to Travis ProGrad.
Updated – July 7, 2008
New Feature...We have added a Waterside Estates Blog to the website entitled ":Waterside Chatter". Now you will be able to express your comments on any subject and open it up to the entire Waterside Estates Forum. Click on the link at the bottom of the Home Page and save it in the "Favorites File" in your browser.
Next HOA Meeting...Our next meeting of the HOA will be on July 16th in the Community Meeting at Pecan Grove Country Club at 6:30 PM. Guest speakers will be someone from (a) MUD 118 (b) Regency Construction (Kroger shopping center) and (c) the Dept. of Emergency Preparedness.
New Manager...Katie Schlect has left Crest Management. She has been replaced by Kristi Buenger, Community Manager. The Assistant Manager is...Laura Pate.
Crest Management Company
17171 Park Row, Suite 310
Houston, Texas 77084
Office: 281-945-4617
Fax: 281-579-7062
www.crest-management.com
Tennis Club...All ladies interested in playing tennis are invited on Tuesday Mornings at 7:30 am. for the summer and then 9:00 am in the fall after school starts. We already have four that play now but need four more. Come bring your racquet and some balls and lets have some fun. Please e-mail Mary Burgess at lemburg5@aol.com for more information
Updated – June 30, 2008
Lake Brazos, Hawkins, Palestine Block Party...On Saturday, the 28th approximately 25 adult residents and their children gathered together for their first block party at Waterside Estates. The weather was perfect and the breeze made it even better. Getting to know each other and sharing stories was fantastic. All agreed to make this the first of many block parties and even plan to have "dinner out" nights for the adults. For more photos of the event, click on this link... http://www.georgesepe.com/lake-brazos-block-party/2008/july-2008.html
Updated – June 26, 2008
Lake Project...Looks like the lake project is coming to an end. It appears that all the block have been laid and that the "cleanup" process is underway. It appears that earlier estimates of 4-5 months for completion were very much overstated. Unofficially, I found out that it all cost $1.7 million dollars.
In addition, a lot landscape is being graded and grass seed is being sprayed and the broken block is disappearing!"
Pick It Up...Sometimes I find the nuisance Chronicle marketing newspaper on my lawn or along the curb and I know I already received my issue. I pick it up and put it into my rubbish pail. I don't wait for it to blow down the street to my neighbors. Sometimes the recyclibles (especially milk cartons) fall off the garbage trucks and I pick it up. What do you do...?
If we all do our part and pickup the trash blowing around, the neighborhood will look a lot cleaner."
Block Party...The First Annual Lake Brazos/Hawkins/Palestine Block Party is being held this Saturday, the 28th. This year 15 families are participating in the camaraderie, food fest and playtime. Next year will be even better. Did you sign up...?"
Updated – June 14, 2008
"Choral Group...Testify is a large community Christian youth choir of 100+ youth from 8 different churches and 9 different
Sr. & Middle high schools in the Mooresville, North Carolina area. This is their first tour out west. This is NOT your classic church youth choir. Their concerts are powerful and engaging musicals. The singing is phenomenal and the drama that ties it all together is hilarious and pointed. This is an hour you will not want to miss. Testify will be singing Sunday morning, June 22nd, 10:30 am, at Travis High School (the current home of The River church)."
"Advertise...Just a note to all residents of Waterside Estates to remind you that we will put up notices for your clubs or activities in "Happenings" free of charge. Just click on the email address below and send us the information."
"Lake...Looks like the Lake project is really moving along. From my perspective, I'd say it was approximately 80% complete. What do you think...? Let me know by clicking on the email address below."
Updated – June 9, 2008
The results of the MUD #118 elections are as follows: Position 1, Alex Reed Garrett, Position 2, Jason Kirby, and Position 3, Forest Charles Pape. The voting turnout was as expected very low in all districts and precincts."
Updated – June 2, 2008
Travis High School Parents and Students: Mark your calendar for Friday, June 20th, Saturday, June 21st, and Sunday, June 22nd, 2008, to shop at Barnes and Noble, First Colony Mall. This is a great opportunity to purchase your summer reading. Just mention Travis Pro Grad and we will receive 10 to 25% of the total sales, including books, CDs, gifts, and food purchases. Also, meet guest author: C. Lee Thornton, retired FBI agent, author of “Oath of Office” who will be there Saturday June 21 from 2 to 4pm for book signing. For further information, visit www.travistigerprograd.com.
Updated – May 13, 2008
Travis Pro Grad 2009 Fundraiser: Travis Class of '09, consign your gently used children's and junior's clothing and toys to Under the Rainbow, located at 910 FM359 in Pecan Grove. 100% of the profit will go to Travis Tiger Pro Grad. For more information, contact Michelle Henry at (832) 788-8836 or e-mail Ralph_Henry@att.net.
Updated – May 9, 2008
MUB #118 Board Election
Maybe you missed the early voting dates at the Oakland Elementary School at 4455 Waterside Estates Drive on May 1, 2, 5, and 6, but now you can make up for it and meet Romain (President of the BOD for Waterside HOA) and her husband, Joe Barski. They will be at the school for the election on the 10th from 7:00am to 7:00pm. Stop by and say hello to Romain and Joe.
Lake Rework
Section One of the Three Sections of the lake (Detention Pond) restoration has begun as evidenced by the orange vinyl fencing which is required by the insurance company as a safety feature. Additionally, there is an area of metal chain-link fencing which will be used to store equipment and materials. The contractors are trying to have as little of an impact on the area as possible. Check out the link here (pdf) for some more information and photos
Updated – May 6, 2008
Travis High School ProGrad 2009 invites parents and students to join them for their scheduled monthly Meeting on Monday, May 12 at 7:30 p.m. in the Travis High School Commons. For further information, e-mail them at travisprograd09@yahoo.com or visit their website at www.travistigerprograd.com.
Travis High School Prograd 2009 will be having a Car Wash on Saturday, May 24, 2008. It will take place in the Pecan Grove Randalls parking lot next to Valero from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. All proceeds to benefit THS Class of 2009. Students can call or e-mail to sign up. Bring your sponges and your dirty cars. Contact Michelle Henry, 832-788-8836 or Ralph_Henry@att.net.
Updated – April 30, 2008
DO YOUR PART. HELP THE ENVIRONMENT. RECYCLE, RECYCLE, RECYCLE…
In just seven days, your paper could come back as another newspaper
In just six weeks your metal can could be recycled and used as part of a fridge, a car, a plane… or simply another metal can!
Your glass bottles could be recycled into house insulation, and
Plastic bottles could be made into a cozy fleece jacket!
Updated – April 28, 2008
FINANCIAL REPORTS
We are planning on including the Financial Reports as presented at the HOA Meetings into our website. Log into the Residents Section and check out the reports at your leisure.
MINUTES OF THE MEETING
For those of you who were unable to attend the 16Apr08 HOA Meeting, we have added the Minutes of that Meeting to the "Our Homeowners Association" Menu.
Updated – April 23, 2008
SUCCESSFUL "GARAGE SALE"
On Saturday, April 19th, approximately 25 residents laid out their wares for sale at our first Garage Sale of 2008. From all indications, it was extremely successful. Any number of families got together and held community sales. Unofficially it sounded like children's clothing was a big seller.
SHAPE UP YOUR CURBSIDE TREES
Many residents have curbside trees that overhang into the street and sidewalks. Here are some maintenance steps that will help your trees' growth; (1) trim off all those small "sucker" branches (2) if the branch does not extend out at a 45 degree angle or more, cut it off…especially if it is growing down (3) the trees are not "weeping willows", trim off those long overhanging branches and allow the branch to get stronger.
Updated – April 15, 2008
Check out our new Traffic and Weather features to the website. Now you can see traffic conditions to most of the major roads and highways in the area. Certainly weather conditions forecasted for the week are useful for planning parties and events.
Updated – April 6, 2008
Community Garage Sale
The first Community Garage Sale for 2008 will be held on April 19th from 8 AM to 3 PM. The HOA will do all advertising and put signs out.
Community Meeting
The second Community HOA Meeting for 2008 will be held on April 16th at The Pecan Grove County Club at 6:30 PM. The guest speakers for the evening will be the Candidates running for a position on the MUD 118 Board.
MUD Board Election
Check this link for the information on the MUD elections. More voting information here
Updated – March 14, 2008
Travis High School Prograd 2009 will be having a Car Wash on Saturday, April 19th, 2008. It will take place in the Pecan Grove
Randalls parking lot next to Valero from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. All proceeds to benefit THS Class of 2009. Students can call or e-mail to sign up. Bring your sponges and your dirty cars. Contact Michelle Henry, (832) 788-8836, Ralph_Henry at att.net
Updated – March 11, 2008
Travis Tigers "Project Graduation" is a wonderful night of fun and prizes that provides the William B. Travis High School Seniors a drug and alcohol free celebration to be held on the school campus following graduation ceremonies. For further information, visit their website at www.travistigerprograd.com.
Updated – February 25, 2008
ANIMAL CONTROL INFO UPDATE: Fort Bend Animal Control serves Waterside Estates and is located on the east side of Rosenberg -- 1210 Blume Road -- 281-342-1512 -- M-F 8am - 5pm.
Any animals picked up in the neighborhood or surrounding area are back at the Animal Control center after about 3pm everyday. It is best to go in and register immediately if your dog goes missing, then stop by daily, or call to check it out.
If animals do not have tags, they are put down after 3 days (and remember, your loving pet may have lost its tags).
Animals with tags are put down after 10 days. Animal Control will attempt to contact you (remember to keep the information on your pet's tags current and correct).
Animal Control picks up 400-600 animals per month, and respond to calls to their phone number only. They do not "patrol" neighborhoods looking for strays.
They often have some really cute ones there, if someone wants to adopt.
Updated – February 11, 2008
We have added a new feature to the website. We will publish a reporters perception of the minutes of the meetings. Click on "Our Homeowners Association" above, move to Minutes of the HOA Meeting and click on the first publication dated 16Jan08."
The fire hydrants at Waterside were painted two weeks ago. The top colors (white, yellow and green) are a color code and a standard to signify to the Fire Dept. the size of the water line coming from that hydrant."
More info coming soon........don't be surprised if you see our mailboxes painted...!
Updated – February 2, 2008
Architectural Control Committee
The following requested Modifications were submitted to the ACC during January 2008: Remove Trees (3); Storage Shed; Pool/Spa; Window Tinting/Film; Flagstone Patio; Iron Fence; Replace Fence Boards. Some of these were approved, and some were returned for more information.
Updated -- January 9, 2008
HOME OWNER'S ASSOCIATION MEETING
The next HOA meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, January 16, 6:30p.m.
at the Pecan Grove Country Club. There will be several guest speakers discussing topics of interest to residents. Please plan to attend.
Updated -- January 8, 2008
On Friday, January 11, we will be picking up the 2007 Home Christmas Decorating Winner signs. Please make sure they are out in front of your homes. Thank you.
Updated -- January 6, 2008
Architectural Control Committee
The following requested Modifications were submitted to the ACC during December 2007:
Play Equipment; Iron Fence; Stamped Concrete Patio & Drive; Permanent Building (2); Landscaping; Remove 2 Trees; Patio; Window Film.
Some of these were approved, and some were returned for more information.
Updated -- December 18, 2007
Shared Dreams Toiletry Drive
Travis High School will hold its Shared Dreams Toiletry Drive the week of Monday, February 4th through Friday, February 8th, 2008. Shared Dreams is a program that provides children in the Fort Bend Independent School District with clothing and items needed to attend school. It depends on donations of items to meet student needs. We welcome donations of any of the following "new" items: Toothbrushes, toothpaste, shampoo, conditioner, combs, hairbrushes, deodorant, bath soap, shower gel, and socks (all sizes). Donations can be placed in the Shared Dreams Drop Box, located inside the front entrance doors of Travis High School , between 7:00 am and 2:00 pm, Feb. 4-8, 2008. Your Waterside Estates Contact: Audra 281-762-8628
Oakland Wildcat Carnival
February 29, 2008; 4 to 8 p.m. Games, activities, silent auction, food; PTO fundraiser.
Updated -- December 17, 2007
TRASH SERVICE CHANGE
By now each resident would have received a letter from ECO Resources informing each resident of the change in Waterside Estates trash service. Starting January 2, 2008 the residential garage collection services will be WCA Waste Service and billed by Fort Bend Municipal Utility District No.118 (Ft. Bend MUD #118).
WCA Waste Service will be sending a letter detailing the process of receiving a new 90-gallon roll-on waste container and a recycle bin. Trash collection days will remain on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Republic Waste will pick up your present roll-on waste container and recycle bin on their last collection day, December 29.
WCA and Republic Waste will coordinate between the two companies any waste containers and/or recycle bins that might have been missed.
Please call the District’s utility systems operator, Southwest Water Company at 281.240.1988, if there are any questions about the District’s service or billing procedures.
By transferring garbage collection and recycling to the MUD 118, the Home Owners Association (HOA) was able to reduce the annual assessments by $70.00.
UTILITY POLES
The utility poles erected down Lewisville were a “surprise” to all of Waterside Estates.
The HOA was unaware of the utility poles until they were dropped on Lewisville. At that time the Developer, CenterPoint Energy, TXDOT, the County and our attorney were all contacted. It was learned that CenterPoint Energy had originally contacted TXDOT asking permission to erect the utility poles down the Grand Parkway (99). This request was denied because 99 is a controlled access freeway and TXDOT is not granting any permits to erect new utility poles on 99. There were countless days and telephone calls spent on trying to resolve this issue any other way than erecting the utility poles down Lewisville. Unfortunately, there was not another way.
LANDSCAPING COMPANY
Our new landscaping company will be Bluegrass Maintenance starting January 1, 2008.
The HOA is having the trees trimmed down Waterside Estates Circle and Waterside Village Drive starting the week of December 17 – 20.
JANUARY 16, 2008
The first HOA Community meeting of 2008 will be January 16 at Pecan Grove Country Club at 6:30 PM. There will be guest speakers, so please plan to attend.
Updated -- December 11, 2007
CLICK HERE to see some of the homes in the neighborhood that are already decorated for the holidays!
Updated -- December 4, 2007
WATERSIDE ESTATES HOLIDAY HOME DECORATING CONTEST
We’re sure you have noticed that the holiday flair for decorating homes here in Waterside has begun. Many of the residents have already transformed their house, yard, or front door into unique works of art ranging from the simple wreath on the front door to elaborate lighting and decorating of the entire home and yard. Artistically painted plywood figures of Santa, reindeer and elves are abundant as are the huge air-filled and colorful balloons.
Once again, this year, we want to recognize some of these beautifully decorated homes. Starting December 17th thru the 20th from 6pm to 10pm, we will be riding around the community selecting the best decorated homes. We will have two $50.00 Home Depot Gift Cards awarded to homes in each of three areas of the subdivision. The winning addresses will be posted on the website and a “winner” sign will be placed in their yard on the 21st.
The three areas of Waterside to be judged are: the North side of the Grand Parkway, the North side of the lake, and the South side of the lake.
The only rule is that "THERE ARE NO RULES."
Frequently check the website (www.WatersideEstates.com) for additional updates; or call Crest Management at 281.579.0761 for more information.
Be sure to keep your lights on!
Thank you,
Your Judging Committee
Here’s a photo of one of the homes that won a prize last year!
Updated -- November 30, 2007
Get Ready for the Annual Holiday Home Decorating Contest
On December 17th thru the 20th, we will be judging the competition. Check out the website for details as they become available. Prizes will be awarded
Updated -- November 30, 2007
Architectural Control Committee
The following requested Modifications were submitted to the ACC during November 2007:
Driveway Sealant; Pool; Patio Cover; Play Equipment (2); Exterior Paint; Screened Porch; Flowerbed; Plant Tree; Remove Dead Tree; Fence Stain (2); Remove Street Trees (3); Enclose Landscape w/Pavestone.
Most applications were approved; several were returned for more information.
Updated -- November 15, 2007
Architectural Control Committee
The following requested Modifications were approved by the ACC during August, September, and October 2007:
Exterior paint (2); Garage doors w/windows; Landscaping lights (2); Iron fence/gate (2); Patio cover (4); Pavers; Permanent BBQ; Play structure (2); Pool (2); Remove curb trees; Fence across driveway; Solar screens; Fence stain (5); Stone walkway; Storage shed; Trampoline; Vine trellis; New oak trees; Patio slab; Planters; Yard art; New wood fence.
There were about a dozen modification requests that were returned to the resident unapproved -- requesting more detailed information and/or re-submission.
There were about a half-dozen modification requests that were denied, but with suggestions made to the resident on how to bring their request into compliance.
Updated – November 13, 2007
Booster Club Garage Sale
The Travis High School Athletic Booster Club is having a garage sale on Saturday, November 17, from 8:00am - 2:00pm at Pecan Grove Baptist church located at 1727 F.M. 359. They are raising money to build a permanent concession
building on our campus. For more information you can contact Kim McGrath at (281) 460-5558.
Updated – November 12, 2007
Website is Up and Running
During the past couple of months we have really gotten our neighborhood website up and running. If you or your neighbors haven’t yet visited it, please do so as soon as you can. The website address is www.WatersideEstates.com.
We now have lots of information that you can use on it.
And … as a reminder, you were notified by the HOA board that the old “Navigator” newsletter would no longer be mailed to every address in Waterside, but rather information would be posted onto the website for all to access in a much more timely manner. It was determined that very few residents actually noticed the mailed newsletters and fewer still recalled specific information provided in them, as evidenced by frequent phone calls to the HOA board members and Crest Management requesting information that had already been provided in the newsletters.
While most households in the neighborhood are “internet-capable” the board realizes that some residents are not, or may not be comfortable accessing our website on a regular basis for information. If you or any of your neighbors still wish to have a newsletter “mailed” to you, please contact Crest Management for details of how to make this happen.
Frequently Asked Questions - (FAQ’s)
Very soon, on the website will be a listing of the most often-asked questions of the board and the management company, along with answers to them. The list will be added to from time to time and should become a valuable tool for residents to use to find out about various issues. Examples will range from: When is trash/recyclables picked up to What should I do about a weed-grown yard on my street, and many more. Hopefully the FAQ’s will be loaded onto the website by the time you read this issue of the Happenings. We ask that you submit any other questions that you may have, and we’ll try to find the answers and add them to the FAQ’s.
Password Protection
Please note that there is a portion of our website that is Password Protected.
The information about the Password has been sent to you on several recent occasions by mail, and we don’t want to publish it here, as Happenings is available for anyone to see and read. If you don’t recall the Password information, please contact Crest Management and they will be happy to provide it to you. From time to time the Password will be changed, and all residents will be notified about it either by email or by regular mail.
READ ALL ABOUT IT!
Check out our website www.WatersideEstates.com for the following new items:
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) * ACC Modification
Application Form & Instructions * List of neighborhood Babysitters * Advertisers * Important Phone Numbers * Amenity Tag Application * Tennis Courts * Contact Us Button
What would YOU like to see on our website?
Architectural Control Committee
Our neighborhood ACC (commonly referred to as the Deed Restriction committee) meets on a regular basis. Mr. Wade Vandiver, current chairman of the committee submitted the following information concerning deed restriction violation notices that were sent to homeowners by Crest Management.
August 2007: Landscaping (50); Fencing (11); Basketball goal (5); Storage of items (4); Patio (3); Yard art (3); RV/Trailer (3); Illegal parking (3); Concrete (3); Front door (2); Storage building (2); Trampoline (2); Pool (2); Signs (2); Painting (2); Mildew (1).
September 2007: Landscaping (87); Basketball goal (5); Front door (3); Illegal parking (3); Driveway/sidewalk (2); Mildew (2); Window a/c unit (2); BBQ pit (2); Christmas decorations (2); Pool (2); Commercial vehicle/boat (2); Play fort (1); Painting (1); Fencing (1).
October 2007: Landscaping (9); Trailer (1); Window a/c unit (1).
Updated -- September 24, 2007
Amanda Mickan ...
... who lives in Waterside was chosen to play tennis for Team USA at the Special Olympics World Games in Shanghai, China. She played singles and doubles. Amanda is one of only 2 girls in the U.S. chosen for this tennis honor. The other girl is from New Jersey. Amanda left for Shanghai on September 26th and was there through October 12th. She has been working on her tennis game with Rod Cabato at Pecan Grove Country Club. W.E. HOA president, Romain Barski, donated a U.S. flag to Amanda that she carried in the World Games opening and closing ceremonies.
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