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Neighborhood News 8-30-2010 We are finally ready to begin repairs on the entrance wall after receiving the settlement from State Farm for the damage. The bids were received, reviewed and a rock mason selected to begin the repairs, hopefully by this weekend. The lighting and medallions will be replaced with the new design and the plantings replaced after the wall is established. The final bids on the new design, are pending the final review by the POA Board, Landscape committee, and the membership during the next POA meeting. After the multiple delays by the insurance company, we at least we will have the hole in the wall repaired soon. The POA Board has tried to moved as fiscally responsible as possible. Your patience with this project has been greatly appreciated. ALSO Check out out the landscaping tips for ideas on how to protect your lawns and gardens against the dreaded "brown patch disease". This is a fungus that attacks your lawns and destroys the root systems during the warm days and cool nights of autumn. There are various a non-chemical, non toxic methods that are effective to control this problem 8-17-2010 After several exhausting delays on the part State Farm Insurance Co, the claim has finally been approved. Hopefully we will have the funds in place to make all of the repairs to the wall. We have met with the rock masons and obtained several bids, and now will move as soon as possible to fix our "hole in the wall". Our first order of business is to repair/replace the wall and then afterwards begin the bed improvements that were approved at the previous meetings. The Stoneridge letter lighting will be replaced as well as the "WB" emblem after the hardscape has all been put in place. Irrigation and planting will soon follow. Needless to say Sandra Bishop, POA Board and the landscape committee members have worked very hard to get this job done in a fiscally responsible manner for the Association. All of the neighbors patience is gratefully appreciated 8-1-2010 The debris from the wall has been removed and all of the usable stone has been salvaged to reduce our repair costs. We are meeting this week with the stone mason in order to review the new design plan and get a estimate bid so we may move forward with the wall replacement as soon as fiscally able. We must respectfully ask that folks please stay out of the damage area to prevent injury. Even though the electricity is turned off, the remaining wall may remain unstable until the final repairs are completed. 7-27-2010 The damaged entrance wall work continues. The latest update is that the claim and "replacement bid" has now been completed and all of the bids have been submitted to State Farm for disbursement. We hope to have a check soon. The replacement of the wall is substantial so that replacing it without the insurance settlement was fiscally difficult. Needless the say, we are all ready to move forward. The Bishop Company is contacting a debris removal firm to begin the cleanup ASAP. The Landscape committee has also been at work during the last couple weeks, meeting in order to discuss the goals and set priorities for instituting the landscape improvements The plans were reviewed again for those that did not make the June meeting. Several items were discussed to decide on a list of priorities and suggested timeline for instituting the plans that were presented at the meeting with the landscape architect. Since the wall was busted up of course this would be a top priority to replace. 1. Replace the Ploverville lighted entrance wall with the design, medallion, and landscape plantings that was presented.per architect design 2..Replace the Cervin lighted sign by moving letters and replacing the medallion per the design, and replacing the landscape plantings 3. Replace the Medallion and landscape plants on the unlighted Ploverville entrance 4. Replace the Medallion and landscape plants on the unlighted Cervin entrance 5. Place the wire mesh screens with vine plantings to cover the view utility boxes along Wellsport Dr. Several photographs of examples were presented and a design used on the Seton Medical Center parking garage with vines was selected as the most promising. 6 Evaluate and decide whether to institute the curbside plantings on the Ploverville and Cervin Streets extending to Bescott Dr. Items 2-6 will be instituted on a timeline as the budget allows, pending further approval of the Board. In order to move expeditiously, the committee recommended that we get a firm bid after meeting soon with the masonry and landscaper and architect to receive an exact bid price on the damaged wall to be replaced with the approved design from the architect. When we get the settlement claim check we can then move quickly to remove the debris and replace the wall per the design without delay. We also would like to contact Mr. Domigan ASAP to get examples on both a concrete and metal versions of the WB logo, so that this can be placed when the wall is rebuilt. We recommend that all four medallions may need to be purchased at the same time so to minimize expense and have them all look alike. We would like examples to look at and feel to decide which version would be preferable. We would definitely have the rock mason and Mr. Domigan meet with all of us prior to building the wall and bed (included in his initial fee) so that we all are on the same page on dimensions and scope. The plant selection can be made while the wall is being built. This way the mason will know exactly what we are looking for and material needed to complete the job by design. The committee is currently reviewing all of the various recommended plants and will make recommendation choices in consultation with Jon Trial of Centex Landscape that will meet our previously stated goals of street appeal, water conservation and maintenance. Hopefully we can move forward on this is the coming weeks. 7-12-2010 The behind the scenes work on the Ploverville entrance wall repair continues. The final bids have been received for the electrical and lighting repair and have been submitted to State Farm Insurance for reimbursement. As soon as the claim is approved, the Association is prepared to move quickly to remove the debris and replace the wall as soon as possible. The POA Board members all share the neighborhoods frustrations in the delay in repair but are working diligently to get the wall up again soon! 6-14-2010 The Stoneridge POA meeting was held on June 8th, where we had a presentation on the new landscaping plan design for our neighborhood. It had many positive elements that will be considered by the landscaping committee the coming weeks. Hopefully we will have a final plan with phases and a timeline that can be implemented as the budget allows. An update on the wall. Even though is seems nothing is being done to repair the wall, be assured that the wheels are in motion. The Bishop Company is working with the insurance company and is currently obtaining several bids for the repair. Since the wall contain several items such as masonry, electrical, irrigation, plantings, each of the various items must be considered in order to obtain complete reimbursement for the damage. Hopefully the debris can be removed soon and construction begun in order to make this entrance fall into line with the new design plan that is being considered. Your patience is appreciated as the Board and the Bishop Company continues to work hard to get the job done properly. 6-7-2010 Just a reminder that there will be a meeting June 8th at 6:30pm at the WBCL to discuss our redesign of the common area throughout our neighborhood, Mr Steve Domigan, Landscape Architect will be on hand to describe the plans and blueprints to the property owners, as well as receive additional suggestions on the new look of our entrances. the Ploverville wall damage has been submitted to the motorist's insurance company and we hope to remove the debris soon. The POA is already obtaining estimates and bids to replace the wall, electrical sign and other landscaping damaged in the accident. 5-28-2010 As many of you have already noticed, our entrance wall was demolished Wednesday night by a vehicle running directly into it and the oak tree behind. The wall unfortunately is a total loss. The car was driven by a person that Sheriff Deputies said suffered from a "medical condition". Fortunately he suffered no serious injuries. We are evaluating our options and will be contacting the drivers insurance in order to replace the wall, plantings, irrigation and Stoneridge lighting. The landscape in this entrance was slated for review at the upcoming June 8 meeting at the WB Library(see below), but this may alter our timeline as we seek reimbursement for the damage. The power and water to this entrance bed is off, but we encourage folks to exercise safety and avoid entering the damaged area until the insurance company can assess the wall, and the debris can be removed. We looked forward to the redesign of this entrance, but we did not expect the wall demolition to be a part of this plan! 5-22-2010 You may have noticed the flags and ground utility markings around the entrances and the common area. The utilities were marked so that the landscape design plan can be prepared and to avoid conflict with the hardscape within the plan. The entire common area will have a master plan that can be instituted over the coming months and years. We will have meeting on Tuesday June 8th at 6:30pm to unveil the plan and answer questions and concerns. The meeting will be held at the WB Library. The meeting minutes from the Annual Meeting May 4, 2010 are now available on the meetings tab. 5-8-2010 The Wells Branch Neighborhood Association (WBNA)would like to invite you to meet with the owner of the property located along the frontage road of I-35 which backs up to the homes on Natural Spring Way and proximity to those in Stoneridge. The WBNA will be meeting with him to discuss future development of his land as well as safety concerns for property located just north of his land (Pamela Heights). We apologize for such short notice, but the meeting is scheduled for Monday, May 10 at 7:00pm at the Community Center on Klattenhoff. If you have any questions, please call Debby Thompson @ 656-0654. The current information available, is that the developer is considering placement of a 200 unit Apt. complex on the property with an entrance from the frontage road of I 35. The complex will be considered as a low rent affordable housing complex, in order to qualify for tax incentives for the property. Several jurisdictions have not completely weighed in on approval of the units, but all of the safety and impact on the PISD school populations have not been determined. Currently, the elementary and middle schools are at or near full capacity, and influx of residents within these boundaries may force PISD to redraw school boundaries in order to accommodate any significant increase in enrollment. The developer will be available at this meeting to address these concerns. Since this development is less than 500 yards from Stoneridge, our concerns on impact to the neighborhood should also be considered.
5-5-2010 The Stoneridge POA Annual Meeting was held at the WBCL. Although attended by only a few neighbors, several items of discussion were presented. Minutes of the meeting will be available on the web site in the coming weeks. The current Board members were reelected by nomination and acclamation vote. Linda Jackson, Steve Marcyes and Dan Ernst are the Board members selected for 2010-2011. A major item of discussion was the approval of the landscape and design bid from Stephen Domigan design and landscape architect SKDLA skdla.com , for a master plan and blueprint redesign of the entrances and common areas of Stoneridge. Mr. Domigan met personally with the Landscape Committee last week to walk the neighborhood and discuss the vision and goals of the Association. A proposal for the design and review phase was presented to the Board and membership at the meeting. In the coming weeks, another meeting will be scheduled to view the actual design and master plan that will guide our renovation in future years. It is exciting to have an opportunity recreate our neighborhood that we can all be proud of! 4-15-2010 Pardon our dust or rather our lack of. The landscaping committee is beginning their work on the redesign of the front entrances.The spring plantings and repair is being delayed as we look towards the future plans Stoneridge Call for Landscaping Proposals Now!! The POA accepting proposals from professional landscaping architects for the redesign of the Stoneridge entryways. Seeking the redesign of four beds with more xeriscape options that will complement the existing design as well as provide lasting imagery and color. For more information, contact Dan Ernst at 512-809-2013 or ernst@stoneridgepoa.com. The committee will meet with landscape designer to review plans, bids and get ideas to present to the membership at the Annual Meeting on May 4, 2010. The Stoneridge POA Annual Meeting will be held on May 4, 2010 at 6:30pm at the Wells Branch Community Library. This is meeting where the Budget for 2010-2011 will be reviewed the Directors and Officers are selected. If you are interested in serving on the POA Board, please let the POA know by contacting the webmaster at ernst@stoneridgepoa.com and your information will be forwarded to the Association for nomination and ballot preparation. The agenda for the meeting is available for review at Agenda Annual meeting May 4 2010. An open house is scheduled by Women Business of Wells Branch April 16 at 5:30-9 p.m. It will be held at 14846 Bescott Drive. Come join your neighbor for a glass of wine and see what businesses are available right in your neighborhood! See the next article for another way to help protect your home during the vacation season! 3-24-2010 Now that the weather has turned nice (along with some well needed rain), this is the time to get the landscape in top order. Click on our LANDSCAPING tab and get some great ideas on how to improve your lawns and landscaping with only a little effort. Now is the time to establish a robust and solid lawn that will look good throughout the hot summer with only minimal work. Once again we can certainly expect some form of water restrictions, but you still can develop a solid turf that will endure the toughest summer heat with only the occasional watering! The Wells Branch MUD continues to pick up grass clipping and brush trimmings.
Brush items and compost materials are serviced by TexaScapes on Mondays and Tuesdays. Brush and limbs must be no more than 6 feet long and bundled. These items must also be placed by your curb no later than 7:00 a.m.
2-14-2010- Constable Sgt. Kevin Ward, Stoneridge Crimewatch Coordinator along with Pct. 2 Constable Adan Ballesteros has formed a Police Explorer Post in our area. Explorer Post 711 has been established for young men and women, age14-20 years of age that have completed the 8th grade. Exploring goals are to provide an opportunity for young adults to mature and prepare them to become mature and caring adults. If you know of a young adult that may be interested, please click on the following link Explorer Post 711 and Explorer Post 711 Application for additional information and or contact Sgt. Ward at stoneridgecrimewatch@yahoo.com
2-09-2010 The Stoneridge POA had their quarterly meeting on February 2, 2010. The minutes will be posted in the coming week. Major items of discussion were the parking and traffic issues that surround several of the rental properties within the neighborhood. Although the deed restrictions are limited in scope regarding parking on public streets, the POA will be sending letters to the owners of the properties in order to remind them to have tenants to be cognizant of where they park and the impact on their neighbors. Also a major item of discussion is the entrances to the neighborhood. We again have been vandalized by some Nitwits trying to remove the letter N on the Ploverville entrance. A motion made and approved is to get a bid on replacing the neon lighting with LED lights that may decrease energy and repair costs in the future. Also a committee is being formed to redesign the entrance beds to include more hearty plants and give more appeal to our neighborhood. It has been more than 5 years since a thorough upgrade was made to our neighborhood. Anyone who would like to volunteer to serve on this committee please contact me at ernst@stoneridgepoa.com A couple of folks have already stepped up and we could certainly use 2-3 more people in order to make this a successful project! The landscaper is lifting the trees on Wellsport and may have branches that could fall in the back yards of some property owners. He will be knocking on doors to request access to the yards to remove debris, or you may just pull it to the curb yourself for compost pickup.
1-10-2010 The Wells Branch Neighborhood Association (WBNA) is looking for a couple volunteers to deliver the WBNA newsletter to our Stoneridge neighborhood. This is a great organization that has provided the entire Wells Branch neighborhood with wonderful events such as the 4th of July Parade and Christmas Lights in the park as well so many other community events for many years! You have received the WBNA Newsletter faithfully delivered to your door (at no charge of course) and now we need your help in continuing with this timely information newsletter. It takes only 45 minutes or so to deliver our area and is great way to get a little exercise as well as provide much needed service. Please contact ernst@stoneridgepoa.com if you can lend a hand from time to time. Many hands make light work! 10-7-2009 The Stoneridge National Night Celebration was held in the culdesac on south Bescott Drive. It was a outstanding success, with a great turnout from folks thru out our neighborhood. It was wonderful to meet so many new neighbors and show what our community can 10-5-2009 Please be on the alert for coyotes that have been reported in our neighborhood. We have had an incident where coyotes have been spotted . It appears that last week, a couple of coyote's were roaming around the cul-de-sac on the north end of Bescott Dr. and attacked and killed an outdoor cat. The coyote's were sighted around 1:30 am. Other residents might want to bring their small pets inside during the evenings. The Sheriff has requested that any residents who see they coyote's again call animal control so that they can trap them. The Sheriff thinks these coyote's hang out somewhere off of Bratton Lane. • Travis County does have an Urban Coyote Program · • Call 3-1-1 to report coyote sightings or to report missing / attacked pets • Call Animal Damage control at 512-854-9613 for coyote sightings during daylight hours or for pets being attacked/taken from fenced areas or off leashes (indicates growing aggression and lack of fear) • There is a biologist that tracks reported coyote activity and the purpose of the program is for them to take action when warranted. Below are photos of what coyotes look like.
9-13-2009 Mark your calendars for Tuesday OCTOBER 6 NATIONAL NIGHT OUT AT STONERIDGE ! The Stoneridge Crimewatch is planning to participate in the National Crimewatch Night Out, where you can meet your neighbors and get the latest information on how we can actively participate in crime prevention in our neighborhood.We will meet in the Culdesac at the south end of Bescott Dr. (the end by the frisbee golf course).at 6:30pm. The POA is providing hot dogs and sausage wraps, soft drinks and water for the neighborhood. There will be a jumping room for the kids, so bring your chairs and family and lets all get acquainted. We plan on having Sarah Eckhardt, our Pct 2 County Commissioner, whom assistance in conjunction with the Travis County Sheriff Dept. was instrumental in getting our nuisance house problem solved. We will also have members from the Sheriff department as well as Kevin Ward ,Pct 2 Constable Sergeant and our Crime watch Coordinator on hand to answer questions on crime prevention issues. We will have a brief POA meeting to update folks on what else has been going on in the neighborhood. We hope to see everyone there. Any suggestions or a willingness to help, please contact us at ernst@stoneridgepoa.com 2009 One of the questions in the web site email "lost files" was an inquiry on who to contact regarding a street light outage. Our streetlights in Stoneridge are maintained by TXU Electric and are repaired by ONCOR Corp. Neither the City of Austin or the Wells Branch MUD is responsible for streetlight repairs. You can report a streetlight out by phone to 1-888-313-4747 or click on the link Oncor Streetlight Outage Repair Form and request a repair online. Hopefully this should get the lights on within 15 days of an outage. Regarding the cars/ATVs driving in the retention pond and in the easements, the Travis County Sheriff Department at 911 for emergency or 854-9728 for non-emergency contact. The POA does not have a security team available to respond to these issues 2008 Many of our neighbors have recently received a notice in the mail from the Texas Department of Public Safety, regarding a high risk sex offender living in our neighborhood. Though it is not our intent to alarm the neighborhood, we thought it would be appropriate to be aware and vigilant for our neighborhoods safety. We have provided a link that you may review here at Texas Department of Safety Sex Offender Registry . It may be noted that several sex offenders are living within 1 mile of our Stoneridge neighborhood in nearby areas of Wells Branch. A complete listing may be obtained from the DPS web site link of Sex Offenders in 78728 zip code The Texas Sex Offender Registration Program ( Chapter 62 of the Code of Criminal Procedure ) is a sex offender registration and public notification law designed to protect the public from sex offenders. This law requires adult and juvenile sex offenders to register with the local law enforcement authority of the city they reside in or, if the offender does not reside in a city, with the local law enforcement authority of the county they reside in. Please visit our Stoneridge Crime watch Link of
this web site for information on how we can get crime information out
to our neighbors Welcome to our Web Site. We have tried to put together a comprehensive site with links and helpful information that will assist our neighbors. Please feel free to send suggestions to ernst@stoneridgepoa.com.
The Stoneridge
Residential Property Owners Association was created in 1994 as the
Wells Branch Residential Property Owners Association by the developer
"Wells Branch Joint Venture". The name was changed to Stoneridge
POA in 2002. The Association is maintained by a Board of Directors.
The members are all property owners that live in the neighborhood. Our
goal is to provide for neighborhood improvements to the Association
common areas, and enforcement of the deed restrictions and covenants
that protect and maintain the property values of our neighborhood. |
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