Thursday, September 25, 2008

Tuesday, September 16, 2008

Crime Prevention

From the Bexar County Sheriff website...

Crime Prevention is the most basic of all security concepts. By using some of the tips provided here, you can make yourself, your home and your business safer. For any questions not answered here, contact the Bexar County Sheriff's Office Crime Prevention Office at 210-335-6155 or 210-335-6148 ext. 55 or 48

You can also email the Crime Prevention Section at: prevention@bexar.org

Residential Security Inspection

A home security inspection is a FREE service that is provided by the Bexar County Sheriff's Office Crime Prevention Unit through the Texas Department of Insurance.

All inspections are conducted by Sheriff's Deputies who are state certified crime prevention specialists. The criteria for the inspections are set forth by the Texas Insurance Code, Article 5.33A, Section 6(A)(1&2).

Upon completion of a home inspection, homeowners may qualify for an insurance premium discount anywhere from 5% to 20%.

Please call the Bexar County Crime Prevention Unit at 210-226-0303 ext. 220 or 239 for an appointment. This is a FREE service of the Bexar County Sheriff's Office.

Bylaws

The name of the corporation is The Mesas and Ridge at Canyon Springs Homeowners Association, Inc. The bylaws can be downloaded by clicking HERE.  To view the PDF file you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader. It may take a moment to obtain this document depending on your internet connection speed.

Monday, September 15, 2008

Board Members

From the ProComm website...

The Mesas and Ridge at Canyon Springs is governed by a board of directors consisting of five members, each of which is elected to a specific term by the association members. Board members typically take lead responsibility to oversee and address various operational issues (e.g., maintenance, finances, security, architectural review, etc.). In addition, Committees and Task Forces can be formed as necessary to address special topics.
  • Sandra Johnson - President
  • Rachel Campos - Secretary
  • Michael Lichtmacher - Vice President

Sunday, September 14, 2008

Lawn Care

Lawns should be regularly watered, mowed, and edged. Bushes and trees should be kept trimmed. Kill and remove any weeds from lawn, mulch / river rock beds, in cracks of driveways, sidewalks, curbs, and streets. Treat ant mounts. Finish by sweeping or blowing leaves, grass clippings, etc. These maintenance items will keep the neighborhood beautiful as described in the following sections of the covenants.

Section 4.5.2 Lot and Lawns and Plantings. Lawns, front and back, must be mowed at regular intervals (maintained at less than SIX inches in height), and fences must be repaired and maintained in an attractive manner. No objectionable or unsightly usage of Lots, or condition on any Lot, will be permitted which is visible to the public view. Building materials shall not be stored on any Lot except when being employed in construction upon such Lot, and any excess materials not needed for construction and any building refuse shall promptly be removed from such Lot.

Section 4.6.1 Duty of Maintenance. Owners and occupants (including lessees) of a Lot shall jointly and severally have the duty and responsibility, at their sole cost and expenses, to keep the Lot so owned or occupied, including the Improvements and grounds in connection therewith, in a well-maintained, safe, clean and attractive condition at all times. Such maintenance shall include, but is not limited to, the following:

  • Prompt removal of all litter, trash, refuse, and wastes
  • Lawn mowing
  • Tree and shrub pruning
  • Watering
  • Keeping lawn and garden areas alive, free of weeds, and attractive

Section 4.6.2 Maintenance of Yards, Etc. Owners shall at all times keep weeds, grass, shrubbery and trees thereon cut in a sanitary, healthful, and attractive manner.

Saturday, September 13, 2008

Garbage and Refuse Disposal

Tiger Sanitation picks up trash once per week on Tuesdays.  During other days of the week, trash containers should not be within view from the street.

From Section 4.5.1 of the covenants...

Except as provided in Section 4.4.3 of this Article, no garbage, trash, rubbish, manure, putrescible matter, debris or refuse of any kind shall be dumped or permitted to accumulate on any portion of the Properties. All garbage, rubbish or trash shall be kept in sanitary refuse containers with tightly fitting lids, and, except as necessary for purposes of effecting garbage pickup, said containers shall be kept in an area of the Lot adequately screened from public view by landscaping or fencing. The ACC may require each Owner to use a certain type and color of trash receptacle to enhance the aesthetic character of the Properties.

Guidelines for Display of the Flag

From United States Department of Veterans Affairs

Traditional guidelines call for displaying the flag in public only from sunrise to sunset. However, the flag may be displayed at all times if it’s illuminated during darkness. The flag should not be subject to weather damage, so it should not be displayed during rain, snow and wind storms unless it is an all-weather flag.

When the U.S. flag is displayed from a staff projecting from a building, the union of the flag should be placed at the peak of the staff unless the flag is at half staff. When suspended from a rope extending from the building on a pole, the flag should be hoisted out, union first from the building.

When the flag is worn out or otherwise no longer a fitting emblem for display, it should be destroyed in a dignified way.

Friday, September 12, 2008

Parking

From Section 4.5.9 of the covenants...

On-street parking is restricted to approved deliveries, pick-up or short-term guests and short-term invitees and shall be subject to such reasonable rules and regulations as shall be adopted by the Board of Directors. Parking, but not storage, of automobiles in driveways is permitted.

Pets and Other Animals

From Section 4.2.2 of the covenants...

No animals, including pigs, pot bellied pigs, hogs, swine, pigeons, poultry, fowl, wild animals, horses, cattle, sheep, goats or any other type of animal not considered to be a domestic household pet with in the ordinary meaning and interpretation of such words may be kept, maintained or cared for on the Properties. No animal shall be allowed to make an unreasonable amount of noise, or to become a nuisance.