COMMUNITY EVENTS
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
If you are looking to get involved in your neighborhood, consider volunteering for one of the following: Community Events Committee or Pool Committee is in need of a Pool Monitor for Gerri Ayers Pool. If you would like more information, please contact Kristie Poldervaart at poldervaartk@gmail.com or 281-647-9483.
THANK YOU! THANK YOU!
TO ALL OUR VOLUNTEERS!
Congratulations to Elaine Kearney
for being awarded the
Legends of the Trail Award.
A huge thank you goes out to the volunteers who helped serve on the many different committees for our neighborhood during this past year. Green Trails is a great place to live because of all the volunteers. If you know any or several of the following people, please remember to say “thank you”.
Chris Abel, Kristen Abel, Jim Austin, Summer Austin, Bernie Birkel, Steve Brodie, Gordon Buffington, Libby Clark, Victoria Diermeier, Susie Edwards, Helen Fitzgerald, Mike Fitzgerald, Rose Fowler, Tiffany Gettleman, Sandy Gottschalk, Michelle Gregovic, Derek Hayford, Maureen Hayford, Walt Heitz, Michel Hendon, Don Henry, Valerie Henry, Maria Henneke, Mark Holbrook, Melissa Hubbard, Barry Hunsworth, Elaine Kearney, Debra Kesseler, Cyndi Kornegay, Amy Kristynik, Linda Kushner, Jennifer Leone, Leanne Ling, Celeste Long, Angie Martino, Allen Ohnheiser, Kristin Palfreyman, David Patrick, Paul Patterson, Kristie Poldervaart, Diana Ramdass, Olina Raney, Sharon Ratliff, Karen Restivo, Alice Robertson, Linda Saunders, Steve Sawyer, Trisha Shepard, Brad Smith, Vageesh Srivastava, Cathy Staerker, Kela Sumrall, Paul Tallas, Amy Taylor, Stephen Veillon, Fan Xu, Carole Yard, & George Yard.
We are still in need of volunteers. Remember, the more volunteers, the lighter the work. If you have an hour to spare each month and would like to join your neighbors to help your neighborhood, please contact Karen Janczak at Crest by email karen@crest-management.com or phone 281-579-0761.
Home Improvement Reminder
Remember, ALL exterior changes made to your home or yard [including your fence] require ARC approval first. In need of an ARC form? Go to the library section of this website.
Security Reminder
Be sure you lock your garage and car doors at all times and do not leave anything of value in your car.
Please report
anything suspicious to the Constable at 281-463-6666
Pool and Tennis Court Access Cards
You may contact Heather with Crest Management at 281-579-0761 ext. 636 if you need a pool or tennis court access card or if your card is not working.
Parking Pointers
Please avoid parking your car in the street. It is unsafe, unsightly, inconvenient to neighbors, and makes a tempting target for thieves and vandals. Also, whether on the street or in our parking lots, remember not to leave valuables in your car -- especially not in plain sight.
Flu Season
It's flu season and because of the H1N1 virus it is more important than ever to know the difference between a common cold and the flu. To review the symptoms of both click here. For a checklist to help you prepare for a pandemic flu click here.
Emergency Preparation
Hurricane Information
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Recent Security Incidents
There has been a flurry of e-mails and rumors over the last couple of days regarding a recent rash of vandalism in Green Trails Phase II. Some of the information being circulated is frankly not correct (e.g. underage boys who were caught drinking being “let go” by the Constables). The facts are these: There have been approximately ten incidents. The most serious involve windows being broken on one home multiple times. There have also been several incidents of homes/cars being spray painted. Other incidents such as attempted car thefts continue to occur, but not at a noticeably higher rate.
Our contract with Green Trails Phase II provides for four dedicated deputies. Their patrol shifts are arranged in a manner that the Board of Directors believes optimizes our security coverage. The Constables are well aware of the recent incidents and discussions have been held with our Constable liaison regarding how best to address the situation. But the most important component of neighborhood security is the eyes and ears of our thousands of residents. A few suggestions:
· If you see or hear anything suspicious, call the Constables immediately at 281-463-6666.
· Have that number handy at all times, including programming it into your phones.
· Do not wait to call the Constables so that you can conduct a “preliminary investigation.” If you need to investigate, something is probably wrong. What will happen is that you will chase away the perpetrator without any chance for them to be caught by the Constables (and possibly endangering yourself).
· When you are out and about the neighborhood, remain observant for potential misdeeds, and have your cell phone with you.
· Lock your car and park it in your driveway, not the street. Remove any valuables.
· Wrongdoers don’t like lights – use them.
Common Grounds Vandalism
There has been recent vandalism to the common areas, including the fence around the pond, graffiti on playground equipment and rocks being thrown at the new splash pad. As homeowners we are aware that the cost to clean up vandalism comes from the HOA fees we pay every year. It is believed that most vandalism is a result of teenagers living in or near Green Trails. Please take the time to discuss the effects of vandalism on the whole community and showing respect for others property with your families.
Safety Tips
March is spring break for most area schools. So, keep an eye out for the young people running around this time of year. We usually see a rise in criminal mischief incidents and party disturbances during this time as well.
BURGLARY PREVENTION
AND PROTECTION
Please use the Precinct 5 vacation watch for your home if you are going to be away (even overnight). A request for vacation watch form can be found in the library section of this website.
Use your alarm system if you have one.
Inventory your home and record serial numbers on electronics, firearms bicycles, etc. Take photos of jewelery. Keep these records in a safe place and file a copy with your homeowner's insurance. This will increase your chances of recovering your property and securing a conviction when the suspects are caught.
Use your exterior lighting at night!! A well lighted home is an unattractive target.
Park your vehicles in your garages (if possible) and in the driveway (when not).
Lock your vehicles and do not leave valuables in the car at anytime. (It took less than 1.5 minutes for a purse to be stolen from a vehicle locked and parked at a school.)
Make arrangements for someone to pick up your mail and paper while you away.
If someone knocks on your door, acknowledge them (not necessarily opening the door). Speak to them through the door if you don't know them and advise them that you are calling the Constable's office.
Stagger your light timers in different rooms to make the house look occupied while you are away.
Have a neighbor check on your home daily and let them and the Constables (vacation watch) know about service companies that you have hired (day, company name, ect.) and will be at your home while you are away.
Use your sprinkler system as a deterrent at night, setting the to go off at sometime between 2:00am and 5:00am.
Keep shrubs and trees trimmed around windows so that a burglar cannot hide behind them to break into your home.
These are but a few practice to help keep your home and family safe.
THANKS FOR YOUR ATTENTION
SERGEANT J. LEBEAU
Recycling Bins
WCA will NOT be picking up their (blue) recycling bins. You may keep and continue to use the WCA bins or place the old bin in a trash bag for pick up.
Splash Pad
Green Trails Phase II has a new amenity! A splash pad has been added to the Desert Ivy Park. The splash pad is open from March 1st to November 1st from 10am until 9pm. Desert Ivy Park is open from dawn to dusk.
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Notification of Important News
Blast e-mails are sent to residents who have joined our mailing list when there is important community news. If you have not registered and would like to do so, there is a link at the top of this page. The only information that you need to enter is your e-mail address all other information requested is optional. Any information that you provide will not be distributed to third parties.
Common Area Irrigation
Please call Karen with Crest Management at 281-579-0761 ext. 612 to report problems with the neighborhood irrigation. We will arrange for repairs, even on weekends. Do not attempt to shut off valves yourself. We have had several instances of residents damaging the valves, resulting in repairs costing around $150. This is much more costly than the water that is wasted.
Trash Problems on a Saturday?
If you experience problems with trash pickup on a Saturday, please contact Cruz Reyes with Best Trash at 281-454-9263.
Fence Replacement
When replacing your fence please submit and receive ARC approval prior to installation. An ARC application and the fence guidelines for Green Trails Phase II can be found in the Library Section of this website.
Fence stain, paint and sealer
do not meet the ARC guidelines.
No Motorized Vehicles in Parks
Motorized vehicles are prohibited by law in the Baker Road Park south of Green Trails. If you see motorized vehicles in any park, please call the County Constable at 281-463-6666, day or night. If you carry your cell phone with you when you walk in the park or drive along Baker Road, put the number in your phone to avoid delays in reporting violations.
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