JANUARY NEWSLETTER
Pine Trails Community Improvement Association | 6003 Wood Bend, Houston, TX 77049
Tel: (281) 458-6764 | Fax: (281) 458-7250
Email: pinetrailscia@sbcglobal.net | Website: www.pinetrailscia.com
BOARD MEMBERS: Amy Benedict Sandra Denson Alice Villarreal- Drennon
Cindy Joseph Myrtis Lester Helen Lewis
Abraham Mathews Eva Palkin Caroline Wright
Office Staff: Tayna Sims Idis Morales
Office Manager Office Assistant
Upcoming Board Meeting: Tuesday, February 5th, 2019 @ 7:00 p.m. Community Center
Tel: (281) 458-6764 | Fax: (281) 458-7250
Email: pinetrailscia@sbcglobal.net | Website: www.pinetrailscia.com
BOARD MEMBERS: Amy Benedict Sandra Denson Alice Villarreal- Drennon
Cindy Joseph Myrtis Lester Helen Lewis
Abraham Mathews Eva Palkin Caroline Wright
Office Staff: Tayna Sims Idis Morales
Office Manager Office Assistant
Upcoming Board Meeting: Tuesday, February 5th, 2019 @ 7:00 p.m. Community Center
NOTICE: Our Pine Trails Office will be CLOSED January 1, 2019.
- Election Results: Incumbents Helen Lewis, Caroline Wright and new members, Sandra Denson and Abraham Mathews were elected to the Board at the October Annual Members’ Meeting.
- Reminder: Christmas decorations and lights are to be taken down by January 15, 2019.
- 2019 Maintenance Fee: Dates to Remember
Jan 15 Delinquent Notice mailed to all who have not paid 2019 AMF. A $25 CMRRR fee charged to account.
Feb 15 Last day to pay or arrange a payment plan to avoid late fee. You may make partial payments prior to the cutoff date but account must be paid in full by Feb 18, 2019 to avoid the late fee.
Feb 18 A $50 Late Fee will be added to accounts with a balance.
Mar 08 Liens filed on all delinquent accounts; $150 filing fee charged to account
Apr 08 Legal Action; all delinquent accounts may be referred to the O’Neal Law Firm for collection.
If you have not received your invoice, please call the office to confirm your billing address. Also, please provide your current address and email for ease in future communications. Your information is private and will not be shared with anyone.
- Alley Repairs: Completed repairs for 2017 and 2018 totaling $78,190 and $33,490 respectively.
14533 Lorne 14215 Lourdes
5814 Larchbrook @ Merry Meadow 14522 Merry Meadow Dr
5714 Larchbrook @ Morinscott 5906 Graycliff
14246-14238 Morinscott 14503 Lourdes
14026 Edenglen 14659 Lorne @ Larchbrook
14507 Edenglen 14303 Rainey Sun Cr @ Beau Harp
14510 Morinscott
Presently, the next repairs are schedule for:
14659-14671 Morinscott 6006 Larchbrook 14607 Morinscott @ Lansdown
Selection for repair is prioritized based on most severe condition, use, accessibility, safety, need for County or Aqua involvement and availability of funds.
- Block Captains Sponsor Social Event: Pre-Valentines Senior Dance (50+), Saturday, February 9, 2019, 7-11:00 PM@ Pine Trails Community Center. A DJ will throw down on Ole Skool, Salsa, Blues, and Line Dancing music. Bring your sweetheart and get your heart pumping with fun and dancing! Come on out and have some Pine Trails Community Fun! Please RSVP to the office (281-458-6764) by Wednesday, January 30, 2019.
- OFS Solid Waste Sanitation Service: GOOD NEWS! The Association has entered into a three-year contract with OFS. Beginning January 1, 2019, the new rate for the first year will be $17.55 per month; one dollar lower than the current rate. OFS has improved their service to our community (the office has not received any complaints during the past year) and has consistently partnered in our annual neighborhood events (Neighborhood Cleanup & Back to School Bash) providing free services, products and occasional treats for our meetings.
- Homestead Exemptions: REMEMBER…A homestead exemption removes part of the value of your property from taxation and lowers your taxes. You may get an additional exemption if you qualify as 65+ or if you are disabled. You should file your regular residential homestead exemption application between January 1 and April 30. If your application is postmarked by April 30, this will allow the district time to process it before your tax statement comes out in the fall.
- Pipeline Safety: There are multiple pipelines running through our community (Lourdes, Dartwood & Edenglen corridors). Please take the time read the pamphlets you receive in the mail on Pipeline Safety in Your Community. Familiarize yourself on how you can: help keep pipelines safe, recognize the location of pipelines (markers), recognize a pipeline leak (sight, sound, smell) and dig safely around pipelines (call 811 before you dig) Pipeline right-of- ways are generally clear of trees, buildings or other structures except for the pipeline markers which is why the Association has posted “No Use” signs, meaning “no parking.”
PTCIA FINANCES:
INCOME 2019 Budget 11/30/18 YTD
- Bank Interest $ 1,800 $ 1,299
- Maintenance Fees (current/past) 325,000 355,849
- Community Hall Rental 8,700 9,377
- Admin/Misc Income 29,400 28,178
- Transfer Fee/Recovery Costs 9,900 21,867
- Other Income 3,000 5,110
- Late Fees 5,950 6,845
- Transfer from Capital 146,338 ______
EXPENSES
Salaries/P/R Taxes $ 64,800 $ 61,176
Administrative:
- Bank Service Charges 120 555
- Dues/Subscriptions 720 563
- Insurance 22,900 22,883
- Office Supplies/Misc 3,000 2,830
- Postage 7,260 7,682
- Accounting/Audit 9,000 10,875
- Community Hall Supplies 1,740 1,281
- Computer Expense/Internet 2,100 2,125
- Legal/Liens 9,900 24,202
- Newsletter 5,220 5,822
Utilities:
- Telephone $ 1,440 $ 1,334
- Electric-Office 2,640 2,879
- Water 1,800 1,710
Street Lights $ 80,400 $ 78,355
Total Alley Repairs $ 39,000 $ 47,340
Maintenance:
- Office $ 300 $ 450
- Community Hall 600 620
- Capital Expense-Office 1,000 2,277
- Miscellaneous ______ 3,284
Grounds Maintenance:
- Mowing $ 48,036 $ 37,638
- Bids & Contract 53,832 48,363
- Dump/Landfill Expense 1,200 1,582
- Beautification 720 600
Security Service $ 144,300 $ 126,809
Other Operating Expenses:
- Deed Restriction Mileage $ 720 $ 491
- Deed Restriction Legal 2,400
- Block Captains Expense 2,040 478
- Playground Expense 600 6,176
- Property Taxes 800 4,283
- Community Service YOM 1,500 1,394
- Capital Expense- Other 5,000
- Capital Expense- Community Events 15,000 14,782
TOTAL EXPENSE $ 530,088 $ 520,829
$ (92,304) (A)
(A) Expenses for the year exceeded income; nevertheless, the Board voted not to increase the annual maintenance fee for 2019; pipeline funds in reserve were used to cover the expenditures.