PINE TRAILS NEWSLETTER
July/August 2022
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 Kendal Burns Jerelyn Hughes-Glen Cindy Joseph Myrtis Lester Helen Lewis Eva Palkin Caroline Wright
Office Staff: Tayna Sims, Manager Idis Morales, Assistant
Upcoming Board meeting, Tuesday, July 5, 2022 @ 7 PM. Community Center
Pine Trails Office will be CLOSED:
Independence Day, Monday, July 4, 2022
&
Labor Day, Monday, September 5, 2022
NEIGHBORHOOD CLEANUP DAY
Saturday, July 9, 2022…8 AM-12 NOON
Location Site...Purple Sage Road
PTCIA RESIDENTS ONLY
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 Kendal Burns Jerelyn Hughes-Glen Cindy Joseph Myrtis Lester Helen Lewis Eva Palkin Caroline Wright
Office Staff: Tayna Sims, Manager Idis Morales, Assistant
Upcoming Board meeting, Tuesday, July 5, 2022 @ 7 PM. Community Center
Pine Trails Office will be CLOSED:
Independence Day, Monday, July 4, 2022
&
Labor Day, Monday, September 5, 2022
NEIGHBORHOOD CLEANUP DAY
Saturday, July 9, 2022…8 AM-12 NOON
Location Site...Purple Sage Road
PTCIA RESIDENTS ONLY
5th ANNUAL BACK TO SCHOOL BASH
Saturday, August 6, 2022…10AM-2PM
Pine Trials Community Center
PTCIA RESIDENTS ONLY
Saturday, August 6, 2022…10AM-2PM
Pine Trials Community Center
PTCIA RESIDENTS ONLY
BOARD MEMBER: Sad to announce, PTCIA Board of Director Second Vice-President Francis Pradier, passed away suddenly on May 28, 2022. Francis initially became a member of the Board in April 2020. During his tenure he served on the Alley Repair, Beautification and Block Captain Committees. He will genuinely be missed by all who worked with him to improve our community. Sincere condolences are extended to his family, friends and neighbors.
NEIGHBORHOOD CLEANUP DAY…. Large heavy duty trash bins from OFS Solid Waste Sanitation Service will be placed at the end of Purple Sage Rd just passed the elementary school. From 8 AM to Noon, residents will be able to drop off heavy trash items i.e furniture, appliances, mattresses, tree trimmings/limbs and electronics. NO HAZARDOUS MATERIALS i.e paint or paint cans, oil and waste refuge; also, NO TIRES.
Only Pine Trails residents will be allowed to deposit trash at the site. A current Aqua Source water bill is required as “proof of residency.” If you have questions, please call the office; 281-458-6764
5th ANNUAL BACK TO SCHOOL BASH…For adults, teens, youths, toddlers something for all Pine Trails residents to enjoy; moonwalk, obstacle course, trackless train, face painting, sack race, ring toss, petting zoo, food for all and school packets (while they last) for grades K-12.
The main goal of the Board is to provide an opportunity for the community to come together, mix, mingle, and get to know one another and foster a sense of “community pride” and…entice YOU to get involved.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED…. "I am only one, but still, I AM ONE. I cannot do everything, but still, I CAN DO SOMETHING, and because I cannot do everything, I will not refuse to do something that I CAN DO." -Helen Keller
Call the office to sign up to help. On Neighborhood Cleanup Day help is needed for set up/break down, to register/confirm residency, direct traffic, assist elderly residents, man hydration stations and monitor drop offs. At the Back to School Bash, help is needed to setup/break down community center area, serve drinks/snacks, prepare popcorn, snow cones, distribute school supplies and monitor children’s activities. Please, consider committing 2 or 3 hours sometime during one or both of the events.
REMINDER, AGAIN…You must complete an Architectural Control Committee (ACC) Form BEFORE you begin work which will change the outside appearance of your home. This should be done far enough in advance to allow the committee time to review and consult with you on the change. Homeowners are also required to obtain a Harris County permit BEFORE pouring concrete.
YARD OF THE MONTH WINNERS
APRIL:
14522 LOURDES 14534 LORNE 5622 LARCHBROOK 14014 EDENGLEN
MAY:
5902 WOOD BEND 14318 BEAU HARP 6002 LARCHBROOK 14527 FLAIR
JUNE:
14006 HOLLOW PINES CT - 14515 LEACREST - 14330 LOURDES - 5706 WOOD BEND
LITTER IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD
With summertime comes more outside activities when we all have a tendency to “unconsciously” litter in one way or another. Let us all be mindful of our actions and not unconsciously set bad examples for others, especially children, by littering. Help keep our neighborhood streets free of litter; securely cover trash containers to prevent wind or animals from spreading litter, carry a litter bag in your vehicle. Clean communities and neighborhoods have a better chance of attracting new business, new residents and returning visitors.
NOMINATINONS FOR 2022 OCTOBER ELECTION: If you are interested in serving on the Board, please submit your name to the office. During the month of July 2022, all property owners will be mailed letters to solicit candidates for board elections.
PTCIA FINANCES: YTD @ 5/31/2022
INCOME
EXPENSES
Total Salaries/P/R Taxes $29,056
Administrative:
Utilities:
Total Street Lights $27,255
Maintenance:
Grounds Maintenance:
Total Security Service $62,194
Other Operating Expenses:
TOTAL EXPENSE $205,179
(A) Includes 2021 fourth quarter recovered maintenance expense.
(B)Includes outstanding prior year expense
INCOME
- Bank Interest $33
- Maintenance Fees (current/past,prepaid) $295,045
- Community Hall Rental $175
- Admin/Misc. Income $27,986
- Transfer Fee/Recovery Costs (A) $35,621
- Other Income $972
- Late Fees $4,955
EXPENSES
Total Salaries/P/R Taxes $29,056
Administrative:
- Bank Service Charges $93
- Dues/Subscriptions $558
- Insurance $357
- Office Supplies/Misc. $1,447
- Postage $2,529
- Community Hall Supplies $349
- Computer Expense/Internet $1,629
- Legal/Liens $13,857
- Newsletter $3,919
Utilities:
- Telephone $421
- Electric-Office $876
- Water $561
Total Street Lights $27,255
Maintenance:
- Office $306
- Miscellaneous $22
Grounds Maintenance:
- Mowing $15,984
- Bids & Contract $36,964
- Dump/Landfill Expense $784
- Beautification $31
Total Security Service $62,194
Other Operating Expenses:
- Deed Restriction Mileage $586
- Committees’/Block Captains Expense $1,158
- Playground Expense $3,639
- Property Taxes $384
- Community Service YOM $220
TOTAL EXPENSE $205,179
(A) Includes 2021 fourth quarter recovered maintenance expense.
(B)Includes outstanding prior year expense