April 2024

Happenings in Firethorne:

April 3rd

Amenities Committee Meeting

7:00pm

North Clubhouse

April 5th

Story Time

10:00am

North Clubhouse

April 6th

Spring Fest

10:00am-Noon

Firethorne Sports Fields

April 17th

Modification Applications

due by 2:00pm

HOA Management Office

April 18th

Community Watch Committee Meeting

7:00pm

North Clubhouse

April 23rd

Cell Tower Committee Meeting

7:00pm

North Clubhouse

April 24th

HOA Board Meeting

7:00pm

South Clubhouse & Teams

Looking Ahead:

Communitywide Garage Sale- May 4th from 7AM to 3PM

Spring Cleaning

Spring is the best time to get outside and do some home maintenance before the heat of the summer sets in.

Please review the below items to help Firethorne and your property look their best:

• Trim bushes and trees
• Replace any dead bushes or landscaping
• Mow and edge your lawn
• Check your expansion joints for any weeds
• Place sod down is any areas where grass may have died, please remember all front yards must be Saint Augustine grass
• Apply a weed and feed treatment on your lawn
• Make sure your address is visible from the street, this is especially important if there is ever an emergency vehicle trying to locate your home
• Repair and/or replace any damaged fencing, you can review fencing guidelines on the document page of the website, firethornecai.com
• Power wash your driveway and home to remove any dirt or mildew
• And as always please keep your trash cans behind your wooden fence or in your garage

New Email Addresses

Firethorne has launched a new email system. Please use the following emails going forward:

Margaret Sparkman- margaret.sparkman@firethornecai.com

Kathleen Oakley- kathleen.oakley@firethornecai.com

Board of Directors- firethornehoa@firethornecai.com

Roof Replacement

The ONLY approved roof colors are Black and Charcoal.

You must have approval before changing your roof.

Approval is simple, have your roofing company email your name, address, product name and color to Margaret at margaret.sparkman@firethornecai.com for quick approval.

Home Modification Applications

Applications are due Wednesday, April 17th by 2pm.

Click here to find applications and guidelines. Homeowners will be notified about their application status 7 business days after the deadline, at the latest.

You can email completed applications to margaret.sparkman@firethornecai.com, kathleen.oakley@firethornecai.com or

drop them by the office.

Community Reminders

• The Sports Field Lights will turn on automictically from 5pm to 9pm daily. The electrician has replaced the 2 bulb that were out. The key fob system for the lights is currently disabled. The community will be notified when you will once again need your fob to turn the lights on.

• Community Events and Clubhouse renters have priority access/use to the parking lots.

• If you utilize the Competition Pool Parking Lot for Wolman, drop off and/or pick, please stay out of the fire lines and use extra caution to help keep all children safe.

• Please trim trees that are hanging low over any sidewalks.

• Please do not share key fobs with non-residents. You are allowed to bring 3 guests per household, but homeowner must be present.

• Rules are posted by all amenities as well as on our website, please review all the rules before using the amenities.

• Park in your garage and/or driveway when possible so it is easier and safer to drive down the street.

• You may not operate a business out of your home if it is apparent or detectable by sight, sound or smell.



• Remember that many houses are very close to each other. Keep your neighbors in mind when you are in your yard and be mindful of your noise level especially late at night.

• Report street light outages to Centerpoint, be sure to have the 6-digit pole number available.

• Firethorne is a safe place to live but you still shouldn't leave valuables in your car when visiting the pools and parks. Be sure to always lock your car doors.

• Yield to pedestrians in crosswalks. Please stay alert and free of distractions while driving.

• Parking by the mailboxes is for short term parking ONLY while you are picking up your mail. Do not park in these areas overnight.

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