832-653-3763

Demetrios Stellas – At a special-called meeting of the Board of Directors held on July 31, 2024, Demetrios Stellas was appointed to fill the term that was vacated by the resignation of Yaroslav Lounev. Mr. Stellas has been a resident of S-G Owners Association for over 13 years and has retired from various technical and management roles at SLB. He feels that his long experience of successfully working in business optimization with people from 87 nationalities and across 27 countries will be a valuable asset to the Board and the Stonegate community which he loves.

Maintenance Request

Work order requests can be submitted via the link below on both computers and mobile devices! Once a request for a work order is submitted, the request can either be approved or denied. You will receive notifications for the status of the request, and when the work order is completed.

Per ABC13, "It has already been an overactive mosquito season, and with more rain on the way, it will only get worse. To slow the aggressive insects, Harris County Health officials and residents will need to work together.

What's in the air? Heat, humidity, and flooding rains that lead to standing water are perfect breeding grounds for the southeast Texas mosquito. Dr. Max Vigilant, the director of mosquito control for Harris County, says the early heat and flooding rain have caused the mosquito season to rage.

"We have flood water, mosquitos in the flood water. They're the ones that chase people around; they are aggressive," Vigilant said.

Vigilant's office does surveillance and collects mosquitos from traps daily. They're separated, looking for West Nile virus. Laboratory Manager of Operations Lindsey Labouf says they test for West Nile weekly. "We test three times a week for mosquitos, and birds test once a week," Labouf said.

"If positive mosquitos are found, spray trucks are sent, so we know we have to knock out a 5-mile radius around the area that was positive," Vigilant said. Five cases of West Nile have been reported so far this year. Mild cases usually have symptoms similar to the flu, while serious cases can cause tremors, seizures, and confusion.

To protect yourself from aggressive critters, wear insect repellent, tip over containers with standing water, get rid of old tires and debris, and clean drains.

"We're asking them to do those things. Help protect themselves. We can do the other stuff. We can do the rest treating the areas, but residents have to help us," Vigilant said."

Please note that with school starting on 08/19/2024, both pools will transition to weekends ONLY after 08/18/2024.

Both pools will be open on Labor Day (09/02) and will close for the season after September 29th.

Preparing for Hurricane Season:

It’s crucial to take necessary precautions to ensure your safety and minimize damage to your property.

• Anticipate Street Flooding: During high-intensity rains, there may be street ponding or flooding if the storm drains are overwhelmed and backed up. Don’t panic if you see water accumulating on the roads. As the rainfall decreases, the storm sewers will catch up, and any water in the streets will recede. This process may take some time, so patience is key.
• Keep Cars Off the Streets: To avoid damage to your vehicles and to ensure emergency services can navigate the streets, please keep cars off the roads. Park your vehicles in garages or driveways and away from areas prone to flooding.
• Secure Loose Items: Strong winds and heavy rain can turn loose items into dangerous projectiles. Make sure to bring in garbage cans, any loose furniture, or items outside that may grow wings in the storm. Securing these items not only protects your property but also helps keep your neighbors safe.
• Stay Informed: Keep an eye on weather updates and emergency notifications. Local authorities will provide the latest information on the storm’s progress and any additional precautions you should take.
• Create an Emergency Kit: Ensure you have an emergency kit ready with essentials such as water, non-perishable food, medications, flashlights, batteries, and important documents. Being prepared can make a significant difference during and after the storm.
• Follow Local Guidance: Adhere to any evacuation orders or other instructions from local authorities. They have the most accurate and up-to-date information to keep you safe.
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By taking these steps, we can help each other stay safe and minimize the impact of the hurricanes. Stay indoors, stay informed, and take care of yourselves and your loved ones.

Congratulations to this month's Yard of the Month winners, William and Judith Knapp!

This homeowner will receive $50 cash and an official SGOA Yard of the Month sign. Winners are selected from a random drawing from all the submissions received. Keep those submissions coming!  

Do you have a neighbor with an outstanding yard? If so, please nominate them for the Yard-of-the-Month award! All nominations will be entered into a random drawing at the end of each month. 

To nominate a neighbor (or even yourself!) for yard-of-the-month, please email your recommendation to stonegaterec@associa.us and include the following information:

• Home address of the yard you are nominating
• Time-stamped photo of the yard you are nominating
• Your home address
• Your phone number
• Your reason for the nomination

A new winner will be announced at the end of each month from April through September. Winners will receive an official SGOA “Yard of the Month” sign and $50 cash courtesy of:

Jennifer Dodds REALTOR

RE/MAX Universal – Jennifer Dodds Group

Jenn@BestCypressTXRealtors.com

www.BestCypressTXRealtors.com

281-974-7033

Good luck to all our nominees, and thank you for keeping our community a beautiful place to live!

Security: HCSO Non-emergency:

713-221-6000 / option 1

Guardhouse Safety Number:

281-256-3620

Centerpoint Energy / Streetlight Outages:

713-207-2222

Associa After-Hours Emergency (Management Agent)

713-329-7100

Gas After-Hours Emergency Service

1-800-752-8036

Water / Lakes (Inframark): (Contracted by Remington MUD 1)

281-579-4500

Water / Lakes After-Hours Emergency (Inframark)

281-398-8211

Trash Services - Best Trash: (Contracted by Remington MUD 1)

281-313-2378

In an effort to implement consistent communications among the Board, the Residents, and the Management Team; please be aware that S-G Owners Association will be utilizing the online platform TOWNSQ as its preferred method of communication. As such, Residents are being directed to submit online REQUESTS for assistance with community matters on TownSq instead of calling or emailing. 

Residents can also upload their ACC Applications directly on TOWNSQ under the ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW menu and view financial reports and meeting minutes under the DOCUMENTS menu.

To program a new EZ Tag, we require a photo ID and current proof of residency for the vehicle in one of the following forms:

- Vehicle Registration

- Vehicle Insurance Policy

- EZ Tag Invoice

One of these must be submitted, show the vehicle information, and your home address within Stone Gate. Please also provide the EZ Tag and License Plate #s. Once the required proof of residency is received, we will be able to program the EZ Tag for gate access. The information can be submitted via e-mail to the stonegaterec@associa.us e-mail.

• Cleaned 105 sqft of the brick wall from algae.
• Started removing road bumps in Lost Mill to prepare for speed humps
• Repaired elliptical equipment has been moved into the gym.
• Replaced cracked glass panel at the gym window.
• Cleared mud off sidewalk in Willow Ranch.

Lake Management:

The crew collected trash and debris from all lakes and shorelines on the Stone Gate side.

Entry Water Features: We noticed a crack in one of the pumps on the NE water feature. I turned the pump off to avoid additional damage and notified our water feature repair team to inspect the issue. All the debris baskets were cleared, and chlorine shock was added to each feature.

Island shores (Lake 1): The lights and timers are functional and accurate. The fountain is running properly. We recorded the well and irrigation meter readings. Treatment was provided for submerged vegetation. The water level is normal.

Island Shores (Lake 2): The fountain is running and flowing properly. The lights and timers are functional and accurate. Treatment was provided for submerged vegetation. The outfall was clear of debris, and the water level is normal.

Bluff Springs (Lake 3): The fountain is running properly. The lights and timers are functional and accurate. Treatment was provided for submerged algae along the bulkhead. We recorded the well meter reading.

Bluff Springs (Lake 4): The lights and timers are functional and accurate. The fountain is running properly. Treatment was provided for minor submerged algae. The outfall is clear of debris.

Harmony Springs: Fountain #2 still has no incoming power due to a dismantled CenterPoint meter. The other fountain and its light set are functioning properly. We recorded the well meter reading. Treatment was provided for submerged algae. The outfall is clear of debris.

Danbury Bridge: All three fountains are running and flowing properly. The lights and timers are all functional and accurate. The crew replaced one broken light mounting clip on fountain #1. Treatment was provided for algae. The water level is normal, and the outfall is clear of debris.

Willow Ranch: The crew reinstalled the West fountain. While conducting the install, we noticed damage to the power cord's pigtail. We replaced it, so the fountain is now running and flowing properly.

Additionally, we noticed the South fountain in Mariner's Bay was not running as we drove through to check the Canyon Lakes side. We reset it and will check on it during next week's maintenance visit to ensure it continues running properly. All other fountains on the Canyon Lakes side were running when we concluded maintenance today. No other issues were detected while on site. 

Hundreds of Egrets begin migrating around this time of year in search of a favorable nesting area to form their rookery. History shows that these birds appear to choose the same location each year. When establishing a nest, Egrets are drawn to large, well-established trees, with dense networks of limbs conducive for protection when nesting.

First and foremost, to respect and be aware of: Egrets are federally protected by the Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918. What does this mean? By law, none of these birds can be killed, or their nests disturbed once they have eggs or young. It is unlawful to do anything to these birds once an egg is in the nest.

Residents can purchase items to help discourage nesting, such as air horns, bright streamers to hang in trees, water nozzles and "scare eye balloons," which are common tools used to scare away birds.

Management Updates

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Clubhouse Address:

11655 Canyon Green Drive

Houston, TX 77095

Resident Services Office Hours:

Monday - Friday| 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Saturday & Sunday | Closed

Hybrid Board Meetings:

Board meetings are held on the fourth Wednesday of every other month at 6:00 pm at the Rec Center Clubhouse. Agendas are posted on the community website. Residents are welcome to attend. If you would like to get added to the Resident Forum, please email Management.