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Board Meeting Notice

The Meeting of the Board of Directors for S-G Owners Association, Inc. is scheduled for Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at 6:00 pm.

Please join from your computer, tablet, or smartphone:

 https://meet.goto.com/190805053

Call in number: 1-877- 309-2073 / Access Code: 190-805-053

Members may attend the meeting in person at the Sterling Country Club at 16500 Houston National Blvd., Houston, TX 77095, or virtually by clicking the link above. Homeowners have an opportunity to address the Board during the open forum.

We encourage you to submit your questions by emailing us at stonegate@associa.us no later than 5:00 pm on Monday, July 24, 2023.

Pool Rules

As a reminder, parents are responsible for their children and visitors. All residents and guests must sign in. Unfortunately, the season has just begun, and the lifeguards have already saved 36 kids from drowning. If your child cannot swim, please do not leave them unattended, and they must wear a properly fitting life jacket.

Please thoroughly read the pool rules to avoid being asked to leave.

Towing Enforcement & Short-Term Leasing

The Board of Directors made some recent changes within the community, and we would like to introduce two new policies that will take affect immediately. The following are policies regarding Towing Enforcement and Short-Term Leasing (example: Airbnb & VRBO). Read highlights of each policy on the website, however, we encourage all residents to read each policy thoroughly.



https://www.stonegatetxhoa.com/policy-update/

Heron Egret Birds

Management and the HOA Board are fully aware of the infestation of the Heron Egret Birds. Management has been in communication with Harris County Public Health and the Game Warden. These birds are federally protected, which means the birds cannot be killed or their nests disturbed when they have eggs or babies. There is a fine of $250 per bird, plus a citation would be issued to all parties involved. If you have a dead bird in your backyard, please get in touch with Harris County Public Health at (713) 439-6000.

Safety Break Information

1. Swimmers need a break. All swimmers, children especially, need to be reminded of when to rest so their stomachs do not become upset from ingestion of chlorinated water and vigorous activity. Too much chlorinated water in the bloodstream can cause hyponatremia. The body protects itself from rapid intake of water or hyponatremia by vomiting. This is also a good opportunity for children to use the restroom, preventing accidents in the water.
2. Children’s feet are tender and can be rubbed raw by the abrasive plaster finish on the pool. The longer a person is in the water, the softer their toes and feet become, making their skin more easily scraped.
3. Lifeguards have duties to perform and it is often accomplished during the Safety Break. Those duties include water testing, brushing, skimming, picking up trash, etc. Lifeguards may also take this break to cool off, hydrate, eat or even practice various lifeguard skills.
4. Texas State Code requires that each lifeguard has a set rotation and break period each hour as recommended by the American Red Cross.

In 2017, Safety Breaks were initiated at all DS Recreational Services, Inc. facilities, and has since become the industry standard. Safety breaks include both children and adults. This inclusion of adults in the ten-minute safety break brings your community into compliance with the Fair Housing Act. There are sections of this Act that stipulate how swim time can be organized, and organizing swim times to exclude certain age groups is prohibited. It also meets insurance requirements of lifeguards being on full duty any time swimmers are in lifeguarded pools, whether it be children or adults.

Safety break does not apply to any unguarded pool, such as the unguarded sections of the lazy river, the lap pool and activity pool. 

Abandoned Vehicles - Non-Gated Sections

If you observe an abandoned vehicle in any non-gated sections, please immediately report the vehicle to the Harris County Sheriff's Department non-emergency at 713-221-6000.

Parking Policy

As a friendly reminder street parking is not permitted. Street parking is our #1 complaint submitted by residents. Vehicles parked on streets, stacked/double parked in cul-de-sacs, in front of mailboxes, and at curves/turns/corners create hazards for other drivers as they cannot see around those vehicles. Please be sure that you are utilizing all the spaces in the garage and driveway to accommodate the number of vehicles they were built to hold. Vehicles parked on the street is a major concern for emergency responders and school buses as they have difficulty navigating through the community, especially the many sections that have narrow roads.

Please note that security is driving throughout the community and placing stickers on vehicles that are in violation of the deed restrictions. 

• During the hours of 5:01 am - 12:59 am, street parking is allowed only when the driveway is full.
• During the hours of 1:00 am - 5:00 am, street parking is NOT allowed.
• Guests of residents, including caregivers or domestic help, must park their vehicles in the driveway of the resident they are visiting unless the driveway is full.
• Service providers that are providing a service to a resident's lot (e.g., construction workers, landscapers, plumbers, etc.) may park on the street.
• Commercial vehicles may not be parked overnight in the neighborhood. 

If you received a sticker on your driver-side window, please correct the violation by moving your vehicle out of the street and onto your driveway. If you are having a party or gathering, please contact the HOA via TownSq or stonegaterec@associa.us, and a temporary parking pass will be issued.

Please review the parking policy for your reference.

Having a gathering?

If you are having a party/gathering and will have many visitors, please let management know with the following information.

• Name and contact information
• Address
• Date of event
• Start and end times of the event
• Street/s you will be having your guests park on

Please be courteous to your neighbors, avoid blocking surrounding driveways, and keep noise levels to a minimum.

Please send your request to stonegaterec@associa.us.

Inspections

Please be advised that our inspectors are scheduled every month for any violations of the deed restrictions. We have received reports about various concerns that need to be addressed, and the inspectors will look at all aspects of the property for compliance with the deed restrictions. Below are a few examples of what has been reported:

• Fences that are faded and need to be painted
• Fences that are rusted and need repairs
• Landscape Maintenance - overgrown, dead/dying grass, plants, and trees
• Items stored in the backyards
• Play structures that are broken and not being maintained
• Roof gutters that are broken
• Patio/Gazebo fabric covers that are faded, torn, and/or missing

A message to our motorcyclists

Please see the image below if you have been experiencing issues exiting the gates while on your motorcycle. You must slowly drive over the loop (pictured below) for the gate to recognize the motorcycle and open the gates.

Bluff Springs Lake

Management is aware of the high levels of algae in the lake. This is due to the pump issues we experienced in May that caused the water levels to be extremely low. The vegetation cannot manually be removed as it would multiply due to fragmentation and cause more vegetation to float to the top of the lake. Our lake management company is currently treating the lake twice a week and is monitoring the algae/vegetation levels.

Upcoming Events

Visit our upcoming events at www.stonegatetxhoa.com under Neighborhood Events. If you have any questions about the event, please send us an email!

MARK YOUR CALENDARS - 2023 UPCOMING EVENTS

Get ready for this year's blood drive! We will be hosting a blood drive with Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center on August 26 at the Stone Gate SplashPad (9901 Red Rugosa Drive) from 10 am to 2:30 pm. Come out and give to those in need! If you are interested in donating, please register using the link below.

GOAL: Our goal is to have at least 21 successful donors at your drive. We encourage donors to schedule an appointment, so we know how much staff/resources are needed for the drive. They can visit this direct link to schedule their own appointment online.

https://www.commitforlife.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/360814

Think of your blood drive like a birthday party 🎂 : We’d like to know how many people will RSVP so we can come prepared with enough drinks, snacks, and promotional items for everyone!

PROMOTION FOR DONORS: 

• FREE IHOP voucher for a short stack of pancakes
• and a FREE coupon for a pint of Blue Bell Ice cream!

Items Completed: 

• SplashPad Building: one A/C unit was replaced for the 2nd story of the building. We also had some re-wiring done near the SplashPad monument, which was bad and caused the breaker to trip constantly. The breaker was also replaced.
• Our maintenance team upgraded the gazebo lights in the SplashPad area and one GFCI. The team re-painted the mesh on the two entry doors to the playground.
• Guardhouse: the A/C unit was replaced and upgraded to a bigger unit for the whole building. It previously had a mini-split that was removed.
• Our maintenance team cleaned debris and power-washed the street at the end of Palisades Lake Court after an incident with a contractor's vehicle.
• The Clubhouse Flat Roof Replacement has been completed.
• Mariners Bay Pedestrian Gate: our maintenance team had to realign the gate as it was rubbing on the post. This has been adjusted. The team had to remove the door to remove the hinges and re-install them.
• "no parking" signs have been installed on the EZ-tag reader posts for the gated neighborhoods of Willow Fairway, Island Shores, and Bluff Springs in the hopes it will alleviate others from parking there while waiting for someone to open the gate.
• Pedestrian Gate Mesh: our maintenance team added mesh to the pedestrian gates at Willow Fairway, Lost Mill, Canyon Green, the guardhouse, 7&8 in the rear gate, Tuckerton along Mariners Bay Lake, and Nautical Point along Red Rugosa.
• Power-Washing: the maintenance team power-washed a portion of the Tuckerton & Barker Cypress brick wall along the shopping center.
• Power-washing: the team power-washed the white brick behind the Everett Point Playground.
• Power-washing: the team power-washed the white brick at the entry of Newlight Bend section.
• The power-washer machine broke on the wand. The starter needs to be replaced and we will purchase the part next week. Our maintenance team has made the repairs to the wand.



Items in Progress (Projects/Work has started) 

• Tuckerton and Cypress North Houston Street Lights Addition - Pending an application with the county for approval.

SplashPad New A/C Unit - Before & After

Guardhouse New A/C Unit

Clubhouse Flatroof Replacement - Before & After

Mariners Bay Pedestrian Gate Repair - Before & After

Pedestrian Gate Mesh Addition - Before & After

Power-Washing - Barker Cypress & Tuckerton

Power-Washing Everett Point Playground - Before & After

Newlight Bend Entry Side - Before & After

Maintenance Request

We are happy to announce that we are using a new work order program, MaintainX. Work order requests can now be submitted via this link 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 request's status and when the work order is completed. Please submit any questions or feedback to the onsite staff by clicking here. 

Clubhouse Address:

11655 Canyon Green Drive

Houston, TX 77095

Resident Services Office Hours:

Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Friday | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thursday | 9:00 am - 7:00 pm

Saturday | Closed

Sunday | Closed

Hybrid Board Meetings:

Board meetings are held on the fourth Wednesday of every other month at 6:00 pm at the Sterling Country Club Houston National. 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.