Northcliffe

Articles from August newsletter

Dec 20, 2005

A NOTE FROM THE PRESIDENT:

Dear Residents:

Work is continuing toward our quest for better parks and recreational areas to serve our community. The process is a lengthy one and will not happen in the next few months. However, with perseverance and persistence, we will be successful.

Many of our residents may not be aware that the pool in our community is now the property of Schertz and is being maintained and operated by their Parks and Recreation Department. Due to a recent injury to a child, the diving board was removed, but the city is planning to install a new slide in time for next season. A special thank you goes out to Mrs. Gail Douglas, director of the city?¡?¯s Parks and Recreation Department, for the excellent maintenance of the pool and the new landscaping around it. Here are the hours for the remainder of the season:
Monday ?¨C Wednesday Noon to 7PM
Tuesday ?¨C Closed
Weekends only once school begins
Closed ?¨C After Labor Day
The pool is also available to rent for private parties. The $50/hr. rate includes lifeguards. For
information please contact Sandy Bryant at (210) 658-7477, Ext. 1602.

The City Council continues to address our traffic problems during their workshop sessions. Mayor Baldwin considers our traffic problems to be a priority issue and has charged the City Manager and Councilman Wilenchik to set-up a community meeting with residents of Northcliffe, Scenic Hills, The Fairways at Scenic Hills, Fairhaven, and Whisper Meadow, in an effort to discuss possible alternatives and solutions. Your HOA will be assisting in the coordination of this meeting. If we demonstrate a lack of interest by failing to generate sufficient numbers of concerned citizens, we have sent a message to the City that it doesn?¡?¯t matter to us. Why should they work hard to solve our problems if we do not appear committed? We will be out on the streets with flyers and other ways of spreading the information.

As promised in last month?¡?¯s letter, Part II of our review of City Codes is ?¡?°Junk Vehicles?¡?±.
The City of Schertz defines a ?¡?°junk vehicle?¡?± as: ?¡?°?¡?­a motor vehicle which is inoperative and does not have a lawfully affixed unexpired license or motor vehicle safety inspection certificate and that is either wrecked, or dismantled, partially dismantled, or discarded or that remains inoperable for a continuous period of more than forty-five (45) days. The City writes in their brochure on Code
Enforcement: ?¡?°Junk vehicles (or vehicle parts) located on private property, that are visible to the public, must be dealt with in the same manner as those in public places or public rights-of-way. All are detrimental to the safety and welfare of the general public. They reduce the value of private property, invite vandalism, create a fire hazard, and constitute an unattractive nuisance. In addition, they are detrimental to the economic welfare of the city of Schertz because they produce urban blight. In short, junk vehicles (or parts) are a public nuisance.

Again, residents noticing a code violation should contact the Code Enforcement Officer, Mr. Tom Eaton at (210) 658-9627 ext. 1166.

Debbie Bell, President

NORTHCLIFFE H.O.A. BOARD MEMBERS
Debbie Bell, President 830-609-1008
Al Cohen, Treasurer 830-625-3330
Angela Hougdahl, Secretary 830-624-0833
Linda Cohen, Director 830-625-3330 Freddie Juarez, Director unlisted Theresa Juarez, Director unlisted
Tony Ledbetter, Director 210-842-7395
Joy Ledbetter, Director 210-842-7395
Duane McCune, Director 830-609-0906 Maria Scagliola, Director 830-606-1130

F.Y.I. SECTION
HAVING A GARAGE/YARD SALE? ?¨C You need a permit ($10.00) to have a garage sale and this is obtained from the City of Schertz. Also the 2 yellow signs given by COS should be posted the day prior and removed the day after your sale. For more information this website is very helpful. http://www.schertz.com/Index_of_Inspection_Department_Permit_Information.asp

LINE DANCING ?¨C FREE Line dancing classes are every Thursday morning 9 AM at the Northcliffe Hall ?¨C 3501 Morning Dr. Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced dancers come out and join the fun.

LOOSE CATS AND DOGS ?¨C If there are dogs, cats or other animals running loose in your neighborhood and you wish to report this please call (210) 658-5321 and an Animal Control officer will be dispatched to the area. If there is an animal bite, please call (210) 658-5321 immediately.

WELCOME YOUR NEIGHBORS ?¨C Susan from ?¡?°Welcome Neighbor?¡?± has agreed to greet new neighbors with a basket of goodies. She has lots of information about the area and coupons from various businesses for FREE. Please contact Duane at (830)609-0906 or Maria (830)606-1130 with addresses of new neighbors.
LIGHTS OUT? ?¨C Is there a light out on your street? Call the Electric Company and give them an address so it can be replaced. G.V.E.C. (210) 658-7033 or New Braunfels Utilities(NBU) (830) 629-8400

UTILITY POLES ?¨C Please remember that it is illegal to post letters, flyers, etc. on utility poles.

SUMMER MOWING PROGRAM ?¨C has come to an end. Thank you to all those that supported this opportunity for Northcliffe youth to earn extra money and thank you to the hard working people that organized this effort. Maybe we can get this going again next summer.
SCHOOL INFORMATION ?¨C Schertz schools start August 16, 2005 and Comal ISD schools start August 23, 2005. Please slow down for children at the bus stops and yield to the buses transporting our children. *Schertz Cibolo Universal City ISD Administration Office (210) 945-6200 website- http//www.scuc.txed.net
*Comal ISD Central Office- (830) 221-2000 website- http://www.comalisd.org/

QUICK TIP ?¨C Use a clothespin to hold a nail in place when hammering without smashing your fingers. (if you would like to summit a hint, tip or recipe to share with the community- mail, printed neatly or typed or e-mail us your ideas)



NEEDED:

?¡?± VOLUNTEERS TO DELIVER THE
NORTHCLIFFE NEWSLETTER on Crestwood, Northern Heights, Meadowhead, Turnabout Loop, and Cliffside. Volunteering for this would only involve delivering newsletters once a month and take about 20 minutes of your time. If you would like to help, please call Maria at (830) 606-1130 and leave a message.
We do need your help otherwise neighbors on these streets will not get their newsletters.

?¡?± NEW BOARD MEMBERS are needed for the Northcliffe HOA. We are losing a few members and need to fill these vacancies as soon as possible. If you are interested in becoming a member please contact any of the currently listed Board members. The tasks vary but are relatively easy ?¨C attend monthly Board meetings and quarterly community meetings.

?¡?± GIRLS 14 & UNDER for MYSTICS ASA Fast pitch Softball. Call (210) 445-9333 for more information