Stonewood

Stonewood

2000 Edition

STONEWOOD NEWS
Newsletter for Members of the Stonewood Community
2000 Edition

From The President:

Possible Zoning Changes In Near Future
After attending the president's meeting, held by councilman David Carpenter last month, I felt better about the Section Eight housing projects planned for the O'Conner area. This project will be housing for the elderly with a planned elderly recreation center.
Although, there was some disturbing news. Mr. Carpenter informed us that there is a bill before Congress that would change R-4 zoning to be treated the same as R-1. Land designated R-4 is manufactured home residence district, in other words trailer park. Land designated R-1, single-family residence, is what you and I live in here in Stonewood. The manufactured home industry has one of the largest lobbying groups in Washington. The lobbyists are pushing hard to have this bill passed. What this means for you and I is trailer homes can be parked anywhere there is an R-1 zoning. The empty lots around us could quickly fill with trailer parks decreasing our property values. Understand there is a fight to stop this from happening.
Councilman Carpenter states that if this bill passes, the neighborhoods with a strong homeowners association may still have the strength to fight placement of trailer homes around their neighborhood. The associations can use their deed and architectural restrictions, providing the association practices enforcement of these rules in their own neighborhood. As I learn more about the progress of this issue, I will keep you informed. If you have any questions you can contact your city councilman, David Carpenter, at 207-7276.




No Safety Meetings Until Fall
With the cooperation and involvement of the neighbors, Stonewood is a relatively safe place to live. Everything possible is being done to ensure our neighborhood remains safe. Officers have talked with us. Programs have been implemented. There’s not much else to do. Therefore, all safety meetings have been postponed until after the summer vacation. Please remember to keep garage doors closed. Watch your speed throughout our neighborhood and don’t hesitate to report any crime. If it’s an emergency, dial 9-1-1 immediately. If not, you can call the new non-emergency number by dialing 3-1-1. Have a safe and happy summer.





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To place an ad here, contact Sylvia at 646-0736.





HOA is Spending Money
You asked for it, so we are doing it. We are spending your money! Those HOA dues you pay at the beginning of every year are finally being put to good use. After countless efforts of trying to get it donated, the HOA is buying the vacant corner lot on Champions Hill at Villa Camino. A pavilion and a playscape will be erected on this site. Plans for these projects are being discussed. Rest assured, most of the HOA finances will be put into this project. The rest will be spent on management, association, and legal fees. Special events, such as a fall block party and other fun activites, have been allocated a slim percent of the budget. This is in part because not everyone has paid their dues for 2000.

Board Members:
President:
George Whitaker 646-0736
Vice-President:
Will Gallaher 967-5536
Secretary/Treasurer:
Julie Scoggins


Stonewood Website: www.neighborhoodlink.com/stonewood
Check it out!!

About our association

STONEWOOD H.O.A. COMMITTEES

STONEWOOD H.O.A. COMMITTEES

Association Mailing Address:
7613 Tezel Rd.
San Antonio, Tx. 78250


BOARD MEMBERS: All committees and their members must report to Board members for final approval of any decisions. Board members may remove or replace any committee member including Chairperson at any time the board deems necessary. Board members are responsible for hiring contractors when needed, signing checks for purchases or utilities, setting up new committees and monitoring existing committees, etc.
Board members are elected by Stonewood members and serve one, two, and three year terms. Board members are as follows:
1. President Tom Bonin 523-1320
2. Vice President Will Gallaher
3. Secretary Treasurer Julie Scoggins

SAFETY COMMITTEE: Addresses all matters dealing with safety in our community such as Lighting, Traffic, Crime prevention, Fire hazards, Stray animals, etc. If you have any questions on safety or you have a complaint concerning a safety issue, or you would like to join the committee, contact one of the following committee members and they will further instruct you. Committee members are as follows:
1. George Whitaker
2. Christine Martinez
3. Rhonda Gallaher


BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE: Looks for ways to improve the appearance of our community such as adding flowerbeds, trees, shrubs, etc. to the association property. Members will also organize and judge a yard of the month competition. If you have any suggestions or questions on improving the appearance of our community or if you would like to join the committee, contact one of the committee members. Committee members are as follows:
1. Willie Eustrom
2. Chad Kahn

NEWSLETTER COMMITTEE: To circulate a community newsletter to keep everyone informed of community events such as block parties, a planned neighborhood garage sale, meetings, activities, etc. If you have an item you would like to include in the newsletter, have a question about an article, or would like to join the committee, please contact one of the committee members. Committee members are as follows:
1.Sylvia Castillo
2.Rhonda Gallaher





ARCHITECTURAL COMMITTEE: To monitor and oversee any and all constructions to the exterior of all homes in the neighborhood as according to the by laws agreed upon by the homeowners. Including sheds, decks, porches, and fences. The board members must approve any exterior constructions. To obtain approval, ask questions, or join this committee, contact one of the following members.
1. Tom Bonin
2. Will Gallaher
3. George Whitaker

DEED RESTRICTIONS COMMITTEE: To monitor neighborhood for violations of deed restrictions as according to the by laws agreed upon by the homeowners. Violations will be reported to the board members and to ProComm. If you have questions, would like to report a violation, or would like to join the committee, please contact one of the following members.
1. MPT


BUDGET COMMITTEE: The purpose of this committee is not to set up or maintain a budget but to review a budget set up by ProComm. To look for mistakes, over spending, or improper management, and to bring these findings to the attention of the board. If you have any questions or would like to join this committee, contact George Whitaker or one of the committee members.
1. Randi Eustrom

RECREATION COMMITTEE: Responsible for organizing community events such as Block parties, Easter egg hunts, help organize a Stonewood Association Little League/Soccer team, Voters drive, Community garage sales, etc. If you have any suggestions, questions about a recreation event, or would like to join the committee, please contact one of the committee members.
1. Randi Eustrom

PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMITTEE: Send out thank you, sympathy, or congratulation cards. Works with Newsletter and Recreation to build a strong neighborhood bond. If you would like to join this committee, contact one of the committee members.
1. Christine Martinez
2. Rhonda Gallaher