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Village Grove East HOA
A Newsletter for Our Residents
Spring is Here!
April 2011
Hot Topics
Residents, Homeowners Association
Fees were due January 31, 2011, if you
have not submitted payment please do
so immediately to prevent from being
referred to the attorney May 1st.
Thank You!
IMPORTANT NEWS
Community Garage Sale
It’s time to Spring Clean! Residents can have their Spring Garage
Sale without permit on April 28-30th!
Architectural Review Committee
Village Grove East needs a resident/s to sit on the architectural
review committee. If you are interested please contact Karen
Langhart at Houston Community Management Company
832-864-1200.
Pool Information
2011 Pool Information is attached to this newsletter. You will also
be able to get pool rules and our pool tag application via our
website.
Spring Lawn Care Tips #1 – Keep Off The Grass
Don’t walk on the lawn when it is still spongy and wet. If you do, then you will be creating more
work for yourself. The footprints you leave, the damage you cause in the grass root zone, is
something that will take a month or more for it to naturally repair. Staying off the lawn for a week
or two to allow it to naturally dry out is time well spent.
Spring Lawn Care Tips #2 – Aeration
Once the lawn does dry out , the healthiest things you can do for a spring lawn is to aerate. An
easy way to aerate your lawn is by giving it a good raking. Despite there being very few leaves,
raking will pull away excessive harmful thatch and lets the grass come to life sooner. Aeration
also makes it easier for crucial nutrients and water reach your soil.
Spring Lawn Care Tips #3 – Pull Weeds, Spray Feeds
Pull weeds, overseed and fertilize. Before any kind of lawn feed should be used, make sure you
aren’t feeding the wrong kind of grass (crabgrass). Pulling weeds before they can produce seeds,
their presence will be minimized over the course of the season. Then seed bare spots, although
Fall is the best time to “overseed” the lawn as a whole. Finally, a light layer of fertilizer
(otherwise you risk promoting disease and weeds). Scotts lawn care has a great fertilizer
schedule if you need more info. Scotts vs Vigoro vs GPR vs Trugreen, which one do you ask is
better? All are good quality but we recommend Scott's as they have a high standard of consistent
quality.
Spring Lawn Care Tips #4 – Mow What You Sow
The best investment you can make is getting your lawn mower ready for the cutting season.
Sharpen the blades, change the oil, clean air filter and the replace spark plug. This basic yearly
tune-up will keep your machine running smoothly and keep you working better and in harmony!
VGE Homeowner
Parking on Streets. Please keep in mind that parking on the street is never allowed. Pasadena Police
Department will be enforcing this deed restriction for VGE from 12:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. Please
park your vehicles in your driveway to avoid a citation. Parking on grass IS NOT allowed!
Motorized Vehicles. We are still receiving complaints of motorized vehicles in the community and
detention pond areas. Let this serve as a reminder that not only is this action ruining
common area but it is considered an annoyance to the surrounding homeowners that
reside next to these areas. Please be courteous of your neighbors and if anyone is
spotted performing this act – contact Pasadena City Police Department (713) 477-1221.
The Pasadena Police Department will and has been citing people who are found violating
this ordinance with a ticket with minimum $250 to $500 fine.
Home Improvements – ACC Applications. Please remember prior to making any changes to the
exterior of your home or yard, you must complete an Architectural Control Committee
Application and send it to HCMS for approval. Violators will receive a Deed Restriction
violation and you can be sent to the attorney if not completed. Application is available on
the website at www.villagegroveeast.org
Sidewalks. Homeowner’s we know our sidewalks need improvement. If you have defaults on your
sidewalk in front of your house, please call the City of Pasadena at 713-475-5555 and report the
default so they can come out and get it fixed.
VGE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION 2011 POOL SEASON
POOL SEASON IS COMING SOON!!
Village Grove East pool will be open on May 21, 2011. This year Village Grove East
will use Facility Passes to assist Gulf Coast Aquatics Inc. lifeguards in identifying
our residents. Proposed hours for the Village Grove East swimming pool are:
Opening Day – Splash Day May 21st 10:00am to 8:00pm
Pool tags will be issued 10:00am to 2:00pm during SPLASH DAY. Please be sure to
stop by the pool and pick up your pool passes!
Open for partial operation during weekends in May
May 21, 22, 28, 29
Sat. 10:00am to 8:00pm
Sun. 11:00am to 8:00pm
May 30
Memorial Day 10:00am to 8:00pm
Open for summer season
June 4 thru August 21
Mon. Closed
Tues. thru Sat.
10:00am to 8:00pm
Sun.
11:00 am to 8:00pm
Open August 27th thru September 5th for partial weekend operation
August 27, 28, September 3, 4
September 5 Labor Day
Sat. 10:00am to 8:00pm
Sun. 11:00am to 8:00pm
10:00am to 8:00pm
Holidays: If a holiday falls on a day the pool would normally be closed; the pool will be
closed the following day.
If you are interested in a life guard position, contact Gulf Coast Aquatics Inc. at 281538-7946, 351B Columbia Highway, Kemah, TX 77565, or see the website
www.villagegroveeast.org
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF VGE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION
RESERVES THE RIGHT TO AMEND THE ABOVE REFERENCED POOL
SCHEDULE.
Pool Registration Procedures
Register now for the 2011 Pool Season. We are accepting pool registration forms from residents in good
standing. You will be required to handle your registration through the mail, or via fax to 281/991-6536.
Therefore,
DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE DAY BEFORE YOU PLAN TO USE THE POOL TO REGISTER.
Please return this completed certificate to VGE Pool Committee to have your tags waiting for you the first
day the pool is open.
Remember –
All Homeowners association dues must be paid in full by May 1, 2011 to receive a swimming facility pass.
Pool Tags/Stickers cannot be issued if you have a balance on your account.
Upon receipt of your new pass, please complete any information required on front of the pass. Sign your
name on the back of the pass. All information must be completed in order to be valid. Use a permanent
marker.
No Walk in Pool tags will be issued at the pool, however if you miss Splash Day your tags will be at the pool
for pick up.
All residents will be issued 2011 stickers for the 2011 pool season. These will be placed on your blue 2006
pool tags. Please bring your blue tags with you to splash day when you pick up your 2011 stickers.
Household residents over the age of 8 are eligible to receive pool tags.
Residents may bring in up to two guests per tag.
If this form is misplaced, another form can be printed at the VGE Homeowners Association website at
villagegroveeast.org. You will not receive pool tags without this Certificate being completed and returned
to the VGE Pool Committee.
If you are interested in a private pool party, please contact Gulf Coast Aquatics Inc. at 281-538-7946, 351B
Columbia Highway, Kemah, TX 77565, or see the website www.villagegroveeast.org
Late Registration Procedures
After SPLASH DAY on MAY 21, 2011 complete the Swimming Facility Pass (found on the website at
www.villagegroveeast.org) and mail your registration to:
Debbie Tremont
4206 White Water Ct.
Pasadena, Texas 77505
Pool tags will be available for pickup at the pool approximately 2 – 3 weeks after registration is received.
*Remember-Do not wait until SPLASH DAY to fill out your form!
The Pool committee hopes you will have a safe, fun filled summer! If you are interested in volunteering or
helping plan some of the activities associated with the pool committee or any of the committees associated with
our Homeowners’ Association, please contact Debbie Tremont ([email protected]) or Phyllis Myers
([email protected]). We would love to have you join us!
VGE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION
**2011 POOL VALIDATION CERTIFICATE**
PROPERTY OWNER’S NAME: ______________________________________________
PROPERTY ADDRESS:
______________
RESIDENT’S Phone Number: _______________________________________________
Tags issued to Residents ONLY.
All Residents including parents
Household Residents
Names
Tag Type
Adult
Youth
(9-17)
2011 Sticker or Tag
Child
No Tag
Existing
Tag #
New Tag
Tag #
All household residents agree to abide by all rule and conditions of use for the VGE Pool…
***** A resident may not sponsor another VGE resident as a guest.
***** Dues must be paid in full before tags/stickers will be issued.
***** It is the responsibility of the resident to validate that the registration is correct and accurate.
***** Pool tags will be available for pickup at the pool on Splash Day or approximately 2 – 3 weeks after
registration is received.
Signature ______________________________
Return Certificate to:
VGE Homeowners Association, Pool Committee
4206 White Water Court
Pasadena, Texas 77505
Fax 281-991-6536
VGE POOL RULES
1. The Lifeguard has full and final authority on all matters concerning the pool.
2. No resident will be admitted without a current facility pass. Children 8 yrs. old
and under do not require a facility pass.
3. Guests are permitted only with a resident with a current facility pass, two guests per
facility pass. A resident may not sponsor another VGE resident as a guest.
4. Children 12 yrs. old and under must be accompanied by an 18 yr. old or an adult
guardian. Parents and guardians are responsible for supervision of children.
5. Lifeguards only in the guardroom and pump room.
6. No diving.
7. No running or excessive horseplay.
8. No floating devises (floaties, rafts, inner tubes…) during high occupancy. Toys are
allowed (only soft materials) at Lifeguard’s discretion.
9. No loud, abusive, vulgar language.
10. No pets, except Seeing Eye dogs in the pool area.
11. No electrical cords, battery operated radios only at a low volume.
12. No glass items in pool or pool areas.
13. No food, drinks, or gum in the pool.
14. No alcoholic beverages.
15. No smoking.
16. Appropriate swim wear only.
17. Patrons with open cuts and sores are not allowed in the pool.
18. There will be a safety break of 10 min. at 10 min. until the hour, each hour the pool is
open except the last hour. Adults only may swim at that time (18 yrs and up).
19. Babies and Toddlers MUST wear swim diapers.
20. Shower before entering the pool.
21. These rules are subject to change by the VGE Homeowners Board of Directors.
VGE SLIDE RULES
1. Must pass a swim proficiency test administered by the life guards prior to using the
slide. (Those to be tested are at the life guard’s discretion)
2. Only one person to be on the slide at a time, this includes the stairs as well as the slide.
3. No one is to be in the pool in the slide area during slide operating times.
4. No waiting at the bottom of the slide to catch the slider.
5. Violation of any of the slide rules will be met with one warning and then dismissal
from the pool area.
6. No toys or floatation devises of any kind on the slide. (this includes, but is not limited
to, life vests, wings, rings, safety swimsuits)
7. Must slide in a sitting position, feet first.
8. The life guard has full and final authority on all matters concerning the slide.
9. No jumping from slide.
Joe Tremont – President
Terry Hoppe – Vice President
Randy Barnes – Secretary
Brooke Sabo – Treasurer
Bianca Gracia - Director
Important Telephone Numbers
Emergency: Police, Fire & Ambulance
911
Harris County
Poison Control Center
713-654-1701
Tax Office – Don Sumners
Non – Emergency Police
713-477-1221
County Comm.– Jack Mormon Pct 2.713-755-6220
Village Grove East Home Owners Association, Inc.
Mosquito Control Division
713-368-2000
281-440-7928
c/o Houston Community Management Services
17049 El Camino Real, Suite 100
Houston, Texas 77058
832-864-1200
Fax 281-218-6973
City of Pasadena
City of Pasadena Water-Billing
713-475-5566
City of Pasadena Sewer Dept
713-475-7851
Karen Langhart - Association Manager
Street Lights
713-207-2222
Phone Number: 832-864-1237 (direct line)
Animal Control
281-991-0602
Email: [email protected]
Mayor’s Hotline
713-475-5555
Pool Company
Gulf Coast Aquatics
281-538-7946
For more information visit us at www.villagegroveeast.org
PRESORTED
STANDARD
US POSTAGE
PAID
WEBSTER TX
PERMIT NO 48