4th of July Holiday Event
The annual 4th of July neighborhood event will start with the Children's Parade at 11:30AM which will be followed by games, food and music starting at Noon in the Saddletree Ranch Park.
- The event is free for all residents of Saddletree Ranch (this is one of several benefits provided by your Property Owners' Association.)
- It is okay (encouraged, but not mandatory) that everyone bring their favorite side dish or dessert and show off your culinary aptitute.
- Please sign up on the sheets at the mail kiosk. That will help us with a headcount for the food.
- BBQ will be provided starting at noon in the pavilion. Add your sides or desserts to the tables that will be provided.
- You can bring your favorite beverages, however, iced tea, water, soda, juice boxes will be provided.
- The Band will play until about 2 pm while games, food and comraderie will continue most of the afternoon.
- Bring your folding chairs and umbrella or easyup if you like. There's never enough shade.
- Any help in cleaning up will be appreciated.
Saddletree Ranch Property Owners' Association Annual Meeting
The Annual Membership meeting will be held on July 11, 2009
The meeting will start at 10:00 AM at the Saddletree Ranch Clubhouse
All property owners are welcome to attend.
Annual Board Elections
Every year there are elections for Board members whose term is expiring. Therefore, every year at this time two of the seven Board positions (every third year, there are three terms expiring) are filled by a ballot of the entire membership based on the whole acre method. (For those who are not familiar with the "whole acre" voting method it is outlined in the by-laws of the association.)
Effective June 30 the terms of Charlie Cupik and Scott Schmok expire. Any member in good standing is eligible to place their name on the ballot by simply identifying their interest and submitting a letter of candidacy. (Essentially the letter is a brief introduction to those in the neighborhood who may not know the candidate and typically includes a statement of position on neighborhood issues or why the candidate deserves your vote.)
Anyone, including the incumbents if they so desire, must submit their name no later than June 15, 2009 and their letter to the Association President no later than June 19, 2009.
Ballots will be mailed no later than June 26th.
Neighborhood Storytime with Lisa Baker
New Photos have been added to the photo albums. See the pictures from the Neighborhood Storytime with Lisa Baker
Download the Spring 2009 Ranch Report
(Special Note: If you did not receive an email with links to the current Ranch Report you should create (or update) an account on the neighborhood web site. You may do so by clicking here.)
Burn Bans
Neither of the counties has a Burn Ban in Effect at this time. What for the Burn Ban sign near the mail kiosks if either of the counties reinstitute the bans.
The Saddletree Ranch "Burn Ban" signs are posted any time either one or both of the counties (Hays and Travis) declare such a ban. For more information on burn bans please click on the appropriate link below.
Travis County Fire Marshal
Hays County Fire Marshal
Safe Driving
Many residents in the neighborhood have voiced their concern regarding cars and trucks speeding through the neighborhood. Although the SR POA has no direct authority over such laws the Board took the issue to the Hays County Sheriff. As a result there will be enhanced patrolling throughout the area. Officially the sheriff staff is performing an assessment of the situation to make recommendations. So, do not be alarmed if your see more patrols, this is for our safety.
Remember that speeding within the neighborhood, especially along Saddletree Lane and in the mailbox area, is dangerous to all. Please report unsafe driving and speeding to your local authorities (county sheriff).
Board Officers
According to the association's by-laws, the election of officers occurs at the first meeting following the Annual Meeting. This year the meeting was held on July 16th.
The officers for the 2008-2009 fiscal year are:
Bill Hallett President
Charlie Cupik Vice President
Scott Schmok Secretary
Mike Greer Treasurer
Jim Bartosh Director
Debbie Schultz Director
Don Wickham Director
Upcoming Board Meetings
ALL SADDLETREE PROPERTY OWNERS ARE WELCOME
PLEASE COME AND PARTICIPATE IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD!
REGULAR MEETINGS START AT 7 PM AT THE CLUBHOUSE.
July 15, 2009
August 12, 2009
THE AGENDA AND MINUTES FOR ALL PAST BOARD MEETING AS WELL AS NEIGHBORHOOD EVENTS, NEWS AND OTHER INFORMATION ARE POSTED ON SADDLETREERANCH.NET REGULARLY.
If you need further information please contact any one of the board members or Bill Hallett, SRPOA Board President, at SRPOAPres@austin.rr.com or 264-0411
ACC Reminder
A word for all property owners. Play it safe and potentially save time, money, and aggravation. An ACC review of your plans is required before starting any construction of any kind on your property, whether you believe your plans to be conforming or not.
The ACC meetings are held on the Thursday before every Board meeting. The meeting is schedule to start at 6:30 PM. Charlie Graham, the ACC Chairman, will cancel the meeting if he has not received anything by noon on said Thursday. If you have something that you plan on bringing to the ACC meeting you will need to make sure that Charlie knows this by no later than noon Thursday. Charlie can be reached at (512) 968-1670.
The upcoming ACC meetings are:
July 9, 2009
August 6, 2009
Be sure to schedule events and reservations on the POA Web Site
If you want/need to reserve the clubhouse, baseball field, basketball court or want to announce a neighborhood event, you can now do so by going to the "Calendar & Reservations" menu item on the left. Choose the category Neighborhood Events, Clubhouse, Baseball Field, or Basketball Court to see upcoming events or to submit your event. When you submit a request it will be reviewed for conflicts, etc. and normally will be approved within 24 hours.
Clubhouse Key Checkout Procedure
Contact Scott Schmok to obtain a key to the clubhouse. Keys may be issued on a one-time basis or for an extended period of time to those residents that conduct weekly meetings. Scott can be reached at 264-0313 (home), 264-0314 (work), 569-3031 (mobile), or at scottschmok@austin.rr.com. If Scott is not reachable and you have an immediate need for the clubhouse, please contact one of the other board members to obtain a key to the clubhouse.
Feedback to Your Board is always welcome
Your feedback is always welcome. If you would like to share your thoughts with the Board of Directors then just click on the following link and drop us a note. We need this feedback in order to make sure that we are appropriately and responsibly representing your community.
SRPOA Board of Directors Mailing List
Keep Those Phone/eMail Records Updated
Please remember to let the POA know about phone number changes. If you have recently changed your phone number then please inform the POA so we can keep our records updated.
