Highlands Ranch Voices
April 2015
WELCOME NEW BOARD MEMBERS—At the general meeting of HR homeowners in
February, the membership elected Tommy Springfield and Shawn McElroy to the board.
Welcome and thank you to Tommy and Shawn. And thank you to the outgoing directors for
their service to the neighborhood: Max Martin and Carolyn Bentzinger. Carolyn spearheaded
the three-year landscaping project that enhances our entrance and will continue in that postition
for a short time.
The total number of homeowners voting, in person and via Proxy and Absentee Ballot, at the
Annual Meeting was 56. To learn what is happening in our community, go to the HOA website,
www.highlandsranchhoa.com to read the posted DRAFT Annual Meeting Minutes, which are
subject to approval at the 2016 Annual Meeting.
Highlands Ranch now has 117 homes on 130 lots with three homes under construction and ten
for resale.
Notes & Notices
BULK TRASH PICK-UP -- Tiger Sanitation is scheduled to do a bulk trash pick-up in
Highlands Ranch on Saturday, April 18. The HOA Board of Directors unanimously voted for
the Association to pay a nominal fee for this service so that it will be done at no cost to
individual homeowners. Have your bulk items out near the street by 8 am on April 18. Below
are additional guidelines provided by Tiger Sanitation.
Acceptable Items—Appliances, furniture, extra bagged yard waste and other large items.
Brush and limbs should be cut in 4’ foot lengths and tied in bundles not exceeding 35 lbs.
each. Small amounts of remodeling debris should be no longer than 4 feet in length, tied in
bundles or in bags or trash cans.
Unacceptable Items—Large amounts of loose brush and construction/demolition debris. Paint,
used oil, antifreeze, batteries, household chemicals, pesticides, herbicides and all other
hazardous materials and liquids. Tires are also not accepted at the landfills. Hazardous Waste
Pickup (paint, oil, household chemicals, etc.) is provided by Bexar County at no cost. You will
need to schedule a pickup at 1-800-4497587 or [email protected] .
Recommendations—We recommend that you use up the chemicals for their intended use when
possible. Paint can be poured on to cardboard and allowed to dry, then you can dispose of the
cardboard with the regular trash collection. Used oil, antifreeze and car batteries can sometimes
be taken to automotive parts/repair shops. Some shops, but not all, will accept these items so
call them ahead of time. Consider composting and mulching yard waste. Donate useable items
to charities.
Recycling -- If you need a larger recycling container than the provided 13 gallon plastic crate,
Tiger Sanitation will now swap it out, at no charge, for a 96 gallon trash can with wheels and a
green lid, which designates the can for recycling only. Call Tiger Sanitation, 210-333-4287.
Thanks for your recycling efforts!
TXDOT I-10 IMPROVEMENTS--Several HR homeowners attended the February 19 TxDOT
public meeting on the planned improvements to I-10. Construction will begin in the fall 2015 on
the Old Frederickburg Road overpass first. TxDOT is proposing improvements to I-10 W
between Ralph Fair Rd. and Fair Oaks Pkwy. The project includes:
* Converting existing I-10 two-way frontage roads to one-way frontage roads
* Constructing new I-10 overpass at Old Fredericksburg Road and Buckskin Dr.
* Replacing and expanding the existing Fair Oaks Pkwy bridge over I-10
* Reconfiguring entrance and exit ramps along the corridor
Info and a schematic are at: http://www.txdot.gov/inside-txdot/projects/studies/san-antonio/i-10w-perimeter.html
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SAN ANTONIO ANNEXATION PLANS – In December 2014 the city council approved the
study of "limited purpose annexation" of three areas this year which includes the IH 10 corridor
(Highlands Ranch area). It will probably be a "limited purpose annexation" at first followed by
the phasing in of "full service annexation" over a three year period. Here is a link to the city gov
website, with a tab for FAQs:
http://www.sanantonio.gov/Planning/PlanningUrbanDesign/Annexation/AnnexationProgram.as
px#149231380-phase-1-limited-purpose-areas
HOMEOWNERS ASSN. MANAGEMENT CHANGES— During the past year the HOA has
changed management companies 3 times. Management Professionals who we used for over ten
years was purchased by CIA last August. This January the HOA board moved our business to
Association Management Services. AMS’s manager for HR is Laurel Hinton, 210-582-5974. or
[email protected] . They do have a gate department that can take care of 24 hour gate codes
for social functions.
Bexar County Burn Ban Lifted—The burn ban IS NOT currently in effect, according to the
Fire Marshall’s office as of this publication (3/17/15). However, a permit to burn is still needed.
Call the Bexar County Fire Marshall 210-335-0300 for a permit number.
Highlands Ranch Website— Much useful information is available to home owners and lot
owners on our HR website www.highlandsranchhoa.org :
Special Function 24-hour Gate Code form
DCCRs and Bylaws
Community Directory (password protected) --User Name: boerne; Password:
HR Survey maps, Units 1 thru 6
HOA board members and Committee Chairman contacts
ACC Improvement Request form
Resources ( 26 subcontractor referrals by HR homeowners )
Social Groups: Book Club, Bunco, Wine Club, etc.
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Calendar of Events
Bunco Club—The HR Ladies Bunco Group meets on the 2ndn Thursday, every other month.
This year in April, June, August, October and December. The next gathering will be Thursday
April. 9, 7 pm at the home of Karen Holley, 27319 Ranch Creek. All are welcome, even if you
are new to the game—it is fun and easy to learn. If you are interested in hosting, please contact
Karen at 830-755-6447 or [email protected] for more information.
HOA Board Meeting—Thursday April 16, 7 pm at Fair Oaks Country Club. The monthly
board meetings are open to all homeowners. The email address for the board is
[email protected]
Book Club—The next gathering is Wednesday April 22, 7 pm, at the home of Martha Grant,
27559 Ranch Creek. The book this month will be Happy Are the Happy, by Yasmina Reza. All
are welcome, even if you haven’t finished the book. If possible, please bring an appetizer, salad,
or dessert. For info or to volunteer to host, contact Tracy Lyon at 830-755-5048 or
[email protected]
HOA Board of Directors
HRHOA Board Members & Committee Liaisons:
Kris Bradley, President, 830-755-6599
Jon Jaeb, Treasurer, 830-981-9131
Joe Monier, Secretary, 830-981-5440
David Plata, Roads & Safety, 830-755-4333
Shawn McElroy, 813-486-0096
Tommy Springfield, 830-765-5245
Pat Hopkins, ACC & Welcoming, 830-755-8216
Carolyn Bentzinger, Beautification, 830-755-6598
Jimmy Junkin, Finance Chairman 830-981-5479
Martha Grant, Newsletter 830-981-5632
Important Numbers:
Association Management Services (for one-time gate code #s, assessments): 210-829-7202, or
our rep, Laurel Hinton, 210-582-5974
Emergency: Call 911 for Police/Fire/Ambulance
Non-Emergency: 210-335-6000, #1 for Sheriff
Leon Springs Volunteer Fire Dept: 210-698-1593
Brush Burning Approval: 210-335-0300
Highlands Ranch Website: http://www.highlandsranchhoa.org The directory is
password protected. Username: boerne. Password: hrhoa78006
Highlands Ranch Board of Directors email: [email protected]
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Call or email the communications committee with items for inclusion:
Martha Grant at 830-981-5632 or [email protected]
Thanks to Pat Hopkins for newsletter research and contributions.