Author: Paul Maine

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Reptile Show at the Pool – Saturday August 16th

Saturday August  16, come to the pool from 10-11 am for a visit from Michael Foux and the Austin Reptile Show. He will be presenting his “Reptile Adventure” program featuring a hands-on look at 12 live reptiles from around the world. Mr. Foux has shared his love of reptiles with children of all ages at many schools, libraries and events throughout the Austin area.
A couple of notes:
Please refrain from eating and drinking during the presentation. We’ll serve refreshments afterward.
Bring towels and/or blankets for children to sit on.
Don’t miss your chance to meet the reptiles!

Please take a look at the reptile show review with photos  from last year.

We look forward to seeing you at the event!

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July 4th Celebration at the Scofield Farms Pool

Please join us at the Scofield Farms Pool from 11AM – 2PM on July 4th as we celebrate the holiday! Live music will be provided by Manteca Beat. Food and drinks will be served. Raffles will be held throughout the event for door prizes. There will also be some games for the kids. We look forward to seeing you at this event.

This event is open to all Scofield Farms residents.

The following businesses have made donations for this event:

Culvers

HEB

Hess Lawns

Frost Bank

Tinseltown ( Pflugerville )

 

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PISD Bond Proposal Information Meeting with Superintendent Torrez

Please join Pflugerville ISD Superintendent of Schools Dr. Alex Torrez for an informational meeting regarding PISD’s bond proposal. The proposal includes funding for the district’s fourth high school, two elementary schools, technology, safety and security upgrades and a district stadium. We encourage you to come out to learn more, ask questions, and ensure you are an informed voter. Early voting begins April 28 and runs through May 6; election day is May 10. For more information, visit: http://www.pfisdbond.net/.

Date: Wednesday April 30th
Time: 7 PM
Location:
The Original Pancake House
1700 W Parmer Ln #650, Austin, TX

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Board of Director Openings

We are off to a new and exciting year. I look forward to a wonderful 2014 in our community!

Once again, we are approaching our annual Residential Owners Association (ROA) meeting in May and we anticipate there will be some Board of Directors openings that need to be filled. If you would like to learn more about serving our community as a board member please contact us and we will schedule a time to meet with you and explain the duties of a board member and to answer your questions.

Thank you,

Paul Maine

President Scofield Farms ROA

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Letter from the President Fall 2013

Attention Scofield Owners,

On behalf of myself and the Scofield ROA Board of Directors, we wish you and your families a happy and safe holiday season!

The financial situation of our community has changed and we no longer need a large cash infusion at the beginning of the year. We will no longer offer a prepayment discount for paying your entire annual assessment at the beginning of the year.

Please remember that maintaining our cedar privacy fences will help assure that Scofield Farms remains a desirable and attractive place to live.  When replacing fencing, the Architectural Control Committee asks that residents use #1 grade cedar slats that are approximately 3.5 to 4 inches wide to maintain compatibility with existing fences in the neighborhood.  Color and width of the existing fence should be matched.  Any changes in fencing from this standard will require ACC approval.  Also, remember that owners on each side of the fence share a joint duty to maintain, replace and repair the fence so that it remains in good condition.  The ROA management company will work with affected homeowners to enforce fencing standards, if necessary.

Lastly, please be sure to bring your trash and recycle bins in the same day it is picked up.

Thank you,

Paul Maine

President Scofield ROA

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Letter from the President Summer 2013

Dear Scofield Farms Homeowner,

Here we are in the midst of another Texas summer! Your Scofield Residential Owners Association (ROA) board of directors and volunteers have been working hard to maintain and enhance our neighborhood community!
Part of the board’s mission is to enhance the quality of life for our residents and more specifically by “Fostering a sense of community between our residents”. To that end, the board will be promoting a very active social events calendar through the remainder of the year. Here are the scheduled events at the time of this writing:

  • Super Saturday at the Pool: Ms Lisa Baker Puppet Show: August 31, 10-11 AM
  • Super Saturday at the Pool: Ethereal Spectrum (Live Band featuring Sarah Jane Hargis on Flute): 7 September, 6:30-9:30 PM
  • National Night Out: Live Band, Food, Local Law Enforcement, Prizes: 1 October, 6 – 9 PM

Stay tuned to our website for additional details and other news.
Below are specific items we are working on to sustain your property values through our joint community property within the neighborhood. We ask for your assistance on some of these items. Please do your part by maintaining your own property so we can all live in a safe and appealing environment.

  1. Pool Restroom Remodel: A contractor has begun to remodel the restrooms at the pool. An outside shower and resurfacing the pool entry surface is also included in the project. Construction is scheduled to be completed by October 1st.
  2. Homeless/Transients: The ROA is working on removing the homeless people that are frequenting the corner of Parmer and Metric  (behind the short tower ) and also from adjacent vacant property.
  3. Updated Pool Rules: Please see the attached abbreviated version of the updated pool rules. Don’t let anyone into the pool area if they don’t have a pool card. The pool rules in their entirety are posted at the pool and also on this website.
  4. Tree Trimming: Be sure to keep the trees trimmed on your property. Many properties have trouble growing grass because their trees need to be thinned out.
  5. Fence Policy/Fence repair/replacement: The ROA has asked our attorney to create a new fence policy relating to the responsibility of each neighbor to assist in the repair/replacement of joint fencing. Per the new policy, “when a fence acts as a boundary fence that separates two owners’ yards, the owners share a joint duty to maintain, replace, and repair the fence such that it remains in good, neat, and attractive condition, and such owners are equally responsible for all costs of maintenance. Any fence separating two owners’ yards is presumed to be a boundary fence unless acceptable proof (in the form of a survey) is submitted and confirmed by the board that the fence is wholly situated on only one lot.” This new policy has been put in place to help homeowners understand their legal responsibilities relating to joint fencing. The ROA management company will enforce fence issues by working individually with the homeowners affected.
  6. Neighborhood Watch: The ROA is still looking for a volunteer to lead our neighborhood watch program. If interested, please contact me at the email address at the bottom of this letter. Please take the time to meet your neighbors and be on the lookout for suspicious activities. When you see something suspicious call the police. The Scofield Farms Instant Communicator group is ready for your participation and input! The Instant Communicator, created in 2012, is a means of quickly disseminating important news regarding situations currently occurring (such as crimes in progress, suspicious activity, or severe weather warnings) to our community via a smart phone app or text message. Please visit “General Info/FAQ” on the scofieldfarms.org forum for additional information about joining the Instant Communicator group.
  7. Community website, Forum and SF Instant Communicator –The scofieldfarms.org website, the official online communication channel of the Scofield Farms ROA, continues to be improved and expanded to better serve residents. Check out the website to find out the latest news about current events in the neighborhood, as well as access important documents and information.
  8. Architectural Control Committee (ACC) approvals – Your property covenants require you to have written approval from the ROA’s ACC prior to modifications to your property. Examples of items you need ACC approval for include, but are not limited to, building a shed, deck, redesigning landscape or installing nonstandard fencing, and changing the color of your home’s exterior paint. The process is fast and easy to submit for review. There is no valid reason not to comply. This is another way to make sure the neighborhood is kept nice. In several recent cases, our ACC volunteers have used their expertise to alert applicants to problems in their contractor’s proposal. When in doubt – please ask for guidance from our property manager, Sarah DeMattos at CMA, 512-339-6962, or sarahdm@cmaaustin.com to avoid enforcement and fines.
  9. Board Update – As a reminder to the neighborhood residents, the officers for 2013-14 are as follows: President – Paul Maine, Vice President – Deborah Southerland, Secretary – Barton Layne, Treasurer – Mimi Rhea, Director-at-Large – Emmett Bills.

The Scofield Farms ROA email newsletter is used several times a year to distribute information about Board of Directors meetings and agendas. To be added to the list, either join the scofieldfarms.org forum or sign up for the newsletter using the “Sign up for our Email Newsletter” form on the scofieldfarms.org website. Please feel free to email webmaster@scofieldfarms.org with any questions.

In closing, I wish to commend our many volunteers for helping make our community a nice place to live. We look forward to working with you to improve our community.   Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or concerns.

Sincerely,

 

Paul Maine, President

webmaster@scofieldfarms.org

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Movie In The Park 2013

The annual Scofield Farms ROA  “Movie In The Park” took place on Saturday June 22.  The event was well attended and was a wonderful success. Special thanks to Sue Jahn for planning and coordinating the event. Dan Frazier made sure the City of Austin mowed the grass prior to the event. We also want to thank University Federal Credit Union for underwriting the majority of the costs for the event and they even provided cupcakes!

We look forward to many more fun community events!

Paul Maine, President

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WiFi at Scofield Farms Pool!

We are happy to announce public WiFi Internet access at the Scofield Farms pool. The network name and password are posted on a sign inside the pool. WiFi is available within the pool area, adjacent playground and parking lot. In order to connect to the Public WiFi you must connect to the network and enter the password – you must also bring up your web browser and agree to the terms and conditions.

At the time of this writing each connection to the Public WiFi will be reset after two hours of usage. If you need to reconnect, you will need to accept the terms and conditions again in order to connect to the Public WiFi.

 

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Holiday Trash and Recycling Schedule

Slide Over!: All trash, recycling and yard trimmings collections scheduled on or directly after the Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s holidays “slide” to the next day.

Thanksgiving Day, if your collection day is Thursday, Nov. 22, it slides to Friday, Nov. 23. If your collection day is Friday, Nov. 23, it slides to Saturday, Nov. 24.

Christmas Day, all collections scheduled between Christmas Day, Tuesday, Dec. 25 and Friday, Dec. 28 will be picked up one day later. Monday, Dec. 24 collections will not change.

New Year’s Day, all collections scheduled between Tuesday, Jan. 1 and Friday, Jan. 4 will be picked up one day later. Monday, Dec. 31 collections will not change.

Remember, these changes only affect residents who are City of Austin curbside customers. For more information about Austin Resource Recovery’s holiday collection schedule, visit bit.ly/atxholidayslide.

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Kudos to Austin Police Department

I was assaulted and robbed on Saturday 7/21/12 in broad daylight at about 5:30pm. Here is my story. Karen ( my wife ), Debbie ( wife’s friend ) and I had just finished a meal at Gueros Taco Bar on South Congress Avenue. After the meal we all proceeded south on the west side of congress visiting various shops. I told Karen that I was going to walk down the street to get a cup of coffee. I was just about to enter Cafe Italiano when I received a phone call. I answered the phone and turned facing north towards the capital. The next thing I know is someone hits me in the side of my face holding my phone and grabs my iPhone. I was momentarily startled. I saw a young black man running away with my phone in his hand. I followed him around the corner as he headed west on Milton and realized there was no way I could catch him since I had sandals on. The assailant was with three other men ( two black and one hispanic ). There was also a man walking east on Milton with a small child who was talking on his phone. I asked him to call 911. I was amazed that the Austin police arrived in about 2 minutes. The police then swarmed the area looking for the assailants. They also dispatched a helicopter. They quickly caught three of them and had the last one blocked into a particular area. They next called in K-9 and they got the last one of them. I next had to ID them and go to the police station to fill out a report and meet with a detective.

The police recovered my iPhone.

My face is swollen and sore where I was hit but other than being shook up – I am fine.

I was amazed at how well the Austin police worked as a team to catch the bad guys! They were very courteous and treated me very well. I would like to commend the following police offices for an outstanding job:
Air-2 (helicopter)
K-9 Units
K. Perrydoe badge 7228
J. Perkins (D302)
R. Ranger badge 7228
J. Brown badge 5610
A. Milam badge 7248
R. Smith badge 4501
D. Leija (D390)
A. Edwards (D406)
Kunkel (D501)
J. Hernandez (D504)
Sanders (D505)
Sadien (D507)
Hawkins (D590)

My apologies if I missed anyone.

Here are some addition security tips for your iPhone.

Make sure you have a security code enabled on your phone.

Be sure to install a free app named Find My iPhone. When the app is installed you can type in your apple ID and password into any OTHER apple device that has this app installed and it will show you the location of the iPhone. Be sure to use the police to retrieve your phone if it was stolen.