Sentinel October 2016 President’s Message Braeswood Place by James P. Baker Homeowners Association Braeswood Place Neighbors, A Deed-Restricted Community 4010 Blue Bonnet If you have noticed a Constable Patrol sign has been removed from your Suite 112 yard, you likely have not yet paid your annual BPHA renewal dues. For those Houston, TX 77025 713-666-7248 without signs in your front yard, it’s not too late to either renew or join! Dues [email protected] received by the association sustain many of the programs that keep our commu- nity one of the safest, most desirable neighborhoods in Houston. Programs in- Have you paid your clude the Constable Patrol, architectural review and deed restriction enforce- Annual membership dues? Pay online at: ment, mosquito fogging, esplanade beautification, Fourth of July parade, the www.braeswoodplace.org BPHA office and many others – all of which support the value of the largest in- vestment of many - their home. Please contact the BPHA office today and pay Next Board Meeting: Thursday, October 13, your dues. 7 pm, St. Vincent de Paul, Jamail Family Thank you to Fabia Hill for all of her work in coordinating National Night Center Out for our neighborhood. This annual event always presents a great opportunity to get to know your neighbors! As you will see in Steve An- Of Special Interest: Traffic Study Update – ton’s report on Neighborhood Security, getting to know your neighbors is one pg. 4 of the keys to crime prevention and preserving the safety in our community. HISD Letter – pg. 7 Good Neighbor Story – The BPHA Nominating Committee, chaired by Jerry McClain, including pg. 9 Catherine Hanslik and Drake Terrell has been hard at work developing a slate of volunteers for the next BPHA election in November. Please join me in Index: thanking them for taking on this important role to sustain the talent we have in President’s Message1 our volunteer organization. Calendar/Reminders2 Security 3 Please see the article on page 4 relating to the latest update on the neighborhood Membership 4 traffic study and mitigation efforts. Traffic Study 4 Braes Bayou 5 Also, please note the yellow flyer in this month’s Sentinel for those wishing to McGovern Library 5 join or renew participation in the flag program in our neighborhood. This pro- BMOYC 6 Mark Twain Elem 6 gram has grown significantly in recent years and we hope to continue the tradi- HISD Comm Ltr 7 tion! Longfellow Elem 8 Pershing MS 9 Finally, let’s continue to ensure this a safe year in our neighborhood. Please be Good Neighbor 9 Garden Club 10 vigilant about securing your houses, cars and valuables. Have the Constable’s Yard of Month 10 number programmed in your phone if you are dues paying member and be sure Advertisers 11-19 to report any suspicious activity. Contact Info 20 1 BPHA CALENDAR OF EVENTS BPHA BOARD MEETING October and November Thursday, October 13 - 7 pm Tues Oct 4 Recycle North of BB St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, Tues Oct 4 National Night Out 6800 Buffalo Speedway, Jamail Family Center Thurs Oct 13 Recycle South of BB Thurs Oct 13 BPHA Board meeting Residents are welcome to attend and observe Board Mon Oct 17 JUNK Heavy trash South of BB meetings. We designate the first 15 minutes of BPHA Mon Oct 17 Sentinel deadline for November Board meetings for “Open Feedback” by BPHA members Mon Oct 17 BBA Meeting, Tues Oct 18 Recycle North of BB who register in advance to speak. To register, members must Tues Oct 18 JUNK Heavy trash North of BB call the BPHA Office, 713-666-7248, by 2 pm, Wednesday, Thurs Oct 27 Recycle South of BB October 12. The 15 minutes will be divided equally among ************************************************** the registered speakers with 5-minute maximum time for Tues Nov 1 Recycle North of BB each. Thurs Nov 10 Recycle South of BB Thurs Nov 10 BPHA Board Meeting Mon Nov 14 Sentinel deadline for December BUILDER’S PLEDGE OF Tues Nov 15 Recycle North of BB MAINTENANCE Tues Nov 15 TREE Heavy trash North of BB Mon Nov 21 TREE Heavy trash South of BB Each month, Builders agree to participate in BPHA’s Mon Nov 21 BBA Meeting, Construction Guidelines and Pledge of Maintenance Thurs Nov 24 NO TRASH or RECYCLE South of BB Fri Nov 25 Trash pickup South of BB while constructing and remodeling homes in our area. Fri Nov 25 Recycle South of BB By signing the pledge, these companies agree to Tues Nov 29 Recycle North of BB follow a number of guidelines that make their construction site more “neighbor friendly”. We appreciate the builders’ commitment to our BB-Brays Bayou; BW-Braeswood; BBA-Braes Bayou neighborhood! Association; BSN-Braeswood Super Neighborhood; 4142 Blue Bonnet – 20-20 Homes Inc. KYP-Karl Young Park; SL-Stella Link; SVDP-St. Vincent de Paul 3215 Fairhope – Jeffrey Harrington Homes 4127 Falkirk – Partners in Building 4015 Drummond – Laird Homes 3201 Glen Haven – Texas Custom Patios IMPORTANT BUILDING NOTICE Before beginning new construction, remodeling, or adding a room, driveway, or garage, you must submit three sets of plans for BPHA deed restriction review. There is a $200 fee for renovation plan review and a $500 fee for new construction plan review. LOST OR FOUND A PET? Contact the Braeswood Place Pet ADVERTISER NOTICE Rescue Group! The Braeswood Place Homeowners Association does not www.braeswoodpets.com endorse nor recommend Sentinel advertisers. Before con- Tim Hebert – [email protected] tracting for service, check references and recommenda- 713-446-0574 tions from independent sources. Founded in 2007, we have rescued over 800 cats and dogs. Please spread the word to your neighbors who have yet to join our effort. No cost, no obligations. What a deal! 2 “Finding homes for homeless animals and pets for petless homes” Constable Patrol Statistics SECURITY UPDATE August 2016 by Steve Anton Auto Accidents 2 Alarm Responses 21 Eyes, Ears, Neighbors and Dogs — Animal Related 5 once again the keys to crime prevention Assault 0 Burglary of a Residence 0 Last month, we experienced two similar crimes within an hour or so Burglary of a Vehicle 0 and just 4 blocks apart. The criminals may or may not have been work- Checks of Businesses 63 ing together, but their methods were very similar. Checks of Park 69 In the first incident, around lunchtime, a painter working across the Checks of Residences 464 street spotted 3 men in a car acting suspiciously. He told the homeown- Checks of Schools 29 er he was working for, who called the Constable. Two of the men left Checks on Welfare of Person 3 the car, entered the backyard and kicked in the back door, while the driver waited outside in the car. The deputy arrived within 3 minutes Criminal Mischief/Disturbance 10 and followed the car as it left the scene. The driver was identified and Drug Investigation/Arrests 0 released because the deputy had not been told of the other men in the Meet with Residents 468 backyard. They apparently saw the deputy follow their getaway car and Missing Person 1 cut short their search of the house. They escaped with some cash and Open Door/Window Checks 7 jewelry. Precinct 1 investigators are very focused on this incident and Solicitor Complaints 2 will again question the driver, in an effort to identify his accomplices. Stolen Vehicles 0 The observant worker and the quick call from a responsible neighbor Stranded Motorists 0 were key in limiting the loss. Nothing is more effective than neighbors Suspicious Persons 14 watching out for each other and being willing to get involved. Suspicious Vehicles 37 In the second incident, again at midday, a man attempted to kick in a Thefts 0 front door while a nanny and a child were at home in the kitchen. Their Traffic(arrests, citations, stops, warnings) 118 large dog went ballistic, and when the intruder saw the nanny inside, he Vacation Watches 662 ran away and left in a white van, perhaps with an accomplice. Warrants/Writs Served 6 The homeowner reports that a visitor had just pulled out of the drive- way, and she believes that the suspect was watching the house and as- Miles Patrolled 7,866 sumed that the house was then unoccupied. This is a common report. When you leave the house, get in the habit of pausing to look up and down the street. Look for people sitting in cars who don’t seem to belong. When you see a deputy patrolling If you are a member of the Constable Patrol, don’t hesitate to call the your street, feel dispatcher and report a suspicious vehicle. Our deputies arrest a signifi- free to wave him cant number of suspects due to outstanding warrants or other crimes. It is an effective way to prevent crime and chase away potential trouble. down and visit. Here’s a great example of that: On September 10, our deputy made a routine traffic stop in the 3800 block of Grennoch. The driver They are lied about his date of birth and when the deputy investigated further, he found that the man had 5 outstanding warrants. He was arrested. delighted to get . to know you and Want a Membership Sign in your yard? hear your Join the BPHA Constable Patrol Program and be a part of the solution. concerns. The benefits to the safety of your home and your family are enormous. Call the BPHA office at 713-666-7248. 3 BPHA MEMBERSHIP UPDATE - SUPPORTERS AND SUSTAINERS Thanks to our 2016-2017 Patron, Sustaining and Supporting Members! Everyone has received an invoice for BPHA and Constable Patrol dues.