Governor’s Place Official Newsletter
November 2018
Important Numbers... 3 Teenage Job Seekers... 7 School News... 9 What’s Happening in Katy... 10 Houston Area Events... 12 Thanksgiving Tips... 16 Garden Tips... 18 Recipes... 19
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2 November 2018 | Governor’s Place Don’t Forget To Vote On November 6, 2018 Below you will find the addresses where you can find a place to vote near you:
Harris County: www.harrisvotes.com/VoterBallotSearch.aspx?L=E
Fort Bend County: www.fortbendcountytx.gov/home/showdocument?id=44927
Governor’s Place Community Association
IMPORTANT NUMBERS Crest Management Fire/Ambulance 911 www.crest-management.com Harris County ESD 48 281-599-8888 Memorial Herman Katy Hospital 281-644-7000 Heather Esteban, Community Mgr. 281-945-4630 Houston Methodist West Hospital 832-522-5522 Maria Rivera, Community Asst. Mgr. 281-945-4663 Texas Children’s Hospital West 832-227-1000 Houston Methodist St. Catherine Hospital 281-599-5700 Questions concerning pool and tennis courts access, grounds maintenance, pest Poison Control1 -800-222-1222 control spraying, Association dues, etc., should be directed to Crest. Animal Control 281-999-3191 Mosquito Control 713-796-6900 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Children’s Protective Svs 713-394-4000 Gary Russell 281-395-8164 Harris Co. Public Health & Environmental 713-439-6000 Jan Surmacz 281-693-3597 Comcast Cable 713-341-1000 Gary Harrington 281-395-3873 Reliant Energy 713-207-7777 esse Garcia 281-392-8803 Entex 713-659-2111 ave Gilkeson 281-392-3771 Centerpoint Energy 713-207-2222 www.centerpointenergy.com/outage The GP board meetings are typically the third Monday of Cimarron MUD (water) 832-490-1600 each month at 6:30 pm in the clubhouse. Texas Pride Disposal 281-342-8178 GOVERNOR’S PLACE CLUBHOUSE METRO 713-635-4000 Rental Fee is $75 • Administrative Fee $50 Refundable Deposit is $100 SCHOOLS KISD Administration 281-237-6000 Clubhouse Rentals call Crest Mgmt. 281-579-0761 Cimarron Elementary 281-237-6900 Swimming Pool Payphone 281-395-1699 West Memorial Elementary 281-237-6600 Governor’s Place pool is open Memorial Day weekend through West Memorial Junior High 281-237-6400 Labor Day weekend. Katy High School 281-237-6700
SECURITY Harris County Sheriff’s Dept. 713-221-6000 Newsletter Publisher: Krenek Printing Company Crime Stoppers 713-222-TIPS SEAL Security 281-749-1300 7102 Glen Chase Ct, Houston, TX 77095 http://sealsecuritytexas.com/vacation-watch-form.php 281-463-8649 • www.krenekprinting.com Become a Dental Assistant ACC Forms in just 10 weeks! Approval from the Architectural Control Committee is required prior to making any modifications to the exterior of your property. This includes but is not limited to installation of trampolines, playsets, storage sheds, room additions, patio covers, repainting your home, trim or front door even if using the same color. An Exterior Modification Request Form can be submitted electronically at www.crest-management.com by clicking on Exterior Modification Request Form on the homepage. Please note you do not need to log in to complete the application. Once you select your project type, it will notify of items required to complete your application. If you prefer a paper application, please contact Crest Management at 281-579-0761 and it can be mailed to you. Training Since 1995 Approved by the TWC Career Schools and Colleges Avoid Package Theft from S.E.A.L. Security Solutions One unfortunate side-effect of our modern buy-everything-online lifestyle: package theft. A box or pile of boxes left sitting in front of your door makes an easy target for thieves, who sometimes brazenly follow delivery trucks. This has become the single most prevalent crime that www.hdas.biz | For info packet call 281-363-0600 or email [email protected] S.E.A.L. Security’s residential clients have to deal with. There are several Katy • Clear Lake • The Woodlands things that we can all do to reduce the risk of package theft. Some are 10 Week Course - Tuition $3250 • Payment Plans new, high-tech solutions. Others are common-sense approaches that require little effort and no money. Winter Session begins 1/12/19 Amazon Key/Amazon Locker Amazon recognizes the seriousness of the problem and has started marketing Amazon Key, which combines a smart lock and security Family Owned Over 25 years camera that will allow delivery services to place packages just inside & Operated of experience your front door. Yes, inside. That means you have to be willing to allow
Any Repair a complete stranger to enter your house, but the camera monitors the with this ad whole thing and the technology prevents them from entering at any Cannot be combined with any other offer. other time. There’s also a version of this system that will allow packages to be delivered inside the trunk of your vehicle. • Toilets • Re-pipes • Remodels • Pipe Leaks • Water Heaters • Drain Services • Fixture Replacement • Gas Tests & Gas Lines • Sewer Camera Inspections Amazon Locker, meanwhile, offers package delivery to high- profile, Sewer Repair & Replacement Water lines & Water Main Yard Leaks and much more • • • public places, like Whole Foods (which is now owned by Amazon) or www.PolsgrovePlumbing.com other stores. Upon delivery, you get a combination that will allow you J. Russ Polsgrove RMPL#38482 281-802-5233 to retrieve your package. This is certainly not as convenient as home delivery, but it may be worth it, especially for high-value deliveries. Local Utility Rebates Now Available There’s no charge to use Amazon Lockers and you can also use them for Same-Day Service returns - a nice alternative to waiting in line at the Post Office or the UPS Store.
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4 November 2018 | Governor’s Place their signage are obvious. If the thieves don’t know (or think) they’re on surveillance footage, then there’s no deterrent. Doorbell cameras also inform you when someone has rung your bell or even when they sense Quality Printing movement in front of your door. And through an app on your phone or computer, they even allow you to speak to the person at your door in real time. Targeted Advertising Make a practical place for parcel deliverers to “hide” packages from Professional Service street view - and make sure they know to place them there. You can place a small note on your door. Something like “Please leave packages behind the planter and then ring the doorbell.” And in many cases, you can have the sender add specific delivery instructions to a package. You might also Print & Mail ServiceS consider planting a low shrub or placing a lawn ornament in front of your Call our office today to get a quote for your printing needs! door in order to keep items from being visible from the street.
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HOWEVER - We have received reports of dog owners allowing their dogs to defecate and urinate in yards. This is especially a problem in high- traffic areas near park entrances. Be aware that it is not just your dog. YOUR AD COULD Once a yard has been “used,” other dogs want to do so as well. A resident BE HERE! should not have to pick up after even one dog, much less ten. In addition, runners and walkers in our parks don’t enjoy dodging excrement. Please carry a bag and pick up after your pet.
Remember also, that even the sweetest dog may seem intimidating to some people. Respect their rights and comply with leash laws.
Parking Laws Will Be Enforced As many residents have noticed, cars parking in the wrong direction on the side of the road has become an increasing problem throughout the community. The officers that patrol the neighborhood have been giving warnings for this, but will begin issuing tickets. Please utilize your driveway and garage and when parking on the street is necessary, please Krenek Printing park in the same direction as traffic. DESIGN • PRINT • MARKET • MAIL LLC
Additional parking problems have occurred at the tennis and clubhouse parking lots. As a result, the Board has adopted a Common Area Parking and Tow Policy. The Policy has been filed in the official public records 281-463-8649 with the Harris County Clerk and is available by visiting www.crest- management.com, clicking on Communities and selecting Governors www.KrenekPrinting.com Place. Towing will be enforced.
Governor’s Place | November 2018 5 Deed Restriction Reminder A.A.A. If you plan on making a change to your home/yard, please fill out a Request for Home Improvement - Governor’s Place form. Please view Tree Services the form at our website and download the form to submit to Crest Management. & Landscaping 925 South Mason Rd. P.M.B. 239 • Cars may not be parked on the front lawn of your property. Katy, TX 77450 • Trailers, boats, RVs, recreational vehicles must be stored out of view of the street. 281-798-5224 • Remember that our streets are very narrow and utilize your driveway [email protected] to park cars. • Store trash cans out of street view. • Tree Removal • Now is the time to start cleaning out gutters and roof tops to get rid of • Tree Trimming We install pine needles and leaves. • Palm Trees Trimming • We urge parents to advise your children to ride scooters and electric toys on the sidewalks, NOT in the streets. There have been too many • Stump Removal Christmas near misses reported and we don’t want a child to “learn their lesson” • Lots Cleaned Up the hard way by being hit by a car. • Landscaping Designs Lights! Crime Reporting Together as a community we must always be alert for both ourselves 15% OFF • Flagstone & Paver Patios and our neighbors. Please phone (713-221-6000) the sheriff for anything Any Service suspicious; robbery, suspicious looking people, speeding, etc. With this ad. • Sod Replacement • Sprinkler Repair Waste Removal • Fence Installation & Repair Please remember not to place your garbage out any sooner than the Fence • Mulch night before the scheduled pick-up day. Installation Special • Monthly Packages After pick-up, all garbage cans should be kept out of public view. They • Drainage System should not be kept in front of garages, in the front yards of any home or on the side of any home. Please make every effort to conceal the trashcans from public view on non-trash days.
Recreational Vehicles Parking recreational vehicles in the community is a violation of the governing rules and regulations. We understand this is the time of year vacations and family visits are planned, so if you will take a moment to call Crest Management at 281-579-0761 to notify us as to when you will have your recreational vehicle(s) in the driveway, we will give you 1 to 2 days grace period. We understand people have to live, that is why we want to open the lines of communication. If we do not hear from you Roof Leaking? and your vehicle(s) are noticed on our regular inspection, don’t get upset when you receive a citation. Again, we will only allow parking of Specialized in Roof Repairs recreational vehicles for a short period of 1 to 2 days. Our Family Trade Since 1945 • Whole Roofs & Roof Repairs • Seamless Gutters & Downspouts Commercial Vehicles Parking • Wall Flashing 281-391-8257 Although the streets in Governors Place are public, we are receiving • Soffit & Fascia www.callenroofing.com numerous complaints regarding parking of personal vehicles and • Skylights & Chimneys WE FIX IT RIGHT commercial vehicles in the streets. The parking of COMMERCIAL VEHICLES • Window Replacement within the community is RESTRICTED in the governing documents and • Other Difficult Repairs THE FIRST TIME! fines will be assessed. Please try to utilize your driveways as much as possible when parking your personal vehicles.
Street Light Maintenance To report a streetlight that is not working, call Reliant Energy at 713-207-2222. You need to report both the number on the base of the pole and the street address.
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