Northcliffe

Articles from the February newsletter

Feb 12, 2006

A NOTE FROM THE PRESIDENT:

Wednesday, January 11, 2006 was our quarterly community meeting. The attendance was great, and below, for those people who were not able to attend, are some of the issues that were discussed:

?· The Northcliffe Volunteer Fire Station will soon become the property of the City of Schertz. Schertz plans to renovate the building and eventually turn it into a community center. We do not yet have a final date as to when that will happen, but we will keep you informed as the process becomes finalized and details become available. For now, County and State voting will still be done there and City elections will be held at the Community Center on Schertz Parkway.

?· Work has begun on the new road that will go from the upper hill of the Fairways subdivision to the I-35 access road. This should help direct some of the traffic away from Mayfair and Chelsea.

?· A resident?’s request for speed humps along Mayfair has been denied as recent traffic studies have shown that average traffic speed and volume do no meet requirements as outlined in the City ordinance.

?· The City has finalized an agreement with New Braunfels Utilities (NBU). NBU is responsible for electrical support to the first two streets coming into the front entrance. As a first priority following this agreement, the City had a badly needed entry light installed where the old guard shack used to be. The City can now address the issue of the limited number of street lights along Charleston and Columbia.

?· The developer has begun clearing land to build the 241 single family homes on the property along FM 1103 between Chelsea and I-35. The builder will be Armadillo Homes.


We have had better than expected results contacting former members by postcard and reminding them that ?“We Miss Them?”. Within 2 months we received membership dues from 20 families who had not renewed their membership during 2005. Thank you to everyone who responded to our postcards!


I?’d like to talk a little about voting. Did you know that when you move to a new county you must register to vote in your new county? Your old registration becomes invalid. To register in Guadalupe County you can do the following at least 30 days prior to the election date:

?· Go to a local drivers?’ license office (DPS)

?· Go to the Guadalupe County Office on Elbel Road, Schertz

?· Get a form at any U.S. Post Office

?· Go On-Line to ww.sos.state.tx.us/elections/voter

We are a large enough community to make a difference in tax decisions, quality of life issues, and the over-all governing of our city and county. Primary elections are March 7th, and Schertz City elections are May 13th. Don?’t let decisions concerning your family be voted on without your input. The greater the number, the greater the impact!



Debbie Bell


NEIGHBOR NOTES

HOLIDAY DECORATING CONTEST- Judging took place December 17th. The winners were:
1st place: 3434 Columbia
(Mama's Cafe - $25 Gift Certificate)
2nd place: 5010 Wedgewood
(Leon's Restaurant - $20 Gift Certificate)
3rd place: 4613 Cherrytree
(Cici's Pizza - 2 buffets)
Thanks for participating & brightening our holidays.


911- Not sure when to call? Call only if it is a threat to life or property. Any other time call the Police non-emergency phone number (210) 658-5321 and don?’t hesitate to report suspicious activity.

EMS CLASSES- 2006 Public CPR & First Aid Classes will be held every month at Schertz EMS. All classes fall on the first Saturday of the month (unless that Saturday is part of a holiday weekend -Jul & Sep)
Classes will be held from 9am to 4pm (9am to 12pm will be CPR instruction and 1pm to 4pm will be First Aid instruction). Classes are $40.00.
Only CPR instruction without First Aid, cost is $25.00. Only First Aid instruction without the CPR, cost is $25.00.
Prepayment will guarantee the class to be held and is very much appreciated but certainly not required.
Reservations are however required. Class size is limited. Please contact Schertz EMS for reservations or more information (210) 658-6678.


STREET SWEEPER- The city sends the street sweepers through Northcliffe on the last Friday of each month. If there are too many cars on a particular street the city says that they will NOT clean your street.


COMMUNITY YARD SALE- We are trying to organize our annual spring community garage sale at your own residence and need all interested persons to contact the number below for further information. The Homeowners Association will pay for the community permit and advertising. There will be a minimal fee to compensate the HOA. Let's make this the best community garage sale ever!! Target date Sat 22 Apr 06 with a rain date of 29 Apr 06.
Call Dorothy at (830) 606-0501 by 28 Feb 06.


LOW COST PET VACCINATIONS- February 25, 1:30-3:30 Large Pavillion at Schertz City Park. In accordance with state law, all cats and dogs must have current Rabies Vaccine by three months of age. Sponsored by: Schertz Animal Hospital Please call (210) 659-0345 for more information.
The City of Schertz will also be offering licenses ($2 sterilized pets / $5 non-sterilized pets)

LIGHTS OUT? ?– Is there a light out on your street? Call the Electric Company and give them an address so it can be replaced - G.V.E.C. (210) 658-7033 or New Braunfels Utilities (NBU) (830) 629-8400. Also, please remember that it is illegal to post letters, flyers, etc. on light / utility poles. They will be removed.

SCHERTZ POLICE DEPARTMENT calls for service in Northcliffe- Here are some statistics that we receive from the Police Department. The calls range from alarms to thefts. Please help keep an eye on our neighborhood and report all suspicious activity to the police department. In December there were 74 calls.

ADVERTISING RATES- the newsletter advertising rates are: One liners- $3.00 per line; Business card size $15.00; Quarter page (3?½?” X 4?½?” ) $20.00; Half page (7?” X 4?½?” or 3?½ ?“X 9?”) $35.00; Full page (7?” X 9?”) $65.00; Flyer insert $30.00; All prices are for each newsletter published every month. If you would like to advertise in our next newsletter please call Maria 830-606-1130 weeknights before 9 pm. We reach 675+ households located throughout Northcliffe. All ads must be typed or print ready. Deadline is February 10th.


Did you know everyone is a member of the Homeowner?’s Association? It?’s true. Whether or not you pay your dues. By paying the annual (Jan-Dec) $25.00 dues, you have a counted vote at community meetings, help to maintain the landmark American flag that so proudly flies in your neighborhood and support services like this newsletter. Thank you for your support.


Are you serving our country and hungry? Here are some discounts being offered at area restaurants for our military.
*Luke?’s Deli 17323 IH 35 N #108 (by Shipley?’s Donuts) (210) 651-0702 offers a discount to active duty military personnel.
*Camino Ranch 14855 IH 35 N (by the Forum)
(210) 967-1000 is offering Military Appreciation Day each Tuesday until February 28th. Dine in only. Free meal with active duty or retired military ID / must purchase two entrees and two beverages to qualify for this discount. Limit one per table.
☺There are many restaurants that also give discounts, just ask.


Northcliffe is a strictly enforced deed restricted community. Unfortunately some violations might get overlooked, please help us keep up with any violations you notice in your area.