Safety & Security Report, August 2022, Ryan Aduddell 2nd VP Safety & Security
As per usual, there is very little to report that is a significant change. The commissioners court provided a new contract at renewal of only 10 months so that they could make changes sooner. That renewal is under consideration now and the contracts are the same conditions for both HCSO and PCT services. At this time we see no advantage to changing our contract.
WHAT CAN YOU DO? The biggest issue with crime and safety we have right now that is ongoing and you can change is our street parking. Our deed restrictions and covenants supersede the county parking laws because they call for extra caution and not less that would break the county codes. This has been proven in case law as a contractual obligation of residents that agreed to the restrictive covenants. PLEASE park your vehicles in the driveway, garage, or find a storage lot if you cannot. Street parking attracts criminals who break into them and look for other opportunities in our neighborhood that could lead to violent crime. Street parking also causes line of sight issues and safety issues for kids walking and riding their bikes to and from school. The county may not be able to enforce this, but the HOA can and will when problems are identified.
We continue to request more support for traffic issues in the neighborhood and help around the schools from both the HCSO and KISDPD. It is best to avoid the areas surrounding the campus during drop off and pick up times if possible. DO NOT, please, DO NOT cross the double yellow lines and drive the wrong way on these roads. Impatience is never a good enough reason to put others at risk. We have asked HCSO and KISDPD to watch for this activity. We also ask the community members report this activity with time, location, and license plates to authorities. We are still on schedule to have traffic signals installed on Champion Forest Drive toward the end of 2022. We do not have final locations for each signal, but once completed, this improvement should enhance safety and lower travel time between Louetta and Springs Cypress. There is no proposed change to the speed limit.
Finally, please call into the county office if you see road signs that need to be replaced or have safety concerns with brush and trees blocking the view and right of way. Replacements poles and signs have been placed in many locations already and the county does record and priorities concerns called in by residents.
Chaparral Management Company, formerly SCS Management, will be replaced by FirstService Residential. The board made this decision based on Chaparral’s change in business practices and key personnel that made parting ways the best course of action.
FirstService Residential will provide a full-time property manager at our community center. This will bring convenience and continuity for our members. Additional technology and back-office support will be provided so that our property manager may focus on serving our association members more effectively. This transition to FirstService Residential will help us further protect property value and enhance the quality of life in our association.
The transition is expected to occur on September 1st. Please be patient as we make this transition.
Ladies, join us for a fun night out at The Rustic Brush!
The MNW Social Committee is excited to have you join us for a Memorial Northwest Ladies Night on Tuesday July 26th at 7pm. For those that are new to The Rustic Brush, they are a DIY workshop where talented instructors walk you through how to create wooden projects from start to finish.
Choose your project-A wide range of designs are available to choose from, so take a look around the website to find the perfect one for you. https://therusticbrush.com/collections-ideas/
Calling all kid entrepreneurs! Do you create a craft you’d like to sell? Is there a service you’d like to offer to the community? Sign up for a table in the community center, bring your goods, and we will host a shopping day (in the cool A/C!) for the neighborhood! Teens up to age 17 are also welcome to come speak to residents about their babysitting, lawn services, power washing, or any other service they offer! Here are some marketplace ideas:
– Baked goods
– Jewelry
– Ornaments
– Keychains
– Art work
– Teens: create flyers or business cards for the service you provide! (babysitting, lawns, pet sitting, power washing, etc.)
Teens do not need to be present if they would like to drop off their advertising. We will set up a table for their brochures and marketing materials!
Sellers: We recommend you arrive between 9:15 and 9:45 to have time to set up your table. You may bring your own tablecloth and table decor. Children 10yr and under should be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Doors for shoppers will open at promptly 10 am.
MNW Shoppers: Come one, come all! Bring cash and show our community children some love and support!
** For MNW residents only. Sponsored by the MNW Social Committee **
For questions, please contact Amy Lowrey: amylowrey1973@gmail.com
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