With the pool closed this summer, we know that residents will need some ideas in keeping the kiddo's occupied. Here are some free things to do around town:
The Museum of Fine Arts - This is museum is FREE on Thursdays
Discovery Green - Downtown; check out their website for the calendar of events (all FREE)
Houston Public Library - There are many locations and each library offer age appropriate events
Playground at Memorial City Mall - The play castle is FREE for kiddo's under 48" tall
The Holocaust Museum - This museum is always FREE
The Children's Museum of Houston - This museum is FREE on Thursdays form 5-8 pm
Barnes & Noble - There is FREE storytelling and book groups (some of the book clubs may require book purchase
Miller Outdoor Theatre - Always FREE located in Hermann Park
Lee & Joe Jaimal Skatepark - If your kiddo's love to skateboard, this is always FREE located at Elanor Tinsley Park
Bear Creek Pioneers Park - Just down Eldridge and always FREE
Nottingham Park - This park has a splash pad to help cool down and is FREE
Katherine Tyra Branch Library - This library is just off of Clay Rd @ Hwy 6 and has FREE activities for the kiddo's
If your kiddo's are a bit older, you can always sign them up for volunteer work in the area...very enriching and looks great on those college applications:
Volunteer Match
If you know of any other FREE things to do in the area, please leave us a comment with the details.
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Pool Closure Update
Letters were sent out this week to all residents regarding the Pool for the 2009 Season. This is what it said:
MEMORANDUM
Date: June 15, 2009
To: Chimney Hill/Eldridge Meadow Residents
From: Chimney Hill Board of Directors
The Chimney Hill IV Board of Directors would like to update the community regarding some descisions that have been made for the 2009 pool season.
The residents of Chimney Hill/Eldridge Medow overwhelmingly voted to temporarily close the pool this year and renovate the pool buildings. A survey of the property has been completed and forwarded to the architectural firm of Construction Planning & Development in order for drawings to be completed for a new layout of the pool buildings.
On May 19, 2009, the Board had a meeting with Chimney Hill I in regards to our residents being allowed to use their pool facilities for this pool season. Due to insurance liability concerns, Chimney Hill I has declined our request to use their pool.
If you have any questions, please contact Debbie at 281-500-7102 or email dspaw@scsmgmt.com or Christina at 281-500-7107 or email clambeth@scsmgmt.com.
MEMORANDUM
Date: June 15, 2009
To: Chimney Hill/Eldridge Meadow Residents
From: Chimney Hill Board of Directors
The Chimney Hill IV Board of Directors would like to update the community regarding some descisions that have been made for the 2009 pool season.
The residents of Chimney Hill/Eldridge Medow overwhelmingly voted to temporarily close the pool this year and renovate the pool buildings. A survey of the property has been completed and forwarded to the architectural firm of Construction Planning & Development in order for drawings to be completed for a new layout of the pool buildings.
On May 19, 2009, the Board had a meeting with Chimney Hill I in regards to our residents being allowed to use their pool facilities for this pool season. Due to insurance liability concerns, Chimney Hill I has declined our request to use their pool.
If you have any questions, please contact Debbie at 281-500-7102 or email dspaw@scsmgmt.com or Christina at 281-500-7107 or email clambeth@scsmgmt.com.
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Pool
Resident Question
Question:My neighbors and I have been talking about the pool and have not heard anything about what is been going on. We are very concerned about not having our pool open. This summer is going to be hot, and we do not have a place to take the kids. We are also wondering why this issue wasn't mentioned last year, and why now that is time to open the pool all these problems are mentioned? We want to know if we are allowed to use the other pool? We pay our portion of the HOA dues on time and expect for pool service to be available on time. Please let us know if there is any chance that we can use the other pool ASAP. Thank you
Board Response:
Thank you for your e-mail. The pool will be closed for the 2009 season to make necessary repairs and bring the pool up to code. The pool has been a continuous topic at our Board meetings since the beginning of the pool season last year. After the Virginia Graeme Baker Act was put into law by congress and was effective in December 2008, we knew that we would have to make the upgrades to the pool. Also, after Hurricane Ike, the pool facility buildings sustained damage that we would also need to repair.
We knew that closing the pool would be a difficult choice to make, but because of the gross neglect of previous boards concerning the upkeep of the pool the amount of repairs that were necessary were overwhelming. We sent out letters to all residents and took a poll to gather the opinion of the residents regarding how to address the pool issues. The response was overwhelming to close the pool for the summer and make all the repairs to create a safe and healthy environment for the residents of our community. This was a very hard decision to make, but for the overall best interest of the community it is the right one.
We understand that it is frustrating considering that you, like the Board, pay your HOA dues, but let me remind you that the dues that you pay as a homeowner also cover other expenses that we have as a community such as the streetlights, landscaping and many other overhead costs. We had to make the decision to use the monies that we would normally pay a pool management company for the summer and use them to make the repairs. Our community does not generate enough income for us to have the pool season and make the repairs, it is one or the other.
Regarding the Chimney Hill I Community pool, their board has made the decision that due to liability concerns that they would respectfully decline our request to allow our residents to use their pool. A notice was sent by the management company on June 15, 2009 to this effect and the contents of the letter have been posted on the community website.
Our goal is to be a proactive Board and we hope that you trust us to make the decisions, no matter how difficult, to do what is best for the community as a whole and what will ensure a prosperous future for our community. The liability and risk with the pool and its facilities pose a danger to the residents of our community and it is our goal to be able to provide you, your family, and your fellow neighbours, a safe, happy, healthy facility that we can all be proud of.
The Board
Board Response:
Thank you for your e-mail. The pool will be closed for the 2009 season to make necessary repairs and bring the pool up to code. The pool has been a continuous topic at our Board meetings since the beginning of the pool season last year. After the Virginia Graeme Baker Act was put into law by congress and was effective in December 2008, we knew that we would have to make the upgrades to the pool. Also, after Hurricane Ike, the pool facility buildings sustained damage that we would also need to repair.
We knew that closing the pool would be a difficult choice to make, but because of the gross neglect of previous boards concerning the upkeep of the pool the amount of repairs that were necessary were overwhelming. We sent out letters to all residents and took a poll to gather the opinion of the residents regarding how to address the pool issues. The response was overwhelming to close the pool for the summer and make all the repairs to create a safe and healthy environment for the residents of our community. This was a very hard decision to make, but for the overall best interest of the community it is the right one.
We understand that it is frustrating considering that you, like the Board, pay your HOA dues, but let me remind you that the dues that you pay as a homeowner also cover other expenses that we have as a community such as the streetlights, landscaping and many other overhead costs. We had to make the decision to use the monies that we would normally pay a pool management company for the summer and use them to make the repairs. Our community does not generate enough income for us to have the pool season and make the repairs, it is one or the other.
Regarding the Chimney Hill I Community pool, their board has made the decision that due to liability concerns that they would respectfully decline our request to allow our residents to use their pool. A notice was sent by the management company on June 15, 2009 to this effect and the contents of the letter have been posted on the community website.
Our goal is to be a proactive Board and we hope that you trust us to make the decisions, no matter how difficult, to do what is best for the community as a whole and what will ensure a prosperous future for our community. The liability and risk with the pool and its facilities pose a danger to the residents of our community and it is our goal to be able to provide you, your family, and your fellow neighbours, a safe, happy, healthy facility that we can all be proud of.
The Board
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
HOA Meeting - June 2009
Last night we held our monthly board meeting at the Pool on Brookleaf. We were very surprised to learn that there was a small number of residents who had decided to attend the meeting to voice their concerns regarding pool closure for the summer. It was great to see some turn out and as always we are looking for volunteers for our committees.
As you may already be aware, letters were sent out a few months ago that contained an opinion poll for the community's recommendation for the pool.
Due to the large scale repairs and renovations that must occur, the Board was pleased to see an overwhelming response from the community to close the pool for the 2009 season and make all necessary repairs to create a safe environment for our homeowners.
We have contracted an architect to look at the land plot and design new bathrooms, a new pump room and possible covered picnicking area. We are very excited to see what the architecture presents to us, and will be happy to post the plans once finalized. It is our goal to have all renovations completed prior to the beginning of the 2010 season and maybe even have a grand reopening party.
We understand that the closing of the pool is an inconvenience for many families. We are currently trying to work out an arrangement with Chimney Hill I HOA to allow our residents to use their pool. We do however expect them, if they are in favor, to charge a nominal fee for pool access to assist with their expenses and liability coverage.
We will also be posting some links in another post about free things to do around Houston during the summer to help keep the kiddos busy. We thank you so much for your support and understanding. It is our goal as a proactive HOA Board to provide you and your family a safe, healthy environment that you and our neighborhood can be proud of.
Also, one of the residents in attendance had some concerns regarding a home on Brookleaf (by Firebrick). Apparently there are squatters in the abandoned home. We can tell you that we have sent letters regarding the worsening condition of the home to the title holder. As far as the squatters, if you see activity, please call the Sheriffs Department.
As you may already be aware, letters were sent out a few months ago that contained an opinion poll for the community's recommendation for the pool.
Due to the large scale repairs and renovations that must occur, the Board was pleased to see an overwhelming response from the community to close the pool for the 2009 season and make all necessary repairs to create a safe environment for our homeowners.
We have contracted an architect to look at the land plot and design new bathrooms, a new pump room and possible covered picnicking area. We are very excited to see what the architecture presents to us, and will be happy to post the plans once finalized. It is our goal to have all renovations completed prior to the beginning of the 2010 season and maybe even have a grand reopening party.
We understand that the closing of the pool is an inconvenience for many families. We are currently trying to work out an arrangement with Chimney Hill I HOA to allow our residents to use their pool. We do however expect them, if they are in favor, to charge a nominal fee for pool access to assist with their expenses and liability coverage.
We will also be posting some links in another post about free things to do around Houston during the summer to help keep the kiddos busy. We thank you so much for your support and understanding. It is our goal as a proactive HOA Board to provide you and your family a safe, healthy environment that you and our neighborhood can be proud of.
Also, one of the residents in attendance had some concerns regarding a home on Brookleaf (by Firebrick). Apparently there are squatters in the abandoned home. We can tell you that we have sent letters regarding the worsening condition of the home to the title holder. As far as the squatters, if you see activity, please call the Sheriffs Department.
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Meeting Minutes
Monday, June 8, 2009
Pool Closing 2009 Season
Due to scheduled renovations the pool will be closed for the 2009 season. The board will be mailing communications to the community to notify you of the expected plans. Once the letter has been mailed a copy will be available on this site.
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Pool
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