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The Knolls of Slaughter
Creek Newsletter
May 2016
‘KNOLLS NEWS’
HOA Meetings
Common Areas
Sept. 6, Nov. 15 (Annual)
Meetings begin at 6:45 at
Onion Creek Golf Club
Agenda:
Budget, Social Events,
The HOA’s landscaper has created three
new mulch beds around the flag poles, front
stones and crepe myrtle trees. He will be
adding mulch all along Wayne Riddell Loop.
He has disconnected the water line from the
city's meter and Onion Creek Club (OCC)
has connected our irrigation lines to the
water well tank. The water well is good and
is in operation. The Knolls HOA will receive
free water to irrigate the common areas.
Landscape Improvements
Customer Service
The Knolls website is http://
hoasites.goodwintx.com/ksc
The email address for
Goodwin Management is
POOL (Open April 1st to October 31st)
info@goodwintx.com. The
OCC has installed 30+ Monterrey Oaks
The pool area looks very good after a small phone # is 512-347-2888.
along Wayne Riddell and 1626. They have
face lift. The deck was resurfaced and reinstalled irrigation to the Oaks and planted
painted. More of the blue lounge chairs
Social Events:
trees to hide the well from view. The HOA
were purchased to match the shade cano- If you would like to help
has allowed OCC to take over the electrical py. The old gate lock was replaced with a
plan Knolls social events,
pole which supplies our front lot lighting and key fob system. Pool rules can be viewed
email coachchili@msn.com
irrigation lines. The City has approved plans and FOBs can be ordered by filling out the
and OCC has connected the Knolls to the
Newsletter Ads & Articles
‘amenity access release’, both located on
electrical pole. OCC will now pay for the
1/8 page - $50
http://hoasites.goodwintx.com/ksc. Kiddie
Knolls electricity for the life of the water well. mulch was recently installed. A storage
1/4 page - $90
Thanks to Steven Held (Dominion Golf
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shed will be installed for the community’s
Group) and his team (Justin Jafarian, Ryan decorations, supplies & signs. A merry-go- Rates as low as .12 cents per
home. To submit articles or
Crump, John Ferguson and Tony Miller) for round was suggested for the playground.
advertising, call the newsletter
working with the HOA to beautify the Knolls!
editor (Greg) at 512.784.1774.
The corner of Visa Rose will be the Landscaping Committee’s next project. A small,
stone bordered mulch garden has been proposed. Thanks to Jim Dew and the committee’s hard work. Thanks to the ACC members for their multiple years of service!
2016 KOSC HOA Board of Directors:
Greg Santiago
Manny Ruiz
Ralph Harner
Beth Patterson
Jayson Murphy
Jim Dew
Therese Demay
President
Vice President
Landscape Director
Secretary
Assistant Secretary
Pool, Special Projects
Treasurer
Architectural Control Committee:
Mike Sexton, Ruth Price, Mike Orozco
Landscaping Committee:
Ray & June Minyard, Mike Orozco, Joe
Posern, Eileen & Jim Dew, Patty Fouchek,
Ralph Harner, Greg Santiago, Richard
Ehlers, Hilda Reyes, Ellen Duchaine
Knolls Yahoo Group
You are encouraged to join the
group to keep up with events that
happen in our neighborhood.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/
KnollsHOA/?yguid=420574814
Community Volunteers:
These individuals give their time to serve the our
community. Board & committee members, social
event volunteers and caring residents are all part
of what it takes to make the Knolls a special
place to live! Won’t you join us? The Board is
looking for more people to join in on decision
making process. The Knolls Board looks forward
to community involvement from all residents.
Marquee
A permanent marquee (stone or high density
marine grade MDO board) has been suggested
to display the HOA’s meetings and events instead of the current metal signs. It would be
placed past the trees on Wayne Riddell. Discussion takes place at the next Knolls HOA meeting.
Austin is no longer in drought stage.
Lawn Maintenance
Austin Water is in Conservation Stage.
www.WaterWiseAustin.org
What does that mean for you?
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Please mow and trim yards to avoid yard violations &
fines. The HOA realizes the weather issues, but it’s
no excuse for untidy yards, including Xeriscaping. If
you see a yard that needs ‘serious’ attention, contact
Goodwin Management at info@goodwintx.com. The
phone # is (512)-852-7935.
Weed Control – Should be done
in late winter to early Spring to
prevent weeds from spreading.
Mowing – As needed and Weekly
during the growing season.
Fertilizer – Certain fertilizers can be put down 4 times
a year. Early to mid March should be first application.
Irrigation – Sprinklers should be checked monthly for
leaks, to ensure water isn’t wasted and timers work.
Hose-end irrigation may take
place twice per week from midnight to 10 am & from 7 pm to
midnight on your assigned day.
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Automatic irrigation systems
may run once per week from mid
night to 10 am and from 7 pm to
midnight on your day.
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Washing vehicles at home is permitted
with an auto shut-off hose or bucket
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Charity car washes are only allowed at
a commercial carwash. Fountains must recirculate water
Summer Camps at Onion Creek Club
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Commercial properties (including restaurants and bars) may only operate patio misters between 4 p.m. and midnight. Wasting water is prohibited.
Restaurants may not serve water unless requested by a customer
The following are allowed at any time on any day of the week:
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Watering with drip irrigation, a hand-held hose or a refillable container.
Golf Camp • Tennis Camp • LEGO Camp
Fitness Camp • Sports Camp • Cooking Camp
Swimming Lessons • Arts & Crafts
*Lunch is included with all camps*
2016 Summer Camp Schedule and Pricing
www.onioncreekclub.com/files/2016%20Summer%20Camp%20Flyer.pdf
Watering trees with a Treegator, soaker hose or automatic tree bubbler
Contact jgray@onioncreekclub.com for information.
2510 Onion Creek Parkway, Austin TX 78747
Watering vegetable gardens with a soaker hose
Pressure washing sidewalk/driveway/deck/patio/home siding/fence
Traffic Update - District 5 Council member Ann
Going Green Free in-home estimate
Installing Solar Control Window Film
(Tint) or Retractable Screen Doors in
your home or business adds value and
comfort. It pays for itself over time.
Window Film Benefits:
Esthetic Appeal, Federal Tax Credit
Privacy Films, Relieve Eye Fatigue
 10 % Discount for Knolls residents!
miragewindowfilm@gmail.com
(512) 784-1774
Kitchen attended May’s HOA meeting to address traffic
issues on FM 1626. She said the fastest and most cost
efficient solution is to update the intersection by installing a
continuous green t-lane, for the purpose to alleviate congestion and provide a merge point for turning traffic. The
big issue is funding the 450-900k project. Two options to
seek Funding – Bond, or CAMPO (regional planning body,
using state and federal dollars). At this time there is no plan
to widen 1626, TXDoT has not identified a funding source.
Residents are worried about whether the city can curb
growth until the traffic issues are addressed. Our neighbors
at the Meadows at Double Creek also attended the meeting. They shared that there is more planned development
for the corner of S. First and 1626 (near Desert Willow) that
will bring an 11,000 sq foot building with 87 parking spaces.
Food Truck Friday - June 3rd (6-10pm)
Mi Ranchito BBQ (6-8 pm)
Kick off summer break with your Knolls neighbors
as we welcome 3 food trucks to the neighborhood.
No traffic, no fighting for parking spots, just head
over to the pool as we bring the restaurants to you.
www.facebook.com/getyourhungeron
Stoney’s Pizza (6-8 pm)
http://www.stonysatx.com
Good Times Ice Cream (6-9 pm)
http://goodtimesaustin.com/
Sandlot style ‘Stick Ball’ @ 7 pm
RSVP to evite, http://evite.me/mhTcTWsxHE,
earn a free drink ticket with purchased meal.
Floating Feature Film
‘The Sandlot’ @ 8 pm
Email any questions to Lydia Valdes
at Knollsevents@gmail.com.
Friends & family welcome!
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Knolls Neighbors
Knolls Social Events
Please donate extra books to our little free
library box (pool). Thanks to Lydia Valdez for
buying & painting it for our 'book swap'.
Activity
Date
Food Truck Friday Fri., June 3
Dive-In Movie
*Sandlot*
July 4th Parade
Sat., July 2
Stick Ball
Food Truck Friday Fri., Sept 9
Dive-In Movie
*Star Wars*
Fall Garage Sale Sat., Oct. 1
National Night Out Tue., Oct. 4
Location
Time
Pool Area
*Stick Ball*
Pool Area
6 – 10 PM
10 – 11 AM
Pool Area
6 – 10 PM
*Stick Ball*
Residents’ Home 7 – Noon
Residents’ Home 6 – 8 PM
Fall Festival
Sat., Oct. 29 Pool Area
Photos with Santa Sat., Dec. 3 Pool Area
Christmas Caroling Sat., Dec. 17 Pool Area
5 – 7 PM
4 – 5 PM
6 – 7 PM
Team Jayson & Manny (Board Members) Cinco de Mayo
beat Team Greg in a close stick ball game. Thanks to all who attended our annual ‘cinco de mayo’ festival. The kids had a
blast with the video game trailer, giant hampsta ball, swimming & games. Some
adults joined the fun in our annual ‘stick ball’ game. Thank you Knolls volunteers:
Hilda Reyes & Lydia Valdes - planned, purchased pinatas & food, set up, served
Beth Patterson – set up, serve, dessert, and drink station (donated)
Bud & Gay Faulkner – set up, serve, dessert
Manny & Brandon Ruiz – picked up brisket & Amaya’s food, ran pinata game
Jim Dew, Brandon Carreon, George Fielding—set up; Mike Orozco - planning
Greg, Cynthia & Isabella Santiago - planned, balloons, set up/breakdown, serve
Thanks to Jacque Washburn, Karen & Tom Smith, Beth Patterson, and
Chris Amaya (Amaya's Taco Village) for their monetary donations. Amaya’s
donated very tasty beans, rice, chips and salsa for the festival. Amaya's is
located at 900 S I-35 Frontage Rd., Bldg O Ste 100 in South Park Meadows.
Phone: 512-696-1488, Website: www.amayastacovillage.com
“Partnering with children, adolescents and
adults on the journey of self discovery”
Lydia Valdés
Psychotherapist - MAT, MS, LPC
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had quite the turn out (roughly 60 children). It certainly was a
team effort in running the event. Many thanks to our egg stuffing
team: Beth Patter son, Hilda & Adr iana Reyes, Mar ianne &
Sam Laguna (Sam earned school volunteer hours), Sam Pritchard,
Piper Montemayor, Linda Owen, Isabella & Cynthia Santiago,
Jenny & Howard Holt, Erin & Matt Lashlee! We had nearly 1400
eggs this year. I am absolutely thrilled with the amount of offers to
help with the event, I actually had to turn away some help. The
folks at the Knolls rule! Many thanks to our fast egg hiding team:
Thao Huynh, Ralph Morgan, Jim Dew and teens Christian & Gabriella Estrada (earned school volunteer hours). Thank you to
Jacque Washburn for donating treats to the event. You rock!
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Pool Rules: A Red Emergency Phone is located outside of
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the front pool gate. Thanks to Larry Carreon (Knolls pool porter)
and family (Brandon, Marla) for keeping the pool area looking
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great. The pool is open between 6 am and 10:30 pm from April
1st through October 31st for Knolls residents and their guests
only. Rule violations may lead to a suspension of pool privileges.
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http://hoasites.goodwintx.com/Portals/299/2016-KSC-Pool_Rules-April.pdf.
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There is no lifeguard on duty, swim at your own risk!
Children under 14 MUST be accompanied by an adult.
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Residents must accompany all guests (4 max) at the pool.
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Please pick up after yourself and take your belongings with
you. Items may be thrown out by the pool porter.
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Be considerate to the surrounding neighbors of the pool
area. No loud music or noise that disturbs others.
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The pool gate must be locked at all times and may be accessed only with a key FOB. Key FOBs will be activated
ONLY for residents in “good standing” (current on dues,
restriction compliant, signed waiver) with the Association.
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Individuals involved in vandalism or found on the premises
without permission should be asked to leave immediately.
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Under no circumstance is the gate door to be propped open.
It is a city code violation and a security threat.
The Knolls of Slaughter Creek
c/o Goodwin Management
11149 Research Blvd., Suite 100
Austin, TX 78759-5227
Phone: (512)-852-7935
Fax: (512)-346-4873
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Disclaimer: Articles and ads in this newsletter
express the opinions of their authors and do not
necessarily represent the opinions of the Knolls
of Slaughter Creek Home Owners Association.
The KOSC HOA assumes no responsibility for ad
content and no liability for advertising warranties.
No drugs, No firearms allowed on property. No smoking,
No alcohol & No glass bottles allowed in the gated area!
No pets allowed at any time, except for certified service
animals. Do not tie pets to pool fence or trees in the area.
Please wear a swimsuit. Infants MUST wear a swim
diaper. Any pool contamination incidents should be reported to Goodwin Management, Inc. at 512-852-7935.
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Food shall only be consumed in the covered area away
from the pool. No chewing gum is allowed in the pool.
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Running, horseplay, pushing, or loud offensive language
is NOT permitted in the pool area. Please respect others
when using the pool, keep children supervised at all times.
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For pool rule questions, requests for key FOBs, or to book
a pool party; contact karen.vaughn@goodwintx.com.