The Stone Oak area is lucky to have two SAPD SAFFE officers. They welcome your questions, and schedule permitting will try to attend your HOA meetings upon your request.
Please also remember Stone Oak has a very active Neighborhood Representative Committee that is utilized to spread word throughout Stone Oak. Please check our Neighborhoods of Stone Oak page to see if someone is representing your neighborhood on this committee- if not, please consider being the representative. The meetings are the second Wednesday of each month (with the exception of December and January) at 7:00PM in the Director's Room at the Club at Sonterra, and are kept to one hour. Speakers in the past have included SAPD, SAWS, SAFD, CPS, City of San Antonio, and others. Important information is given to the reps to take back to their neighborhoods, and spread among their neighbors. This committee has become a valuable source to all these entities to ensure emergency information is spread quickly- such as water main breaks, or street construction issues. Call our office at 210-858-8508 if you have any questions regarding the Committee.
Stone Oak SAPD SAFFE Officers:
East of Hardy Oak/Stone Oak Parkway:
Officer Dennis Talbott
Dennis.Talbott@SanAntonio.gov
210-207-5196
West of Hardy Oak/Stone Oak Pkwy:
Officer Gerald Rodriguez
Gerald.Rodriguez2@SanAntonio.gov
210-207-5198
SAPD North Sub Station 210-207-8126
2022 Citizens On Patrol classes are underway! Visit https://www.sanantonio.gov/SAPD/Cellular-On-Patrol for dates and more information!
SAPD Push Notifications
You can receive texts regarding any safety issues in your area by texting "SAPD" to 39987. You will then receive a text asking for your zip code. Contact the above SAFFE Officers with any questions!
posted 3-20-18
In light of what has been happening to our friends in Austin, if you see a suspicious package or receive a package you did not purchase. Do not touch it or open it, immediately call 9-1-1. If you observe a suspicious package with noise, powder, liquids or suspicious wiring call 9-1-1. If you see something, say something. Let's keep everyone safe.
Summer is here, and along with the heat, we typically see a rise in overnight vehicle burglaries. Unfortunately, this summer is already proving to be no exception.
One commonality in many of the burglaries that we are seeing, is our victims are leaving valuable property in the front seat of an unlocked car. While this does not make anyone any less of a victim, your odds of being victimized multiply with this behavior.
A few tips to lessen your chance of being a victim:
* DON’T LEAVE VALUABLES IN PLAIN SIGHT, AND/OR IN UNLOCKED VEHICLES!!!!!!
* Be vigilant. If you see something or someone that appears out of place, your instincts could be correct. Call police (non-emergency or 911 as needed) and be a good witness.
* Talk with your neighbors. They see things that you may have missed, and vice versa. One person may not have all of the information needed to address this issue, but sharing information among yourselves could prevent future victimization or could even assist police in apprehending actors.
For specific information regarding your neighborhood, contact your SAFFE officer.
(Nov 11, 2014) New Hands Free Driving Ordinance:
Chief McManus has sent out the following information:
Dear Home Owners’ Association Leaders,
As you may know, San Antonio City Council has passed a "Hands Free" driving ordinance. This means, starting January 1, 2015, it will be illegal to drive while using any hand held mobile device to talk or text.
We plan to spend the next several weeks getting information out to the public via social and mainstream media. Please help us spread the word through your communities so our fellow residents are aware of this and start getting into the habit of putting down those cell phones when you get behind the wheel. KEEP 'EM ON THE WHEEL, SAN ANTONIO!
Thank you for all you do to help make your neighborhoods and the greater San Antonio area a safe place to live, work, and play.
It is important to note this also implies when you are stopped at a stoplight or stop sign!
Wildlife Concerns:
Our office has been contacted by Jessica Alderson of Texas Parks and Wildlife regarding recent photos making the rounds on Facebook and other social media sites. NONE of these photos were taken in the Stone Oak area, or surrounding vicinity.
If you come across a photo claiming to be from the Stone Oak area, she asks you please contact her office at 210-688-6444 or email it to her at Jessica.alderson@tpwd.state.tx.us
Again, NONE of these photos are from the Stone Oak, or surrounding areas. Please ensure this message is passed to your friends and neighbors.
Park Police have asked if you sight a mountain lion, please call Texas Parks and Wildlife at 210-688-6444. They prefer to speak directly to the person who sees the animal.
Stone Oak has a very active Neighborhood Representative Committee that is utilized to spread word throughout Stone Oak. Please check below to see if someone is representing your neighborhood on this committee- if not, please consider being the representative.
The meetings are the second Wednesday of each month (except December and January) at 7:00PM via Zoom, or at the Club at Sonterra, and are kept to one hour. Speakers in the past have included SAPD, SAWS, SAFD, CPS, City of San Antonio, and others. Important information is given to the reps to take back to their neighborhoods, and spread among their neighbors. This committee has become a valuable source to all these entities to ensure emergency information is spread quickly- such as water main breaks, or street construction issues. In addition, they are instrumental in bringing community project suggestions to the POA Board of Directors. Call our office at 210-858-8508 if you have any questions regarding the Committee.
If you are not sure if your representative is attending the meetings, or you are not receiving any information from them, consider contacting them to see if perhaps they need your information, or need an alternate representative. (Some communities alternate attendance at the meetings between two representatives.)
For a PDF of a map showing the neighborhoods within Stone Oak POA boundaries, please click HERE.
The POA tries to maintain the most up-to-date information regarding Management Companies and Property Managers for each HOA, however, sometimes these change without our knowledge. If you see incorrect information below regarding your HOA management company, please contact our office at 210-858-8508 so we can update our records. Thank you for your help!
NEIGHBORHOODS OF STONE OAK
ARROWHEAD
Michael Bedwell, Neighborhood Representative, mike.bedwell@arrowheadstoneoak.com
Property Management, 210-858-8508
19210 Huebner Road, Suite 100
San Antonio, TX 78258
BIG SPRINGS HOA
Vicki Melton, Neighborhood Representative, vikimelton@sbcglobal.net
HOA: SPECTRUM ASSOCIATION MANAGEMENT 866-902-9730
Janet Mooneyhan, Property Manager, 210-494-0659
17319 San Pedro, Suite 318
San Antonio, TX 78258
***Village on the Glen, Village at Cactus Bluff, Village in the Hills – Pool, Recreation Center, Tennis Courts, Basketball, Walking Trails & Playground.
CANYON RIM / HIDDEN MESA
Lisa Kuehl, Neighborhood Representative, 210-629-6878
HOA: Alamo Management Group
Mona Schneider, Property Manager, 210-485-4088
2611 N Loop 1604 W #100
San Antonio, TX 78258
***Pool, Recreation Center, Sports Court, & Playground
CHAMPION SPRINGS
Mary Cardenas, Neighborhood Representative, 210-260-8686
HOA: SPECTRUM ASSOCIATION MANAGEMENT
Property Manager, 210-494-0659
17319 San Pedro, Suite 318
San Antonio, TX 78258
CHAMPIONS RIDGE
Joe Silman, Neighborhood Representative, jsilman@satx.rr.com
HOA: Diamond Association Management and Consulting
Cathy Williams, Ken Piland, 210-561-0606
14603 Huebner Rd. Bldg. 40
San Antonio, TX 78230
CHAMPIONS VILLAGE HOA
Liz Sandoval, Neighborhood Representative, liz.angelica.sandoval@gmail.com
HOA: PMI Bluebonnet
Frankie Natividad, Property Manager, 830-375-5091
20540 TX-46
Spring Branch, TX 78070
CANYONS At STONE OAK
Daryl Johnson, Neighborhood Representative, 210-481-3161
HOA: ASSOCIA HILL COUNTRY
Ana Rodriguez, Property Manager, 210-545-1888
300 E Sonterra, Suite 250
San Antonio, TX 78258
*** Pool, Pavilion***
CANYON VIEW
Larry Schou, Neighborhood Representative, 605-202-1657
HOA: ASSOCIA HILL COUNTRY 210-545-1888
Victoria Irwin, Property Manager, 210-570-3430
300 E Sonterra, Suite 250
San Antonio, TX 78258
CRESCENT OAKS HOA
HOA IS SELF-MANAGED
ourcrescentoakshoa@gmail.com
CRESCENT RIDGE HOA
Kristin Carey, Neighborhood Representative, kjcarey3@att.net
HOA: REPM Association Management
Brad Smilgin, 210-775-8234
11230 West Ave., Ste. 2201
San Antonio, TX 78213
CRESCENT SONTERRA HOA
(The Oaks at Sonterra-John Orsak, President) 210-404-9023
HOA: SPECTRUM ASSOCIATION MANAGEMENT 210-494-0659
(Pool Only)
7613 Tezel Road
San Antonio, TX 78250
ESTATES AT ARROWHEAD HOA
Penny Raisor, Neighborhood Representative, pennyraisor@icloud.com
HOA: Professional Management Assist
Veronica Morales contact@pmapros.com
P.O. Box 5069
San Antonio, TX 78201
ESTATES OF CHAMPIONS RUN
Jill Williamson, Neighborhood Representative, 210-269-2363
HOA: DIAMOND ASSOCIATION 210-561-060614603 Huebner Rd. Bldg. 40
San Antonio, TX 78230
HEIGHTS AT LAS LOMAS
Neighborhood Representative Needed!
HOA: ASSOCIA HILL COUNTRY
Traci Garcia, Property Manager, 210-471-2408
traci.garcia@associa.us
300 E. Sonterra Blvd. Ste. 350
San Antonio, TX 78258
HIDDEN CANYON AT STONE OAK POA
Neighborhood Representative Needed!
HOA: ASSOCIA HILL COUNTRY 210-545-1888
Melissa Crow, Property Manager, 210-471-2405
Melissa.Crow@associa.us
300 E. Sonterra Blvd. Ste, 350
San Antonio, TX 78258
HILLS OF SONTERRA HOA
Sharon Meyer, Neighborhood Representative, 512-576-2980
HOA: SPECTRUM ASSOCIATION MANAGEMENT 210-494-0659
17319 San Pedro Ave. Suite 318
San Antonio, TX 78232
***Recreation Center/Pool
KNIGHTS CROSS HOA
Richard Sexton, Neighborhood Representative, knightscrosshoa@yahoo.com
HOA IS SELF-MANAGED
knightscrosshoa@yahoo.com
LAS LOMAS HOA
Lisa Tkatchuk, Neighborhood Representative, 210-213-3339
HOA: SPECTRUM ASSOCIATION MANAGEMENT
Clifford Parry, Property Manager, 210-494-065917319 San Pedro, #318
San Antonio, TX
***Recreation Center
MESA GRANDE / ECHO CANYON HOA
Mesa Grande, Bert Denson, Neighborhood Representative, hadenson@att.net
Echo Canyon, Darlene Minea, Neighborhood Representative, kracavi01@gmail.com
HOA: LIFETIME HOA MGMT
Property Manager, Carmen Higgins, 210-504-8484
18587 Sigma, Suite 220
San Antonio, TX 78258
***Pool, Recreation Center, Basketball & Playground.
MESA VERDE HOA
Chris Visagie, Neighborhood Representative, chrisvisagie@gmail.com
HOA: Aquity Management Group
Property Manager, Mary Baker, 830-719-4264
1308 E. Common St. Ste. 205
MESA VISTA HOA
Lisa Tesitor, Neighborhood Representative, lisatesitor@gmail.com
HOA: Associa Hill Country
Jessica Perez, Property Manager, 210-471-2419
300 E. Sonterra Blvd. Ste. 350
San Antonio, TX 78258
MT. ARROWHEAD HOA
Richard Anderson, Neighborhood Representative, 210-391-8796
HOA: Diamond Association
Lisa Spalding, Property Manager, 210-561-0606
300 E. Sonterra Blvd. Ste. 250
San Antonio, TX 78258
SADDLE MOUNTAIN HOA
Neighborhood Representative Needed!
HOA: REAL MANAGE
Amy Aguilar, Property Manager, 866-473-2573
613 NW Loop 410, Suite 510
San Antonio, TX 78216
S.O.C.O.M.A. HOA
Al Crouch, Neighborhood Representative, 210-497-8703
Arien Adams, Neighborhood Representative, 2orangeflowers@gmail.com
HOA: DIAMOND PROPERTY MANAGEMENT 210-561-0606
Crystal Hall, Property Manager, crystal@damctx.com
14603 Huebner Road, #40
San Antonio, TX 78230
*** Hills of Stone Oak, Stone Canyon, The Glen, - Recreation Center, Playground, Pool, Tennis Court, Basketball Court
SONTERRA
Sharon Meyer, Neighborhood Representative, SharonMeyer8711@gmail.com
POA: SONTERRA PROPERTY MANAGEMENT COMPANY 210-490-9481
John Orsak, President
Matt Holbrook, Property Manager, mholbrook@mgmtco.com
19210 Huebner Road, Suite 100
San Antonio, TX 78258
SONTERRA VILLAS HOA
Neighborhood Representative Needed!
HOA: ASSET PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
Doug Panther, Property Manager, 210-342-1181
8318 Jones-Maltsberger #121
San Antonio, TX 78216
STONE MOUNTAIN
Art Downey, Neighborhood Representative, 210-497-8873
HOA: Associa Hill Country, 210-471-2416
300 E Sonterra Blvd, Ste. 350
San Antonio, TX 78258
***Pool, Recreation Center, Tennis Courts, Basketball Court & Playground.
STONE OAK POA
Viki Melton, Neighborhood Representative, 210-416-4774
THE MANAGEMENT CO. AT STONE, LLC.
Joe Silman, President
Property Manager, Meg Lorente, 210- 858-8508
19210 Huebner Road, Suite 100
San Antonio, TX 78258
SUMMIT HOA
Thomas Trbovich, Neighborhood Representative, 210-844-7148
HOA: CIA Services, 210-490-0000
L.C. (Tina) Jameson, Property Manager
4204 Gardendale, Suite 305
San Antonio, TX 78229
THE OAKS AT SONTERRA HOA
MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONALS OF TEXAS 210-494-0659
7613 Tezel Road
San Antonio, TX 78250
Pool Only
THE RIDGE AT STONE OAK
Michelle Collie, Neighborhood Representative, mmoodycollie@gmail.com
HOA: Birdie Properties 210-524-9400/210-963-6908
P.O. Box 96
Converse, TX 78109
THE SEVENTH OF SONTERRA
Debbie Bertram, Neighborhood Representative, 210-257-0251
HOA: Trio Homeowners Association Management
Jessica Ramirez, Property Manager, 888-874-1978
17806 IH 10 W, Suite 300
San Antonio, TX 78257
THE SPRINGS AT STONE OAK HOA
Connie DeMeo, Neighborhood Representative, ckdemeo@gmail.com
HOA: HILL COUNTRY HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION MANAGEMENT
Jennifer Valdez, 800-998-6721
11844 Bandera Rd. #466
San Antonio, TX 78023
***Park and Playground
VILLAGES AT STONE OAK
Neighborhood Representative Needed!
HOA: SPECTRUM ASSOCIATION MANAGEMENT
Stephanie Valle, Property Manager, 210-494-0659, svalle@spectrumam.com
17319 San Pedro, #318
San Antonio, TX
VILLAS AT SONTERRA
No Assigned Neighborhood Representative
HOA: CAPSTONE REAL ESTATE SERVICES 210-495-6500
15600 San Pedro, Ste. 204
San Antonio, TX 78232
The Aesthetics Committee is working hard to bring you some exciting news about rain-harvesting and other water conservation measures! Please continue to check this page!
5-8-18
Have you ever wondered how a rain barrel could help your garden, and your wallet?
Click HERE to watch an informative video about rain barrels. You can also contact Trinity Glen Rose at 210-698-1155, or mail@trinityglenrose.com, to ask questions, or find out how you can locate a workshop near you. Visit them online at www.trinityglenrose.com.
7-6-17
5-1-17
SAWS REBATES & COUPONS
SAWS Irrigation Rebates and Coupons 2017 Info.pdf
3-2-17
Trinity Glen Rose Groundwater Conservation District (TGR) and Milberger's
Create Partnership for Aquifer Protection
(left to right)
George Wissmann, TGR General Manager
Charles Martelli, Milberger's Owner
Calvin Finch, Horticulturist
Charles Martelli’s landscape haven, known as Milberger’s Landscape and Nursery, is 25 acres of beautiful plants, shrubs, trees and anything else you can think of that will brighten your own home’s landscape. But, a colorful yard is only part of the Martelli mission. He is very much interested in helping people save water and protect local aquifers. That is why it makes so much sense that the Trinity Glen Rose Groundwater Conservation District (TGR) partner with Milberger’s in creating awareness about the Trinity Aquifer and the work of the Trinity District.
“When we started thinking about creating a program to partner with local businesses to reach out to people in the Trinity District, Milberger’s was at the top of our list,” noted TGR General Manager George Wissmann. “Landscapes help provide a great quality of life in the District’s neighborhoods, but they also use a lot of water. And, if they’re not fertilized properly, pollutants can run off into the Trinity Aquifer. So, part of our job at the TGR is to tell that story and get people throughout the District to work with us on conserving, protecting and preserving the Trinity Aquifer.”
Starting March 1, Milberger’s will be offering a $25 coupon for anyone signing up to receive the Trinity Glen Rose monthly newsletter at the TGR website. Those who already subscribe will also have the same opportunity. You should visit www.TrinityGlenRose.com for more information. Good through the end of May.
“An informed public will make good decisions when it comes to creating a landscape that is meant for this region of Texas,” Wissmann stated. “We’re also pleased to announce that Dr. Calvin Finch will be joining our team to help inform people in the District about all aspects of creating low-water use and colorful yards.”
Finch is one of San Antonio's foremost experts on horticulture and water-saving landscapes. After retiring from a successful career in Horticulture and Water Conservation with Texas A&M University and the San Antonio Water System, he continues to appear regularly on television and radio in the San Antonio area. Finch also has a weekly horticulture column published in the San Antonio Express-News and six other South Texas newspapers. Dr. Finch’s work in water conservation, horticulture, the media and with volunteers has garnered numerous state and national awards. He received a Ph.D. from Texas A&M in Horticulture.
Calvin’s Landscape Recommendations for March
Aerate and top dress your lawn. Use an aerator that cuts and removes a plug of soil which it places on the soil surface. The machines can be rented or the service purchased. Apply one half -inch of compost after the aeration. The compost penetrates the aeration holes to bring organic material into the root zone.
It is too early to fertilize. Wait until real grass has been mowed twice.
Apply a pre-emergent herbicide to reduce summer weeds from germinating. This is especially important if you were bothered by sandburs and/or crabgrass. Halt, Dimension, Crabgrass Preventer, Amaze and XL are good herbicides for the job. Note that a second application should be applied in mid-June.
To be ready for the hot weather when it arrives, call in your irrigation contractor to check out and repair your system. Make sure the rain sensor is working and all leaks are repaired. Have him/her instruct you how to change the watering amounts if necessary.
Have your mower blades sharpened and the engine tuned up. Mow in March to keep the lawn weeds in check.
To view an entire year’s worth of landscape recommendations, visit the new Trinity Glen Rose landscape page at: www.TrinityGlenRose.com/landscape.
2-6-17
Winter Irrigation Makes Your Sewer Bill Grow….Not Your Grass!
By Nathan Riggs (Conservation Project Coordinator - San Antonio Water System)
Ok everyone, let’s have a show of hands to see how many of you are currently running your irrigation systems at least once per week in the Stone Oak area? Hmmm……I don’t see a lot of hands, but in my travels through the area through the week, there are a lot of “irrigation signatures” in and down the streets in front of homes, indicating irrigation has run within the past minutes or hours.
First, you must understand that irrigating dormant grass will not make it grow, no matter how hard you try. As long as soil temperatures are below 70oF, turf grasses will not produce green shoots. Only the roots of grasses, trees and shrubs are active in the winter. What WILL turn green are the germinating winter weeds like dandelions and henbit, along with cool-season weedy grasses such as rye, fescue, Poa anna, or Rescue grass.
Why is NOT irrigating in the winter important? Your sewer bill. Yes! Your sewer bill! SAWS uses the period between November 15 and March 15 each year to calculate the winter average. The winter average is a consecutive 3-month period used to calculate the sewer bill for the following year. Why use the winter? Water use for residential customers in the winter is ASSUMED to be primarily occurring indoors, and thus exiting the property via the sewer pipes. Wastewater output is not metered for SAWS customers. That’s not a job ANY meter reader would want…hee hee!
Normally, a good winter recommendation is to apply ½ inch of water to the landscape every 4 weeks since the grass/plants are not actively growing. However, a rainfall of ½ inch or more is enough to delay irrigation for at least 4 weeks in winter.
Soil depth is very important in the water needs of plants and grass for winter. Soil at least six inches deep or more will hold moisture longer, requiring less frequent irrigation or rainfall. Landscapes with soil less than six inches deep may require some kind of irrigation or rainfall at least once every two weeks.
Shrubs and trees require less water than grasses in winter and usually do well on rainfall alone. If water is needed, use a hand-held hose to apply water to individual shrubs and trees once or twice during the winter and use irrigation sparingly on grasses.
While most winters in San Antonio are mild, they are still cool enough to keep warm season grasses (St. Augustine, Bermuda, Zoysia, Buffalo) from growing and remaining emerald green. These grasses do not need lots of water to survive the winter. Using extra water outdoors in the winter does nothing but make your sewer bill grow for the following year. Next time you’re in the garage, stop by your friend “Hunter” or “Rain Bird” (whatever your brand of irrigation controller) and switch them to OFF or Manual until after March 15.
1-10-17
Be Prepared to Protect Your Water Pipes in Freezing Temps
Don’t you just love winter weather in South Texas? One day your wearing shorts and out for a walk. The next day your worrying about a freeze killing your plants and maybe even breaking your water pipes. So, the best advice for making sure you don’t find yourself without water because of a frozen water pipe is to be prepared.
If your remember a few things from your chemistry classes, water has a unique property in that it expands when it freezes. Obviously, that expansion can put lots of pressure on the water pipes at your home, and that’s when problems can occur. In fact, if your pipes aren’t insulated, and the temperature drops below 20 degrees, they can become frozen and crack. Pipes that freeze most frequently are outdoor hose bibbs, swimming pool supply lines, water sprinkler lines, and water supply pipes in unheated interior areas like basements and crawl spaces, attics, garages, or kitchen cabinets. Pipes that run against exterior walls that have little or no insulation are also subject to freezing.
Also keep in mind that some of the Trinity Glen Rose District lies in the foothills of the Texas Hill Country, and temperatures can get a little colder there as compared to the middle of San Antonio. Here are a few suggestions for keeping those pipes ready for those bitter winter blasts that blow through on occasion.
Disconnect water hoses from the hose bibbs.
Buy some pipe insulation from your local hardware store and wrap that insulation around the exposed hose bibbs at your home. You might need a little duct tape to secure the insulation.
If you have a sprinkler system, make sure you turn it off. You really shouldn’t be watering your yard this time of year anyway. Grass hibernates over the winter months and prepares itself for the growing season in the spring.
If you plan to be away from home for several days, shutting off the water can reduce the chances of broken pipes. Also, keep the heater on in your house with the thermostat set to around 55 degrees.
Be a good neighbor. If your neighbor is away or you are next to a vacant house and you suspect a water leak, call your water service provider immediately.
You’ve probably heard that letting water drip from outdoor faucets can help prevent freezing pipes. Well, that is true, but it also wastes water. By being prepared for a sudden drop in temperatures and insulating those outdoor faucets, you should be able to avoid having to let your faucets drip.
You can always call a licensed plumber for help.
11-2-16 Did You Know Some of Your Water Comes from the Trinity Aquifer?
Greetings from the Trinity Glen Rose Groundwater Conservation District (TGR). We are collaborating with the Stone Oak POA in offering Stone Oak residents the opportunity to sign up for the TGR e-newsletter. And there are many important reasons for your family and/or business to do so.
A quality, reliable water supply is the lifeblood of every community, and it is the responsibility of homeowners, businesses and various water agencies to make sure excellent water is always available in San Antonio. Much of the water that is used in Stone Oak comes from the Trinity Aquifer in addition to the Edwards Aquifer. In fact, Stone Oak and many other areas located north of Loop 1604 are located on top of the Trinity Aquifer and are included in the Trinity Glen Rose District. The Trinity Glen Rose District is responsible for ensuring that the Trinity Aquifer is protected and preserved for use by the community into the future. And as we’ve always found, well-informed water users are always the best allies in making sure our water supply is safeguarded.
So, how should you stay up to date on all water matters in your area? The easiest way is to subscribe to the Trinity Glen Rose e-newsletter.
In our newsletter, TGR will be supplying great information about how homeowners and businesses can conserve water each day. For example, in the November newsletter, we explain how you should be preparing your landscape for the winter, which in turn makes it ready for the spring growing season. Properly maintained landscapes saves thousands of gallons of water each year per customer.
You will also get first notices about new water rebate programs. In the spring, we will be partnering with San Antonio Water System on a landscape rebate program. SAWS will be offering a rebate, but Trinity Glen Rose will be adding an additional rebate as well. But, the Trinity offer will only be for the first 200-250 applicants. So, if you’re not on our mailing list, you might miss the opportunity entirely.
We’ll also be collaborating with local businesses who are doing great work in water conservation to offer special premiums to people living in the Trinity Glen Rose area. And all of our subscribers will have access to those savings!
Those are just a few reasons why we’d love for you to go to our website and subscribe. The information you will receive will always be helpful and to the point. With your help, we can ensure that the Trinity Aquifer is always a quality resource for our community. And that starts with being informed and involved.
Thanks so much for your willingness to conserve and protect the Trinity Aquifer.
Just go to www.TrinityGlenRose.com to subscribe today.
3-11-16 Oak Wilt Information
The issue of Oak Wilt, its prevention and treatment, has recently become a hot topic. Click on the link to view a presentation provided by the City of San Antonio. /City of San Antonio Presentation on Oak Wilt.pdf
If you live in an UNgated community, and have City of San Antonio trash service, you may have received a door hanger with additional information. /City of San Antonio Oak Wilt Door Hanger Info.pdf
In addition, John Kiser, our Stone Oak POA Board Vice-President and Certified Master Naturalist, recommended the following people if anyone has any questions regarding Oak Wilt:
Bob Webster – Shades of Green – 210-824-3772
Mark Bird, City of San Antonio Arborist – mark.bird@sanantonio.gov
Randy Bixby – Out on a Limb – 210-545-5417
Todd Miller – Greenlawn – 210-482-0641
Jacob West – Bartlett Tree Experts – 210-655-4670
Report Water Waste by visiting http://www.saws.org/conservation/waterwaste/reportform.cfm or calling 704-7283 during business hours or 704-7297 after hours. SAWS will follow up educating the responsible party and monitoring if the problem continues.
SAWS offers FREE irrigation consults to homeowners and businesses to assist with more efficient irrigation system operation and provide information on our irrigation system rebate and landscape coupon programs. To schedule a consult, call 210-704-7283 or email consult@saws.org.
For more information on SAWS Conservation Coupon programs and Irrigation Design Rebate programs, visit http://www.gardenstylesanantonio.com/coupons-and-rebates/.
Help us help you by using water wisely and efficiently.
Regards,
Nathan Riggs
Program Coordinator, Conservation
(210) 233-2374
nlriggs@saws.org
www.gardenstylesa.com
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Chad Cosper
Conservation Planner
SAWS Conservation
P:210-233-3028
F:210-233-4235
www.gardenstylesa.com
Trinity Glen Rose Groundwater Conservation.pdf
http://www.saws.org/Conservation/Outdoor/
http://www.saws.org/Conservation/Indoor/
Stone Oak Recorded Rainwater Policy.pdf
May Newsletter Stone Oak Landscaping Update
Compost 2014
Stone Oak Aesthetics Committee Beautification and Conservation Article July 2014.pdf
Posted 5-15-18
New Purse/Bag Policy for NEISD
Click HERE for a PDF of the above
Click HERE for a PDF of the above letter
SPECIAL ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO REAGAN HIGH SCHOOL ORCHESTRA! (2-6-17)
For the first time in ten years, two Reagan High School Orchestra students earned seats in the All-State Orchestras, the highest honor a high school orchestra student can achieve. In addition to receiving the honor, the students performed in the All-State music group alongside the best musicians Texas has to offer.
The Texas Music Educators Association is the largest music educators association in the country dedicated to music education excellence. TMEA sponsors the annual All-Region and All-State auditions where 64,000 Texas students submit blind recorded auditions in string orchestra, philharmonic orchestra, and symphony orchestra. All-State students participated in a three day rehearsal with a nationally recognized conductor and then performed at the close of the convention to thousands of attendees.
Jared Lange, for bass, and Jenny Zhang, for violin, represented the Reagan High School Orchestra at the TMEA Clinic and Convention. Lange said, “Students who participated in the process are subject to the pressure and stress of the audition while practicing to deliver a performance representative of one’s skill level. Success depends on one’s ability to stay focused on an ultimate goal. To be accepted into the All-State Orchestra was immensely gratifying for all of the effort invested into the process.” Mr. Sixto Elizondo, Reagan High School Director of Orchestras adds, “We are so proud of our two All-State musicians. Their achievement is a culmination of months of practice and years of training.”
BE SURE TO CHECK THE WWW.STONEOAKPOA.COM WEBSITE CALENDAR
FOR UPCOMING CONCERT DATES!
CONGRATULATIONS LOPEZ MIDDLE SCHOOL! (3-30-16)
It is truly an honor to have been designated the first Lighthouse Middle School in the state of Texas and only the fourth middle school to achieve this status in the world. Since starting our LEAD training in 2011, it has been part of our shared vision for the campus. The Panthers have always endeavored to set the example by leading the way in academics, service and extracurricular activities, so it was a natural progression in our effort to grow. To quote one of our Student Lighthouse Council members, “At the elementary level the habits are lessons; at middle school they are a lifestyle.” We sincerely believed that our staff, students and community demonstrate the principles necessary to be recognized at this level. The challenge presented by this task was one that we welcomed because it was truly the inspiration needed to take our campus from great to excellent. Over the course of this journey our student participation levels in service and extracurricular activities have increased, discipline referrals have decreased, and students are actively seeking opportunities to LEAD both on and off campus. The increased levels of student’s self-awareness and advocacy gained through practice of the habits and principles empower them to become more independent which is crucial during this stage of development. These are just a few of the positive outcomes we’ve experienced as a campus, but there are many stories of individual success that could be shared as well. Lopez chose our Wildly Important Goals to specifically support our efforts to grow the whole child and support their efforts to succeed in their chosen path through life. As Panthers who Serve, LEAD and Inspire, we hope to continue on as a beacon and guide other campuses who have chosen this same journey.
Eric Wernli
Principal
José M. Lopez Middle School
23103 Hardy Oak Blvd
San Antonio, Tx 78258
(210) 356-5000
January is both a time of new starts and a time of renewals, and in that light, please either join or rejoin the District 9 Neighborhood Alliance. Our membership year corresponds to the calendar year, so click on the below link for a welcome letter as well as an application, and hope to see all of you at our meetings this coming year. Contact Art Downey with any questions at 210-497-8873 :
D9NA 2019 Application.pdf
D9NA - May 2019 - The 86th Regular Session of the Texas Legislature - HOA Bills Outcomes.pdf
The next District 9 Neighborhood Alliance meeting will be held at 7:00PM, Wednesday, August 28th. We will meet at the Stone Oak Methodist Hospital, (Classrooms #1&2), 1139 E. Sonterra Blvd. (just off Hwy 281 in Stone Oak).
Our presenter will be State Representative Steve Allison. He represents House District 121, succeeding former Speaker of the House Joe Straus. District 121 covers parts of north central and northeast San Antonio, as well as the cities of Alamo Heights, Terrell Hills, and Olmos Park. Steve serves on the Public Education and Public Health committees and is a member of the House Republican Caucus Policy Committee. I have asked him to give us his impressions of the last session of the state legislature.
Directions:
(Note: due to the ongoing construction on Hwy 281 and on Stone Oak Parkway please allow yourself extra travel time, especially if coming from south of 1604).
If you are coming north on Hwy 281, go under Loop 1604 and immediately take the Sonterra Blvd. exit to the right; cross over to the right and follow the signs to Sonterra Blvd.; at the top of the hill take a right on to Sonterra Blvd., proceed through the first traffic light, at the next traffic light you will see the hospital on your right.
If you are coming around Loop 1604 westbound, take the Stone Oak Parkway exit, go north on Stone Oak Parkway and turn right on Sonterra Blvd.; proceed east on Sonterra through the traffic light at Hardy Oak and you will see the hospital on your left.
Park as close to the main entrance as possible, go through the Benson Pavilion entrance and the classrooms are to your left. We will be in Classrooms #1&2.
Meetings are usually held the fourth Wednesday of each month at the Stone Oak Methodist Hospital, (Classrooms #1&2), 1139 E. Sonterra Blvd. (just off Hwy 281 in Stone Oak).
Always feel free to contact Art Downey with any questions at 210-497-8873.
Art Downey
President, D9NA
Mr. Downey can be reached at 210-497-8873 should you have any questions regarding these meetings, or have any questions regarding District 9.
Posted 5-14-18
To better serve the community, the District 9 office will now be open 8:00AM - 6:00PM Monday through Thursday, and 8:00AM - 5:00PM on Friday. The office is located at 16500 San Pedro Avenue, Suite 290. Staff can be reached at 210-207-0955, or District9@SanAntonio.gov.
(posted 1-26-17) 2017 Bond
For more information regarding the City's Bond Programs (both 2012 & 2017) visit: http://www.sanantonio.gov/2017Bond
For information on the value of registering your neighborhood with the City, and how to do so, visit:
http://www.sanantonio.gov/Planning/PlanningUrbanDesign/Neighborhood-Associations
For the proposed revised City sign ordinance, visit:
http://www.docsonline.sanantonio.gov/FileUploads/dsd/Chapter28DRAFTM.pdf
(posted 3-27-17) US281 Construction Information
For information and details regarding US281 Construction, please click on the below:
http://www.411on281.com
(7-10-15) Please see the information below regarding recent legislative changes
HOA/POA Bills Passed by the 84th Texas Legislature
Art Downey, President, Texas Neighborhoods Together (TNT)
The 84th Legislative Session is over! The Senate and House adjourned Monday afternoon, June 1, 2015. With nearly 6,500 bills and resolutions filed during this session, it was determined that no less than 200 of these bills affected community associations either directly or indirectly. Of those bills identified to affect community associations, only eleven became law: House Bills: 745, 939, 1072, 1455, 2489, & 3089; Senate Bills: 862, 864, 1168, 1626, & 1852. I will briefly describe the highlighted bills that will have the greatest impact on our associations. The first three bills are generally positive, while the last two may negatively impact some.
SB 1168 (West) Relating to the operation of certain property owners' associations. This omnibus bill had many provisions; some of the bill’s more important are as follows:
*Allows members to attend open board meetings held by video conferencing using the same technology.
*Allows more flexibility for boards to take day-to-day action outside of a meeting while clarifying that certain important votes (e.g. selling land or adopting a deed restriction) must be taken at an open meeting.
* Provides privacy protection by allowing associations to adopt rules regarding use of secret ballots, and by making clear that any person who tabulates or recounts votes must not disclose to anyone how an individual voted.
*Allows associations more flexibility in offering payment plans. Currently associations cannot offer payment plans for longer than 18 months; the bill removes that restriction.
*Eliminates confusion and grounds for legal dispute by clarifying that Ch. 207 (applicable to homeowner association resale certificates) does not apply to condominiums. The resale certificate provisions applicable to condominiums are already in Chapter 82 of the Property Code.
*Clarifies the manner in which votes may be cast. Although absentee ballots or proxy voting must be allowed, the association may also elect to offer other methods such as online or electronic voting.
SB 862 (Birdwell) Relating to voting methods in a property owners' association election or vote. This bill provides that a property owners' association is not required to provide an owner with more than one voting method so long as an owner may vote by absentee ballot or proxy, unless a dedicatory instrument provides otherwise.
SB 864 (Birdwell) Relating to secret ballots in a property owners' association election or vote. This bill allows a property owners' association to adopt rules to allow voting by secret ballot by members of the association. The association must take measures to reasonably ensure that: (1) a member cannot cast more votes than the member is eligible to cast in an election or vote; and (2) the association counts every vote cast by a member that is eligible to cast a vote.
HB 1455 (King) Relating to procedures required before a condominium association files a suit or initiates an arbitration proceeding for a defect or design claim. (Applicable to Condos.)
HB 1455 greatly restricts a condominium association’s ability to file a construction-defect lawsuit or pursue such a claim through arbitration. It requires condominium associations to fulfill a large number of intricate and rather expensive requirements prior to filing a construction-defect lawsuit or pursuing the claim through arbitration.
HB 2489 (Leach) Relating to the ability of a property owners' association to enforce certain provisions on the lease or rental of real property. This bill negated certain rights of a homeowner and condominium associations to obtain basic lease information from landlords.
The complete text of all these final bills ("Enrolled") may be downloaded from the Texas Legislature's website as Word files, HTML files, or PDF files. Please visit Texas Legislature Online at http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/