March 28th is the Planned Community Easter Egg Hunt…
The minutes from the January 20, 2010 Amberwood Homeowners’ meeting is now available in Microsoft Word format.
Monarch Water Notification
Minutes are now available from the December 16, 2009 Amberwood Homeowner’s Association meeting. Please click on the link below to load in the Microsoft Word version.
Dec 16, 2009 Minutes
Amberwood Residents:
Approved Trash Container Storage Enclosure for Amberwood Residents
Approved by H.O.A. Board of Directors November 2009
Due to the three bin trash and recycle system implemented by TDS all Amberwood residents are authorized to construct an enclosure as detailed on the instructions below for the proper storage of these bins should they wish to do so. These enclosures are necessary to appropriately screen these bins from the view of all adjacent property and the public and private rights of way as required by H.O.A. bylaws. any such enclosure constructed under this Board policy does not require a homeowner or resident to file an application to seek Architectural Committee approval under the following conditions:
1. The enclosure is constructed using the same materials, design, and finish as the existing fence.
2. The enclosure must be placed in an area as near to the existing side fence as possible.
3. The enclosure fence must be constructed picket side out where visible from any street.
4. Any enclosure not meeting these provisions will be removed at the owner’s expense upon written notification.
Tom Witt / Board President
Enclosure Instructions below:
We have a significant number of homeowners not receiving a 2009 property tax homestead exemption reduction. If you owned your home January 1, 2009 and claim it as your homestead, you are entitled to a reduction in your 2009 taxes. To obtain this reduction you have to file a homestead exemption application with the Hays County Appraisal District. Even if you taxes have already been paid, you are entitled to the homestead exemption tax reduction. If you unsure whether you are receiving the exemption, you can check your tax statement, the Hays County Appraisal District website, or call their office. You may obtain an application from the Hays County Appraisal District.
Their contact information is:
| Office Address | 21001 N IH 35 Kyle, TX 78640 |
| Phone Number | 512-268-2522 |
| Website | http://www.hayscad.com/ |
| Exemption Form Website | http://www.hayscad.com/PA/forms.htm |
| Hours | Monday-Friday (8-5) |
The application is named “50-114 (1998) Application for Residential Homestead Exemption”
and is available in word or pdf format is you have the ability to download and print the form.
Tom Witt
HOA Board President
“Click on links below:”
homestead-instructions.doc
homestead-application.pdf
Compliments of The Kyle Police Department
Holiday Vacation Security Check List!
The Security Check Program is intended as a service to Kyle Residents leaving on short trips or vacations not to exceed 10 consecutive days. Securing your property against theft or vandalism is the home owner’s responsibility and this service is only to provide a short term deterrent to criminal activity. You should continue to seek assistance from family and neighbors to report suspicious activity
click on the link below
Trees
- When purchasing an artificial tree, look for the label “Fire Resistant.”
- When purchasing a live tree, check for freshness. A fresh tree is green, needles are hard to pull from branches and when bent between your fingers, needles do not break. The trunk butt of a fresh tree is sticky with resin, and when tapped on the ground, the tree should not lose many needles.
- When setting up a tree at home, place it away from fireplaces, radiators or portable heaters. Place the tree out of the way of traffic and do not block doorways.
- Cut a few inches off the trunk of your tree to expose the fresh wood. This allows for better water absorption and will help to keep your tree from drying out and becoming a fire hazard.
- Be sure to keep the stand filled with water, because heated rooms can dry live trees out rapidly.
Lights
- Check all tree lights-even if you’ve just purchased them- before hanging them on your tree. Make sure all the bulbs work and that there are no frayed wires, broken sockets or loose connections.
- Never use electric lights on a metallic tree. The tree can become charged with electricity from faulty lights, and a person touching a branch could be electrocuted.
- Before using lights outdoors, check labels to be sure they have been certified for outdoor use. To hold lights in place, string them through hooks or insulated staples, not nails or tacks. Never pull or tug lights to remove them.
- Plug all outdoor electric decorations into circuits with ground fault circuit interrupters to avoid potential shocks.
- Turn off all lights when you go to bed or leave the house. The lights could short out and start a fire.
Decorations
- Use only non-combustible or flame-resistant materials to trim a tree. Choose tinsel or artificial icicles of plastic or nonleaded metals.
- Never use lighted candles on a tree or near other evergreens. Always use non-flammable holders, and place candles where they will not be knocked down.
- In homes with small children, take special care to avoid decorations that are sharp or breakable. Keep trimmings with small removable parts out of the reach of children to prevent them from swallowing or inhaling small pieces. Avoid trimmings that resemble candy or food that may tempt a young child to eat them.
- Wear gloves to avoid eye and skin irritation while decorating with spun glass “angel hair.” Follow container directions carefully to avoid lung irritation while decorating with artificial snow sprays.
Remove all wrapping papers, bags, paper, ribbons and bows from tree and fireplace areas after gifts are opened. These items can pose suffocation and choking hazards to a small child or can cause a fire if near flame.