The Cinco Ranch II Yard of the Month has been established to promote goodwill and reward exemplary lawn care in the community. The purpose of the program
is to recognize neighbors who demonstrate above-average efforts in maintaining their property, thereby contributing to the overall appearance of the community
at large. The program is administered by volunteers from the Cinco Ranch II Beautification Committee.

 

Starting this April through September, the Beautification Committee will be selecting a “Yard of the Month.” Because the community is so large judging will
occur in a different area of the community each month. In order to be considered for judging, your yards must be ready by the first of each month, during the
specified season of April through September. Yards may only win once. Winners will have a Yard of the Month sign placed in their yard, photos placed on
mycincoranch.com, an e-Note, and in the My Cinco Ranch Newsletter.

 

If you would like to submit a yard for review, request more information, or become a part of the Beautification Committee, please contact cr2beautification@gmail.com.

Bicycle Safety in Cinco Ranch II

According to the Texas DOT bicyclist fatalities from traffic crashes are on the rise in Texas. In 2020, there were 2,173 traffic crashes involving bicyclists in Texas and the greatest number of traffic crashes involving a bicyclist and bicyclist fatalities occurred in the early evening.

Did you know bicyclists have the same rights and responsibilities as drivers and can also be fined for violating traffic laws? Bicyclists must obey all traffic signs and signals, including red lights and stop signs, ride in the same direction as traffic, use hand signals when turning or stopping, and yield the right of way. Cyclists must also have a white light on the front and a red light or reflector on the back of their bike when riding at night. Sidewalk riding is generally prohibited. Cyclists may utilize paths for bicyclists that have been provided adjacent to the road.

 

For more information on bicycle safety click here.

Please do not feed the ducks. In the wild, a particular lake or pond habitat can sustain a certain number of ducks and/or geese – there is a maximum number of individuals that can successfully reside there indefinitely, with enough food, water, and shelter. This “carrying capacity” of the habitat can be artificially increased when supplemental food is added. Overcrowded habitats also are prime territories for disease outbreaks; there have been numerous outbreaks of botulism, avian cholera, duck plague (duck enteritis virus), and aspergillosis (fungal infection). For areas with high volumes of supplemental feeding, it’s also quite common for the unconsumed, leftover food to attract scavengers, including raccoons, opossums, and rats. Dense populations of these scavengers bring the potential for further disease outbreaks, including zoonotic diseases that are transmissible to humans.

 

Effective January 1st there was a change in the Fort Bend County Commissioner for Cinco Ranch II. We are now under Fort Bend County Commissioner Precinct 1 rather than Fort Bend County Commissioner Precinct 3. The new County Commissioner is Vincent Morales, Jr.

 

1. All buildings shall be roofed with composition shingles unless otherwise approved in writing by the Design Review Committee. Wood shingles are specifically prohibited for safety reasons.
2. Composition shingles must weigh at least 23 0 pounds per square and have a stated warranty of at least 25 years. Shingles must have a shadow profile design.
Three-tab shingles are specifically prohibited except for use as a starter and cap rows.
3. Roof shingles must be weathered wood, dark brown or dark gray tones. All other colors must be reviewed by the Design Review Committee.
4. Roof overlays are not allowed. Prior to roofing, all existing materials must be removed down to clean decking. Any damaged or deteriorated decking must be
replaced.
5. Ridge vents are encouraged, to improve ventilation, reduce attic temperature and reduce cooling costs, but are not required.
6. All roof protrusions, such as vents, roof jacks, must be painted to match the shingles.
7. Subject to Section 8 below and with advance written approval from the Cinco Ranch Residential Association II, Inc., an owner may install shingles ("Alternative Shingles") which are designed primarily to: 

     a. be wind and hail resistant; or

     b. provide heating or cooling efficiencies greater than traditional composition shingles; or

     c. provide solar energy capture capabilities.
8. Once installed, any such Alternative Shingles must:

     a. resemble the shingles used or authorized to be used on other structures within the Association; and
     b. be more durable than and of equal or superior quality to the shingles used or authorized to be used on other structures within the Association; and
     c. match the aesthetics of properties surrounding the owner's property.

 

Additional information on Home Improvement Requests can be located here. Remember to submit your HIR and wait for approval BEFORE you start work.

RIST Committee

 

RIST (Reclaimed Irrigation Sustainability Team) met on November 22nd.

 

North Fort Bend Water Authority (NFBWA) representatives Whitney Milberger and Matt Freilich met with the RIST committee and made a presentation covering the purpose of their organization and the infrastructure projects underway to supply Cinco Ranch II with surface water.

 

Cinco Ranch II is under the jurisdiction of the Fort Bend Subsidence District (FBSD), which mandated a reduction in groundwater usage of 30 percent by 2015 and 60 percent by 2025. The MUD Districts of Cinco Ranch are members of the North Fort Bend Water Authority (NFBWA), an entity created to facilitate meeting these requirements for water users within its boundaries.

 

Jeffery Knight, Mausen Consulting reviewed data collected for the month.  A majority of the irrigation stations used water below the usage cap.  Those showing overage will be investigated by Masuen with the irrigation contractor.

Mausen Consulting has implemented an online file sharing platform.

Reconciliation of the real-time weather data collected by Masuen and the irrigation contractor was discussed.

 

Current projects include the following:

·         The irrigation audit is ongoing.

·         Work process development and documentation are also ongoing.

·         Refinement of the member’s monthly reports.

·         Monitoring the test irrigation station.

 

The committee chair is Lynn Adamson (RIST committee).

 

The MUD is requesting CRRA2 HOA’s opinion on implementing reclaimed irrigation into other areas. The MUD will provide finance information about the return on investment for HOA’s consideration. This topic could be considered further in the January 2022 meeting depending on the MUD’s plans made in Dec 2021.

 

Jessie Xia (RIST committee)

 

 

Community Engagement Committee

 

The Community Engagement Committee is a newly established committee originally named the Delegate Committee.   The name of the committee was changed as part of the process to expand the mission and outreach of the committee. The committee charter was reviewed on Dec 8, 2021, at the monthly HOA Board meeting.  The HOA Board decided to consolidate questions and suggestions to the team before approving this charter.

 

This committee is composed of 14 members consisting of delegates, alternates, residents, and one board member.

 

In the unapproved charter, the committee’s purpose is to “assist the board” to maintain an effective management system; establish a network between residents and the board; perform as a platform for the Board to share concerns with residents; provide a way for the board to seek: help, solutions, or subject matter expertise from residents. Actions will include but not be limited to:

·         Improve community and delegate engagement in HOA, delegate and alternate backup system, election process improvement

·         Provide feedback from delegates and other residents to the board on the management company and other contractors

·         Provide solutions to make sure a process is in place to enable the community to have a highly involved delegate group to ensure the effective election of board members and delegates. 

·         Provide feedback on general management effectiveness and suggestions for improvement

·         Develop a process for polling residents about specific subject matters

·         Identify improvement opportunities on resident engagement and satisfaction, bylaw and process enhancement

 

Tiky Luo and Elva Garcia were voted as the co-chairs of this committee.

 

If you are interested in joining, please contact tikyluo@gmail.com, we will put you on the waiting list and look for a seat for you soon.

 

Thank you!

 

Yu (Jessie) Xia (Community Engagement Committee)

 

The results of the Tri Pointe Annexation Delegate voting can be found here. Additional details about the Tri Pointe annexation request are located here.

The Annual Meeting was held virtually 10/28/2021 and Neighborhood Delegates voted for open board positions. We wish our outgoing board members all the best and hope they continue to volunteer their services to the new board.

 

Trick or Treat Tips

Halloween is an exciting time of year for kids, and to help ensure they have a safe holiday, here are some tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).

 

ALL DRESSED UP:

• Plan costumes that are bright and reflective. Make sure that shoes fit well and that costumes are short enough to prevent tripping, entanglement, or contact with flame.
• Consider adding reflective tape or striping to costumes and trick-or-treat bags for greater visibility.
• Because masks can limit or block eyesight, consider non-toxic makeup and decorative hats as safer alternatives. Hats should fit properly to prevent them from sliding over the eyes.
• If a sword, cane, or stick is a part of your child's costume, make sure it is not sharp or too long. A child may be easily hurt by these accessories if he stumbles or trips.
• Obtain flashlights with fresh batteries for all children and their escorts.
• Do not use decorative contact lenses without an eye examination and a prescription from an eye care professional. While the packaging on decorative lenses will often make claims such as "one size fits all," or "no need to see an eye specialist," obtaining decorative contact lenses without a prescription is both dangerous and illegal. This can cause pain, inflammation, and serious eye disorders and infections, which may lead to permanent vision loss.
• Review with children how to call 9-1-1 (or their local emergency number) if they ever have an emergency or become lost.

 

ON THE TRICK OR TREAT TRAIL:

• A parent or responsible adult should always accompany young children on their neighborhood rounds.
• If your older children are going alone, plan and review the route that is acceptable to you. Agree on a specific time when they should return home.
• Only go to homes with a porch light on and never enter a home or car for a treat.

HOME SAFE HOME:

• To keep homes safe for visiting trick-or-treaters, parents should remove from the porch and front yard anything a child could trip over such as garden hoses, toys, bikes, and lawn decorations.
• Parents should check outdoor lights and replace burned-out bulbs.
• Wet leaves or snow should be swept from sidewalks and steps.
• Restrain pets so they do not inadvertently jump on or bite a trick-or-treater.

Take these quick and easy precautions to help your little ghosts and goblins have a hauntingly happy and safe Halloween.