The Beautification Committee would like to thank all of our wonderful residents for the beautiful holiday yards that were viewed this year!  It was a tough choice to make, but the 2018 recipients of the Best Holiday Yards are....

 

 

 

Presenting, the 2019 Calendar of Community Events

The Cinco Ranch Southwest Community Council Board of Directors is pleased to announce our lineup of community events for 2019.  We have many returning favorites, as well as a few new ones!  This schedule, as well as more information, can also be found at mycincoranch.com/upcomingevents

Ongoing Events:

Food Truck Friday – third Friday of the month, January through October

Farmer’s Market at Food Truck Friday – March – October

Dinner & a Movie – March and October Food Truck Fridays

Garage Sales – March 30 and October 5

Summer – Super Summer Cinco Discovery!

Special Events:

Family Bingo – January 25 and May 31

Adult ONLY Bingo – March 23 and November 16

NEW, Happy Hour – February 9, with 3 more TBA

Summer Camp Open House – March 23

Spring Eggstravaganza (AM) – April 6

Adult ONLY Easter Egg Hunt (PM) – April 6

Family Dive-In Movies – June 14 and August 9

NEW, Teen & Adult Dive-In Movie – date TBA in July (this WILL be a movie rated PG-13 or R)

4^th of July Jubilee – July 4

Back-to-School Blowout – date TBA

Zombie Walk – October 27

Family Fest – December 8

In 2019, we will support these local charities:

January and February – CAP

March and April – The Ballard House

May – Food Drive

July through mid August – YMCA Operation Backpack

September – Lunches of Love

November through early December – toy drive

 

Stay tuned for more events and activities in Cinco Ranch!

It’s time to start thinking about hanging lights and decking out your front yard with creative and festive decorations for the holidays.  The Beautification Committee is sponsoring the second annual Holiday Decorating Contest for all homes within CRRA2.  Due to the size of the community, the Committee will group neighborhoods into three separate sections.  Judging will be done by the Committee members starting the week of December 3rd, and one home from each section will be selected as a winner.  Winners will have a sign placed in their yard and receive a special gift.  Let your creative juices start flowing and get ready for the holiday season!      

The general 2019 assessment has been set at $1,150.00 which represents a 4.5% increase over the 2018 assessment rate.  The Association’s goal in Cinco Ranch II is to provide the best possible services, aesthetics, and upgrades while maintaining affordable and reasonable assessment rates.

2019 ASSESSMENT BREAKDOWN

Landscaping	$678.66
Utilities	$274.61
Community Amenities & General Maintenance	$107.29
Allocation to Replacement, Operating, and Capital Funds	$84.96
Management Services	$69.30
Administrative Costs	$27.05
Patrol Services	$14.88
All Other Expenses	$7.32
Less Revenue Offset (Revenue Other Than 2019 Maintenance Fees)	($114.07)
2019 Assessment Rate	$ 1,150.00

 

 

Should you have any questions or need to discuss payment plan options, please do not hesitate to contact our management company, C.I.A. Services, Inc. at 713-981-9000 or via e-mail at customercare@ciaservices.com. Assessments can be paid via mail, online (fees do apply for credit card payments; eCheck payments are free), or at The Lake House.  Assessments are due January 1st, and become delinquent after January 31st – assessments not paid on time will result in late fees, and can result in the loss of use at community amenities if they remain delinquent. 

 

Trick-Or-Treating, Safety Tips

The following information is from safekids.org and the American Pediatric Association (APA) and provides some valuable information to ensure that we all have a happy, and safe, Halloween.

Walk Safely

• Cross the street at corners, using traffic signals and crosswalks.
• Look left, right and left again when crossing and keep looking as you cross.
• Put electronic devices down and keep heads up, and walk, don’t run, across the street.
• Teach children to make eye contact with drivers before crossing in front of them.
• Always walk on sidewalks or paths. If there are no sidewalks, walk facing traffic as far to the left as possible. Children should walk on direct routes with the fewest street crossings.
• Watch for cars that are turning or backing up. Teach children to never dart out into the street or cross between parked cars.

Trick or Treat With an Adult

• Children under the age of 12 should not be alone at night without adult supervision. If kids are mature enough to be out without supervision, remind them to stick to familiar areas that are well lit, and trick-or-treat in groups.

Keep Costumes Both Creative and Safe

• Decorate costumes and bags with reflective tape or stickers and, if possible, choose light colors.
• Choose face paint and makeup whenever possible instead of masks, which can obstruct a child’s vision.
• Have kids carry glow sticks or flashlights to help them see and be seen by drivers.
• When selecting a costume, make sure it is the right size to prevent trips and falls.

Drive Extra Safely on Halloween

• Slow down and be especially alert in residential neighborhoods. Children are excited on Halloween and may move in unpredictable ways.
• Take extra time to look for kids at intersections, on medians and on curbs.
• Enter and exit driveways and alleys slowly and carefully.
• Eliminate any distractions inside your car so you can concentrate on the road and your surroundings.
• Drive slowly, anticipate heavy pedestrian traffic and turn your headlights on earlier in the day to spot children from greater distances.
• Popular trick-or-treating hours are 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. so be especially alert for kids during those hours.

Cinco Ranch II - Role of the Management Company

 

Have you ever wondered exactly what it is that C.I.A. Services, Inc., the management company, handles for Cinco Ranch?  The management company has a much bigger role than sending residents a letter when the deed restrictions have been violated. 

 

C.I.A. Services was hired by the Homeowners Association (HOA) and is charged with making sure the day-to-day business of the community is handled.  One of the management company’s most well-known contractual obligations is the enforcement of the deed restrictions.  The enforcement procedure followed is approved by the Board and meets any requirements of both the governing documents and local, state, and county laws.  The procedure for Cinco Ranch II requires advance approval by the Board of Directors before any issues are sent to the attorney.  The process often takes time and each owners’ due process must be afforded to them. 

 

Another area handled by C.I.A. Services is financial management.  The commonly known aspect of financial management is the collection of assessments.  However, it also includes issuing checks for payable items, preparing monthly financial reports, and presenting an annual budget for Board approval.  The yearly budget is set by the Board, and funds are expended at the Board’s authorization.

 

Another item handled by C.I.A. Services is the coordination of common area maintenance.  Two Maintenance Coordinators are assigned to the community to regularly inspect the common areas, solicit bids, issue work orders for maintenance needs, and negotiate contracts for landscaping, pool management, and pest control. 

 

C.I.A. Services processes architectural control applications and communicates decisions to homeowners.  They also schedule and prepare information packages for Board meetings and answer homeowner questions received either via email or phone.

 

Things C.I.A. Services does not do include changing or modifying deed restrictions, attending to street light outages, or reporting street and curb issues.  They are not the decision makers; rather, they are the facilitator of the Board’s decisions. 

 

Anytime you have questions regarding Cinco Ranch II, do not hesitate to contact C.I. A. Services.  The management team assigned to Cinco Ranch II includes Laura Tate, General Manager; Kim Cowart, Community Manager, Norris Daniels and Anderson Campbell, Maintenance Coordinators; Kassye Deggs, Administrative Assistant; Lindsay Scholfield, Community Coordinator; and Ryne Williams, Community Assistant.  The team is supported by a full Customer Service department that is available to assist with any community need.  The On-Site staff at the Lake House can be contacted via phone at 281-394-7195; messages left off hours will be returned during Lake House business hours.  C.I.A. Services can be emailed at through their website at www.ciaservices.com or at CustomerCare@ciaservices.com.  You can also call at 713-981-9000; Customer Care offers extended customer service hours from 8 am to 8 pm Monday through Friday. 

The Board of Directors for Cinco Southwest MUD No. 3 are pleased to announce the installation of smart meters in the District.  The smart meters replaced your old positive displacement water meter.  Please note, installation should be completed by end of October 2018.  Once your meter has been replaced it takes 5 – 10 business days to provision before you can start utilizing the data.  On the back of your water bill is the notification regarding how to set up your “Eye on Water” account.   The enrollment process is less than five minutes, this will allow you to monitor your usage and set up a leak alert.  The leak alert will notify you via test or email if the meter detects continuous usage for a 24 hour period.  If you have any questions regarding setting up the “eye on water” account or the changeover, please email elizabeth.reeves@inframark.com.

If you are unsure as to which MUD you reside in, please see the MUD Map at the Community Maps page. 

Cinco SW MUD 3 encompasses the following area:

CINCO RANCH RESIDENTIAL ASSOCIATION II COMMITTEES

Committees play a vital role in any community as they are able to provide additional input to the board so that the most informed decision possible can be made on issues relevant our community and community amenities. The Association established several Committees in 2015 and are in the process of establishing more Committees. Newer Committees are in need of volunteers, while other committees have an established core of volunteers.

 

Parks and Recreation Committee – The Parks and Recreation Committee was established with the primary purpose of advising the board on issues relating to the usage of community parks and recreation facilities. The Committee also reviews information from residents and special interest groups, such as the swim team and tennis leagues. This committee consists of 5 to 9 residents in good standing with the Association. We are seeking volunteers to for the Parks and Recreation Committee. The time commitment is expected to be an average of 1 – 4 hours per month.

 

More information about Committees in Cinco Ranch II can be found at mycincoranch.com, under the HOA tab, in the page entitled, “Delegates & Committees Info.” If you are interested in becoming a member of these Committees, please contact any member of the Management team at 713-981-9000, or CustomerCare@ciaservices.com, or you can use the Contact Us feature located on this website.

Volunteers Needed

Board Elections

We are seeking volunteers for positions on the Cinco Ranch Residential II, Inc. Board of Directors.  During the 2018 election, the Neighborhood Voting Delegates will vote for three (3) of the seven (7) positions.  Three elected directors shall serve a two year term until the 2020 election.  The average time commitment is expected to be 6 to 10 hours per month. 

Residents interested in volunteering should complete the online registration.   To access the registration, visit the Cinco Ranch II page at C.I.A. Services and then click on the registration link located at the bottom left of the page, or contact C.I.A. Services at CustomerCare@ciaservices.com or 713-981-9000.

For more information or to discuss any neighborhood volunteer opportunity, please contact any member of the Management team at 713-981-9000.

The curb appeal of our community depends on each resident maintaining his or her property as completely as possible. For those who keep their homes and yards well maintained, the Association thanks you for your efforts and good examples. We encourage all residents to pay particular attention to the following maintenance items.