•  Please observe the burn ban status by clicking the Bastrop County Office of Emergency Management web page.
• And "Outdoor Burning in TX’ is found: LINK  

The links are provided for information and both are available on the POA website.  It is the property owner’s responsibility to read and understand the rules and regulations.

The only intent of the CCR conditions is to assure protection of your property and other properties in the community.   If we all work together, we can manage fires without incident.

2012 La Reata Ranch POA Board of Directors

December 12,  2011

Subject:  La Reata Board Meeting Minutes

1.      Call To Order:

The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM. Present were David Bell, Lisa Dreher, Robert Siddall, Dennis Koch, Cliff Coons, Richard Jondron, Michele Rowcroft and Betsey Sterling.

2.      Open Session:

a.      The minutes for the November 2011 meeting were approved with revisions.

b.      Financials.  Dennis Koch presented financial information.  The issuance of dues and the policy for posting payments and calculating late fees was discussed. 

c.       On-going issues. 

1)      Roll-off Rental.  The new board will address the matter.

2)      Water Options. The board will continue to pay $20 per month for the time being to utilize the shallow well at the front of the property.

3)      The Sheriff is willing to utilize any information we can provide from security cameras.  The new board will address.

4)      CCR Revision.  The new board will solicit a committee after the holidays.

d.      Discussion of BOD Transition Information Sheet.  The current and new board discussed miscellaneous issues pertaining to signature cards, billing, and other matters as regards the transition.

3.  Closed Session:

1. CCR Violations.  None addressed.

4.    Adjournment

            The meeting was adjourned at 8:00 PM.

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Subject:  La Reata Board Meeting Minutes

1.      Call To Order:

2.      The meeting was called to order at 7:05 PM. Present were David Bell, Lisa Dreher,

          Robert Siddall, Dennis Koch, Cliff Coons, Richard Jondron, and Deb Wilson.

3.      Open Session:

a.            The minutes for the October 2011 meeting were approved.

b.           Roll-Off Rental Price Quotes.  Final pricing options to be presented at the next board meeting for a one-location 30 cubic yard haul off. 

c.            Water Options at Entrance.  No further discussion with Aqua was initiated.  The most feasible option being the possibility of drilling a well.  David Bell to discuss with David Gahagen.

d.           Security System.  Lisa Dreher will contact the Sheriff’s Department to inquire about the use of the video if necessary to identify possible perpetrators.

e.            CCR Revision Committee 2012.  The new board will solicit input from volunteers for revisions to the CCRs.  Volunteers include Bob Waldo, Dianne Arnold, Keith Payne, Ducky O’Donnell, and Sharon Cobb.

f.             BOD Transition Sheet.  Lisa Dreher created an information sheet for the new board.

g.            Financials.  Dennis Koch presented the financials.  Signature cards to be signed by new board members.

h.           Open Discussion.  The board conducted a discussion with new board members regarding duties, issues, and other miscellaneous topics.

4.      Closed Session:

a.            CCR Violations.  None

b.           2012 Board Members/Positions.  The new board identified roles for 2012 with Cliff Coons volunteering as President, Richard Jondron as Vice President, and Deb Wilson as Secretary/Treasurer.  Dennis Koch will continue to serve the POA  as Accountant.

5.      Adjournment

a.            The meeting was adjourned at 8:15 PM.

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Welcome to La Reata Ranch, a growing community of approximately 70 homes. We are situated on heavily wooded lots which were once part of a 1,000 + acre ranch. We’re glad you’ve joined us. We hope you find the information on this page useful.

If you have any questions or comments regarding the information contained below, please contact our welcome committee.  We are here to facilitate your transition to La Reata.

Our mailing address is 297 Corral, Smithville, Texas 78957

Board of Directors & Committees

Our Board of Directors are elected annually and are comprised of three individuals, the president, vice president and Secretary/Treasurer. They can be reached at the via the website contact page should you need any assistance.

The following committees are appointed by the board of directors to facilitate with portions of the POA business: Architectural Control, Communications, Welcome.  Should you require their assistance, please reference our contact page

Please advise the Board of any change to your mailing address or contact information by email or via regular mail @ 297 Corral, Smithville, Texas 78957

NEWS AND PUBLICATIONS

The La Reata Ranch Roundup news and information is updated regularly on the LRR website. Please visit our news section for upcoming events and meetings.

If you would like to receive emails regarding community events or messages from the POA Board of Directors, please email our communications committee to be added to the list.

PARK AND NATURE TRAIL

Park Location: 297 Corral, Smithville, TX

Gate code: Please contact a member of the board or welcome committee for the most current gate access code.

Park Amenities: Nature Trail, picnic tables, BBQ grills, sand volleyball court, basketball hoop, playscape and pond. No restroom facilities or electricity available.

Nature trail public access: at the back of the park, Wrangler and Dos Cortes, near the mailbox and Corral cul-de-sac. Length is approximately 1.5 miles. No motorized vehicles are allowed on the Nature Trail.

THE COMMUNITIES OF BASTROP & SMITHVILLE

Smithville Chamber of Commerce  http://www.smithvilletx.org/

101 West First Street, Smithville  512.237.2313

Bastrop Chamber of Commerce http://bastropchamber.com/

927 Main Street, Bastrop   512.303.0558 

Smithville Recreation Center http://www.ci.smithville.tx.us/PARD.aspx

360 Gazely, Smithville  512.360.3338

Smithville Library http://www.ci.smithville.tx.us/Public-Library.aspx

507 Main Street,  Smithville 512.237.2707 

Bastrop Library    http://www.bastroplibrary.org/

1100 Church Street, Bastrop  512.321.5441

NEWSPAPERS

Smithville Times 512.237.4655

Bastrop Advertiser 512.321.6444

Austin American Statesman 512.445.4040

EMERGENCY & MEDICAL INFORMATION

**For all emergencies, dial 911**

3-N-1 Volunteer Fire Department 512.237.2893  http://www.3n1vfd.org/

Bastrop County Sheriff's Office, 200 Jackson St, Bastrop  512.303.1080

Bastrop Emergency Services District  www.bastropesd1.com

Seton Smithville Regional Hospital 512.237.3214

800 East Highway 71 Smithville

http://www.srhnet.com/

Bastrop Medical Clinic, P.A. 512.308.1555

Minor Emergency Center

195 S. Hasler Boulevard, Bastrop

SMITHVILLE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

Mascot: Tigers    Colors: Black and Orange    District: 3A    Administration: 512.237.2487    www.smithvilleisd.org

Brown (Primary K-2) 512.237.2519

Smithville Elementary (3-5) 512.237.2406

Smithville Junior High (6-8) 512.237.2407

Smithville High (9-12) 512.237.2451

FAMILY FRIENDLY ACTIVITIES

The POA does not endorse or receive compensation from any organizations or businesses listed below. This list is provided for informational purposes only.

Giggle N Jump 1102 College St., Bastrop 512.321.5867 www.gigglenjump.com

Sugar Shack 114 Loop 150 W, Bastrop 512.321.3777 www.sugarshackbastrop.com

Public Library – Story Time  http://www.bastroplibrary.org/news-events/lib-cal 

Bastrop YMCA 512.332.8805  www.austinymca.org/branches/loc.php?loc=12

The Dinosaur Park  http://www.thedinopark.com/

The Capital of Texas Zoo  http://www.capitaloftexaszoo.org/

Bastrop State Park & Pool  http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/findadest/parks/bastrop/

Elgin Christmas Tree Farm http://www.elginchristmastreefarm.com/

La Grange Dairy Farm  http://www.texasjersey.com/

Bastrop Roller Skating  http://bastropskate.weebly.com/index.html

Splashway Park http://www.splashwaywaterpark.com/

Bastrop Youth Soccer  http://www.bastropsoccer.org/

Parks:

2 state parks: Buescher and Bastrop,

LCRA parks: Mckinney Roughs, Lake Bastrop,  the Colorado River Canoe Trail

Fisherman's Park & Riverwalk-  located behind the Bastrop Public Library at 1200 Willow Street, Bastrop

Bob Bryant Park – located at the corner of Schaefer & Charles Blvd in Riverside Grove Subdivision

James H. Long Railroad Park & Museum -  located at 100 NW 1^st Street, Smithville

UTILITIES AND LOCAL SERVICES

The POA does not endorse, receive compensation or warranty the following service providers. The guide is provided as a convenience to you.

Electric:

Bluebonnet Electrical Co-Op  1.800.842.7708 

www.bluebonnetelectric.coop

Garbage Pick-up:

Allied Waste 512.247.5647 www.disposal.com

Lonestar 512.321.3211 www.lonestardisposal.net

Donnie Stark 512.321.2643

Postal Services:

Smithville Post Office 400 N. Main Street  512.237.2350 (Mailbox keys picked up here)

Bastrop Post Office 1106 Main Street  512.303.1014

Rosanky Post Office 2024 FM 535  512.237.2914

CITY, STATE AND COUNTY INFORMATION

La Reata is located in Bastrop County

County Commissioner

Clara Beckett, Precinct 2,  804 Pecan, Bastrop 512.360.2764 

http://www.co.bastrop.tx.us/

County Tax Assessor

Linda Harmon, 804 Pecan,  Bastrop 512.332.7261

www.bastroptac.com

Bastrop Central Appraisal District (BCAD)

209 Jackson St.,  Bastrop 512.303.1930

www.bastropcad.org

Bastrop County Courthouse

804 Pecan, Bastrop  512.303.2579

Texas Department of Public Safety

806 Walnut, Bastrop  512.303.1080

http://www.onlinedmv.com/locator/onlinedmv/bastrop_county_tax_office_information-tx-789.html

Police Departments

Bastrop: 104 Grady Tuck, Bastrop 512.321.5550 

Smithville: 105 NW 4th, Smithville 512.237.3228

Fire Departments

3-N-1 Volunteer Fire Department 512.237.2893** (responds to La Reata area)

Smithville Volunteer Fire Department 512.237.2229

Bastrop Fire Department 512.321.5550

**In accordance with La Reata's CCRs, all residents must notify the local fire department and have an adequate water supply before you burn on your property.

Thank you for keeping our community safe.

Subject:  La Reata Board Meeting Minutes

1.    Call To Order:

The meeting was called to order at 7:05 PM. Present were David Bell, Lisa Dreher, and Robert Siddall.

2.    Open Session:

a.    The minutes for the September 2011 meeting were approved.

b.    Roll-Off Rental.  Lisa Dreher to investigate a “one-time” trash and refuse pick-up with local vendors.

c.    Water Options at Entrance.  David Bell reported a conversation with Aqua Water. The board decided to attempt to get a water tap installed by way of an agenda item for the Aqua Water Board of Directors. David Bell to continue to research the issue.

d.    Security System.  Robert Siddall reported no progress regarding the security system issue.

e.    CCRs.  The board decided to announce at the annual meeting the creation of a CCR committee and seek volunteers.

f.     Fall Meeting Agenda.  Lisa Dreher to make final meeting agenda.

3.  Closed Session:

a.    CCR Violations.  The issues pertaining to Lot 152 have been resolved.  The new owner was unaware of ACC approval procedures and plans to submit plans in a timely manner.

b.    Lot 26.  The final approval of the variance request was drafted and mailed.

c.    Landscape Contract.  The board discussed an inquiry by Mark McNabb and decided to address the issue with the new board when elected.

4.  Adjournment

a.    The meeting was adjourned at 7:45 PM.

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Subject:  La Reata Board Meeting Minutes

1.            Call To Order:

The meeting was called to order at 7:05 PM. Present were David Bell, Lisa Dreher, Robert Siddall, Michele Rowcroft, Dennis Koch, C.M. Nutt, Richard Jondron, Pieter Tirion and Tim Currie.

2.            Open Session:

    a.            The minutes for the August 2011 meeting were approved.

b.            Financials.  Dennis Koch was introduced as the association’s new accountant.  Kim Reedy is removed as    accountant for the corporation.  Dennis provided financial data and asked that the board review and confirm data as soon as possible.

c.             Lot 26.  C.M. Nutt, Richard Jondron, Pieter Tirion, and Tim Currie addressed the board concerning the issuance of an approval for the property owner to reside in the structure on Lot 26.  The group expressed reservations with the board’s decision and urged the board to reconsider.  The board considered the request and the numerous arguments and decided to issue the approval.

d.            Entrance Water.  David Bell reported a conversation with Aqua Water. The board decided to attempt to get a water tap installed by way of an agenda item for the Aqua Water Board of Directors.

e.            Security System.  The board decided to move forward with the acquisition of a video security system for the entrance to the neighborhood.  Robert Siddall will continue to research logistical needs for the installation of the system.

f.             Fall Meeting Agenda.  The board will develop a fall meeting agenda in the coming two weeks for communications to mail to members.  Lisa Dreher will explore options for the location as the original location may be unavailable due to its use as a shelter for fire victims.

g.            Welcome Committee.  The board decided to approve Chair Michele Rowcroft’s request that the committee should be ad hoc on a case by case basis with one person serving a committee chair/coordinator.

h.            Fire Recovery/Donations.  The board decided that it will not initiate an organized response for the collection of donations. 

3.            Closed Session:

a.            CCR Violations.  The board discussed the situation with Lot 152 where it has been observed that construction is underway.  The member has not submitted a plan to the ACC.  David Bell to contact the property owner.

b.            Emergency Fire Meeting.  The board decided not to call an emergency meeting as suggested by a member.  The board is of the opinion that concerns for fire safety have been very clearly addressed in numerous media including at the previous homeowner’s meeting.

c.             Fire/Emergency Notification Tree.  The board decided not to initiate an Emergency Notification telephone tree due to the potential liability and difficulty in administering.

4.            Adjournment

                                The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 PM.

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April 14, 2012
10am–12pm

First Baptist Church of Smithville Fellowship Hall
300 Hudgins Street, Smithville, TX

NOTE: Fellowship Hall is across the street from the church

Mark Your Calendars

All property owners are encouraged to attend the SPRING 2012 POA meeting at the First Baptist Church of Smithville Fellowship Hall (which is across the street from the church) on Saturday, April 14 from 10am–12pm.

POA Spring Meeting Agenda

• Committee Updates
•Options for Front Entrance
• Neighborhood Security
• Fire Safety
• CCR Changes
• Q&A

Update Your Contact Information

If you’ve changed your email or contact information recently please email the Communications Committee at communications@lareataranch.org.

*In the event of an evacuation, please make sure to turn off the propane gas to your house, should you have a tank on your property. Help keep La Reata safe!

*As many of you noticed, a large amount of ash rained down on us during the Bastrop fires. A contractor pointed out that many of our air-conditioning compressor screens on the outside a/c units have accumulated some ash and dust. Use a garden hose and clean any ash from the outside compressor screens. For best results, spray from top to bottom. This should help keep your unit operating efficiently.

*If you are interested in brushing up on tips for saving lives and property from wildfires, please visit: http://www.firewise.org/

Thank you!
Board of Directors
La Reata Ranch

July 18, 2011

Subject: La Reata Board Meeting Minutes

1. Call To Order:

The meeting was called to order at 7:05 PM. Present were David Bell, Robert Siddall, Kim Reedy, and Carole Thomas.

2. Open Session:

a. The minutes for the June 2011 meeting were approved.

b. Financials. Kim presented the board with an update of financials and a status report regarding 2011 dues. The board will process liens for unpaid dues in accordance with normal procedures.

c. ACC. The board discussed with the ACC chair a proposal for updating the board and attendance of a board member when an approval is being considered. The ACC Chair Carole Thomas agreed it would be appropriate for the board to weigh in on proposals. The board also discussed issues pertaining to approval for the Lot 26 variance request. David Bell to draft a letter to the owner.

d. Traffic Signs. The board will attempt to contact the County Commissioner.

e. Neighborhood Security. The board decided to investigate the purchase of a security system to record vehicles that enter and leave the neighborhood.

3. Closed Session:

a. CCR Violations. No new CCR issues/violations have been brought to the attention of the board.

b. Lot 26. The board agreed to approve the variance request for Lot 26.

4. Adjournment

The meeting was adjourned at 7:30 PM.

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