Words in light blue are clickable links.
September 22 - Deadline to volunteer for HOA Board of Directors.
October 2 - BV/S HOA-sponsored neighborhood garage sale.
October 4-8 - City of Austin bulk pickup.
(confirm at https://www.austintexas.gov/page/my-collection-schedule).
November 4 - BV/S HOA Annual Meeting.
December 3 - BV/S HOA Holiday trees arrive at BCC (volunteers needed).
December 4 - BV/S HOA Holiday trees delivered to homes (volunteers needed).
December - BV/S HOA Holiday Lights Contest.
October 2 - BV/S HOA-sponsored neighborhood garage sale.
October 4-8 - City of Austin bulk pickup.
(confirm at https://www.austintexas.gov/page/my-collection-schedule).
November 4 - BV/S HOA Annual Meeting.
December 3 - BV/S HOA Holiday trees arrive at BCC (volunteers needed).
December 4 - BV/S HOA Holiday trees delivered to homes (volunteers needed).
December - BV/S HOA Holiday Lights Contest.
Your HOA Board of Directors is a group of neighbors who volunteer to serve our community. The Board and other volunteers work to keep you informed about events that are of interest to the majority of homeowners, promote safety in our community, provide activities to build community and awareness, and help maintain the integrity of our neighborhood.
The Board is looking for homeowners who care about these same things and are interested in helping maintain and strengthen our community. There are several ways to get involved.
HOA Board of Directors
There are several seats open for the 2022 Board of Directors. New Directors will be elected in October and will take their seats as of Jan. 1, 2022. Each elected Director serves a 3 year term and must be an active member of the HOA.
Time commitment varies depending on the responsibility you take on and which initiatives you lead. Plan on a minimum of 3-4 hours per month, and for some roles up to 4-8 hours per week or more. The Board has regular meetings once a month, either in person or on Zoom.
You can find more information about the Board and its responsibilities in the Bylaws at http://www.bvshoa.com/bylaws-of-hoa.html or by contacting mail.bvshoa@gmail.com.
To apply, please send an email to mail.bvshoa@gmail.com or use the contact form at BVSHOA.COM. Final applications, including a short bio, must be received by Wednesday, Sept. 22.
Architectural Control Committee (ACC)
The ACC reviews proposed projects for compliance with the deed restrictions for the resident's section, and works with homeowners to avoid or resolve violations.
The ACC members must feel strongly that deed restriction compliance is important to maintain BV/S as the attractive, desirable neighborhood it is. Members need to be able to "read" house plans. A background in architecture, home construction, and/or engineering is helpful, as well as strong written and verbal communication skills. The time commitment for committee members is typically 2-4 hours a month.
Block Captains
The Block Captains serve as the link between the HOA Board and the community. They provide information to the homeowners in their area and relay questions and concerns to the Board. They also may organize social activities for their area to help build community spirit.
Special Events
Throughout the year the HOA sponsors a variety of special events. These are excellent opportunities to volunteer for short-term projects. Special events include helping with Christmas trees the first weekend in December (unloading, loading, and delivering), canvassing the neighborhood to find the best holiday lights displays, helping during the July 4th parade, and more.
Other committees
The HOA also has other committees to help with the work of the HOA. Time commitments and duties vary with the focus of the committee.
How to volunteer
If you are interested in volunteering for any of these roles or would like further information, please send an email to mail.bvshoa@gmail.com. We look forward to hearing from you!
The Board is looking for homeowners who care about these same things and are interested in helping maintain and strengthen our community. There are several ways to get involved.
HOA Board of Directors
There are several seats open for the 2022 Board of Directors. New Directors will be elected in October and will take their seats as of Jan. 1, 2022. Each elected Director serves a 3 year term and must be an active member of the HOA.
Time commitment varies depending on the responsibility you take on and which initiatives you lead. Plan on a minimum of 3-4 hours per month, and for some roles up to 4-8 hours per week or more. The Board has regular meetings once a month, either in person or on Zoom.
You can find more information about the Board and its responsibilities in the Bylaws at http://www.bvshoa.com/bylaws-of-hoa.html or by contacting mail.bvshoa@gmail.com.
To apply, please send an email to mail.bvshoa@gmail.com or use the contact form at BVSHOA.COM. Final applications, including a short bio, must be received by Wednesday, Sept. 22.
Architectural Control Committee (ACC)
The ACC reviews proposed projects for compliance with the deed restrictions for the resident's section, and works with homeowners to avoid or resolve violations.
The ACC members must feel strongly that deed restriction compliance is important to maintain BV/S as the attractive, desirable neighborhood it is. Members need to be able to "read" house plans. A background in architecture, home construction, and/or engineering is helpful, as well as strong written and verbal communication skills. The time commitment for committee members is typically 2-4 hours a month.
Block Captains
The Block Captains serve as the link between the HOA Board and the community. They provide information to the homeowners in their area and relay questions and concerns to the Board. They also may organize social activities for their area to help build community spirit.
Special Events
Throughout the year the HOA sponsors a variety of special events. These are excellent opportunities to volunteer for short-term projects. Special events include helping with Christmas trees the first weekend in December (unloading, loading, and delivering), canvassing the neighborhood to find the best holiday lights displays, helping during the July 4th parade, and more.
Other committees
The HOA also has other committees to help with the work of the HOA. Time commitments and duties vary with the focus of the committee.
How to volunteer
If you are interested in volunteering for any of these roles or would like further information, please send an email to mail.bvshoa@gmail.com. We look forward to hearing from you!
Fall Neighborhood Garage Sale on Saturday, October 2nd with COA bulk pickup starting October 4th.
Great planning, HOA!
We LOVE A Parade!
Fourth of July
The Annual July 4th Parade, sponsored by the BV/S HOA, was a huge success. Thank you to all workers, parade participants, and spectators.
Clearly an event like this doesn't just happen. Neighbor Shelley Simpson volunteered to lead the planning for the parade and she did a terrific job. The HOA board is most grateful to her for all her hard work, her energy, and her great ideas.
Mary "B" Battaglia of Coldwell Banker Realty (512-413-8787, Maryb@maryb.com) provided the flags, popsicles, and ice cream. Thank you for supporting our community, Mary!
Vivian Toney volunteered to sing the National Anthem. Due to scheduling difficulties that didn't happen, but we are so grateful for her work and preparation. Hopefully we can call on Vivian again and hear her lovely voice.
Shelley Simpson & McLain Hall donated the prizes. Shelley did that along with organizing the parade. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
And the winner of the Best Decorated Golf Cart prize was <virtual drum roll here>:Nate and Kelly Holm and family! Congratulations and thank you for doing such a great job decorating your golf cart!
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Board meetings are now the second Wednesday
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Please Pay your 2021 dues!
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Thinking of a Property Improvement Project????Check with the ACC early in your planning to ensure your project will comply with your Deed Restrictions.
Applies to all properties – not just HOA members. All projects must be approved by the ACC prior to construction!! (except interior remodels/renovations) See ACC and Deed Restriction pages for more information. |
Have you ever thought about what and who it takes to make this neighborhood your neighborhood. It's more than great schools, mature trees, location, and well built homes. It's people. People willing to participate. Feel free to volunteer! link to Contact Us |
Your HOA recently hired Don Gardner, Consulting Arborist, to survey the trees in the Balcones Village/Spicewood neighborhood for oak wilt. We are happy that we got an excellent report. Mr. Gardner recommended continuing to follow good pruning practices (don’t prune oaks from February through June) and planting Monterey oaks (Mexican white oaks), chinkapin oaks, burr oaks, and cedar elms. He also suggested preserving cedar (ash juniper) trees and removing chinaberry trees.
Link to details.
Reminder
This is a good time to review our civic responsibility for tree trimming and shrub maintenance. According to Austin’s Public Works page,
“Street and Bridge crews are responsible for repairs and maintenance in the city’s right-of-way (ROW), including public roads, alleys, sidewalks…. But did you know property owners are responsible for maintaining their trees and all other vegetation to the edge of the street or alley…. It further threatens public safety when vegetation blocks the view of traffic signs, signals, vehicles, or cyclists. Trimming vegetation and caring for your trees are effective ways residents can enhance neighborhood safety.”
Here is how the city would like you to do your trimming and prying.
“Prune your trees and trim or remove any vegetation that obstructs or grows into sidewalks, streets or alleys. Use the following quick guidelines to help keep the right-of-way clear:
“Street and Bridge crews are responsible for repairs and maintenance in the city’s right-of-way (ROW), including public roads, alleys, sidewalks…. But did you know property owners are responsible for maintaining their trees and all other vegetation to the edge of the street or alley…. It further threatens public safety when vegetation blocks the view of traffic signs, signals, vehicles, or cyclists. Trimming vegetation and caring for your trees are effective ways residents can enhance neighborhood safety.”
Here is how the city would like you to do your trimming and prying.
“Prune your trees and trim or remove any vegetation that obstructs or grows into sidewalks, streets or alleys. Use the following quick guidelines to help keep the right-of-way clear:
- Sidewalks: Limbs and vegetation must be trimmed back from the edge of and at least 8 feet above sidewalk.
- Streets/Alleys: Limbs and vegetation must be trimmed back from the curb line (edge of street or alley) and at least 14 feet above street or alley.
- Multi-use Trails: Limbs and vegetation must be trimmed back from the edge of and at least 10 feet above multi-use trails.
- Grass and Weeds: Maintain grass and weeds at a maximum height of 12 inches throughout property to the edge of the street or alley.
- Corners: Maintain vegetation at a maximum of 2 feet above ground within a 10 foot setback from the curb line (edge of street) and 40 feet along the curb line from the street intersection.
- Fire Hydrants: Remove trees or plants within 5 feet of fire hydrants.”
Please note the guidelines for corners. If you live on a corner, please check the site lines from the streets. Do you have shrubs near the curb and/or at your front walk that block site lines? Be sure oncoming traffic - cars, bikes, golf carts, children, deer, etc. can see and be seen.
Did you know it's illegal to feed the deer? Read on about wildlife in the City
www.austintexas.gov/page/wildlife-central-texas
www.austintexas.gov/page/wildlife-central-texas
Did You Know that YOUR
Balcones Village/Spicewood Homeowners Association
funds important services to the entire neighborhood
HOA Members Only Services
Join YOUR HOA Today!
$25 annual dues
Balcones Village/Spicewood Homeowners Association
funds important services to the entire neighborhood
- Constable Patrols to Curb Speeding
- 4th of July Parade
- Neighborhood Spring & Fall Garage Sale Advertising
- Contributions to Local National Night Out Events
- Coordination with Architectural Control Committee
- www.BVSHOA.com website
- Welcome packets to new homeowners
- Representation on Balcones Country Club Board of Governors
HOA Members Only Services
- Neighborhood EMail Group
- Christmas Lighting Contest Prizes
- Oak Wilt Infestation Contributions
- Voting Privileges HOA Board Elections
Join YOUR HOA Today!
$25 annual dues
Constable Patrols
In response to the 2016 Neighborhood Traffic Study, the HOA is funding a program with the Travis County Constables to include:
The HOA Board receives monthly reports regarding:
Remember the speed limit on Balcones Club, Spicewood Parkway and Pickfair Drive is 30 mph.
Other residential streets have a 25 mph speed limit.
Remind the drivers in your family.
- Random patrols in the Balcones Village/Spicewood area
- Focus on speeding and stopping for school buses
The HOA Board receives monthly reports regarding:
- Number of tickets written
- Reason for tickets (speeding or other traffic violations)
- Streets where tickets written
- BV/S residents or from outside neighborhood (no names)
Remember the speed limit on Balcones Club, Spicewood Parkway and Pickfair Drive is 30 mph.
Other residential streets have a 25 mph speed limit.
Remind the drivers in your family.
