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PRESTONWOOD
HOMEOWNERS
ASSOCIATION NEWSLETTER
In This Issue LETTER FROM OUR PRESIDENT
Spring 2017
Presidents Letter 1
PID Report 2
Notes on PID Reports 2
What is a PID? 3
HOA Groups 3
Why Be a Member? 4
Community Links 5
Conservation Corner:
Shred-a-Thon coming up! 5
Pics from Kiowa Creek
Clean Up 6
Get to Know…Richardson
ISD Clothes Closet 7
Community Connection 7
No Dumping! 7
Tollway Improvement
Plans 8
Tollway Improvement
Plans Timeline 9
Submit Your Story and
Advertise with Us 10
What will be in the next
issue? 10
What’s New… CityLine
Richardson 10
Dear Neighbors,
Spring is finally here and summer is just around the corner.
The neighborhood landscaping is starting to perk up. We will
be adding a few new items to spruce up the entries.
As most of you are aware the PID renewal, (more about it later
in the newsletter), is coming. You will hear and see a lot of
information about it. I encourage you to discuss the PID with
your neighbors and your PHA board. If you have any questions
don’t hesitate to send them to your board. If we don’t know the
answer we will find it. We look forward to seeing you at the
annual PID/Board meeting May10th at Brentfield Intermediate
Elementary.
We had a great turnout for the Creek clean-up. This year we
added an educational component to the clean-up and look
forward to expanding the program throughout the
neighborhood.
Send us your ideas and comments.
Chic Henderson, President
Prestonwood Homeowners Association * P.O. Box 795682 * Dallas, TX 75379 * www.prestonwood.net
May 10th Homeowners
Association/PID Meeting at
Brentfield Elementary at 7 pm
Prestonwood Security/Safety Report YTD
Don’t Forget…
If you’re planning to travel, let our PID
officers know so they can keep an eye on
your home! Call 972-333-3441.
Incident Type Jan Feb Mar
Valid Burglar Alarm 0 0 0
False Burglar Alarm 9 9 7
Traffic Stops 3 1 2
Suspicious Person/Vehicle 5 4 6
Disturbance 5 9 4
Curfew Violations 0 0 0
Truancy Violations 0 0 0
Traffic Accidents 0 0 1
Parking Violations 1 2 2
Solicitors 7 2 2
Lost Animal Calls 4 1 1
Open Garage 9 2 7
Out of Town House Checks 29 26 33
Theft Offenses 0 1 1
Burglary of Homes 0 0 0
Burglary of Motor Vehicles 1 1 1
Attempted Burglary 0 0 0
Vandalism 0 1 0
Miscellaneous 8 7 5
Total Incidents 81 66 72
Prestonwood Homeowners Association * P.O. Box 795682 * Dallas, TX 75379 * www.prestonwood.net
Notes on the individual Incidents:
1/14– Report of unauthorized use of motor vehicle at 6004 Warm Mist. Complainant was working on a pool and left his work truck in the driveway unlocked with keys in ignition. A Latin 30 year old male
got in the truck and backed it into a fence. The suspect then got out of the truck and ran off.
1/23– The PID officer observed 2 juveniles looking over a fence at 16400 Shadybank. The officer detained the suspects and later learned that they had committed a BMV of a nearby work truck. The
suspects had just been sent home early from Park Hill Middle School for disciplinary reasons.
2/13– BMV reported at 16322 Red Cedar. Vehicle was left unlocked, laptop computer and garage
door opener taken.
2/20– Vandalism reported at 6629 Coolglen. Car was egged and scratched while parked on the street
overnight.
2/23– Theft of check from mailbox reported at 6448 Embers.
Each month, several open garages reported along with one open front door and open car door.
3/2/17– BMV offense reported at 6306 Pineview. Complainant states his LoveField ID Badge was tak-en from his unlocked vehicle while parked overnight. Complainant found the badge the next day on
another vehicle parked in his driveway.
3/30/17– Theft of pool cleaner reported at 16114 Red Cedar. The suspect entered the back yard over-
night through an unlocked gate.
Mom’s Group / Mom’s Night Out Carrie Farrell ([email protected]) and Katie Tom ([email protected]) A wonderful opportunity for mothers in our neighborhood to meet, regardless of the school your child(ren) attend(s) or will attend. Monthly mom’s night out occurs either at someone’s home or a restaurant. Open to any person who fills the role of “Mom”— open to men and women. Join the Facebook group Prestonwood HOA Moms.
The Restaurant Group Chick Flick Tuesdays Call Diane Klein: 972-386-3828 Call Danna Dunn: 972-233-0561 New places, old favorites, it’s dinner out! 3rd Friday each month. 4th Tuesday of each month for fun for the ladies!
Prestonwood Cycling Club Prestonwood Book Club Call Bill Parker: 972-381-9963 or Jan DeMeulder: 972-866-0586 Call Liz Haberman: 972-239-0077 or Dust off those gears and get moving! [email protected] for fine reading, good conversation, new friends. Prestonwood Wine Tasters Call Karen Yocum at 972-386-8036. With this large, diverse group you are sure to connect and have fun! It’s not just about wine. First Friday of the month.
Future Panthers Parent Group Brentfield WeeCats Moms Club Email [email protected] of Future Panthers Facebook Register by sending an email to For preschoolers who will attend Prestonwood Elementary. [email protected] PWE Website is www.pwepta.org For preschoolers who will be attending Brentfield.
Prestonwood Homeowners Association * P.O. Box 795682 * Dallas, TX 75379 * www.prestonwood.net
What is a PID and why is it
important to Prestonwood?
The Prestonwood Public Improvement District (PPID) was first established in 1997 and renewed in 2004 and 2011. The
Prestonwood area consists of approximately 1,031 residential properties. The Prestonwood Homeowners Association
manages the PID. The general nature of the service and improvements provided by the PID are to enhance security and
other security related improvement and other activities that are approved by the Dallas City Council. The PID is managed by
the Prestonwood Homeowners Association, a voluntary homeowners association.
The current PID term runs until December 31, 2018 with annual budget and assessment rate subject to a public hearing and
City Council approval.
The 2016 assessment rate for the property in the Prestonwood PID was $0.08250 per $100.00 of value. Assessments will be
carried out in accordance with procedures stipulated in Chapter 372 of the Texas Local Government Code.
WHY IT IS IMPORTANT TO US?
Our PID funds are earmarked for public safety and provide the money needed for our 24/7 Dallas police patrol cars and
rapid response from uniformed Dallas police officers. This is unique to Prestonwood and has helped to keep our crime stats
very low and made our neighborhood an attractive option with high values. We will be communicating about our PID renewal
throughout this year and next as it is coming up soon and is an essential part of making our neighborhood great! Learn
more at http://www.dallasecodev.org/452/Prestonwood-PID or our own site.
Prestonwood Homeowners Association * P.O. Box 795682 * Dallas, TX 75379 * www.prestonwood.net
Top 5 Reasons to be a
member of Prestonwood
Homeowners Association
5) The HOA fees cover the beautiful landscaping at our neighborhood entrances including the
sprinklers, plantings, maintenance/repair, and more.
4) We provide an updated on-line Membership Directory in our “Members Only” section of the
website.
3) We host regularly scheduled social events like Kite Fest, Music in the Park, Movies in the Park,
July 4th Parade, Creek Clean Up to name a few.
2) We have lots of exciting clubs to better connect our members like Book Club, Wine Tasting,
Restaurant Group, Movie Group, Moms and we’re open to new ones, too!
1) We’re a VOLUNTARY association with the low cost of $75 per household per year. That’s a LOT
of value for a low price.
Outside of all those values, we also manage the only completely residential PID in Dallas County!
Your membership makes a big difference! We already have over 534 houses participating but we
need YOU. Join online at www.prestonwood.net/joinpha or mail a check to Prestonwood Homeown-
ers Association at P.O. Box 795682, Dallas, TX 75379. You can also connect with your Block Cap-
tain to become involved. To find your block captain, you can email Ellen Leinoff Ennis at
Sandy Akright, CRS, ABR www.sandyakright.com
Cell: 972-672-5024 Ebby Halliday Realtors
"Best Real Estate Agents in Dallas" featured in
D Magazine 2007 - 2015 Texas Monthly Five Star Professional 2013, 2014 & 2015
WHEN: April 9, 2017 from 10:30 am– 2 pm
WHERE: Tom Thumb (1380 W. Campbell Rd., Richardson, TX
75080)
WHAT: Congregation Beth Torah’s Men’s Club invites you to
bring your old tax records, private documents, personal files,
letters from your exes and anything else that nobody should ever
see again. FREE recycling and shredding event where you can
watch the shredding truck destroy those old papers. They’ll also
take any electronics you’d like to recycle. Donations gratefully
accepted.
• Remember to sweep your curb
after bulky trash, keeping our
walkways clean of debris.
Prestonwood Homeowners Association * P.O. Box 795682 * Dallas, TX 75379 * www.prestonwood.net
• Please empty cardboard boxes
and unfold to fit into BLUE recy-
cling bins. Cardboard boxes do
not belong in BULKY TRASH.
• Did you know that plastic bags,
of any kind, do NOT go into the
BLUE bins? This means that
recycling stuffs need to go
directly into the bin, without any
bags.
Kiowa Creek Clean Up March 4
Prestonwood Homeowners Association * P.O. Box 795682 * Dallas, TX 75379 * www.prestonwood.net
With the help of his son Alex, Steve Monserrate installed 5
new “No Dumping” signs in the common areas throughout
the neighborhood in the continuing effort to raise awareness
and improve the appearance of our shared spaces. Please
keep these areas clean and free from debris and bulky trash.
Prestonwood Homeowners Association * P.O. Box 795682 * Dallas, TX 75379 * www.prestonwood.net
Campbell Green Rec Center www.DallasParks.org/facilities
Brentfield PTA www.BrentfieldPTA.org
Prestonwood PTA www.pwepta.org
Parkhill Jr High PTA www.parkhillpta.org
Westwood Jr High PTA www.westwoodpta.org
JJ Pearce High School PTA www.jjpearcepta.org
Richardson High School PTA www.rhspta.org
Dallas City Hall www.dallascityhall.com
Dallas Public Libraries www.dallaslibrary.com
Kids Eat Free list www.mykidseatfree.com
Richardson ISD Clothes Closet Located nearby at 970 Security Row, Richardson, TX 75081, this clothes closet allows children attending Richardson ISD schools who qualify based on need to shop. They are assisted by a volunteer and leave with a week’s worth of clothing including new pair of sneakers, a winter coat, toiletry bag and new sets of underwear and socks. You can drop off clean, in like-new condition and currently in fashion items on Mondays between 9:30am -11am. You can also volunteer to help either on Mondays with sorting donations or on Tuesdays with students who have appointments between 9:30am -2:30 pm. Each spring they also hold a Prom Dress Boutique, making the Prom special for teens who need assistance with dresses, shoes, and accessories. The annual Shoe-Shoe Train stocks the closet with new shoes each February. To learn more, contact your school Clothes Closet representative, or send an email to [email protected].
When students feel good about the way they are dressed then they can more easily focus on learning, growing and succeeding. The RISD Council of PTAs and its 54 member units are committed to helping students (pre-k through high school) in financially challenging situations gain clothing that they can comfortably and proudly wear. They operate solely on clothing and monetary donations from our school’s families and community. They are staffed exclusively by volunteers. RISD generously provides their department store like facility with 4 dressing rooms.
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Contact Kristine Schwope at [email protected] to submit your story ideas for future newsletters that impact our neighbors. We want to include info you interests you so let us know your interests! Our issues come out in March, June, October and December and submission is 30 days in advance so don’t delay in sending your thoughts. Check out past archives online at www.Prestonwood.net under Newsletters. Our advertising is affordable ($100 per
issue or $75 per issue if your business commits to multiple issues through the year) for a business card size ad. It reaches over 1,000 homes and 500 HOA members and it helps defray the cost of the newsletter printing which means more money for other projects. You can download the sign up and see our policies online at www.Prestonwood.net under Newsletters and Newsletter Ads. Payment can be made to Prestonwood Homeowners Association and mailed to PHA, P.O. Box 795682, Dallas, TX 75379. Thank you to all those businesses who advertise with us!
Next issue will include:
• Pictures from Kite Fest
• Information on the upcoming July 4th Parade
• Updated statistics on crime, property values and current
membership
• Summer activities in the area from swimming at Fretz
Recreation Center to new restaurants opening and more!
CityLine Richardson is open and hosting lots of events!
• Whole Foods Markets is running a special for $25 off and free delivery for first time orders from their delivery service through April 30!
• Every Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 6– 9 pm they’re having free live music by singer/ songwriters in their plaza.
• Their restaurants are offering exclusive summer cocktail classes- for example, check out Tricky Fish and Fernando’s. Soon, a movie theater will be opening, too!
• Every Saturday at 9 am they’re offering free yoga classes in their plaza as part of their spring CityLine Strong fitness series.
WHERE ARE THEY? 3521 North Plano Road (close to the intersection of George Bush Turnpike and 75) Learn more at www.citylinedfw.com
