The Associations are partnering with FlashVote to gather valuable input from residents and help guide decisions for our community. Several surveys have already been completed, with more scheduled for 2025.  Signing up takes less than a minute at flashvote.com/siennaassociations or by calling 775-235-2240 (phone/text only; one owner per property). Your input is always anonymous, and you’ll receive a summary of results after each survey closes.  Thank you to everyone who has already joined—your feedback makes a difference!

Nominations Open – Village Representatives

Village Representatives (VRs) serve as the vital link between residents, Association staff, and the Boards of Directors, volunteering their time to strengthen our community. VRs are elected each fall and serve a two-year term beginning January 1, 2026.

Any homeowner in good standing may nominate themselves or another qualified owner. Nomination forms are available on Siennanet starting September 2 and must be submitted to the Association Office (9600 Scanlan Trace) by Tuesday, September 23 at 5 p.m. (by mail, delivery, or email to Dana Ippoliti at danai@clubsienna.com). Late forms will not be accepted.

The election runs October 7 – November 5, 2025, with results announced at the Annual Meeting on November 11, 2025.

Something Exciting is On the Way! 

This fall, construction on Phase 1 of Sienna Community Park (Waters Lake Blvd, between the fire station and the Association’s Maintenance Facility) will begin! 100% funded by the Sienna Community Association – Community Enhancement Fund and Toll GTIS, Phase 1 will feature 8 lighted pickleball courts and adjacent parking. The courts will be accessible and reservable by Sienna residents only, utilizing your Sienna mobile credentials. All rules and policies will replicate the courts at the Club Sienna site. Pickleball players can expect to be on these courts playing in late-2025 / early-2026! Any questions about this exciting addition to the community’s recreation inventory should be directed to andyp@clubsienna.com.

The Sienna Community Association (SCA) and Sienna Residential Association (SRA) will hold their Annual Meeting virtually via Zoom on Tuesday, November 11, from 7–8:30 p.m.  Owners must register in advance by 9 p.m. on Monday, November 10 . The meeting will include election results for Village Reps and the SRA Board of Directors, a 2025 recap, a developer update, and a Q&A session. This is a great opportunity to stay informed and engaged in your community. For assistance or alternate accommodations, contact Dana Ippoliti at danai@clubsienna.com

Helpful Irrigation Tips for Our Area

Keeping a healthy lawn in Houston doesn’t have to mean wasting water. With a few seasonal adjustments, you can save money, conserve water, and keep your yard thriving. Smart watering protects your landscape, conserves resources, and helps our community stay green.

Spring (Mar–May): Water 2–3x per week, about 1″ total. Set spray zones to 10 min, rotor zones 30 min, rotary nozzles 25 min. Water early mornings.   Summer (Jun–Aug): Increase to 3x per week (1–1.5″). Always water before sunrise.  Fall (Sep–Nov): Scale back to 1–2x per week, about 1″. Turn off sprinklers after heavy rain.   Winter (Dec–Feb): Lawns are dormant. Water only if dry (every 2 weeks max). Shut off and drain systems in freezing weather.

Policies and Procedures Recently Approved

The Sienna Residential Association (SRA) and the Sienna Community Association (SCA) Boards approved the following policies during their August meetings. These policies have been recorded and are located on Siennanet > Resource Library.  Common Area Rules and Enforcement Guidelines-Revised to address the law change requiring Associations to allow political events at Association-owned common areas.   Facility Rental Policy-Revised to address the law change requiring Associations to allow political events at Association-owned facilities. Residential Dedicatory Instrument Enforcement, Board Hearing and Fine Policy -Revised to address the subject of not enforcing deed restrictions related to turf, during a drought. Security Measures Policy-Revised to clarify where fencing is allowed and details on other allowable security measures.

The Associations are partnering with FlashVote to gather valuable input from residents and help guide decisions for our community. Several surveys have already been completed, with more scheduled for 2025.  Signing up takes less than a minute at flashvote.com/siennaassociations or by calling 775-235-2240 (phone/text only; one owner per property). Your input is always anonymous, and you’ll receive a summary of results after each survey closes.  Thank you to everyone who has already joined—your feedback makes a difference!

Nominations Open – Village Representatives

Village Representatives (VRs) serve as the vital link between residents, Association staff, and the Boards of Directors, volunteering their time to strengthen our community. VRs are elected each fall and serve a two-year term beginning January 1, 2026.

Any homeowner in good standing may nominate themselves or another qualified owner. Nomination forms are available on Siennanet starting September 2 and must be submitted to the Association Office (9600 Scanlan Trace) by Tuesday, September 23 at 5 p.m. (by mail, delivery, or email to Dana Ippoliti at danai@clubsienna.com). Late forms will not be accepted.

The election runs October 7 – November 5, 2025, with results announced at the Annual Meeting on November 11, 2025.

Something Exciting is On the Way! 

This fall, construction on Phase 1 of Sienna Community Park (Waters Lake Blvd, between the fire station and the Association’s Maintenance Facility) will begin! 100% funded by the Sienna Community Association – Community Enhancement Fund and Toll GTIS, Phase 1 will feature 8 lighted pickleball courts and adjacent parking. The courts will be accessible and reservable by Sienna residents only, utilizing your Sienna mobile credentials. All rules and policies will replicate the courts at the Club Sienna site. Pickleball players can expect to be on these courts playing in late-2025 / early-2026! Any questions about this exciting addition to the community’s recreation inventory should be directed to andyp@clubsienna.com.

Sienna is home to yet another Champion – the Sienna Spirit Platinum cheer squad recently won The One Finals National Championship in Las Vegas, Nevada! The Sienna Spirit Platinum team is made up of young ladies, ages 6 -14 years. Sienna Spirit Cheerleading is a Sienna resident owned organization and has been a longstanding programming partner with the Association. We’re very proud of you all! Way to Go, Champs!

For more information on the Sienna Spirit Cheerleading program, visit www.siennaspirit.com.

Sienna Star! DHRITI KUMAR

Teen Leading Environmental Health Movement through EnvironMedicine. Sienna resident and Ridge Point High School student, Dhriti Kumar is the founder of EnvironMedicine, a student-led 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to spreading awareness about environmental health—especially how it impacts human well-being, public policy, and the science behind it all.

annual planning & budget process kicks off!

Every June, Association staff begins the annual planning process for the development of the next year’s Business Plan and operating budgets. The Business Plan, along with the operating budgets for each Association, are then adopted by each entity’s Board of Directors in October. Sienna Associations encompass several non-profit entities including the two residential associations – Sienna Residential Association (SRA) and Sienna Community Association (SCA); two commercial associations – Sienna Property Owners Association (SPOA) and Sienna Business Association (SBA); and the Sienna Community Services Foundation (SCSF).

As Spring approaches, many residents take this time to trim and prune their trees. The Association has seen an increase in residents and/or their contractors “topping” or excessively pruning their trees. Topping a tree refers to removing most or all its branches and limbs. Residents need to be aware that this is a deed restriction violation per the property Modification and Maintenance Guidelines.

new resident portal – smartwebs

The Association has launched a new resident portal through Smartwebs – accessible via Siennanet (Townsq is no longer accurate). Information on this change was included with residents’ assessment statements as well as communicated via the Sienna E-news. This new portal provides residents with the ability to view their property account in ‘real time’. Whether it be related to assessments, modifications or deed restrictions, residents will find detailed information on their account. This is the only tool on Siennanet that requires a password. Not sure how to register? Visit Siennanet.com/Resident Portal and view the ‘Resident Portal Guide’. This guide provides step-by-step instructions on signing up for your new portal.  

yard of the month – Returns!

Sienna’s Yard o the Month will resume in April 2025 (weather permitting). Thanks to all of Sienna’s residents who help maintain the beauty of our community. Yard of the Month winners each receive a $25 gift card. Note: The Yard of the Month winners are chosen by the resident volunteers of the Landscape Committee monthly. If you feel that a yard or garden in your neighborhood should be considered for a Yard of the Month, please email Smita Parikh, Operations Coordinator at smitap@clubsienna.com. Smita will make sure that your suggestion is considered!

sienna community services foundation

Building a community that celebrates life, both now and for generations to come is what the Community Funds are all about.  We’re proud of what it has accomplished and the dynamic, fulfilling programs it continues to support. – Alvin San Miguel, General Manager, Sienna.

holiday decorating guidelines

The Association has a Decorations, Signage, and Religious Items policy that can be reviewed in its entirety online at www.siennanet.com under the Resource Library tab.

The policy notes that winter decorations may be installed in November but should not be illuminated until after Thanksgiving. Winter holiday decorations must be removed by the second Saturday of January.

During the above period, the Residence and/or Lot may be decorated in a reasonable fashion that celebrates the holiday(s). It is not necessary to get approval in advance. Outdoor music will not be permitted after 9 p.m., Sunday – Thursday, and 10 p.m., on Friday and Saturday. Should a Residence and/or Lot be decorated before or after the holiday decorations schedule (as set forth with the policy), or such decorations are determined to be unreasonable in the sole and absolute discretion of the Association, the Lot is considered to be in violation of the Guidelines/policy, and the Owner may be subject to fine and notice (as may be required by law).

recycle live christmas trees

Did you know that recycled, live Christmas trees can be placed strategically along the coast to help preserve and rebuild coastal dunes?  Due to the increasing number of recent coastal storms, beaches and sand dunes have eroded along the gulf coast.  The Harvest Methodist Church wants to be a part of the solution.  From December 26 – January 10, residents can drop off live tress at a collection site in the church parking lot.  Collected trees will be used in the rebuilding of coastal dunes.  Instead of throwing away your tree after Christmas, donate it to a great cause that helps everyone!

meet sophia – Our new ai assistant

We’re excited to introduce, Sophia, our AI Assistant who ‘resides’ on Siennanet! Sophia provides instant help to residents 24/7. Residents can interact with Sophia to ask any Association and community related questions that you may have, and there is no app or software required to download.  

online tools – stay connected

The Association has several online tools available for residents to stay connected with the Association and/or to submit information to staff. Theses tools will help make life in Sienna even better, 

our’ sienna sgt’s suggestions

While patrolling in Sienna and investigating crimes, I am often asked: “How can I help make my community safer?”, “How can I help the police solve crimes?”, “What should I do if I have evidence of a crime?”. 

BERYL EFFECTS – WHY SO MUCH TREE DAMAGE?

Hurricane Beryl hit the Houston area with only a few days warning. Based on data from previous hurricanes, a Category 1 hurricane is expected to have devastating effects on trees, particularly trees in urban areas. There were specific factors associated with Hurricane Beryl, such as the fact that Houston was on the “dirty” side of the storm resulting in excessive rainfall and wind damage, which exacerbated the tree damage associated with a hurricane of this magnitude. Wind gusts of over 90 mph were reported, making the windspeeds of Beryl comparable to Hurricane Ike. 

Important Tips on fencing

When repairing or replacing fencing there are several important items to keep in mind. The Association encourages you to reach out to your neighbors before working on shared or “good neighbor” fencing (alternating panels). Another important step is to make sure that your fence is not Association owned “Community Fencing”. Some brick, iron, and wood fences, primarily located along common areas or major boulevards, belong to the Association. Please contact the Association office for specific locations of community fencing or email operations@clubsienna.com to verify if you share Association fencing. You can also review the Community Fencing Guidelines on siennaet.com in the Resource Library.

Law enforcement within sienna

As a resident within Sienna, it is very important to know who to call in the event of an emergency. The answer is simple: call 911.

What if you have a non-emergency issue for law enforcement?

Sienna is under the jurisdiction of two law enforcement agencies, depending upon where your house is located. It’s worth noting the reasons behind this to understand how it affects you, directly.