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Broken Glass and Uncapped Syringes in Plastic Trash Bags

Posted on by Don Ryan - 4 Comments

Despite several notices sent out to all residents about broken glass and uncapped syringes in trash bags, we had an incident this morning where one of our maintenance guys received a 2″-2 /12″ cut on his leg because a homeowner put broken glass into a plastic trash bag. Common sense would indicate that broken glass should be contained in a manner so as not to injure another person and failing to do so is willful negligence.  The homeowner admitted they put glass in the bag, something they normally would not do.

As a reminder, all broken glass, bottles, window panes, mirrors or other broken and jagged glass materials MUST be in a box that is securely taped closed. We have sent out sufficient warnings; any further instances of broken glass in plastic trash bags will result in an appropriate fine to the responsible party.

If this was not bad enough, from the very same street where the broken glass in the trash bag originated, we had another trash bag with 5 or 6 uncapped syringes and needles used with Insulin pens. This is also negligent and one of the guys got stuck by an uncapped syringe.

I am diabetic and I understand the concept of a bio-hazard. Not only do I cap all of my used syringes/pen needles, I also put them in a coffee can and secure the lid. It is the reasonable and responsible thing to do. And yet, we have had several instances of our residents not even bothering to put the cap back on the sharp end. This is a Health and Safety violation and can result in fines pursuant to Texas Property Code, Section 209.006.

 

Health and Safety, Trash Pickup

City Water Restrictions

Posted on by Don Ryan

To keep the city’s water supply at a safe level and to comply with the city’s whole sale water purchase contracts, the following restrictions apply at all times:

  • No watering between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.
  • No watering on Wednesday, Saturday or Sunday.
  • Even numbered addresses may water on Mondays and Thursdays.
  • Odd numbered addresses may water on Tuesday and Fridays.
  • When watering, a constant stream of water should not be allowed to flow into the street drainage.
  • Watering during precipitation is prohibited. Rain sensors are required on newer watering systems.

Allowed:

  • Handheld and soaker hoses are allowed to be used any time.

Drought Contingency Plan (Emergency Water Use Plan) Information:

The Drought Contingency Plan may, depending on need, also prohibit all or some of the following non-essential uses (water use that does not directly benefit or maintain health, personal cleanliness, or firefighting purposes):

  1. Irrigation of landscape areas, including parks, athletic fields, and golf courses, except otherwise provided under this Plan;
  2. Use of water to wash any motor vehicle, motorbike, boat, trailer, airplane or other vehicle; except as otherwise provided under this plan.
  3. Use of water to wash down any sidewalks, walkways, driveways, parking lots, tennis courts, or other hard-surfaced areas;
  4. Use of water to wash down buildings or structures for purposes other than immediate fire protection;
  5. Flushing gutters or permitting water to run in any gutter or street, except as part of water quality management to flush stagnant water or enhance disinfection residuals;
  6. Use of water to fill, refill, or add to any indoor or outdoor swimming pools or Jacuzzi-type pools;
  7. Use of water in a fountain or pond for aesthetic or scenic purposes except where necessary to support aquatic life;
  8. Failure to repair a leak(s) within a reasonable period after having been given notice directing the repair of such leak(s) and;
  9. Use of water from hydrants for construction purposes or any other purposes other than fire fighting.
  10. Use of water from public drinking supply for gas well operations including fracturing and drilling

For more information, call 972-237-8377 or 972-237-8154.

 

Water Restrictions

Cable TV Installations

Posted on by Don Ryan

158290636_175-outdoor-cable-rg6-tv-wire-burial-underground-uvAs a reminder to all, cable TV installations must have the cable buried. Many of these installations are done by subcontractors who apparently never complete the burial process for the cables. Maybe they are supposed to have another contractor come back and bury them; doesn’t matter, they must get buried or they will be cut by the mowers. We have contacted Time-Warner plenty of times to have these cables buried but have been met with an “I don’t care” attitude.

There are far too many cables running across the common areas, across sidewalks, etc.. Yesterday, one of our mowers severed 2 cables in 2 different areas that were sticking up high enough to get into the blades.  If you have a cable TV installed where your cable run on top of the common area to your house, please call the cable company and have them bury the cable.

 

Cable and Satelite Installations

Trees and Trimming

Posted on by Don Ryan

We have had several people take advantage of our Daily Rate deal with S&P Tree Service; many trees have been trimmed and shaped and others are going to be removed at the request of the homeowner.  For the last 35-45 years these trees grew to larger diameters and heights eventually pushing into fences, houses, the neighbor’s house, storage buildings, laying on top of carports, etc.  It will also prevent a big tree from falling on a house during a wind storm. We have several trees on property that are too heavy on one side, or which have root or trunk damage.

We would like to thank those who are trimming their trees. If anyone needs a more than 30 days for this, please let us know.

Tree Trimming Services