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GP Pipeline

Posted on by Don Ryan

Loyd Park Lodge Now Open!
Loyd Park is now taking reservations for the new Loyd Park Lodge on Joe Pool Lake.  The facility features a fully furnished kitchen, covered porch with rockers, grills, a fire pit, big screen televisions and many more amenities.
For info., call 972-237-4129 or click here for brochure.
EPIC “Grand Breaking” Celebration
Saturday, Oct. 17, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Central Park, 2975 EsplanadeIt’s the moment we have all been waiting for–the groundbreaking for the EPIC project, PlayGrand Adventures, and EPIC Waters water park.  Free music, a short film on the project, and free fireworks show.  Food and drinks will be available for purchase and much more.
More info.

Shred it Day  
Saturday, Oct. 10, 8 a.m.-noon
Parking area between The Summit and Public Safety Building – State Highway 161 and Warrior Tr.Benefiting the Grand Prairie Crime Commission
Limit 5 boxes per household.  $10 donation suggested
For info., call Gary at 972-890-4130.

Library Book Sale
The Friends of the Library will have their fall book sale Tuesday, Oct. 13-Sunday, Oct. 18 at the Main Library, 901 Conover Dr.  Book sale hours:

Tuesday, Oct. 13: Members only preview night 5-7:30 p.m.  Memberships available at the door for $10 per family.
Wednesday, Oct. 14-Thursday, Oct. 15: open 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 16: closed
Saturday, Oct. 17: open 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 18: open 1-5 p.m.  Half price day!

For more information, call 972-237-5700 or visit gptx.org/library

 

Pipeline Monthly Newsletter
The Pipeline water bill newsletter mails out monthly to residents who receive paper water bills.  The newsletter is filled with city news and events.  To view the Pipeline water bill newsletter online go to: gptx.org/pipeline

Grand Prairie Services, Information

Pool Maintenance

Posted on by Don Ryan

In case some were wondering why we drained the pool, we had an algae problem that required us to pressure wash the sides and bottom of the pool.  It is almost refilled as of this afternoon.  We will likely be covering it next week to keep the leaves out; they tend to plug up the skimmers.

Information, Pool

Open Board Meeting, October 1st

Posted on by Don Ryan - Updated

  • Open Board Meeting, October 1st, at 7 PM in the Association Office
    • Agenda for the meeting: (Subject to change)
      • Visitor Parking Permit enforcement and  towing of unauthorized vehicles
      • Adding parking spaces, cost vs benefits
        • End of West Mountain Creek Drive
        • End of West Townhouse Lane
      • 3rd Quarter Financial Report
      • Overgrown Trees on Homeowner Property
      • Stripe Fire Lanes and Parking Areas
    • Executive Session to Follow

Information, Meeting Notices

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Tree Work Next Week

Posted on by Don Ryan

S&P Tree Services will be back early next week to remove a large tree near east Townhouse Lane that is splitting badly and poses a risk of falling onto the common area behind the Shop.  Below are a few photos:

20150925_141753_resized 20150925_141804_resized 20150925_141807_resizedIn addition to the vertical splits, there is a horizontal split on a very large limb.

Therefore, this tree will be removed entirely.

We will be planting a few trees in the fall to add some shade to that area.

The offer for homeowners to trim their trees in their back yards still stands, if we can get enough homeowners together to make 7-8 hours of work for the tree service. S&P will extend our special pricing to our homeowners. If we get 6 or so homeowners, the individual costs would be less than $300; try getting a tree professionally trimmed for that.

We have many residents who should take advantage of this special offer from S&P to prevent the City or the HOA from issuing citations or fines in the near future.

Information, Tree Trimming Services

Electrical Problems, West Side

Posted on by Don Ryan

There are some electrical problems on the West side, near the West Townhouse Lane area.  I talked to the repair crew and it appears one of the underground supply wires is shorted out and blowing fuses on the pole.  They will run a temporary wire until another crew can come in to dig up and replace the old wiring. This underground wiring is over 40 years old now; there has been a few wires replaced on East Mountain Lane last month.

 

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RE: Large Item Pickup

Posted on by Don Ryan

We were totally inundated today with a huge amount of sofas, recliners, TV’s, mattresses and box springs, as well as other furniture and larger items.  We had about 6 loads into the Compactor and then had to haul a few loads to the Land Fill. We simply could not pick it all up in one day.

We will be back picking up the remaining items on Friday.

Information, Large Item Pickup

If You Own An Outside Cat……..

Posted on by Don Ryan

Free Wandering Feline: Put a Collar on It

GRAND PRAIRIE—It’s not uncommon to see cats and kittens roaming neighborhood streets, but it can be difficult to determine whether or not the animals live nearby, are stray or are feral. Feral cats, while beneficial, are undomesticated and survive on their own. Owned cats and strays are used to being around people. Oftentimes, owned cats are allowed to roam the yards around their homes. In order to keep residents and other pets safe, however, the city of Grand Prairie’s Code of Ordinance establishes specific guidelines by which cat owners must abide.

Under city ordinance Section 5-18, all cats owned by Grand Prairie residents – even outdoor cats – must at all times wear an identification tag containing the name, address and telephone number of the owner. Further, under Section 5-8, all owned cats within the city must be vaccinated against rabies, and they are required to wear a metal tag that serves as proof of rabies vaccination. Not only do these identification tags make it easier to locate and contact the owners of lost pets, they contain information that can be valuable to Animal Services officers. Grand Prairie Animal Services always recommends that pet owners microchip their pets as a form of secondary identification, and it provides microchipping services for $10 per animal.

To help control the feline population in the city and ensure the health of the animals, Section 5-12 dictates that all owned cats that are allowed to roam outside must be sterilized. It is unlawful for an unaltered, domesticated cat to run at large within Grand Prairie limits.

For more information or for tips, call the Grand Prairie Animal Shelter at 972-237-8575.

 

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