There is a Bobcat that came out of the woods along West Townhouse Lane. Please keep an eye on your pets and small kids. This Bobcat is about the size of a Pit Bull.
We had a break-in on West Townhouse Lane, along the woods, on Friday afternoon between 2 and 3 PM. There were 3 young black men, all wearing dark hoodies. 2 thin and one heavy set, that were seen near the house broken into.
They were seen leaving the vicinity in a gold or champagne colored Marquis or Crown Victoria. The vehicle was parked in the gravel lot, near the woods and they went along West Townhouse towards Belt Line, near the Office.
If anyone saw this vehicle or its occupants and/or anyone with surveillance videos that show this vehicle, please let the Police know.
We have a power outage on the West side, which seems to be due to a transformer shorting out.
It seems to be affecting a larger area than just the West side of the HOA property.
Estimates are repairs will be effected around 5 PM
The Pool will open for the 2019 season on Friday, May 24th at 3 PM. The schedule can be found here.
Pool passes can be purchased at the Office for $10, which covers the 2019 pool season.
The latest GP Pipeline is available here.
|
City of Grand Prairie General and Special Election May 4, 2019
|
|
The general and special election will be held May 4, 2019 with the following on the ballot:
GENERAL ELECTION
MAYOR
COUNCIL MEMBER, DISTRICT TWO
COUNCIL MEMBER, DISTRICT FOUR
SPECIAL ELECTION
The legal sale of all alcoholic beverages including mixed beverages
Early voting will take place from April 22 through April 30
For further information, visit gptx.org/elections
|
I sent an email to the GP Water Department manager regarding the hosing down of carports/driveways with water running down the street and here is what he had to say:
At this time we are in “Stage one” of our drought contingency plan. This stage is in effect at all times. If additional restrictions we would move into Stages two and/or three. A public notice would be broadcast informing our residents of such a move.
In Stage One you can use hand held hoses at any time. However, you cannot allow the water to run off your property. If water runs off your property from driveways and carports it could carry wastes such as oil and debris which could pollute the environment. Therefore, runoff water is a violation of the Stormwater Prevention Ordinance and there are fines for these violations.
Below are the current restrictions that are always in effect.
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.
Report Water Restriction Violations During Regular Business Hours: 972-237-8296
Report Water Restriction Violations After Hours:
972-237-8400
Water runoff also includes washing cars under your carport and allowing water to run down the street and/or into the storm drains.
At the rate the water bill keeps going up, we may have to raise dues again to cover it. The current monthly water bill is over $33,000.00. Please remember all 416 homeowners here pay the water bill, but only a small number of them allow runoff to occur.
We will be distributing a flyer next week to all properties that detail these restrictions in place by the city of GP.
We have a large item pickup scheduled as follows:
West Side Only – April 18
East Side Only – April 25
We will NOT pick up Hazardous Waste (as classified by the City of GP) including, but not limited to:
TVs OR MONITORS, PAINT or PAINT THINNER, USED MOTOR OIL, CAR BATTERIES, CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS, TIRES, COMPUTERS
- Electronics Recycling – Saturday, April 13, 9-11 a.m., Development Center, 206 W. Church St. Residents can bring electronics they’re no longer using, including computers, printers, fax machines, televisions and cell phones, to be recycled. Registration is required at 972-237-4578 or gptx.org/electronics-recycling
- Household Hazardous Waste Collection – Saturday, April 13, 9-11 a.m., Development Center, 206 W. Church St. Registration is required at 972-237-8055 or gptx.org/WQ/HHW
- Shred-It Day – Saturday, April 20, 8-11 a.m., 2959 Esplanade. Residents have the opportunity to safely and securely shred their personal documents. While the service is free, the suggested donation is $5 per box or $10 for three boxes.
- Open Board Meeting, April 4, 2019, at 7 PM in the Association Office.
- Agenda for the meeting: (Subject to change)
- Approve 1st Quarter 2019 Financials
- Approve TruGreen applications
- Discuss Parking software
- Discuss Water restrictions and residents hosing off driveways, etc.
- Executive Session to follow
- Agenda for the meeting: (Subject to change)