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Violation Warning Letters

After conferring with our attorney, Jeff Lacy, we had to rethink how to best accomplish the implementation of the recent Fines and Enforcement Policy. Once we checked into things we needed to send a Warning letter out first and then follow it with the statutory letter.

When we do send out the statutory letter by Certified Mail and First Class Mail, the recipient will have 30 days from the receipt of the letter to schedule a hearing before the Board; if no hearing is scheduled, the fines begin.

I wish there was another way to get people to follow the rules that have been around for over 40 years. Perhaps this will get their attention.

For more information on the Fines and Enforcement Policy, click here.

 

Tree Trimming on Warrior

We had S&P Tree Service trim and thin out the trees along Warrior, and they look so much better.  We will continue to get our trees worked on until we get them into better shape.

We would still like to get several groups of homeowners together to take advantage of the package deal we have been offered, for a days worth of tree work. There are many trees in our back yards need some work.  If any of you would be interested, please contact the Office.

Warrior Trees 1
Looking North from E. Mountain Creek Court
Warrior Trees 2
In front of the 80’s on E. Mountain Creek Court

 

Special Meeting Scheduled for July 10th, 2014

We have scheduled a Special Meeting for July 10th at 7PM in the Office.  The meeting will be followed by an Executive Session.

The Agenda for the Special Meeting is as follows: (subject to change)

  • Fines and Enforcement Policy – Adopting and Filing with Dallas County
  • Vacant Board and Officer Position
  • Discretionary Spending Limit
  • Pool Fence
  • 2014 Audit and approximate costs
  • Thermal Glass Quotations – for all windows
  • May 2014 Financial Report Draft – Finalize

June 2014 Notice to Homeowners

We will be posting a 1 page Notice on each and every homeowner’s property so that we all understand the rules and to give everyone the opportunity to correct problems before things escalate.  This precedes sending out actual “Notice of Violation” letters and the possible levying of fines as allowed by our Bylaws which state:  In addition to such other rights as are specifically granted under the Declaration, the Board shall have the power to impose reasonable fines, which shall constitute a lien upon the Lot of the violator.

If you do happen get a written Notice of Violation, you can find all of the details related to it in our Bylaws, Page 8, Section 20.

Here is a link to the June 2014 Notices going out to all homeowners>  Notice Items June 2014

City of Grand Prairie Water Restrictions

This comes from the Grand Prairie website and remains in force until further notice.

As of June 3, 2013, the following restrictions are in effect in the city of Grand Prairie:

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

*The following restrictions also apply at all times:

  • Residents and business are prohibited from watering their lawns anytime between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.
  • 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.

The Drought Contingency Plan also prohibits all non-essential uses (water use that does not directly benefit or maintain health, personal cleanliness, or firefighting purposes) including the following:

  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.

 

New Plants in the Office

Part of the Spring planting was to get something into the 2 built-in planters in the Office, instead of just old dirt.  It took a while to clean them out and re-line them with plastic sheeting; the dirt in them was apparently original (40 years ago) and was like concrete. They have since been filled with potting soil, mulch and a layer of redwood bark over the top to hold in moisture. Here are a few photos; you can see them in person at the next Board meeting on June 5th.

 

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Spring Planting Has Begun!!

We started planting shrubs today around the subdivision but have a way to go yet. Our plans are to first replant or replenish in front of homes with no shrubs at all and work our way into filling in blank spaces and replacing dead shrubs. This is the first of 2 plantings in 2014, another will follow this Fall.

Around 70 shrubs were planted today and more will be planted on Tuesday and Wednesday of next week. Our trees (20) arrive on Wednesday and we will shift to getting them into the ground and then go back to shrubs.

We ask all homeowners to please water the new shrubs, trees and flowers on a weekly basis to protect our investment in making our complex look nicer.

Our Newly Done Pool

Here are a few pictures of the newly plastered and tiled pool; it has been completely resurfaced, along with replacing the circulation pumps. New depth marker tiles have also been installed.

In addition, we have purchased some new chairs and added in sod around the pool area.  Come join us tomorrow at 11AM for Opening Day!  (Pool is open Memorial Day weekend – Saturday, Sunday and  Monday –  and closed again until May 30th)

Pool1 Pool2

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