If the weather permits, we will be mowing the West side on Wednesday, September 27th, and the East side on Friday, September 29th..
The repairs made last night blew apart as soon as the water was turned on. The elbow split at the seam. Another problem is the shut off does not close completely and it is almost impossible to repair a pipe with water running, even a small amount. This has compounded the issue. The shut off has the City’s 6″ line on one side and our 2″ line on the other. We need to replace it eventually, but that can wait for a while.
So, we have repaired the 2″ line again, this time getting a bit creative in realigning the pipes. As the ground dries out, it moves. We must let the glue dry completely to make sure the bond is set.
We will get the water back on as soon as it is practical.
We noticed a large leak this morning on West Mountain Creek Drive, and after digging up the area, we found a leak in a 2″ line. We had to shut off the water to that area to effect repairs. The leak seems to be caused by ground movement.
Due to the ground movement that started the leak, repairing it is difficult due to a slight misalignment. Our crew has repaired it twice today and the repair came apart as soon as water pressure hit it. They are working on it now, but need to take a break, eat and get some rest. We will allow the repair to dry overnight to make sure the glue has set properly.
Water will be on as soon as possible tomorrow.
Our 2017 Pool season will end on Sunday, October 1st at closing time (8PM).
We are mowing the West side today and the East side tomorrow.
The littering laws have changed September 1, 2017. Here they are:
Littering is against the law and you can be fined up to $500 for trash less than or equal to five pounds or five gallons (as you may have seen on those blue Don’t mess with Texas signs). Repeat the offense, and you could face a fine of up to $2,000 and 180 days in jail.
It gets worse.
Discarding trash that weighs more than five pounds is considered illegal dumping and carries even steeper fines. In Texas, failing to cover your pickup-truck load is against the law and carries a fine of up to $200 for the first offense and $500 for repeat offenders.
Any law enforcement officer in Texas can enforce these laws.
These violations are Class C and B Misdemeanors, respectively. More than 5 pounds of trash can carry as much as a $2000 fine and/or 180 days in jail.
More to the point, we have residents here who fall under these categories of littering/dumping. Someone dropped a twin bed mattress and box spring on our common property, not near their house, but dumped it where it most certainly does not belong. We have had problems with illegal dumping here for a while. The City does get involved and we will continue to pursue these individuals.
We spend a lot of man hours cleaning up trash tossed out on the parking areas and common property here. Some of it comes from people driving though the complex using it as a “cut”. Please help us keep our community clean and free from trash on the grass and parking areas.
For Labor Day, Monday, September 4th, the pool will be open from 11 AM to 9 PM.
We will go back to the published Pool schedule on the following day, Tuesday.
Hurricane Harvey is bringing hardship to millions of people, and many Texans have been asking how they can help the people the Department of Family and Protective Services protects from abuse and neglect – children, the elderly, and adults with disabilities. DFPS is partnering with non-profit organizations and communities and here are some ways you can help.
How can I help Foster Youth and Foster Families affected by Harvey?
How can I help elderly and adults with disabilities who are affected by Harvey?
How can my company help with recovery efforts?
For more information on Hurricane Harvey go the the DFPS website.
The August 31st GP Pipeline is posted.