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Upcoming Events in Grand Prairie

Posted on by Don Ryan

Main Street Fest April 24-25
Friday, April 24
5 p.m.-midnight
Saturday, April 25
8 a.m.-midnight
Celebrate the fun, festive, family atomosphere of Grand Prairie with live music by Max Baca & the Los TexManiacs with Rick Trevino, Augie Meyers, Flaco Jimenez and Joe Ely, Jerry Jeff Walker, the Tejas Brothers, Matt Kimbrow Band and more!
Enjoy BMX/Skate street shows, carnival rides, arts and crafts, food and beer gardens and the Kidzone.
For more information, visit mainstreetfest.com

5K and 1 Mile Fun Run
Saturday, April 25

8 a.m.: Get Fit GP Run for Shelter will kick off with kids and adults running with Grand Prairie Police Chief Steve Dye and Fire Chief Robert Fite during the Chase the Chiefs 1-Mile Fun Run.
8:30 a.m.: The 5K will start with Get Fit GP health/sponsor booths, music and awards after the run.
Proceeds will benefit LifeLine Shelter for Families, Inc. and Get Fit GP health initiatives.
For more information, visit mainstreetfest.com/5k-run

Concerts in the Park
Friday Nights in April
at 7 p.m.
The Summit
2975 Esplanade
Bring the entire family, lawn chairs or a blanket.  Food and beverage concessions available.  No outside food or drink allowed in the park.  Admission is free!
April 10 – Shoot Low Sheriff
April 17 – 4 Ever Young & Reflections
April 24 – Mood Swings All-Star Combo
Concerts in the Park are sponsored by the Grand Prairie Arts Council and city of Grand Prairie Parks, Arts and Recreation.  For more information, call 972-642-2787 or visit artsgp.org

Events, Grand Prairie Services

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April 2 Announcements

Posted on by Don Ryan - Updated

  • We will havean Oncor representative here in the Office around 10 AM. If anyone is interested in Energy Efficiency, you are welcome to talk to this representative.
    • Oncor is committed to helping Texans become more energy efficient. As part of that commitment, Oncor operates some of the leading energy efficiency programs in the state and offers a variety of incentive programs for homes, businesses, government, schools and nonprofits. You can reduce your energy usage by implementing energy efficiency tips recommended through these programs.

      Visit TakeALoadOffTexas.com to learn more about our energy efficiency incentive and educational programs.

  • There have been several auto burglaries on West Townhouse. The Police have been called and asked that residents secure their vehicles and report any suspicious activity to the Police.

Information, News

The 2014 Audit

Posted on by Don Ryan

The Audit of our 2014 financials was completed on March 30, 2015.  Here is an excerpt from the independent auditor’s report:

Opinion
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Grand Prairie Mountain Creek Homeowners Association, Inc. as of December 31, 2014, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the year then ended in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

 

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Landscaping Schedule

Posted on by Don Ryan

Beginning April 6th, Metroscape will be coming out each week on Monday. This schedule will continue through the growing season.

There will be a “Weed and Feed” done this month, to help the grass and cut back on the weeds. We are also going to distribute more grass seed and continue to treat the fire ant mounds.

Landscaping

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2015 Paint Schedule

Posted on by Don Ryan

We have started painting on our 2015 schedule, and the following homes will be painted:

  • East Townhouse Lane, single and 2 story.
  • East Creek, 2 story only
  • East Mountain Creek Drive, 2 story only
  • Those with enclosed garages will need to repair and paint these structures themselves. The HOA does not maintain them.

Homeowners will need to clear their back yards and next to the building so we can power wash and prepare for painting.

Below are the base and trim colors for this year. Those getting their homes painted will need to choose a trim color.  If you do not choose a trim color, we will pick one.

TrimColors
Trim color 1, 2, 3, and 4 and the Base Color

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Energy Efficiency Programs

Posted on by Don Ryan

We had a visit in the Office from a representative of Home Save Energy,  a company that is doing insulation and weather-stripping on behalf of Oncor, the Utility Delivery company funding this program. If you qualify (income, etc.) you can have added attic insulation, weather-stripping on doors and caulking which will result in a lower electric bill. If you are interested, here is their contact information:

Home Save Energy, Genaro Clauidio, 469-298-8286

We do have a few of their flyers in the Office if you want one. There are other companies also doing this type of service. Here is some information from Oncor:

ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROGRAMS

​Oncor is committed to helping Texans become more energy efficient. As part of that commitment, Oncor operates some of the leading energy efficiency programs in the state and offers a variety of incentive programs for homes, businesses, government, schools and nonprofits. You can reduce your energy usage by implementing energy efficiency tips recommended through these programs.

Visit TakeALoadOffTexas.com to learn more about our energy efficiency incentive and educational programs.

NOTE: We are not endorsing any of these companies, we are merely providing information on these services.

 

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Expired Registration/Inspections

Posted on by Don Ryan - Updated

As most of you are aware, we have signs in the Visitor Lots indicating that you cannot park a vehicle with expired registration or inspection in that lot. It also limits these lots to Visitors.  We are towing vehicles with expired registration and/or inspection stickers. These signs are posted prominently:

 

Expired Reg

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Board Meeting, April 2nd

Posted on by Don Ryan - Updated

  • Open Board Meeting, April 2nd, at 7 PM in the Association Office
    • Agenda for the meeting: (Subject to change)
      • 2014 Audit
      • Ancillary parking – Determine the details on Permits and limitations
        • Add 3-4 parking spaces on West Mountain Creek Drive, near turnaround
      • 3rd golf cart for grounds cleanup (used electric cart)
      • HOA Mail Policy, Certified or First Class
    • Executive Meeting to Follow

Information, Meeting Notices

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More Vandalism

Posted on by Don Ryan

We had another incident of vandalism on the West side, specifically on West Creek. We had a game camera located part way along the fence so we can see who keeps running into and damaging the new fence.  Sometime earlier this week, someone took what appears to be a hammer or heavy bar to it and caused a lot of damage to the metal security box around the camera.

This metal box did its job, the camera still works, although a bit worse for wear and we do have some rather good pictures of people who seemed interested in the camera’s location.  We will have to purchase another metal security box for this camera and we will relocate it where it is much less accessible.

Here is what they did:

Camera Damage 2 Camera Damage

Vandalism

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