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City ROW and Delivery Trucks

Posted on by Don Ryan

There are a few things we wanted to bring to the attention of our residents which recently occurred.

  • The City of Grand Prairie had what appears to be a subcontractor mow the city’s Right of Way (ROA) on both sides of Belt Line Road last Friday, August 15th .  Our landscaping crew told me the following day that the City crew had scalped both sides of the road and that you could easily tell where they mowed and where our landscaping contractor mowed on Saturday. I do plan on talking with the City about this but they may now agree to raise their mower decks; they may be cutting the grass close to reduce the amount of mows they have to do this year in an effort to reduce their costs.
  • On Saturday, we had a delivery truck from the local Rent-a-Center drive on our grass/common area while attempting to deliver to the front door of the home. I heard the backup alarm and went to investigate. And there sat a RAC truck, having purposefully driven around 4 posts placed to stop people from driving on the grass. I told the driver that he had to move the vehicle immediately and told him of a previous RAC truck that got stuck in the same common area and had to be pulled out by a tow truck.

They then decided they could deliver to the rear of the home, using the street; why they didn’t do this to begin with is anyone’s guess.  I will be calling their district offices regarding this matter.

 

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Continued Trash Violations

Posted on by Don Ryan - Updated

We still have several homeowners/residents who repeatedly put their trash before the scheduled pick up days of Monday and Thursday. For example, several people put out their trash on Friday for the Monday pickup. Over the next few days, stray animals and the local wildlife spread trash all over the place and create both an eye sore and sanitation/health issues.

And, it’s not like people can say they do not know when trash is picked up; we sent out 416 notices, one to each and every property within this 22 acre subdivision.  In this Notice, we told residents that repeated violations will result in fines.

Some people who received subsequent letters containing Warnings of a Violation of our Bylaws and Declaration have chosen to continue putting out the trash days before the scheduled pickups.

So, we will be sending out Certified Letters to the repeat offenders next week (after the 15 days given to cure the violations). While we had rather not resort to fining our homeowners and residents, I see no other choice.

 

 

Information, Violation Warnings

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Our New Board Secretary, Mary Hartman

Posted on by Don Ryan

At last night’s Board Meeting, the Board nominated and approved the addition of Mary Hartman to the Board, and subsequently nominated and approved her to be our Secretary.  Mary was on the Board previously, filling out the remainder of Bobby Gentry’s term. She will now be filling out the remainder of Dotti’s term, which ends in 2017.

Please join us in welcoming her to the Board !

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Changes Coming in September

Posted on by Don Ryan

The installation of our new Thermal Windows in the Office will begin around the first week of September. They will be installed in stages, with the front area done first, then the rear, and then the upper windows. If something changes, we will advise.

Secondly, the landscaping company, Metroscape, will begin mowing on Mondays beginning in September and will phase out Saturdays. They may need to do some adjustments to maintain continuity,

Information, Landscaping, News

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Board Meeting, August 7th

Posted on by Don Ryan

There is an Open Board Meeting scheduled for  August 7th, at 7PM in the Association Office.

  • Topics for the meeting: (Subject to change)
    • Vacant Board and Officer Position
    • New Pool Fence
    • 2014 Audit
    • Removing old chain link fence on West Creek
    • Replacing old chain link fence between 20 and 22 East Mountain Creek Court (around drainage culvert)
  • Executive Meeting to follow

Meeting Notices

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Our Landscaping Contractor and Carports

Posted on by Don Ryan - 3 Comments

For the past month, we have had a new landscaping contractor, Metroscape.  They have been mowing Common areas/easements and trimming the shrubs on Saturday as they are trying to rearrange their schedules with other clients to get people here during the week. For now, Saturday is the only time they can take care of the subdivision.

We have gotten a number of calls from homeowners about grass clippings ending up under their carports or front porches. Since these are private property, the landscaping crews will not enter it to remove clippings; this is to avoid a trespassing situation. We ask homeowners to please sweep out whatever clipping may end up under your carports.

I have asked the landscaping contractor to keep it to a minimum, but the leaf blowers are not very precise instruments.

 

Information, Landscaping

The North Texas Food Bank

Posted on by Don Ryan

We had a representative from the North Texas Food Bank stop by on Monday and leave a few brochures behind; they detail what assistance is available for those having trouble putting food on the table.  These brochures are printed in both English and Spanish.

Their Call Center number is 214-269-0906 .  You can get information on how to apply for benefits, the location of local Pantries or Hot Meals and other Social Services that can benefit your family.

Their website is  www.ntfb.org

 

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Violation Warning Letters

Posted on by Don Ryan

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.

 

Information, Violation Warnings

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Tree Trimming on Warrior

Posted on by Don Ryan

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

 

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