PUBLIC MEETING RE:BRECKINRIDGE RECREATION CENTER JOINT AGENCY PROJECT

We need to have good attendance at this meeting Thursday night to show that we support a recreation center at Breckenridge Park.
Please attend if you can!

http://www.murphytx.org/SiteContent/72/documents/NR/Jan/MARC_Public_Meeting.pdf

The City of Murphy, in conjunction with the City of Richardson, is hosting a public meeting on Thursday, Jan. 26, 2012 at 7 p.m. to gather public input on the proposed Multi-Agency Recreation Center (MARC), according to Murphy City Secretary Aimee Nemer.

The meeting will be held at the Miller Elementary School Cafeteria, 5651 Coventry Drive in Richardson.

The proposed MARC, planned for Richardson’s Breckinridge Park, is still in the conceptual stage and its stated purpose is to “provide recreational opportunities to members of both communities.”  

Officials of both cities are seeking public input into the concept, and will discuss various aspects of the proposal including:

· sharing in planning the facility between the communities;

· exploring opportunities for shared capital costs;

· exploring opportunities for shared operations;

· exploring funding opportunities; and 

· planning for a permanent relationship between the communities.

The jointly-sponsored public meeting comes ten days after the City Councils of Murphy and Richardson held a combined meeting to discuss the MARC at Murphy’s Community Room.

“The public is cordially invited to attend the Jan. 26 meeting to share their ideas, suggestions and preferences on the feasibility of the MARC,” said Nemer.

ALERT TO ALL RICHARSON RESIDENTS!

Nov 1st Stage 3 water restrictions begin for everyone.  Fines range from $150 to $1000.

STAGE 3 = ONLY 2 TIMES EACH MONTH.

Home ENDING in even # can water on the 1st & 3rd Saturdays of the month.

Homes ENDING in odd numbers can water on the 1st & 3rd Sundays of the month.

Sprinklers may only run before 10AM and after 6PM.

It's that time a year - be a good neighbor and keep your yard beautiful!  Download this PDF and put in on your calendar!

http://www.heatherridgeestates.org/cgi-bin/documents.pl?action=view&docid=1318513065&dir=documents

FERTILIZING SCHEDULE – 3 time a year*

*Note: The below 3 fertilization tables are based on you using slow-release formulas.

June - early September:  if turfgrass looks yellow (chlorosis) or necrotic, use an application of either granular or liquid iron. Once a year, should be enough.

PRE-EMERGENT WEED CONTROL SCHEDULE - 3 times a year

*Note: A pre-emergent herbicide controls weeds before they germinate (start growing). A post-emergent herbicide, like Weed and Feed, kills weeds after they germinate.

Press Release
For Release: August 10, 2011

Richardson City Council Amends Emergency Water Management Plan

Changes impact Stage 2 water conservation efforts set to take effect August 19, 2011. 

More Details here:
http://www.cor.net/PressRelease.aspx?id=14824

LAST DIGITS OF ADDRESS - Allowed landscape watering days 

Wednesday and Sunday 1, 3, 5, 7, 9 (ODD) 
Tuesday and Saturday 0, 2, 4, 6, 8 (EVEN) 

It is important that each homeowners attend this meeting.   If you are unable to attend, please complete and sign the PROXY form that was mailed to your address and return by:

scan and email to:  t.naffarratte@sbbmanagement.com
Fax to:  972-991-6642
Mail to:
8360 LBJ FWY Suite 300, Dallas, TX  75243 

We have confirmed our Annual Home Owner's Association meeting date & time.  Agenda to follow soon....

DATE:  March 29, 2011
TIME:  7PM
PLACE: 

Canyon Creek Presbyterian Church 
3901 North Star Road (Rooms 204 and 206) 
Richardson, TX  75082

The agenda for the meeting will be:

I. ROLL CALL AND CERTIFYING PROXIES
ii.  PROOF OF NOTICE OF MEETING OR WAIVER OF NOTICE
iii. DEPOSITION OF MINUTES OF PRIOR ANNUAL MEETING
iv.  REPORTS OF OFFICERS
v. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
vi.  ELECTION OF THREE (3) MEMBERS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR 2011-2012
vii UNFINISHED BUSINESS
viii NEW BUSINESS
ix. ADJORNMENT 

We've had many request to share references on our rebuild.  This list below represents the best of the best.  Let us know if you have any questions.

Cheers, Steve & LJ
2712 Millwood 

Vendor Type--Company>>>>Contact****Phone-----Email/Address

Cabinets---Chandler Cabinets>>>>Josh Chandler -Josh****940-391-8954  

Floors (hardwoods and tile) hardwood, travertine, backsplashes & stair risers --- Rudy Rodriguez>>>>469.360.3903 

Granite-----DFW Installers>>>>>Michael Thompson****972-872-5620----4739 Don Drive, Dallas, TX  

Landscape LandPro Creation----Glenn Jennings>>>>214-416-2222*****www.landprocreations.com

Lightning Protection----Bonded Lighting>>>>Eddie Schoenthal****214-455-6903  

Masonry----Willie>>>>Contact Rick Spell at 214-240-8967

Painting/Faux/Staining-----Sixto Martinez>>>>214.394.4708****martinezsixto32@yahoo.com

Plantation Shutters & Curtains-----Brenda Baxter>>>>214-734-3178 cell****www.customdraperydesigns.net

Stairs----Rodriquez Custom Stairs>>>>Albert****214-207-7025, ajrod2142@aol.com 2919 Spurlock, Dallas, TX

As we finalize our preparations for Thanksgiving, we find ourselves reflecting on the year and counting many things for which we are thankful.  Gracious and supporting friends and neighbors are right at the top of our list. 
 
In mid-September, we returned to our "new" home.  The project is finally nearing completion.  Many months have passed since the lightening strike/fire, and we know that we are not the only ones who have lived through the many phases of the rebuild.  At times we felt the construction would never end.  The thought probably crossed your mind, too!  And the orange dumpster. . . . .  be honest.  Did you use it as a landmark for giving directions when someone was coming to your house?  Do you miss it?  Ok, we're joking.  You have to find humor in these things. 
 
All kidding aside, we thank you all for your patience, concern, support, well wishes and welcome backs.  This community has been wonderful and understanding and somewhere that we wanted to return.  So from our home to yours, thank you, and have a safe and Happy Thanksgiving.
 
The Entys - Steve & Lora Jean

Date: Sunday, August 8, 2010 AM

Dear Neighbors,

On October 19^th, one of our neighbors, Chie Smith, was walking her three dogs in Breckinridge Park when a pack of three dogs off leash ran up to her and her dogs.  One of these dogs attacked her smallest dog, Gizmo.  It also bit Chie as she tried to help her dog.  It also bit her larger dog, Mia, as it tried to help the smaller dog.  All three of them were hurt and it was a very frightening experience. 

The owner of the three dogs eventually caught up to his dogs and was shocked at the aggressiveness of his dog.  He was very apologetic and offered to pay the vet bills.  The vet bill was over $800.00.  Also, his dog will be quarantined for 10 days. 

It is also illegal to have your dogs off leash in Breckinridge Park or anywhere in Richardson for that matter.

Please avoid all of this and keep your dogs on a leash in the park at all times.

No matter how sweet and gentle your dogs are-- they can become fearful and aggressive in new situations and places.  New dog introductions- whether welcomed or NOT—are tense situations and can easily turn into fighting.

Many people have become so frightened by these loose dogs that they are uncomfortable using the beautiful park in their own neighborhood. 

It is also cruel to local wildlife to have dogs running loose attacking and killing wild animals in the park. 

Please follow the Law and keep you dogs on leashes,

Sincerely, Marlene Lagerquist

We are sure you have been wondering about the lull of activity and are wondering what’s up….  We had to make a decision over the past few weeks to either sell the property as-is or re-build.  We hope you will be happy to know we have decided to re-build.  The process started today, the dumpster is back, and it will take at least 6 months depending upon the weather.  The remainder of the roof and burned framing will be removed, and then the rebuild can begin. 

Carolee Kamesh of Prestige Designer Homes has been signed to rebuild our home.  She is a local green builder that is currently building homes a little further away on Renner Road.  You are welcome to stop by to say hello.    Thank again for your thoughts, prayers and well wishes.  We again apologize in advance for the inconvenience of it all.
Cheers, Steve, Lora Jean and Lucas

DUE TO THE FORECAST OF RAIN, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED!

Help keep our neighborhood safe by knowing you neighbors!

Come out and meet your neighbors and visitors from the City of Richardson.  Just a reminder that National Night Out is Tuesday, October 13th until 8 pm.  Once again it will be on Northridge Drive at the front of the neighborhood.  There will a bounce house and food. See you there!

Dear Neighbors,

Thank you for all of your phone calls, emails, thoughts and prayers this week after a lightning strike started a fire in our home.  We are all OK.  Our home was severely damaged, but we believe there is enough of the lower level structure to rebuild the HRE’s Sotherby model home. 

The strike occurred around 6:20 a.m.  It ripped a hole in the roof and ignited the attic above the front door stain glass windows.  Lora Jean was at LA Fitness.  The big dog, Lucas and Steve were home and awoke early as this storm rolled through.   Thanks to our alert neighbors one street back, the Alba family sprang into action after Lorenzo smelled smoke. They immediately knew that it was our house.  Vandi checked the wind pattern and began banging on doors.  Steve and Vandi immediately called 911, but for some reason dispatch was confused about the Millwood Drive location.  After a 911 call-back, Steve handed his cell phone to Elias who was banging at the front door.  Steve put Lucas outside by the pool and grabbed the large fire extinguisher to fight the fire, but it was to no avail.  All hell broke loose as the ceiling filled with water and collapsed, and the house went black with smoke.  We exited stage-left.  A special THANK YOU to Elias for scooping up Lucas after he snuck back into the house in all the confusion.

The garage is the only area of the house with some remaining roof.   Thanks to the Richardson Fire Department, 5-6 fire units and the 25+ firefighters, many of our personal items were moved to areas that took in less water, and that will help the possibility of restoration.   The items that survived the fire have been packed for drying and possible restoration.

Currently we are staying the Candlewood Suites Hotel at 190 & Jupiter, which is pet-friendly.  We don’t know how long it will take to rebuild & we’re sorry that you’ll be reminded of this each time you drive into HRE’s beautiful main entryway. Once again, we are OK, insured, and will try to take this in stride.  

To ALL of our neighbors - a BIG heartfelt THANK YOU.  Your kindness and generosity are humbling.  So many of our friends, neighbors and new friends have so kindly stopped their lives to reach out to us and open their hearts & homes.  How can you help?  Be patient with the rebuild and be sure to join us at the big home warming party when restoration is complete.

Gratefully yours,
Steve, Lora Jean and Lucas

Got your attention?  Dog owners, PLEASE pick-up after your pet.  It’s giving us responsible dog owners a bad rap!

We want to promote responsible owners who don’t mind poop scooping! Not only is it healthier for Fido, the local children, other dogs, cats, and the crotchety old neighbor’s blood pressure, it is your social responsibility as a dog owner. Non-dog owners don’t want to see sidewalks & yards littered with dog feces, and responsible dog owners despise seeing stray poop.

However distasteful, poop detail is an necessary doody — so here's a simple way to get it done. Save plastic grocery bags to recycle for the chore. Turn the bag inside out, put your hand in it as if it were a glove, gently pick up the stuff (gagging is permitted), turn the bag back around, and tie it shut. Drop it into a garbage pail. Done!  Now, wasn't that easy?

With that said, it may be impossible to re-train humans who continue to leave their dog to poop in your yard, but here are a couple tips for a possible solution:

• Change your fertilizer.  Some animals react strongly to other animal smells and odors. If you've been using organic fertilizers try using a chemical one for a short period and vice versa.
• Change your watering times.  If the offending dog is consistent in the time he or she turns up to relieve themselves make sure the sprinklers are already going. Even having the lawn wet prior to the animal presenting itself may be a huge deterrent.

(posted by special requests by your anxious neighbors)

Canyon Creek Presbyterian
3901 North Star Road (Rooms
Richardson, TX 75082

Files:
2009_Proxy
2009_Financials
2009_Notice

The agenda for the meeting will be:
I. ROLL CALL AND CERTIFYING PROXIES
II. PROOF OF NOTICE OF MEETING OR WAIVER OF NOTICE
III. DISPOSITION OF MINUTES OF PRIOR ANNUAL MEETING
IV. REPORTS OF OFFICERS
V. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
VI. ELECTION OF THREE (3) MEMBERS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2009-2010
VII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
VIII. NEW BUSINESS
IX. ADJOURNMENT

It is important that each homeowner attend this meeting. If you are unable to attend, please complete and sign the enclosed PROXY form and return it either by:

Emailing the proxy to:  t.naffarratte@sbbmanagement.com
Faxing it to:  214-705-1527
Mailing it to:
2611 Internet Blvd., Suite 124
Frisco, TX  75024

Your PROXY will help fulfill the quorum requirements. If a quorum is not present by PROXY or in person, another meeting date will have to be set.