Stonecreek Homeowners Association

May 2004 Issue

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Stonecreek Homeowner?’s Association, Gilbert, AZ 85234 ☺ Monthly Newsletter ☺ May 2004

DIRECTOR?’S CORNER
Annual Meeting
The Annual HOA Meeting will be held Wednesday, May 12, 2004 at the Freestone Recreation Center from 7:00-9:00 p.m. Your attendance at the meeting is very important. (1141 E Guadalupe).

Ice Cream Social
Again the Association will be hosting the Annual ice-cream Social Saturday, May 8, 2004. There will be a bouncing gym for the kids, face painting for all, a DJ so you can get your groove on, and of course lots of Ice Cream. We look forward to seeing all of the residents of Stonecreek HOA at this fun annual event.

Swimming Pool
Well, it is that time of year again when the swimming pool has been opened - and within the first five days we had vandalism. Individual(s) had pulled tiles off the pool.

As a note to the residents of Stonecreek HOA: The Board of Director's and Borg Property Services never want to close the pool due to vandalism, but we are obliged to obey the health codes set forth by Maricopa County Health Department. To avoid closure of the pool, please don't allow individuals to abuse the swimming pool or surrounding area.

Should the swimming pool be closed, it is not a reason for after hour telephone calls. This is not considered an emergency. A message will be posted on Borg Property Services voice message informing residents of the date that the pool will reopen. LET'S ALL HAVE A GREAT SUMMER AND KEEP THE POOL OPEN!

HOA Playgroup
The Stonecreek HOA Playgroup has stopped meeting as of May until further notice. Every summer the group takes a break due to the heat. If you are interested in joining the group when they begin meeting again, keep an eye out for the notice in the newsletter.

Uncontained Trash - New Fines
NOTICE - The Town of Gilbert will now be involved with the Uncontained trash problem in Stonecreek HOA. Any Uncontained trash left out on a non pick up week will be picked up by the Town of Gilbert. The charge for this service will be passed along to the homeowner, along with a fine from the Association. Stonecreek HOA has gone above and beyond to help residents understand the dates of Uncontained trash pick-up.

PLEASE PLACE YOUR UNCONTAINED TRASH ON THE FRONT OF YOUR PROPERTY ONLY ON THE APPROPRIATE WEEK OF PICKUP!

Note RE: Uncontained trash:
You may set your Uncontained trash out during the scheduled pickup week only. Uncontained trash put out any other time than this is subject to a fine by both the Town of Gilbert and the HOA. Help out ?— if you see a neighbor putting Uncontained trash out during the wrong time period, please (politely) let them know.

Note RE: Read Rules of HOA
It seems some homeowners feel they are being singled out for various violations and that Nancy has nothing better to do than to drive around looking for violations. Nancy would like nothing better than to not have to deal with these problems. It just so happens she is doing the job we homeowners are paying her to do so that we don?’t have to worry about having homes in our neighborhood becoming an eyesore. If you are being fined, take time to read the CC&R?’s. If you follow the rules, you won?’t have anything to worry about.

CONTRACTS AWARDED
Tree Doctors - Crown, thin and remove selected trees throughout the HOA property.

CKD Construction - repair fencing around the tennis courts.

CALENDAR:MARCH
5/8 - Annual ice-cream social 6-8:30
5/12 - HOA Annual meeting 7-9 PM
5/12 - Board of Director?’s monthly meeting - follows Annual meeting
5/16-22 - Uncontained trash week
6/16 - Board of Director?’s meeting
6/20-26 - Uncontained trash week
7/18-24 - Uncontained trash week

Note: The Board usually meets at the Mesa Public Library (64 E. 1st Street, Mesa, AZ) from 6:45 P.M. - 8:45 P.M.. (The May 12 meeting will be held at the Freestone Recreation Center following the Annual meeting.) Confirm meeting date and times with Nancy or visit our web site calendar. If you wish to speak at the Board meeting, contact Nancy by May 10, 2004 so that we have enough seats and you may be added to the agenda.

REMINDERS
☞ The Annual Meeting will be May 12 at the Freestone Recreation Center from 7-9 PM.

☞ the Annual Ice Cream Social will be at the Stonecreek playground area Saturday, May 8 from 6-8:30 PM.

☞ recycle your old phone books at Freestone Park.

☞ Uncontained Trash pick up always starts with the third Monday of the month.

DO YOU KNOW?
...which batteries you can recycle?
?“The chart below [editors note: sorry, but chart are not allowed here.] will help you to determine which of the most common household batteries are appropriate to put in the trash and which should be dropped off for recycling at the Freestone park recycle bins. The uses indicated are for guidance only ?— be sure to read the label on the battery to confirm which type it is.?”
?“Most household light bulbs, such as incandescent bulbs found in floor and table lamps, can be safely disposed of in your regular trash for weekly pickup.





















?“Bulbs that should be dropped off at the Freestone collection center for proper disposal include:
Fluorescent bulbs
These include the 3', 4' 8' u-shaped and oddly shaped (circular or spiral)
fluorescent.
Neon bulbs, such as found in decorative signs.
HIGH-intensity discharge (HID) household and automobile lamps.

?“Most households do not use any other types of bulbs which require special waste handling. Should you have specific bulbs and are not sure how to dispose of them, please call Public Works at 480-503-6400 and the staff will be happy to advise you.?”

The freestone park recycle center is located on the East side of the Public Works Facility at 525 N. Lindsay road (right across from Freestone Park) and is available for drop-off 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Source: Town of Gilbert

CONCERT IN THE PARK
There will be two concerts this month:
JEFF JONES & BRIZA BRAZIL
Thursday, May 6 ?— 7-9 PM
Don?’t miss this evening of exotic rhythms and haunting melodies featuring Jeff Jones and Briza Brazil. Jeff was first attracted to the Samba and Bossa Nova styles while in Acapulco Bay in the early nineties. The true Brazilian flavor came out later and now envelopes the sounds from Briza Brazil.

WESTERN FUSION-Rescheduled!
Tuesday, May 18 ?— 6:30 - 9:30 PM
Western Fusion is a five-piece group who really gets the audience going! Mixing their ability to play traditional country standards, along with fun contemporary country, with a mix of rock & roll, they are sure to excite any audience.

NEWSLETTER DEADLINE:
May 10, 2004 is the deadline for all information to be in the next issue. (1268 E. ****** Ave., Gilbert, AZ 85234.)