Construction Update
Weather permitting, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) will close Wilmeth Rd. beginning Monday, Feb. 6 in order to begin the reconstruction of U.S. 75 at that location. The Wilmeth Rd. bridge over U.S. 75 is expected to be closed through June. In conjunction with the closure of Wilmeth, beginning at 10 p.m. Friday, Feb. 10 through 6 a.m. Saturday morning, both directions of U.S. 75 will be closed at Wilmeth for demolition of the bridge over the highway. The demolition of the bridge will continue over the frontage roads on Wednesday, Feb. 15 beginning at 10 p.m. through 6 a.m. Thursday morning.
TxDOT will also close northbound and southbound SH 5 to through traffic at the East Fork of the Trinity River just south of Melissa on Monday, Feb. 6 through the spring. The closure is necessary to ensure the safety of the traveling public as well as accelerate the completion of the construction on the replacement bridge.
Message boards and detour signs have been placed ahead of the closure to notify and guide drivers approaching the project. TxDOT would like to thank area drivers for their continued patience and cooperation as crews work diligently to complete this vital project as soon, and as safely, as possible.
For additional transportation related information please visit the TxDOT Website www.txdot.gov or www.mckinneytexas.org/construction/Please note: Andrea Butcher is no longer assisting Wendy Franklin at Lone Star Management. Amy Roberson is the new Assistant Community Manager and her e-mail address is aroberson@lonestarmanagement.com.
Live Healthy Texas
If you have made the resolution to get fit this year, McKinney has a program to help you get started. Form a team and join the Live Healthy Texas 100 Day Challenge and track physical activity, weight loss, or both from Jan. 23 through May 1.
This online program also provides meal plans, video workouts, healthy recipes and nutrition and wellness resources. A $20 fee for each participant includes a year-long subscription to a national lifestyle magazine and a t-shirt, as well as access to all online resources. Registration is open will remain open through Feb. 6. The sign-up process is easy.
Step 1: Form a team of 2-10 individuals and appoint a team captain.
Step 2: Choose a team name and gather team members’ e-mail addresses and t-shirt sizes.
Step 3: Register. The team captain registers the team at www.livehealthytexas.org. Make sure you enter the Group ID LHTCITIZENS. The entry fee is $20 for each participant. Open the Live Healthy Texas Captains Handbook. (PDF)
Go to the Financial page to see the 2012 Budget Summary.
Go to the Financial page to see the 2012 Reserve Fund Study.
Go to the Financial Page to see the latest audit of the Villas.
Clubhouse
If you need to reserve the clubhouse for any function, please call Wendy Franklin at wfranklin@lonestarmanagement.com. Do not write on the calendar in the clubhouse.
Important Please click here for information on the Stage 3 water restrictions that will take effect on November 1, 2011.
Paint Code
Please click here for the paint code for the garage and patio doors. You may want to print it out for future reference.
Power Watch - Conservation Needed
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas, Inc. (ERCOT), system operator for the state’s bulk transmission grid, set record highs for capacity this week. The Energy Emergency Alert procedures are a progressive series of steps that allow ERCOT to bring on power from other grids if available, beginning with a Power Watch (Energy Emergency Alert Level 1).
Consumers and businesses are strongly encouraged to reduce their electricity use during peak electricity hours from 3 to 7 p.m. Contact the utility company or transmission provider listed on your electric bill for information about power outages in homes or business, or about rotating outage procedures for their area.
Wildfire prevention necessary in extreme heat, dry conditions
As North Texas continues through the relentless heat of summer, seemingly-harmless things like outdoor grilling, dragging safety chains behind a trailer or carelessly discarding a lit cigarette can start a dangerous wildfire. While some fires may be caused by acts of nature like lightning strikes, approximately 90 percent of wildfires in Texas are caused by people. The most common causes for wildfires include:
* Arson
* Campfires
* Discarding lit cigarettes
* Burning debris
* Playing with matches or fireworks
With persistent dangerous wildfire conditions predicted throughout the summer and 97 percent of the state experiencing unprecedented drought, the McKinney Fire Department urges extra caution when it comes to any outdoor activity that could cause a spark. Wildfires are dangerous and deadly, destroying not only vegetation, but threatening persons and property.
Do your part to keep Texas and McKinney safe from wildfires. For more information, visit http://txforestservice.tamu.edu/.
Open Committee Positions
The Pool Chair and the Safety Chair positions are available for those of you interested in helping the community maintain the pool facilities or working with others to ensure the safety of the community. These positions are a great way to get to know your neighbors. Eligibility: These positions are open to either renters or owners. The only restriction is that you must be current on your HOA account and in good standing with the Association. If interested, please contact Wendy Franklin at wfranklin@lonestarmanagement.com.
For Sale/For Lease Signs
Please remember that as of May 15th these signs are no longer allowed anywhere on the property and if found on the property they will be removed and hauled off.
Get Your Keys, Cards, and Visitor Parking Tags
In order to access either the pool or the clubhouse, you need a pool card. To get your card, contact Amy Roberson at aroberson@lonestarmanagement.com Please be advised that there is a $35.00 replacement charge for lost keys.
Andrea Butcher will also be your contact for visitor parking, so please contact Andrea for all visitor parking tags. Click here to view the Parking Rules.
Get Your Remotes
To access the community, you need to have gate remote. To obtain one, contact Amy Roberson
at aroberson@lonestarmanagement.com. Please be advised that there is a replacement cost of $35.00 for a lost remote.
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