CONGRATS TO YARD OF MONTH WINNERS FOR JULY & AUGUST

Congratulations to our YARD OF THE MONTH winners for JULY and AUGUST!

4104 Sun Meadows St.

4105 Staten Island Dr.

We appreciate your hard work and green thumbs!

Water Holiday for Plano Residents

PLANO RESIDENTS GRANTED ONE-TIME, ONE-DAY WATER HOLIDAY

Good news Plano! Because of your water conservation efforts, Plano residents will be granted a one-time, one-day water holiday! This is a result of water that has been sitting in tanks and pipes longer than what’s considered normal. To keep Plano’s high standards of water quality, Plano residents will be allowed to water on an off-week. Even numbered addresses will be allowed to water on Thursday, July 17. Odd numbered addresses can water on Tuesday, July 22. Thanks Plano for being WATER SMART!

GREAT BLOCK PARTY!

We hope you all enjoyed the recent Fairfax Meadows Block Party! It was a great success and we look forward to many more to come!

We would like to give a huge THANKS to fellow board member Laurie Evans for all her hard work in putting this party together. She did an amazing job and we truly appreciate all her efforts. Special thanks to Steve Evans, Laura Walker, Dori Berg, Sue Boyd and Allison Meck who worked hard  to help make this party possible!

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HAPPY 4TH OF JULY!

Wishing you a safe and happy 4th of July!

NEIGHBORHOOD STREET PARTY JUNE 28, 2014 FROM 6:00-8:00PM

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HOA MEETING TONIGHT!

FAIRFAX MEADOWS HOA MEETING

WHEN:
Thursday, June 19, 2014 at 7:30PM

WHERE:
Starbucks
Legacy & Coit (next to Tom Thumb)
3949 Legacy Rd.
Plano, TX 75023

All homeowners are welcome!

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YARD OF THE MONTH WINNERS FOR MAY & JUNE 2014

Congratulations to our YARD OF THE MONTH winners for May and June!

4025 Sun Meadows St.

4116 Fair Meadows Dr.

Your lawns look great! 

We appreciate your hard work and contribution to making Fairfax Meadows a great place to live!

HOA Meeting Reminder - Thursday 6/19/2014 @ 7:30PM

FAIRFAX MEADOWS HOA MEETING

WHEN:
Thursday, June 19, 2014 at 7:30PM

WHERE:
Starbucks
Legacy & Coit (next to Tom Thumb)
3949 Legacy Rd.
Plano, TX 75023

All homeowners are welcome!

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HOA Meeting - Thursday, June 19, 2014 @ 7:30PM

FAIRFAX MEADOWS HOA MEETING

WHEN:
Thursday, June 19, 2014 at 7:30PM

WHERE:
Starbucks
Legacy & Coit (next to Tom Thumb)
3949 Legacy Rd.
Plano, TX 75023

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Please note this is a different location for this meeting.

All homeowners are welcome and encouraged to attend!

Stage 3 Water Restrictions Continue

Stage 3 restrictions of once every other week watering with sprinklers will continue through October 31, 2014. Watering with sprinklers from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. is prohibited. The City of Plano is requiring all residential and business customers to implement these outdoor water restrictions in hopes of reducing water use by at least 10 percent and increasing awareness of ongoing water conservation efforts. For a printable watering calendar, please click on the image below.

Odd Addresses: Every other Tuesday
Even Addresses: Every other Thursday

Click on the image below for detailed watering info:

REMINDER - HOA MEETING - Wednesday, April 30th 7:30PM

FAIRFAX MEADOWS HOA MEETING

WHEN:
Wednesday, April 30, 2014 at 7:30PM

WHERE:
Starbucks
Legacy & Coit (next to Tom Thumb)
3949 Legacy Rd.
Plano, TX 75023

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Please note this is a different location for this meeting.

All homeowners are welcome and encouraged to attend!

HOA MEETING - Wednesday, April 30, 2014 at 7:30PM

FAIRFAX MEADOWS HOA MEETING

WHEN:
Wednesday, April 30, 2014 at 7:30PM

WHERE:
Starbucks
Legacy & Coit (next to Tom Thumb)
3949 Legacy Rd.
Plano, TX 75023

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Please note this is a different location for this meeting.

All homeowners are welcome and encouraged to attend!

CRIME WATCH BULLETIN

PLANO POLICE DEPARTMENT CRIME WATCH BULLETIN
 
The following event was reported to the Plano Police Department.

OFFENSE NUMBER: 61122
OFFENSE TYPE: Indecent Exposure         
LOCATION/STREET: Archgate Drive (Legacy Dr/Archgate Dr, Mapsco 556Z)
BLOCK NUMBER: 6700     
DATE: 4/9/14 (Wednesday) TIME: 11:55 a.m.       

DESCRIPTION: Witness observed the suspect in the park with no pants or underwear fondling himself.

SUSPECT INFORMATION: White male, tall, medium build, bald, wearing a black shirt wearing no pants or underwear.

VEHICLE INFORMATION: On foot.
Residents are urged to immediately call 911 upon observing any suspicious person, vehicle, or circumstance.

If you have any information regarding suspicious persons or activity in your area, please call the Plano Police Department at (972) 424-5678.

Every Other Week Watering Has Been Extended Through April

 

City of Plano Extends Every Other Week Watering Through April

Plano City Council has extended the once every other week watering schedule until April 30. The only change for April is that watering with sprinklers is no longer allowed between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Get the latest calendar.

FAIRFAX MEADOWS HOA MEETING

FAIRFAX MEADOWS HOA MEETING

WHEN:
Thursday, March 27, 2014 at 7:30PM

WHERE: 
Carpenter Park Recreation Center
Art Room - 1st Floor
6701 Coit Rd.
Plano, TX 75024

All homeowners are welcome and encouraged to attend!

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

WISHING ALL OF YOU A SAFE AND HAPPY HOLIDAY SEASON!

FMHOA Annual Dues Notice

Homeowners:

FMHOA Annual Homeowner Association Dues are due on the following schedule:

If paid by:

November 30, 2013   -- $120.00 

December 31, 2013   -- $145.00

Make checks payable to: "FMHOA"

Dues will continue to be assessed a $25 per month late charge in accordance with the HOA Covenants.

Please drop off or mail checks to:

Raul Mercado - Treasurer
4101 Staten Island
Plano, TX 75024

Please indicate your address with payment.

Thank you!

Winter Stage Three Watering Restrictions Now in Effect in Plano

Plano remains under Stage 3 water conservation measures and it is time to transition to our winter watering schedule. Under the winter schedule, residential and commercial customers are allowed to water with sprinklers once every other week.

Odd addresses may water every other Tuesday beginning Nov. 5. Even addresses may water every other Thursday beginning Nov. 14. To help you adjust to the new schedule, which will remain through March 2014, the City has prepared a watering calendar with guidelines for outdoor water use on the water page.

The winter schedule allows you to water any time of day on your designated watering day. Planting cool season grasses, such as rye grass, will remain prohibited. We share our water supply with other North Texas Municipal Water District member cities who are taking similar conservation measures. Your cooperation is critical to avoiding more stringent water restrictions

REMINDER - ANNUAL MEETING Wednesday, October 30, 2013 at 7:30PM

FAIRFAX MEADOWS HOMEOWNER'S ASSOCIATION ANNUAL MEETING

WHEN:  WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2013 at 7:30PM

WHERE:  Carpenter Park Recreation Center - Art Room  - 6701 Coit Rd. Plano, TX 75024

At this meeting we will go over the budget for 2014, select the new HOA board and go over neighborhood business. As always, participation is very important. We have a great need for homeowners to volunteer for the board.

Information and proxies will be placed in all homeowner's mailboxes with this information in the next few days. If you are unable to attend please designate someone from the board on your proxy to place your vote for FMHOA business and place in the basket on the front porch or mailbox at 4120 Sun Meadows St. by 7:00PM, October 29th (the night before the meeting).

We look forward to seeing all of you at the meeting!

FMHOA Annual Meeting - October 30, 2013 7:30PM

FAIRFAX MEADOWS HOMEOWNER'S ASSOCIATION ANNUAL MEETING

WHEN:  WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2013 at 7:30PM

WHERE:  Carpenter Park Recreation Center - Art Room  - 6701 Coit Rd. Plano, TX 75024

At this meeting we will go over the budget for 2014, select the new HOA board and go over neighborhood business. As always, participation is very important. We have a great need for homeowners to volunteer for the board.

Information and proxies will be placed in all homeowner's mailboxes with this information in the next few days. If you are unable to attend please designate someone from the board on your proxy to place your vote for FMHOA business and place in the basket on the front porch or mailbox at 4120 Sun Meadows St. by 7:00PM, October 29th (the night before the meeting).

We look forward to seeing all of you at the meeting!

Stage 3 Water Restrictions begin June 1st

Effective June 1, 2013 the City of Plano will implement Stage 3 water conservation measures allowing for once a week watering until further notice. The City of Plano will require all residential and business customers to implement these outdoor water restrictions in hopes of reducing water use by at least 10 percent and increasing awareness of ongoing water conservation efforts. Watering from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. will still be prohibited. A complete list of Stage 3 water restrictions is available at www.plano.gov

 

 

Odd Addresses:   Tuesdays Beginning June 4 

Even Addresses:   Thursdays Beginning June 6 

 

 

The FMHOA Board spoke with the City of Plano this week and verified that along with the once a week sprinkler watering restrictions you may water by hand held hose or soaker hose up to 2 hours a day as needed. Let's all follow these new water conservation restrictions while at the same time making the extra effort to keep our lawns and homes in tip top shape!

FMHOA Meeting Tonight at 8:00PM

FAIRFAX MEADOWS HOA MEETING

WHEN:
Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at 8:00PM

WHERE: 
Carpenter Park Recreation Center
Multi-Purpose Room - 1st Floor
6701 Coit Rd.
Plano, TX 75024

Here is a link to the  Meeting Agenda/Minutes

Hope you can make it!

REMINDER - FMHOA MEETING March 27th 8:00PM

FAIRFAX MEADOWS HOA MEETING

WHEN:
Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at 8:00PM

WHERE: 
Carpenter Park Recreation Center
Multi-Purpose Room - 1st Floor
6701 Coit Rd.
Plano, TX 75024

We hope to see you there!

FAIRFAX MEADOWS HOA MEETING

FAIRFAX MEADOWS HOA MEETING

WHEN:
Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at 8:00PM

WHERE: 
Carpenter Park Recreation Center
Multi-Purpose Room - 1st Floor
6701 Coit Rd.
Plano, TX 75024

All homeowners are welcome and encouraged to attend!

Neighborhood Repairs

Many of you may have noticed that some of the tree lights and the Fairfax Meadows sign light at the Sun Meadows entrance are not working. We have contacted the lighting company and they will be out this week to make repairs.

We have also been in contact with the City of Plano to do repairs to the brick wall along the alley of Fair Valley Way. They have assured us we are on the list for repairs and have asked us to be patient as they have many brick wall repairs going on in the City of Plano.

Watering Guideline Changes

Per the City of Plano:

Effective immediately, the City of Plano will allow irrigation between the hours of 10am and 6pm through March 1st to reduce icing of streets and sidewalks during winter months. All other Stage 2 watering restrictions remain in place including restriction to two days per week.
 

Water restrictions are expected to continue through 2013 due to low lake levels. Everyone is encouraged to operate irrigation systems manually in order to provide efficient and cost-effective watering.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Wishing you and yours a happy and healthy NEW YEAR!

FMHOA ANNUAL DUES REMINDER

Homeowners:

FMHOA Annual Homeowner Association Dues are due on the following schedule:

If paid by:
 

December 15, 2012 -- $120.00 

January 15, 2013 -- $145.00

Make checks payable to: "FMHOA"

Dues will continue to be assessed a $25 per month late charge in accordance with the HOA Covenants.

Please drop off or mail checks to:

Raul Mercado - Treasurer
4101 Staten Island
Plano, TX 75024

Please indicate your address with payment.

Thank you!

FMHOA ANNUAL HOMEOWNER'S MEETING - REMINDER

FAIRFAX MEADOWS HOMEOWNER'S ASSOCIATION ANNUAL MEETING

WHEN:  THURSDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2012 at 8:00PM

WHERE:  Carpenter Park Recreation Center  - 6701 Coit Rd. Plano, TX 75024

At this meeting we will go over the budget for 2013, discuss new business and select the new HOA board.  As always, participation is very important. We need homeowners to volunteer for the board if at all possible

Proxies have been mailed out to all homeowner's.  If you are unable to attend please designate someone from the board on your proxy to place your vote for FMHOA business and place in the basket or mailbox at 4120 Sun Meadows St. by 6:00PM, October 18th.

A copy of the FMHOA Homeowner 2012 Proxy can be printed if needed. Click the link below to access and print the proxy.

FMHOA Homeowner 2012 Proxy

We look forward to seeing all of you at the meeting!

FMHOA ANNUAL MEETING - Reminder

FAIRFAX MEADOWS HOMEOWNER'S ASSOCIATION ANNUAL MEETING

WHEN:  OCTOBER 18, 2012 at 8:00PM

WHERE:  Carpenter Park Recreation Center  - 6701 Coit Rd. Plano, TX 75024

At this meeting we will go over the budget for 2013 and select the new HOA board. As always, participation is very important. We need homeowners to volunteer for the board if at all possible.

Information and proxies will be placed in all homeowner's mailboxes with this information in the next few days. If you are unable to attend please designate someone from the board on your proxy to place your vote for FMHOA business and place in the basket or mailbox at 4120 Sun Meadows St. by 6:00PM, October 18th.

A copy of the FMHOA Homeowner 2012 Proxy can be printed if needed. Click the link below to access and print the proxy.

FMHOA Homeowner 2012 Proxy

We look forward to seeing all of you at the meeting!

FMHOA ANNUAL HOMEOWNER'S MEETING

FAIRFAX MEADOWS HOMEOWNER'S ASSOCIATION ANNUAL MEETING

WHEN:  OCTOBER 18, 2012 at 8:00PM

WHERE:  Carpenter Park Recreation Center  - 6701 Coit Rd. Plano, TX 75024

At this meeting we will go over the budget for 2013 and select the new HOA board. As always, participation is very important. We need homeowners to volunteer for the board if at all possible.

Information and proxies will be placed in all homeowner's mailboxes with this information in the next few days. If you are unable to attend please designate someone from the board on your proxy to place your vote for FMHOA business and place in the basket or mailbox at 4120 Sun Meadows St. by 6:00PM, October 18th.

We look forward to seeing all of you at the meeting!

The Importance of Watering Your Lawn

The Texas heat is taking a toll on all us and especially our lawns this time of year. It is especially important to keep our lawns and other landscaping watered on a regular basis. Per the City of Plano's regulations we are currently allowed to water our lawns twice per week and use soaker hoses and hand watering as needed. Of course, healthy, watered lawns make our homes look so much better and protects our property value, but there are several other reasons that regular watering is necessary. Keeping your lawn watered protects your home's foundation. A cracked foundation due to dry ground shifting can be extremely costly. Keeping your lawn watered on a regular basis is also a common courtesy to your neighbors who are trying to keep their lawns watered and healthy as well.  Finally, watering your lawn and landscaping on a regular basis and keeping your lawn alive and attractive is a requirement of your Fairfax Meadows Homeowner's Association Covenant's and By-Laws. Let's all do our best to keep things alive and well during these hot summer months! Happy Watering!

Neighborhood Landscape Update #2

A second chemical treatment will be applied to the red tip photinias at the front of the neighborhood in the next few days. The landscape company believes this is the best plan to make sure no residual disease is left. The cost of these two treatments is far less costly than having to replace all the shrubs if they were to become sick and die. We are hopeful this treatment will save the shrubs.

Neighborhood Landscape Update #1

As many of you may have noticed, a few of the red tip photinias at the front of neighborhood have lost their leaves. After consulting with the neighborhood landscape company it was recommended to the FMHOA Board that the shrubs be treated for disease. This was done today, July 16, 2012. The landscape company hopes that this will help the diseased shrubs recover and prevent the spread of disease to the other shrubs.

CRIME WATCH BULLETIN

The following event was reported to the Plano Police Department.

OFFENSE NUMBER: 2012- 121192

OFFENSE TYPE: Suspicious Person

LOCATION/STREET: Tweedsgate Dr./Staten Island Dr. (N. of Legacy Dr. between Ohio Dr/Coit Rd, Mapsco 556R)

DATE: 7/2/12 (Monday) TIME: 9:00 a.m.          

DESCRIPTION: The adult female was walking in the area of Tweedsgate Drive and Staten Island Drive when the suspect approached her and made several lewd comments to her.  The suspect followed the victim for a short while then left the area.  Officers checked the area but were unable to locate the suspect.

SUSPECT INFORMATION: White Middle Eastern male, mid to late teens, medium build, last seen wearing black shorts and a tan t-shirt.

VEHICLE INFORMATION: On foot.

Residents are urged to immediately call 911 upon observing any suspicious person, vehicle, or circumstance.

If you have any information regarding suspicious persons or activity in your area, please call the Plano Police Department at (972) 424-5678.

HOA MEETING TONIGHT!

Just a quick reminder about tonight's Fairfax Meadows HOA Meeting

WHERE:  Carpenter Park Recreation Center 6701 Coit Road Plano TX, 75024
WHEN:   Tuesday - June 26, 2012 - 7:30PM

All homeowners are welcome and encouraged to attend! We look forward to seeing you all 

Here is a link to the Meeting Agenda/Minutes.

Fairfax Meadows HOA Meeting - June 26th 7:30PM

Fairfax Meadows HOA Meeting

WHEN: Tuesday, June 26, 2012 at 7:30PM

WHERE: Carpenter Park Recreation Center, 6701 Coit Rd., Plano, TX 75024

All homeowners are welcome and encouraged to attend!

Twice Weekly Watering Resumes June 1st

Beginning June 1, Plano residents can operate sprinklers twice weekly as the City of Plano steps back to Stage 2 water conservation measures. The Stage 2 watering schedule allows odd addresses to water on Tuesday and Friday; while even addresses water on Monday and Thursday. Even with the loosening of the schedule, watering is still not allowed between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. During the weeks we have rain, please turn off your sprinkler system. Foundations, new landscaping, first year plantings of shrubs and trees may be watered within a 10-feet radius of their trunk for up to two hours any day by a hand-held hose, a soaker hose or a dedicated zone using a low-flow irrigation system. Watering twice a week is optional, and you can choose to stick to once-a-week watering. The city offers a variety of free classes to help you conserve water year round. Thank you for cooperating in the City of Plano’s ongoing effort to conserve water. For more information, visit www.plano.gov/water.

Keeping Our Neighborhood Clean

A clean neighborhood is good for the environment, beneficial for residents, and helps to grow property values and community investment. Cleaning up any trash, debris and old newspapers goes a long way in making our neighborhood a beautiful place to live and is a guideline of our HOA Covenants and By-Laws. Old newspapers left in yards for days and/or weeks at a time is unsightly and can also be a signal to criminals that no one is home and make a home a target to burglary. Let's all work together to keep our properties neat and tidy!

Good neighbor tip and it's the law!

Spring has arrived and its time to start doing lawn work again. Remember, if you don't bag your lawn clippings, you or your lawn crew should blow them back up into your own yard to serve as healthy mulch. Blowing or raking the clippings into the street or sewer system is against HOA rules/regulations as well as City of Plano ordinances.

Watch your mailbox for our FMHOA yearly newsletter to arrive soon!

Happy Mowing!

Once Weekly Watering Returns APRIL 3, 2012

Once Weekly Watering Returns April 3

The City of Plano is pleased to announce that residents can return to watering one time a week beginning April 3. Under the new watering schedule, odd addresses can operate irrigation watering (such as sprinklers) on Tuesdays and even addresses can do so on Thursdays. No watering with sprinklers is allowed between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. During the weeks we have rain, please turn off sprinkler systems. Foundations, new landscaping, first year plantings of shrubs and trees may be watered within a 10-feet radius of their trunk for up to two hours any day by a hand-held hose, a soaker hose or a dedicated zone using a low-flow irrigation system. Thank you for cooperating in the City of Plano’s ongoing effort to conserve water.

For more information or the original article please follow this link:

http://plano.gov/Water/Pages/default.aspx

VACATION SAFETY SCHOOL

No cost Vacation Safety School for children ages 6-9 who reside in Plano!

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FMHOA MEETING TONIGHT!

REMINDER!

FAIRFAX MEADOWS HOA MEETING TONIGHT

WHEN: Thursday, March 1, 2012 at 8:00PM

WHERE: Carpenter Park Recreation Center, 6701 Coit Rd., Plano, TX 75024

REMINDER: Fairfax Meadows HOA Meeting

Just a quick note to remind all Fairfax Meadows homeowners of the upcoming Fairfax Meadows Homeowner's Association meeting.

Please join us:

WHEN: Thursday, March 1, 2012 at 8:00PM

WHERE: Carpenter Park Recreation Center, 6701 Coit Rd., Plano, TX 75024

Please note the meeting agenda in the post below.

Fairfax Meadows HOA Meeting

Fairfax Meadows Homeowner's Association Meeting:

WHEN: Thursday, March 1, 2012 at 8:00PM

WHERE: Carpenter Park Recreation Center, 6701 Coit Rd., Plano, TX 75024

All Fairfax Meadows Homeowners are welcome to attend. Here is the link to the Agenda for the meeting on March 1, 2012, which will be a living document and become the minutes of the meeting

City to Remove Split Rail Fence - Feedback Requested

Homeowners:

We recently contacted the City of Plano requesting maintenance repairs to the split rail fence along High Plains Dr. and Preston Ridge Trail in our neighborhood. The City of Plano informed us that due to cost issues they plan on removing the fence all together. They say it is too costly to maintain.

We would like to get your feedback on this issue and any feelings you might have regarding the City's removal of the fence. The main issues you might keep in mind would be:

- The fence was originally installed to discourage vehicle traffic across Preston Ridge Trail when our subdivision was still developing. This most likely would not be an issue any more.

- We want the neighborhood to maintain a nice look and feel.

- We want to maintain or increase property value.


We would also like to get your feedback on these possible ways of dealing with the issue:

1. Do nothing and just let the fence be removed.

2. Keep the fence but have the FMHOA maintain its upkeep. This of course would require an increase in HOA dues.

3. Replace the fence with trees and an irrigation system. This would also require an increase in HOA dues or a special assessment. We would also need to speak with the City regarding tapping into a water source. We would need to delay the planting of the trees until the City has lifted the water restrictions.

If you have any alternative ideas we would appreciate hearing from you.

Please send any ideas/feedback to fairfaxmeadowshoa@gmail.com

We look forward to hearing from you and will keep you posted on this developing issue here on the FMHOA website!

Thank you!

Neighborhood Status Update

A request has been put in with the neighborhood lighting company to repair lights in the trees along Coit Rd. and at the Sun Meadows St. entrance. We hope to have these repairs taken care of promptly.

Neighborhood Status Update

Keep an eye on this neighborhood blog for frequent updates and goings on in the neighborhood. We will be keeping you posted on any new business or happenings in Fairfax Meadows.

We are currently in touch with the City of Plano regarding the split rail fence along the green belt that requires a few repairs at this time. We are also speaking to the City of Plano regarding inspection and repairs to the brick wall along Coit Rd.

Please make sure to get your 2012 HOA dues paid if you haven't done so already. Avoid any further late fees by getting your check to Raul Mercado as soon as possible. If you have questions, please contact Dan Douglass - FMHOA President at fairfaxmeadowshoa@gmail.com.

Looking forward to a great year here in Fairfax Meadows! Glad to have you all as neighbors!

Happy New Year!

We hope your new year is off to a terrific start! Let's make 2012 a great year here in Fairfax Meadows!

CRIME WATCH BULLETIN

The following event was reported to the Plano Police Department.

OFFENSE NUMBER: 2011- 195305
OFFENSE TYPE: Attempted Burglary-Habitation
LOCATION/STREET: Eastleigh Dr. (W. of Coit Rd between Hedgcoxe Rd/McDermott Dr, Mapsco 557J)
BLOCK NUMBER: 4100
DATE: 10/27/11 (Thursday) TIME: Between 9:15am & 11:30am

DESCRIPTION: A neighbor observed the vehicle pull up and park in front of the victim’s house. One of the occupants of the vehicle got out of it and walked up to the house and rang the doorbell. The suspect came back to the vehicle and it drove away. A few short minutes later the victim’s residential alarm went off. Upon investigation the victim’s back door had been forced open.

SUSPECT INFORMATION: Two white males, no other description.

VEHICLE INFORMATION: White SUV type vehicle.

Residents are urged to immediately call 911 upon observing any suspicious person, vehicle, or circumstance.

If you have any information regarding suspicious persons or activity in your area, please call the Plano Police Department at (972) 424-5678.

Please join www.crimereports.com to receive information about what is happening in your neighborhood.

CRIME WATCH BULLETIN

The following event was reported to the Plano Police Department.

OFFENSE NUMBER: Various
OFFENSE TYPE: Criminal Mischief
LOCATION/STREET: See below
DATE: 10/24/11 to Present

DESCRIPTION: From 10-24-11 to the present we have received at least 18 reported incidents of tires being slashed in an area mainly between Custer Road/Coit Road (east to west) and Legacy Drive to Parker Road (north to south). Tires are being slashed with some sort of cutting instrument generally on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays during the hours of darkness.

Residents are urged to immediately call 911 upon observing any suspicious person, vehicle, or circumstance.

If you have any information regarding suspicious persons or activity in your area, please call the Plano Police Department at (972) 424-5678.

Please join www.crimereports.com to receive information about what is happening in your neighborhood.

STATE 3 WATER CONSERVATION MEASURES NOW IN EFFECT

Stage 3 Water Conservation Measures Now in Effect
City encourages residents to turn sprinkler systems “off”

Stage 3 conservation measures begin November 1 and the City of Plano and north Texas area needs your help to conserve water as the drought continues and lake levels fall to extremely low levels. Every drop counts to ensure we have necessary water supplies for the future.

Beginning Tuesday, November 1 watering will be restricted to once every other week so please turn your timer systems off and operate them manually if needed. Lawn grasses go dormant during the fall and winter season. They will naturally go brown and do not need water. The watering schedule by address is:

· Even number Every Other Thursday beginning Nov. 3
· Odd number Every Other Tuesday beginning Nov. 8

· Watering is prohibited between 10:00am-6:00pm

Hydro-mulching, hydro-seeding and sprigging is prohibited. Planting of cool season grasses (i.e. rye) is also prohibited. No hosing of paved areas, buildings or windows and No use of ornamental fountains or outdoor amenities which use treated water will be allowed.

Swimming pools may not be drained or refilled, except to replace normal water loss.

Hand watering of trees, foundations and landscaping less than one year old is acceptable for a maximum of two hours per day on any day. Low flow irrigation, such as drip systems, are acceptable for use at any time.

For more information please visit www.plano.gov/water.

REMINDER: Fairfax Meadows Annual Homeowner's Meeting

WHEN: Thursday, October 27, 2011 at 7:00PM

WHERE: Carpenter Park Recreation Center, 6701 Coit Rd., Plano, TX 75024

Special Guest, Officer Christopher Bianez with the Plano Police Crime Prevention Unit will be speaking on Property Safety and answering questions for the first part of the evening.

Also on the agenda:

* Select the new board and go over next year's budget.
* Vote to increase dues to $120 to cover expenses.
* Discuss new business.


IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO ATTEND THIS MEETING, PLEASE COMPLETE AND RETURN THE 2011 PROXY TO 4120 SUN MEADOWS ST. BY 5:00PM, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2011 (PLEASE PLACE IN MAILBOX OR BASKET ON FRONT PORCH).

We hope to see everyone there!

Stage 3 Water Conservation Measures will be implemented on November 1st

The North Texas Municipal Water District has asked all cities to enter Stage 3 conservation measures beginning November 1. The City of Plano needs your help to increase our conservation of water as the drought continues and lake levels fall to substantially low levels.

Beginning Tuesday, November 1st watering will be restricted to once every other week.

· Even number Every Other Thursday beginning Nov. 3
· Odd number Every Other Tuesday beginning Nov. 8

Watering is prohibited between 10:00am-6:00pm.

Hydro-mulching, hydro-seeding and sprigging will be prohibited. Planting of cool season grasses (i.e. rye) is also prohibited. No hosing of paved areas, buildings or windows and No use of ornamental fountains or outdoor amenities which use treated water will be allowed. Swimming pools may not be drained or refilled, except to replace normal water loss.

All existing variances will expire November 1st. Application must be re-made under Stage 3.

For more information please visit www.plano.gov/water.

FMHOA Annual Homeowner's Meeting

WHEN: Thursday, October 27, 2011 at 7:00PM

WHERE: Carpenter Park Recreation Center, 6701 Coit Rd., Plano, TX 75024

Special Guest, Officer Christopher Bianez with the Plano Police Crime Prevention Unit will be speaking on Property Safety and answering questions for the first part of the evening.

Also on the agenda:

* Select the new board and go over next year's budget.
* Vote to increase dues to $120 to cover expenses.
* Discuss new business.

We encourage everyone to attend!

If you are unable to attend this meeting, please complete and return the 2011 Proxy (that will be left in your mailbox) to 4120 Sun Meadows St. by 5:00PM, Thursday, October 27, 2011 (please place in basket on front porch).

We hope to see everyone there!

CHANGES TO PLANO WATER RESTRICTIONS - Effective August 23, 2011

Per the City of Plano:

Stage 2 Water Conservation CHANGES
Effective August 23, 2011

Over the past several weeks, the City has received a lot of resident feedback on the water map designed for watering restrictions in Stage 2. The water map was made in the best interest of the water system, however considering the needs of the residents and taking a different look at our water system, we have made a change to the watering restrictions. We realize the water map was in place for a very short period of time, but providing a timely response to your concerns was necessary in this case. Last night the Plano City Council adopted a different approach to watering restrictions, while continuing to limit watering to 2 days per week.

New Residential Watering Restrictions – Effective August 23, 2011

In order to achieve the 5% reduction in use, residential irrigation watering should be programmed for two days per week based on the building’s address.

· Even number Monday and Thursday
· Odd number Tuesday and Friday

Watering is prohibited between 10:00am-6:00pm.

The City is allowing time for residents to make the necessary adjustments to irrigation controllers prior to any enforcement action.

Hand watering and the use of soaker hoses or drip irrigation provides property owners with a means to protect their foundation, plant materials, and other outdoor assets. This practice is acceptable at any time on any day of the week, provided there is no run off. The refilling of swimming pools continues to be acceptable in Stage 2.

For additional information on water conservation measures visit www.plano.gov/water.

PLANO ENTERS STAGE 2 WATER RESTRICTIONS ON AUGUST 19, 2011

At the direction of the North Texas Municipal Water District, the City of Plano will be entering into Stage 2 Water Conservation Measures on August 19th. Stage 2 measures should achieve a reduction in water usage of 5%. A city-wide limit to landscape watering of only two days per week will be enacted. Our neighborhood, Fairfax Meadows, is in Zone 5. We may water on Tuesday mornings and Friday evenings. Please consult the map above for specific hours allowed (click on the map for an enlarged view).

LOST DOG!!!

Have you seen this little dog? She has been missing from 7220 Sage Meadow Way since 1:45PM yesterday afternoon. Her name is Abbey Stone and she is a Westie. She is not wearing her collar but is well groomed and microchipped. If you see her or know anything please contact the owner, Lisha Stone, at (972) 491-0130 or (469) 952-7478. Thanks for your help!

Happy 4th of July!

Wishing you a fun and safe holiday weekend!

CRIME WATCH BULLETIN

The following event was reported to the Plano Police Department.

OFFENSE NUMBER: 2011-105277
OFFENSE TYPE: Suspicious Person
LOCATION/STREET: Covington Ln. (Custer Rd./Crossbend Rd., Mapsco 658E)
BLOCK NUMBER: 2200
DATE: 6/16/11 (Thursday) TIME: 7:24pm

DESCRIPTION: The suspect came to the victim's door asking if she wanted to sign up for the "Federal Energy Grant" to save money on her electric bill. The suspect wanted to see her electric bill from last month. When told she no longer had it, the suspect asked to see her check book where she'd written the check to the electric company. The victim thought this was a scam and did not take the bait. She felt the suspect was possible casing her house for a future burglary.

SUSPECT INFORMATION: Hispanic male, mid to late 20’s, last seen wearing a dark shirt, khaki pants and leather shoes.

VEHICLE INFORMATION: Dark colored older model sedan.

Residents are urged to immediately call 911 upon observing any suspicious person, vehicle, or circumstance.

If you have any information regarding suspicious persons or activity in your area, please call the Plano Police Department at (972) 424-5678.

CRIME WATCH BULLETIN

The following event was reported to the Plano Police Department.

OFFENSE NUMBER: 2011-102516
OFFENSE TYPE: Robbery
LOCATION/STREET: Ohio Dr. (Ohio Dr./Hedgcoxe Rd., Mapsco 556Y)
BLOCK NUMBER: 8000
DATE: 6/13/11(Monday) TIME: 7:30am

DESCRIPTION: The female victim was about to back out of her garage when the suspect vehicle pulled up blocking her in the driveway. The two suspects got out of the black 2 door suspect vehicle, approached the victim and robbed her. After the robbery, the victim attempted to follow the vehicle but lost it. The offense happened in an apartment complex.


SUSPECT INFORMATION: The two suspects were described as black males, no other description.

VEHICLE INFORMATION: Black two door vehicle.

Residents are urged to immediately call 911 upon observing any suspicious person, vehicle, or circumstance.

If you have any information regarding suspicious persons or activity in your area, please call the Plano Police Department at (972) 424-5678.

Please join www.crimereports.com to receive information about what is happening in your neighborhood.

HAPPY SPRING!

Watch your mailbox for the 2011 FMHOA spring newsletter!

CRIME WATCH BULLETIN

The following event was reported to the Plano Police Department.

OFFENSE NUMBER: 2011-31119
OFFENSE TYPE: Aggravated Robbery
LOCATION/STREET: Gordon Oaks Dr. (Alma Dr./Legacy Dr., Mapsco 558Z)
BLOCK NUMBER: 1000
DATE: 2/24/11 (Thursday) TIME: 11:35pm

DESCRIPTION: Resident ignored repeated ringing of his doorbell. Upon looking out peephole, observed a dark complexion male wearing black clothing. The resident went upstairs to see if he could observe a vehicle outside, but saw none. Upon coming back downstairs the resident's back door window was shattered and the suspects made entry into the resident's home.

Upon seeing the resident on the stairs, suspect #1 displayed a weapon and the resident ran upstairs and hid until police arrived.

A witness in the area reported that a gold 4-door Crown Victoria fled the area at a high rate of speed.

SUSPECT INFORMATION: 1) White male, late teens to early 20’s; 2) White or Hispanic Male, 17-25 years of age; 3) Black male, 17-25 years of age.

VEHICLE INFORMATION: Gold four door possibly a Chevrolet Caprice or Crown Victoria.

Residents are urged to immediately call 911 upon observing any suspicious person, vehicle, or circumstance.

If you have any information regarding suspicious persons or activity in your area, please call the Plano Police Department at (972) 424-5678.

Missing Bicycle

We received a report of a missing bicycle from the garage of 7208 Valley Bend Way. The missing bike is a new, boy's Dyno NFX with a black and blue body. If you have any information or see this bicycle please contact the homeowners at this address. Thanks!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

WISHING YOU AND YOURS A VERY
HAPPY & HEALTHY NEW YEAR!!!

Coyote Sighting

There have been two coyote sightings in the Fairfax Meadows neighborhood in the last two days - one on Sun Meadows and another on the walking trail at the west end of our neighborhood. We don't feel there is any need for alarm but would like to caution you to be aware of your surroundings. Below is an article from the City of Plano website which offers advice on how to handle this situation:

If you have a coyote sighting in your neighborhood:

Do's

• Do keep small dogs and cats inside at night.
• Do keep the covers secured on your trash receptacles.
• Do keep your dog and cat on a leash (as required by city ordinance).
• Do contact Animal Services if you spot a coyote in your neighborhood.
• Do try to consider that they were here first.

Don’ts

• Do not feed your pets on the back porch.
• Do not walk your small dog in wooded areas.
• Do not approach, chase, make noises at, chunk rocks or otherwise taunt a wandering coyote.
• Do not approach a coyote if it appears trapped, injured, or sick. Contact Animal Services.
• Do not ever try to touch a coyote.

Written by Jim Dunlap & Tammy Welch, Living Material Center

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

Wishing you joy and peace
this holiday season!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!

Fairfax Meadows Homeowners Association

wishes you and yours a very HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

FMHOA ANNUAL DUES REMINDER

Homeowners:

FMHOA Annual Homeowner Association Dues are due on the following schedule:

If paid by:

November 31, 2010 -- $100.00
December 31, 2010 -- $125.00

Make checks payable to: "FMHOA"

Dues will continue to be assessed a $25 per month late charge in accordance with the HOA Covenants.

Please drop off or mail checks to:

Raul Mercado - Treasurer
4101 Staten Island
Plano, TX 75024

Please indicate your address with payment.

Thank you!

CRIME WATCH BULLETIN

CRIME WATCH BULLETIN

PLANO POLICE DEPARTMENT

The following event was reported to the Plano Police Department.

OFFENSE NUMBER: Various

OFFENSE TYPE: Theft - $1,500 to $20,000 (tires & wheels)

LOCATION/STREET: Various locations throughout the City

DATE: Since the beginning of October 2010

DESCRIPTION: Since the beginning of October 2010 several tire and wheel theft offenses have been reported. Tires and wheels have been taken from newer model GM SUV’s and the vehicles left on landscaping blocks.

SUSPECT INFORMATION: None

VEHICLE INFORMATION: Possible a small tan vehicle.

If you have any information regarding suspicious persons or activity in your area, please call the Plano Police Department at (972) 424-5678.

REMINDER: FMHOA ANNUAL MEETING

Just a quick reminder that our Annual FMHOA Meeting is this Thursday, October 21, 2010 at 7:30 PM. Please join us at the Carpenter Park Recreation Center at 6701 Coit Rd. Plano, TX 75024.

If you are unable to join us please remember to drop your proxy vote off at 4120 Sun Meadows St. by 6PM on Thursday, October 21, 2010.

Hope to see you there!

Fairfax Meadows HOA Annual Meeting

FAIRFAX MEADOWS
HOMEOWNER'S ASSOCIATION
ANNUAL MEETING

OCTOBER 21, 2010 at 7:30PM

Carpenter Park Recreation Center
6701 Coit Rd.
Plano, TX 75024

At this meeting we will go over the budget for 2011 and select the new HOA board. As always, participation is very important. We need homeowners to volunteer for the board if at all possible. Without enough participation there is the possibility that management of the FMHOA would need to be turned over to a third-party management company which would then alleviate the need for volunteers but would increase our yearly HOA dues dramatically.

Information and proxies have been placed in all homeowner's mailboxes with this information. If you are unable to attend please designate someone from the board on your proxy to place your vote for FMHOA business and place in the basket or mailbox at 4120 Sun Meadows St. by 6:00PM, October 21st.

We look forward to seeing all of you at the meeting!

CRIME WATCH BULLETIN

CRIME WATCH BULLETIN

PLANO POLICE DEPARTMENT

The following event was reported to the Plano Police Department.

OFFENSE NUMBER: 2010-180532

OFFENSE TYPE: Robbery

LOCATION/STREET: Preston Road (Preston Rd/McDermott Rd, Map 556F)

BLOCK NUMBER: 8700

DATE: 9/3/10 (Friday) TIME: 5:55pm

DESCRIPTION: The female victim had just left a retail business establishment and was getting into her vehicle when the suspect approached her from behind and took her purse. The suspect then ran to the white vehicle and sped off northbound on Hwy. 121 service road.

SUSPECT INFORMATION: White male, 20-30 years of age, 5’8”-5’10”, 150-160lbs, medium build, last seen wearing a red and black striped shirt and black shorts.

VEHICLE INFORMATION: White Nissan Altima with Texas plates.

If you have any information regarding suspicious persons or activity in your area, please call the Plano Police Department at (972) 424-5678.

UPDATE: ONCOR Meeting - August 18th, 2010

Another ONCOR Meeting about the new substation has been scheduled for Wednesday, August 18, 2010 at the Carpenter Park Recreation Center (Preschool Room) from 6:30PM to 8:00PM.

The discussion will focus on the walls and landscaping surrounding the substation. Concerned homeowners are encouraged to attend.

ASPCA Hot Weather Tips For Your Furry Friends

We all love spending the long, sunny days of summer outdoors with our furry companions, but being overeager in hot weather can spell danger, warn ASPCA experts.

"Even the healthiest pets can suffer from dehydration, heat stroke and sunburn if overexposed to the heat," says Dr. Lila Miller, ASPCA Vice President of Veterinary Outreach, "and heat stroke can be fatal if not treated promptly."

Take these simple precautions, provided by ASPCA experts, to help prevent your pet from overheating. And if you suspect your pet is suffering from heat stroke, get help from your veterinarian immediately.

Visit the Vet

A visit to the veterinarian for a spring or early summer check-up is a must. Make sure your pets get tested for heartworm if they aren't on year-round preventive medication. Do parasites bug your animal companions? Ask your doctor to recommend a safe flea and tick control program.

Made in the Shade

Pets can get dehydrated quickly, so give them plenty of fresh, clean water when it's hot outdoors. Make sure your pets have a shady place to get out of the sun, be careful to not over-exercise them, and keep them indoors when it's extremely hot.

Know the Warning Signs

According to Dr. Lila Miller, ASPCA Vice President of Veterinary Outreach, "symptoms of overheating in pets include excessive panting or difficulty breathing, increased heart and respiratory rate, drooling, mild weakness, stupor or even collapse. They can also include seizures, bloody diarrhea and vomit along with an elevated body temperature of over 104 degrees." Animals with flat faces, like Pugs and Persian cats, are more susceptible to heat stroke since they cannot pant as effectively. These pets, along with the elderly, the overweight, and those with heart or lung diseases, should be kept cool in air-conditioned rooms as much as possible.

No Parking!

Never leave your animals alone in a parked vehicle. "On a hot day, a parked car can become a furnace in no time—even with the windows open—which could lead to fatal heat stroke," says Dr. Louise Murray, Director of Medicine at ASPCA Bergh Memorial Animal Hospital. Also, leaving pets unattended in cars in extreme weather is illegal in several states.

Make a Safe Splash

Do not leave pets unsupervised around a pool—not all dogs are good swimmers. Introduce your pets to water gradually and make sure they wear flotation devices when on boats. Rinse your dog off after swimming to remove chlorine or salt from his fur, and try to keep your dog from drinking pool water, which contains chlorine and other chemicals that could cause stomach upset.

Screen Test

"During warmer months, the ASPCA sees an increase in injured animals as a result of High-Rise Syndrome, which occurs when pets—mostly cats—fall out of windows or doors and are seriously or fatally injured," says Dr. Murray. "Pet owners need to know that this is completely preventable if they take simple precautions." Keep all unscreened windows or doors in your home closed and make sure adjustable screens are tightly secured.

Summer Style

Giving your dog a lightweight summer haircut helps prevent overheating. Shave down to a one-inch length, never to the skin, so your dog still has some protection from the sun. Brushing cats more often than usual can prevent problems caused by excessive heat. As far as skin care, be sure that any sunscreen or insect repellent product you use on your pets is labeled specifically for use on animals.

Street Smarts

When the temperature is very high, don't let your dog linger on hot asphalt. Being so close the ground, your pooch's body can heat up quickly, and sensitive paw pads can burn. Keep walks during these times to a minimum.

Avoid Chemicals

Commonly used flea and tick products, rodenticides (mouse and rat baits), and lawn and garden insecticides can be harmful to cats and dogs if ingested, so keep them out of reach. When walking your dog, steer clear of areas that you suspect have been sprayed with insecticides or other chemicals. Keep citronella candles, oil products and insect coils out of pets' reach as well. Call your veterinarian or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435 if you suspect your animal has ingested a poisonous substance.

Party Animals

Taking Fido to a backyard barbeque or party? Remember that the food and drink offered to guests may be poisonous to pets. "Keep alcoholic beverages away from pets, as they can cause intoxication, depression and comas," says Dr. Steven Hansen, ASPCA Senior Vice President of Animal Health Services. "Similarly, remember that the snacks enjoyed by your human friends should not be a treat for your pet; any change of diet, even for one meal, may give your dog or cat severe digestive ailments. Avoid raisins, grapes, onions, chocolate and products with the sweetener xylitol."

Wishing you and your furry friends a safe and happy summer!!!

Photo by: Federico Stevanin

ONCOR Substation Meeting Notes

Meeting held August 3, 2010

The meeting itself was not a public hearing. Rather, it was a question and answer format, whereas there were several “stations” where you could walk up and ask questions. At each “station,” there was a subject matter expert assigned to answer any questions related to the project, i.e. the landscaping/design, the engineering work, maps of other substations and how the current requirements are being met, etc.

Additionally, the general feeling was that this plan has been put in place since 1986, and it is not going to change. The meeting was for the community to come out and see what is going to be built, but the plan itself if moving forward. The substation needs to be built because Oncor is required by regulation to provide a certain level of service, and they anticipate they will not be able to meet demand by mid to late 2012.

Construction will begin around May 2011 and will complete around Nov/Dec 2011.

Studies have shown that there is no reduction on property values related to building an electrical substation. There may be some softness during construction, but history will show that property values will stay the same when compared before construction to after completion.

The substation that is being built is the smallest version available, so it will not be as big as some of the others, i.e. Communications Parkway.

At this point, the only real impact we can have is on the aesthetics, i.e. the color of the brick to match other surrounding brick colors, the type and size (25 gallon) of shrubbery or trees we would like to see, etc.

Your questions and concerns can be addressed to:

Mark Isrealson
Assistant City Manager
Marki@plano.gov

or

Michael Baldwin
Area Manager - ONCOR
Michael.baldwin@oncor.com

CRIME WATCH BULLETIN

CRIME WATCH BULLETIN

PLANO POLICE DEPARTMENT

The following event was reported to the Plano Police Department.

OFFENSE NUMBER: 2010-139316
OFFENSE TYPE: Suspicious Vehicle
LOCATION/STREET: Sicilian Circle (Spring Creek/Preston Meadow, Mapsco 656D)
BLOCK NUMBER: 5900
DATE: 7/30/10 TIME: 3:30pm


DESCRIPTION: The homeowner was returning to his house in the 5900 block of Sicilian Circle when he noticed a dark colored minivan parked in his driveway. The vehicle did not belong to the homeowner. Sitting in the van was the below mentioned suspect who quickly drove away upon being discovered by the homeowner.

SUSPECT INFORMATION: White male, 30-40 years of age, short hair.

VEHICLE INFORMATION: Dodge Caravan; dark colored, partial Texas license plate #441-YX?

If you have any information regarding suspicious persons or activity in your area, please call the Plano Police Department at (972) 424-5678.

Oncor Announces Intent To Build a Substation - A Meeting For The Community

The FMHOA Board was recently informed by another homeowner's association, PMNHOA, that ONCOR is planning to build a substation (SUP-128) near our neighborhood. The substation will be built in the fall of 2010 in the empty lot between Hobby Lobby and the Atonement Lutheran church.

The FMHOA board recommends that you attend the meeting and get the information first hand.

This is the information provided by PMNHOA:

The lot for the substation is approximately 320' wide frontage on Legacy, by approximately 200-240' deep with varying distances to the easement. The closest point on the NW corner would stand an 8' masonry wall and would sit about 30' from the edge of Legacy Drive. Some of the electrical equipment will be in the 35-40' height range.

ONCOR owns the land. The SUP permit was issued over 18 years ago when the west side of Plano was still being developed. The substation will be a large view when driving on Legacy. It is also designed specifically to supply electricity for future needs to the surrounding area in Plano. It would seem to make more sense to build this station in that area, where the availability of vacant land will not cause hardship on homeowners adjacent to the substation.

The City asked ONCOR to make sure the surrounding communities are aware of the substation building and find out if we are "OK" with the site plan. WE ARE NOT OKAY WITH THE SITE PLAN.

A general meeting has been scheduled with ONCOR's contractor, MASTERPLAN Consultants. The format of the meeting will be "come and go" where residents can approach ONCOR representatives, view the site plan of the substation and landscape, gain knowledge of the project, and express any questions or concerns. The City of Plano will be represented by Councilman Ben Harris. The other Homeowner Associations in the area (Deerfield, Fairfax Meadows), the Atonement Church and Kindercare have also been invited. The more concerned citizens we have in attendance and/or contacting City officials, the better our chances of re-zoning that land.

This meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, August 3rd at 7:00 in the upstairs meeting room at Carpenter Park Recreation Center. Please make every effort to attend this very important meeting.

If you have questions, please feel free to reply to this email or directly to PMNHOA President, Cheri Locke (cl@ncasweb.com).

Best Regards,
PMNHOA Board

Happy 4th of July!!!

If you and the family are looking for a place to celebrate July 4th you can do it right here in Plano!!!

Start the Independence Day celebration on Saturday, July 3 with a parade and patriotic concert. On Sunday, July 4, enjoy another concert and close the evening with the annual All-American Fourth community fireworks display. The professional firework display lights up the Plano sky at 9:30 p.m. Share a blanket and picnic basket with the ones you love at Oak Point Park and Nature Preserve, east of U.S. 75 on Spring Creek Parkway. Parking is available at Plano Centre, Collin College and First United Methodist Church Plano. Listen to the fireworks simulcast music on KLAK 97.5 FM from home or in the park.

It’s sure to be a weekend of family, freedom and fun!

For inclement weather announcements regarding the fireworks display call 972-941-PARK or tune to KLAK 97.5 FM.

Have a safe and happy 4th of July!!!

GO FLY A KITE!

What could be more fun than flying a kite on a windy day! Below you will find some great tips and how to information that could make flying a kite a great idea this summer. Take a look and go grab your family and friends and enjoy this great summertime activity!

1. Find a buddy to help you get the kite into the air.

2. You should hold the ball of string and have your buddy hold the kite or vice versa. The kite should be facing you and the wind.

3. Unwind about 30 yards (23 meters) of string.

4. Signal to your buddy to release the kite. You should pull on the string to launch your kite into the air.

5. Pay attention to the wind direction, here is a diagram:

- Suppose that "I" is you and "U" is the other person holding the kite
- Wind is blowing this direction: I ------------------------------------> U
- "I" stands on one end (with the string) ----> "U" stands other end (with the kite)

6. Make sure the wind is going in a straight line from you to the other person.

7. To allow the kite to go higher, release length of string.

8. To lower the kite, simply pull in the string.

TIPS:

It is best to fly a kite in an open field, such as a soccer field or a grassy field since it is wide open.

The best place to do this is on the beach/standing near a lake. Since out on the ocean there is nothing to block or divert the wind, it would make a better kite flying area.

To prevent a kite from crashing:

If there is very little wind, run (careful, watch where you are going), remove kite tails and anything that cause additional drag on the kite and try to make your kite as light as possible.

Also, if your kite is going downwards, make the kite's point in up direction(by releasing the string slowly) and pull the string as fast as you can.

If there is plenty of wind the try the following: tug the line(string) with a pumping motion, let out more line...this works great if you are in a "dive bomb" and can help to recover from that, and if you already crashed consider putting a tail, frayed trailing edge or something to create drag on the kite. This will add stability especially in high wind.

WARNINGS:

Avoid flying a kite on a road or anywhere near an electrical wire pole or trees, as a kite needs lots of space and moves around a lot on its way up and down.

Do not fly kites during lightning storms.