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The View From
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Recreation Center News
Meridian Ranch
The outdoor pool opening signals Back by popular demand is the Mother/
Community Directory the start of summer fun. We are very Daughter Tea, which will be May 2nd
MSMD Board of Directors:
President:
Butch Gabrielski
Secretary/ Treasurer:
Gregg Gomes
Asst Secretary/ Treasurer:
Mike Fenton
Douglas Woods
Bill Gessner
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excited to open the pool at 10:00 am
on Saturday, May 23rd. It is also time to
sign your child up for T-ball and baseball
programs that we will be offering this
year.
As you begin those cleaning projects
around the house and find some extra
items you no longer need, you can now
sell them at the community garage sale
on June 20th. Sign ups for the garage
sale begin on Monday, May 4th.
Parent’s Night Out will be on May
1st and May 15th from 5:30 – 10:00
pm. These nights are the perfect
opportunity for you to drop off your
children and have a relaxing time,
knowing your children are having so
much fun without you. On May 1st the
movie will be “Song of the Sea” and on
May 15th it will be “Hoodwinked”.
from 6:00 – 8:00 pm.
Teen Night will be on May 30th with
outdoor games and adventures. Be
sure to sign up for this fun and eventful
night for the teens.
Because we had such a great turn out
for the babysitting course, we have
brought back a second course from
5:30 – 7:30 pm on May 19th through
the 21st.
Active Older Adults will have two
amazing socials this month on May 14th
and May 28th from 12:15 – 2:15 pm.
As always should you have any
questions, please visit the recreation
center, call us at 719-495-6567 or email
us at info@MRmetro.org.
District News
With the warm weather upon us, we all want to start our long awaited landscape
projects. Many of these projects are in our backyards and may not be easy to
access. Many of the houses in Meridian Ranch back to open space or landscape
tracts. These areas should not be used to gain access to your backyard. The
landscaping on the open space or landscape tracts is designed for the pleasure
of all residents to enjoy, so when someone drives over these areas, the landscape
is damaged which in turn costs the District to repair. If you have any questions
about gaining access to your yard or if you see someone utilizing the open space
for access, please call us at 719-495-6567 or email us at info@MRmetro.org.
A publication of
Indoor Pool Update:
The Meridian Service
Metropolitan District In case you haven’t noticed, construction has started on the new indoor pool.
The District awarded the contract to Art C. Klein Construction to build the indoor
pool and facility addition. This construction will cause a few disruptions during
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the summer at the outdoor pool along with some indoor disruptions as the new
building connects to the existing building. We hope to keep the disruptions to a
minimum and know there are going to be some growing pains. We ask that you
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bear with us throughout this process. Once construction is completed, we will
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have a top-notch facility for everyone to enjoy. If you have any questions about
the indoor pool please contact us.
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May 2015
Design Review Council News
Springtime Has Arrived
An Amendment to Design Review Council No. 1 CC & R’s Needed
As the temperatures warm up and the critters come out of hibernation,
so do your neighbors. A few reminders on being a good neighbor:
Keep an eye out in your email or mailbox for upcoming information
Excessive barking from dogs is considered a “nuisance”. Please
be aware of the barking and bring your dog inside so your
neighbors can enjoy their surroundings too.
Recreational vehicles, including campers and trailers, are not
allowed in any driveway or other exposed parking areas, or any
street within the property, except for the purposes of loading,
unloading, or other temporary purposes.
R’s. When the CC & R’s were first drafted, there was no provision made
Keep your trash tote put away “screened from view” on nontrash days.
vote for this amendment.
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Landscape Plans
All landscape plans must be submitted to the DRC for approval prior to
installation of landscaping, fencing, accessory structures, etc. Each lot
has a specific set of minimum requirements which must be followed.
If you don’t know what your minimum requirements are, then it’s
time to review them. The Design Guidelines are available online at
www.meridianranchdrc.org
Please note the following sections of the Design Guidelines that detail
minimum requirements for each filing and lot.
regarding the need to amend the Design Review Council No. 1’s CC &
for Design Review Council No. 1 (DRC 1) homeowners to elect their
Board of Directors. It currently is set up for the Board to appoint their
replacements. It is important for DRC 1 homeowners to have a say in
who represents them on the Board. You will have an opportunity to
The Meridian Ranch Management Team for the Design Review
Council is:
Jamie Adams, CMCA, AMS, PCAM
Managing Agent
Jamie@warrenmgmt.com
Amy Aarons
Management Team Assistant
Amy@warrenmgmt.com
Meridian Ranch DRC No. 1 – Section 5.2
Meridian Ranch DRC No. 2 – Section 6.2
Stonebridge – Section 6.2
In Filing 7, Filing 11A, Estates Filing 2, and Stonebridge, there is a
landscape strip between the sidewalk and the curb. Owners are
responsible for landscaping this area. Please refer to the above Sections
for landscaping requirements. Approved trees for the landscape strip
are as follows: Hackberry, Ash, Amur Maple, or Tatarian Maple.
Acceptable materials for the landscape strip would include turf,
xeriscape, rock mulch, or landscaping that would complement the front
yard landscape.
Submittal forms, which should be used for all plan submissions, can be
found on the website under the Resources tab. There is no charge for
processing your initial submittal, but each submittal thereafter is $25.
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pm. The price is $19.95 for adults,
$7.95 for kids 6-12 years old and free
for children under 5 with a paying
adult. Reservations are required. The menu will include but
not be limited to the following; prime rib, carved ham, mahi
mahi topped with a pineapple citrus sauce, chicken breast
topped with spinach, sun dried tomatoes, gouda cheese and
a garlic butter sauce. A fruit platter, assorted salads and
desserts will also be available.
On May 14th and the 28th, we will be offering a Wine &
Paint Night, brought to you from the Frumpy Bumpkin.
Learn to transfer, paint & distress your own wooden sign.
Reservations are required. Please visit their website to check
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painting-parties
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Calendar
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Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
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1
Mother
Parent’s Night
Daughter Tea
Out
6 – 8 pm
“Song of the
Sea”
5:30 – 10 pm
Kentucky
Derby!
Antler Creek's
regular
greens are
open for play!
EVERY
Tuesday, Kids
eat for Free
w/ a paying
adult @ the
Creekview Grill
Dine-in only
EVERY
Wednesday is
Ladies Night
@ the
Creekview
Grill
4 pm to Close
3
4
Registration
for
Community
Garage Sale
Begins
(June 20th)
5
6
7
8
10
Mother’s Day
11
12
13
Quilting Club
5 – 8 pm
14
AOA Social
“Mexican”
12:15 – 2:15 pm
16
15
CreekView
Parent’s Night
Grill closes at
Out
2 pm for a
“Hoodwinked”
private party
5:30 – 10 pm
A-List Membership
starting at
$115.00 per month
Mother’s Day
Brunch at the
CreekView
Grill
9 am – 3 pm
Lego Night
7:00 – 8:00 pm
Wine & Paint
Night at the
Creekview
Grill
Reservations are Required
9
Last Soccer
Games
Dance Recital
Falcon
Middle School
6 – 7:30 pm
Reservations are Required
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18
19
ASHI
Babysitting
Course
5:30 - 7:30 pm
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25
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MEMORIAL
DAY
Rec Center
Holiday Hours
10 am – 4 pm
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21
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LAST DAY OF
ASHI
ASHI
SCHOOL
Babysitting
Babysitting
Course
Course
5:30 - 7:30 pm 5:30 - 7:30 pm
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Quilting Club
5 – 8 pm
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29
AOA Social
“TBA”
12:15 – 2:15 pm
Lego Night
7:00 – 8:00 pm
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OUTDOOR
POOL OPENS!!
10 am – 7 pm
30
Teen Night
“Outdoor
Games”
6 – 9 pm
Wine & Paint
Night at the
Creekview
Grill
Reservations are Required
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