Meridian Ranch Newsletter April 2020

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Rec Center Events April 2020

Underwater Easter Egg Hunt: April 11th from 12:00 – 2:00 pm Easter: April 12th – Rec center Closed

MSMD Board of Directors: President: Butch Gabrielski Secretary/ Treasurer: Wayne Reorda Asst Secretary/ Treasurer: Bill Gessner Mike Fenton Tom Sauer Newsletter Advertising Porchlink Media

Parent’s Night Out: April 17th from 5:30 – 10:00 pm Flick-n-Float: April 25th from 6:00 – 8:00 pm Drop in Basketball: Sundays from 2:30 until 5:00 pm Drop in Volleyball: Fridays from 6:00 until 8:00 pm Drop in Pickleball: Wednesdays from 4:00 until 8:00 pm

Fly Swatter Volleyball: Fridays from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm.

Group Exercise classes are being added weekly. Check with the Rec Center for an updated schedule.

AOA: Chair Yoga: Wednesdays at 9:30 am

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Websites www.meridianranchmetro.org www.meridianranch.com

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Quilting Club: April 8th from 5:00 until 8:00 pm April 22nd from 9:30 am - 12:30 pm & 5:00 - 8:00 pm Mexican Train Dominos: April 9th & 23rd at 12:30 pm

A publication of The Meridian Service Metropolitan District

PLEASE NOTE: ALL EVENTS HAVE BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO COVID 19

MERIDIAN RANCH RECREATIONAL CENTER PRESENTS OUR

ANNUAL UNDERWATER EASTER EGG HUNT 2020 COME AND JOIN THE FUN WITH THE WHOLE FAMILY!

APRIL 11, 12:00 PM-2:00 PM, AT THE MERIDIAN RANCH REC CENTER INDOOR POOL Please pre-register for the event at the front desk before April 10th This event is free but with limited space!

M: (719) 495- 7119 Baskets for the hunt will not be provided

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Message to Meridian Ranch residents about the Corona virus pandemic: The Meridian Service Metropolitan District is pursuing all necessary steps to assure the continued safe and reliable operation of public water supply and sewage systems which are necessary for public health.

Our water is safe to drink.

The public water supply is safe to drink and will not contribute to the spread of the Corona virus. The World Health Organization has conducted scientific studies and concludes that public water systems that use chlorine and other accepted disinfection methods are sufficient to support public health. As with most public water systems, our Meridian Ranch water maintains a chlorine residual from the water treatment plant all the way to the household taps.

Information on the COVID 19 pandemic is available on these official websites: •

World Health Organization (WHO) https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019

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Centers for Disease Control (CDC) https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/index.html

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Colorado Dept of Public Health and Environment https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/cdphe/2019-novel-coronavirus

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El Paso County Public Health https://www.elpasocountyhealth.org/services/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19

Please watch the District’s website www.meridianranchmetro.org for updated information relevant to Meridian Ranch.

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Design Review Council Corner Governance in Meridian Ranch DRC: Our Governance Director has been approached numerous times while conducting community tours by people asking “Why don’t you get out of your vehicle and talk to us instead of sending a letter?”

Answer: Safety is the number one reason and the Covenant Management Policy outlines the process, which does not include stopping and talking to each owner. There are currently 958 owners in DRC No. 1 and 1,431 owners in DRC No. 2.

Procedure- Most violations of the covenants occur as a result of misinformation or the Owner being uninformed of the restrictions or standard.

Therefore, the following procedure is established as a standard plan for receiving violation information and providing notice of violations to Owners to bring resolution to covenant violations within the Meridian Ranch DRC community.

1. An alleged violation of the governing documents may be identified by: a. A written complaint/report by a member of the DRC, or b. Observation by management during an onsite neighborhood inspection.

2. If others report an alleged violation, Management shall verify the existence of the violation. If the nature of the allegation is a circumstance that Management cannot tangibly observe by visiting the site at the given time, the complainant must give ample information about the violation observed (in writing) providing the DRC with details upon which it can rely for further action. If insufficient information is provided or if the complainant is unwilling to give written testimony to the circumstances, the DRC reserves the right to not pursue further action.

3. Once verification has been made that a violation exists (or reasonable determination that such circumstances occurred), Management shall send a Courtesy Notice to the Owner, simply stating the nature of the violation and the date by which remedy must be completed.

This is a sample from the Covenant Management Policy which can be found on the Meridian Ranch DRC website/ Resources/ Governing Documents.

Meridian Ranch DRC Websites: DRC no 1- www.meridianranchdrc.nabrnetwork.com ; DRC no 2- www.meridianranchdrc2.nabrnetwork.com

Questions? Please contact your Meridian Ranch DRC Management Team: Jamie Adams, CMCA, AMS, PCAM

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Benefitting the... each at the same time, and no car is on Things are also happening with Meridian Ranch this day.

This year rection of the two cars.

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David Weekley Homes models remain on Park Meadows Drive, while Majestic Homes model is on Cla onehelp vehicle is turning and one is going straight, the right-of-way goes dsachgo to the Wounded other and pull up to the four-way at the same time to the car going straight. an afternoon touring all the stop great models and meeting our builders! And, keep your eyes open fo ght-of-way 1900 ext.goes 1. to the vehicle turning right.

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one is turning left, the right-of-way goes to the vehicle turning right. ortunities to sponsor one By of overwhelming Call Second (719) 494-1900 ext. 1 forMeridian more information and toMilitary sign up. App e big grand opening celebration. demand, the Annual Ranch T hDo e Myou eridian Ranch M ilitary Appreciation Tournament is fast th ? Invite them to becomeyou yourcan neighbor ded Warrior Project is returning.

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If you are activeyear’s or retiredouting will be on May 17 at 8 am and will be a 4-per 8 Stoney Meadows Way. You will and/or spouse and live in Meridian Ranch, be sure to register for this fun-filled day. This year we are excited as a sponsor. Call Angelamilitary atbe glad This tournament is for all caliber of golfers. If you are a Meridian Ranch resid about the new addition of a money grab machine! Maybe you will be the lucky person whose name is drawn for

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Sponsored byCreek theGolfMer Course to register at 719-494-1900 ext. 1.

n Tournament is fast approaching. If you are active or retired Builders and community businesses, this event is a salute to those who Do youfun-filled have a business that youyear would like to share with our residents? There are still opportunities to sponsor one an Ranch, be sure to register forof this day.the This the 18 holes during Military Appreciation w secure your registration, call 719-494-1900 ext. 1. Tournament. For a small donation to the Wounded Warrior Project a money grab machine! Maybeyou you beout the lucky person canwill hand marketing materials or simply have the name of your business displayed on a hole as a sponsor.

Call Angela at 719-960-7554 for more details. aet rich! Remember, all proceeds go to help the Wounded Have you discovered the new isWindingWalk Park & Trail on Rainbow Bridge The landscape ext. 1. changing at The Shops at Meridian Ranch and it won’t be long until the new businesses are open. elf Course to register at 719-494-1900

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Omelets Etc., Tito’s Burritos, and Essence Nails while & Spa arethe joining our growing family at your Drive? The park features a large play areaCockpit and Distillery structure for kids trail neighborhood shopping center. Be watching for some great events at The Shops at Meridian Ranch! r residents? There are still opportunities to sponsor one of has several outdoor fitness stations. Working out can be tough. That’s why this or a small donation to the Wounded Warrior Project you can trail was designed appeal to people of allatfitness levels and encourage more ur business displayed on a to hole as a sponsor.

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HOA April 2020

Keep Clean!until It’s difficult to follow rules that you are unaware of, and while everyone gets a copy of The Declarations of Covenants, Conditions nd it Let’s won’t beIt long the new What’s toit isThe Shops and Restrictions, not everyone is “in the know” regarding trash totes. Everyone can agree that trash is not pleasantcoming to look at, so important to at Distillery and Essence Nails & Spa minimize the visual impact it has on the community by following a few simple rules. developer, GTL, Inc. is please ng center.

Bethewatching some Garden Boxes: There will be 8 garden boxes in the backyard of The Lodge.

What are rules aboutfor trash anyway?

businesses in Phase II. Omelet 3.10 Restrictions on Garbage and Trash “No refuse, garbage, trash, We are taking reservations for them. Please contact Estelle – estelle@ warrenmgmt.com or Joshjosh@warrenmgmt.com if you are interested lumber, grass, shrub, tree clippings, plant waste, compost, metal, bulk Cockpit Distillery and Essence in reserving a section of the garden boxes. materials, scrap or debris of any kind shall be kept, stored, or allowed to accumulate on any Lot except within an enclosed structure or Website: https://stonebridgemeridian.nabrnetwork.com joining our family of growing bu appropriately screened from view, except that any container containing Association Newsfeeds communication mechanism to all owners; Meridian Ranch.

Beoutside looking for astheir celebrations coming your way! w such materials may be placed at such times may be grand necessary opening Governing Documents are found under Resources; Minutes of each Along Board to permit garbage or trash pick up. Burning of trash is prohibited.” meeting are posted after approval; Financials are posted after approval. businesses, watch for some fun and exciting events at The Shops this year.

1. You can put your trash out the night before pick-up (Only until the Make the Stonebridge Website your new favorite! evening of pick-up).

2. HBS allows 2 extra bags of trash per collection.

3. Your totes need to be screened from view at all other times in your garage or within a trash screening structure – just pulled up the driveway or beside your home, your trash would not be appropriately screened.

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