The panels actually went up last weekend, but plumbing had to wait for a lack of required parts. The panels are now plumbed into the main system and all systems are go save for a few minor leaks, which will be addressed once the system has had water in it a few days.
Our new solar system’s first full day of use is today, June 13. It will run daily until the end of summer or the pool water temp reaches 80 degrees F, whichever comes first.
It has come to our attention that VIP inspectors have listed the association as the contact number for questions regarding CalFire Inspections. This was done incorrectly.
The association and CalFire are completely independent of one another. The association has no control over these notices, it doesn’t even receive a copy of them. Therefore, we cannot answer any questions about them.
If you received a Cal-Fire Notice that your lot is out of compliance, please contact Nancy Longmore at (209) 754-2744.
The ALPHA Board Meeting will take place at 11:00am on Saturday, June 2, 2012. This will be a short meeting.
LOCATION: ALPHA Swimming Pool
ROOT BEER FLOAT SOCIAL TO FOLLOW!
May’s draft minutes are now available.
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WHAT : Root Beer Float SocialDetails : The ALPHA Social Events Committee is proud to announce the kick-off of the 2012 swimming season and to mark the occasion, they’re hosting a Root Beer Float Social on the first Saturday in June.
The Board of Directors will be personally serving FREE Root Beer Floats to ALPHA Homeowners and their guests from noon to about 2:30pm, so come down to the pool, meet your neighbors, and enjoy a float on us!
Don’t forget to bring your swim suit because the pool will be open and ready for swimming. Your Board of Directors is working hard to get the new solar panels installed in time, and we hope to have them up early enough in the month to help push the water temps up to around 80 degress.
Of course weather and air temperatures are huge factors in how warm the water will actually be, so keep your fingers crossed that we have good weather in May.
Mark your calendar, come on out and join in the fun!
For the first time in several years, ALPHA does not have a board member participating in the VIP program therefore we cannot answer any specific questions regarding the upcoming inspections. Please note that ALPHA and the Cal-Fire VIPs are completely independent of each other, though ALPHA supports a fire-safe community and urges homeowners to prepare their property according to Cal-Fire mandates.
Cal Fire VIP first inspections are scheduled from May 29 to May 31 and second inspections are from June 18 to June 22. If you do not have your lot cleared to Cal-Fire standards by May 29, be prepared to receive a notice in the mail, but don’t wait for that notice to get your lot cleaned up appropriately.
If you receive a notice from Cal-Fire, don’t ignore it, act on it. The first notice you receive is a courtesy letter to inform you that your lot isn’t fire-safe. If you receive a second notice, this too, is a courtesy to remind you that your lot doesn’t meet Cal-Fire standards. There are no third notices and more than one homeowner was fined last year. A few homeowners indicated that they never received anything in the mail, so your best bet is to get your lot(s) prepared before 5/29/12. These fines can be stiff, require an appearance in court, and can be time consuming to resolve.
VIP Inspectors are expected to adhere to specific standards. If anything about your property is questionable including property lines, appropriate foliage, or clearances, ALPHA encourages you to contact Cal-Fire directly for more information or clarification of their mandates. The number to dial is 209.428.1131.
For a printable PDF copy of Cal-Fire’s most current lot clearance guidelines, click the link below.
Fire safety is everyone’s business.
Hi ALPHA Homeowners!
The change in weather is upon us. The warmer temps no doubt signals the coming of summer and all of the activity that the season brings.
This is going to be a busy month for emailed information from the Board of Directors as we have been feverishly working on a number of projects and have several important dates to pass on. Watch your email or check back here often to see what’s coming up.
Weather permitting, the ALPHA pool is scheduled to open on Friday, June 1st 2012. We’ll be installing the solar panels this month and hope to have them installed early enough so that the water is warm on opening day.
However, there is still a lot of work to do in order to get the pool ready and we could use your help. The Spring Clean Up Day has yet to be scheduled, but it’s coming very soon. If you can lend a hand in the month of May, even for just an hour or two, drop us a note.
We apologize for the late notice.
The ALPHA Board Meeting will take place at 3:00pm on Saturday, May 5, 2012.
LOCATION: ALPHA Swimming Pool
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