ALPHA Board Meeting July 14

The ALPHA Board of Directors will be meeting on Saturday, July 14th, 10:00am, at the ALPHA swimming pool.

This meeting was moved from the normal, “first Saturday of the month” date because of the Arnold Parade and ALPHA BBQ.

All ALPHA homeowners are welcome to attend.

Arnold Independence Day Parade / ALPHA BBQ

WHAT: Arnold Independence Day Parade / BBQ at the ALPHA Pool

WHEN: Saturday morning, July 7, 2012. Parade starts at 10:00am, the  BBQ starts at 12:00 noon

WHERE: The parade runs right through town on Highway 4.

This annual ALPHA sponsored BBQ at the pool will follow the parade and will include high quality, Nathan’s Famous hot dogs. Bottled water will be provided, if you would like other beverages, sodas and juices will be available at the snack bar, or bring your own.

If you have questions or would like to help at the BBQ, please use the Contact Form to drop us a note.

 

The ALPHA Pool is Warm!

At 4:30pm today, Monday, June 18, the pool temperature measured 78 degrees F after a week of sun hitting the solar panels. Our goal is to keep the pool right around 80 degrees F. One pool user says “it’s a perfect temperature!” Another says, “refreshing, but not cold.”

Come on up and enjoy the pool. Check out our well stocked, reasonably priced snack bar, too! There are sodas, fruit juice, candy bars, chips and a variety of other snacks available.

WiFi Internet service is also available at the pool. Many homeowners have already used it to connect their phones, e-readers, and tablets. Ask the pool attendant for details.

The pool is a great place to spend an afternoon, put your feet up, and relax.

The pool is open from noon to 6pm daily. Private use of the pool available for homeowners in the evenings, check with the pool attendant for available dates.

Solar Panel Installation Completed

ALPHA Swimming pool solar panels are up, plumbing is done. A little late, but done.

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.

CalFire Inspections

Attention Lilac Park Homeowners:

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.

ALPHA Board Meeting June 2

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.

Check out the ALPHA Facebook Page

Got Facebook?

Check out the ALPHA Facebook page. This is the place where ALPHA homeowners can post comments, concerns, and other information about Lilac Park and Arnold.

This is a closed group, so only ALPHA Homeowners can access it

Root Beer Float Social at the ALPHA Pool

WHAT : Root Beer Float Social
WHEN : Saturday, June 2 – noon to 2:30pm (ish)
WHERE : At the ALPHA Swimming Pool

Details : 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!

Cal-Fire Inspections Scheduled

The lack of rain and snow and several days of heavy winds this past winter has left a lot of debris on the ground in Lilac Park this year. It’s expected that the lack of precipitation is a precursor to high fire danger in our community for the coming summer season.

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.

Cal Fire Guidelines 2012

Fire safety is everyone’s business.

Summer is Almost Here!

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.