Mesquite Ranch Homeowners' Association

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MESQUITE RANCH HOMEOWNERS' ASSOCIATION

[Upcoming Events | News and Updates]

Upcoming Events:

Welcome to the Mesquite Ranch Homeowners' Association website.

Please plan to attend the meeting of your Mesquite Ranch Homeowners' Association on October 15, 2009, at the National Self Storage Lobby, 7555 S. Houghton Road, just south of Valencia Road next to Brake Max. Meeting starts at 6:30pm. Homeowners are welcome!

Meeting Location Sponsored By:

Rental Office and Contract U.S. Post Office Hours of Operation: Weekdays 10am - 5:30pm and Saturday 10am - 4pm Last Postal Pickup: Weekdays 5pm and Saturday 3:00pm

6/6/09 - HOA Pool Party and BBQ

On Saturday, June 6, from 11:00 to 2:00 at the west pool, your HOA held free BBQ and new pool card issuing party. The food was catered by Chuy’s and a jumping castle was set up for the kids. This was the final day for issuing card at the pool. Now the cards must be picked up at ADAM LLC office at 516 E. FT. Lowell during regular business hours. Please let the Board members know if you feel the board should hold more of these types of events for HOA members.

12/18/08 - Holiday Lighting Contest

The HOA will be judging our yearly holiday lighting contest beginning the week before Christmas! Show your holiday spirit by decorating your home and you could win a $25 gift card to Home Depot!

12/13/08 - Mesquite Ranch December Holiday Event!

The HOA is sponsoring a Mesquite Ranch Holiday Event that is free to all Mesquite Ranch residents. Planned by the MRNA, Mesquite Ranch's two associations will decend at the East Pool facility between 2-4pm on December 13th with Craft and Activity tables for all ages. All participants will receive a candy cane and activity book with lots of on-hand help with specific activities. Hot Cocoa and punch will be provided but to make it FUN, please bring a sample of your most favorite baked goods item to share. Food and Toy donations will be accepted and donated to local food bank and Toys for Tots. One thing about this event ... you just don't know who might show up! To view a printable flier, please click HERE!

10/12/08 - Community Yoga Classes Offered

The HOA is sponsoring a fabulous 6-week yoga series which will take place right here in Mesquite Ranch! We will meet on Sunday mornings, beginning October 12, from 8:00a.m.--9:00a.m. on the lawn behind the west pool. The classes will be taught by Ingrid Anderson, owner of the Yoga House at Civano. The classes are FREE to all homewoners! Please bring your own mat and towel. The last class will be November 15. Please check the website for updates or contact Shay Pedersen for more information.

9/13/08 - Cowboy and Cowgirl Barbeque!

Round-up your family and join your neighbors for some grub, games and good times at the East Pool from 4:00p.m.--8:00p.m. MRHOA and MRNA have teamed up to put on this fun event! Meat and drinks will be provided, but please bring your favorite fixin' to share with all! There will be music, a roping demonstration, raffles, "best dressed" contest, pinata, and cowboy and cowgirl games and prizes for the kids! We will even have Pony Rides for all for only $1 per person! This event is not to be missed! Yee-Haw!

9/1/2008 Parents & Tots Playgroup Schedule!

Mesquite Ranch Playgroup: The Mesquite Ranch Playgroup is open to children ages 0-5. We meet twice a month on Thursdays from 10:00a.m.–11:30 a.m. Please join our group on these dates:

August 28 East Pool
September 11 West Pool
September 25 East Tot-Lot
October 9 West Tot-Lot
October 23 East Tot-Lot
November 6 West Tot-Lot

1/17/2008-- A Message From the HOA Board of Directors.

Happy Holidays from the Mesquite Ranch HOA Board of Directors. We will not be holding HOA or DRC Meetings in the month of December. We hope you join us for our January meeting on Thursday, January 17th at 6:30 p.m. Please see below for our new meeting location.

11/18/2007-- Mesquite Ranch HOA Board Changes Monthly Meeting Location and Time.

The MRHOA Board of Directors has changed the monthly meeting location from Desert Willow Elementary School to the National Self Storage Lobby located at 7555 S. Houghton Road, just south of Valencia Road next to Brake Max. The move will save hundreds of dollars in facility rental fees per year. In addition, the time of the MRHOA monthly meeting has also changed. Homeowners should note that MRHOA meetings will now be held on the third Thursday of each month and begin promptly at 6:30PM. Have concerns in our community? Consider attending meetings and get involved. We are currently recruiting both Board and committee members.

11/12/2007 Design Review Committee Meeting Set!

The November DRC Committee Meeting will be held on Monday, November 12th. Please have your submittals in to Adam LLC no later than Friday November 9th. You may obtain your submittal form from this Website and may fax it to the attention of Bill Maguire @ Adam LLC at: 388-4944. Any submittals received after November 9th may not be reviewed by the committee until their December DRC meeting

News and Updates:

9/20/2009 The "PAINT" Controversy

Due to popular request to change the color of homes in the US Home Anniversary section of the community (the NE quadrant), the Board is considering allowing more color in this section and will possibly seek the help from a reputable paint store in creating a wider palette of colors for homeowners to choose from. The colors in this section are very close to the same color on all the homes and each home is all one color. We have many owners wanting to add accent colors and/or change the entire color of their home.

As it stands right now, our Design Guidelines state that the color must remain the same if repainted and that any change must be approved by the DRC. The DRC would like factors, other than personal opinion, to aid them in deciding what is or is not an acceptable color change. This is where the palette would come in. We would have a professional come out and look at our colors and find coordinating colors that would be acceptable colors to paint the whole house or accents. The palette would then be available to view at the chosen paint store. Frazee is the closest, so may make the most sense to use them for the convenience of our homeowners.

So far, we’ve received mixed feelings from homeowners as to whether or not this should be allowed. I’d like to give everyone in the community, especially those of you in the US Home Anniversary section, to please weigh in as to your thoughts on expanding the palette. If you’d like your opinion noted, please email Shay at mrhoashay@cox.net. The Board will then consider all opinions and comments before making our decision. Our goal is to make a decision and have the palette done (if that’s the decision) by the end of the summer.

So if you live in this section and would like to change the color of your home or add accent color—hang in there until the end of summer as you could have a wider array of colors to choose from. If you live in any other sections, you already have a wider palette so thus far, paint selections in other sections of the community have not been an issue.

8/1/2009 Home of the Quarter

The winner this quarter is … 10673 Malta! You will receive a $25 gift card to Home Depot! Thank you for keeping your yard so clean and beautiful and adding to the beauty and value of our community!

6/15/2009 New Pool Security Systems

The security of both pool areas has been updated to include security cameras, higher fences and a new magnetic card gate unlocking system. The new system should cut down on unauthorized entry which has led to vandalism in the past. The new system is now in place and the old locks have been changed so everyone must become familiar with system. The system is set up using a key card that is encoded for each owner. When you enter the pool by passing your card in front of the key pad, your keycard will be recorded on a computer and again when you exit the pool. Please do not lend your keycard to anyone or allow anyone into the pool area that does not have a key or is not your guest. If there is damage or vandalism and your card was used to gain access, you could be charged with the cost of repair and have your keycard deactivated.

Everyone should review the pool rules and also keep in mind that after hours the lock on the gate is automatically turned off. Your keycard will not open the gate after hours so not only will you not be able to get in, but you won’t be able to get out. Please make sure you’re out off the pool area before 10:00 PM. The Board of Directors has the right to revoke the keycard privilege of any homeowner who improperly uses their keycard. This applies to any adult homeowner allowing under-age children access to their keycard.

One last reminder: If the gate is not closed completely or is propped open, a load alarm will sound until it is closed. This is for the safety of children who may wander in and to keep our pools from being shut down, as it is the law that the gate be closed at all times when not entering or exiting.

11/19/2007 Pool Parking Lot Repaving Scheduled

The parking lots at both the Eastside and Westside pools will be repaved on Monday, November 19th. This should take approximately 4 to 6 hours. If you plan on using one of the pools that day, please plan to walk as parking will not be available. Thank you.