One of the regular maintenance tasks we perform is sand roto-tilling. This past week we completed roto-tilling of the Clubhouse volleyball court and the playground sand at Moulton Park and Dapple Grey Park. This maintenance results in a softer play surface for our children at the playgrounds and extends the sand life by reducing compaction.
The Board of Directors will be appointing a Nominating Committee at the February 16, 2021 Board Meeting. If you have an interest in serving, please complete the below form by Wednesday, February 8, 2021. Attached is the adopted Charter that describes Nominating Committee responsibilities.
Sandbagging is one of the most versatile and effective flood fighting tools to protect against water damage to landscape and homes. We have received our annual delivery of sand and sandbags for time-sensitive flooding or erosion control concerns that may arise over the Fall and Winter. They are located in the corner of the Association Clubhouse parking lot adjacent to the storage sheds. It is self-service and self-fill, please take no more than 10 for quick emergencies that may arise.
Now is also the time to evaluate your slopes and clear your drain culverts and catch basins. In areas where you have had the previous flooding, it is a lot more effective to order sandbags from your landscaper and place them proactively while it is dry rather than trying to place a few limited sandbags in a downpour. Please do not divert water to your neighbor’s property as each home is responsible for accepting its own share of runoff.
One additional use for sandbags is they are a great workout at approximately 30 pounds each!
The City of Laguna Hills Traffic Commission is scheduled to meet this January 20th. The Nellie Gail Ranch Trails & Safety Committee, with the support of the Equestrian Committee and certain concerned Nellie Gail Ranch Residents, will be attending this meeting and presenting crosswalk safety concerns focusing on the crosswalks at Nellie Gail Road at the Equestrian Center and the one on Nellie Gail Road and Empty Saddle. The link at the bottom of this post is available to report any concerns you may have with “near misses” or “accidents” with vehicles while crossing these intersections. Please report your experiences as soon as possible as it is important to get previous incidents recorded in order that the data may be compiled and shared with the city. The goal is to collaborate with the City to determine what further safety mechanisms may be implemented by the City to slow the flow of traffic on this particular stretch of Nellie Gail Road and prevent future near misses or accidents that could be hazardous to pedestrians, riders, and/or horses.
We know there may be other crossings within Nellie Gail Ranch that require additional safety measures, however, we are beginning with these two crossings. We plan to address other crossings in the future.
To submit a report please click on the following link and identify your name, the date of the incident, a brief description of the incident, and your relationship to Nellie Gail Ranch (resident, guest, equestrian instructor, equestrian boarder, etc.). If you don’t know the exact date, you may include the approximate date. Thank you in advance for your “near miss” reports as we collaborate with the City to make our streets safer for everyone!
We have received reports of an ATV golf cart careening around equestrian trails in proximity to Buckskin / Buckboard and Nellie Gail Road. It has also been seen on the streets in this area, specifically on Mustang, and over by Glenn Canyon Court. The reports are four to six youths driving at high speed, loud voices, loud music, scaring horses, and pedestrians. If you have youth and a golf cart at your home please check to confirm the use is safe and respectable. No motorized recreational vehicle use is permitted on the equestrian trails. Use on public streets must be consistent with the law and with good common sense and respect to the community.
If you see concerns of this nature during off-business hours you may report to the Nellie Gail Ranch mobile patrol officer at 949-371-7542. During business hours you may report to the Association office at 949-425-1477.
The Nellie Gail Ranch Owners Association office will be closed and Tennis & Swim Club will close at noon Thursday, December 31st, and closed all-day New Years Day, Friday, January 1st. The Club will be open on Saturday, January 2, 2021, during normal hours.
The Nellie Gail Ranch Owners Association office will be closed Thursday, December 24th, Christmas Eve, and Friday, December 25th, Christmas Day.
The Tennis & Swim Club will close at 12 noon Thursday, December 24th, and all-day Christmas Day, Friday, December 25th. The Club will be open on Saturday, December 26, 2020, normal hours, from 6:00 am to dusk.
Hop in your car and view the winners of this year’s Holiday Decorating Contest! There were so many beautifully decorated homes this year it was hard to choose!
26172 Mount Diablo Road
25041 Nellie Gail Road
25522 Nellie Gail Road
25326 Gallup Circle
26041 Spur Branch Lane
26192 Bridlewood Drive
27066 Hidden Trail Road
25511 Lone Pine Circle
27212 Lost Colt Drive
27322 Lost Colt Drive
27361 Lost Trail Drive
27571 Deputy Circle
CLICK HERE FOR THE MAP OF THE WINNERS
Each winner will receive a yard sign and gift package provided by Melody Smith & Associates of Anvil Real Estate.
Photos of the winning homes will also be featured in the January issue of the Pony Express.
Special thanks to Event Committee members, Holly Permeh, Susan Phillips, Loree Blough, and Alex Presley.
The Nellie Gail Ranch Owners Association office will be closed Thursday, December 24th, Christmas Eve, and Friday, December 25th, Christmas Day.
The Tennis & Swim Club will close at 12 noon Thursday, December 24th, and all-day Christmas Day, Friday, December 25th. The Club will be open on Saturday, December 26, 2020, normal hours, from 6:00 am to dusk.
Thank you to all of our boarders who participated in this year’s Stall Decorating Contest.
