Tree Trimming / Brush Clearing
This week we performed tree trimming and brush clearing below the Equestrian Center opening up the visibility through the tree understory.
Memorial Tree
Hayden / Clarke and equestrian friends of Rose Schwary donated this Orchid tree to commemorate the recent passing of Lady, Rose’s horse who has boarded at our Equestrian Center for almost 20 years. This tree overlooks Lady’s home stall and the arena she enjoyed training in.
Learn How to Play Pickleball!
Beginner & advanced beginner pickleball lessons with Vinnie Brascia. No membership required, guest fee $5. Monday & Wednesday at 6:00 pm and Saturday at 1 pm. Every week ending on Saturday, February 29th. Call Tennis Club to reserve space at 949-831-6660. Space is limited. No walk-ups. For Pickleball membership information, please visit HERE.
Remember our first 100 members receive an inaugural pin!
Clubhouse Update
The tile flooring has been installed and grouted this week. The above photo is of the multi-purpose room. Next up will be door and window casing and baseboards followed by carpet over the next few weeks.
Pickleball Courts Open
On Wednesday from 9 a.m. to noon we had drop-in play for newly finished pickleball courts. What a fun morning we had with our new pickleball members! Sign up to become a member and join us for fun future pickleball events!
Clubhouse Update
Clubhouse flooring is in the process of being installed. Tiling of the clubhouse, multi-purpose room and kitchen is scheduled for this week with the reception area scheduled for next week. The carpet will follow then baseboards to complete flooring.
Monument Tree
Nellie Gail Ranch Homeowners,
The end of week report is being sent a day early to make you aware that we have been notified by SDG&E that they require drastic reduction of the height of the Sycamore tree behind the Monument Park Monument at Oso and Cabot due to proximity to power lines. The reduction in height will effectively destroy the aesthetics of the tree making it unviable to remain in place. We initially deferred approval but California Public Utility Commission (CPUC) General Order 95, Rule 35 gives SDG&E authority to maintain minimum clearances around high voltage lines. We cannot further decline approval as it puts the Association at risk in event of fire or damage to the power lines that may be caused if the tree fails. The high winds we experienced Wednesday afternoon further heighten our awareness of the potential concerns.
Because this tree has been in place for many years and is iconic to this monument and corner, we wanted to let you know in advance why it is being removed. We have met several times with the SDG&E arborist and the Association’s arborist and have scheduled an additional meeting to review again on-site Friday morning at 8:30 a.m. We will review again the impact of the height reduction /removal and discuss alternatives for a replacement tree(s).
Please know that while we understand why SDG&E is requiring this, and while we recognize they have been very courteous in their notice process, we are saddened at the loss of this tree that has been part of our community for as long as any of us can remember.
Sign-up for Electronic Distribution of Annual Audit vs. Hard Copy
The Nellie Gail Ranch Owners Association annual audit is scheduled to be mailed to homeowners by the end of this month. Please sign up using the below link to get your copy of the audit via e-mail instead of the more costly hard copy mailed on CD. We, you and the Association, save $2.50 for each audit that is e-mailed rather than printed with a potential collective savings of over $3,500.
Consent Form for Electronic Delivery of Association Documents
