Nellie Gail Ranch Ducks
The Nellie Gail Ranch Gators have been temporarily replaced by the Nellie Gail Ranch Ducks.
Clubhouse Update
Construction on the interior of the clubhouse is complete and we can’t wait to show it off to you when we are permitted to re-open! Our May issue of the Pony Express will have more photos and descriptive information on the improvements. Meanwhile, here are some “teaser” photos to show you the new lounge area and the main clubhouse which we look forward to your enjoying soon!!
Open Session Board Meeting and Call-In Number for Open Homeowner Forum
Below is a link to the agenda for the Tuesday, April 21, 2020, Open Session Meeting at 7:30 p.m. Due to the ongoing restriction against public gatherings, we will be unable to conduct our Open Session Board Meeting at the Clubhouse. However, we are implementing technology to invite your participation at Open Homeowner Forum via teleconference using zoom.us.
You may join the meeting at 7:30 p.m. by phone using any of the following telephone numbers:
+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)
+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)
+1 929 205 6099 US (New York)
+1 253 215 8782 US (Washington State)
+1 301 715 8592 US (Maryland
+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
Enter the Meeting ID: 998 6003 5469 followed by #
Enter the meeting password: 352903 followed by #
As an alternative, you may also join the meeting on your computer using the following link and the same Meeting ID and password:
https://zoom.us/j/99860035469?pwd=VitEMVV5djcwWndVQ3hxWGN2THljZz09
You may join the meeting at 7:30 p.m. by phone using any of the following telephone numbers:
+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)
+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)
+1 929 205 6099 US (New York)
+1 253 215 8782 US (Washington State)
+1 301 715 8592 US (Maryland
+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
Enter the Meeting ID: 998 6003 5469 followed by #
Enter the meeting password: 352903 followed by #
As an alternative, you may also join the meeting on your computer using the following link and the same Meeting ID and password:
https://zoom.us/j/99860035469?pwd=VitEMVV5djcwWndVQ3hxWGN2THljZz09
New 24-Hour Security Patrol Company Begins Service
The Nellie Gail Ranch Owners Association Board of Directors recently approved a new contract for 24-hour mobile security patrol services. A contract with Allied Universal Security Services is scheduled to commence at 12:01 am on Saturday, April 11, 2020. Allied Universal is a worldwide leading provider of security services with local management to oversee our community. The post orders specify on-going high visibility patrols of all Nellie Gail Ranch community streets and entries for deterrence and detection. Mobile patrol officers will look for suspicious activities and report concerns to the appropriate authorities. Patrol officers will not engage, chase or otherwise insert themselves into criminal apprehension. The patrol vehicle will have Allied Universal and Nellie Gail Ranch logos and light bar.
Happy Easter
We are wishing your family a safe and Happy Easter
Home Security Tips
Recent reports received from Crimemapping.com indicates a total of three (3) burglaries during the past 30 days in the Nellie Gail Ranch community.
Help keep our community safe by following these tips to protect yourself from property crime.
Criminals are looking for an easy opportunity with the lowest risk. These simple preventative steps can go a long way toward eliminating crimes of opportunity and reducing the frequency of burglaries or thefts in the community.
If you see something suspicious, please call Sheriff Dispatch at 949-770-6011 or 911 immediately. Valid calls to Sherriff Dispatch result in more frequent patrols by law enforcement of the Nellie Gail Ranch community. The longer you wait, the harder it is to catch the criminal.
- Persons loitering in the neighborhood – in a vehicle or on foot.
- Persons and/or vehicles in the same location for a long or unusual period of time.
- Persons carrying or concealing something suspicious.
- Persons peering into cars.
- Valuables being removed from home or vehicle.
- Strange vehicles parked at the neighbor’s home.
- Light or flashlight in homes while neighbors are away.
- Suspicious sounds such as breaking glass, alarms, screaming, loud bangs or gunshots.
- Prying, pounding or forcing sounds.
This link has other tips to prevent crime https://www.ocsd.org/documents/sheriff/staysafe/StaySafeOCBrochureOutreach_PR.pdf
For information regarding Crime Mapping visit: https://www.crimemapping.com/about
And remember, if you see anything suspicious, please call Sheriff Dispatch at 949-770-6011 or 911 in case of an emergency.
Stay At Home Order
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Nellie Gail Ranch Facilities
While NGROA Parks remain open, the children’s playgrounds and equipment are closed. Please adhere to social distancing requirements when using the parks. No gatherings.
The status of NGROA Recreation Facilities are as follows:
- NGROA Administrative Offices – Closed
- Tennis & Swim Club – Closed
- Pickleball Courts – Closed
- Park Grass Areas and Sidewalks – Open. Group gathering is prohibited. Comply with social distancing requirements
- Trails – Open
- Equestrian Center – Open
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The Coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to impact our world and all facets of life. The Nellie Gail Ranch Owners Association (NGROA) Board of Directors are committed to protecting public health and slowing the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) in the Nellie Gail Ranch community. NGROA Management is closely monitoring the latest information from public health officials to assist the Board of Directors in determining appropriate actions for the community’s activities, administrative operations, and facilities. The above provides a summarized list of actions taken by the Board of Directors due to the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). The actions taken are consistent with the recommendations and requirements from the California Department of Public Health, the Centers for Disease Control, County of Orange, and the California Governor’s Office. These measures will be evaluated as needed, as the Coronavirus situation evolves and subsides.
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Kids Easter Coloring Contest
Join us for an Easter coloring contest! Download the coloring page below and return your picture by email, along with your address, to Melody Smith at melody@melodyandassociates.com by Monday, April 6, to win a prize!Thank you to Melody and Associates for helping spread some Easter cheer during this time!
Hidden Trail Road – Fiber Optic Upgrade By Cox Communication
Cox Communication has provided us information regarding planned fiber-optic upgrades along a stretch of Hidden Trail Rd between Pine Strap Circle and Derby Hill Drive. The below link provides information regarding the impact on streets and changes to existing equipment pedestals located in the right of way on some properties. Cox Communication will be coordinating with the City of Laguna Hills. Cox provided us the following notice:
The fiber optic upgrade includes our equipment on your property / landscaping. The equipment upgrade to support fiber optic cable is necessary to free up congestion in the network that will improve our service to the residents within the community and all of customers in the geographical area for now and into the future. There will not be a cost or price increase to the customers as a result of the upgrade. If you have any questions or concerns please let me know.
The fiber optic upgrade includes our equipment on your property / landscaping. The equipment upgrade to support fiber optic cable is necessary to free up congestion in the network that will improve our service to the residents within the community and all of customers in the geographical area for now and into the future. There will not be a cost or price increase to the customers as a result of the upgrade. If you have any questions or concerns please let me know.
- We will be boring through the streets on the map in green to install conduits underground to feed our fiber optic cable from point to point
- We door tag all residents at the latest 48hrs prior to starting each phase of work. We also place sandwich board signs at the Greenfield entrance prior to starting work
- Work hours for the project are 8 a.m. – 4 p.m., end time is approximate, could be earlier end time but not later than 5p
- This work is required to pull new fiber optic cable from point to point because the existing conduit is either full, damaged or a non-existent pathway, this takes about a week to complete.
- There is a coordination effort with Cox, HOA and the residents to accommodate traffic/pedestrian flow around the construction zone with flaggers if necessary.
- We will absorb all restoration cost associated with the project including landscaping.
- You do have the option to use your own landscapers to restore the affected landscaped area and we will reimburse you for that cost.
- There are no planned loss of service during construction.
- After all work is complete there will be a cutover activation that typically takes place within the overnight maintenance window of 12 a.m. – 6 a.m., the cutover is quick, within minutes and we ensure all modems are back on the network.
