Heritage Greens News

Can you believe it!?!? Our new pool and tennis area is almost complete and ready to open. Before I thank anyone involved with this successful project, I must first thank Mother Nature. Wow; what a perfect fall, winter and spring to complete a significant project such as ours.

Please plan on attending the Open House scheduled for Saturday May 14th between the hours of 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. Your HOA Board and Metro District welcome you to walk through and enjoy firsthand the facilities located at your new Heritage Greens Swim and Tennis Club. Come check it out! I think everyone will be amazed with our new facilities. We will be providing beverages and hors d' oeuvres during the open house.

Several members of the HOA Board and HG Metro District Board recently performed a walk-through of the entire common area construction project to ensure we are still on track for a May 1st target date for "substantial completion". Once the contractor has declared substantial completion, we will be performing additional walk-throughs to identify and follow-up on the "punch list" items that need correction and completion. As I write this letter everything at the facility appears to be constructed and implemented as designed. However I assure you there will be punch-list items to be addressed during the first few weeks of May. As you may be aware, this is a typical process to be performed during any construction project. Also take note that there will be several ongoing enhancements to the common area landscaping immediately after the project is "complete".

The HG Swim & Tennis Club rules, regulations, membership guidelines, guest use and facility use plans have been drafted and are currently being reviewed and vetted by our insurance agents, the Metro District Board, their legal counsel and our legal counsel. We will communicate this information the moment it is approved and published.

Since the facilities will be open and in use before the next HG newsletter I do have a couple of items I would like to immediately address with HG neighbors.

First, the rules, regulations and facility use plans that are being implemented are not set in stone. The HOA Board has spent countless hours over the past 18 months attempting to visualize, plan for and address every desire, scenario, expectation and issue that may present itself during use of the facility. Quite a daunting task... if I may say so! However, while we have dealt with security, memberships, access controls, light pollution, noise issues, swim team, yoga classes, parking, landscaping and so forth, I am sure we have missed something. We will adjust the rules and regulations as needed.

Second, this is YOUR facility. Please treat it as such and help us prevent abusive and destructive behavior while using the facilities. We will have video recording surveillance, 24 hour ADT security and other security programs in place. However please remember the lifeguards are hired to "watch the swimmers" and provide some oversight of the facility. THEY ARE NOT BABYSITTERS. Do not expect the lifeguards to monitor activities away from the pool itself. We all need to monitor unacceptable behavior and use of our facilities. The tennis courts are for tennis - not rollerblades... the pool house is not a jungle-gym... the bar-b-que and kitchenette facilities are to be maintained by the users.

Back to my initial "thank you" announcement for volunteering on this project... on second thought... I will postpone my "thanks" until the next newsletter... provided the project finishes, the heater works, the pumps don't catch fire and the residents have not run us out of the neighborhood! Sincerely, I do want to thank the entire HG HOA Board and HG Metro District Board for bringing this project to a successful realization. More to follow later.

Along with spring comes the great influx of architecture change requests (ACC). Please remember to follow the published procedures and do not call or rely on HOA Board members to expedite or override your requests. You may submit an ACC request through multiple mediums; download the ACC request form from the HG website and email, fax or mail it to ACCU. Or you can also submit a request online through the HG website. Please allow for up to two weeks for your request to be processed. These guys are volunteers and you would be amazed how many requests we receive and how much time the ACC Committee puts into reviewing and approving ACC requests.

The HOA Board put the annual property maintenance contract out to bid for 2011. After reviewing 11 bids, we selected and hired JLS Landscaping to maintain all of our HOA common area properties. Check out their website and portfolios at http://www.jlslsc.com.

The next HOA Board meeting is scheduled for May 11th, 7p.m. to be hosted by Farro Italian restaurant. We do want to thank Farro's for hosting our HOA Board meetings and other events over the past few years. They have been and continue to be great accommodating neighbors. A visit to the restaurant would be a great way for HG to say thank you.

Sincerely,

Chip Zodrow

Heritage Greens HOA President

Pool Rules

pool lanes Hello fellow members of the new Heritage Greens Swim and Tennis Club!

I hope you are pleased with the beautiful results of the common area project. After 8 years of thoughtful conversation and planning, we can all be proud of how this project turned out. I want to put out a special thank you to all of the neighbors who live right around the common area. They were particularly impacted by the months of construction, and I appreciate their patience throughout. If you have a chance, please share your thanks with them as well.

Now on to business. With the new pool opening soon, make time to review the rules and regulations below and discuss them with your children. Everyone who plans to enjoy the pool must have a working knowledge of these rules and regulations. It will reduce confusion and conflict, and it will help ensure that the pool is a safe and enjoyable place for everyone this summer.

Thanks and I look forward to seeing you at the pool!

Jeff Smith

Pool Hours: Monday through Sunday 11 am to 8 pm

(Pool may be closed due to inclement weather at the sole discretion of the lifeguards, for swim meets and other member events)

Pool Rules

No horseplay allowed (pushing, dunking etc.)
No running on the deck
No glass containers
No hanging on the lane/pool divider lines
No unsafe conduct allowed
Obey the life guards at all times
No conversations with the guards while they are on the stands
No flotation devices in the deep end
No smoking
No alcohol
No one under the age of 12 allowed without a supervising adult at any time.
Parents are responsible for the behavior of their children at all times

Diving Well Rules

Only one person on the board at a time; wait on the deck for your turn
Only one bounce allowed
Swim directly to the ladder after going off the board
No swimming in the deep end
No bouncing while facing backwards on the board
Do not hang on the board
Do not swim under the board

Baby Pool

No lifeguard is provided for the baby pool
Parents are responsible for children using the baby pool
The baby pool is for use by children 5 years old and younger
Children not potty trained must wear a swim diaper or tight fitting plastic pants

Children's Play Area

Play equipment is for use of children 5 and under only
Parents are responsible for supervising their children at all times

Members are required to sign in upon entering pool area each visit
Residents must identify and sign in any guests at time of sign in

Guests

Heritage Greens Swim and Tennis Club is for the exclusive use of members and their invited guests.
Members are limited to 2 guests per visit
If you suspect unauthorized entry to the pool area by a non-member, please bring it to the attention of the head lifeguard immediately.

Pool Regulations

The lifeguards have complete control over all activities in the pool area at all times.Their instructions must be obeyed.
Unsafe behavior could result in the offending party being asked to leave the premises for the rest of the day.Facility privileges may be suspended for up to 48 hours by the lifeguards and longer periods by the Aquatics Director or Board of Directors for infractions of either the pool rules and/or regulations.
No person with an infectious or communicable disease or open wound is permitted in the pool area.
Flotation devices are allowed in the pool, but not the deep end.They must not be detrimental to over all safety.
Children who can not swim the length of the pool, infants and toddlers must be in direct contact of their supervising adult when in the pool.This means within arms reach.
Children 12 and under must be accompanied by a supervising adult when in the pool area.
During regular pool hours, the pool will be cleared at 45 minutes past the hour for adult swim. No one under 18 will be allowed to swim at this time. However, an adult may take one child under the age of 5 with them, as long as they maintain direct contact with the child.
Animals are not allowed in the pool area at any time, nor are you allowed to tie them off outside the pool area and then use the facility.
Proper swim attire is required in the pool area at all times.
Members are responsible for any property damage caused by their families and their guests.They are also responsible for the behavior while on the clubs' premises.
Baby sitter rule:A non swimming child must be with a responsible adult at all times in the pool area.A non-swimming child is one who has not passed the swimming test.This test consists of swimming one length of the pool with out stopping. If the life guard determines the supervising adult is not supervising the child satisfactorily, both will be asked to leave for the remainder of the day.
Radios and other electronic devices playing music are to be kept at a low enough volume so as not to disturb other people using the facility.The life guard will determine acceptable volume levels.Failure to comply will result in turning the device off.
Bicycles, skateboards, roller blades, scooters, etc. are not allowed in the pool or tennis areas of the club.Any damage determined to have been caused by individuals using them in these areas are the responsibility of the member.
Bicycles are to be parked in the bike rack or on the grass.They are not to be left in front of the access way to the facility.We want to make sure this access is never blocked in case emergency personnel need to assist a member or answer an emergency.
For the safety and comfort of the members NO GLASS is allowed in the pool area
For the safety and comfort of the members NO SMOKING is allowed on the premises.
The guardroom is for exclusive use of the guards. No members are allowed in this area unless attending to an emergency.

Lastly, the lifeguards are here to provide a safe environment for the pool area, specifically those members in the water. They are not baby sitters for your children. They are not your parents, so PLEASE, PLEASE pick up after yourself. Place any trash, especially food items in the proper receptacle. Take advantage of our recycling containers and place the proper items in them as well. We want the gem of our neighborhood to look as nice as possible at all times.

HAVE FUN, BE SAFE AND ENJOY THE FACILITIES!

Go Green! Reduce, Recycle, Reuse.

HG Recycle HG is going green! We have formed a recycling committee to help educate homeowners in how to reduce, recycle and reuse.

Reducing is decreasing your impact on the environment; Reusing is taking items we no longer need and giving them to others who can; and Recycling is taking what we have used and putting it someplace other than a landfill. We know that with your help, Heritage Greens can make the Green in our name truly mean something.

REDUCE: It is estimated that billions of discarded and empty individual water bottles are dumped in public landfills each year. These plastic bottles have been causing problems for the environment since their conception.We will have an H20 bottle filler at the pool so you can bring your own reusable bottles to the pool!

Compared to general service incandescent lamps giving the same amount of visible light, CFLs (compact fluorescent light) use less power and have a longer rated life. We are working on a plan to sell CFLs at a great price for you and as a fund raiser for the Swim Team. Stay tuned.

REUSE: Over the next few months, we will be collecting items that others can use. Soon we will be collecting towels & eyeglasses. We will also tell you of other things, such as out-of-date drugs, that can be recycled. Let us know if you know of an organization that can use items to help others.

RECYCLE: CFLs should not go in the trash. The Big Tool Box will take your used CFLs.

All HG residents can get a yellow-topped recycle bin for free from Waste Management. Call 303-797-1600 to get yours today. Don't think you have room in your garage? Send us an email (recycle@heritagegreens.org) and we will respond with some ideas.

Electronic Recycling Day:Coming Soon! A great way to get rid of old TVs, VCRs, monitors, telephones, ink cartridges, cell phones, and more! Don't throw these away during your spring clean up.

Tennis Courts: Look for the bins to recycle your cans.

Please look for the green Heritage Greens Reduce, Recycle, Reuse symbol in each edition of the newsletter.

Gator Gallop 2011

gator gallop

Come one! Come all!

Gator Gallop 2011

Memorial Day, May 30th

2 mile run/walk through the neighborhood
Check in starts at 8:30 a.m. Race starts at 9 a.m.
The race supports the Gator swim team but you don't need to be on the swim team to participate!
Please complete registration form by May 15th
Sorry - no bikes, blades or scooters

Join us for exercise and fun! Prizes! Breakfast! T-shirt tie-dyeing!

Click here for the registration form.

Family Night and Wine Tasting

All Heritage Greens residents are invited!

2nd Annual Family Night and Wine Tasting

Saturday, June 11th, 7 - 10 p.m.

Wine tasting and heavy appetizers for adults in the pool area.

Movie and game night for the kids age 4 and up in grass area. Kids are to bring a pillow and blanket or sleeping bag for the movie.

$75 per family with kids, $50 per couple, $25 per person

A fundraiser for the Heritage Greens Swim Team.

Please click here for the form and return it with a check by May 10th.

Please contact us with any questions or to help sponsor this event.

Dana McDermott 3030.905.0445 or Lisa Morrisroe 720.201.2683 morrisroes@gmail.com

Presented by Tim and Julie Morton of Jordan Wine and Spirits
Sponsored by Terry and Marybeth Touchton

Gator Swim Team

Gator logo It's going to be a good summer to be a Gator!

The countdown has begun - just a few short weeks until practice begins in our beautiful new pool. Registration has been a big success and we are thrilled to have so many returning swimmers and to welcome so many families that are new to Heritage Greens. Practice starts May 16, so if you haven't yet registered, you can still get in under the wire. If you are registered, but missed the Gear Nights, you can order your suits and other Gator gear at Out Of Breath Sports on Arapahoe at Broadway.

We've already introduced our capable and enthusiastic coaching team, but wanted to share with you their specific roles for the 2011 season.

Brittany Biggs, Head Coach, Age group coach for 13-18
Chad Fesler, Age group coach for 11-12
Cate McPherson, Age group coach for 9-10s and Pre-Team coach
Jasmine Griffin, Age group coach for 7-8s
Kayla Fasold, Age group coach for 6 & unders

All of the coaches are excited to get the season started and are looking forward to working with our Heritage Greens kids. Check out heritagegreens.rmsl.org for more info on the coaches.

Heritage Greens will host 3 home meets this year and our new pool is sure to be the envy of the competition. The full schedule will be updated on the team website, but here are some highlights of our 2011 schedule.

May 16 After school practice begins
May 21 Fun Meet
May 30 Gator Gallop
June 4 Away Meet @ The Knolls
June 11 Home Meet vs. Willow Creek II
June 11 2nd Annual Family Night at the Pool (Kids Movie Night and Adult Wine Tasting Event)
June 15th Pirates Cove Night
June 18 Home Meet vs. Preserve
June 25 Away Meet @ Forest Park
July 9 Home Meet vs. Cherry Knolls
July 11 - Prelims Week. HG will host 11-12 Prelims on July 14.
July 16 - Finals & Banquet

If you have any questions or suggestions for swim team, please contact the parent managers - we are always happy to hear from you.

Debbie Lepetsos debbielepetsos@comcast.net, 720-493-9266

Amy Walker Kurtz amy_m_walker@yahoo.com, 303-888-3084

Former Gator Continues the Path to Greatness

If you take a look at the Gator team records

you'll notice a name that recurs often - Missy Franklin. Now Missy is setting American records, competing around the world for Team USA and working toward her Olympic goals in 2012. It's hard to believe that just a few short years ago she was swimming 6 & unders for the Gators. Check out this article for more on Missy's achievements.

Moms, Pops & Tots

We will be meeting Tuesday, May 10 at 10 am at Little Monkey Bizness at 7600 E. Park Meadows Drive, Lone Tree, CO, (720) 880-5800 for some playtime. Please remember socks for kids. $7.50 for kids over 1 year and $5.00 for kids 6 months to 1 year.

By Tuesday May 24 the kids will be out of school, so let's meet at Westlands Park at 10:00 am - a good venue for preschoolers and older siblings!

Call with any questions or input for future playdates and dates that work for you.

Julie Hanna jrhanna2005@hotmail.com

Jennifer Gruidel jenandjeffgruidel@comcast.net

Tennis Court Update

The final phase of completing the tennis courts, applying the surface and painting the lines, is weather dependent. Several consecutive days of warm, dry weather of at least 70 degrees are necessary. Right now the target date for opening is May 10th. We will keep you informed when the courts are ready for play. We will also be issuing new keys soon. The first Saturday morning neighborhood men's tennis will be May 14th. Courts #3 and #4 will be reserved from 8 to 10am.

Thanks, Marty O'Brien

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Centennial Code Update

Since the adoption of the Land Development Code (LDC) on April 19, 2010, City Staff have been working on developing a zoning map to implement the LDC. But this is not all that Staff has been working on. In addition to the zoning map, Staff has also been researching and developing several code modules that were identified through the rewrite process as subjects that either required additional discussion or development. The outdoor lighting code was identified as one such code module.Visit www.centennialcodeupdate.com for more information.

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