DOG OWNERS AND FRIENDS COMMITTEE
Hello from the Dog Owners and Friends Committee!!! We all hope you had a wonderful summer and welcome you back to the resort. You may have noticed that over the summer our primary dog relief area (by the maintenance yard) was renovated and refreshed with new drainage and turf. K-9 Grass designed especially for the use in dog parks and dog boarding facilities. K-9 Grass has a special drainage system plus has an antimicrobial built into the blades which is non-toxic. This system is the best available on the market and if you have a pet, you might want to consider installing this turf on your lot. Stay tuned for an updated cleaning protocol but for now please continue to remove any feces and rinse the turf after your dog makes a visit. You also may notice upon your return that some new Doggie Waste Stations have been installed in the resort. Please remember that it is all pet owners’ responsibility to clean up after their pets and properly dispose of any waste. Additionally, there is a trial going on which runs from 10/1 to 12/31, which allows dogs in the grassy areas on the back and sides of the tennis and pickle ball courts. In January 2020, the DOF committee will provide the Board with observations and feedback gathered during the trial period for consideration regarding a decision to implement a permanent rule change. Why is this trial so important??? The goal of the common area trial is to improve the facilities and culture for dogs at ORPS and increase pet owners’ ability to comply with rules and regulations by opening up some of the common areas. The current social climate at ORPS has eroded to a point that owners are having altercations regarding the use of common areas and the Cathedral City Police have been involved. After much consideration and discussion of various alternatives, the committee decided that this request was the most reasonable way to gather data for decision-making regarding long-term pet regulation changes. This would not put an undue burden on any specific area of the park by having many dogs congregate in one area. This would allow all dog owners to reasonably comply with the rules regarding usage of common areas. It would also resolve the need for additional relief areas which would be costly to implement. The Dog Owners and Friends Committee welcomes your feedback and participation. The Dog Owners and Friends Committee meetings are open to all owners, so please check out the homeowners’ website for the meeting schedule. If you are interested in joining the committee please email me at: Our38ftlife@outlook.com
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PLANNING COMMITTEE Facilities & strategic
The Facilities Planning Committee is pleased to report that new furniture is in place at the Pergola located at El Saguaro. We are also pleased to announce the kitchen project at El Saguaro is nearing completion after multiple unexpected challenges. We wish to thank everyone for their patience and understanding. Also, improvements to the 19 th Hole bar area through the efforts of John Boudin and Don Renoe have been made for the enjoyment of everyone. And, new lighting has been installed in the landscape areas surrounding the pool at ES to provide a safer walkway. The Committee has several new projects under evaluation and planning, with more information coming. Members of the committee welcome any and all owners’ concerns and ideas, don’t hesitate in bringing them forward. We all wish ORPS to continue being the outstanding resort it is! Douglas Folsom, Chair
Brenda King, Chair
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