Maintenance

<body topmargin=0 leftmargin=0 marginheight=0 marginwidth=0> <table cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0><tr> <td valign="top" colspan=2 height=90 BGCOLOR="#FFFFFF" TEXT="#080000"> <div> <FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B>                                              Holly Lake Ranch, Texas</B></FONT><B>     |     </B><A HREF="index.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE=" "><U><B>home</B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> </div> </td> </tr><tr> <td valign="top" width=170 BGCOLOR="#FFCC66" TEXT="#080000"> <bR> <bR> <div> <I><B>return to :</B></I></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="index.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE=" "><U><B>Home</B></U></A></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> © <FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >2004 casper704</FONT></div> </td> <td valign="top" height=390 BGCOLOR="#FFFFFF" TEXT="#080000"> <div> <I>Maintenance</I></div> <div> <I><B><IMG SRC="1909eb020.jpg" border=0 width="235" height="258" ALIGN="LEFT" HSPACE="15" VSPACE="0"></B></I><I><B>    </B></I></div> <div> <I><B>      </B></I><I><B>Maintenance Supervisor</B></I><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > -</FONT></div> <bR> <div>       David Grover       903-725-6345</div> <div> <I><B> </B></I></div> <bR> <div> <I><B>May 2008</B></I></div> <div> As most of you are aware I have taken the position left vacant when Billy left to start a new chapter in his life. I have had numerous opportunities to meet people at Holly Lake, and I look forward to meeting more of you as time passes.</div> <bR> <div> Let me introduce myself by telling you about my life. I'm married, I have a 12 year old son, and I live in Edgewood. I am a Cub Scout and Boy Scout leader in Canton, and I attend Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Canton.</div> <bR> <div> I have worked in construction and manufacturing all my life. I enjoy working with my hands whether it's building or repairing things.</div> <bR> <div> The first project I encountered at Holly Lake my first day was the remodel at the 19<FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >th</FONT> Hole. It was good to have one project that the whole crew was involved in. This gave me a great opportunity to get to know all the men on the maintenance crew and assess their individual skills. Billy did a good job assembling a diverse crew with varied skills.</div> <bR> <div> As many of you know we have purchased a new dump truck and trailer. Thanks to Delbert and William for their search, looking at trucks from Grand Saline to Longview, we were able to get a very good quality low mileage, 2001 Freightliner and stay below what was budgeted.</div> <bR> <div> There are several trailer manufactures in the Wills Point and Canton areas. We purchased a new trailer from Pro-Trak and equipped it ourselves to help keep the cost down. Were able to stay well below budget.</div> <bR> <div> The purchase of these two pieces of equipment will serve Holly Lake Ranch well for many years to come. The old dump truck was sold.</div> <bR> <div> A few projects that we have completed include a roof over the pool equipment in Section 1. Protecting the pool equipment from the elements will lessen maintenance and repair expense. We had trouble with the pool hall flooding when it rained. I believe we have this problem taken care of. We have added flood lights on the island where you turn into the west entrance off of 2869. This lighting illuminates the island for better visibility for people turning in at night. We have also done fence repair in sections 3, 4, and 5.</div> <bR> <div> As I am learning, roads and drainage are, and will continue to be on-going projects. We have done some pot-hole repairs and as soon as we are into warm weather for good (May) we will get started on over-laying as many of the roads that are in need, as the budget will allow.</div> <bR> <div> A couple of things we have done… We have set up a regular maintenance schedule to better maintain our equipment and vehicles as well as securities vehicles. We have also set up a preventative maintenance schedule for the security gates and the back up generator for security.</div> <bR> <div> One thing I've seen that bothers me is people dumping brush on cul-de-sacs that have no houses or few houses on them. It's sad to realize some people care so little bout their community as to dump brush illegally. There is a brush dump, please use it and help keep Holly Lake Ranch beautiful.</div> <bR> <div> Thank you</div> <bR> <div> Dave Grover</div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <I><B>Feb 2008</B></I></div> <div> Since the last newsletter, the maintenance department has been steadily preparing for the busy spring and summer that lies ahead. The warm winter weather has not helped in eradicating any of the weeds, so it looks like a full six months of mowing and weed trimming for the maintenance crew. We will also continue removing the multitude of dead trees from the right of ways and parks. Soon we will be implementing the 2008 road repair plan. With over 45 miles of roads, we try our best to design a plan that will best serve the community.</div> <bR> <div> Currently the maintenance department is working hard renovating the restaurant facility. They are tearing out and adding walls, building an extension to the existing bar, cutting a serving window into the kitchen and tearing out the cabinets. It will look quite different when they are done.</div> <bR> <div> As some of you may already know, Billy Coyle has resigned from the maintenance department. Billy was a mainstay at the department for over thirteen years and brought impeccable talent and skills to the department. He will be sorely missed. Good Luck Billy with your new electrical business. With Billy's departure, a new maintenance supervisor has been hired. David Grover is joining the maintenance team and brings with him a diverse resume. David has been in maintenance and construction for over twenty years, most recently at Arriva where he was the shop foreman in charge of kitchen stainless steel manufacturing. He also has experience as a heavy equipment operator, vehicle mechanic, and has worked in building construction. Please welcome David Grover to the Holly Lake family.</div> <bR> <div> We are looking forward to another busy year maintaining Holly Lake Ranch in a manner that will make each member proud to be a part of. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to better serve you. Call us at 903-769-9503.</div> <bR> <div> Rob James</div> <bR> <bR> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>