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Community Projects Update
Fall has arrived! We hope you’ve been enjoying the cooler weather. There’s a lot happening within our neighborhood, so we wanted to provide you with a quick
update on some of the community’s projects:
Tennis Courts – Repair has begun on all three tennis courts in Sugar Mill.
- 7th Street: Repairs to the surface of the court, addition of windscreens on some sides of the court, light replacement as needed.
- Jess Pirtle: Repairs to the surface of the court, addition of windscreens on some sides of the court, light replacement as needed.
- Lake Courts: Complete resurfacing, addition of windscreen on one side, light replacement.
7th Street Community Area Drainage
Solution – For many years there has been the issue of significant accumulation of water in the area of the 7th Street Park and pool during severe storms. We have contracted with a company to install underground drainage that will be connected to city owned drainpipe beneath HOA property. We anticipate the work will conclude by the end of November.
7th Street Pool Re-surfacing – The Sugar Mill Board of Directors has signed an agreement to have the 7th Street pool resurfaced. We anticipate the work will conclude by the end of 2020.
Re-Landscaping of Sugar Mill Entry Ways – The HOA Board applied for grant money to help offset the cost of this project however we were notified the city has suspended the grant program for an undetermined time. We anticipate completing this project in January of 2021.
PLEASE WATCH YOUR STEP, with major fence construction progressing in the neighborhood. Here’s a reminder to be VERY CAREFUL and AWARE of the following hazards: torn down old fence materials along sidewalks and walkways, open holes being prepared for post placement, other types of construction materials, trimmed tree limbs and debris. Step carefully on your outings!
Fence Construction Notices
A) Notice to all affected homeowners that will need fence repair /painting
B) Next Door Construction Details for all affected residents
C)Residents on Lake Estates and Lake Trail affected by the Church fence Construction
D Stage 2 and 3 Rebuild and Repaint resident addresses
Sugar Mill Lake Fountain 060220 Update
Sugar Mill recently had a new fountain placed in our lake, just east of the lake center pool. Many of our neighbors have responded positively about the installation. Some of our neighbors have asked about the benefits. We went to our lake management specialists to tap their knowledge, and here it is. There are many benefits to aerating fountains, probably the least import of those benefits is the aesthetic aspect. Aeration and circulation are the major benefits that these fountains provide. A lake naturally wants to become stratified. That means cooler, more dense water settles to the bottom and warmer waters stay near the surface. The problem with this is that oxygen can’t penetrate down into the deep water. Oxygen is not only important for the fish and other wildlife that inhabit the lake, it also fuels the growth of beneficial aerobic bacteria. These bacteria aid in the decomposition of any organic material that enters the lake, preventing excessive nutrient loads that can lead to stagnation or harmful algae blooms. Otterbine fountains in particular are tweaked and tested to optimize circulation and OTR or Oxygen Transfer Rates. The combination of circulation and Oxygen transfer are major factors to maintaining a healthy lake with good water quality. Taking that into consideration, and after more discussion, the Sugar Mill HOA board has chosen to keep the fountain at its current location. Thanks for taking the time to read about this.
60120-Fence Project
This past weekend your Sugar Mill HOA and lots of neighborhood volunteers were out distributing a document detailing our plans for the upcoming Sugar Mill fence projects. We wanted to make sure you saw what we had planned. Please look for a yellow one sheet document with our fence project details. If you didn't get one of our flyers, let us know and we will make sure you get one. That document can be found by clicking here. Many thanks to our volunteers who braved the wet weather to get the word out.
Guidance on parks and recreational areas under partial reopening of Texas, May 1, 2020
Gov. Greg Abbott announced a partial reopening of Texas, effective today Friday, May 1.
Regarding Parks and Recreational Facilities, the City of Sugar Land’s parks and trails will remain open. Playgrounds, pavilions and basketball courts will remain closed as well as pools and splash pads.
Amenities that will reopen are: tennis courts, with the rule of no more than four people playing on the court at one time; and park benches not located near pavilions.
While the City of Sugar Land and Fort Bend County cannot require neighborhoods to close sections of your parks, we strongly encourage you to close playgrounds, restrooms, pavilions, outdoor fitness equipment, basketball courts, dog parks and drinking fountains.
Walking, jogging and non-contact sports are allowed in the parks.
For questions or concerns about the City’s response to the Governor’s orders, please contact 311:
Dial 3-1-1- or 281-275-2900
Email: 311@sugarlandtx.gov
Access Online: https://www.sugarlandtx.gov/1298/Report-a-Concern (COVID-19 Regulation Question)
Access by Mobile App: Download MySL on Google Play or Apple AppStore (COVID-19 Regulation Question)
For the most up-to-date information on the Coronavirus/COVID-19 from the City of Sugar Land, please visit: https://www.sugarlandtx.gov/1905/2019-Novel-Coronavirus-COVID-19-Informat
CoVid19 Trash/Recycling Update
Hopefully you are staying safe and adjusting to our new way of life. A couple of things to note. First, if you did put out materials for pick up on our heavy trash day for April, please note they will not be picked up. Many of you have already removed those items, but some remain. Please remove those items from your curb. Second, as we are in the season of cleaning up our yards, please make sure that any green waste is kept off the curb until the day of pickup. Finally, we have an update from Republic Services on how they are taking care of our trash/recycling at this time. Take a moment to read their response to CoVid19 and let's make sure we all work together to keep our neighborhood looking great. Here is the press release from Republic. Solid Waste and Recycling With the constantly changing COVID-19 situation, the City wants to ensure residents have the most up to date information regarding our solid waste program. City staff remain in constant communication with our service providers to ensure that all collection services are restored as quickly as possible. For the time being, residents receiving collection from Republic Services should follow the guidelines provided below. Residents should continue to place their garbage and recycling carts out for collection according to their normal schedules. For the safety of the employees collecting the material, we ask that everyone continue to follow cart collection guidelines and not place loose garbage or bags outside the carts. During this time, Republic Services will be collecting garbage and recycling together. This modification allows for equipment and resources to be reallocated to address the increased volume of garbage being generated due to the Stay Home to Save Lives Order passed by Fort Bend County Judge K.P. George. This also ensures that household garbage collection continues throughout this unprecedented event. Residents looking for an option to continue recycling their material during this time should visit our Drop-Off Center webpage for information on available resources. Green waste material will continue to be collected according to normal schedules. Textile collections, provided by Simple Recycling, have been temporarily suspended state-wide. This suspension applies to all Sugar Land residents. Bulk waste collection has been temporarily suspended. This is another modification being made to ensure that household garbage collection continues throughout this event. Residents that have already scheduled HHW collections through April 23rd will have their items picked-up; however, no new collections are being scheduled at this time. Please do not place HHW items in your garbage cart for collection, as this is a common cause of truck fires and potential contamination. The City maintained drop-off center for tires and used cooking oil collection is still open to the public during normal business hours.
Important Update From RealManage to Residents Regarding Response To COVID-19
Please click here to read an important update from RealManage to residents regarding response to COVID-19.
Update from Mayor Joe Zimmerman
Watch at this link http://bit.ly/3cQ86Wy for a COVID-19 update from Mayor Joe Zimmerman.
To protect the public and help limit the spread of COVID-19 in the greater Houston region, the city of Sugar Land has declared a disaster declaration that follows guidelines issued by Fort Bend County and actions taken by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott.
The following community mitigation initiatives take effect immediately and will extend through March 27, at which time the restrictions will be reevaluated.
• Any event of more than 250 people sponsored or permitted by the city of Sugar Land will cease.
-This includes The Smart Financial Centre at Sugar Land.
-This also includes Constellation Field.
. Municipal Court appearances, trials and arraignments are canceled. All cases will be reset.
· The T.E. Harman Center is closed due to its members being at greater risk.
-Other gatherings of seniors or other people at higher risk of severe illness should be canceled or postponed. Those at higher risk include people 60 and older, people with underlying health conditions (e.g. heart disease, lung disease, diabetes, mellitus, cancer, hypertension, etc.), people who have weakened immune systems and pregnant women.
· Washing hands and cleaning surfaces remains important, so the city of Sugar Land will not discontinue water service for anyone through March 27; however, outstanding bills will not be waived.
• Any event greater than 250 people held at private facilities are urged to cancel but should make those determinations within their organizations and with staff of those facilities.
· Events under 250 people should be considered for postponement.
• Nursing homes and senior living centers should limit visitation of the public within their facilities.
· Employers should take steps to make it more feasible for their employees to work in ways that minimize close contact with large numbers of people. Maximize telecommuting options and consider staggering start and end times.
· Senior living facilities, assisted living facilities, and other facilities with populations at higher risk for COVID-19 should limit interactions with the general public. This includes reducing large gatherings, limiting programs with external staff, consider having residents stay inside, limiting visitors and screening people entering the facility.
· Faith-based organizations and communities should implement social distancing measures such as reducing activities like group congregation and religious services, especially for organizations who are at increased risk.
The International Art and Kite Festival is scheduled for after March 27, but it has been canceled.
The Fort Bend County Health and Human Services Department is managing the local response. The city continues to work closely with the health department and Sugar Land’s local health authority and meet on a daily basis to ensure city leaders have all the facts and make decisions based on advice from health experts. At this time, the health department says the threat in Sugar Land and Fort Bend County remains low, so the city remains open for normal business; however, non-essential meetings and activities are being curtailed.
For accurate and reliable information, please be sure to visit the following resources. They are the authoritative sources of information.
• Texas Department of Health and Human Services
https://dshs.texas.gov/coronavirus/
• Fort Bend Health and Human Services
https://www.fbchealth.org/ncov
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus
Sugar Mill Road/Drainage Update
As you might have noticed, the construction crews are working hard to bring the upgrades to our community. Here is the latest news. From the City of Sugar Land – Timeline Update of the construction schedule for 7th Street: Phase I – Drainage Improvements at the City-owned park and 7th Street reconstruction (from the Park to West Green Belt) – Completed 7th Street segment (in front of the Middle School) - Completed on August 14, 2019 Park drainage, sidewalks and parking lot – Completed on October 2, 2019 Phase IIA – Drainage Improvements and 7th Street Reconstruction (West bound from West Green Belt to Woodlake Circle) October 2019 to January 2020 Phase II B – 7th Street Reconstruction (East bound from Woodlake Circle to West Green Belt) January 2020 to May 2020 Phase III A – Drainage Improvements and Muirwood Lane Reconstruction (North bound from 7th Street to cul-de-sac) November 2019 to February 2020. Phase III B – Muirwood Lane Reconstruction (South bound from 7th street to cul-de-sac) March 2020 – May 2020 One lane of 7th street will be always open to traffic during the duration of the project, but traffic will be only eastbound. When working on the eastbound lane (adjacent to the home driveways), the contractor will install temporary access to driveways, and no more than 5 driveways will be restricted from access at the same time, not exceeding 1 week. The affected residents will be able to park their cars in the segment of the road closed to traffic not far from their homes. Simultaneously with the work on 7th Street, the contractor will be completing the water line replacement from Wood St. to the Park and from West Green Circle to Eldridge Rd. (The segment in front of the Middle School was already replaced during Phase I of the project).
Fall Road Construction in Sugar Mill
Thanks to Martha Adkison for passing this information along. Our contact with the city, Jorge Alba has been doing a great job of answering our questions and keeping us up to date with the road construction in Sugar Mill. So now we are experiencing the construction phase on the westbound lane of 7th Street. We are going to be living with some disruption, dust, dirt and mud for the next several weeks, with the anticipation of better drainage and a nice new street. One thing I would like to ask of all drivers. Please obey the signs that indicate the road westbound is closed, with a do not enter sign and an arrow telling you to turn right at the road closure. And some good advice for those who might ignore it, you just might find a friendly police officer at the other end of the road closure waiting for your arrival. Seriously, those one way signs are put up for our safety. With that said, here is an update on the road construction. Phase I – Drainage Improvements at the City-owned park and 7th Street reconstruction (from the Park to West Green Belt) – Completed 7th Street segment (in front of the Middle School) - Completed on August 14, 2019 Park drainage, sidewalks and parking lot – Completed on October 2, 2019 Phase IIA – Drainage Improvements and 7th Street Reconstruction (West bound from West Green Belt to Woodlake Circle) October 2019 to January 2020 Phase II B – 7th Street Reconstruction (East bund from Woodlake Circle to Wes Green Belt) January 2020 to May 2020 Phase III A – Drainage Improvements and Muirwood Lane Reconstruction (North bound from 7th Street to cul-de-sac) November 2019 to February 2020. Phase III B – Muirwood Lane Reconstruction (South bound from 7th street to cul-de-sac) March 2020 – May 2020 One lane of 7th street will be always open to traffic during the duration of the project, but traffic will be only eastbound. When working on the eastbound lane (adjacent to the home driveways), the contractor will install temporary access to driveways, and no more than 5 driveways will be restricted from access at the same time, not exceeding 1 week. The affected residents will be able to park their cars in the segment of the road closed to traffic not far from their homes. Simultaneously with the work on 7th Street, the contractor will be completing the water line replacement from Wood St. to the Park and from West Green Circle to Eldridge Rd. (The segment in front of the Middle School was already replaced during Phase I of the project).
Sugar Mill Road Construction Update
Some folks might be wondering when road construction will resume in Sugar Mill. The city has provided us with this update. I am including contact names just in case you have any questions or comments. Drive safely, and obey the road signs as we look forward to the road and drainage upgrades in Sugar Mill. Dear Sugar Mill Residents Sugar Land, Texas Re: CIP No. DR-1801 Covington Woods Drainage Improvements at Sugar Mill Relief Line & Seven Street Reconstruction Dear Resident: WadeCon LLC continues working on the drainage improvements, street reconstruction and water line rehabilitation along 7th Street between the City-owned Park and Bournewood Drive. Phase I of the project (in front of the Sugar Land Middle School has been completed) and WadeCon LLC. is ready to initiate Phase II of the project from West Green Belt Dr. to Bournewood Dr. on September 30, 2019. To complete the work at the intersection of 7th Street and West Green Belt Dr., it will be necessary to close this intersection from Monday September 30 to Friday October 18, 2019. During this period, all traffic along Green Belt Dr., Sugar Plum Circle, Palm Grove Circle and Wood Bridge Circle needs to enter and leave the neighborhood via Bournewood Drive. Please call with any questions or concerns. Jorge L. Alba Project Manager (281) 275-2275 jalba@sugarlandtx.gov Geoff Cummings Construction Inspector (281) 615-1811 gcummings@sugarlandtx.gov Thank you for your patience and cooperation. We look forward for the successful completion of this important neighborhood drainage improvements project.
Message from Environmental & Neighborhood Services
The City of Sugar Land Environmental & Neighborhood Services was provided information through our local Agrilife Extension office. Water quality maintenance practices at the dog park follow Agrilife recommendations for maintaining conditions that are not conducive to blue-green algae. Additionally, Parks staff has confirmed there is no visual evidence of the algae in the dog park pond.
More Information:
Blue-green algae is naturally occurring and exists in waterbodies around the world. There are hundreds of species, and some produce toxins when hot and dry weather conditions create stagnant waterbodies. When this occurs, blue-green algae can begin to duplicate and exhaust the available nutrient supply. The release of toxins in certain species is a way of eliminating competition for nutrients. Testing is limited and can only determine if toxins are present at a specific point in time. Test results are not indicative of previous water conditions or future changes in conditions.
We can help limit algae blooms by reducing the amount of nutrients within stormwater runoff. Contributing factors include fertilizers, yard and pet waste and many soaps. Be sure not to over apply fertilizers, and never apply right before a rainstorm. Collect yard and pet waste to prevent it from entering the storm drain and when possible, use a commercial carwash to keep your vehicle clean.
Pet Owners should be aware of this toxin and know how to identify bodies of water that are unsafe. Blue-green algae is known to cause poisoning in dogs, cats, livestock and wildlife. The swimming pond at the Sugar Land Pawm Springs Dog Park is replenished weekly with clean water and algal treatments in order to maintain water quality. Pet owners should stay informed and report any concerns to 311.
Things to Look For:
Most likely to occur in bodies of fresh water when the weather is warm (over 75 degrees) and sunny
Bluish-green scum (may also resemble pea-green paint or slime on the surface)
Small, irregular, round or egg-shaped clumps of dark green or dark blueish green algae floating at the surface
Dead minnows, fish or other wildlife near or in the water
For images of blue-green algae and more information on identification please visit https://aquaplant.tamu.edu/plant-identification/category-algae/.
We Need To Talk--
Code Inspector Gilbert Cipriano from the City of Sugar Land called regarding rodents ( rats, possums, mice etc) in our neighborhood ,according to a few of our neighbors. He wanted to share this information with the community so that the rodent issue can possibly be taken care of or limited . According to Mr. Cipriano, animals will come to a property for one of three reasons: food, water or shelter. The residents needs to eliminate these from their yard. For example – trimming tree branches 12 feet from the roof line, picking up all fallen fruit if there are fruit trees, not feeding pets outside and leaving food in bowls, not allowing outside shelters with gaps under decks, sheds, appliances, junk piles, old fences and walls. Keeping the property, including alleys and yards, clean and trash-free. He stated that there is a product called Natures Defense Organic Animal Repellent. You may have to order it online. It is a granule that is put down and then needs to be re-applied after it rains or 2 weeks after it is first applied. Sometimes it may take more than one application around the perimeter of the yard. Again, just a heads up. Sugar Mill HOA.