Category Archives: HOA Updates

Town Council and Mayoral Q&A Forum

HOA Updates, Town of Gilbert Candidate Forums

On July 22nd, the Lyon’s Gate HOA will be hosting and recording a candidate forum with the 6 candidates running for the Town of Gilbert Town Council. The following night, July 23rd, we will be hosting and recording a second forum with the 3 Mayoral candidates running for Mayor of the Town of Gilbert. Both forums begin at 7:30 PM. The doors open at 7:00 PM both nights to allow residents to enter one at a time to take any literature the candidates have provided.

Due to the COVID-19 restrictions that are in place, recording these forums and making them available to Gilbert residents via the Lyon’s Gate HOA Podcast, is the safest and most effective means of distribution.  The Q&A forum will be closed to the public for safety reasons and will be released as 2 separate podcasts on the Lyon’s Gate HOA Podcast as a public service to the residents of Lyon’s Gate and the Town of Gilbert.  

With the Primaries rapidly approaching (August 4th) this Q&A forum with the candidates provides an excellent opportunity to hear each candidate’s position on the issues presented to make an informed decision on voting day. 

We know that the residents of Gilbert have questions they want to ask of the candidates, so we are asking that those questions be submitted in advance using the contact form on the Lyon’s Gate HOA website at https://livelyonsgate.com/contact-us/. We will get to as many questions as possible during the forums. In addition, each candidate will have literature, flyers, etc. that residents can pick up after the forums by visiting the Lyon’s Gate HOA Community Clubhouse located at 1811 S. Martingale Road in Gilbert. To hear more information, listen to this latest episode of the Lyon’s Gate HOA Podcast:

Town of Gilbert Candidate Forums and HOA Updates

HOA Events, HOA Podcast, HOA Updates

On July 22nd, the Lyon’s Gate HOA Podcast will be hosting and recording a candidate forum with the 6 candidates running for the Town of Gilbert Town Council. The following night, July 23rd, we’ll be hosting and recording a second forum with the 3 Mayoral candidates running for Mayor of the Town of Gilbert. Both of these forums will then be released as 2 separate podcasts on the Lyon’s Gate HOA Podcast as a public service to the residents of the Town of Gilbert. With the Primaries rapidly approaching (August 4th) this Q&A forum with the candidates provides an excellent opportunity to hear each candidate’s position on the issues presented in order to make an informed decision on voting day.

Due to the COVID-19 restrictions that are in place, recording these forums and making them available to Gilbert residents via the Lyon’s Gate HOA podcast, is the safest and most effective means of distribution. We know that the residents of Gilbert have questions they want to ask of the candidates, so we are asking that those questions be submitted in advance using the contact form on the Lyon’s Gate HOA website at https://livelyonsgate.com/contact-us/. We will get to as many questions as possible during the forums.

In addition, each candidate will have literature, flyers, etc. that residents can pick up after the forums by visiting the Lyon’s Gate HOA Community Clubhouse located at 1811 S. Martingale Road in Gilbert. 

We will have more information about the forums here, and in the next episode of the Lyon’s Gate HOA Podcast. You can listen to today’s podcast episode using the player above, for more information.

Trees, Street Parking, and Bulk Trash

Bulk Trash, HOA Updates

Dear Residents, 

We hope everyone is staying cool during the summer and finding ways to keep busy with current social distancing guidelines in place. As a reminder the 4th of July event is cancelled, but we still want to see how you are celebrating the 4thof July with your family! Please send us pictures or videos of your 4th of July gathering so we can share on our website and community newsletter! I would like to take this time to remind everyone of a few guidelines to remain in compliance within the community and in the Town of Gilbert.

Trees

The owner of any property fronting or bordering a street, alley, sidewalk or other passageway shall not allow or permit trees, plant growth, or shrubs to grow in a manner that impedes, or obstructs or interferes with passage on said street, alley, sidewalk or other passageway or limits the visibility of any regulatory sign or traffic control device or signal.  All vegetation must be trimmed a minimum of eight feet over a sidewalk and a minimum of 13 feet and six inches above a street, alley or other passageway. Please ensure your trees follow the above guidelines. This is a Town of Gilbert law as well as an Association rule. You are subject to citation by both the community and town for not complying.

Street Parking

You are permitted to park on-street if you already have one vehicle in the garage and two in the driveway. The street is to be used as overflow parking only. If you must utilize on-street parking please adhere to the following rules:

  • Do not park within 15′ of a fire hydrant, entrance to alleyway or cluster home drive.
  • Do not park a car on a public street pointing the car in the wrong direction, park in the direction of traffic.
  • Do not park on the sidewalk.
  • Do not park closer than 30′ on either side of a Stop sign. This is for emergency purposed to allow emergency vehicles enough space to safely turn.
  • Do not park an unregistered car on a public street.

Bulk Trash

We had many homes not have their bulk trash picked up, because they were not in compliance with pick up guidelines. Please find the rules below for pickup and options for items that are not accepted during pickup.  Household trash is not accepted for bulk pick up and should be bagged and placed in your trash container. Bulk items can be placed out between Saturday and 5:00 AM on Monday of your collection week. Pickup may occur any day during your collection week.

Bulk Items We Collect:

  • Furniture that cannot be donated
  • Mattresses
  • Dishwashers
  • Yard waste
  • Trimmings less than 5 feet in length and 12 inches in diameter
  • Grass, leaves, and weeds (bagged and tied) 
  • Cacti (boxed and contained)
  • Glass (boxed, sealed, and labeled)
  • Televisions (CRT, DLP, Rear Projection)

Bulk Items We Do Not Collect:

  • Household garbage that is liable to decay (kitchen waste)
  • Construction, Remodel or Demolition debris (rock, concrete, drywall, lumber, roofing material, countertops, cabinets, carpet, tile, glass doors, and mirrored doors)
  • Auto parts (engine block, tires, and rims)
  • Hazardous waste (tires, vehicle fluids, paint, pool chemicals, propane tanks, flat screen TV’s, electronics, etc.)

Requirements:

  • Bulk trash pile may not be larger than 10 feet long by 5 feet wide by 5 feet high
  • Place all acceptable bulk items in the street against the curb
  • A minimum of 5 feet away from all obstacles including trash/recycle containers and vehicles
  • Out for pick up no earlier than the Saturday prior to your collection week and no later than 5:00 AM on Monday of your collection week

Special Pickup for Acceptable Items:

  • Your bulk pile that exceeds 10′ X 5′ X 5′ but is no larger than 20′ X 5′ X 5′ can be collected for a nominal fee. Special collections start at a minimum rate of $33.00 per 15-minute increments. Tonnage fees may also apply. Special collections may not be requested the week before your normal bulk collection week.
  • Call Customer Service at (480) 503-6400 to arrange for a special pick up.  All special pickups must be scheduled and confirmed BEFORE they are set out for service.

Want to Haul it Yourself?

There are two designated transfer stations available for Gilbert residents to dispose of a load of waste once every 30 days at no cost.

Transfer Station Locations:

  • Waste Management San Tan Transfer Station – 4040 S. 80th Street, Mesa, AZ 85212
  • Republic Services Mesa Transfer Station – 6711 S. Mountain Road, Mesa, AZ 85212
    *Transfer stations require a high visibility safety vest to be worn. Vests are available at facilities for purchase.

Requirements to utilize this program include:

  • You must be a Gilbert resident and provide a valid photo I.D. with the same name and address as shown on the utility bill (delinquent bills will not be accepted). 
  • Load must not exceed one ton. Resident will be charged for entire load if over allowable weight.
  • Load cannot contain any Household Hazardous Waste (HHW).
  • No appliances. 

For more information from the Town of Gilbert, see the Bulk Trash links on this site.

Julia Holland,
Community Manager
City Property Managment

Important Community Updates

HOA Updates, Notices

Dear Residents,

Please find community updates and news below.

Bulk Trash

June bulk trash can be placed out between Saturday, June 20th to 5:00 AM on Monday, June 22nd. Pickup may occur any day during your collection week. All items not collected by Friday, June 26th must be removed from visibility immediately.

We continue to have a major issue with residents placing their bulk trash out too early. This creates a nuisance, health hazard, and blight on the community. A main concern is bulk trash being placed in common areas or on the side of other residents’ homes. The Town of Gilbert offers special pickup options for owners who need bulk trash removed outside of the scheduled time frame. Call Customer Service at (480) 503-6400 to arrange for a special pick up.  All special pickups must be scheduled and confirmed before they are set out for service. 

Lost & Found

Did you know the office has a lost and found? If you find something throughout the community, please turn it into the office so we can attempt to locate its owner. If you should lose an item, please check with the office to see if it has been turned in.  

Board Meeting Recap

The following action was taken at the June 17, 2020 Board Meeting:  

Asphalt Maintenance
Asphalt Maintenance for phases 3 to 10 will be sent out to bid this month. Once the Board reviews proposals it is anticipated work will begin in the fall.  

Pools
The Del Rio Pool deck will be resurfaced, and the interior tile line replaced this September. 
 
Landscape
The common area and palm trees will be trimmed in July.

Board Meetings

All meetings will be held virtually pending further notice. Check your email for login information for the July 15th meeting.

Maintenance Items

  • New touchless soap dispensers will be installed in the pool restrooms in the next week.
  • New signs promoting the community website will be installed at the 10 signposts around the community. 
  • 10 new benches and dog waste stations were installed around the community.

Community Events

Considering the current health crisis the 4th of July event has been cancelled We would still like to see how you are celebrating the 4th of July with your family! Please send us your pictures of your 4th of July gathering so we can share on our website and community newsletter! 

Violations

We are currently experiencing an excessive amount of violations for weeds throughout the community. The CC&R’s authorize the Association to correct these violations if the owner does not remedy the violation after going through the enforcement process. This is a step we would like to avoid, but the appearance and maintenance of our community is a high priority. Please help us maintain a beautiful community by doing your part. If the Association must correct the violation; costs associated for this will be assessed to the owner’s account. Please remember if you are a corner lot you are responsible for the side of your home as well. If you are not sure where your property lines end and what is your responsibility, please let me know and I can assist.

Julia Holland, Community Manager, CAAM, CMCA, AMS, PCAM 602.437.4777, ext. 2196 | julia.holland@cityproperty.com