Dog Park "Baby Steps" & The POOL! The POOL!

I discussed the notion of an Edgehill Dog Park with the stormwater drainage/water quality expert at the Town of Cary.  From that department's perspective, converting the tennis courts to a dog park would not pose any problem of contamination due to nitrogen (since dog waste is still a fertilizer).  I and others had wondered about that.  They request, and we insist, that - first - dog owners pick up after themselves IF the park gets opened and we bolster that self-policing with a professional pet waste removal contract.

In fact, it's an infraction in Cary to refuse to clean up feces from your pet on public or private property!  I was researching the laws on dogs who bite and show aggression and stumbled on the ordinance over dog waste.  First violation earns you a $20 fine.  Subsequent violations earn you a $50 fine.  I'm noticing more than one dog walker who doesn't clean after their pets. 

THAT SAID.....sometimes your dog uses the bathroom a number of times exceeding the amount of baggies you're carrying in your pocket.  But, something like a dog park would require heavy-handed self policing.  Baggies would be supplied so there would be ZERO excuse.  But, that's the cart before the horse; we're not close to "dog park" status yet.

The nicer we make our amenities, the more people will use them.  The more people that use them - by sheer numbers - the more lazy folks will come along, too.  Sorry for being mean.

Regarding our proposed dog park, our email list is more active because it reaches people who want to know more depth in what we're working on, time lines, etc.  This blog is for the proposed park news "Tid Bits" but also other HOA and community information.  Email me if you want to join that list.  We're bouncing ideas and comments off each other as thoughts arise.

You're always welcome to email me or leave a comment.  I'll post it on the main page.

IF YOU'RE A RESIDENT WHO USES THE POOL......

We appreciate the folks who are taking ownership in the pool and are questioning squatters/freeloaders who, for some odd reason, think they're entitled to free access while you pay a monthly fee to keep the pool clean for them.

Upon reading the covenants that cover every Edgehill resident, any dues-payers has the authority to enforce community rules, such as pool trespassing.  YES, it IS trespassing.

I'm not hearing that the pool is so overwhelmed with people that dues-payers can't enjoy it, but folks have said they've spotted glass bottle violations, rude and even aggressive behavior by people who do not live in our community, yet enjoy loitering.  I'm a nice guy but have no tolerance for people like this.

A few board members are discussing possible proposals for handling this situation if it grows.....and even if it doesn't grow into a bigger problem. 

Our current pool key policy is effectively "broken" and it's being taken advantage by some residents who seemingly get a new pool every year to replace their "lost" one.  Our property manager, in replacing different residents' "lost keys," report hearing the same excuse over and over as reasons to replace a key.

To the residents:  I need some feedback on this pool stuff.