Wheatlands 2024 November Newsletter

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Event Recap

Thank you to all the families who joined us for the Coffee and Crafts event last month! We loved sipping coffee, connecting with neighbors, and celebrating Fall together while making our Woodland Animal lanterns. Be sure to sign up for the next Coffee and Crafts in November!”

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We had 10 ladies come out and dance the night away. Everyone that attended was so talented and caught onto the steps in no time and got to learn new steps to new songs. It was a great time, and several that attended would definitely be interested in doing it again.

Thank you to everyone who came out to the Wheatlands Fall Pumpkin Patch event. We got lucky with great weather and a wonderful turnout. Everyone was able to enjoy the hot beverages sponsored by 1320 Homes Real Estate, the great food from Cruz and Eats, the wonderful face painters, the pumpkin patch and crafts that could be put on the pumpkin, and our new addition, the petting zoo. We all had a great time!

Community Information

South Aurora Regional Improvement Authority (SARIA)

Wheatlands continues to work with Law of the Rockies regarding SARIA as we have not approved Master Plan No3 or any additional service plan amendments. We are working to negotiate a way out of SARIA and a better deal as Wheatlands does not want to pay for constructing more roads in SE Aurora. Especially when other communities like Tallyns Reach, Heritage Eagle Bend and Southshore are not part of SARIA and do not have to fund these projects. Currently our mil levy to SARIA is 1 mil and is set to increase to 5 mils in 2026 based on the existing service plan. The City of Aurora wants to fund more roads using SARIA and wants to approve a new service plan amendment. The Wheatlands board has joined Blackstone, Beacon Point, and Southlands Metro 2 to try to negotiate a way out of SARIA and to limit the future debt that our communities have to pay. The City of Aurora has currently put the Public Hearing on hold and has delayed the service plan amendment process to an uncertain timeline.

Landscape Maintenance

Cox has finished winterizing sprinklers and getting our property ready for the cold season. They will begin replacing the mulch around the recreation center in November with rocks. This will help decrease future costs with replacing mulch. Cox will repurpose the mulch around the community and property closer to the recreation center.

2025 Budget

The board held our budget meetings last month and approved the 2025 proposed budget for next year. The $70 monthly fee will remain the same and we look forward to continuing to maintain our beautiful community and keep our wonderful programs.

Snow Removal

It’s that time of year for snow removal and we would like to remind residents that the district is not responsible for clearing the roads/streets for snow removal. The roads are the responsibility of the City of Aurora for more detailed information on their snow removal plans, please visit their website: https://www.auroragov.org/

Covenant Enforcement

10 Tips to Prepare Your Property for Winter

Taking care of a few simple things around your home and yard in the fall can save hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars in preventable repairs.

1. Clean up leaves. Clean up leaves in the yard and finish any needed landscape maintenance.

2. Clean out gutters. Keep gutters clear of leaves, twigs and debris. The debris buildup can keep the melting snow and ice from flowing freely, which can cause gutters to freeze.

3. Turn off outside water faucets and drain irrigation systems. Properly drain and blow out irrigation systems to avoid damage from freezing and thawing—drain and coil hoses for winter storage. Remove hose nozzles, sprayers, and wands. Store these items in a non-freezing spot, like a garage or basement. Drain outside faucets, turning off water from inside your home. Consider covering exterior faucets with an insulating cover, especially if you don’t have a turn-off valve inside.

4. Cover outdoor furniture. Clean and cover outdoor furniture, take down umbrellas, and ensure it’s all snug and secure for winter.

5. Check outdoor lighting. Inspect outdoor lighting, replacing bulbs as needed.

6. Power wash outside surfaces. Take time to scrub down patios, decks, and walkways to remove accumulated dirt from summer.

7. Wash windows. Wash both inside and outside surfaces and inspect seals. Caulk if necessary. Remove screens and stow them for winter.

8. Have the heating system inspected. It is also important to clean your chimney and fireplace

9. Plan snow removal. Plan the removal of snow on your driveway and sidewalks. Make sure your shovels are in good condition. Remember to remove the snow from your sidewalks within 24 hours of the storm’s end.

10. Buy ice melt. Pick up a few bags of ice melt for decks, stairs, and walkways. For a pet-friendly ice melt, you can use magnesium chloride. Magnesium calcium chloride blends are said to be pet-friendly, but they aren’t always. Using salt blends on concrete is also not recommended, especially not new concrete. Using sand for traction is the safest choice on concrete.

Holiday Lighting and Decorations

While it may be hard to believe, holiday season is, in fact, fast approaching. Cue the holiday parties, lights and decorations. Here is an opportunity to review you District’s rules.

Per the Wheatlands Residential Improvement Guidelines section 3.44 Lights and Lighting “Holiday lighting and decorations do not require approval. It is required that they not be installed more than forty-five (45) days prior to the holiday.

They shall be removed within thirty (30) days following the holiday.” If you have any questions or concerns regarding holiday lighting and decorations, please email [email protected]