Playground

The Playground refurbishment project was completed this week by William V. and myself Randy McGrath (DFS).

The Playground Enhancement Project : is scheduled to be completed on Monday April 12,2021 by William V. and myself Randy McGrath (DFS).

Uncrete the archway and misc. parts needed to complete the last phase of the the Playground refurbishment project. Scheduling a time frame in which William V. and myself can finish up the playground equipment repairs. 04-01-21 Blow off the playground area, as needed. Per Randy McGrath (DFS).

The archway, misc, hardware and necessary parts to complete the Playground refurbishment project will arrive tomorrow 03-25-21, between 12:00 pm. and 4:00 pm. Then it's just scheduling the time to install the remaining parts and hardware to complete this project. I will coordinate this time frame with William V. and myself Randy McGrath (DFS).

As we're continuing to wait for the remaining archway part for the playground superstructure of the twisted ladder area of the playground equipment. Once this part becomes available it will be installed. This was a oversight of the customer service personnel Jennifer Cassidy when she originated our order. All of the touch-up painting was completed early this week, each individual of the hardware connections / welded connections was preped with rust inhibitor (OSPHO), then, primed and painted per color code of the playground equipment color scheme. All of the pallots debri from the shipping of the new playground equipment was cut up into smaller peices with hand held saws-all and disgarded into the Waste management containers, this took several garbage pick-ups, but eventually now its all been taken away.

The playground is now opened again, The worn out and rusted parts of the rail system were removed and replaced with new parts and all of the necessary hardware. This project was not an easy task due to all of the hardware had to be separated by using a grinder to cut out the nuts & bolts in order dismantle the exsisting bad parts. I brought the bad parts to the front of the Clubhouse parking area. I had my scrapman pick up the old srap-metal and hauled it off.

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[Ticket #66139600] Playground refurbishing / temporary closing of the playground

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Jason Showe changed assign agent from Randy McGrath to William Viasalyers, Randy McGrath reported 1 days agoJason Showe changed status from Open - Not Started to Scheduled - Waiting to Start reported 1 days ago

Randy McGrathreplied 1 days ago
montecitocddrm@gmail.com
Started the removal of the bad worn out rusted parts from the super structure of the Vertical rock climber apparatus today 03-03-21. Made up signage and posted the playground Closing. Put up Caution tape where needed at the playground. Submitted a ticket in the system pertaining to the playground status report. Per Randy McGrath (DFS).

Randy McGrath changed assign agent to Randy McGrath reported 1 days ago

Randy McGrathreported 1 days ago
montecitocddrm@gmail.com
Unpackaging of the playground equipment Inventory of the ordered parts and necessary hardware for playground. One of the archways was missing from the order. Contacted the Gametime represenative Jennifer Casidy from customer service and reported the missing part. She put a rush on sending us the archway that is missing, ASAP. I started the removal of the rusted parts of the superstructure of the vertical climber apparatus and removed the plastic wall climber as well. The playground is deemed unsafe for any usage of the playground equipment what so ever, while the refurbisment takes place. The Playground is CLOSED until the status changes to safe and usable. I will continue the removal of the worn out and rusted parts until William V. of GMS Feild Manager has an opportunity to schedule a helping hand early next week 03-08-21 and 03-09-21. William has been preoccupied with the installation of the FLAG pole scope of work. I will continue my tasks the parts removal and getting ready for the installation of the new playground equipment new parts. Signage was posted at the entrance of the Playground Closing

The replacement parts for playground equipment has been ordered and we await the arrival sometime soon perhaps late January or early February for the arrival.

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The playground is operating at 50% No more than 10 children and adults should occupy the Playground at this time until further notice

The Playground was recently opened again after being shut down for over a month. The Temporary fence was removed and the children can now use this facility .once again.

The playground was brought into discussion at our last BOS meeting May 6th,2020 for perhaps / maybe reopening soon, remember baby steps back into normalcy. This is being carefully planned by our very own CDD Chairman Mr. Larry Bradshaw, who's main concern is always for the residents of the Montecito Community. Thank you Mr. Chairman.

The bike rack assembly was drilled / refastened to the concrete slab, and the surface of the bike rack was cleaned and protected with a stainless steel conditioner which cleans & polishes the surface of the bike rack super-structure.

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The Playground was CLOSED on 4/6/20 . A temporary fence was installed, made from orange barricade fencing materials and 1/2 pvc pipe as a top header. Signage went up 2 places on playground entryway. The playground will be CLOSED until further notice. The Play ground bike rack was refastened to the concrete pad in which it sits, we predrilled and will need to complete installing one more anchor fastener. This bike rack was loosened by several youth boys trying to remove the bike rack from its pad, I witnessed this from my rear office door, I yelled at the boys and they ran off. I do not believe that these boys live in Montecito Community..

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The Bike racks have been loosened by young boys being boys using the bike racks to release their aggressions. I witnessed several young boys hanging and pulling /shaking the bike racks to the point that they've loosened the anchors, the Bike racks at the playground will have to be refastened and the anchor studs will need epoxied to re-secure the bike racks.

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A separate proposal was submitted from Gault Electric LLC for lighting in and around the Playground area. This proposal will be reviewed by the Board of Supervisors ASAP.

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A separate proposal to install lighting in and around playground area when installation of sidewalk lighting takes place. What it would cost to add lighting to playground area as well.

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William installed the rubberizes mulch at and around the interior area of playground. I drilled and anchored the last remaining bike racks on the new concrete pad outside of playground.

The bike rack for playground will be installed next week .

Another 7' X 9' pad was poured on 10/22/19 at and near the Plaground entrance by Bo's Concrete Company.

A bike rack will be installed in the area just outside of the playground once the pad is poured.l

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A BIKE rack will be installed soon in an area very near the playground.

Soon we will be pouring a pad of concrete in the proximity of the playground for the new bike racks that have been ordered.

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There have been complaints of wasp and hornet activity at the playground. I sprayed several nesting areas of pests manifestation on the slides and playground equipment as needed.

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Superior Fence Company came out and removed the pickets from top of fencing around playground and installed rubberized caps in place (TOP) of fenced area for safety reasons.

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Received a bid price from Superior Fence Company for $1625.00 to remove the spiked tops off Playground fence and cap off each rung with plastic caps.

A new Sign was posted at playground of the rules and procedure of the PLAYGROUND

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This goes to show that anything is possible, First thing this morning I received a phone call from a good Friend of mine who happens to live in the Community. It went like this RANDY, ARE YOU IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD? It just so happens that I was just entering the Community. Yes Sir I just pulled in WHY? He stated that was a PIG running loose in the Community. I could not believe my eyes ? BUT yes there was a little piglet running loose in around at the corner of Redondo / Ventura. I called the Police Dept. and they were already on their way. What a start to my day. It goes to show (JUST WHEN YOU THINK YOU'VE SEEN IT ALL) ??? Never a dull moment at Montecito Beach Club! From DUCKS in the pool to pigs roaming the streets! HEEEE Heee he Amen.

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Recently the playground was treated / sprayed for bees prevention as needed. There were a couple reported bee stings reported by the residents. Action was taken immediately.

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There were several complaints of wasps stinging children at the playground. I removed and sprayed several potential nests in the area. It should be okay now. It's just that time of year that these pests are active.

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Used grinder to remove the rusted pivot bearing assembly from the playground equipment superstructure (Green). capped off with Zit PVC. I completed painting the superstructure .as needed (GREEN). Also ground off pivot ball type assembly ground level and capped off with 2"pvc cap to remove the trip hazard.. (painted cap florescent orange). Blew off debris/mulch off of the playground decking as needed.

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I am continuing the work at the PLAYGROUND. I should finish the painting of the superstructure of the playground next week if at all possible.

The installation of safety caps on fencing around playground has been started. There are 490 pickets total that need to be completed. The railings needed for the superstructure have been ordered and will be installed by Mr. Wellman and myself at the earliest convenience. This undertaking was in an effort to save the existing equipment, repair / replace
parts accordingly. To clean up, treat, and paint rusted areas to make the playground safer / fully functional once again. This challenge can be met, and will be met for the betterment of the Community. After the new railings are installed and secured, we will be calling on some of the men of the Community to help if! some of the cleanup and painting of the
superstructure.