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PP METRO Continued from page 10 use in water service lines as an alternative to K-copper was on
the agenda but is now rescheduled for the next regular monthly
to honor all those who have served our nation. Your input to meeting on June 20. A Water and Sewer Service Feasibility
info@perrypark.org would be appreciated.
Study for ten lots on Bannock Drive had been completed and
was reviewed and accepted by the board. Next, a draft of the
Both the Social Committee and the Parks and Open Space Gravel Pit Lease agreement with the Perry Park Metro Board
Committee met recently and are flush with enthusiasm and had been prepared for review by the board. After review and
great ideas. The Social committee has completed a community discussion, District Manager Diana Miller was requested to for-
survey to get feedback from our community at large. Results ward it to the Metro Board for comment.
will be posted on the PPMD website and on social media. The
Parks and Open Space Committee is also contemplating a sur- The District Systems Report for April submitted by Semocor
vey for community input and is distributing tasks among mem- was reviewed and discussed. Operations were normal. The
bers to define potential projects. You are most welcome to join Monthly Staff Report submitted by the district manager was
either of these two committees, the Firewise Committee, or to also reviewed and discussed. It was noted that 12 permits have
help form up the Public Safety and Preparedness Committee. been issued thus far this year. The meeting was then adjourned
Please become involved in your community! Our lives in Perry at 5:33 p.m. As always, additional information may be found on
Park will be what we desire only if we make it happen – it is the istrict website, www.ppwsd.org.
up to you to participate. The BOD extends our sincere thanks
to all that do!
FOURTH OF JULY ACTIVITIES
Douglas County is moving forward with the Perry Park Road FOR ALL AGES
turn lanes onto Red Rock Drive project.

New for Fourth of July 2018, we’ll
Tentative schedule is for starting the project this July. Also,
Douglas County will be doing an asphalt overlay to all paved have some fun old-fashioned lawn
streets within Perry Park this summer, also tentatively sched- games held in the Big D for adults
uled in July. and kids! Stick around immediate-
ly after the parade and sign up the
kids for sack races, a water balloon
Please plan to attend our (your) BOD meetings to see firsthand
how they work and to participate in your community. toss, hula hoop contest and three-legged races. All ages can
participate, and we will have ribbons for first, second, and third
place in several age groups. Also the little ones can go fishing
Submitted by:
Randy Johnson behind the sheet for prizes.
President
Also new this year, the entire family can spend time together
playing volleyball, badminton, croquet and bocce ball, bean
MAY NEWS FROM bag toss, kick ball, water balloons throwing. While we won’t
THE WATER DISTRICT keep score for these, feel free to show up with your competitive
Jim Matchett... spirit! Challenge your neighbors to a game.
Anyone willing to spend an hour or two volunteering to
The May, 2018, regular meeting of the help run the games, help set up the concert, help with traf-
Perry Park Water & Sanitation District fic during the parade and before and after the fireworks,
was called to order at 4:30 p.m. on the please contact Debbie Vincent-stessmers@gmail.com,
16th with three directors present. The Kat King-kat@kingproduction.com, or Craig Van Doorn-
first order of business was the taking of assistantvp@perrypark.org to help out.
an Oath of Office by Director Andy Mor-
ris who ran unopposed for reelection. James Maras who also ran 10:30 a.m. Set up of the parade-east side of the Big D
unopposed had previously taken his Oath of Office and had re- 11 a.m. Parade
ceived an excused absence from the meeting. Next, as there was 11:30 a.m. End of Parade-west end of the Big D-ice cream
still an unfilled opening on the board, the three directors present and water available
appointed Gary Peterson to the board, and he proceeded to take 11:45 a.m. Begin lawn games and competitions-these run
his Oath of Office. Board positions were then determined with until whenever
Gary Peterson being named as Board President, Jim Matchett 6 p.m. Country club activities and hot dogs
as Vice President, Judy LaCrosse as Secretary, and Andy Mor- 6:30-7 p.m. Concert
ris as Treasurer.
9 p.m. or dusk Fireworks
The minutes of the April 18th regular meeting were then unani- Entry and exit along Red Rocks will be closed during the pa-
mously approved. Disbursements totaling $138,420.19 were
also unanimously approved. A discussion on HDPE pipe for Continued on page 13
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