News

As stated in our last communication dated July 22… 

 

“It is the goal of the MPOA Board to get the pool back to being operational and swimmable before the end of pool season. If the insurance company communication stalls the process long enough to miss the pool season, we remain committed to ensuring the pool will open for the 2024 pool season. With this commitment to the 2024 season in mind, even if the pool is not able to be opened for use the goal is to complete all repairs prior to winterizing for this year.” 

 

As of this update the insurance report has been received and is under review. The course for the next steps is currently being weighed and considered by the MPOA Board, Ardsley, and the pool vendors involved in making the necessary repairs as all involved want to be sure to get it done correctly in the best timeline possible given all circumstances. The MPOA Board is 100% committed to having a fully open and operational pool for the 2024 season and is working to ensure that that does happen. Whether or not it is prudent or possible to get it to an operational standpoint for the remainder of 2023 is still being determined. 

 

Overall, the damage to the physical structure of the pool and underground piping beyond the pool house equipment was relatively minimal, though it will take considerable dollars to repair the damage done to the pool deck and replace all the pumphouse equipment with the current standards for the size of the pool that we have.

 

Annually the cost to operate the pool (lifeguard contract + maintenance + assorted water & utilities) is the second largest expense in the MPOA Budget (second to maintaining all the common area landscaping maintenance which is equal to roughly 13 acres + 10 acres of ponds). 

 

There are two options currently being considered to repair the pool that will either operate in the long-time status quo OR provide for long-term reduced costs + greater operating ability each season thereafter. 

 

As built, the size of the pool is just a few feet above the state law which dictates that any time the pool is open there MUST be at least one (1) lifeguard onsite. Based on that requirement, the standard operating season is from Memorial Day to Labor Day thanks to the general availability of the labor pool for staffing and guarding each operating day.    

 

The first option under review is to repair the pool as it is and keep the status quo of a pool season from Memorial Day to Labor Day with varying hours based on the school calendar, labor availability, and a mandatory lifeguard present at all times while the pool is open.

 

The second option under review is to take this once in 30 year's opportunity while the pool remains closed and make a change to the physical structure, shortening it in length at the deep end by just a few feet, which would then let us come out from underneath the state requirement for a lifeguard at all times; meaning that the pool season and operating hours (i.e., when the pool opens in the morning and when it closes in the evening) could effectively be lengthened based on the weather – and the cost to operate the pool could be reduced. If enacted, the pool could then operate without a lifeguard requirement from earlier in the spring to later in the fall, thereby reducing the cost to operate the pool by up to 50% or more. More than likely if this option is the selected route, lifeguards would be on hand a couple of days each week during the first operating season to provide that usual oversight, though they wouldn’t be a requirement any longer based on the revised pool size. Note that the additional cost to modify the pool would be offset by the ongoing savings resulting from reduced annual lifeguard staffing costs.

 

Final Proposals are being reviewed and any interested resident is welcome to attend the next MPOA Board meeting on Monday, August 21 at 6:30 pm at Forest Park. Details about the shelter will be found on the website.

 

Regardless of which direction the MPOA Board and Ardsley determine to move in, insurance funds from the claim, and a portion of the existing Reserve Fund, will be able to take care of all necessary repairs and any restructuring needed to get the pool complex back into working order as quickly as possible.

 

Like any contractor you might work with for your personal property improvements and repairs, this project must be scheduled based on available work crews to get the job done. Neither Ardsley nor the MPOA Board are in control of the vendor’s scheduling but have shared the sense of urgency that the community continues to voice via social media. When the schedule is known, additional details will be shared via the website and Facebook. 

 

Thank you for your continued patience as all involved continue to move this project forward as expeditiously as possible.

In the time since the last update an insurance company engineer was on site to inspect the pool. We were told it would take 7 to 10 days to receive the report after this inspection was completed. We are quite a bit past that milestone and still have not heard from the insurance company. Ardsley Management continues to reach out to them and has been unable to get any answers. The voicemail of the primary contact is now full. There are some additional contacts within the insurance company that we continue to contact as well. The MPOA Board along with Ardsley continue to review any and all options to keep the process moving forward. 

 

It is the goal of the MPOA Board to get the pool back to being operational and swimmable before the end of pool season. If the insurance company communication stalls the process long enough to miss the pool season, we remain committed to ensuring the pool will open for the 2024 pool season. With this commitment to the 2024 season in mind, even if the pool is not able to be opened for use the goal is to complete all repairs prior to winterizing for this year. 

 

The delay in communication from the insurance company is simply not acceptable and we all know that. The MPOA Board continues to appreciate your patience, as both Ardsley and the MPOA Board continue to try and get answers. The MPOA Board’s patience is wearing thin all around as we know yours is too. We remain as optimistic as possible that we are nearing the end and we will have answers soon. When we have more information to share, we will do so. 

 

 

 

 

“Life inevitably throws us curve balls, unexpected circumstances that remind us to expect the unexpected.” – Carre Otis

 

May 18, 2023

 

Meadows Property Owners and Residents,

 

It is with great sadness that we must share some bad news with you, but as you read on, there is a silver lining to it, even if not perfect.

 

During the past two weeks Pyle’s Pools has been prepping for the 2023 Pool Season as they have done each spring for us for many years. Daily they undergo checks and various maintenance tasks to the pool, pool deck, and assorted equipment in the pumphouse.  By Tuesday the pool was already half full and was on track to meet the stated opening on May 27.  During the overnight hours on Wednesday morning, the alarm system inside the pool’s pumphouse was triggered sometime around 3 AM. This usually only happens when the electricity goes off, but it can also indicate potential damage. When it is triggered, the system contacts the Noblesville Police, which it did. By around 5 AM they were on the scene and found water flowing out from the pumphouse, indicating it was physical damage and not just the electricity being off. They worked to get the water valves shut off for us and immediately contacted Ardsley Management and the Board. Pyle’s Pools and the Board members were on the scene a couple of hours later to assess the damage that caused the alarm to be set off. Unfortunately, by that point all the water that had been filling the pool in the days prior was now gone. The pool was sitting completely empty since the pump that fills water in also draws it out, and with the damage inside the pumphouse, all the water was drawn out of the pool going in multiple directions, but mostly underground, indicating damaged pipes.

 

John Pyle has been in the pools business for over 20 years and is an expert at what he does. What happened to our pool is extremely rare, but not unheard of. Here’s what John explained:

 

“The pool filter exploded, which caused possible pressure in the pool lines, or possibly just from the actual explosion that caused the water to come back in and fill the pool room. Those things caused the pool deck to be damaged in multiple places, along with lifting the pool approximately 2 inches.” 

 

Currently, all damage is being assessed. A leak detection specialist is checking to see what kind of damage may have happened to the underground pipes that serve to both fill and empty the pool, and what kind of trenching across the pool deck will be needed to access and repair any damaged pipes.  A claim has been filed with the insurance company and adjustors will be on the scene in the coming days. Our pool professionals will continue to assess the damage prior to the insurance company doing their review. 

 

It is with great sadness that we must announce that the Meadows Pool will NOT be able to open this month, and until we know the extent of the damage, it will remain closed indefinitely – possibly for the entire summer depending on what may be needed to repair it. Given the high demand for pools across central Indiana during the summer months, the timing couldn’t have been worse, which also creates high demand for repair experts needed to be able to get it to an operational point.

 

In the meantime, until we know exactly what the outlook is for our pool, the MPOA Board, is, together with Ardsley Management and Pyle’s Pools, working on alternatives so that residents of The Meadows will be able to have access to a pool and refreshing water this summer.  Pyle’s Pools is giving all residents access to Summer Break SwimCenter located at 8376 E 141st St in Fishers, near the corner of 141st and Allisonville Rd.  It isn’t ideal, we know. It is, however, the best available immediate replacement option that we have at present.

 

Our subdivision is nearly 30 years old, and so is the pool. Annual maintenance has been done regularly, both repairing and replacing parts often, but just like appliances in your homes that often die before you expect them to – or at the worst possible moment – bad things can happen when we least expect them to. Putting away for a rainy day is exactly why the association has Reserve Funds. This is the rainiest of rainy days that our neighborhood has ever experienced! Together with whatever insurance claim amount we receive, we will be able to make the necessary repairs and modifications in as short of time as possible, depending on contractor and supplies availability. Whether we will be able to get the pool open later in 2023 or not remains to be seen, and we appreciate everyone’s understanding. We know you are disappointed with this news, and possibly angry. We are as well. None of your Board members anticipated this happening and were just as excited to get the pool season underway as you were.

 

As they become available, updates will be shared via the website and Facebook page. 

 

The Meadows POA Board of Directors

 

The Meadows POA Board of Directors (BOD) is monitoring the outbreak of the COVID-19 Coronavirus and its impact on our community.

 

We encourage everyone to follow the latest guidance and updates issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), World Health Organization (WHO), as well as the State of Indiana and the Hamilton County Health Department.

 

As everyone's health and well-being are of the utmost importance, we regrettably have canceled the MPOA Annual Easter Egg Hunt that was scheduled for April 11. 

 

Additionally, the Meadows playground and park are closed indefinitely to mitigate the spread of the virus.

 

At this time the 2020 Pool Season begins on Saturday, May 23. If any changes become necessary to the pool opening or pool policies in light of the outbreak of the COVID-19 Coronavirus, information will be posted on the MPOA website at www.meadowspoa.org.

 

We hope everyone stays safe and healthy.

Sincerely,

Board of Directors, MPOA

 

Weekly pick-up is on the same day as the resident's trash collection. Bagged leaf pick-up is conducted by the City of Noblesville Street Department; therefore, it is not picked up at the same time as your trash, just the same day.

Please separate trash containers from leaf bags.

 

Bagged Leaves must be in the biodegradable bags provided by the city at no charge to the Noblesville residents. The bags are free and can be picked up at any local Fire Station, City Hall, Street Department, or Parks Department.

Bags should be placed in the right-of-way (space between the street and the sidewalk). Bagged leaves are not picked up in the alley.

 

Residents may put out as many bags as necessary. Bagged leaves must weigh no more than 40 lbs.

 

Good morning Ponds Rx family,

Just a quick note of what we are expecting in the next week or so.

 

We have had extremely hot temperatures, as you know.  This weekend, we are expecting 40* temperature shift downward.  What does this mean for your ponds?  There is a potential for fall turnover-see link below for an animated description.  This can cause a fish kill in your pond.  This is a natural event, and not anything to be upset about.  Those of you with aeration systems, the chances of this happening to your pond is minimal.  The odds of this happening without aeration on your pond are low but want you to be informed.

Please let me know if you have questions.

Thank you.

 

https://pwnra.org/cool-animation-of-what-water-does-in-your-pond/

 

Pool Season 2018 Opens Saturday May 26!

 

May 26-28: 11AM-8PM; 8PM-9PM Adult Swim Only

May 29-June 1: 4PM-8PM; 8PM-9PM Adult Swim Only

June 2-Jul 31: 11AM-8PM DAILY; 8PM-9PM DAILY – Adult Swim Only

Aug 1-Sept 4: M-F 4PM-8PM; 8PM-9PM Adult Swim Only

S-S 11AM-8PM; 8PM-9PM Adult Swim Only

 

 

 

 

Several complaints have been received in the last few weeks about pets in the Meadows. Remember that dog owners and dog walkers must retrieve and properly dispose of any waste produced by their pet (proper disposal does not include leaving the waste, in any form, on common property) and must have dogs on a leash and under their control at all times while on common property and while walking throughout the Meadows. This is also a City of Noblesville Ordinance.  Thank you for your cooperation.