The Windy Hill Farms pool is OPEN! – It will be open as stated in the Pool Rules, from 6:00 to 8:00am for lap swimming; from 8:00am to 10:00pm for open swimming: and lap swimming again from 10:00 to 11:00pm. It will close at 11:00pm. It will be closed on Mondays (Tuesdays after Monday holidays) for maintenance. For information on new or replacement pool cards, please see the "Pool Card" note in the HOA Documents Section.

  Dive-In Movie 8PM, 7/24/10 – Clubhouse pool - Come to the clubhouse pool around 8PM for the latest movie. Popcorn and drinks will be provided. Movie starts promptly at sunset

  3rd Friday Bunco Night 8PM, 8/20/10 – See you at the Clubhouse. Watch for signs posted at HOA entrances. Bring a small snack and BYOB, there will be sodas and winner prizes provided. Questions? Email Jamie Heise: Jamie@windyhillfarmshoa.com

  Board Meeting 7–9PM, 8/26/10 - Clubhouse

  Dive-In Movie 8PM, 8/28/10 – Clubhouse pool - Come to the clubhouse pool around 8PM for the latest movie. Popcorn and drinks will be provided. Movie starts promptly at sunset

  Bunco Night 8:30PM, 9/17/10 – See you at the Clubhouse. Watch for signs posted at HOA entrances. Bring a small snack and BYOB, there will be sodas and winner prizes provided. Questions? Email Jamie Heise: Jamie@windyhillfarmshoa.com

  Board Meeting 7–9PM, 9/23/10 – Clubhouse

 Fireworks Prohibited – City of Murphy: 4th of July Fireworks: It is that time of year when families and friends gather to celebrate our Country’s Independence. With this celebration, shooting fireworks has become synonymous with this day. However, in the City of Murphy, as is true with most incorporated cities, the possession, selling, transportation, manufacture and/or shooting of fireworks in the city limits of Murphy is prohibited by city ordinance sec.34-41 through 34-44.

Police officers of the MPD will be out in-force to enforce this ordinance. Fireworks and high density housing, such as we have in Murphy, are not a good mix. Violators will be prosecuted and could face a significant fine. Plus, all fireworks are considered contraband in the city limits and will be confiscated.

City of Murphy and the Murphy Police Department wishes everyone a safe, happy and joyous 4th of July.

 Neighbor 2 Neighbor Citywide Block Party – The Murphy Police Department, along with members of the Crime Watch Group, would like to invite you to join them for the second annual Neighbor 2 Neighbor Citywide Block Party, which is being held on Saturday, August 14, 2010 starting at 7:00pm.

Everyone is encouraged to sign up early by printing off a New Block Party Request Form. After completing the form, please put N2N at the top of the form and either fax it to Roni Brackett at 972-468-4278 or drop it off at the Police Department for processing.

If you have any questions, you may contact Officer Brad Taylor at 972-468-4214 or Roni Brackett at 972-468-4211. We look forward to getting to know all of you better.

 Murphy Maize Days – The City of Murphy and the Murphy Chamber of Commerce would like to invite you to register and reserve a booth as a vendor in the Maize Days Market! With early bird pricing and a county- wide popular event, this is where you need to be on September 25!

Early Bird rates apply until August 1
o 10x10 space = $70 early bird, $90 thereafter
o 10x20 space = $130 early bird, $150 thereafter

Since its inception, Murphy Maize Days attendance has grown and nearly doubled each year. Over 3,000 revellers attended in 2009. Murphy Maize Days 2010 has the winning combination of popular live bands, exciting family-friendly activities, vendors and artists from all over, and “the best fireworks show in the county” and could very well triple in attendance this year! The event spans over 30 acres covering the Municipal Complex. The Chamber receives a portion of Chamber members’ vendor fees and encourages you to participate in this popular event.

For more information, click here.

 Transformation and renovation of the Old Murphy School Building – The City of Murphy is planning the transformation and renovation of the Old Murphy School Building to a state of the art Murphy Community Center. Three Town Hall meetings have been held over the past month to allow for residents to give input for a facility that represents Murphy’s historic past and a place for family and friends to gather in the future. From long time residents to new, from scout troops to toddler tumbling, the City would like to offer yet another opportunity to hear ideas and needs from residents.

For more information, click here.

 Volunteer In Police Services (VIPS) and Citizens on Patrol (COPS) – The Murphy Police Department is proud to announce the creation of two new programs: Volunteer In Police Services (VIPS) and Citizens on Patrol (COPS). These programs will provide both administrative and operational support within the Murphy Police Department. If you are a resident or business owner in the City of Murphy, volunteering for these programs is an excellent opportunity to provide assistance to the community.

For more information, click here.

 MURPHY POLICE EXPLORERS – On April 10, 2010, the Murphy Police Explorers attended the Texas State Explorer Competition at University of Texas at Dallas. The competition was represented by 39 different police departments from Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas. The Murphy Police Explorers won 1st Place for “Call for Police,” won 1st Place for Domestic Crisis Intervention, and won 3rd Place for Arrest and Search.

For more information, click here.

 City of Murphy Seeking Board & Commission Applicants – The City is still accepting applications for volunteers who are interested in serving on one of the City’s Boards or Commissions. Applications are accepted year-round, but in order to be eligible for the 2010 appointment process, applications should be submitted by June 30, 2010. Applications are kept on file for one year. Interviews will be conducted by members of the City Council during the month of June with appointments being made in late June or at the first Council meeting in July.

For more information, click here.

 Murphy Streetscape Beautification – Please note the new working hours for the Streetscape Construction Project on Heritage Parkway, West Betsy Lane, and South Murphy Road. With school ending and the need to catch back up on the construction, working hours needed to be extended. Working Hours & Traffic Control: Work hours at the intersections of Heritage and FM 544 and Heritage and Betsy will remain from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Work hours on the remainder of Heritage Parkway and West Betsy Lane will be from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM (Monday to Friday). Blockage of traffic lanes must cease at 4:00 PM.

 Picnic by the Pond - Thursdays in June – Grab a blanket & bring a picnic and enjoy the concert series by the pond every Thursday in June! The public is invited to attend.

Cost: FREE!
Location: Murphy Municipal Complex (206 N. Murphy Rd)
Days: Thursdays in June (weather permitting)
Time: 7:30-9:30 pm

June 3	Vocal Trash	http://www.vocaltrashmusic.com/
June 10	Professor D	http://www.professord.com/
June 17	Jolie Holliday	http://www.jolieholliday.com/
June 24	Tone Jones	www.myspace.com/tonejonesdfw

For more information, call 972-468-4000 or email kkirkwood@murphytx.org

 City of Murphy Water, Wastewater and Solid Waste Rate Changes Effective April 1, 2010 –The Murphy City Council adopted Ordinance No. 09-03-787 at the March 2, 2009 Council Meeting to adjust the rates on various services as outlined below effective April 1, 2010. The new rates will appear on the May billing cycle. For more information, click here.

 Murphy Median Beautification Project – Work has begun on the 2008 bond project for the median beautification streetscape program. MESA Design of Dallas is the landscape architect firm that designed a comprehensive city-wide beautification program of tree plantings for Heritage Parkway, West Betsy Lane, and South Murphy Road. American Landscaping Systems of Carrollton were awarded the bid contract at $1,054,519.70. This contract will include installation of irrigation, planting 400 large oaks, elms, and cedar trees, 345 crepe myrtles, and 240 native holly trees, a variety of native grass beds and ground covers, and constructing berms covered in solid sod Bermuda grass for South Murphy Road, Heritage Parkway, and West Betsy medians. The contract also includes a full year of maintenance by the contractor to assure that all the plant material is well established before the city assumes the maintenance. Currently, utility crews are on site marking underground lines, boring, and installing underground water lines and electric lines. Reconstruction of the Heritage Parkway medians will begin mid-April. Once Heritage Parkway is complete the contractors will move to West Betsy Lane, complete it, and then move to South Murphy Road. All construction work should be completed by the end of the summer. Check the Murphy website (www.murphytx.org) for construction updates and forward any questions to Kim Lenoir, Parks Development Manager at 972.468.4040 or email klenoir@murphytx.org.

 Murphy Enhances Citizen Service – Murphy recently implemented services with WebQA, Inc. to enhance their citizen service capability. The Woodridge, Illinois based company is the number one provider of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and 311 systems to municipalities, servicing over 30 million citizens nationwide with their government platform, the GovQA Action Center. The new Citizen Action Center can be accessed on the City’s website at www.murphytx.org. For more information, click here.

 Murphy Awarded Grants – On January 28, 2010, the Texas Parks and Wildlife (TPW) Commission awarded the City of Murphy a $750,000 Matching Indoor Grant and a $500,000 Matching Outdoor Grant. This is a great achievement and allows the City of Murphy to continue forward with the development of new and improved amenities within its parks system. Murphy had two outstanding and unique projects that matched the goals and objectives of the Texas Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan and were therefore awarded these grants. For more information, click here.

 CodeRed Alert System – The City of Murphy has contracted with Emergency Communications Network to license its CodeRED high-speed notification solution. The CodeRED system provides Murphy officials the ability to quickly deliver messages to targeted areas or the entire city. The city intends to utilize the system to deliver various kinds of messages including severe weather alerts, crime related information, and community events information. For more information, click here.

 Water Billing and Alarm Permit Procedure Information

ALARM PERMIT PROCEDURE CHANGE

As of August 1, 2009, for your convenience, the City is making it possible for you to pay both your Alarm Permit and Water at the same time. Once per year on your Alarm Permit Renewal Date a charge will appear on your Utility Statement. You may send payment for both items directly to the City, or make your payment in person to the Customer Service Department in City Hall. If you have any questions, please call Roni Brackett at 972-468-4211 or Customer Service at 972-468-4100.

INTRODUCING PAPERLESS ELECTRONIC BILLING

The Customer Service Department is excited to be introducing to our Customers the option to go completely paperless by electronic billing if they so choose. The Department will now have the capability to email your regular monthly utility statements, utility late reminder notices, along with service disconnection notices if failure to pay your regular billing statement occurs.

For more information, please visit the City of Murphy website at www.murphytx.org or call the Customer Service Center at 972-468-4100.