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Announcement from Board President, Marcy Squires

I wish only the best for the new President moving forward, but I did have one last piece of business that I was responsible for as outgoing President, which was the MCSO Court Case against the former Secretary of Clearwater Farms POA Unit 1.

Just this morning, I gave my final interview to the Adult Probation Department at the request of the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office. There was a guilty plea entered, and under the plea, she could receive:

  • Up to 3 years’ probation, and
  • Up to a year in jail as a term of that probation
    • (If at the end of the probation period, funds are still owed, the probation will be extended.)

The plea she signed set the minimum restitution amount at $39,000. I was able to testify to the total amount mishandled of $44,232.84, which will be passed on to the Judge, along with the stress and upheaval of our community, at sentencing. However, she has agreed to the $39,000 outright.

She was indicted for Felony Theft, Class 2, but pled down to Felony Theft, Class 6. There will also be White Collar Terms applied to this probation because the crime was ongoing and not a single event.

This was one of the worst things I have ever been through, and I know the community feels the same way. But with the help of:

  • Shelle Christmas, former Treasurer, and
  • Laurie Morgan, former President,

We were able to provide adequate evidence — literally hundreds of check copies — to make this case come to fruition.

I hope with this, we can close this chapter of our Community’s past and never again fail to ensure adequate oversight of our Community’s assets.

-Marcy Squires

Notice: House Numbers to Be Painted in Back Alley Ditches

Dear Residents,

Please be advised that volunteers will be working in the back alleyways—specifically Ditches 2, 4, 6, and 8—to spray paint house numbers in the ditches. This effort is to help improve identification and visibility for maintenance and safety purposes.

You may notice volunteers working in or near the ditch areas over the coming days. We appreciate your understanding and support as we complete this project.

Thank you for your cooperation!

-Britt Callahan

Desert Weed Spraying:

Desert Weed will be spraying Ditch 9 early Friday morning 6/13/25, as that will give the ditch a little more time to be dry. He will also drive the community to check for any other areas that need attention.

For those on Ditch 9, please try to go out and knock down any tall weeds and trim up trees so he can get through to spray. Also, in a week or so head out and pull the dead and dying weeds. Thanks!

Ditch Maintenance

To ensure safe and efficient ditch maintenance, please adhere to the following guidelines for Ditch 9 (and all other ditches):

✅ Clear Vegetation in the Ditch – Remove all weeds and debris to prevent obstructions.
✅ Trim Side Growth – Maintain clear pathways for volunteers walking along the ditch.
✅ Trim Trees to 8’ Height – Ensure easy passage for workers.
✅ Properly Dispose of Debris – Do not throw weeds or branches into the ditch—use designated dumpsters.

Why This Matters:

  • Overgrown vegetation can hide snakes and other hazards, posing risks to volunteers working day and night.
  • Weeds have already been sprayed, making this the ideal time to clear them out.
  • Non-compliance will result in violations and fines.

Thank you for your cooperation in keeping our ditches safe and functional!

Irrigation Information

Important: Please Review the Irrigation Information document under the Irrigation tab. If you plan to irrigate, it's crucial that you familiarize yourself with its contents. We have recently encountered several issues with irrigation water overflowing the ditches, leading to damage.

If you are unable to utilize all or part of the irrigation water you ordered, please coordinate with your neighbors to see if they can accept the excess. If that's not possible, reach out to a board member for assistance in diverting the extra water.

Please remember, that once irrigation water arrives at your property at the scheduled time, it is your responsibility until your scheduled time is complete. Releasing water early can lead to fines and/or charges for repairs to the irrigation system.

Additionally, if your checks are in the ditch, your ports must be open. Please ensure that your checks are removed if your ports are closed. To reiterate, checks should only remain in place when you are actively irrigating. Also remember if you are the last irrigator on a ditch, leave your check in and ports open.

Thank you for your cooperation!

Outstanding Balances:

As of November 1st, 2024, Members with outstanding balances at City Property for Annual Assessment dues will be restricted from irrigating until paid in full. Your access to irrigation services will be suspended until outstanding dues and liens are cleared. Visit cityproperty.com to make an online payment or to set up a payment plan.

If you are going to do work around the Irrigation ditches, service roads, main roads, or bar ditches that will alter those areas, please make sure you contact the board first before proceeding.

Please remember that if an irrigation run is canceled, it WILL NOT roll over to the next irrigation run. You MUST sign up on the irrigation board to receive the water you ordered for each run.

Please monitor your water for leaks due to extreme gopher activity and remember as a homeowner it is your responsibility to maintain your irrigation ditch and bar ditches. Please remove debris (tumbleweeds, weeds, trash) so that it doesn't impede water flow to you or your neighbors!!!

Please contact a Board Member if you have any questions or concerns.

ALL IRRIGATION CHECKS MUST BE MAILED TO THE FOLLOWING PO BOX, PAYMENTS SENT TO ANY OTHER PO BOX WILL NOT BE RECEIVED OR APPLIED TO YOUR IRRIGATION ACCOUNT:

Clearwater Farms POA #1
PO Box 597
Waddell, AZ 85355

CUTOFF TIME FOR IRRIGATION SIGN UP IS 7:00PM BOTH ON LINE AND AT THE IRRIGATION BOARD, WE ARE UNABLE TO ACCOMMODATE IRRIGATION ORDERS AFTER THIS TIME.

Low Water Flow:

The Maricopa County water master has notified us that they have received 8 calls for low water flow from Members of Clearwater Farms Unit 1. Of those calls; 7 out of 8 were the correct flow. MWD has told us if they continue to receive these calls; they will stop coming out. Someone also complained that we were receiving too much water, so they are giving us exactly 90".

Board Members are working with MWD to have miner rulers installed near the main boxes so Members can check the flow themselves but in the meantime, if there is a water flow question or concern please call Resa Rodney at (602) 717-2912.

Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

Irrigation Committee

If you would like to join our volunteer Irrigation Committee, please contact Britt Callahan for more information at (623) 341-5895.

All Irrigation Checks Must Be Mailed To:

Clearwater Farms POA #1
PO Box 597
Waddell, AZ 85355