July 23, 2022 BIGHORN HILLS ESTATES ANNUAL MEETING

 

The meeting was called to order by Ralph Kincheloe at 10:00 a.m.

 

It was noted that anyone not in attendance can sign up for notification via email.

 

Board members in attendance: Ralph Kincheloe, Jeff Kadlec, Jeff Miller, Kristy Wachs.

1.       Ralph - Freeze up on Mountain View- was found to be caused by a closed valve.  However, the freezing was not hard enough to break the pipes as first thought.

2.       Ralph - Kristy Wachs has stepped down from the board. Tryge Simpson was the only member to submit a resume so by default he replaced Kristy.

3.       Ralph - Re the lawsuit - the HUD complaint was dismissed against the board. The board has settled with Mr. Evans.  Mr. Evans asked that the terms not be disclosed. The board is working with the insurance company to see if they will cover some of the costs of the litigation.

4.       Jeff K - updated the members regarding the replacement of the pump for the well. He could only get a response from one company. They bid $9700. The useful life of 7-10 years. We will refurbish and keep the old for standby. It has the same GPM. The bid includes the new panel and all of the components. They will notify residents via email. It will take a day to complete the changeover. (As a follow-on and additional bid was collected which was lower from the original pump placement company.  We have put a down payment on the pump and are waiting for delivery. Replacement may be this fall, end of October.)

5.       Jeff M - reviewed the financials. Everything looks good. The biggest expense was the water break. The road has been replaced for the whole section on Howard Creek within recent years. We have funds available for repairs as necessary. Association holdings are increasing in total.

6.       Jeff K - reported on the number of projects/builds in the subdivision as 4. He asked that everyone remember the Board must approve all construction and major changes prior to any start of construction.  Please stay in communication with the board regarding setbacks, and water installation.  Also, if you are building and will not meet your agreed to deadline, please contact the board before this date to avoid the construction delay penalties agreed to.

7.       Kristy - Garbage cans - need to be bear proof and grills need to be off porches, no coolers outside. There have been siting’s of bears a few miles away - be responsible; it’s not the bear’s job. Snow machines - are not allowed of the roads unless the property owner has given permission.  It is totally inappropriate to ride on other members property without their prior approval. We’ve had complaints of trespassers again. Keep trailers at Valley View and/or Red Rock Pass Road. May be able to park across from Valley View for 1-2 days. There was some discussion that some snowmobiles may be coming in from outside the subdivision. Please ask the owner before parking in their driveway - it’s all about communication and respecting other members rights.

8.       Blog: bighornhillsestates.blogspot.com. Email: board@bhhe.org

9.       Susie H - discussed weed spraying for noxious weeds. The county will spray and pay for labor, we must pay for poison. Kristy paid for this last year our of her own pocket. She also asked if it was possible to consolidate signs at the entrances for a cleaner look. Suggestions included one for Recreation and No Access to Two Top.  The board noted that they would take this under advisement.

10.   Tryge - brought up tearing down the fence and organizing a donation campaign to purchase trees to replace the fence along Howard Creek. Many thought this was a good idea then there was a discussion on ITDs widening the road and where the placement of the trees would be so that they do not get killed by snowplows and salt.

11.   Ralph - brought up ITD’s plans for a passing lane with turning lanes in to our subdivision. A passing lane will add noise. Discussion was held regarding a barrier, i.e., trees (salt from the road treatment may kill them). There may be an ordinance grant that we could apply for regarding a barrier. With a passing lane and turning lanes in front of our subdivision, there could be a greater chance that someone will get hurt. Write your county commissioners and your D31 representatives.  The attached are the emails of these representatives and a draft thought for your use and expansion.

The meeting was adjourned.