Date: Saturday, July 28, 2018
Time: 9:00 am
Location: Little Church in the Pines
4100 South Big Springs Loop Road
Island Park, ID 83429
1. Call to Order: Ken Jensen
Fund raiser for John
Sacks cabin. Need volunteers and dinner. Raffle ticket. Chamber has taken a
stand against overpasses and fences. Letter to commissioners and state from
Chamber. I love Island Park Facebook event.
2. Greetings/Introductions: Introductions
made.
3. Financial Report: Dayna Parks reviewed
financial report. All members present received copy. Discussed power, snow
removal, savings, and water reserve.
4. Architectural Report: Ken Jensen
reported a growing number of lots being sold. One new plan approved and
construction started since November. One 6 month extension given. Two letters were
sent to bring lots into compliance for construction material being removed. All
information for building requirements on blog. Owner’s responsibility to make
sure contractor complying with covenants. Barry Bean asked about the new house
not being 1000 square feet. Covenants state all residents must be 1000 square
feet. Section 7.4 read by Kelly Cragun. Discussion of what makes up the main
floor. Covenants does not specify living space. Barry Bean suggested the
covenants be changed to say “living space” ILO “main floor”.
5. Snow Removal/Roads Report: Ken Jensen
reported concerns with snow removal billing. We are not being billed monthly.
Board will talk with Scotty about blowing snow ILO plowing and waiting until 6
inches of snow on road. Billing will also be discussed with him. Discussion on
cost—reasonable compared to previous provider. Discussion on adding speed bumps
to roads to slow down traffic. Discussion on Mag Chloride put on roads. Nez
Perce and Grizzle Court need to be grated, crowned, and road base added. Board
will get three bids for road work. Discussion on adding speed dips ILO bumps.
Discussion on marking water valves. Board will mark valves and place info on
blog. Discussion on water system. Bid to replace water system (11 valves, fire
hydrants, etc) $520,000. Roger Cragun discussed specifics on how much water our
system can generate. Rental issue was brought up by several members. Kristy Wachs
suggested calling sheriff if renters are doing anything illegal. Ralph
Kincheloe suggested the people who use the water the most need to pay the most.
Several members agreed. Board will look into the possibility of increasing
water fees for rentals. Rental requirements discussed. Parking, signs with
contact info required by county for all rentals. Re-circulation system
discussed. Board will get bids for re-circulation system only.
6. Subdivision Blog and Updates: Ken
reported on information that is on the blog. bighornhills@gmail.com
must have invitation. Connie explained Nextdoor is a way for BHHE
members to keep in touch.
7. Highway 20 Reconstruction: Ralph
reported on the Targhee Pass Project and the meetings he has attended. He
suggested the Board write a letter to ITD requesting the speed limit be reduced
in front of BHHE and stating we are against a passing lane in front also. Scott
suggested we add in the letter about the dangers of the speed limit being 65
for the boat inspection station and at the state line where people cross the
street to take pictures with the Idaho/Montana signs.
8. Open Comments: Barry Bean asked about
drift fences being installed at the entrances. Board will look into it. Dayna Parks
asked everyone to be considerate of others and not leave their lights on at
night. Several homes are leaving lights on all night and they shine into
other’s bedrooms. Tryge commented he has his outside lights set to come on at
dusk. It was suggested motion sensor lights would helpful. Barry Phillips sent
email requesting everyone use bear-proof garbage cans (read by Ken Jensen).
9. Elections: Roger Cragun motioned the
current board be kept in place. Julie Parks seconded the motion. Members
present agreed.
10. Adjournment: Workday will be staining
the posts at both entrances. Lunch will be at Ralph and Connie’s house about
1:00.