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Community NewsHOA Recap - January 2021
January 15, 2021
- Contingency $ moved to higher interest-bearing account.
Although interest rates are the lowest ever we found a 1% return, 7X more than we had been earning, and it is a checking account so easy access. - The “White Paint” debate
By a margin of 6 to 1 the board voted to allow ARC to use its judgement on colors allowed including “white”. Chris Bachman brought up that in a recent SSL survey a majority of owners objected to white, particularly stark white, being used. The board chose to downplay those results and voted to allow the judgement of the ARC members to take priority. - Bylaws Review As part of the Goals list for the HOA this year we are undertaking a review of the Bylaws by which HOA business is conducted. We have quite a good list of ideas which are percolating, and these will be streamlined, summarized and presented to the Board for approval at the February meeting prior to being implemented.
Editor Comment – The SSL survey, taken in November, generated 29 responses/15% of owners, one of the highest poll response rates we’ve seen, with 68.9% voting against white paint. So, while we can agree that the ARC should be able to exercise its best judgement when making decisions, and it has done a good job to date by any account, the fact that it chose to ignore the wishes of a representative majority of owners is, in the view of this board member, a bit concerning.
Winter Safety Reminders: Where to Park, Where to Put Your Driveway Snow, and When Will The Snowplow Come Through?
Dec. 11, 2020
Everything you could want to know about snow and how it affects you and the streets in Silver Springs is now spelled out by our County Communications person, Krachel Murdock. Garbage pickup, safety issues, street parking rules and more. A veritable wall of wisdom regarding winter policies and stuff.
Traffic Calming on East Meadows Dr.
September 20, 2020
Jessica Wiltsee of the Traffic Calming Committee announced that the sheriff was placing traffic calming devices along East Meadows Dr in two spots. These are the trailers with the digital indicators showing drivers their speed and reminding them to slow down. If this works then residents along that road can breathe a little easier. If it doesn't work, then Jessica has a few more, albeit more serious, measures in her quiver. Slow Down, folks!
Break-ins continue & Sheriff to Speak to Silver Springs
September 20, 2020
Well, the break-ins continue. People report that when they leave their valuables in their cars...they get broken into and their valuables are stolen...(not sure what else to say).
RV's have been noted as another favorite target of thieves. Seems there is a growing fondness during the softened rules this year for owners of RV's to leave them parked in the street and driveway for a week or two at a time. This creates what one policeman called a "target rich environment".
Seriously, if you were a thief wouldn't you love a neighborhood where people left purses in cars and parked RV's full of camping stuff and sports equipment on the street. At 3AM it becomes a shopping mall. Please...think about it.
Sheriffs Department - has offered to participate as speakers during the Annual Meeting in October. We are grateful to them for the outreach and hope residents will be participating with the Q&A.
Pink Line is Safe
Sept 15, 2020
A few weeks ago it looked like Park City Transit was going to drop the route through Silver Springs as part of a budget cutting plan.
We announced it here in SSL and encouraged residents to speak out. As a result there were literally hundreds of comments submitted and...(drum roll)...you guessed it, the Pink Line is safe, for now.
Nice work. Congrats to all of you. Love it when a community comes together!
News From the Master HOA
Sept 2, 2020
News From the Master HOA
July 16, 2020
Encroachments – Master HOA is turning its eye to the matter of encroachments onto Master HOA property by owners adjacent to Master HOA owned property. While the legal team reviews the matter to ensure protection of Master HOA rights, all owners adjacent to Master HOA property, particularly lakes, streams and parks, are urged to review their property lines and begin plans to remedy any possible encroachments. You may also inquire of the Master HOA as to the possibility for permission of encroachment in certain circumstances, keeping in mind that this permission is not a given.
Docs rewrite – The massive rewrite of the Master HOA governing docs continues… boring details at a later date.
New benches and cans – Yay! We finally have new benches and garbage cans installed at the parks. This summer has seen a serious uptick in usage of the amenities, resulting in a noticeable garbage problem. This, in turn, brought a number of comments and complaints to Master HOA’s attention. Hopefully, the new garbage cans will help, provided people remember what they are for.
2020 Elections
July 16, 2020
A glorious time of year with the autumn elections, which lead to dancing in the streets, music wafting through the air, the smell of pizza at the board meetings, merriment on every corner…. Ok, perhaps only the pizza part and only after the new board is elected, and Covid is a memory.
Seriously, compared to past boards and agendas, this board looks to have the easiest time of any board in years. If you ever felt the urge to contribute to your community and help with the guidance thereof but were turned off by the conflicts and drama of past boards, this could finally be your year.
If you would like to add your name to the list of candidates or simply want to discuss the idea a bit more, feel free to contact one of the board members. Hunt and Chris have both agreed to make themselves available to anyone with questions or to help get you in touch with the Nominating Committee.
News From the Master HOA
June 11, 2020
Tennis Courts – the locks that had been placed a few weeks ago to restrict access by non-owners while new locking gates were being ordered and installed have been removed. The new gates should be installed any day now (so we’re told by the gate guys) but in the meantime, the courts are open for play.
Lakes – New fish are in the lakes now. 400 were added to Big Lake and 200 to Little Lake. Rumor has it that these are trout and they are hungry. So, fish away, but remember…Catch & Release ONLY. Trust us, with the chemicals that are put in the lakes to keep them healthy, you wouldn’t want to eat fish from them anyway. Please be gentle when removing hooks as fish mouths are delicate and they need them to eat.
Benches & Trash Cans – New benches and trash cans were ordered for Big Lake Park and should be installed soon. Yeah!
Car Break-ins
June 10, 2020
Recently, our neighborhood has experienced a spate of car break-ins throughout Silver Springs. For the most part, these are from cars left outside and unlocked. No word on losses but we hope they are minimal. There have also been thefts from driveways and yards of lawn equipment, etc.
Please remember that during spring and summer thieves start to make the rounds of neighborhoods, including ours, and that we all need to stay vigilant. Here are some tips:
- Do not accept offers for any type of home or yard work from people just stopping by or going door-to-door. Certainly, never show them around your yard or house. They are likely scoping out what is valuable and how to break in later.
- Do not leave your garage door open, especially if you are doing yard work like mowing. Thieves look for this sort of situation and can make off with valuable equipment very quickly. Especially easy for them are open garage doors when the owner is out back mowing the lawn. They know right where you are and that you can’t hear a thing….and there goes your power tools or bikes.
- Do not leave items laying around your yard. Bikes, camping equipment, sports gear, etc. all make easy to snag targets for drive-by thieves.
- And do not leave your car unlocked in the driveway.
New Election Policies Coming
June 6, 2020
In July, the SSSFHOA will begin accepting candidate applications for the trustee positions opening up this fall. This year the elections are going to be a bit different than in the past.
This year the policy is shifting. The nomination committee is committed to being fair and balanced in its process, giving each candidate an opportunity to express their concerns, plans, and goals if elected. No preferential treatment of candidates on the ballot will be allowed.
New board members in 2019 raised concerns over the board’s past habit of qualifying candidates and encouraging owners to vote for the board’s preferred candidates, thereby perpetuating certain thinking and policies. This was viewed by many as discouraging owners from running, and revising this was part of the platform on which the Jessica-Chris-Hunt team ran for office last fall.
SSL applauds this new approach to the elections and encourages every owner who has an interest in being part of the HOA process to throw their name in the ring and help make this year’s elections the best ever.
For more information, contact any of the current board members (emails on SSSFHOA website) and then simply show up for the July SSSFHOA meeting to begin the process.
Tennis Court Closure
May 13, 2020
The Master HOA board voted to lock the tennis courts for at least two weeks while new gates and locks were ordered and installed. The lock down was also a result of numerous complaints about non-residents using the courts as well as players not obeying distancing regs by the County.
Event Cancellations
May 12, 2020
- NO Party In The Park
- No Summer Concert Series
- No Giant Yard Sale
2020 Under Drain Cleaning - Needed or Not?
May 7, 2020
While the results of the independent survey are still being formalized the initial results, documented with photos and flow gauges, indicates low volume, no improvement in flow, no blockages, and only 1-2 quarts of root material (mostly thin grass-like roots) being collected from the approximately 4,950'(almost a mile) of line scheduled to be cleaned.
This was the first time an assessment of the cleaning procedure has been undertaken and those present expressed concern over the new findings.
Musicians Needed
April 13, 2020
SSL in conjunction with Master HOA would like to try something new this summer. One of the top requested new activities for Silver Springs were mini-concerts at Big Lake Park during the summer. Think of kicking back in the grass, having a picnic, kids playing on the new playground equipment, fun tunes wafting through the air.....you get the picture, yes?
COVID Factor – The concerts will be outdoors with plenty of room for social distancing. These are not huge concerts with thousands of people jammed together, just small 10 - 20 person events with plenty of room to spread out. And, if the State or County has an order in place at that time which prohibits this sort of gathering, we will cancel.
Muscians – So, a high school rock and roll jam band is probably not what we're looking for. Sorry, Hunt.
The vision is more for acoustical or small amped artists playing fun and/or relaxing family friendly music. Solo, duets, trios ...all welcome. Think Country, Jazz, Bluegrass, Classical, etc...
Timing – Probably on Saturdays, something catchy like Second Saturdays in The Park, and likely in the afternoon. We can discuss start times. We had hoped to do a concert in June, July and August but.... may have to play it by ear.
Pay – Yes. this is a paying gig. You won't get rich but the check won't bounce either.
Please contact Editor@SilverSprings.Life for more details if you are interested.
SSSFHOA Recap
First posted March 12, 2020
The following is a editorial summary of the SSSFHOA meeting and is presented here as a timely news item. It is NOT the “official” SSSFHOA minutes, which are available a month after a meeting by visiting SilverSpringsHomeowners.com.
Open Space parcel – decided not to pursue perfecting a title to this and to leave as is. Committee disbanded.
Underdrain – Continue maintenance along current schedule. Underdrain Committee was dissolved although a new Underdrain “Advisory” style committee is under formation. Bill Noland offered to remain available to consult with the new committee.
There was a motion made by Chris and Hunt to take a year off from cleaning the underdrain so as to better study what parts actually need the cleaning each year. That motion failed to pass by a 3 to 2 vote.
Traffic Calming – The committee was reaffirmed with Jessica (chairperson), Hunt and Heinrich. Next order of business is to solicit help from families along the East Meadows corridor and reconnect with County to facilitate traffic calming measures.
The stop sign promised for the corner of E. Meadows and Ranch Place seems lost in bureaucracy and some phone calls will be made to see about moving project that forward.
Community Outreach – The new Community Outreach committee presented a wide range of activities, events and undertakings including having an SSSFHOA page on the SilverSprings.Life website so as to facilitate better communication with the neighborhood as well as recommending that all board members be required to present a short profile online as is found on the SSL website.
All ideas were shelved until late summer to see if there was any budget left for them.
The board president, Paul Reddy, declined to participate in an SSSFHOA page on SSL. The board president also indicated that they would post their profiles on the HOA website. Other board members, including Hunt Williams stated that they thought participating on the SSL website with a dedicated SSSFHOA page would be a good thing and that they had no problem with posting their profiles on SSL.
Editor: An SSL survey of over 200 residents found that, of those responding, 70% wanted the board to post their profiles on SSL. To date, only three of the board members have done so, Hunt, Jessica, and Chris.
Please check the SSSFHOA website for the official minutes approved by the SSSFHOA Board.
Master HOA Recap
First posted March 12, 2020
The following is a editorial summary of the March Silver Springs Master HOA meeting and is presented here as a timely news item. It is NOT the “official” Master HOA minutes, which are available a month after a meeting by visiting SilverSpringsHOAS.com.
Stream clearing & culvert blockages – Although this year doesn’t appear to have resulted in any major blockages there was some concern that some the responsibility for some culverts was in question as to whether the County or Master HOA bore responsibility. Contacting the County to clarify this is being undertaken.
Parks – It was authorized to use a credit amount from the playground installation last year to acquire additional benches for the parks. It was also agreed to investigate the cost of adding at least two garbage cans to the Big Lake park.
Party In The Park – is set for Saturday August 29, approximately two weeks later than last year to allow more family participation. We will be building on the successes of last year and tuning some of the items which need it.
Document Rewrite – The organizational documents for Master HOA are due for a complete update this year to bring them current with Utah law and to better reflect the mission of the Master HOA today.
Community Betterment – a committee on Community Betterment was established at the February meeting and Chris Bachman(chairman) presented a list of ideas for consideration. Two of them immediately resonated with the group; a co-production of the SS Community Yard Sale and a shared effort by Master HOA and SSL to promote a Community Walk on Earth Day.
Remember stars? Another of the ideas Bachman submitted was to investigate what it would take to get the Silver Springs community certified as a Dark Skies Community by the International Dark-Sky Association (IDA). This trend is growing in popularity with more and more communities becoming certified. There are also several State parks in our area which are in the midst of becoming IDA certified.
With the recent Summit County ordinance along these lines regarding lighting the times seems right to investigate this further.
Traffic Calming – Several board members commented on traffic issues they had in their neighborhoods with both speeding and running of stop signs. Bachman offered to connect them with the traffic calming committee in SSFHOA to discuss a coordinated effort.
Missing a Watercraft?
First posted February 13, 2020
If you had a watercraft stored at the Big Lake you may find it is no longer there.
After posting the rules & regs regarding watercraft storage and removal, providing notice to residents – including warning stickers on the crafts – Master HOA removed the abandoned watercraft this past fall.
A summary document explaining this as well as how to claim your watercraft is posted here. Please contact Master HOA for further details.
Master HOA Meeting Brings New Ideas to Silver Springs
First posted February 13, 2020
The following is a editorial summary of the February Master HOA meeting and is presented here as a timely news item. It is NOT the “official” Master HOA minutes, which are available a month after a meeting by visiting SilverSpringsHOAS.com.
The February Master HOA meeting was a long one with a lot of new ground covered.
Among General Business:
- Reviewed 2020 budget and discussed clarifying the differences between Operating items/actions and Reserve items/actions. This should provide a better overview of how the funds move within the Master HOA accounts.
- Discussed and agreed to adding several new benches as well as some garbage cans to the parks.
- The “Duck Signs”, which caused a bit of a quack last fall are going to be moved to a much more limited visibility site.
- Agreed in principal to begin working more closely with SSL to facilitate messaging to the community.
- Party In The Park 2020 was tentatively scheduled for Saturday, August 29th.
V.P. Chris Bachman then presented a “Wish List” of items he would like to see the Master HOA discuss and act on as it deemed appropriate.
- First among these was a refined vision for the Master HOA, a more-than-maintenance approach.
- Second was revising and updating the HOA’s governing documents, which are in dire need of being brought current. The Board agree that it was time and that work is now underway.
- Moving the community towards qualifying for a “Dark Skies” certification.
- A Green Rebates program to encourage residents to make the switch to greener healthier options such as: electric mowers and blowers, xeriscaping, Water Wise sprinklers, new lighting to comply with Summit County’s new lighting ordinances, etc.
Following this Chris detailed out some ideas behind what he calls a Community Betterment program.
Some of the ideas presented, and which you’ll see this year, include:...
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- Community Survey – to get the pulse of the community and learn how the demographic changes over time so as to be better able to respond to the community’s needs.
- Community Yard Sale – Begun by SSL in 2019 this year will see the Master HOA helping sponsor and support what now looks to be an annual event each spring.
- Community Clean Up Walk – tentatively scheduled for Earth Day this year, the community walk is an opportunity for neighbors to get outside, stretch their legs while walking our streets, and pick up the remnants of winter garbage while they reconnect with other neighbors.
- Music in The Park – In a recent SSL survey this idea topped the list of things residents wanted to see so we are going to try it starting this summer with a few Saturday music events at Big Lake Park, free to residents. Bring a blanket and chairs, maybe a picnic, enjoy a beautiful afternoon by the lake, while listening to some local talent.
- Silver Springs Overview package – We have over 500 families living in Silver Springs, many of whom are recent transplants to the community. After hearing about how there was a lack of understanding about the individual HOAs and the Master HOA, as well as many who were unaware of some of the many amenities we have here, a decision was made to create a formal overview of how Silver Springs works, what amenities there are and how to access them, where to go and who to ask when you have questions, even a Calendar of Events. Look for it this spring.
DON'T IDLE – It’s the Law!
First posted February 8, 2019
During the winter months Salt Lake City has some of the worst air quality in the nation. Just as Summit County residents and visitors move across the county boundaries so does the particulate matter that makes up the dangerous air pollution in the valley. We’re responsible for generating the same pollution up here, we just don’t see the same accumulation yet due to our different geographic and climatic conditions.
State of Utah, Summit County and Park City.
Please reduce idling your vehicle and encourage others to reduce their idling times as well.
(SSL is printing up Anti-Idling "Reminder Tickets" you can slip under wipers of offending cars you find...or mailboxes...or...Ask us if you would like some.. free.)
Let's keep our mountain air clean and healthy!
Learn how you can safely de-ice your car on a horrid morning....(click)
Idling actually prolongs the warm-up period.
The conventional wisdom that you should idle your car up to operating temperature comes from the days of carburetors, which needed several minutes of idling to get to an operating temperature where they'd run smoothly.
Why you don't need to idle your engine
Engines are now fuel injected and a better approach is to simply drive away immediately. Gentle driving warms the engine quickly without putting too much load on it before reaching operating temperature.
Can idling cause damage?
Yes, idling for too long on a cold day can cause engine oil dilution.
While you might have thought that letting your car slowly warm up was reducing the strain on the engine, all that idling time leads to raw gasoline seeping into the oil, breaking down the oil's lubrication properties and increasing the wear.
Another issue in the cold? Ice. No worries.
Here's how you can safely de-ice your car on a horrid morning.
- Use a windshield blanket.
Placing a windshield blanket on your windshield in the evening is a great way to have a fast and safe start in the morning. - Use Your Air-conditioning..!
The most effective way of de-icing your car is to flick on the air-conditioning and let it circulate in the car....really! - Do not leave the car unattended.
Owners who leave their engines running while they run inside to grab something they’ve forgotten are a car thief’s dream - and also breaking the law. Drivers have to be ‘in control’ of their vehicle at all times. If you need to go back into the house you should turn off the engine, lock the car and head in. Car insurers rarely pay out if the keys are left in the car. - Get rid of any snow.
Use a brush to wipe off all the snow from the car, making sure the front grille is clear. - Start de-icing the outside.
Make sure you keep a scraper and some de-icer in the car for mornings when you are stuck. As the engine warms the car from the inside get scraping from the outside. Don’t wipe windows with your hands - your mitts will leave greasy smudges. - Never use boiling water on glass.
The rapid expansion and contraction of the ice can cause the screen to crack.
SSSFHOA Annual Meeting Summary
Oct. 9, 2019
CC&Rs vote passes at last minute
At 9PM it looked like the CC&R vote would fail by a mere five votes. While it was clear that most owners were in favor of passing the updated version of the CC&Rs there were a few holdouts as well as a few sitting on the sidelines. After the new board declined to extend the voting deadline Paul and his team made some last-minute calls and were able to pull out the last few votes needed to help it pass. There was a collective sigh of relief as this important second step in creating our new CC&Rs was passed. It should be noted that this updated compilation of the CC&Rs had been approved unanimously by the prior board.
New Trustees elected
The three candidates known as Team JCH, Jessica Wiltsee, Chris Bachman, and Hunt Williams, were elected to the three available board seats at last night’s meeting. A brisk proxy gathering campaign as well as candidate disclosures in a Meet The Candidates page on SSL were cited by one candidate as very important to the campaign. That and a serious turnout of owners in favor of a change seemed to be the contributing factors to the win by Team JCH. Congrats! Now…let the work begin.
Traffic Calming
After a long process of evaluation it was determined by County that, while there is speeding on both Silver Springs Dr./ Rd. as well as East Meadows Dr., a formula used by the County consisting of road width and speed determined that the two Silver Springs roads did not warrant traffic calming while the East Meadows Dr. results indicated it was a candidate for traffic calming. Next likely step, electronic warning signs or other non-physical efforts will be undertaken.
Stop Sign
Approved ! - At East Meadows Dr. & Ranch Place (Yeah!) Now it is just a question of when the County will install it…
Master HOA report
Big Lake Party – Boat Launch area – Watercraft Registration Enforcement – Lake Weeds Mitigation – New Playgrounds – Balanced budget. Chris Bachman, SS rep to Master HOA and Master HOA VP explained that these items and more contribute to the overall value of the community. In response to an audience member who asked where the money given to the Master HOA went, Bachman explained that the hard scape infrastructure of lakes, parks, tennis courts and playgrounds all cost money to maintain and replace as needed and that just like the SSSFHOA has reserve and contingency funds determined to by studies as needed for fiscal responsibility, so does the Master HOA.
SSSFHOA Candidates and the 2019 Selection Process
Sept 3, 2019
There will be new board members voted in this fall and SSL thinks it is important that you know who they are and what they stand for. In years past the board has presented a list of candidate names, recommended a few they would like you to vote for, and left it up to you to make an intelligent selection...based on nothing. This often resulted in people voting for who the board told them to vote for and perpetuated a board with a very singular vision.
SSL has pushed for more disclosure regarding candidates and this year the board says they will publish a bio and some information from each candidate as to why they want to be on the board. This is a great start in the right direction and we applaud the board for doing this. We expect they will still indicate their favorites they want you to vote for… so we are going to do the same at SSL.
SSL will attempt to contact any board candidates, and we invite them to contact us as well. We will then pose a series of yet-to-be-decided questions and will publish their responses on the SSL website later in the month, but still in plenty of time for you to review and make a considered selection of who you would like to see voted in, based on their qualifications, not popularity with the current board.
Candidates – Please notify SSL if you submitted your name by the Sept 4 cutoff and would like to participate in our Q&A panel. It means extra exposure for you and a chance to be heard on your positions.
Owners – We are looking for questions to put to the candidates and welcome your suggestions. Please send them to Editor@SilverSprings.Life. We may not be able to post all questions and the ones we post may be worded differently from what you submit. We will try to do our best.
Party In The Park & Big Lake Regatta - Sat., Aug 17th
July 5, 2019
WOW! The Party Planners at Masters' have been working overtime to get the 2019 Party In The Park organized...and it is the BEST one ever!
From a Wacky Regatta to Soap Boat Derby and Paddle for the Roses, to Facepainting, Magic Show and paddleboard Yoga this party has it all...even the super popular Park City band, The Mister Sister Trio. Check it out!
It's Back: Republic Services Providing Curbside Pick Up For Bulky Items Through Fall
March 22, 2019
Krachel Murdock, Community and Public Affairs, Summit CountyHi Neighbors, Are you doing some spring cleaning? Now through September, Republic Services will provide curbside bulky item removal. Items such as mattresses, yard debris, washer/dryer units, etc. can be removed by calling and scheduling a pick-up. Please call Republic Services at 435-615-8311 for pricing and questions.
New Playground Equipment Coming
May 19, 2019
Master's HOA: Just announced by the Master's HOA is that both playgrounds, Tennis Courts and Big Lake, will be receiving a major facelift to their playgrounds this summer. From expanded area to new ADA bark the two areas will be upgraded. Oh, did we mention that they both will receive brand new playground equipment?! The installations are due to be completed in July so plenty of time for enjoying the new equipment. Provided by Master's is a nice PDF showcasing the new equipment....Check it out.
1st Silver Springs Community YARD SALE!: Sat. June 1st
May 1, 2019
As a result of the recent SSL survey asking for suggestions for events which would appeal to the neighborhood, we are pleased to announce the 1st annual Silver Springs Yard Sale!
The more neighbors who participate and promote it the more traffic and the more successful for everyone! So pitch in and pitch it out!
When is it? Sat. June 1st is the date. Get your stuff ready, let your friends know, post on Facebook, run an ad.
FREE Advertising! SSL will create a map of all the SS homes with yard sales on June 1st. We will run an ad in the Park Record and make the map available on the SSL website. To be included just let us know you will be participating: Editor@SilverSprings.Life Are you in?
New Summit County Lighting Regulations
March 22, 2019
Krachel Murdock, Community and Public Affairs, Summit CountyLast week the Summit County Council adopted lighting regulations for both the east side planning area and the Snyderville Basin area. Ordinance highlights include: 1. Required compliance of all uses, commercial and residential. 2. Requires that all new lighting be full cutoff. 3. Provides exemptions for certain lighting (agriculture, traffic lights, public safety, holiday lights etc.). 4. Prohibits certain types of lights (architectural lighting, landscape lighting, spot/flood lights). 5. Establishes an amortization schedule requiring that all lighting be in compliance with the code after 7 years of the adoption of the ordinance. We're working to update the code on our website but in the meantime anyone who has questions may call (435) 336-3118.
"Official" CC&Rs Survey:
April 1, 2019
The SSSFHOA Communications Committee worked the past month to identify the primary concerns owners had about the CC&Rs re-write and then prepare a survey to explore what solutions the owners would most like to see.
The survey was emailed to owners on April 1st ( no joke!) and the deadline for responses is Sunday April 7.
Landscaping: Rules & Permits
April 1, 2019
'Tis the season when thoughts turn to...landscaping! But wait! Before you grab that chainsaw, bring in that crew to add a water feature, Xeriscape that street strip, remember.......All these activities and anything else involving a change to the physical appearance of your property, needs approval from the Architectural Review Committee (ARC). Last year the review process was a bit slower than many liked due to the overwhelming demand but this year the folks on ARC promise it will be different. Nevertheless, always a good idea to get those applications in sooner than later.Want to read the ARC Rules & Guidelines? Click here.
Want to start the ARC Application process? Click here.
Need a Sitter? Have a Sitter?
March 8, 2019
SSL is looking to create a section with services provided by locals and recommended by those in the neighborhood. We thought we would start with sitters.
Sitters: If you have someone in your household who would like to have their name available for child-sitting duty - Let Us know. We will need the person’s name, age, contact info, and up to 35 words about them, qualifications, or the service. Send your recommendations to: Editor@SilverSprings.Life
We will create a mini-directory with names and contact information which will be available to the Silver Springs community.
February BoT Minutes:
March 2, 2019
A lot of activity at the Feb BoT meeting. A packed room with lots of comments from owners as to what the year ahead should hold. Read Feb. MinutesConstruction: Rules & Permits
March 1, 2019
As the weather warms it is common for thoughts to turn to remodeling, adding pergolas, maybe a shed, replacing siding, replacing a roof, painting, etc. All these activities and anything else involving a change to the physical appearance of your property, needs approval from the Architectural Review Committee (ARC). Last year the review process was a bit slower than many liked due to the overwhelming demand but this year the folks on ARC promise it will be different. Nevertheless, always a good idea to get those applications in sooner than later.Want to read the ARC Rules & Guidelines? Click here.
Want to start the ARC Application process? Click here.
DON'T IDLE – It’s the Law!
February 8, 2019
During the winter months Salt Lake City has some of the worst air quality in the nation. Just as Summit County residents and visitors move across the county boundaries so does the particulate matter that makes up the dangerous air pollution in the valley. We’re responsible for generating the same pollution up here, we just don’t see the same accumulation yet due to our different geographic and climatic conditions.
State of Utah, Summit County and Park City.
Please reduce idling your vehicle and encourage others to reduce their idling times as well.
(SSL is printing up Anti-Idling "Reminder Tickets" you can slip under wipers of offending cars you find...or mailboxes...or...Ask us if you would like some.. free.)
Let's keep our mountain air clean and healthy!
Learn how you can safely de-ice your car on a horrid morning....(click)
Idling actually prolongs the warm-up period.
The conventional wisdom that you should idle your car up to operating temperature comes from the days of carburetors, which needed several minutes of idling to get to an operating temperature where they'd run smoothly.
Why you don't need to idle your engine
Engines are now fuel injected and a better approach is to simply drive away immediately. Gentle driving warms the engine quickly without putting too much load on it before reaching operating temperature.
Can idling cause damage?
Yes, idling for too long on a cold day can cause engine oil dilution.
While you might have thought that letting your car slowly warm up was reducing the strain on the engine, all that idling time leads to raw gasoline seeping into the oil, breaking down the oil's lubrication properties and increasing the wear.
Another issue in the cold? Ice. No worries.
Here's how you can safely de-ice your car on a horrid morning.
- Use a windshield blanket.
Placing a windshield blanket on your windshield in the evening is a great way to have a fast and safe start in the morning. - Use Your Air-conditioning..!
The most effective way of de-icing your car is to flick on the air-conditioning and let it circulate in the car....really! - Do not leave the car unattended.
Owners who leave their engines running while they run inside to grab something they’ve forgotten are a car thief’s dream - and also breaking the law. Drivers have to be ‘in control’ of their vehicle at all times. If you need to go back into the house you should turn off the engine, lock the car and head in. Car insurers rarely pay out if the keys are left in the car. - Get rid of any snow.
Use a brush to wipe off all the snow from the car, making sure the front grille is clear. - Start de-icing the outside.
Make sure you keep a scraper and some de-icer in the car for mornings when you are stuck. As the engine warms the car from the inside get scraping from the outside. Don’t wipe windows with your hands - your mitts will leave greasy smudges. - Never use boiling water on glass.
The rapid expansion and contraction of the ice can cause the screen to crack.
Christmas Lights & HOA dues
February 7, 2019
A reminder on behalf of your property management company:
Holiday decorations need to be taken down no later than 30 days after the holiday. That means that Frosty guy parked in your yard...gone. Reindeer prancing on your roof...send them home. The 20,000 watt spotlight you wowed the kids with by searching the skies for Santa's sleigh...uh,uh..gotta go.
H.O.A. Dues ...seems the bill comes earlier each year, what's with that? Smart bookkeeping is our guess. In any case, your HOA bill was due at the end of January...did you remember? If not, penalties may incur. (ouch!)
CC&Rs Voting Results - "NO"
February 1, 2019
Its official...Owners declined to pass the proposed CC&Rs
Record voter turnout for CC&R vote. Despite Board claims of voter apathy the results are in and show approximately 85% voter turnout. The turnout numbers certainly seem to reflect the interest people have in getting the CC&R issue resolved.
Exit Survey - We asked owners how they voted and why they voted the way they did. The survey will close at midnight Friday February 8th with the results tallied on Saturday. For a copy of the results, to view current results or to add your comments to the mix, visit out new SURVEYS page.
Guess What ? ...minimum lease term is 1 month, NOT 12
January 18, 2019
Breaking News... This week it was determined that the current lease term specified in the CC&Rs is actually 1 month, not the 12 months as represented by the proposed new CC&R. This is a BIG deal for many owners as this was part of their decision making process on how to vote.
Editor: At SSL we feel that owners should have the right to lease their property for any term of 1 month or more. We have been operating just fine under a 1 month minimum lease rule and there is no need to change that. The inclusion of this change to 12 months minimum is an unfair burden on those who wish to travel and cover their home while gone.
We strongly support maintaining the 1 month minimum lease currently in effect and suggest that if you feel it should be maintained as-is then you must vote "NO". If you have already voted Yes you may Change Your Vote.
What if... the CC&Rs don't pass?
More than one homeowner has asked, “What happens if I vote ‘No’?” And, “What happens if the CC&Rs vote fails to pass the proposed CC&Rs?”
It is important to remember that this vote is something of a checkpoint vote. Although the board and rewrite committee have worked long and hard on this, owners may not feel it is ready and may not pass it. Here is our take on what happens next if a "NO" vote occurs....
Read the Full Story here.
More than one homeowner has asked, “What happens if I vote ‘No’?” And, “What happens if the CC&Rs vote fails to pass the proposed CC&Rs?”
It is important to remember that this vote is just a checkpoint vote. The board and rewrite committee has worked long and hard on this, and at some point, they just have to step back and ask the owners “What do you think so far – are we there yet?”
If the homeowners vote to pass it, then the proposed CC&Rs will go into effect. However, not passing it simply means that the board has a bit more work to do on the CC&Rs in order to gain the majority support the document needs to have.
The good news is that should a “No” vote occur, the world will not end. Homes will not float away, the underdrain will still be maintained just as it has been, the sun will rise in the East and set in the West, birds will sing and…well, you get the idea.
So, if anyone has been afraid that the CC&Rs must be passed or doom will settle on the neighborhood, it just isn’t so. What we think will likely happen in the event of a “No” vote is this:
- SSL will issue a survey of homeowners asking for reasons why they voted the way they did, either For or Against. This will be anonymous unless you wish to add your name.
- The results will be shared with the board who will review their own voting information, and hopefully the survey results, and discuss the concerns and reasons that owners voted “No”.
Note: SSL will publish the results of any survey feedback, and encourages the board to make their information regarding voting and feedback available as well. - The board can then determine the best ways to address the concerns as well as options for amending the CC&Rs in order to gain the broader support needed.
- A revised version reflecting the updates would then be presented to the community for review and feedback before being presented for another vote.
“I just wish it was over!” Yup. So do we. In fact, all the owners we have heard from feel that way too. Many also understand the need to get the docs right before locking them down. These are the governing docs by which you and your neighbors must abide for the foreseeable future; it behooves us all to take the extra time, if needed, to get them right. If the voting passes the CC&Rs, we will be at Big Lake Park that evening lighting some “Utah Legal” fireworks and popping champagne to celebrate the end of the ordeal. If not, we will postpone and see you in there early summer.
SSSFHOA - CC&R Q&A Session Jan 16 - Recap
January 18, 2019
The Q&A meeting on Wednesday will be the last of the voting period which ends on Jan 31st. Yet it was maybe the most important one yet.
1. 12 Month Minimum Lease - Richard Callahan again brought to the board's attention that the inclusion of a 12 month minimum lease in the new CC&Rs was NOT an original term and was in fact a change from the current term minimum which is a 1 Month Minimum Lease Term.
Paul Reddy agreed that they could find no information to the contrary and that, barring undiscovered information to the contrary, it appears the current minimum lease is in fact 1 Month.
2. 100% rule to pass dissolution of HOA - It was pointed out that the current writing of the rule constituted a change from our current 51%. It was also pointed out that it likely violated Utah State law:
Utah Community Association Act . … Section 57-8a-104(1)(a)(i)(A) of the Utah Code expressly states: “To amend the governing documents, the governing documents may not require . . . the vote or approval of lot owners with more than 67% of the voting interests.”
It was generally agreed by most at the meeting that this clause should not be in the CC&Rs.
SSSFHOA - B.O.T. - Recap
January 18, 2019
This past week was busy with a BOT meeting on Monday(1/14) followed by a CC&R Q&A session on Wednesday(1/16). Here are the Top 4 important things that occurred.
1. It was brought before the board that the representation of the board's support of the proposed underdrains as being "unananimous" may be inaccurate as Hunt Williams had actually voted against it. It was agreed that the minutes should be noted to reflect that Hunt Williams was the lone dissenting vote regarding the proposed CC&R's.
2. Parcel 1c - (this is the piece of open space land at the corner of Meadows Connection and Silver Springs Dr.) It was discussed what options there may be for managing and maintaining the property which has up until now been in limbo as to who owns it. It was agreed to form an "Open Space Committee" to begin the process of securing title to the property.
3. Richard Callahan brought to the board's attention the fact that the current lease restriction were for a minimum 1 month rental, not the 12 month minimum as has been represented by the board and the rewrite committee. He was asked to provide proof. (he later did)
4. The board requested that ALL owner communication which they wished to forward to the attorney, John Richards, be first sent to the board en masse at Board@SSSFHOA.org. The board will then respond or forward as neccessary.
Masters Assoc. - 2019: The View Ahead
January 1, 2019At the December Masters Assoc. annual meeting the board unveiled what plans were in store for 2019. We created a 2019 Master's Plan - a summary of what was shared and present it here for all those interested in what the Master's has going for this new year... for what it is worth, some pretty good stuff.
A reminder to all who may be interested... Masters is always looking for interested residents to join the board or one of the committees. There are some great things being done and being contemplated for 2019 and help is always welcome.
Contact: Robyn Bailey, 435-645-9342, Email Robyn
SSSFHOA - Announces Two Q&A sessions for CC&R rewrite
Masters Assoc. - 2018 Recap
A reminder to all who may be interested... Masters is always looking for interested residents to join the board or one of the committees. There are some great things being done and being contemplated for 2019 and help is always welcome.
Contact: Robyn Bailey, 435-645-9342, Email Robyn
Street Parking Rules In Effect
With winter upon us it is important to remember that on-street parking is subject to restrictions, especially when there is snow. Don't get ticketed or towed!
Article X, Use Restrictions, Section 9
"... No vehicle of any kind shall be permitted to be parked on any public street between the hours of 1:00 PM and 8:00 AM. No parking is permitted at any other time while snow is present requiring removal. ... "