Copper Valley HOA Newsletter
September 2014
Message from the Board
Here we are in
September. The kids are back in school
and the weather is starting to cool down.
We hope that you all enjoyed your summer!
We as a board would like
to thank everyone that attended our second annual pancake breakfast in June and
also for those who helped with the neighborhood cleanup.
We would also like to
thank those who helped with installing the basketball hoop in the south
park. We hope that all community members
will enjoy this addition.
Please let us know if you
have any questions or concerns by sending us an email at copper.valley.hoa@gmail.com or come to an HOA meeting to speak with
us directly. We meet the 2nd
Tuesday of each month at 7:30 pm.
Contact a member of the board to know which home it is being held
at.
Community
Survey
Thank you to everyone that participated
with our community survey. We as a board
wanted to get a better feel for how we are doing and what might be the concerns
of our neighbors.
After reviewing the results, we wanted
to respond to some of the questions that we received.
We have a print out of our budget at
each meeting. If you would like to see a
copy of the budget, which includes a breakdown of where your HOA dues are
going, you can also send an email to Jason requesting a digital copy.
Our dues are used for the landscaping in
the summer and snow removal in the winter, electricity, water, gate
maintenance, and management, just to name a few.
We have also set up a long term savings
account for a reserve fund. This is to
be used to repair or replace things such as the road, park equipment, the
fence, and others. This information can
also be requested by contacting Jason.
Because the reserve fund was not
established when our HOA dues were first put in place, we had to raise dues
this year and they will be raised again to $70 in January 2015. This was not something we were happy to do as
a board but it was necessary to ensure we are ready for any future
expenses.
Thank you again to all who
participated! We welcome comments
anytime. If you have any other
questions, you can email the board or come ask us at our next board
meeting.
Neighborhood
Updates
Watch for an email later this month for
the new gate code. It will go into
effect October 1st.
Along with keeping our yards looking
nice, we would like to encourage homeowners to spray the weeds between the
curbing and road for your lot.
If you see any issues with the gates,
please contact a member of the board right away so we can take care of the
problem before it creates any damage to the gates. You can either call or email.
Be
Water Wise
We can all do our part to help conserve
water. Magna Water now has the pumps for
the secondary water going 24/7. However,
it is recommended that you DO NOT water between 8am – 8pm.
Slow
the Flow recommendations for watering
After Mother’s Day water once every 5
days.
After Father’s Day water once every 3
days.
After Labor Day water once every 5 days.
After Columbus Day water only as needed.
For pop up sprinklers water for 25
minutes and rotating sprinklers water for 45 minutes.
You can contact Magna Water with any
questions by calling 801-250-2118. You
can also stop by their office between the hours of 8am – 6pm Monday through Thursday
and obtain a copy of the new 2014 rate schedule. They are also posted online at
www.magnawater.com.
Fall
Yard Maintenance Tips
1. Keep watering and mowing your lawn as
needed. Cut your lawn a little shorter
on your last two cuttings. Don’t forget
to clear out your sprinkler line & then shut off your secondary water line
to prevent your pipes freezing during the winter.
2. Aerate the soil. Fall is an excellent time to aerate so
oxygen, water, and fertilizer can reach the roots.
3. Rake the leaves. Don’t wait for a big pile that will suffocate
the grass.
4. Fertilize for Future Growth. This helps your roots grow deep.
5. Fill in Bald Spots.
6. Weed Control.
Fall Lawn Care: 6 Steps to Take Right
Now
2014
HOA Meetings
We continue to meet the second Tuesday
of each month for our monthly HOA board meetings at 7:30 pm. We post each month’s agenda and meeting
minutes on our community blog.
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