Monday, September 8, 2014

September Copper Valley HOA Quarterly Newsletter

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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