Copper Valley Hoa December 2016
Greetings from the Board:
We hope you had a great summer. Thank
you to our owners who worked hard to keep your yards looking nice. Hopefully you’ve been able to get your yard
and home ready for winter as we are starting to receive the first snow storms
of the year. As a reminder, garbage cans
must be stored in your garage, behind a fence, or on the side of your
house. They cannot be on your driveway
or at the curb for an extended period of time.
On Street Parking:
As posted at each entrance gate, parking on the street is not
allowed from November 1st- March 31st. This is to allow the snow plows to have
adequate room to clear the snow from the roads.
Please be mindful of parking in the park lots and avoid parking there if
possible. The plow driver needs to be
able to clear those roads also, and may need to use those areas to push the
snow. Cars that are parked on the street
when snow is present may be towed without notice.
Vehicle Break-ins: The board has been notified of three vehicles break-ins over
the last month. Please be vigilant in
watching for activity in the neighborhood that seems out of place and call the
police if necessary. If your gate remote
is lost or stolen, please notify the board so that it can be deactivated from
opening the gates. Help protect your own
property by following these tips from http://www.alarmrelay.com/how-to-prevent-a-car-break-in-before-it-happens/
“The good
news is that preventing car break-ins is easy. Most of the vehicle safety tips
that deal with theft prevention are nothing more than common sense.
Unfortunately, we’re all guilty of ignoring common sense now and then, like
when we’re running late or the kids are distracting us.
First, never keep anything of value in your car
unless you’re in it.
As tempting as it is to leave your wallet or phone hidden in your car if you’re
just running to the mailbox, remember that there are thieves who will break
into a vehicle to steal small change – and when they’re rooting around the
glove box, they’re not going to overlook your valuables.
Don’t
leave bags, wallets, briefcases, boxes, backpacks, or any other container in
your car. Your
gym bag may not seem like an attractive target to you but to thieves it’s a bag
that might just contain a tablet or a smartphone.
Your chargers and smartphone accessories send
a clear signal to would-be thieves that there could be a phone, tablet, GPS, or even a
laptop hidden somewhere in the vehicle. Stash accessories out of sight in the
glove box or center console.
When you
park at home or at work, remove
garage door openers, key cards, and your house or work keys from the car. You should also bring anything with
identifying information on it (e.g., mail, store cards, work IDs) with you when
you get out of the car.
Whenever
possible park in
parking garages or designated driveways versus on the street. Before you walk away from your
vehicle, remove the
keys, roll up the windows, lock the doors, and set the alarm.
Avoid
parking your car near anything that limits visibility like dumpsters, large vans, trucks,
or wooded areas. And park in
well-lit public areas.
Thieves are less likely to break into a vehicle when chances are good they will
be observed.
If your
car doesn’t have a built-in security system, use a mechanical locking device like a club that locks to the car’s
steering wheel, column, or brake. These may seem old fashioned but consider
this – when was the last time you reacted to the sound of a car alarm with
anything other than annoyance?
Keep your
eyes open!
Taking a minute to assess your surroundings when you exit or enter your parked
car can go a long way toward keeping your possessions (and you) safe.”
Reporting Problems:
We welcome any issues, suggestions, or problems to be sent to us via
email. Our property managers and the
board members all receive the email when it is sent to copper.valley.hoa@gmail.com. Between the 7
of us, someone is usually able to respond quickly. Thank you to the owners that have alerted us
to problems with the gates, park garbage cans, street lights, sprinklers,
etc. We appreciate everyone’s help in
keeping us informed of things that need our attentions. If it’s an after hours emergency, please
contact Advantage Management at 801-235-7368
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