Dear Neighbors,

First, we want to thank Duane Nelson for leading the common space management committee with so much dedication and expertise for so many years. His departure is a huge loss for our community and we also wish Duane & Tammy all the best in their new home! And as Duane reminded us, none of what we’ve been able to accomplish over the last years would be possible if it wasn’t for the MANY people who come together to maintain our community and keep it safe.In light of this, we are asking for volunteers to step up and join the common space management committee and take on lead or support roles in the areas below. Thank you to Dan Holloway and Florian Walchack for already stepping up! Before you volunteer, please also peruse the attached calendar Duane created for us to ensure you’ll be available during the time of year maintenance activities need to occur.

Please email pineriverhoa@gmail.com if you’d like to volunteer and for what role OR sign up at the post boxes.

Weed Control

Lead: Florian Walchack

·      Monitor for weeds in Spring to ensure proper timing of spraying

·      Conduct spraying when/where needed (e.g. along the lane) or contract someone to complete it with Board Approval

Road Maintenance

Lead: Dan Holloway; Support: ____________

·      Manage road work contracts & coordinate annual Spring road work

·      Monitor road conditions throughout the year

·      Coordinate volunteer crews as needed e.g. to repair potholes

·      Consider and carry out recommendations from Duane: adding two pullouts on Ludwig Dr to improve flow of traffic in the event of an evacuation; flushing of the 8 culverts in the neighborhood that run under the road.

Bridge

Lead: ____________

·      Monitor bridge throughout the year for loose boards, railing and other safety issues.

·      Coordinate needed repairs (e.g. replacement of bridge decking) with Board approval

·      Coordinate with PRID & Upper Pine Fire to protect the bridge during peak flushing flows.

Fire Mitigation, Burning, & Hazard Trees

Lead: Dan Holloway; Support: ____________

·      Organize annual work days

·      Manage burn permits and conduct burns

·      Organize volunteer crews as needed to remove hazard or fallen trees with Board approval

·      Contact Bruce Short who created out Community Wildfire Protection Plan approx. 20 years ago and request a quote on updating it (an updated CWPP is needed to receive certain grants) to present to Board for Approval

·      Consider joining the Community Wildfire Adapted Partners

Snow Removal

Lead: Dan Holloway

·      Manage snow removal contracts & obtain Board Approval

·      Monitor weather and make call for snow removal throughout winter

General Maintenance & Repairs

Lead: ____________

·      Ensure regular mowing at pond

·      Monitor for other maintenance needed (e.g.,damaged cattle guard at pond) & coordinate repairs with Board Approval