Way Overdue For an Update

Cove at Oakvista Homeowners,

It's about time the Board post an update to the events and goings-ons of the past year and even in recent weeks. As HOA president, please accept my sincere apology for no updated posts.

I do wish to thank the other directors, including Amy Baird, Scott Hawker, Greg Kearl and Carol Sparks. All have continued their duties and covered for me as I continue heavy work travel assignments.

Snow Removal Services

Well, a whole year has passed since earlier posts and I do wish to state that we have continued with our snow removal vendor, Great Western. We have an arrangement to withhold final payment until the property is surveyed and a damage assessment provided them. Please help us in reporting any personal property damage to grass and sprinklers. If a utility box is damaged, contact Rocky Mountain Power. They have been on site replacing boxes as necessary and it is no charge to the homeowner.

We'll make Great Western aware of damage to the utility boxes, along with the assessment report. The vendor did not stake utility boxes this season and this cannot happen again.

Follow Up on Swale Project

The Board wishes to extend another huge thanks to all the volunteers that came out in the Fall to work on our temporary fix to the swale that lines the South end of our property. Your efforts prevented the flooding of several properties that had, year-after-year, suffered water damage. The key was putting down a rubber liner that prevented water from seeping into the ground and adding to the water table underneath the homes that back to the south hill.

The Board acknowledges that neighborhood efforts were only a temporary fix based on an engineering report that we had followed. You've all noticed the sandbags on the retaining wall and exposed liner and pipe. Please note that this is not an ongoing answer to drainage maintenance.

Efforts are already underway to bid for contracting for the removal of the sandbags, adding and placing matching retainer wall cement blocks (for securing the liner), trenching the swale as necessary to ensure negative grade, and delivering/placing tons of gravel/rocks to protect the liner and improve the appearance (especially in the area where the water deposits to the street).

The Board is also pursuing help from the City in the form of labor and materials. We may also reach out for additional volunteering as necessary.

We anticipate the completion of this project by mid Summer.

Landscaping Vendor: Hans Olsen

The Board unanimously voted to have Hans continue as our landscaping vendor. Many homeowners have expressed their appreciation for his attention to detail and extra care for our property. Hans has offered additional services, including backyard mowing, sprinkler repair, fertilization, and aeration. He can be reached directly at yourbuddyhans@gmail.com

Spring Clean Up and Dumpster

The Board has ordered a dumpster to be placed in the parking spaces adjacent to the waterfall park between June 2-6. Please adhere to dumping restrictions, including large appliances and hazardous materials.

We are also interested in organizing a community-wide spring clean up that same weekend. Look for an announcement via email and neighborhood sign postings.

-Jason Koop
Cove at Oak Vista HOA President