Tuesday, August 6, 2013

HOA Update Aug 6 | Well Pump Status | Settler's Irrigation Shut-off Date

Hi all -

Just a quick note to say "thanks" once again for your patience and helpful feedback, as the Board worked through the steps to get water back into our neighborhood.  We worked with Complete Property Mgmt., Settler's Irrigation District Office staff, our designated ditch rider, ProVision Landscape and Caron Pump Co. to identify all of the mitigating factors in our low water flow situation - it was definitely a team effort - so a hearty "thank you" to all involved...especially to our dedicated Board members who manned the pump house daily until we could install an automated solution.  Great job everyone!

Sheryl Bishop, President

P.S.  Remember to check your filters regularly - although the filtration system is working, sediment can still build up on the individual sprinkler filters, which can lead to low pressure at the sprinkler heads. 

Bringing Well Pump Online - Status Update The Board approved Caron Pump Co. to install a VFD (variable frequency drive) Pump Control Panel to run the well system. The VFD is programmed to compensate the main system whenever the flow of water coming into the cistern, from the irrigation ditch is lower than needed, allowing the main system to continue running at 100% or 65 PSI. Note: The well pump system is not designed to service the entire subdivision on its own - the well can only augment the main system, it cannot replace the main system. 

Irrigation Shut-off Date  Settlers Irrigation District tentative shut-off date will be September, 2, 2013. This projected shut-off date is based on current data and is subject to change due to reservoir levels, river flows, and evaporation loss. Pub. Aug. 3,10, 2013. Please be advised the subdivision pump systems (both irrigation and well systems) will be taken offline when the irrigation water is turned off. Source Link: LEGAL NOTICE WATER SHUT OFF SETTLERS IRRIGATION (Link provided by Jan Sylvester - thanks Jan!)  

Community Volunteer Assistance  After September 2nd, there may be a need to help some of our neighbors who are not able to move hoses and sprinklers on their own to keep their landscaping green and healthy.  If you need help, or you know of someone who may need help, or if you would like to volunteer to help, please contact the HOA Board directly via email: summerfieldsubhoa@gmail.com or contact Trish Callies at Complete Property Management via email: callies@mindspring.com or phone 208.387.0004 to make arrangements regarding community volunteer assistance.  

Make a Hole!  Let's clear the decks for our neighbors and friends who walk with their dogs and children, so they don't have to walk in the street to get around tree branches and shrubs.  If you have tree branches, shrubs or other landscape materials that block the sidewalk, take a few minutes to assess, and trim back the growth - this is first and foremost a safety issue but secondarily it is can be an issue of lower property value perceived by potential home buyers as well. Thanks for helping to keep Summerfield an awesome community we can all appreciate!

Board Meeting Topics  The Board will be meeting later in August (TBD) - here is an "work in process" list of topics: Landscaping Services Status, New Committees (City Water Hook-up and other Watering Contingency Options, Social Activities, Landscaping Service RFP Development), Incentives for Compliance with Water Schedule, ... Don't see your topic?  Let us know by Aug 11th - contact the HOA Board via email summerfieldsubhoa@gmail.com or contact Trish Callies (Complete Property Mgmt) via phone at 208.387.0004 and share your topic. Please include the a description of the issue and potential solutions/options to mitigate the issue.

Get on the HOA Contact List  To receive timely updates regarding irrigation issues, activities, and other applicable "news", please provide your email and home address information to the HOA Board via summerfieldsubhoa@gmail.com or contact Trish Callies (Complete Property Mgmt) via phone at 208.387.0004

Home Improvement - Have some improvement projects coming up?  Please submit your improvement plans, pictures, paint colors, etc. for Board approval, to Tricia (Trish) Callies at Complete Property Management via email: callies@mindspring.com or call Trish with questions: 208.387.0004.  

Watering Schedule - Please be sure to follow the schedule (per our covenants) to ensure everyone has adequate pressure during their allotted time. If you need help changing the start/end times/days on your sprinkler system, please reply to this email for HOA assistance.  The 2013 schedule is as follows:

Times:                   House Number Prefixes:
6P - 9P                  19, 35
9P - 12A                 33
12A - 3A                 16, 20, 32
3A - 6A                   17, 21
6A - 9A                   18, 34
Summerfield HOA Communication
Sheryl Bishop, President  |  Allen Mair, Vice President  |  Don Miller, Treasurer  |  Open, Secretary


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