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White Bird, Idaho

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P.O. Box 130
White Bird, ID 83554
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November 2017 Newsletter

TWIN RIVER RANCH
PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION
P.O. BOX 130
WHITE BIRD, IDAHO 83554

November 2017

Greetings to all Twin River Ranch Property Owner Association Members!  Another year draws to a close.  Enclosed is an invoice for 2018 dues.  Please return the bottom portion with your Phase and Lot(s) indicated.  It will make the Treasurer’s job a lot easier to give appropriate credit for the dues paid.

The winter forecast is for normal temperatures but slightly wetter weather.  That could mean a winter much like last year, though we hope we don’t have a repeat of all the snow, ice and treacherous roads.  Especially for those of you who have residences in TRR, remember that we try and pay for snow removal with donations to the snow fund instead of increasing the assessment for everyone, so please consider sending an extra amount which helps us to keep the roads plowed for you.

This year’s fire season was unpleasant.  Thankfully there were no imminent threats to TRR lands and homes, but the fires in California, British Columbia and Montana all somehow managed to funnel smoke onto the Columbia Plateau and into the Salmon River canyon. The smoke did not clear until the autumn rains began.

The Board of Directors has worked diligently to be good stewards for the Members of the Property Owners Association.  Below please find a summary of the year’s activity.

Treasurer’s Report:  Currently, there is $26,554 in the checking account and $58,326 in the money market account.  Six Members are in default for non-payment of TRRPOA assessments, the lowest number in years.  Thank you to all of you who pay the dues promptly!  The Board has established the budget for 2018 as enclosed, and continues to invest a significant portion of the Association dues in the upkeep of the TRR roads, both in terms of gravel, and labor for the equipment operator.

Roads and Equipment:  The backhoe was successfully sold this summer, and replaced with a work truck.  As we mentioned in the Annual Meeting letter, the backhoe netted the Association $12,745.  The total cost to acquire and place the work truck in service was $13,737.  The work truck came with a dump bed that will allow for gravel or sand to be placed during winter plowing or summer maintenance.  Additionally, chains will be purchased for both front and rear tires.   The Board expects to be able to use the work truck to do much of the snow removal, as it also came with a snow plow blade, rather than having to run the grader.  The Association also purchased a spray tank this year for weed control, which can be placed in the bed of the work truck.

For those of you keeping track from year to year, the Association spent heavily on road maintenance in 2015-2017, including a significant investment in better equipment.  Even allowing for plowing in December, the Board expects road maintenance expense will come in under budget in 2017.  The budget for 2018 includes the same level of expenditure as 2017, but also plans for significant improvements in some targeted road areas.  More details will be provided in the May letter and the June annual meeting, as the Board listens to Members, assembles estimates and plans for the best use of resources.

A final roadway reminder:   please use 4-wheel drive on TRR roads, which will help extend the life of the road maintenance and maximize the value of the funds we invest.  And do please be careful when driving, both for your own sake and for others’.  Bear in mind our posted speed limit of 20 mph.  Not only is it safer, but again, your investments in road maintenance will last longer with slower speeds and 4-wheel drive.

Property Sales:  A big welcome to all new Association Members.  We’re glad you decided to choose Twin River Ranch!  Cathy Little continues to maintain the website, and welcomes any information you might have on properties for sale in TRR.  You can contact her at badbearbluff@gmail.com.

Construction Pre-Approval:  For those who plan on building next year, a pre-approval plan is required by the Association Covenants and needs to be submitted to the Board and approval received prior to breaking ground.  The form can be accessed from our website, twinriverranch.com, at the bottom of the Directors Page, or call any board member for a copy.  Please review the Covenants with respect to building requirements, aesthetics of your property, the need for a septic system prior to receiving an electrical permit, and other restrictions that may apply.  Adhering to the Covenants makes for good neighbor relations.  Please also note that if you intend to run a business from TRR, this should also be discussed with the Board.  If you have misplaced your copy of the Covenants, they can be sent to you by email.  In protection of Member interests, the Board has filed suit this year against one Member for construction that does not meet the specifications of the Covenants and the Board’s instruction.

Address Signs:  If you wish to post your address on your lot, Annelle Urbahn is willing to coordinate the purchase of more address signs.  The signs are $39.99 for an 18” x 18” sign, and by all accounts, they are holding up well.  You can contact Annelle at 208-839-9942 to place an order.  If you wish to order yourself, they can be obtained from smartsign.com, part #K-3447.

Hunting:  This year the Board placed ads in the local paper reminding readers/hunters that all of TRRPOA is private property, and hunting requires written approval from the POA Member.  While the consensus is that this year’s general hunting season was quieter than previous years, again we encourage you to provide written permission to your guests and to make sure that your guests know your property boundaries.

Annual Meeting:  The Annual Meeting of the Twin River Ranch Property Owners Association will be held as per normal in conjunction with White Bird Days.

Watch your mail for the May newsletter which will include more details.  We hope to see you there!

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March 17, 2018 Board Meeting

Twin River Ranch Property Owners Association Board of Directors Meeting

Call to Order:  President DeSantis called the meeting to order at 1:02 PM.  Present were Steve Duerksen, Don DeSa, John Urbahn, Annelle Urbahn, Carol Ansell and Marty Ansell.

Minutes:  Steve Duerksen moved to approve the minutes of the January 20, 2018 meeting of the Board.  The motion passed.

Treasurer’s Report:  Marty Ansell reported that the checking account contained $52,385 at the end of February, and the money market fund contained $58,336.  Notices of default were sent March 7 to Members who had not yet paid their 2018 Association dues.  14 Members remain delinquent, the smallest number in years.

Road Chair Report:  John Urbahn reported that gravel work needed to wait until the rainy weather clears.  There was discussion about some of the culverts needing to be cleared so that the water flows where intended.  The Board will ask the Equipment Operator for an assessment of the culverts throughout Twin River Ranch.

Secretary’s Report:  Carol Ansell reported that two lots were being placed up for sale.  She also reminded the Board that two Board positions will come up for election this year.  Any persons interested in serving on the TRRPOA Board should send a statement not to exceed 500 words, indicating why they would like to serve on the Board.  These statements will become part of the May mailing to all Members, along with a ballot.  Please send it electronically to Carol at cansell65@gmail.com no later than May 1 to ensure inclusion in the mailing.

President’s Report:  President DeSantis reported that the equipment storage lease had been signed, and that the new website was up and running.  He also reported that he had spent some time clearing the brush along Saddle Ridge on his lot, and proposed that similar work be conducted along Gregory Creek from Orchard View to Bucks Boulevard.  The motion carried.  Board members will volunteer their time and work alongside the Equipment Operator.

President DeSantis reported that the Board had received two letters regarding requests for road improvements.  Given that the Board is still collecting information on costs associated with roadway improvements, Steve moved that the Board respond that it cannot currently accommodate specific Member requests.  The motion carried.

President DeSantis drafted a letter to a Member requesting removal of containers, and proposed that the letter be sent to the Member.  The motion carried.

President De Santis also advised the Board of new blog websites aimed at Members.  Carol Ansell recommended that the site owners be asked to make it clearer that the sites are not associated with the Board of Directors.

President De Santis moved the Board into Executive Session at 2:15 to discuss legal matters.  The Board exited Executive Session at 2:22.

On the heels of a second snowy winter, the Board discussed the snow removal fund, and the fact that dues had not increased in Twin River Ranch since 1999.  Marty Ansell moved that dues for members that do not have County Road access be increased to $200 beginning in 2019, and that the Board will no longer ask for donations to cover snow removal expense; it will be included in the budget for roadway maintenance.  The motion carried.

President DeSantis requested an additional meeting to be able to prepare for the Annual Meeting, which will be on June 15.

With no further business, President DeSantis moved to adjourn the meeting.  The motion carried, and the meeting adjourned at 2:50 PM.

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