Snowballs

Last week a homeowner was driving through the subdivision when a group of boys walking home from school started throwing snowballs at her car. We ask that you please talk to your kids about not throwing snowballs at cars so that they don't damage other people's property as the snowballs may have rocks in them.  Thank you for your cooperation.  :)

Annual HOA Meeting

Our annual HOA meeting will be held on Tuesday the 11th of January, 2011 at Heritage Middle School. This meeting goes over the years budget and electing a Board of Directors. If you can not make this meeting please elect a neighbor to be your proxy. See you there!

HOA Board Meeting

The HOA board meeting this month will be held Tuesday November 9th at 6pm at Heritage Middle School's Drama Room. Everyone is invited to attend. If you have any issues you'd like addressed please contact Joe at Snake River HOA so that he can add it to the agenda.

Negative attacks

In response to the negative feedback I have received regarding the Halloween contest I am appalled. The initial intent of having this contest was for fun. Mike Ivey had suggested doing it last year. I thought it was a great idea and that it would help draw us closer as neighbors and another fun activity we could do as a community so I helped in advertising this event.
I had not heard from Mike at the beginning of the week on who was going to judge the contest and when. Friday evening Mike emailed the board stating that he was going to do the judging Saturday evening and those who wanted to join in helping meet at the pool at 8pm. Mike and I were the only 2 that didn't have other obligations going on that evening so we drove around the sub finding the best decorated homes. Not once had we ever said that the judging would be done on 'Sunday' night. In my previous post I had said that it would take place that 'weekend'. I have kids too and wanted to spend my Halloween evening with them much like yourselves. For you to attack Mike and I for doing something nice and going out of our way to do this contest is unbelievable. At this point we are not sure we want to do another contest for Christmas after the way people have reacted and attacked Mike and I for judging on Saturday. Even bringing someone else's religion into the mix is sickening. I'm sorry for those that missed out on this contest by not decorating until the day of. IF we have another contest we will keep this in mind next year. I can guarantee you that I will NOT be out on Christmas Eve or Day judging for the Christmas contest should we decide to do it.

Robyn Baird

And the winner is .....

Congratulations to the following winners! Thank you so much for participating in our Halloween decorating contest.We have decided that since you guys did such a great job we've increased the winning total.

1st Place  887 Senita Canyon  David & Nancy Uli  $300

2nd Place  801 Yucca Canyon  Adam Roll  $100

3rd Place  5442 Red Hills  Jim & Juliann Crane $50

Halloween Contest

It's not too late to put the decor out. Mike Ivey and the Social Committee will be judging the houses for the top 3 best decorated this weekend.

1st Place gets $100
2nd Place gets $50
3rd Place gets $25

HOA Board Meeting

The board meeting will be held this Tuesday the 12th at 6pm at the pool. We encourage anyone to attend.

Friendly Reminder

Don't forget our fall neighborhood garage/yard sale is next Saturday the 16th. We will be putting an add on Craigslist and also a large sign in the front of our sub. Time to clean out the garage before the cold weather comes in. :)

Pool Closing

The pool will be closing this Friday the 1st of October.

Overview of 9/14 Board Meeting

Thank you to all of you that attended last night's board meeting. It was nice to have a bigger turn out and see the homeowners involvement. Some things that were discussed are as follows:

All the walkways will be getting a new slurry coat finish this next month. This is part of the maintenance phase to keep them from deteriorating. 

If you notice any broken sprinkler heads, vandalism, etc ... please inform Joe at Snake River HOA with the problem and the area. Thank you!

Mike Ivey is still looking for more volunteers for the Social Committee and also for the Neighborhood Watch Program. 

The pool is still open. We have extended the closing date as long as the weather permits.

If you are interested in coming to the meetings everyone is invited. If you have an issue you'd like to address please email or call Joe at Snake River HOA 855-0505 with your issue so that he can address it on the agenda.

Parents Be On The Watch Out

On Friday after school 2 girls were approached by a lady in her 30's-40's with a wig on in a blue ford taurus. She asked the girls if they wanted to pet her dog. The girls walked over to the car and pet the dog while she got in the car. After the girls pet the dog they began to walk down Yucca Canyon toward their home. The car then began to follow the girls down the street and asked if they wanted a lollipop. The older girl kept walking but the younger girl went back to the car to get the lollipop. A neighbor overheard what was going on and came out of her garage and walked up to the car and asked the girl if she knew the lady. She said she didn't but the lady in the car said that she was an 'Auntie'. By this time the Dad came over to the car and informed the lady that he was the Dad and it was not alright for her to offer candy to his girls. She then drove off and he was able to get a picture of the car.

The police have been notified and are aware of the situation. We want everyone to know what has happened so that we can all be on the look out for things like this.

HOA Board Meetings

It has been brought to our attention that the homeowners are unaware of when the HOA has their board meetings. These meetings are open to the homeowners if they would like to come. We typically have them on the 2nd Tuesday of every month. If you are interested in attending please let Joe @ Snake River HOA know and if you have any issues you'd like addressed so that he can put it on the agenda. He would like at least a weeks notice. We welcome all homeowners! :)

Back to School Info

For those of you new to our neighborhood this year. Here is info on back to school.

We Need Your Help

There have been sightings of homeowners and subcontractors driving through vacant lots. Some of these lots we have tried to barricade but some people are still driving through them. This is a real eye sore to the subdivision. Boise Hunter Homes is willing to work with us in trying to catch some of the people doing this. If you see someone driving through these vacant lots please jot down the model and make of car and license plate number too if you can. If the vehicle is a subcontractor with the name of the company please email David Paul the Superintendent with that info. They are able to fine any subcontractors found doing this. Otherwise please email me with the information. Thank you everyone for you help and support in keeping our subdivision beautiful and safe.

Please VOTE

The HOA board would love your input. Cast your vote to the right of this of what you would like to see developed in our undeveloped common area.

Neighborhood Watch

We are looking for volunteers to help out with setting up the neighborhood watch program. We need people to  be block captains. If you are interested please email me at RobynBaird@gmail.com. Thank you!!

The Neighborhood Watch Program

Meridian’s Neighborhood Watch program is designed to increase the safety and
livability in our community by organizing and involving individuals and families in a
united crime prevention effort. Neighborhood Watch participants learn how to:

· Be familiar with neighbors and activities on the block
· Recognize and report suspicious activity
· Increase home and vehicle security
· Engrave and document property correctly
· Make your neighborhood less attractive to criminals
· Communicate regularly with neighbors using block maps and communication
networks
· Assist local police
· Organize to deal with a variety of other non-crime issues, such as livability and
neighborhood or city wide concerns
· Stay active in order to receive the benefits of Neighborhood Watch!




The Goals of Neighborhood Watch

1. Reduce the level of fear of crime in our neighborhoods. Knowledge builds
awareness and lessens the fear of crime.
2. To increase neighborhood livability and reduce crime in our neighborhoods.
3. Build a stronger sense of community in our neighborhoods
4. Develop a viable communication network for neighbors
We believe it is the responsibility of residents (working with the police) to build and
maintain livable and cohesive neighborhoods and to support and assist each other in
the prevention of crime.
We believe that involved residents, businesses and police, working cooperatively
towards these ends, create a united and secure community and reduce vulnerability to
crime.


Neighborhood Watch Roles and Responsibilities

Block Captain
· Coordinates the design, development and distribution of the Neighborhood Watch map
and communication network
· Ensures that the Neighborhood Watch map, and communication network are up to date,
(at least yearly) and that Meridian Police - Crime Prevention Office has a current copy.
· Relays information about crime and nuisance activity in their neighborhood to the
appropriate resource. (Crime Prevention Specialist, Meridian Police etc.)
· Acts as the primary contact person between the Crime Prevention Specialist/ Meridian
Police / and their neighborhood
· Coordinates collecting money for purchasing and installing the Neighborhood Watch
signs
· Encourages full participation in the Neighborhood Watch Program.
· Coordinates the welcoming of new household into the Neighborhood Watch
· Coordinates scheduling meetings, trainings and social gatherings such as National
Night Out.
· Finds a replacement if no longer able to fulfill the duties of Block Captain.
 
Co-Captain
· Assists and supports the Block Captain. The Block Captain and Co-Captain many
function as a team, sharing the Block Captain’s duties equally.
· Performs the Block Captain’s duties if the Block Captain is unable to do so.
· Interacts with Neighborhood Watch members to learn of neighborhood needs and
concerns.
Meridian Police Department Crime Prevention
208.846.7360

Neighborhood Watch Member
· Assists the Block Captain in putting together the block map and communication network
· Assists block captain with organizing efforts by helping with refreshments, hosting
follow-up meetings and assisting with block parties.
· Participates in the communication network: passing on messages as part of the
network and informing neighbors of crimes and suspicious activity.
· Attends Neighborhood Watch meetings and social gatherings if possible.
· Works to develop trust and communication with neighbors.
· Keeps an eye on neighbors’ homes and reports suspicious activity and crimes in
progress when they are happening, not later.
· Implements personal safety, home security and property identification strategies and
works to make the block less attractive to criminals.
· Works to find options and solutions to neighborhood issues and finds ways that
members can be involved in the problem solving process.

Crime Prevention Specialist
· Provides initial Neighborhood Watch materials and trainings
· Helps motivate and support Block Captain and Co-Captain in organizing efforts
· Distributes information on how/where to purchase Neighborhood Watch signs
· Establishes and maintains communication with the Neighborhood Watch groups
· Assists in problem solving efforts. Helps Neighborhood Watch members find solutions
to common problems
· Maintains Neighborhood Watch file with current neighborhood map, communication
network and other items as necessary
· Sends out alerts and other information to the Neighborhood Watch when appropriate.

Meridian Police and other Government Agencies:

· Assist in problem solving efforts
· Attend Neighborhood Watch meetings when invited, if possible
· Provide crime statistics and other public safety and livability information
· Supports the concept of Neighborhood Watch and the strength of the program

Sidewalk

Plans to finish the sidewalk on east side of Red Horse just before Joshua Tree is set for July 18th. If you have any questions or concerns please call Joe at Snake River HOA.

Firewood

You may have seen the most of the big trees have been cut down. I instructed them to leave the logs stacked up for homeowners to use as firewood if they wanted. they will haul them away soon, so pass the word around that they are first come first serve.

Eric Rawlings

Board Meeting Update

The board met tonight and have discussed a few issues they've asked me to forward to everyone.
Now that the pool is open we as a neighborhood need to be the eyes and ears on monitoring the pool. Already we have had one of the bathrooms vandalized. The door was kicked in and broken. They proceeded to vandalize the interior of the bathroom. Some teenagers have been caught sitting on the roofs again. Another issue are people not from the subdivision using our pool. If you see people letting others in that don't have a pool key or any of these other issues happening please voice up. Let us know or let the parents know what is going on. If you are the last one to leave the pool for the night kindly lower all the umbrellas to keep from the wind blowing them over and breaking them. We already have had to replace one. All these little things that I've discussed can really help out with costs, problems & vandalism if we all help out.
Jared Mortensen is the eagle scout that met with us last night. He is offering approximately 30 scouts to canvas our neighborhood for two days to obtain contact information from all the neighbors and find volunteers for the block captains for the neighborhood watch program. I gave him a map of our subdivision and he will mark those homes that are vacant or that were unable to be reached. He is planning on doing this June 22 and 23. Once we get the information, we will have a block captain meeting with the city of meridian neighborhood watch representative to explain the program and how we are to proceed.
We want to leverage the canvassing that the scouts are going to do by sending out proxy ballots to change our CCR’s. Once we get a list of what the board suggests, we will forward this list to our attorney for suggested changes and put his legal stamp of approval on the process.

Pool Party

Don't forget that our annual pool party is this Saturday from 12pm - 6pm. Let's hope that the weather treats us nice. There will be bounce houses and face painting. Bring your own chairs and food. This will be a blast. Be sure to come!

Pool Opens

The pool opens this weekend for Saguaro Canyon. If you've just moved in be sure to go to Snake River HOA's office to get your pool key. Please try to remember the pool rules and regulations.
SAGUARO CANYON
POOL RULES AND REGULATIONS
1. Hours of Operation are from 8:00 A.M. and 10:00 P.M daily starting Memorial Day
Weekend through Labor Day Weekend.
2. NO LIFEGUARD ON DUTY All persons using the pool do so at their own risk.
Owners and managers will not be responsible for accidents and injuries.
3. Owners and managers will not be responsible for articles lost, stolen or damaged.
4. NO DIVING. RUNNING. PUSHING OR SHOVING in or around the pool area.
5. The pool is exclusively for the use of the homeowners of the subdivision and guests of the homeowner when accompanied by the homeowner. Homeowner assumes all
responsibility for their guests as well as for their supervision.
6. To insure space for all homeowners please limit your guests to two (2) per residence.
7. Children under the age of thirteen (13) shall not use the pool without an adult in
attendance.
8. Children must be properly attired, no diapers allowed with exception of swim diapers.
9. Swimmers must shower before entering pool.
10. Any person known to be, or suspected of being afflicted with an infectious disease, suffering from a cough, cold, sores or wearing bandages shall be excluded from using the pool facilities unless such person submits a written statement, signed by a licensed physician, confirming that the person does not present a health hazard to other pool users, or permission is given by Home Owners Association.
11. No pets in the pool area.
12. No food may be served or eaten in or around the pool area at any time without Home
--Owners Association's consent. Refreshments must be served in unbreakable containers.
13. All refuse must be placed in trash containers and pool furniture must be clean before departure.
14. No alcoholic beverages shall be served or consumed in or around the pool area at anytime. No person under the influence of alcoholic beverages is permitted in or near the pool.
15. No Glass or glass containers of any kind.
16. No Smoking.
17. Abusive/foul language, "horseplay", fighting, boisterous or dangerous conduct and/or any noisy behavior disturbing to the other homeowners is forbidden in or around the pool area.
18. No skateboards, roller blades, scooters or bikes in the pool area.
19. No radios, media devices, or other musical instruments may be used in or around the pool area without written consent of Home Owners Association.
20. Homeowners and their guests are required to be properly attired at all times, going to and from and in or around the pool area. Proper attire is swimming suits only. No cut off jeans, tee shirts or shorts will be allowed as swimwear.
21. Homeowners and guests will place their towels over pool furniture when using suntan oil or other lotions ..
22. No toys, inner tubes or any other objects whatsoever will be allowed in the pool area.
23. Any damage to the pool, equipment or fixtures will be paid for by the responsible party.
24. Safety equipment is not to be used except in case of emergency.
25. Doors and/or gates must be kept locked.
26. Pool keys will not be provided to non-members or duplicated.
27. Only Association Homeowners in good standing may use the pool facilities.
28. Please return pool key card to Snake River Homeowners Association
Management when and if you sell your home. If you should lose or misplace
your key card please contact Snake River. They will replace your pool key card
at a cost of thirty five dollars ($35.00).

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