The Rendezvous
This is the January 2008 newsletter of the Bridgerland Meadows Homeowners Association. This website / blog contains the same information as the printed newsletter, and it allows the opportunity to comment on the articles. Please keep the comments respectful. This is not an official form of communication with the HOA Management. It is provided to increase community awareness, involvement, and communication.
In addition to the monthly newsletter, this website will eventually include helps for new residents, community resources, immediate posting of important information, and opportunities to comment and vote on neighborhood issues. It is also hoped that the newsletter will be completely electronic within the next year.
January 15, 2008
Get Involved
The purpose of this newsletter is to facilitate honest and positive communication between the current HOA management (the developers) and the residents. It is published as a service to the community by a homeowner. This is our neighborhood and it is our responsibility to work together to make this a great place to live. After the work is finished on a house, it still takes people who care to make it a home – and after the work is finished on our development, it will take people who care to make it a neighborhood. Consider what you can do to make this a great place to live, and find a way to get involved!
The purpose of this newsletter is to facilitate honest and positive communication between the current HOA management (the developers) and the residents. It is published as a service to the community by a homeowner. This is our neighborhood and it is our responsibility to work together to make this a great place to live. After the work is finished on a house, it still takes people who care to make it a home – and after the work is finished on our development, it will take people who care to make it a neighborhood. Consider what you can do to make this a great place to live, and find a way to get involved!
Welcome to Bridgerland Meadows
Our neighborhood is part of the City of Logan in the Cache Valley. This valley was a popular gathering place for the mountain men of the 19th century, and “cache” is a French word that means, “to hide or save away.” Fur trappers would often bury "caches" of pelts in the ground of the valley for storage and thus the name Cache Valley. The area is also referred to as “Bridgerland,” named after Jim Bridger, a trapper and explorer who lived in the area and played an important role in the settlement of the west. The City of Logan was settled in the 1860s by Mormon pioneers and was named after one of the early trappers who lived in the area, Ephraim Logan. You will notice several businesses and organizations in the area that use “Bridgerland,” or, “Meadows,” in their name. It is part of a rich history. Our community is situated in the open meadows of the Bridgerland Valley, and thus the name, Bridgerland Meadows.
Our neighborhood is part of the City of Logan in the Cache Valley. This valley was a popular gathering place for the mountain men of the 19th century, and “cache” is a French word that means, “to hide or save away.” Fur trappers would often bury "caches" of pelts in the ground of the valley for storage and thus the name Cache Valley. The area is also referred to as “Bridgerland,” named after Jim Bridger, a trapper and explorer who lived in the area and played an important role in the settlement of the west. The City of Logan was settled in the 1860s by Mormon pioneers and was named after one of the early trappers who lived in the area, Ephraim Logan. You will notice several businesses and organizations in the area that use “Bridgerland,” or, “Meadows,” in their name. It is part of a rich history. Our community is situated in the open meadows of the Bridgerland Valley, and thus the name, Bridgerland Meadows.
Quadra Media Update
This newsletter will include a monthly update of the status of our technology package from Quadra Media until it appears that the problems have largely been resolved. For our first issue, they sent the following letter:
“Bridgerland Residents,
We apologize that the services (Internet and Phone) haven’t been as reliable as we would like them to be. We have issued partial credits to everyone in the community over the past 3 months for the interruptions in service. We are hopeful that most of the major problems that we experienced in the past are resolved.
We now have a wireless 10MB pipe coming into the community to provide faster Internet speeds. With the new Internet pipe in the community we are able to provide speeds that are 3x faster than they were in the past. We have been ‘tweaking’ the new pipe to make the necessary adjustments so that homeowners in the community will not experience intermittent Internet connection. These adjustments will more than likely continue for the next 30 days. They shouldn’t be that noticeable to end users, but at times, depending on the issue you may experience some latency. If you experience problems or notice something out of the ordinary, please send an email to support@getquadra.com or call our customer service line at 888-534-3317 to report any problems. We appreciate your patience and help in getting the system tuned.
Regards,
Quadra Media Works”
It is hoped that through this newsletter, we can stay up to date on the progress with Quadra Media and be made aware of any problems or changes. We also hope to publish warnings in advance about any necessary service interruptions for work on the system, including immediate posting on the website about interruptions or other problems. Stay tuned!
This newsletter will include a monthly update of the status of our technology package from Quadra Media until it appears that the problems have largely been resolved. For our first issue, they sent the following letter:
“Bridgerland Residents,
We apologize that the services (Internet and Phone) haven’t been as reliable as we would like them to be. We have issued partial credits to everyone in the community over the past 3 months for the interruptions in service. We are hopeful that most of the major problems that we experienced in the past are resolved.
We now have a wireless 10MB pipe coming into the community to provide faster Internet speeds. With the new Internet pipe in the community we are able to provide speeds that are 3x faster than they were in the past. We have been ‘tweaking’ the new pipe to make the necessary adjustments so that homeowners in the community will not experience intermittent Internet connection. These adjustments will more than likely continue for the next 30 days. They shouldn’t be that noticeable to end users, but at times, depending on the issue you may experience some latency. If you experience problems or notice something out of the ordinary, please send an email to support@getquadra.com or call our customer service line at 888-534-3317 to report any problems. We appreciate your patience and help in getting the system tuned.
Regards,
Quadra Media Works”
It is hoped that through this newsletter, we can stay up to date on the progress with Quadra Media and be made aware of any problems or changes. We also hope to publish warnings in advance about any necessary service interruptions for work on the system, including immediate posting on the website about interruptions or other problems. Stay tuned!
Important Insurance Information
The Homeowners Association carries a hazard insurance policy through State Farm Insurance called a "master" or "blanket" policy. It covers the entire development including the units, common areas, and facilities. This policy provides coverage against fire, windstorm, water damage, vandalism and other hazards (see CC&Rs Section 18).
This policy covers basically everything that came with the unit when the builder sold it. Exterior features (i.e., stucco, siding, brick, stone, and roofing) and interior features (i.e., framing, insulation, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, cabinets, countertops, light fixtures, flooring, appliances, drywall, and paint) are all covered by the master policy. (Flooring does include all carpet, tile, laminate, and linoleum floor coverings.)
It does not cover any personal property. This would include vehicles, furniture, electronics, clothes, televisions, and any other personal items. Each homeowner is required to provide their own policy to cover personal property (see CC&Rs Section 18, p. 20). This is called a condo policy and is fairly inexpensive.
If you do not have a condo policy to cover your personal property, you need to get one. State Farm offers a good policy that would compliment the master policy. If you are interested or just have questions you can call Rigo Chaparro at (435) 563-3236.
The Homeowners Association carries a hazard insurance policy through State Farm Insurance called a "master" or "blanket" policy. It covers the entire development including the units, common areas, and facilities. This policy provides coverage against fire, windstorm, water damage, vandalism and other hazards (see CC&Rs Section 18).
This policy covers basically everything that came with the unit when the builder sold it. Exterior features (i.e., stucco, siding, brick, stone, and roofing) and interior features (i.e., framing, insulation, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, cabinets, countertops, light fixtures, flooring, appliances, drywall, and paint) are all covered by the master policy. (Flooring does include all carpet, tile, laminate, and linoleum floor coverings.)
It does not cover any personal property. This would include vehicles, furniture, electronics, clothes, televisions, and any other personal items. Each homeowner is required to provide their own policy to cover personal property (see CC&Rs Section 18, p. 20). This is called a condo policy and is fairly inexpensive.
If you do not have a condo policy to cover your personal property, you need to get one. State Farm offers a good policy that would compliment the master policy. If you are interested or just have questions you can call Rigo Chaparro at (435) 563-3236.
What Are The CC&Rs?
CC&R is an acronym for covenants, conditions, and restrictions. It is a legal document detailing the restrictions governing the use of real estate. CC&Rs are usually enforced by a homeowners association (HOA), and they are passed on to the new owner when the property changes hands. You should have received a copy of the CC&Rs when you purchased your home, and they will eventually be available on the HOA website.
CC&R is an acronym for covenants, conditions, and restrictions. It is a legal document detailing the restrictions governing the use of real estate. CC&Rs are usually enforced by a homeowners association (HOA), and they are passed on to the new owner when the property changes hands. You should have received a copy of the CC&Rs when you purchased your home, and they will eventually be available on the HOA website.
Official Notices
- Garbage and Recycling Bins must be placed beyond the concrete strip that runs along the buildings (approximately 2 feet from the building). The siding on several units has been damaged by the garbage truck because the bins were too close to the building. The City will no longer pick up your garbage or recycling bins if they are too close to the buildings. Please store them in your garage as soon as possible after pickup. If left outside, they make it difficult to maneuver vehicles, remove snow, sweep the driveway, and they make the neighborhood unattractive.
- To help with snow removal please make certain there are no items in the driveway behind your home (i.e., cars, toys, garbage cans, etc.) or on the main sidewalks in the development. It is very difficult to remove the snow if there are obstructions in the driver’s way. If the driver encounters any obstructions, he will begin to assess an extra charge that will be passed on to each homeowner responsible.
- Residents are responsible to shovel their walkway from either the 10 foot or 5 foot main walkway to their front entry as well as the snow that may pile up behind the garage from the snowplow. The association will keep all other walks cleared. If you see areas needing attention during or after snowstorms, please contact the HOA management.
Construction Progress
Phases I and II are complete with just few odds and ends left like pet areas, road signs, and some finishing details on the Pavilion in Phase II. The landscaping crew worked hard to install as much of the landscaping as possible including laying sod the week before Christmas. Phase III is about 50% complete (45 units) with plans to have 19 units ready for the spring and the remaining 29 will be ready by the fall. All of the underground improvements except electric and technology have been completed in Phase IV with plans to begin construction as the market allows due to the recent slow down from the sub prime mortgage problems. The clubhouse in Phase III should be complete by the fall and plans for the storage buildings in Phase II are underway. Only 10 units remain unsold in Phases I and II and 24 out of he 45 completed units in Phase III have been sold.
Phases I and II are complete with just few odds and ends left like pet areas, road signs, and some finishing details on the Pavilion in Phase II. The landscaping crew worked hard to install as much of the landscaping as possible including laying sod the week before Christmas. Phase III is about 50% complete (45 units) with plans to have 19 units ready for the spring and the remaining 29 will be ready by the fall. All of the underground improvements except electric and technology have been completed in Phase IV with plans to begin construction as the market allows due to the recent slow down from the sub prime mortgage problems. The clubhouse in Phase III should be complete by the fall and plans for the storage buildings in Phase II are underway. Only 10 units remain unsold in Phases I and II and 24 out of he 45 completed units in Phase III have been sold.
Market Update
The real estate market in Utah is positioned well compared to the rest of the country. Logan was recently ranked in the top 10 ten college towns to live in based on affordability. Utah was ranked 5th by Forbes magazine for real estate value, which increased by 12.9% over the previous year as reported by the U.S. Government. As of December 1st mortgage rates are extremely low with 30 year fixed rates hovering under 6%, and the outlook is favorable after the sub-prime issues finally settle out. This indicates that your home is a smart investment and is likely to continue to increase in value.
The real estate market in Utah is positioned well compared to the rest of the country. Logan was recently ranked in the top 10 ten college towns to live in based on affordability. Utah was ranked 5th by Forbes magazine for real estate value, which increased by 12.9% over the previous year as reported by the U.S. Government. As of December 1st mortgage rates are extremely low with 30 year fixed rates hovering under 6%, and the outlook is favorable after the sub-prime issues finally settle out. This indicates that your home is a smart investment and is likely to continue to increase in value.
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