Hi Boulders Owners,
 
I’m writing this to you both as a board member and as an owner, with a specific request to all of our owners.
 
We have had an unprecedented amount of snow (and rain) this year and experts anticipate more to come. The impact on our units is beyond even last year’s. You may have concerns about your unit, and I share those concerns about my own. This is an extraordinary time and it requires extraordinary cooperation from owners.
 
Snow removal is a huge issue in all of Truckee and Tahoe Donner. I am frankly amazed at what CAMCO has been able to do in this environment of limited resources. They have used their good relationship with local companies to get an enormous amount of snow removal resources working on our behalf. At this moment we have a large number of extra people removing snow when it’s safe to do so.
 
My requests:  1) Many of you have called in to ask for help with an issue related to the snow and its impact on your unit. The list of requests is getting quite long. I am asking that once you are on the list with your request, PLEASE step back and give us some time to remedy it. If CAMCO keeps getting calls from owners to give them a specific date or time of completion, or to move themselves up in priority, or get a status update, it takes time away from managing the response. It makes the process inefficient, and everyone is impacted by that. 2) If you are not experiencing a physical symptom of a problem, please do not call CAMCO. As time and resources allow they are proactively attempting to prevent problems from occurring.
 
The people who work at CAMCO live in this area, and they experience the same concerns and issues as we do. Some of them are fighting snow-related impacts like damage from ice dams with their own homes, so they completely understand what you are experiencing. They are dedicated to resolving our issues. Let’s give them the time and space they need to help us.
 
I’m asking that you trust CAMCO to understand your concerns and issues and prioritize the requests properly and as expeditiously as possible.
 
If you’re frustrated or just want to talk about this, I’m always here to listen, and you know how to contact me.
 
Thanks, Sheila

Dear members of The Boulders,
 
With the continuing non-stop snowfall the Board requested that we add additional resources to enhance our ability to clear snow, especially where it creates a safety hazard. As a result we have more crews lined up to address more cornice and icicle work as soon as weather permits. In the meantime please take precautions to stay safe.
 
We have a crew that has been removing snow from roofs as requested. We have been prioritizing their work as follows: Ice dams that have caused interior damage, and cornices, then vent clearing, and reduction of snow load. This work continues whenever weather permits access to the roofs.
 
If you have already contacted CAMCO about a snow issue your request will be prioritized accordingly. Please report any new roof/structural concerns or water intrusion from ice dams to CAMCO  immediately. Emergencies will be handled first.
 
Thank you,
 
Eric Wicks
Community Manager

To All Boulders Owners,

* Do you like the direction the Board of Directors has taken over the past year?

    If so, join the Board and keep it going!


* Do you dislike the direction the Board has taken?

   If so, join the Board and make some changes!


We need more people to run for the Board of Directors. You can help make our community what you want it to be. We have two openings, and only one applicant.

Please consider running. It’s easy to put your name in… just email [email protected]. Give a sentence or two about yourself and why you want to be on the Board.

All applications must be received by Tuesday, Nov. 1.

Thanks, Sheila

Dear Homeowner,

Within a few days you should be receiving a ballot in the mail to vote on the proposed revised CC&Rs. I’m asking that you fill it out and return it as soon as you receive it. We will count votes at the board meeting on August 29 at 5:30, so we need to receive all ballots by August 26.

As you may recall, last year we took a vote on the proposed revisions to the CC&Rs, and we counted the votes in February. We needed 134 yes votes to pass, but received 133.

At least ten ballots had to be rejected, so could not be included in the final count. Reasons for rejection included:

• Signature missing on outer envelope
• Boulders unit address missing
• More than one ballot in an envelope (owner has more than 1 unit)
• Arrived too late

The Board felt that there was sufficient support for the proposed revised CC&Rs to ask for a SECOND vote. This means everyone will be sent a new ballot, and the voting begins all over. If you are a new owner since last November, this will be your first opportunity to vote.

Some questions we anticipate:

• Are the proposed revisions to the CC&Rs exactly the same as last time?

Answer: Yes

• How do I know what changed from the original CC&Rs?

Answer: A summary of the changes prepared by our attorney will be included with the ballot

• How can I get a copy of the proposed CC&Rs?

Answer: A copy of the proposed CC&Rs will be included with the ballot mailed to you

• I’m a new owner, where do I find the current CC&Rs?

Answer: You can find the current CC&Rs on our website: truckeeboulders.com under Governing Documents. In order to read all of the current CC&Rs you must look at the first 9 documents under “Current Documents”. Four start with “CC&Rs”, and five start with “Notice of Addition”. Generally items listed in the Notice of Additions apply only to the units annexed in that document. (This is confusing, and was one of the driving forces behind updating the CC&Rs, along with legal requirements.)

• I sent in a ballot already, do I need to send in this one?

Answer: Yes, we are starting the vote all over again

• How do I know how to fill out the ballot correctly so it isn’t rejected?

Answer: There will be detailed instructions on the ballot

All ballots will have to be received prior to our next Board meeting on August 29, so please don’t delay sending it back!

If you have any questions, please email me at [email protected]. If you’re a new owner and you’d like more information, let me know…I’d be happy to talk to you.

Thanks,

Sheila Greathead
President, Boulders Condominium Association