July 4, 2023
 
Dear Homeowner:
 
Last year our CC&Rs were changed by vote of the membership, and as a result it was necessary to review and revise the Association Rules and Regulations to conform to those changes.
 
The Rules are created to better ensure the safety and well-being of The Boulders homeowners and residents, as well as preserve the livability, appearance, and property values of homes in the community. To do this it is necessary to establish reasonable rules and regulations regarding the conduct and certain activities of members/tenants/residents. In addition, it is important that our Association have a clear fine and enforcement policy and assessment collections policy that conform to our newly updated governing documents and current laws.
 
Therefore, pursuant to Sections 1.6, 1.21, 3.22, 4.5 & 4.6(E) of the First Amended and Restated Declaration of Covenants, Conditions & Restrictions of The Boulders Condominium Association, Document # 20220024950, recorded in the Official Records of Nevada County, December 21, 2022 (“CC&Rs”), the Board of Directors intends to adopt Rules and Regulations prepared by the law firm of Angius & Terry LLP.
 
The Board will be considering adoption of the Revised Rules and Regulations at the upcoming Board meeting on Aug 16, 2023, at 5:30 p.m., via zoom.
 
Attached is a copy of the proposed Association Rules. Members are invited to submit comments regarding these proposed rules in advance of the above-mentioned meeting date. Comments may be emailed to the Boulders Condominium Association’s Secretary, John Featherstone, at jdbf1944@gmail.com.
 
Sincerely,
 
Board of Directors,
The Boulders Condominium Association

June 1, 2023

Dear members of The Boulders, 
 
Deck inspections are being required of the Association by the State of California to ensure compliance with SB-326, the “Balcony Bill”. SB-326 is a law that was passed by California requiring elevated decks be inspected by a structural engineer to guarantee the structural integrity and safety of said deck. These important safety inspections will be performed on Thursday, June 8 by Bergeman Group, a construction management firm.  A structural engineer will be onsite doing the SB-326 inspections. He may climb onto any given balcony to inspect the structural integrity of the wood framing tied into the main building structure. These inspections will not be intrusive but if you have any concerns for the items on your deck, please remove them.
 
Feel free to reach out with any questions.
 
Best,
 
Eric Wicks
Community Manager

Dear Boulders Owners,

This is a follow up communications regarding The Boulders Emergency Special Assessment.

This notice is to provide you with important information regarding the payment methods for the 2023 Emergency Special Assessment.

These options are available whether paying in one payment or in six equal payments

Please review the following options and choose the one that best suits your preferences:

1. ACH Program Authorization:
   
   If you are currently enrolled in our ACH (Automated Clearing House) program, you can simply email CAMCO at info@camoctruckee.com to authorize the withdrawal of the special assessment. Without this authorization we will not draft from your account. Owners need to submit this authorization by June 25th to make the July 1st ACH batch.
   
2. Bank’s Online Bill Pay Feature:
   
   If your bank offers an online bill pay feature, you can use it to make your payment. Simply add the HOA as a payee using the information below and schedule the payment accordingly:
   
   Payee Name: The Boulders Condo Assoc.
   Account Number (BOU####) or Condo Address: 
   Mailing Address: 40165 Truckee Airport Road, Suite 304 Truckee, CA 96161
   
3. Check by Mail:
   
   If you prefer to make a payment by check, please make it payable to The Boulders Condo Assoc. and mail it to the CAMCO office address.
   
4. PayLease – Card Payment:

For those who prefer to use a card for the payment, you may utilize the PayLease platform. This platform applies a $3.95 service fee if you pay from a bank account (ACH). If you pay with any credit card or PayPal, the platform applies a $3.95 service fee, and an additional 3.5% of the special assessment amount charged. Please contact CAMCO to assist with setting up a Paylease account.


Kind regards,

Cassidy Wicks
CAMCO   I   Association Manager
40165 Truckee Airport Road, Suite 304 Truckee, CA 96161
Office: 530.587.3355   I   Fax: 530.587.3337
Cassidy@camcotruckee.com

Dear Owners, 

As you may know there were numerous units that experienced some type of interior damage this winter – some from snow load stress, others from water intrusion. We attempted to minimize the extent of the damage by reducing the snow load and/or removing an ice dam as soon as a problem was reported. We’ve had a few owners request that our property manager perform the required repairs to the interior of their unit. This is beyond the scope of work of our property manager.  All interior repairs are the responsibility of the owner regardless of the origin of the damage (see Section 6 of the CC&Rs). The owner should make arrangements to have their unit repaired using a contractor of their choosing.

There are also questions about filing a claim against our HOA insurance. We have checked with our insurance agent. She told us our insurance policy does not cover damage from snow/ice dams unless there is a collapse of the roof (fortunately this did not happen).

I sincerely hope we have a more normal winter next year. For those of you who were not able to join the board meeting last week, following is a summary of what we are doing to address the impact of these last two winters.

Last year we spent quite a lot to repair heat tape, replace bad breakers, and repair gutters. We also added some heat tape, although not as much as we wanted to due to the early storms. Most of us understand that while intrusion of water can be a result of ice dams, it is not necessarily an indicator of a problem with a roof. However, due to the number of incidents we want to look at what we’ve seen over the past two years from a more holistic perspective, and formulate a strategic approach.

Accordingly, last year we found a roofing consultant to work with us to assess all aspects of our roofs and advise us on the best approach to take to minimize water intrusion. Due to an unforeseen conflict of interest, this effort was not successful. This year we have once again identified and engaged three companies that will each send us a proposal. We will move forward as quickly as possible to select one consultant and get their recommendations.

We have no idea what the experts will recommend, or how long it will take to implement  (assuming we can even find available labor). But be assured that we are making a concerted effort to detect and remedy any roof-related issues we may have in our community.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

— Sheila
    HOA President