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Important Community Updates

Dear Boulders Owners,

There are some important items I’d like to bring to your attention.

This year there will be two openings on the board. If you like what’s been happening, please run for the board! If you don’t like what’s happening, please run for the board!
Now that we have a better understanding of our maintenance needs, we have significantly increased our ability to satisfy those needs. So it should be a very rewarding time to be a part of this Board of Directors. An application form will be sent during the month of September.
We would like to find an owner with an accounting background who can be part of our Finance Committee. It doesn’t take much time, but it’s an essential part of the management of our homeowner’s association. Please contact Neil Perrelli if you’re interested at [email protected].
Don’t forget that we have a website: www.truckeeboulders.com where you can find governing documents, insurance info, Firewise certificates, and much more. The password is myhoa123
On Sept. 3 work will begin to replace the roof on two of our buildings on Dolomite, starting with 11455 and then 11592. This project is expected to continue through the end of September. Please be aware that there will likely be increased noise and activities around the work areas during this time. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we complete these necessary improvements.
Concrete work is almost complete and has focused primarily on badly spalled entryways. As this material dries very quickly, it is not expected to create a significant impact to residents.
Stucco work has been completed.
Todd is working his way through the community to do paint touch-up to the front-facing portions of the entryways.
We have secured a contract to replace gutters and heat tape that were removed last year. We are investing in heavy-duty galvanized, powder coated steel that we expect will stand up to our extreme weather. Due to lead time for materials, replacement will begin around the end of September. This work should not cause much disruption to residents.
A roofing contractor has gone through the community to inspect and repair damage that occurred over the past winter. We plan to do this every year to maintain the health and prolong the useful life of our roofs.
Deck painting is proceeding (slowly) and we still hope to have them completed before winter. We regret the disruption this has caused to all of us this summer.
We still have about 70 owners who have not yet created an account in TownSq. As this platform is our primary resource for submitting maintenance requests we strongly encourage you to create an account as soon as possible if you have not done so already. If you need help with the registration process, please contact us. There are instrucitons on how to register at the bottom of this message.

Thank you for your continued support in making the Boulders a wonderful community.

Sincerely,
Sheila Greathead

President, Boulders Condominium Association

Should you have any questions about this notice or The Boulders Condominium Association, please let us know by email [email protected], sending us a message and/or request through Town Square, or calling (775) 626-7333

Roof Repairs Scheduled – 11455 & 11592 Dolomite

On Sept. 3 work will begin to replace the roof on two of our buildings on Dolomite, starting with 11455 and then 11592. This project is expected to continue through the end of September. Please be aware that there will likely be increased noise and activities around the work areas during this time. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we complete these necessary improvements.

Vegetation clearing along south boundary

Arbor Pros will be thinning and limbing trees, clearing brush, and chipping along the south boundary of the Boulders Complex (between condos and railroad tracks). They will begin at 8:30 AM on Monday 9/23/2024 and expect the work to be completed on 9/25/2024. This work is being done to maintain our Firewise Certification.

— Glenn Rothell

Firewise Committee Information & Helpful Websites

Dear Boulders Community Members,

As you may know, there was a fire yesterday behind Safeway. Fortunately, with the assistance of several helicopters, two airplanes, and Truckee Fire, the fire was quickly contained. This is a reminder that all residents should have a Grab and Go Bag and be signed up for Code Red. Another helpful place to receive information is through the Watch Duty app. The information in this letter was written last week before the fire. Please read it carefully and reach out to us if you have any questions.

2024 Firewise Committee Members
♦ Julie Ebert    ♦
♦ Laurie Mecchi     ♦
♦ Glen Rothell    ♦

Guided by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Firewise principles, The Boulders has been a Firewise USA® certified community since 2019. We work directly with both Truckee Fire and Cal Fire to establish fire safe practices around the community. We must continually focus on accomplishing goals to maintain our certification. As many of you know and have experienced, insurance companies are canceling homeowners policies in California, especially in areas which are part of the Wildfire Urban Interface (WUI). Alternatively, some insurance companies recognize the importance of Firewise certification, and subsequently offer discounts on homeowners’ insurance policies. It is imperative that we comply with NFPA standards, and we still have work to do around our community. Goals won’t be accomplished quickly, yet we can maintain our compliance by showing we are making progress with fire danger mitigation.

Working closely with Jill Short, the Boulders’ Landscape Committee lead, here are a few of the current Firewise projects in the Boulders Community:

The Five-Foot Zone: the area of defensible space within five feet around our buildings needs to be free of mulch and flammable plants. We are working towards replacing the mulch with gravel and beginning the discussion about removing flammable plants. We are getting quotes on having the trees that are touching rooftops and decks trimmed. We are working with our landscaping company to ensure that future planting comes from the Tahoe Resource Conservation District and Truckee Fire recommended list.

Flammable Items: During their visual inspection, Truckee Fire told us that owners must remove all flammable items from underneath decks. Note: If there are items under your deck that remain from original construction, please create a maintenance request in TownSQ, and Associa will work with you on disposal. Additionally, when leaving your unit for an extended period of time, clear your deck and entry area of combustible items such as chair cushions, umbrellas, carpets, door mats, & other such decor.

Evacuation Plans: Residents should have an evacuation plan, and know our Evacuation Zone TRK-E326.

Location Identification: We will be placing reflective numbers on the bear bins. This is essential for emergencies and for locating our units in the dark. Do not remove these numbers. It is important that all owners and long term renters register with TownSq and follow the Boulders website. Our committee will send updates as we accomplish and establish new goals. We know there is a lot of work to be done throughout the Boulders to prevent a wildfire from destroying our beloved community.

Sincerely,
Julie Ebert, Laurie Mecchi, & Glen Rothell
Your Firewise Committee

If you have questions about the information in this email, or about the Association, please contact Associa Sierra North at 775-626-7333 or email [email protected].

Message to Owners About Deck Refurbishments Delays

Dear Boulders Owners,

This message is directed at those who are having their decks repaired/repainted this year.

As you may have noticed, we have fallen several weeks behind where we had planned to be. In between last year, when we did our test decks, and this year, the manufacturer of the primer went out of business. They did not sell their business or their patents. So we’ve been working with a new manufacture to attempt to replicate the primer. Unfortunately it is slightly different and has not been adhering as much as we need.

The contractor has been working with the manufacturer to fix this problem and will be testing this week. As soon as the contractor feels comfortable that the product will adhere properly, he will continue painting decks as planned.

From our experience to date, and the advice of the manufacturer, it is possible that we will have small pockets where the paint bubbles. If that happens, the contractor will return to fix it either later this year or next spring.

In the meantime, the repair crew will continue to work through the remaining decks to make repairs in advance of the painting crew.

We hope that by the end of this week we will have a solution, and will be able to communicate a new schedule for starting the painting on each group of decks.

We appreciate your patience as we work out this issue.

— Sheila