Park & Trail Committee Minutes Jan 4, 2012

Bridger Creek Subdivision Community Association

Parks & Trails Committee

Minutes of Meeting – January 4, 2012 7pm

 

Present: Stuart Jennings, Karin Jennings, Sharyn Anhalt, George Durkin, Lessa Racow, Adam Racow, Rollie Rounds.

 

After discussion of the December 6, 2011 Parks & Trails informational meeting, it was agreed that some additional research was needed to determine the accurate ownership of private and public parks, open common areas, and the Association's obligations for maintaining those areas. Karin and Sharyn will address these issues and report back to the committee and the Board.

 

The following projects were identified and ranked by priority. The committee represented by Adam & Lessa Racow will attend the January 11, 2012 board meeting and present these projects to the Board for approval.

 

1. Complete a trail loop from the corner of Story Mill & McIlhattan Rd, north on Story Mill to the existing trail beginning at Caddie Court, west along the existing trail on the north bound of Phase 3, and ending with the completion of improvements to the Phase 2 public trail easement. This route will involve three projects:

 

a. Phase 2 Trail. Research and design the development of the existing Phase 2 trail easement (per the final plat) along the north boundary of Phase 2. At the point where this trail easement ends, the committee envisions a viewing platform on the creek along with fishing access. Board approval only is needed for this project.

b. Story Mill Trail. Construct a trail along the west side of Story Mill, from McIlhattan Rd to Caddie Court. This trail would be built within the 60 foot public right-of-way, and would require City of Bozeman approval, along with Board approval.

c. Phase 3 Park Improvements. Provide trail access into the Phase 3 park, with landscaping and seating/tables. Since this is a public park, approval would be needed from the City of Bozeman, along with Board approval.

 

    Since these projects are located along public trails and within public parks, matching funds may be available from GVLT and the City of Bozeman Parks Dept.

 

2. Phase 2 Tot Lot. Develop a "tot lot" type playground park in the private park space in Phase 2. Access for parking and sidewalk is needed, so the committee envisions locating this on the south end of the park between lots 33 and 48. Play equipment designed for toddlers, landscaping, and benches or picnic tables would be included. Approval of the playground design would be needed from the City of Bozeman. This project would be funded entirely by BCSCA, and require Board approval.

 

3. McIlhattan Trail. Complete the proposed trail along McIlhattan Rd between Augusta Dr and Phase 3. This project has been designed and approval to build in the right-of-way has been granted by the City of Bozeman. The committee would contact GVLT to determine if matching funds would still be available. Requires only Board approval.

 

In regards to maintenance, the following items were identified:

• Provide more weed control in the Phase 1 triangle park.
  
• Trim trees and shrubs, and weed landscaped beds within the Phase 2 park.
  

Continue to provide the regular mowing and weed control along the trail and park in Phase 3.

Jan 11, 2012 Board Meeting Minutes

Bridger Creek Subdivision Community Association Board Meeting

January 11,2012

 

Present:

Erik Steckmest, Carolyn Hopper, Tim Russell, Dorick Sauvageau and Lessa and Adam Racow

as members of the Park & Trail Committee

 

The meeting was called to order at 6:00 at the Bozeman Public Library meeting room.

 

It was moved and seconded to move $10,000 from Membership Equity to Parks and Trails Reserve Account

 

Golf Course Partners Board indicated they would help pay for the sidewalk in front of

the Pope property. More research needs to be done to find out all the particulars regarding

this work.

 

Lessa and Adam Racow presented the ideas to the Board from the January 4 Parks

and Trails meeting. They will contact neighbors in Phase 2 with proposed ideas for a

"Tot Lot" and pursue a design presentation. This could be presented at the May Membership

meeting.

 

The meeting was adjourned at 7:35

 

Respectfully submitted

 

Carolyn Hopper

Secretary

July 13 2011 Board Meeting Minutes

BRIDGER CREEK SUBDIVISION COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING July 13, 2011

 

Directors present: Erik Stekmest, Joan Michlin, Carolyn Hopper, Tim Russell, Jack Schunke representing Golf Course Partners

Guests: Dave Andreassi (Design Committee Chair), Jean Trombley, Paul Gianas

 

Jean Trombley reported on the Verizon Cell Tower proposal at the City Commission meeting. She would like a Letter of Endorsement to the City Commission that we agree that there should be reconsideration of location of Verizon cell tower. This is being considered. They wish to hire attorney Brian Gallik at $250/hr. This would not be done by the BCSCA, but by the organization working on the Verizon Cell Tower situation.

 

The Board approved the $75.00 annual dues assessment for the fiscal year 2011-2012. Dues statements will be mailed in August.

 

The Bridger Creek signs at the entrances to our subdivision were placed by and belong to Golf Course Partners. The board suggested they be removed due to deterioration.

 

We discussed dead trees in the boulevard.

 

Erik will discuss Phase III mowing with Stuart Jennings, Park & Trail Committee Chair.

 

Paul Gianas shared his opinions and suggestions about the Association and the Board with the Board. His main concern was whether Golf Course Partners should have a 20% representation on the Board with 2 lots left for sale. The board will discuss further at our next meeting.

 

Next meeting October 12, 2011 Bozeman Public Library , 6-9 P.M.

 

Respectfully submitted

Carolyn Hopper

Secretary

Special Board Meeting Minutes

Bridger Creek Subdivision Community Association

Special Board Meeting

Minutes– May 2, 2011

 
 

The meeting was called to order at 9:15 PM at the Lindley Park Center. Continuing and newly elected Directors, Erik Steckmest, Tim Russell, Joan Michlin and Carolyn Hopper were present. Dorick Sauvageau, Golf Course Representative, was absent.

Election of officers took place as follows:

President – Erik Steckmest

Vice President – Tim Russell

Secretary – Carolyn Hopper

Treasurer – Joan Michlin

 The meeting adjourned at 9:25pm.

Annual Membership Meeting Minutes

Bridger Creek Subdivision Community Association

Annual Membership Meeting

Minutes of Meeting – May 2, 2011

 
 

The meeting was called to order by Board President Erik Steckmest at 7:00 PM at the Lindley Park Center. 164 members were present in person or by proxy, representing a quorum.

Design Committee Report

David Andreassi, chair of the Design Review Committee, reported that at this time he had no report to make. Anyone is welcome to call him at any time with questions.

Park & Trails Committee Report

Stuart Jennings, chair of the Parks & Trails Committee, presented the proposal for a trail connecting

Phase II and Phase III. Information regarding this proposal and a vote for approval was included in the Annual Meeting Notice mailed to each member.

At the end of the discussion period, Dorick Sauvageau, the board representative for Golf Course Partners, presented new information about the impact of building the proposed trail. Because this information was not provided to the Board or Parks & Trails Committee prior to the meeting, it was not included in the information mailed to each member. He stated that if the members approve construction of this trail, GCP and Great Northern Golf would deny any and all access to the golf course land to the homeowners and the general public. This includes members walking dogs, traveling across golf course land to reach the creek, and all cross country skiing during the winter months. Anyone entering the golf course would be cited for trespassing by the Bozeman Police. GCP is against building any sidewalk or trail along McIlhattan Rd because of perceived interference with the golf course and their customer parking. GCP feels that building a trail would cause other people from outside the subdivision to use the trail, and GCP does not want the public to interfere with golf course operations.

There were many questions and comments from members after this information, mostly about whether building this trail was worth losing cross country skiing. A member asked Dorick if we didn't build the trail, would the golf course guarantee future cross country skiing for a period of time. Dorick stated no. It was also pointed out that BCSCA has no financial or managerial control over the ski grooming, as that is handled by Bridger Ski Foundation. Further discussion led to whether or not a valid vote could be taken at the meeting since complete and accurate information was not included in the mailing to the members. A motion was made to table the discussion. During discussion of the motion, a member requested that the reason for tabling the discussion, the threat to remove public access if the trail was approved, be included in the motion. Upon hearing this, Dorick stated that golf course access would be removed no matter what, and he left the meeting. The motion was seconded and approved without any modification to the original motion.

The members requested that the Board attempt to meet and negotiate with Golf Course Partners regarding completion of the trail system as designated on the final plat approved by the City of Bozeman. A suggestion was also made by a few members that a request is made for GCP to appoint a new representative to the board, or that a vote is held to change the bylaws in order to remove the standing board position held by GCP. The Board will appoint a committee to continue to pursue negotiations with GCP and the City of Bozeman, and include other stakeholders such as Bridger Ski Foundation in the discussions.

Treasurer's Report

The current results of operations, balance sheet, and budget for the next fiscal year July 2011-June 2012 was presented by bookkeeper, Sharyn Anhalt. A question was asked about the reserved fund for Park & Trail Improvements, and Sharyn explained that these funds were budgeted in prior years when no improvements were made, and the board designated they be reserved for future improvements. A motion to accept the budget was made, seconded, and approved.

Election of Directors

Erik Steckmest and Tim Russell were nominated and elected to the two open director positions.

New Business:

There was no new business presented.

The meeting adjourned at 9pm.

Items to note from the BCSCA Board of Directors

1. As of January 1, 2011, Sharyn Anhalt will fill the open board position until the end of the May 2, 2011 meeting. The Board of Directors approved this by email vote in December 2010.

 

2. The January 2011 Board meeting that was scheduled has been canceled.

 

3. The next board meeting will be March 2, 2011 at the Bozeman Library small meeting room at 6:30 pm. This will be a planning meeting for the May 2, 2011 annual meeting. Please bring your agenda items. For the May 2, 2011 meeting, there will be a complete report of the building projects (new homes) and a Parks/Trails update.

 

4. The May 2, 2011 meeting will be held at the Lindley Park Center.

BCSCA Board Minutes Oct 20, 2010

BCSCA Minutes from October 20, 2010

 

Present-

Erik Stekmest, President, Carolyn Hopper, Secretary, Joan Michlin, Treasurer, and Dave Andreassi, Design Review

 

Board member note: Bill Ranard is no longer a member of the Board

 

Dave reported on the Love's fence. No further action will be taken at this time. The Loves

said they will landscape more in the spring.

 

Dave addressed Joan Michlin's request to build a shed. The request was denied.

 

There is a drainage possible problem with a new house in phase 3 that will be inspected.

 

Erik mentioned that the removal of the 4 BCA signs was approved last July. They have yet

to be removed. They are in awful condition and do not contribute to the attractiveness

of our neighborhood .

 

Carolyn will draft a letter to be sent to Association members regarding some "housekeeping"

around the neighborhood.

 

The next regular meeting of the Board is January 12, 2011 at the Bozeman Library,.

 

The meeting was adjourned at 7:30

 

Sincerely,

Carolyn Hopper

Secretary