The City will not vacuum loose leaves from the streets of our neighborhood. Bagged leaves can be taken to the City yard at 814 N. Bozeman Ave. over the next four Saturdays free of charge, starting Saturday, October 25. City trucks will drive through the neighborhood on November 7 to pick up bagged leaves.
Thursday, October 30, 2025
Friday, June 27, 2025
June 26, 2025 Board of Directors Meeting Minutes
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. Board members present: Kelly Vange, Dorick Sauvageau, Brandon Foster, and Elizabeth Kelly. Kim Center also attended.
Housekeeping
Budget review – A review of
the current year balance sheet shows ~$4k accounts receivable as many dues are
past due > 90 days. Kim will begin enforcing late fees; fees >60 days
overdue are assessed a $25 fine. Dues for the coming year will be mailed on
July 1. Kim will email a reminders notice. A review of the profit & loss statements
for the past two years indicates mowing & weed control and snow removal continue
to be the most significant expenses. Kim will research the difference in snow
removal cost over the last two years. Kelly suggested a reserve be created for
repairs & maintenance. Brandon suggested increasing the liability insurance
policy. Kelly suggested a dues increase could be based on 4-year projection
surplus. Dues will not increase this year.
Boulevard trees
– Bridger Creek HOA covenants indicate there are
requirements for boulevard trees. Kim indicated the City of Bozeman offers a
cost sharing program for trees. Elizabeth will draft an email for the board to
review that will be sent to homeowners regarding requirements for and related information
about boulevard trees.
Stormwater pond clean-out –
Kelly noted that this pond acts as a wildlife
refuge. Morrison Maierle advised that vegetation overgrowth does not affect
pipe capacity and recommend leaving it alone. The Board is in agreement.
Meeting minutes – Elizabeth
will post all board meeting minutes to the Bridger Creek HOA webpage.
Correspondence – Kim will continue
respond to realtor and title company questions related to dues, etc.
Banking – Kim noted
that Tom Wilson and Diane Bottcher are account signers at Opportunity Bank on Oak
Street. Brandon will contact Tom regarding changing signers to Brandon, Kelly,
and Phil.
New Business
There was no new business.
The meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m. Our next meeting is
scheduled for September 2025.
Submitted
by Elizabeth Kelly 6/27/25
May 21, 2025 Board of Directors Meeting Minutes
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. Board members present: Kelly Vange, Dorick Sauvageau, Phil Rostad, Brandon Foster, and Elizabeth Kelly. Kim Center also attended.
Housekeeping
Website Access – Kim provided the Board with instructions on how to gain access
to BCSCA’s Blogspot website to add or update content. (Topic for a future discussion: Should we move the website to a different platform?)
Communications – Emails among Board members should copy the BCSCA email address
as well as individual’s personal email.
That will ensure that the BCSCA email inbox captures all
communications. Elizabeth suggested that
we list FAQs on the website. For billing
inquiries, Kim should be copied on any replies so she can address the issue
specifically. It is possible to email
all Association members, should we ever wish to communicate to the whole
community electronically instead of by mail.
New Business
BCSCA Board Roles – By mutual agreement, Kelly will serve as President; Phil as
Vice President; Brandon as Treasurer; and Elizabeth as Secretary. Dorick remains the Golf Course Partners
representative.
Design Review Committee – Dorick suggested that four Board members review any
building plans before they are turned over to an architect for final approval
by BCSCA. The approval checklist can be
found in the Covenants and on our website.
Annual Meeting Follow-Up – We should use the website to
communicate our determinations regarding various issues that came up during the
recent Annual Meeting, such as water table problems in Phase 1, once we have
had time to look into them.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 pm. Our next meeting is scheduled for Thursday,
June 26, 2025.
Submitted
by Kelly Vange 6/27/25
Saturday, May 10, 2025
May 6, 2025 Annual Membership Meeting Minutes
The Bridger Creek Subdivision Community Association Annual Membership Meeting was held at the
Bozeman Public Library meeting room. Meeting was called to order at 6:05 PM.
Kim Center reported we had a quorum of members. Directors were introduced and each gave a brief introduction.
Election of officers Kelly Vange, Brandon Foster, Phil Rostad, and Elizabeth Kelly were elected to the board. Dorick Sauvageau is on the board as the Golf Course Partners representative.
Budget Approval Kim Center gave an update on the budget and it was approved.
The members were then asked about concerns and issues in the subdivision. There
were discussions concerning traffic, golf course concerns, and maintenance issues.
Meeting was adjourned at 7:30PM
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Minutes BCSCA Board 11/13/2024
November 13, 2024
Bridger Creek Subdivision Community Association
Board of Directors Meeting
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 pm. Board members present: Tom Wilson, Fred Deigert, Dorick Sauvageau, Phil Rostad, and Kelly Vange.
Brandon Foster and Kim Center were also in attendance.
Approval of Minutes – It
was moved to approve the minutes
from May, 2023 Board of Directors
Meeting. The motion was seconded and approved unanimously.
Fred Deigert submitted his
resignation from the board as he has moved from the development and is no
longer eligible for the board. A motion was made and seconded that Brandon
Foster be appointed to replace Fred on the board. The motion was seconded and approved unanimously.
Election of Officers – It
was moved and seconded to approve the following officers for November 2024 – May
2025. The motion was approved.
Tom Wilson
President
Phil Rostad Vice
President
Brandon Foster Treasurer
Kelly Vange Secretary
Design Review Committee – There
were no plans pending before the Design Review Committee.
Financial Reports – The
Board approved the financial reports. A
copy is attached to these minutes. The proposed budget was discussed and
approved for the balance of the year. It was the same as last years budget.
New Business
Billing and communication with
members. - Management of the HOA was discussed in detail with
information presented on several options. It was determined that the best and
most cost effected method would be to continue using Kim’s copy of Quick books
to manage the HOA with updated data copy provided to Phil on a monthly basis.
It was decided that we would convert to billing and notice to the members via
email. We will need to get email addresses from members who we do not have
available now. Voting and meeting notices will also be sent out via email -
Brandon will work on a method to accomplish this so that membership can reply
directly back to the HOA vis email.
Budget and financials -
Budget was reviewed and determined to be the same as last year. Reports were
reviewed and discussed - all was in order.
Board Communication – The Board be bcc’d on all BCSCA email.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:30
pm.
Friday, April 1, 2022
Annual Meeting Notice & Proxy Form 2022
Bridger Creek Subdivision Community Association
PO Box 4592 Bozeman,
MT 59772
Dear BCSCA Members,
Your board of directors has made the
determination to postpone the required Annual Membership Meeting this May
because of the Coronavirus and the issues with an in-person meeting.
Enclosed is your annual Meeting Notice and proxy ballot to elect the open Director seats on the Board. We would appreciate prompt return of the proxy so that we may move forward with a full elected board. If we do not receive sufficient proxy ballots (40% of the membership) we will need to send proxy ballots again; this only causes our mailing and administrative costs to increase. We have included a self-addressed stamped envelope to make it easy for you to return. Please return your Proxy by April 30, 2022.
This will be the third year we have elected to forego an in-person meeting. It looks like we are on the way to recovery, but we want to be safe.
I want to thank you for your support in these concerning times. We look forward to another successful year as your Board.
Regards,
Tom Wilson
President BCSCA
ANNUAL MEETING NOTICE
In accordance with the BCSCA Bylaws, an annual meeting of the membership shall occur on the first Monday in May of each year. Due to the Covid 19 pandemic, this notice is to advise the membership that since it is impractical to meet in person at this time, all business normally conducted at the Annual Meeting will be done via proxy voting by mail.
2021-2022 Board of Directors
Tom Wilson, President 970-222-4773 (term expires 2023)
Phil Rostad, Vice President (term
expires 2022)
Fred Deigert, Secretary 406-585-3458
(term expires 2022)
Dian Bottcher, Treasurer 406-582-0965
(term expires 2023)
Dorick Sauvageau, Golf Course
Representative 406-580-6003
Minutes of Board and Membership
Meetings are posted at http://bridgercreek.blogspot.com/
Contact the Association by email at bridgercreekboard@gmail.com
Current Assessments and Fees:
· Annual dues $75
· Failure to pay Annual dues within 60 days of billing $25
late fee plus interest at 12% per annum.
· Ownership transfer fee $50 (collected by title company when
you sell your property).
· Design Review Fee (new construction) $150, failure to
submit design for review $300.
· Design Review Fee (exterior changes to existing
construction) $0, failure to submit for review $50.
· Fee to research changes in mailing address not provided to
the Association $25.
· Failure to mow vacant lot monthly during growing season
$200.
BUDGET ADOPTED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
JULY 1, 2022 – JUNE 30, 2023
Member
Assessments $20,000.00 * see note, $75 per lot
Mowing
& Weed Control $
11,000.00
Snow
Removal 2,000.00
Utilities
for Irrigation 400.00
Repairs
& Maintenance 5,000.00
Property
Taxes 1,200.00
Bookkeeping
& Admin Services 5,500.00
Legal
fees 1,000.00
Office
Supplies, Postage 2,500.00
Meeting
Expenses 300.00
Liability
Insurance 2,500.00
TOTAL EXPENSES $ 31,400.00
EXCESS OF EXPENSES OVER INCOME $(11,400.00) ** see note
* In 2002, the membership approved that the minimum annual
assessment be set at $75 per lot per year
** No special assessment will be needed, as there is
sufficient cash available to fund these expenses.
Bridger Creek Subdivision Community Association
Balance Sheet
March 31, 2022
ASSETS
US
Bank Checking
$44,927.26
Assessments
Receivable (pre-paid) -250.42
TOTAL ASSETS $44,676.84
LIABILITIES & EQUITY
Accounts
Payable (pre-paid) $ -17.80
Members
Equity 44,694.64
TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY $44,676.84
Actual Income & Expenses
July 1, 2020 – March 31, 2022
INCOME
Member
Assessments $21,979.58
EXPENSES
Mowing
& Weed Control $ 5,118.00
Snow
Removal 960.00
Utilities
for Irrigation 221.62
Repairs
& Maintenance 1,440.00
Property
Taxes 1,104.16
Bookkeeping
& Admin Services 1,626.48
Legal
fees 0.00
Office
Supplies, Postage 354.00
Meeting
Expenses 0.00
Liability
Insurance 2,235.00
TOTAL EXPENSES $ 13,059.26
EXCESS OF INCOME OVER EXPENSES $ 8,920.32
DESIGN REVIEW
Please remember that any exterior
changes to your home, not just new construction, must be reviewed by the
BCSCA Design Review Committee to ensure the changes comply with covenants.
Changes to existing homes such as new windows, changing paint color, new
roofing material, additions to decks or patios, and major landscaping changes
must also be reviewed by the Committee. Plans must be submitted and approved
before beginning any construction to avoid a fine; please allow at least 2
weeks for review. Contact the board at bridgercreekboard@gmail.com when you are
ready to submit plans for review.
WEED CONTROL
Weed control and property maintenance
is required per the covenants. Vacant lots must be mowed as often as needed and
no less than once per month during the growing season per the Covenants.
BOULEVARD TREES
The covenants require that every lot
in Bridger Creek Subdivision install trees along the street boulevards with an
average spacing of 50 feet between trees. Many trees that were planted when
homes were built have died and never replaced, and some homes never installed
the required trees. We will be contacting individual owners to follow up on the
boulevard tree requirement and establish rules to ensure compliance.
The City of Bozeman maintains a program to help with the cost of boulevard trees. Our covenants specify that Ash, Elm or Maple of at least 2” minimum diameter be used, but we are accepting any of the approved tree varieties from the City of Bozeman. More information on the City tree programs can be found here:
https://www.bozeman.net/government/forestry/tree-planting
WILDLIFE
We are lucky to live in an area where
we enjoy viewing wildlife passing through; but it becomes a problem when
wildlife returns because of food sources, putting their lives in danger.
Augusta Drive has had regular bear activity throughout this summer. We have
reported it to Fish Wildlife and Parks so they can monitor, but we can help by
removing food sources. Trash cans should be stored inside and not be placed at
the curb until the morning of trash pickup and bird feeders should be brought
in each night.
PARKING
The covenants require that
recreational vehicles cannot be stored outside on your property. We realize
that folks need to have their campers, boats, snowmobiles, etc. on their
property when preparing for a trip or performing maintenance, so we have
accommodated those uses in season. However, you should not store
recreational vehicles outside year-round on your property. Thank you for
your cooperation.
On street parking is per Bozeman City Ordinance. Parking is allowed, but vehicles, trailers, etc. must be moved at least every 72 hours. If you have a problem with street parking, please contact the Bozeman Code Enforcement Officer.
Bridger Creek Subdivision Community Association
Annual Membership Meeting 2022 (Via e-mail)
(No in-person meeting due to Covid-19 pandemic)
PROXY FORM
I hereby grant a proxy to the Chairperson for the purpose of establishing a quorum at the May 2, 2022 meeting, and direct my vote to be cast as follows:
Vote for up to 2 (two)
____ Fred Diegert
____ Phil Rostad
____ Other ______________
____Yes
____ No
Member Signature __________________________________
Date _____________
Please help us keep our
member information up-to-date! Your email address and phone number will be
used to communicate board and committee meeting dates and items of interest to
our subdivision, while helping us keep down postage costs. We will not
share your information with others.
Email (please print) ______________________________________________________
Phone number(s) ________________________________________________________
Name, mailing address and lot(s) of owner(s):
DON’T FORGET TO SIGN PROXY and return by April 30, 2022. Your proxy may be returned by:
·
Mail – use the enclosed stamped envelope,
·
Or Email – scan a copy to
bridgercreekboard@gmail.com
Wednesday, May 19, 2021
Bridger Creek Subdivision Community Association
Board of Directors Meeting
Wednesday, May 19, 2021
Approval of Minutes – It was moved to approve the minutes from the March 2, 2020 Board of Directors Meeting. The motion was seconded and approved unanimously.
Election of Officers – It was moved and seconded to approve the following officers for May 2021 – May 2022. The motion was approved.
Tom Wilson President
Phil Rostad Vice President
Dian Bottcher Treasurer
Fred Deigert Secretary
Design Review Committee – There were no plans pending before the Design Review Committee. Tom suggested that the Board retrieve the building plans stored in Sharyn Anhalt’s garage and discard old, unneeded plans since current plans are submitted digitally. Fred suggested offering the plans to current homeowners for their files.
Financial Reports – The Board approved the financial reports. A copy is attached to these minutes.
New Business
Board Communication – Dian requested that the Board be bcc’d on
all BCSCA email.
Sharyn Anhalt’s Memorial Service – Sharyn Anhalt’s
Memorial Service will be held on June 27th at Noon at the Lindley
Park Pavilion (between Buttonwood and Cypress).
Welcome Letter – Fred suggested that a Welcome Letter be drafted and sent to new
BCSCA property owners. The objective of
the letter should be to inform new owners about the Board, Board meetings, the
Blog address, Design Review Committee and requirements, etc.
2021-2022 Objectives – Tom reported that work will resume on the
drainage ditches which was postponed due to Covid-19.
Landscaping – Dian reported that there is a dead tree on the golf course. Dorick will talk to the golf course
management about removing the tree. Dian
reported that a member asked about maintenance on the berm in Phase 2 – the
weed mat is exposed and needs additional rock/mulch. There was discussion about removing the berms
in the common areas to reduce long-term maintenance issues.
Vehicles/Trailers – There was discussion about vehicles and
trailers parked on the street and in driveways.
Dian will talk to the owner who has expressed concern about vehicles on
her street and request that the owner submit a complain in writing to the Board
or contact the City of Bozeman.
The
meeting was adjourned at 8:00 pm.
Board Meeting schedule for the 2021-2022 Fiscal Year – The Board will meet on the 1st Monday of the month at 6:00 pm. The schedule for the 2021-2022 year is as follows:
· June 7, 2021
· July 5, 2021
· August 2, 2021
· September 6, 2021 (Labor Day)
· October 4, 2021
· November 1, 2021
· December 6, 2021
· January 3, 2022
· February 7, 2022
· March 7, 2022
· April 4, 2022
· May 2, 2022 – Annual Membership Meeting
For any members wishing to attend
the meeting, please contact the Board via email at BridgerCreekBoard@gmail.com and you will be notified of the confirmed meeting location.
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