The Vuecrest View February 2021 In This Issue: HOA Officer Appointments Your 2021 Vuecrest Assessments Thanks Lea Holiday Lighting Coming Down Vuecrest Architectural Changes Vuecrest Construction Update Keep Your Contact Information Current Calendar Items: Vuecrest Book Club Meetings Vuecrest Monthly Board Meeting REMOTE ACCESS Info Below Thursday, February 4th at 6:00P (Please NOTE: Monthly Board Meeting is starting one hour earlier than usual) HOA Officer Appointments With all the pomp and ceremony we can muster, which unfortunately isn’t much. Drum roll...Your HOA President, Chris Bodiford, has appointed Susan Gibson as Secretary and Steve Bathiche as Treasurer for 2021. We’d like to extend a hand of welcome and applaud these wonderful neighbors who will be volunteering their time to our community this year. 2021 Vuecrest Assessments You should have received your Vuecrest assessment request in the mail by now. This year you can easily pay by check, electronic pay, or credit card through the PropVivo website. If you haven’t received a letter from PropVivo for your yearly assessment, please contact treasurer@vuecrest.net <mailto:treasurer@vuecrest.net>. Thanks Lea! Last year Lea Sorgen held the position of Treasurer. She was instrumental in working Vuecrest through a full financial audit and restructure. We are thankful for all of her valuable input and organization. Her busy schedule would not allow her to continue with the position in 2021, but she will always be a vital and appreciated part of our community. Holiday Lighting The holiday lighting will be coming down at the end of February. Thank you again to Rob DeRider and Susan Gibson for all their effort with the planning and processes of installation. We hope you enjoyed the added sparkle during Christmas through to the New Year and Lunar New Year. Vuecrest Architectural Changes Have you been in COVID hibernation just thinking about making some changes to your Vuecrest home once we jump into Spring? If so, please remember that all major exterior changes (i.e. paint color, fences, hedges, re-landscaping, new driveways, sheds, etc.) need to be reviewed and approved by the Vuecrest Board. Please review the Vuecrest Protective Restrictions at www.Vuecrest.net <http://www.vuecrest.net/>. Vuecrest Construction Update Have you noticed that Vuecrest is always under construction? Me too. Because we’re a high value neighborhood, that probably won’t end any time soon. So, as we make the best of it...don’t be afraid to mention to any working contractors that we have some rules that will keep all the neighbors happy as their projects progress. All of them are found in the building guide at www.Vuecrest.net <http://www.vuecrest.net/>, but here are my favorites to share with those working in our neighborhood (and I do so regularly). 1. All subs and construction workers must keep their vehicles parked on one side of the street and in an appropriate parking area. Parking on the lawn is never permitted. 2. Construction hours are: 7am-6pm Monday through Friday, and 9am-6pm Saturdays. No construction-related noise is allowed on Sundays or holidays. Here’s a quick snap shot of the 2021 projects currently in the pipeline from our Architectural Chair: Six projects are wrapping up. Four active projects are in progress. One proposal pending updated submission. One pre-review completed and pending story poles. Two projects set to begin in early 2021. One project on-hold. Several smaller Spring projects are also planned. MyBellevue City Service App MyBellevue is a mobile app that makes it possible for people to request services and access city news, jobs and social media easily with their smart phones and other portable devices. Here’s a link to get you there… https://bellevuewa.gov/city-government/departments/finance/mybellevue <https://bellevuewa.gov/city-government/departments/finance/mybellevue> Keep your Vuecrest Contact Information UP-TO-DATE Please make sure that your homeowner contact information, tenant information, and/or property management information is always up to date. Your information is not shared or distributed to any third party and is only used for your informational and safety benefit. Here’s how to update your information…Go to http://www.vuecrest.net/communicate/update-us <http://www.vuecrest.net/communicate/update-us>, Input your information, and click Submit. CALENDAR ITEMS: Vuecrest Book Club (REMOTE meetings) Vuecrest has its own Book Club and all residents are welcome to attend. We meet once a month at 7PM, usually on the first Monday at various members’ homes. It is a very relaxed atmosphere with light refreshments served. Feel free to join us to chat, laugh, nibble and meet new friends. Newcomers are always welcome whether or not you’ve had a chance to read the book! Email Mara Pitkethly dtpit@UW.edu <mailto:dtpit@UW.edu> or Melissa Hambleton mhambleton@comcast.net <mailto:mhambleton@comcast.net> for details. Monthly REMOTE Board Meeting Thurs, February 4th at 6:00P This board meeting will be held remotely. To join the meeting use the link or dial-in information below. Everyone is welcome to join. Please let the Directors know at least three days in advance if you will be bringing any items for discussion so they may be included in the agenda. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84630621002?pwd=OVcrQ1FwQitFSjNJN2s2SHNoSU5DUT09 <https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84630621002?pwd=OVcrQ1FwQitFSjNJN2s2SHNoSU5DUT09> Meeting ID: 846 3062 1002 Passcode: 446614 One tap mobile +12532158782,,84630621002#,,,,*446614# US (Tacoma) Dial by your location +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) Meeting ID: 846 3062 1002 Passcode: 446614 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kcSjX5wg6y <https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kcSjX5wg6y> The usual monthly Board Meeting is held on the first Thursday of each month, but may be changed for holidays or Director’s schedules. Please check www.vuecrest.net <http://www.vuecrest.net/> for updates and contact directors@vuecrest.net <mailto:directors@vuecrest.net> with your questions.