The Vuecrest View August 2020 In This Issue: Vuecrest Lamp Post Rejuvenation BEGINS THIS MONTH! What a Difference a Good Neighbor Makes Vuecrest Needs a Patriotic Volunteer for Flag Duty (Must be 12 years - 105 years to qualify) Wrapping UP Repaving Project Bellevue City Service App Keep Your Contact Information Current Calendar Items: Vuecrest Book Club Meetings Vuecrest Monthly Board Meeting REMOTE ACCESS INFO BELOW Thursday, Aug 6th at 7:00P Vuecrest Annual Picnic Sunday, August, 30th Cancelled Due to COVID Restrictions Save the Date: Vuecrest Annual Meeting Tuesday, November 10th (Thinking Positively) Vuecrest Lamp Post Rejuvenation Before we can clean and paint the lamp posts, the vegetation must be cleared to approximately two feet on all sides so the painters will have room to do their work. Also, you’ll notice that some of the lamp posts have years of dirt accumulation at the base and need to be dug out. It will cost the community more if each homeowner does not address these issues by August 5th. After that time, the HOA will need to pay for this service to be accomplished. It would be very helpful and cost effective if you will prepare the lamp post on your own property. The posts will be cleaned, sanded, primed, and painted by a permitted and contracted company. Please look at the following pictures that illustrate the work to be done by the homeowners with a lamp post on their property. These are examples of lamp posts that cannot be cleaned and painted because of vegetation and dirt accumulation. The first picture requires aggressive trimming to get at least 2 feet of working area around each side of the post. The second picture shows how the base of the lamp post has been covered by varying depths of soil and needs to be dug out. The third picture just has some vegetation touching the upper portion of the lamp post that needs to be trimmed. This next picture illustrates what the lamp post area needs to look like before painting begins. Notice how much dirt needed to be removed from the base. The next photo has had the vegetation trimmed from its entire height enabling a person to access it from all sides. What A Difference a Good Neighbor Makes! When neighbors adhere to the Vuecrest Rules and Regulations that we all agreed to when we purchased our homes, everyone wins!! Look at the difference in view perspective! We appreciate our GOOD NEIGHBORS at 9676 Evergreen and 9668 Evergreen for trimming their vegetation! Before.... After… Wrapping UP Repaving Project Don’t you love our new streets?! Smooth as silk! There’s still a bit of minor finish work going on throughout the neighborhood, but that should be wrapping up by August 7th. If you have any questions or concerns the Pavement Program Manager at the City of Bellevue is Kyle Potuzak, kpotuzak@bellevuewa.gov <mailto:kpotuzak@bellevuewa.gov>, 425.452.2027 or general email contact is pavement@bellevuewa.gov <mailto:pavement@bellevuewa.gov>. Vuecrest Patriot NEEDED! Are you looking for a worthy community service project? This opportunity allows you to serve your country and community at the same time. It takes very little effort, but is well worth your guardianship. The flag in the Vuecrest esplanade waves proudly 24/7 365 days a year. We just need someone to occasionally monitor the flag in case it needs adjustments or replacement, and lower it to half-mast when necessary. Please contact directors@vuecrest.net <mailto:directors@vuecrest.net> to get more information and/or volunteer for this opportunity. My Bellevue 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 (working on 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, August 6th at 7:00P 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/83355074919 <https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83355074919> Or by phone: Dial by your location +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) Meeting ID: 833 5507 4919 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kb7gYiy9sn <https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kb7gYiy9sn> 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.