From Mary Chamberlain at CCMC:
We’ve rescued 4 little kittens from the roof of the clubhouse over the last couple of days (yes-the roof!). We’ve got a gray kitten and a black kitten that need a good home! They’re both females. We’re guessing they’re probably about 4 weeks old, so they will need to be bottle fed for another two weeks or so. The Humane Society and Draper Animal Control said if we take them in, it is very likely they would be euthanized, because of their young age and they can’t adopt out kittens until they’re 8 weeks. All shelters are overloaded right now and we haven’t found anyone to foster them (besides Claudia and I) We haven’t had the heart to take them somewhere where they might be put down. 801.572.1233 Call and let Mary or Claudia know if there's any way that you can help take care of these kittens.
Sunday, May 24, 2009
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
SunCrestResidents.org Meeting
SunCrestResidents.org will be having and informational meeting on Tuesday, May 19th from 7:00-8:30 pm at the SunCrest Information Center.
Agenda items include:
meeting your voting delegate candidates and getting to know them a little better,
cell tower status,
Comcast update,
community events updates,
HB 349-SunCrest students are NOT transfer students to Alpine District, regardless of which county you live in
and more.
Agenda items include:
meeting your voting delegate candidates and getting to know them a little better,
cell tower status,
Comcast update,
community events updates,
HB 349-SunCrest students are NOT transfer students to Alpine District, regardless of which county you live in
and more.
Voting Delegates
From Community Manager, Tod Bean
SunCrest Homeowners,
Every year SunCrest homeowners elect Voting Delegate(s) from each neighborhood (Oak Vista, Eagle Crest, The Pointe, Mercer Reserve, Deer Ridge, SouthField, Stoneleigh Heights, The Cove, Tallwoods, The Cottages @ Eagle Point, Canyon Heights, Eagle Ridge). These Delegates are elected by you, other homeowners and Lot owners of SunCrest. Delegate Nomination Applications were mailed to each home/lot owner of SunCrest but the OA would like to provide as many options as possible to make it easy to register. Please note the application deadline is Friday, May 8th at or before 5:00 pm. If you would like the OA to email you an application, please email Community Manger, Tod Bean at tbean@ccmcnet.com. You can also fax your application to 801.572.9349, return by email, or drop the form off at the Information Center before the deadline.
Delegates are elected for every 50 Lots and all neighborhood Lots are rounded to the nearest 50. For example, if there are 49 lots there is 1 Voting Delegate; if there are 75 Lots, there is 1 Voting Delegate; if there are 76 Lots, there is 2 Voting Delegates. It should also be noted that alternate Voting Delegates will be elected for each neighborhood in the event a Voting Delegate is absent because Delegates must be present in order to vote. Alternate Voting Delegates are selected by the runners-up. Responsibilities of Voting Delegates include introducing yourself to current residents, new residents, voting/polling by the OA or Board of Directors on association matters, electing homeowner(s) to the Board of Directors when a seat is open and representing your neighborhood in the best interest of the Community.
After all Voting Delegate applications are received, SunCrest OA will send out a ballot which will list all homeowners wanting to become your Voting Delegate. This Ballot will be mailed during the week of May 11, 2009 to all home/lot owners. This Ballot must be received by SunCrest OA no later than May 22, 2009. However, before you cast your vote it is recommended that you attend a meeting conducted by SunCrestresidents.org to “Meet the Delegates Night” on Tuesday, May 19th at 7:00 pm at the Information Center. It is recommended that all Delegates attend this meeting to introduce yourself, what neighborhood your represent and quickly explain why you would like to become a Voting Delegate.
All elected Voting Delegates will be notified immediately following the Annual Meeting which will be conducted on Wednesday, June 3rd at 6:00 pm at the Draper City Hall Council Chambers.
If you have any questions regarding the Voting Delegates, application, duties, etc., please do not hesitate to call or email!
Thank you in advance for your desire to become involved in your community!
Tod Bean
Community Manager
Capital Consultants Management Corporation
Suncrest Owners Association
2016 E. Village Green Circle
Draper, UT 84020
P) 801-572-1233
Email: tbean@ccmcnet.com
SunCrest Homeowners,
Every year SunCrest homeowners elect Voting Delegate(s) from each neighborhood (Oak Vista, Eagle Crest, The Pointe, Mercer Reserve, Deer Ridge, SouthField, Stoneleigh Heights, The Cove, Tallwoods, The Cottages @ Eagle Point, Canyon Heights, Eagle Ridge). These Delegates are elected by you, other homeowners and Lot owners of SunCrest. Delegate Nomination Applications were mailed to each home/lot owner of SunCrest but the OA would like to provide as many options as possible to make it easy to register. Please note the application deadline is Friday, May 8th at or before 5:00 pm. If you would like the OA to email you an application, please email Community Manger, Tod Bean at tbean@ccmcnet.com. You can also fax your application to 801.572.9349, return by email, or drop the form off at the Information Center before the deadline.
Delegates are elected for every 50 Lots and all neighborhood Lots are rounded to the nearest 50. For example, if there are 49 lots there is 1 Voting Delegate; if there are 75 Lots, there is 1 Voting Delegate; if there are 76 Lots, there is 2 Voting Delegates. It should also be noted that alternate Voting Delegates will be elected for each neighborhood in the event a Voting Delegate is absent because Delegates must be present in order to vote. Alternate Voting Delegates are selected by the runners-up. Responsibilities of Voting Delegates include introducing yourself to current residents, new residents, voting/polling by the OA or Board of Directors on association matters, electing homeowner(s) to the Board of Directors when a seat is open and representing your neighborhood in the best interest of the Community.
After all Voting Delegate applications are received, SunCrest OA will send out a ballot which will list all homeowners wanting to become your Voting Delegate. This Ballot will be mailed during the week of May 11, 2009 to all home/lot owners. This Ballot must be received by SunCrest OA no later than May 22, 2009. However, before you cast your vote it is recommended that you attend a meeting conducted by SunCrestresidents.org to “Meet the Delegates Night” on Tuesday, May 19th at 7:00 pm at the Information Center. It is recommended that all Delegates attend this meeting to introduce yourself, what neighborhood your represent and quickly explain why you would like to become a Voting Delegate.
All elected Voting Delegates will be notified immediately following the Annual Meeting which will be conducted on Wednesday, June 3rd at 6:00 pm at the Draper City Hall Council Chambers.
If you have any questions regarding the Voting Delegates, application, duties, etc., please do not hesitate to call or email!
Thank you in advance for your desire to become involved in your community!
Tod Bean
Community Manager
Capital Consultants Management Corporation
Suncrest Owners Association
2016 E. Village Green Circle
Draper, UT 84020
P) 801-572-1233
Email: tbean@ccmcnet.com
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Comcast Rumors
Regarding the new Comcast contract, there have been some pretty extraordinary rumors floating around, one of them being that if Comcast cuts off service due to non-payment of OA dues, the individual can just contact Comcast privately and have their service set up that way. Mary Chamberlain of the OA checked into that rumor, and this is the recap of her conversation with Comcast:
I just wanted to let you know that I just had a nice long chat with Lisa from Comcast. I told her of some residents' claims that they can set up their own service with Comcast and that Comcast reps have stated that they can do that. Lisa said no-absolutely not. If a Resident lives in Sun Crest, Comcast is unable to set them up with basic services without billing it under the bulk agreement. She said even if someone is told something different with customer service, they will not be able to set it up as an individual account if they try. She said some residentts do have upgraded movie channels and DVR services under their own names, but basic service is under the Sun Crest bulk agreement. How ironic that some residents accepts the Comcast services, but vehemently refuse to pay for them. Lisa also stated that once we request to have a resident's bulk services shut off, the entire box goes dead -- meaning it will turn off everything, including DVR, movies, and internet. It's as easy as sending an e-mail that a resident is not paying their OA dues, and the services are shut off.
I just wanted to let you know that I just had a nice long chat with Lisa from Comcast. I told her of some residents' claims that they can set up their own service with Comcast and that Comcast reps have stated that they can do that. Lisa said no-absolutely not. If a Resident lives in Sun Crest, Comcast is unable to set them up with basic services without billing it under the bulk agreement. She said even if someone is told something different with customer service, they will not be able to set it up as an individual account if they try. She said some residentts do have upgraded movie channels and DVR services under their own names, but basic service is under the Sun Crest bulk agreement. How ironic that some residents accepts the Comcast services, but vehemently refuse to pay for them. Lisa also stated that once we request to have a resident's bulk services shut off, the entire box goes dead -- meaning it will turn off everything, including DVR, movies, and internet. It's as easy as sending an e-mail that a resident is not paying their OA dues, and the services are shut off.
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Good News! Comcast Update
From Barbara Blackmer, OA Board Member
Comcast
I am very happy to report that this morning, the bankruptcy judge approved the assignment of the Comcast bulk services agreement to the OA. This means that residents will continue to get cable TV and high-speed internet service at the low rate given in the OA's 2009 budget ($35/month). By contrast, Comcast met with us a few months ago, informed us that they had no intention of honoring the current contract and would strenuously oppose our efforts to have the contract assigned to us, and then offered the OA a new contract at nearly double that rate -- so being able to assume the current contract represents a great savings for SunCrest residents. Unlike some of our past dealings with Comcast, this morning's legal proceeding was amicable and agreeable, with no objections being offered to any of the proceedings. Tod Bean was present, to testify that the OA could indeed meet any financial obligations to Comcast. Barbara Blackmer was in attendance representing the homeowners, also Scott Blackmer was present as an observer. A representative of Zions indicated that Zions itself would be taking no position on the issue.
Yesterday, we met with the Trustee for the bankruptcy estate and representatives from Comcast in what was essentially an auction for the current contract. We had initially offered $10,000 to the estate, which was immediately countered by Comcast with an offer of $15,000. However, we offered $16,000 yesterday. Comcast then conceded, informed the Trustee that they would no longer oppose the assignment of the contract to the OA, and volunteered that they would continue to honor the contract. While this $16,000 may seem a substantial sum to offer in an auction, compare it to the original contract we were offered by Comcast, which would have cost us at least an additional $26,700 per month going forward indefinitely (if we had accepted their initial offer and not pursued our legal right to assume the contract). Our offer today does include payment for any unpaid past services provided by Comcast, as long as they can substantially verify this in a detailed statement. As the OA has carefully preserved all funds collected for that purpose, we can readily pay our bills, and pay the Trustee the auction amount. Even though the work of pursuing this contract took many months, there will be no special assessment to residents required in connection with this negotiation and litigation.
Under the terms of the contract, SunCrest OA is guaranteed “most-favored customer” status, a cap on annual rate increases, and essentially unlimited renewability. Residents remain free to purchase additional services from Comcast, of course, or to purchase alternative services from other providers. Doing so has no impact on your monthly dues to the OA.
After comparing this extremely favorable rate with other alternatives for high-speed internet and basic cable, we feel confident that we got the best possible deal for SunCrest residents. Tod Bean is to be commended for his hard work and perseverance in pursuing this contract; despite Comcast's initial reluctance to deal with us, discouragements and setbacks, we held to the vision that this contract should and could be assigned to the OA and provide long-term benefits to all owners within SunCrest. This morning, a federal judge agreed with us and so ordered.
Another feature of the contract for which we fought long and hard is the ability to suspend service to those residents who do not pay their OA assessments. This corrects the problem that those of us who pay our fees have been forced to subsidize TV and internet for the minority who do not. Importantly, we also got Comcast and the court to agree to a proviso in the court order specifying that residents cannot be charged more for service than Comcast is actually charging per household. As many of you know, in the past SunCrest LLC charged us roughly 40% more than it was actually paying Comcast. This proviso should protect us from any such conduct by a new developer.
Lastly, today's proceedings included the release of all claims from the bankruptcy estate, the now-defunct SunCrest LLC, Comcast, and the SunCrest OA. SunCrest LLC had entered a claim against SunCrest OA for a larger amount than that actually owed to Comcast (the 40% increase), and that claim is now formally released. We are no longer liable or potentially liable for any actions or amounts involved in the bankruptcy.
In a world of almost constant bad news and bleak financial outlook, I see this as a bright spot. Receiving high-speed internet and basic cable for less than half of what most folks pay can only add to the value of each home and the overall value of this community.
-- Barbara Blackmer
Comcast
I am very happy to report that this morning, the bankruptcy judge approved the assignment of the Comcast bulk services agreement to the OA. This means that residents will continue to get cable TV and high-speed internet service at the low rate given in the OA's 2009 budget ($35/month). By contrast, Comcast met with us a few months ago, informed us that they had no intention of honoring the current contract and would strenuously oppose our efforts to have the contract assigned to us, and then offered the OA a new contract at nearly double that rate -- so being able to assume the current contract represents a great savings for SunCrest residents. Unlike some of our past dealings with Comcast, this morning's legal proceeding was amicable and agreeable, with no objections being offered to any of the proceedings. Tod Bean was present, to testify that the OA could indeed meet any financial obligations to Comcast. Barbara Blackmer was in attendance representing the homeowners, also Scott Blackmer was present as an observer. A representative of Zions indicated that Zions itself would be taking no position on the issue.
Yesterday, we met with the Trustee for the bankruptcy estate and representatives from Comcast in what was essentially an auction for the current contract. We had initially offered $10,000 to the estate, which was immediately countered by Comcast with an offer of $15,000. However, we offered $16,000 yesterday. Comcast then conceded, informed the Trustee that they would no longer oppose the assignment of the contract to the OA, and volunteered that they would continue to honor the contract. While this $16,000 may seem a substantial sum to offer in an auction, compare it to the original contract we were offered by Comcast, which would have cost us at least an additional $26,700 per month going forward indefinitely (if we had accepted their initial offer and not pursued our legal right to assume the contract). Our offer today does include payment for any unpaid past services provided by Comcast, as long as they can substantially verify this in a detailed statement. As the OA has carefully preserved all funds collected for that purpose, we can readily pay our bills, and pay the Trustee the auction amount. Even though the work of pursuing this contract took many months, there will be no special assessment to residents required in connection with this negotiation and litigation.
Under the terms of the contract, SunCrest OA is guaranteed “most-favored customer” status, a cap on annual rate increases, and essentially unlimited renewability. Residents remain free to purchase additional services from Comcast, of course, or to purchase alternative services from other providers. Doing so has no impact on your monthly dues to the OA.
After comparing this extremely favorable rate with other alternatives for high-speed internet and basic cable, we feel confident that we got the best possible deal for SunCrest residents. Tod Bean is to be commended for his hard work and perseverance in pursuing this contract; despite Comcast's initial reluctance to deal with us, discouragements and setbacks, we held to the vision that this contract should and could be assigned to the OA and provide long-term benefits to all owners within SunCrest. This morning, a federal judge agreed with us and so ordered.
Another feature of the contract for which we fought long and hard is the ability to suspend service to those residents who do not pay their OA assessments. This corrects the problem that those of us who pay our fees have been forced to subsidize TV and internet for the minority who do not. Importantly, we also got Comcast and the court to agree to a proviso in the court order specifying that residents cannot be charged more for service than Comcast is actually charging per household. As many of you know, in the past SunCrest LLC charged us roughly 40% more than it was actually paying Comcast. This proviso should protect us from any such conduct by a new developer.
Lastly, today's proceedings included the release of all claims from the bankruptcy estate, the now-defunct SunCrest LLC, Comcast, and the SunCrest OA. SunCrest LLC had entered a claim against SunCrest OA for a larger amount than that actually owed to Comcast (the 40% increase), and that claim is now formally released. We are no longer liable or potentially liable for any actions or amounts involved in the bankruptcy.
In a world of almost constant bad news and bleak financial outlook, I see this as a bright spot. Receiving high-speed internet and basic cable for less than half of what most folks pay can only add to the value of each home and the overall value of this community.
-- Barbara Blackmer
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Covenants Committee Member Needed for SunCrest OA
SunCrest Owners Association is searching for a resident that desires to become a member of the Covenants Committee. This committee is a compilation of peers and is designed to address any grievances (fines, violations, landscape issues, fencing issues, etc.) from fellow members. While the Board makes the final ruling, it should be recognized that issues being heard by other members lends credibility to any decision that may come before the Declarant Board. The Covenants Committee meets every 1st Thursday of each month at 3:30 pm at the Information Center.
If you are interested, please email Tod Bean, Community Manager at tbean@ccmcnet.com with a letter explaining why you would like to be a part of this group.
If you have any questions, please feel free to email or call me at 801.572.1233. Thank you in advance for your commitment to SunCrest!
Tod Bean
Community Manager
Capital Consultants Management Corporation
Suncrest Owners Association
2016 E. Village Green Circle
Draper, UT 84020
P) 801-572-1233
Email: tbean@ccmcnet.com
Visit our website: www.ccmcnet.com
If you are interested, please email Tod Bean, Community Manager at tbean@ccmcnet.com with a letter explaining why you would like to be a part of this group.
If you have any questions, please feel free to email or call me at 801.572.1233. Thank you in advance for your commitment to SunCrest!
Tod Bean
Community Manager
Capital Consultants Management Corporation
Suncrest Owners Association
2016 E. Village Green Circle
Draper, UT 84020
P) 801-572-1233
Email: tbean@ccmcnet.com
Visit our website: www.ccmcnet.com
Where, Oh Where Has My Little Dog Gone?
FOUND DOG:
The dog is a medium (20-30 lbs) size Terrier (I think), mainly black with some gray and white. With a brown leather collar.
Found on Suncrest Drive in front of Eagle Ridge Estates.
Melissa Walton
801-414-5486
Waltonjayson@yahoo.com
The dog is a medium (20-30 lbs) size Terrier (I think), mainly black with some gray and white. With a brown leather collar.
Found on Suncrest Drive in front of Eagle Ridge Estates.
Melissa Walton
801-414-5486
Waltonjayson@yahoo.com
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