Our Representatives have remained the same, and their contact info is:
SL County: Rep. Greg Hughes
541-6127 greghughes@utah.gov
UT County: Rep. John Dougall
492-1365 repjohndougall@gmail.com
Over the past couple of years, we have all seen how important it is to have legislators who are responsive and solution-oriented.
If you are new to the area, you may not realize that in 2007, one of the unintended consequences of the Jordan School District split was that everyone in SunCrest, including Southfield, Mercer Reserve, The Cottages etc. would have been part of the new district. As such, we would have had to drive our children up and over the mountain, to the Chevron station, to put our kids on a bus to Sandy. Our two representatives worked hard to pass legislation that allowed those who wanted their children in Alpine School District, to remain there, and for those who wished to be included in the Jordan District to be able to do so.
Thursday, November 6, 2008
Let's Keep Our Snow to Ourselves
One of our residents just posted this message:
"I would appreciate Suncrest residents NOT snowblowing their snow onto the streets. It's really dangerous for some cars to hit this huge pile of snow and spin out. It's hard for cars to get thru that snow. PLEASE DO NOT SNOWBLOW OUT INTO THE STREETS. Thank you."
Please be considerate of everyone in the community by NOT snowblowing the snow into the streets. The plows are usually done by the time the snowblowers come out so there's nobody to come along and clean it up. It makes a dangerous layer of ice on the streets.
"I would appreciate Suncrest residents NOT snowblowing their snow onto the streets. It's really dangerous for some cars to hit this huge pile of snow and spin out. It's hard for cars to get thru that snow. PLEASE DO NOT SNOWBLOW OUT INTO THE STREETS. Thank you."
Please be considerate of everyone in the community by NOT snowblowing the snow into the streets. The plows are usually done by the time the snowblowers come out so there's nobody to come along and clean it up. It makes a dangerous layer of ice on the streets.
Saturday, November 1, 2008
Corner Canyon Closure
Thanks Nate Kingdon for sending in this post:
To all,
Corner Canyon is closed from Bear Creek on the north to Clarks on the south.
We have put up signs and tape and bikers are still going around. Helicopters will be flying tomorrow morning. Anyone caught will be cited. The helicopter will be flying several tons of wood straw per load. If any of you could pass along this info on blogs or sites or anyplace someone may read it I would appreciate it. The canyon should be open by Monday. If you have any questions let me know. I will be working tomorrow.
Thanks,
Greg Hilbig
Draper City
Corner Canyon, Trails, and Open Space Specialist greg.hilbig@draper.ut.us
(801) 831-6435
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I just spoke with Greg Hilbig at Draper City for a further explanation of what was open and what was closed. Greg confirmed that Clarks IS open this weekend. As long as we don¹t ride further North of Clarks. No Ghost Falls!
He is ok if we climb and descend Clarks.
Nate Kingdon
To all,
Corner Canyon is closed from Bear Creek on the north to Clarks on the south.
We have put up signs and tape and bikers are still going around. Helicopters will be flying tomorrow morning. Anyone caught will be cited. The helicopter will be flying several tons of wood straw per load. If any of you could pass along this info on blogs or sites or anyplace someone may read it I would appreciate it. The canyon should be open by Monday. If you have any questions let me know. I will be working tomorrow.
Thanks,
Greg Hilbig
Draper City
Corner Canyon, Trails, and Open Space Specialist greg.hilbig@draper.ut.us
(801) 831-6435
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I just spoke with Greg Hilbig at Draper City for a further explanation of what was open and what was closed. Greg confirmed that Clarks IS open this weekend. As long as we don¹t ride further North of Clarks. No Ghost Falls!
He is ok if we climb and descend Clarks.
Nate Kingdon
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Highlights from SunCrest Meeting w/City
Notes Provided by Amy Baird
Snow Plow Policy
- Brochures handed out from Draper City Public Works. Detailing snow removal for SunCrest.
- Suncrest has 3 designated snow plows and drivers. We will be receiving the big red snow blower on January 1st.
- For road closure reports please call Draper City police 840-4000
- There will be a permanent lighted display sign on Traverse Ridge, across from Mike Weir Dr. and there will be a portable sign at bottom of Suncrest Dr. This will display important information such as road closures.
- UFA asked that we adopt the closest fire hydrant to us. If they are buried in snow more than two days, even if they get it unburied the water may not come out.
- Snow fences are being discussed to help with snow drifts in problem areas
TRSSD: The purpose is to provide services to citizens in SunCrest. We are only chraged for things that are in excess of everyone else in Draper, due to geography and topography.
- funding is paid through property tax
- financials are issued independently and monthly
- money is allocated to a separate account from Draper City
- the rate of tax is based on how many homeowners paying.
- the money is used for Staffing, snowplows, facilities, salt, gas, maintenance, street repair due to extreme weather, and street light repair.
- Last winter from Nov. 4 - Apr. 14 we had 20,354 of man hours doing snow removal
- Last winter we spent $1,019,804 towards snow removal.
Salt Dome: A facility that will hold salt and repair snow equipment
- The salt dome won't actually look like a big dome, but more like our fire house.
- Several options looked at for placing the facility in SunCrest.
- Further planning of location and building needed and possible building to start summer 2009.
Amy Baird
The Cove
Snow Plow Policy
- Brochures handed out from Draper City Public Works. Detailing snow removal for SunCrest.
- Suncrest has 3 designated snow plows and drivers. We will be receiving the big red snow blower on January 1st.
- For road closure reports please call Draper City police 840-4000
- There will be a permanent lighted display sign on Traverse Ridge, across from Mike Weir Dr. and there will be a portable sign at bottom of Suncrest Dr. This will display important information such as road closures.
- UFA asked that we adopt the closest fire hydrant to us. If they are buried in snow more than two days, even if they get it unburied the water may not come out.
- Snow fences are being discussed to help with snow drifts in problem areas
TRSSD: The purpose is to provide services to citizens in SunCrest. We are only chraged for things that are in excess of everyone else in Draper, due to geography and topography.
- funding is paid through property tax
- financials are issued independently and monthly
- money is allocated to a separate account from Draper City
- the rate of tax is based on how many homeowners paying.
- the money is used for Staffing, snowplows, facilities, salt, gas, maintenance, street repair due to extreme weather, and street light repair.
- Last winter from Nov. 4 - Apr. 14 we had 20,354 of man hours doing snow removal
- Last winter we spent $1,019,804 towards snow removal.
Salt Dome: A facility that will hold salt and repair snow equipment
- The salt dome won't actually look like a big dome, but more like our fire house.
- Several options looked at for placing the facility in SunCrest.
- Further planning of location and building needed and possible building to start summer 2009.
Amy Baird
The Cove
Highlights of SunCrest Meeting-Denise Borst
Hi everyone- I attended the Draper City Council Meeting last night and wanted to pass on some of the highlights. The meeting was held right here in SunCrest at the Community Center and was very well attended, almost exclusively by SunCrest residents.
The topics of discussion all pertained to issues regarding our community.
David Decker, the Public Works Director, gave an overview of the Draper City Snow Removal Guide and policies. Each postal customer will soon be receiving a brochure outlining the city's policies and the homeowner's responsibilities.
The fire chief requested that the homeowners "adopt a fire hydrant". It is very important that the fire hydrants remain free of snow in case of a fire. If you live in a cul de sac and you have a fire hydrant that gets blocked by snow that is pushed to the end of the cul de sac by the snowplow, contact the Public Works department at 801-576-6517 and they will send someone to clear the area around the fire hydrant.
You may have noticed that there are 2 large metal poles going up at the intersection of Mike Weir Dr and Traverse Ridge. This will be an electronic sign which will provide information regarding road conditions along Traverse Ridge. A portable sign will also be placed on the Utah County side to provide road condition along Suncrest Drive.
Danyce Steck,the Finance Director, gave a comprehensive overview of the Traverse Ridge Special Services District (TRSSD). There is a monthly report on how the special tax funds are allocated and spent which is posted on the Draper City website: www.draper.ut.us.
The proposed site for a Salt Dome to be placed in SunCrest was discussed by David Decker. The city is looking at several options and the final decision will be made by the City Council following their investigation into the viability of each site. They hope to identify the site by January and have it completed by next summer.
The reason that a Salt Dome is going to be placed in SunCrest is that the largest part of our expense for snow removal is for fuel. Currently, snowplow drivers have to go back down the hill each time they need to replenish the salt on the plows.
An update on the SunCrest Development was given by Assistant City Manager, David Dobbins. He stated that the city council is in discussions with the potential SunCrest developer. Any new developer will have to abide by the development agreement. David also stated that the potential developer is asking for changes to the development agreement. Discussion regarding any changes will be conducted at a public meeting. Keep an eye on the City Council agendas for any such discussion. City Council meets every Tuesday night in the Council Chamber at 7pm, you can check the Draper City website for agenda information.
Denise Borst
Eagle Crest
The topics of discussion all pertained to issues regarding our community.
David Decker, the Public Works Director, gave an overview of the Draper City Snow Removal Guide and policies. Each postal customer will soon be receiving a brochure outlining the city's policies and the homeowner's responsibilities.
The fire chief requested that the homeowners "adopt a fire hydrant". It is very important that the fire hydrants remain free of snow in case of a fire. If you live in a cul de sac and you have a fire hydrant that gets blocked by snow that is pushed to the end of the cul de sac by the snowplow, contact the Public Works department at 801-576-6517 and they will send someone to clear the area around the fire hydrant.
You may have noticed that there are 2 large metal poles going up at the intersection of Mike Weir Dr and Traverse Ridge. This will be an electronic sign which will provide information regarding road conditions along Traverse Ridge. A portable sign will also be placed on the Utah County side to provide road condition along Suncrest Drive.
Danyce Steck,the Finance Director, gave a comprehensive overview of the Traverse Ridge Special Services District (TRSSD). There is a monthly report on how the special tax funds are allocated and spent which is posted on the Draper City website: www.draper.ut.us.
The proposed site for a Salt Dome to be placed in SunCrest was discussed by David Decker. The city is looking at several options and the final decision will be made by the City Council following their investigation into the viability of each site. They hope to identify the site by January and have it completed by next summer.
The reason that a Salt Dome is going to be placed in SunCrest is that the largest part of our expense for snow removal is for fuel. Currently, snowplow drivers have to go back down the hill each time they need to replenish the salt on the plows.
An update on the SunCrest Development was given by Assistant City Manager, David Dobbins. He stated that the city council is in discussions with the potential SunCrest developer. Any new developer will have to abide by the development agreement. David also stated that the potential developer is asking for changes to the development agreement. Discussion regarding any changes will be conducted at a public meeting. Keep an eye on the City Council agendas for any such discussion. City Council meets every Tuesday night in the Council Chamber at 7pm, you can check the Draper City website for agenda information.
Denise Borst
Eagle Crest
Thursday, October 2, 2008
Draper City Town Hall Meeting IN SUNCREST
Community Meeting at Suncrest-RSVP requested!!
When we met with city officials a few months ago, SunCrestResidents.org requested a Town Hall meeting in SunCrest to address some concerns specific to our community. That meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, October 14th.
From the Draper City Web site: "We invite Suncrest residents to join us for this informative meeting. The meeting will begin at 6:30 pm with a tour of the new fire station. Other topics that will be discussed at this meeting include: Snow Removal, Salt Dome, TRSSD Finances, and Cell Phone Tower. The meeting will be held at the community center."
This is our chance to have some quality time with our elected officials, to ask questions, and make suggestions, so mark this date on your calendar and PLEASE RSVP to delainatonks@comcast.net or 495.9559so we have an idea of how many will be coming.
When we met with city officials a few months ago, SunCrestResidents.org requested a Town Hall meeting in SunCrest to address some concerns specific to our community. That meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, October 14th.
From the Draper City Web site: "We invite Suncrest residents to join us for this informative meeting. The meeting will begin at 6:30 pm with a tour of the new fire station. Other topics that will be discussed at this meeting include: Snow Removal, Salt Dome, TRSSD Finances, and Cell Phone Tower. The meeting will be held at the community center."
This is our chance to have some quality time with our elected officials, to ask questions, and make suggestions, so mark this date on your calendar and PLEASE RSVP to delainatonks@comcast.net or 495.9559so we have an idea of how many will be coming.
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
District 51 Debate October 9th
Utah House of Representatives
District 51 (everyone in SL County SunCrest)
Debate
Greg Hughes and Lisa Johnson
will answer the questions that you want to know about issues facing Utah:
Health Care Reform
Education
Ethics
Transportation
State Budget
The Economy
Learn who you want to vote for!
October 9th @ 7 p.m.
Willow Springs Elementary
13288 S. Lone Rock Drive (465 East)
Draper
hosted by the Alta area PTA
District 51 (everyone in SL County SunCrest)
Debate
Greg Hughes and Lisa Johnson
will answer the questions that you want to know about issues facing Utah:
Health Care Reform
Education
Ethics
Transportation
State Budget
The Economy
Learn who you want to vote for!
October 9th @ 7 p.m.
Willow Springs Elementary
13288 S. Lone Rock Drive (465 East)
Draper
hosted by the Alta area PTA
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