Alta Sierra Property Owners Association

ASPOA Board accomplishments, vacancies

Kathy Carey — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 18:09:18 +0000

Several board members and directors are stepping down after three years of service to the community:
>> Al Schafer, President
>> John Noone, Propane director
>> Donna Lee, Youth coordinator
>> Karen Robbins, Secretary
>> Rich Daniels, Treasurer

The community thanks them, and those directors who are staying on, for their service.
The accomplishments over the last three years are many:
• Redesigned front entry on Hwy. 49 and Alta Sierra
• New rock sign and landscaping at Dog Bar and Alta Sierra
• Neighborhood watch revitalized and expanded
• 8% increase in membership
• Alta Sierran newspaper revamped
• Annual Membership Picnic reinstated
• Donations to youth programs
• Yard waste program
• Negotiated reduced pricing with Ferrellgas for members

The $25 membership fee to the ASPOA is a small price to pay for the above services, the savings offered by being a member are far greater. Join the ASPOA and consider filling one of the vacancies on the board.

(Article originally appeared in the Alta Sierran, Dec 2009.)

Why do we have a community association?

Kathy Carey — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 17:58:39 +0000

By Allen Schafer
ASPOA President, 2009

The Alta Sierra Homeowners Association (ASPOA) is an incorporated entity which was created in 1971 to promote, preserve, and beautify the area referred to at that time as the Alta Sierra Development. Nearly 40 years old, the volunteer-run organization is also charged with the enforcement of deed restrictions.
The Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&R’s).
ASPOA has also incorporated the “Architectural Review Committee,” which was established by the State in 1968, to oversee the general quality of residences and grounds in the area.
ASPOA does not look for problems, but responds to concerns voiced by our residents. We have established communications with most County agencies to assist in regulating violations.
ASPOA has accepted the responsibilities of collecting debris from many of our roadways, of picking up deer carcasses, of removing yard waste to reduce fire hazards, of installing attractive entryways, of editing a monthly newspaper and Web site to support local communications, and providing other services that are enjoyed by our residents, whether members of ASPOA or not.
Directors and chairpersons meet on the first Monday of the month at the Alta Sierra Country Club conference room at 9 a.m. All residents are invited to participate.

(Article first appeared in the Alta Sierran, Dec 2009.)

Board Minutes - Highlights Oct 2009

Kathy Carey — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 07:55:44 +0000

The ASPOA Board of Directors met on October 5, 2009 at the Alta Sierra Country Club in Grass Valley, CA. • The Landscaping Maintenance committee will begin planning on improvement of the Alta Sierra sign at the Lime Kiln entrance. Ideas and drawings will be presented to the Board in the near future. • The Board will [...]

Board Minutes - (no highlights for Sep)

Kathy Carey — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 07:45:57 +0000

Board Minutes - Highlights Aug 2009

Kathy Carey — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 01:17:08 +0000

The ASPOA Board met on August 3, 2009 at the Alta Sierra Country Club in Grass Valley.
The Board welcomed Anita DuPratt, who will be Chairperson of our Trails Maintenance Committee. She gave a brief personal history, which will appear in detail in the next Alta Sierran. (more…)

Board Minutes - (no highlights for June & July)

Kathy Carey — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 00:59:34 +0000

Board Minutes - Highlights May 2009

Kathy Carey — Mon, 11 May 2009 23:26:42 +0000

The ASPOA Board of Directors met ay 9:00 am on May 4, 2009 at the Alta Sierra Country Club. Board members discussed a number of topics.
Preparations are completed for the annual Yard Waste Collection weekend on May 16 and 17. See the post below this one for all the info. (more…)

Yard Waste Collection Weekend: May 16-17!

Kathy Carey — Tue, 05 May 2009 06:26:59 +0000

Yard Waste Collection Weekend is Here!

ASPOA’s popular Annual Yard Waste Collection will be held on Saturday, May 16 and Sunday, May 17 at the NID reservoir site on Francis Way near Ragan Drive. Enter at the northern gate which will be open between 8 AM and 3 PM each day. This program is a cooperative effort of ASPOA, the County of Nevada, our Consolidated Fire District, Nevada Irrigation District, Waste Management, and the Fire Safe Council (FSC). The waste is processed into fuel for power plants or mulch for highway landscaping.

The program is available to all residents, and is free to ASPOA members. Non-members will pay $10 per day for the drop-offs since the FSC’s grants may not assist in funding our event this year. Neighbors are invited to deliver their clean debris (no nails or thorny shrubs) to be unloaded at the site by our crews. Green waste may include leaves, branches, limbs, clean root balls, or firewood. Only hand-stacked loads will be accepted at the site; a tarp placed below the debris will expedite the unloading by our crews. Plastic debris bags may be damaged and will be returned to owners for disposal.

Additional information on the event may be obtained by contacting Al Schafer at 271-0766 or afsarch@sbcglobal.net.

Board Minutes - Highlights April

Kathy Carey — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 07:10:15 +0000

The ASPOA Board met on April 6, 2009 at the Alta Sierra Country Club in Grass Valley at 9:00 AM. The new and improved Alta Sierran not only has a new look, but we now have a classified section. The new “Welcome Rock” at the entrance to Alta Sierra at Dog Bar will soon get new [...]

Board Minutes - Highlights March

Kathy Carey — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 05:12:05 +0000

The regular ASPOA Board meeting was held on Mar. 2, 2009 at the Alta Sierra Country Club in Grass Valley. Minutes from the Feb 2009 Board meeting were approved and committee reports were given. Trail maintenance for our existing Alta Sierra trails was discussed. It was decided that we will have a Volunteer Day in [...]