 ” Charbonneau Country Club TO All Charbonneau residents FROM Kathy Harp, CCC Vice President & Architectural chair At the CCC monthly meeting held this week, the CCC Board unanimously passed the following new Architectural Standards. These were also approved by Country Club Architectural Committee (CCAC) which is comprised of the Architectural chairs of each HOA. These standards will go into effect immediately and will be included in the new resident’s directory which is mailed out each spring. Fire Safety Wood-burning outdoor fire pits and fire devices must meet stringent screening standards to control smoke and embers and be specifically permitted by both the local HOA and CCC Architectural Control Committee. Outdoor unscreened wood-fueled fires are prohibited. All fire devices must meet the following safety standards regardless of fuel type: 1. Screens must prevent embers from escaping. 2. Demonstration of satisfactory ember containment and equipment operation may be required. 3. Changes of ownership will require new approval of wood burning devices. 4. Nearby decks, fences or buildings must be protected by adequate distance and/or non-flammable materials. 5. Complaints will require investigation and possible re-approval of equipment operation. 6. Adequate fire-extinguishing equipment must be immediately available. 7. All fires must be constantly attended. 8. Fire residue must remain within the approved device until completely extinguished. 9. Indoor fireplaces must also have adequate spark-arresting features on chimneys. The latest information on Burn Bans can be found at the Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue website (tvfr.com). Permanent Generators Proper installation of generators is critical in order to avoid a fire, damage to electrical equipment, injury, and death. Poisoning from carbon monoxide due to unventilated exhaust is possible. A CO detector can warn you when carbon monoxide is present in a dwelling or other occupied space. CO detectors should be installed in the home and tested monthly. Generators should never be installed indoors or near windows or intake vents outdoors or where water puddles. Keep plenty of space open around the generator for air flow. The following guidelines must be followed when adding a permanent generator to the outside of your home: Homeowners must submit a request to both the local HOA and the Executive Committee of CCAC using forms available on the CCC webpage. Generators should be installed at least 18” from your home. If it is not designed like an air conditioning unit to be permanently outdoors, it should be under an open canopy. It must also have architectural esthetic approval and be away from public view. Generators must be placed on a surface where water cannot puddle around it. Clackamas County noise ordinances must be followed. Installation of a permanent generator requires an electrical permit which insures an inspection by Clackamas County. An approved copy of this permit should be kept on file with the local HOA. Portable generators should closely follow all safety recommendations from manufacturers. On another note…. The CCC Board has adopted a new Code of Conduct: The Charbonneau Country Club requests that all residents, guests, and the general public be respectful of others and avoid language or actions that may offend other club participants. The club reserves the right ask anyone who is exhibiting inappropriate, abusive, or offensive behavior to leave the premises. CCC EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS/PUBLIC SAFETY NEIGHBOR CARE BULLETIN 09/08/2021 Your Mental Health Matters! So Does Air Quality Didn’t we all think that by now we would be holding hands and singing Kumbaya?? Instead, we are back to wearing masks indoors and in some cases, outdoors! Oregon Health Authority shared these practical, simple tips to help us all face yet another surge and at the same time keep our mental health balanced. Tips for reducing anxiety Take care of your body. Take deep breaths, stretch or meditate. Try to eat healthy, well-balanced meals, exercise regularly, get plenty of sleep, and avoid alcohol and drugs. Make time to unwind and remind yourself that strong feelings will fade. Take breaks from watching, reading or listening to news stories. It can be upsetting to hear about the crisis and see images repeatedly. Try to do some other activities you enjoy. Connect with others using technology. Share your concerns and how you are feeling with a friend or family member. Maintain healthy relationships. Maintain a sense of hope and positive thinking as much as possible. Air Quality (AQ) in Wilsonville: has so far, remained at GOOD levels but we know this can change. Here is a website link that can give you both current AQ levels and the forecast: https://www.iqair.com/us/usa/oregon/wilsonville. Here are the tips from the CDC on things to do when AQ is poor: Cloth masks and disposable surgical masks do NOT keep out smoke particles only N-95 masks do. STAY INDOORS as much as possible. There are two effective options for improving air filtration in the home: 1. 1.Upgrading the central air system filter, but this is a little complicated, not all systems will accommodate higher grade filters. HOWEVER: The filter used in the central heating/cooling system of the home can effectively reduce indoor particle concentrations when the system is operating or when only the fan is turned on. So run your system in the “ON” position and not the “AUTO position. You will not be cooling (or heating) all the time, but all the air coming in will be run through the filter. The #2 improvement is to use a portable Air-filtration appliance. Portable air cleaners fitted with high efficiency filters can reduce indoor particle concentrations by as much as 85 percent. Furthermore, portables can be operated continuously at a lower cost compared to the continuous operation of a central system. This option might be considered by anyone with breathing issues. How well they reduce air particle concentrations depends on several factors such as the size of the air cleaner, the area to be cleaned, the filter efficiency, how frequently the unit is turned on and the fan speed. Link to CDC website on this issue: https://www3.epa.gov/airnow/smoke_fires/indoor-air-filtration-factsheet-508.pdf Copyright © 2021 Charbonneau Country Club, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in via our website.” |
CHOA Board Meeting via Zoom Wednesday, September 8th at 6:00 PM
Wednesday September 8th at 6:00 PM CHOA Monthly Board Meeting via Zoom
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6:00 PM – Welcome and Call to Order
- Note for guest: Please remember this is a board meeting, guests are not to interrupt unless asked to speak by the chairman. If you do have a concern, it is best to put your concern in writing prior to the board meeting so that the board will have time to thoughtfully consider your concern. – Thank You
**Minutes from Last Meeting Approval –ALL
**Treasurer’s Report –Sandie Maki
6:15 Open Forum
- Questions from Resident Attendees – 2 minutes top per person
- Questions from “Ask the Board”
6:30 Old Business
- Emergency Preparedness- Mike
- Alarm systems across CHOA- update – Barry and Ken
- Contractors parking their equipment overnight- Steve
- Villager articles- Anybody have ideas for rest of the year– All
- Changes needed to CCRs- Randy
- Investment Policy/Financial Advisor– Sandie
- Committee Updates-
- Pools/Bathrooms- Packard and Ken
- Rec Hall C- Packard
- Landscape- – Karen
- Welcome- Janet
7:30 New Business
*Executive Session (as needed) –* Need to vote to move to executive meeting
** No need to approve by vote monthly minutes or treasurers report
Garron Grounds Schedule for this week
Please note that CHOA got the following message from GARRON GROUNDS this weekend:
“As you know we have extreme temperatures coming next week. To mitigate risk to the crews and to prevent stress to your property, we are modifying the schedule for next week.
We will be working a short day (7am-1pm) and all crews will be back to the shop by 1pm. Because of this, we will not be mowing. Due to the temperatures we are having, the turf is not growing as fast so I don’t feel it will be an issue. It will be good for the turf to have the extra length to protect it from the sun/heat. This will allow us to run the clocks(irrigation) the extra day, which we know is needed. In lieu of mowing, we are adding 3 additional pruning crews to finish up the spring/summer pruning and touch up areas that were pruned early in the cycle that have had a lot of growth over the summer. We will also be postponing the scheduled fertilizing until the following week.
Mother Nature has and continues to challenge us this year! We appreciate your understanding as we try to prevent our crews from heat injuries while still servicing the needs of your property.
Ty Bruenderman
Garron Grounds Management, Inc.
General Manager
Rec Hall C Open for a Cooling Station Wednesday thru Saturday from 1:00 to 9:00 pm
Please note that due to the hot weather, with have a HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT
The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory in effect from August 11th until August 14th,. Temperatures are predicted in triple digits and so CHOA will open Rec Hall C (8298 SW Lafayette Way) from 1:00 to 9:00 pm as a cooling center on Wednesday thru Saturday this week.
The Oregon Health Authority recommends the following:
- Drink more water than usual and don’t wait until you’re thirsty to drink.
- Check on a friend or neighbor, and have someone do the same for you.
- Check the local news for health and safety updates regularly.
- Don’t use the stove or oven to cook – it will make you and your house hotter.
- Wear loose, lightweight, light-colored clothing.
- Take cool showers or baths to cool down.
- Seek medical care immediately if you or someone you know experiences symptoms of heat-related illness. If in doubt, call 911.
- If you or a neighbor is in need of a wellness check, please call the office at 503-694-2300 during regular business hours 8:30 am to 5:00 PM Monday through Friday or non emergency police at 503-655-8211
CHOA Board Meeting via Zoom Wednesday, August 11th at 10:00 am
Please note that we are going back to Zoom meetings for a while due to spike in Covid cases. Our next meeting is Wednesday August 11th 10:00 am CHOA Monthly Board Meeting via Zoom
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10:00 AM – Welcome and Call to Order
- Note for guest: Please remember this is a board meeting, guests are not to interrupt unless asked to speak by the chairman. If you do have a concern, it is best to put your concern in writing prior to the board meeting so that the board will have time to thoughtfully consider your concern. – Thank You
**Minutes from Last Meeting Approval –ALL
**Treasurer’s Report –Sandie Maki
10:15 Open Forum
- Questions from Resident Attendees – 2 minutes top per person
- Questions from “Ask the Board”
10:30 Old Business
- Emergency Preparedness- Mike
- Severe weather preparedness -Mike and Barry
- Alarm systems across CHOA- update – Barry and Ken
- Contractors parking their equipment overnight- Steve
- Villager articles- Anybody have ideas for rest of the year– All
- Changes needed to CCRs- Randy
- Investment Policy/Financial Advisor– Sandie
- Committee Updates-
- Pools/Bathrooms- Packard and Ken
- Rec Hall C- Packard
- Landscape- – Karen
- Welcome- Janet
11:30 New Business
- Homeowners request for Posts- Barry
*Executive Session (as needed) –* Need to vote to move to executive meeting
** No need to approve by vote monthly minutes or treasurers report
Rec Hall C Open for a Cooling Station Wednesday thru Saturday from 1:00 to 9:00 pm
Please note that due to the hot weather, with have a HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT
The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory in effect from August 11th until August 14th,. Temperatures are predicted in triple digits and so CHOA will open Rec Hall C (8298 SW Lafayette Way) from 1:00 to 9:00 pm as a cooling center on Wednesday thru Saturday this week.
The Oregon Health Authority recommends the following:
- Drink more water than usual and don’t wait until you’re thirsty to drink.
- Check on a friend or neighbor, and have someone do the same for you.
- Check the local news for health and safety updates regularly.
- Don’t use the stove or oven to cook – it will make you and your house hotter.
- Wear loose, lightweight, light-colored clothing.
- Take cool showers or baths to cool down.
- Seek medical care immediately if you or someone you know experiences symptoms of heat-related illness. If in doubt, call 911.
- If you or a neighbor is in need of a wellness check, please call the office at 503-694-2300 during regular business hours 8:30 am to 5:00 PM Monday through Friday or non emergency police at 503-655-8211
Charbonneau Clubhouse Open for Cooling Station Friday Noon-5:00 PM
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS/PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE NEIGHBOR CARE BULLETIN – 07/29/2021
HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT
The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory in effect from July 29, 11:00am until July 31, 11:00pm. Temperatures on Friday, July 30, are predicted in triple digits and so the Charbonneau clubhouse will be open as a cooling center on Friday, from Noon-5:00pm.
The Oregon Health Authority recommends the following:
- Drink more water than usual and don’t wait until you’re thirsty to drink.
- Check on a friend or neighbor, and have someone do the same for you.
- Check the local news for health and safety updates regularly.
- Don’t use the stove or oven to cook – it will make you and your house hotter.
- Wear loose, lightweight, light-colored clothing.
- Take cool showers or baths to cool down.
- Seek medical care immediately if you or someone you know experiences symptoms of heat-related illness. If in doubt, call 911.
- If you or a neighbor is in need of a wellness check, please call the office at 503-694-2300 during regular business hours 8:30 am to 5:00 PM Monday through Friday or non emergency police at 503-655-8211
REC ROOM C AVAILABLE TO SCHEDULE!
We are pleased to announce that Rec Hall C is now available to schedule. Please go to the CHOA website and select Information Directory. Scheduling Rec Hall C is on page 6. It will give you an overview of requirements for Rec room C along with directions to the Calendar Tab. Thank you.
Wednesday July 14th 10:00 am CHOA Monthly Board Meeting
CHOA Board Meeting Agenda for Wednesday, July 14th at 10:00 in Rec Hall C
Please note that we are going back to in person CHOA Board Meetings!
Our next meeting will be Wednesday July 14th 10:00 am in Rec Hall C
Here is the planned agenda:
10:00 AM – Welcome and Call to Order
- Note for guest: Please remember this is a board meeting, guests are not to interrupt unless asked to speak by the chairman. If you do have a concern, it is best to put your concern in writing prior to the board meeting so that the board will have time to thoughtfully consider your concern. – Thank You
**Minutes from Last Meeting Approval –ALL
**Treasurer’s Report –Sandie
10:15 Open Forum
- Questions from Resident Attendees – 2 minutes top per person
- Questions from “Ask the Board”
10:30 Old Business
- Emergency Preparedness- Mike
- Alarm systems across CHOA- update – Barry and Ken
- Website support/update– Robin
- Villager articles- Anybody have ideas for August issue– All
- Changes needed to CCRs- Randy
- Investment Policy/Financial Advisor– Sandie
- Committee Updates-
- Pools- Packard and Ken
- Rec Hall C- Packard
- Landscape- – Karen
- Welcome- Janet
11:30 New Business
- Heatwave impact
- Pool Bathrooms
- Contractors parking their equipment overnight
- CHOA blasts going into Spam
*Executive Session (as needed) –* Need to vote to move to executive meeting
** No need to approve by vote monthly minutes or treasurers report
Irrigation issues in CHOA
Your CHOA Board recognizes your concern about the lack of watering during the past few days of extreme heat and have been working diligently with the water company to supply the much needed water. In the meantime, homeowners may need to supplement the water for their plantings. We will keep you informed when the system is once again on schedule.
The information from our landscapers below may be of interest to you:
“CHOA Team,
As we all know our state saw record heat this past week. Our water management team has been running as much water as the golf course system will allow. We anticipated temps near 100 degrees but not 117. This extreme heat in addition to a water supply issue has been hard on the turf and plants/trees.
We have finished a complete assessment of the lawns and plants in your association. As you know we have a lot of burned lawns and plants. The lawns will rebound in time especially if mother nature helps with much needed rain. As for the plant damage different plants handle the heat differently.
Conifers. Most conifers are slow growing and only push new needles out in the spring. Unfortunately, the heat wave has burned a lot of these up. However, this does not mean all conifers are dead because of it. There is 3 ways to approach the conifer rehabilitation. #1 Use a rake or a hose to assist in the removal of dead needles. #2 Do selective pruning to the plant and try to keep a natural look to the plant. #3 Replace the plant. This will depend on the HOA opinion on what can be tolerated. And wait until spring of next year to see new growth.
Perennials and grasses Suffered as well. These plants will recover and will be tipped during our regular pruning. You should see a near 100% recovery to these plants.
Rhododendrons are very hardy. Nearly all plants in full sun have burned tops. Our suggestion is to tip prune burned tops at our fall pruning. All rhododendrons will recover. Note: If we prune the dead out of the rhodies to early there is a good chance another extreme heat event could happen in August and September and burn them again. This will have to be considered.
Maples and azaleas were also burned. Most all these plants and trees will recover in time. We suggest a light tip pruning to remove burned foliage and hope for the best.
All other plants with burn damage should be tip pruned.
Be sure to remind the homeowners that there is an agreed amount of pruning a year agreed under the contract. And to be patient while we further discuss our options of how to deal with the unprecedented extreme heat event.
We are very sad to see the damage your plants experienced and will work together for the most cost-effective solution to move forward on cleaning these burned plants and trees up. Most of the damage would be pruned during regular pruning cycle, but not sure the association or homeowners want to wait or if this were something you would like us to assemble an extra pruning crew and handle as an extra like we did for the winter storm damage. I look forward to your feedback on how you would like us to proceed.
Lastly, please know we are working tirelessly to correct the water issue. A meeting is scheduled with the Golf Course and hopefully a solution will be worked out.
Ty Bruenderman
Garron Grounds Management, Inc.
General Manager”
Thank you for your patience.