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SUNCREST HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION

Newsletter

May 2025

Email: suncresthomeownersassoc@gmail.com

As the busy summer approaches, the HOA Board would like to welcome returning homeowners and give everyone a quick update on recent projects, ongoing efforts and friendly reminders.

Maintenance Projects

Thanks to the efforts of John and Diane Gibson, various projects maintaining the HOA’s assets have either been completed or are in the process:

· The clubhouse has been stained and the deck has been replaced;

· The water heater in the clubhouse has been replaced;

· The pavilion down at the beach was stained and shingles were replaced;

· The bathroom building’s shingles were replaced;

· The outside trim on the bathrooms was repaired and stained;

· The leaky faucet in the bathroom was fixed.

Our Volunteer Painter, Bruce Aronson, has repainted all the fire hydrants. We coordinated with the Fire Chief in Whitefish who requested they be painted red with the top piece being orange, which indicates our flow rate. Bruce donated his time and effort, and the association covered the cost of materials.

Maintaining Speed Control

In addition to driving, our neighborhood roads are used by residents for dog walking, exercise and checking their mailboxes. There are no sidewalks and lots of pleasant turns and hills that create a great walking experience but can also create blind spots for motorists. Please, please slow down as you drive through our neighborhoods. Speeding is probably the number one complaint that the board receives from residents. The speed limit is 15 mph on all Suncrest Roads. An extra minute or two saved by speeding is never worth the risk of causing an accident.

The Beach Property

The beach property is arguably the most valuable asset of the Suncrest HOA. To ensure a great experience for everyone, please familiarize yourself with the “Beach Rules” and “Beach Parking and Storage” sections on the https://suncresthomeowners.com/information website.

· The bathrooms down at the beach have water and the docks have been installed.

· The racks have been tightened and are ready for use. Please put kayaks and canoes on the wooden racks and put stand up paddleboards on the metal racks. We recommend locking your equipment.

· Each kayak, canoe and paddleboard need to have an orange Suncrest numbered sticker. If your sticker has fallen off, please submit the form: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/597e769fd2b8570b18d31e7b/t/633a2b31e0b2951ae91c4184/1664756529912/Suncrest_sticker_form_10-2022.pdf to Nina Heller at beachsuncresthoa@gmail.com for a new one.

· Also, all watercraft needs a Whitefish sticker. The old stickers lasted from 2020-2024. Please use the link from the City of Whitefish to apply for your new sticker. https://www.cityofwhitefish.org/174/Aquatic-Invasive-Species-Self-Certificat.

· As mentioned on our Suncrest HOA website “Prime Time” begins May 1st and runs through September 30th.

· All boat and trailers must have an orange Suncrest numbered sticker. Please submit the form: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/597e769fd2b8570b18d31e7b/t/633a2b31e0b2951ae91c4184/1664756529912/Suncrest_sticker_form_10-2022.pdf to Nina Heller at beachsuncresthoa@gmail.com for a new one. Also include your title of ownership and insurance at that time.

· If you are interested in reserving the boat mooring or the Pavilion, please email suncresthomeownesrsassoc@gmail.com.

· New lounge chairs will be available by mid-June. Please feel free to bring your own before then.

Fire Mitigation

Is there deadfall on your property that might contribute to increased fire hazard? The risk of fires in residential areas has increased dramatically, nearly doubling since 1990. Please take time to clean up excessive deadfall on your property. This includes any undeveloped lots which tend to have the most fallen branches and bushes. Clearing dead trees and brush helps protect the entire community.

As a reminder, no trees are to be cut down without approval of the Architectural Compliance Committee. If there are dead trees on your property that need to be removed, please reach out to the ACC (Architectural Compliance Committee) for approval prior to removal. You can do this by emailing suncresthomeownersassoc@gmail.com, The HOA has continued to work on removing dead trees that are on HOA common property.

No Roadside Parking

Remember that there is no parking allowed on or alongside Suncrest's roads; and that applies to homeowners, renters, guests, contractors, and cleaning people. The rule of no roadside parking is necessary for safety reasons:

· The width of our roads is not wide enough for emergency vehicles to pass if cars are parked along the road.

· Fire hydrants are located along the road in the culverts. Parking along the road can block the hydrants.

· Parking cars over dry vegetation is a fire hazard.

Nominations

We want your participation! The board of directors consists of six Suncrest homeowners. The Board meets 3-4 times a year and conducts an Annual General Meeting (AGM) each summer for all residents. This year the AGM is on Saturday, August 2nd at 9:00. There are two director positions that expire at this year’s AGM. If you have an interest or wish to nominate someone, please email suncresthomeowernsassoc@gmail.com. If not as a director, you might be interested in participating in one of the several committees that support the HOA such as the beach committee; short term rental committee; forest management committee; or Architectural Review Committee.

We look forward to another beautiful Montana summer and seeing everyone around the neighborhood and at the beach! If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to email us at suncresthomeownersassoc@gmail.com.