AMEA Board Proposes to Amend AMEA By-Laws: Draft to Review & Vote

The AMEA Board proposed to amend the AMEA By-Laws to eliminate term limits and allow board members who wish to remain active to do so. Below is the proposed draft change. This will be voted on by the AMEA membership who attend the AMEA Meeting on Sept. 2, 2023 held at Alpine Meadows Ski Resort.

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First Amendment to Bylaws of Alpine Meadows Estates Association

The current Bylaws of Alpine Meadows Estates Association (“Bylaws”), as amended, were made effective as of August 1996. Effective as of the approval of this First Amendment to Bylaws of Alpine Meadows Estates Association (the “First Amendment”) by the Board of Directors and a majority of members at a meeting at which quorum was present, as certified by the Secretary below, the Bylaws are further amended by this First Amendment as follows:

  1. Article V, entitled “BOARD OF DIRECTORS,” Section 2 of the Bylaws is amended to delete the third sentence such that Directors shall not be subject to any term limits and may serve multiple consecutive terms without restriction in the Bylaws. The Bylaws may be updated to reflect this amendment by either deletion or strike through of this sentence as follows:

A board member shall serve no more than two (2) consecutive terms.

  1. Article XVI, entitled “NOTICES,” is hereby added to the Bylaws as follows:

ARTICLE XVI

NOTICES

1. Notices to Member. Notwithstanding anything in these Bylaws to the contrary, whenever any notice, statement, invoice, agenda, budget, written ballot, disclosure or other document or communication (collectively, “notices”) by the Association to a member is required or permitted to be given, it shall be given in writing and shall, at the Association’s election, be sent by either: (i) United States mail, postage prepaid, addressed, to such member's last known mailing address on file with the Association; or (ii) electronic transmission by email addressed to such member’s last known email address on file with the Association, which shall constitute member’s continuing consent to such electronic transmissions for all notices by the Association. By written notice to the Association under Article XVI, Section 2 below, members have the right to: (a) request to have the content of any notice provided or made available by the Association on paper or in nonelectronic form; and (b) revoke the member’s consent to electronic transmission of certain or all notices under (1)(ii) above, in which case such notices shall be sent by the Association to the member by United States mail under (1)(i) above.

2. Notices to Association. Whenever any notice or other communication by the member to the Association is required or permitted to be given, it shall be given in writing and sent by United States mail, postage prepaid, addressed to ___________________________.  Notwithstanding the foregoing and anything in these Bylaws to the contrary, the Association may require Members to send certain or all notices to the Association by electronic transmission by email to the Association. Any requirement of electronic transmission of notices to the Association shall be in a written notice from the Association to the membership. By way of example, and not limitation, the Association may, in its sole discretion, require the return of written ballots by members by electronic transmission to the Association using the means and methods described in the election materials, including, without limitation, use of online survey or other programs.

3.  Notices to Directors/Officers. Whenever any notice by the Association to a Director or Officer is required or permitted to be given, it shall be given in writing and shall at the Association’s option be sent either: (i) by United States mail, postage prepaid, addressed, to such Director or Officer’s last known mailing address on file with the Association; or (ii) by electronic transmission through an email addressed to such Director or Officer’s last known email address on file with the Association, which shall constitute Director’s or Officer’s consent to such electronic transmission.

4. Effective Date of Notice. Any notice sent by United States mail shall be deemed to have been given and received on the second business day following the date of its deposit in the United States mail.  Any notice sent by electronic transmission shall be effective if it creates a record that is capable of retention, retrieval, and review, and that may thereafter be rendered into clearly legible tangible form and shall be deemed to have been given and received on the date of such email transmission.  Whenever any notice is required to be given by the Association a certificate of the Secretary entered or filed in the minutes of the Association shall be prima facie evidence of such notice.

5. Change of Address. Any member who changes his or her mailing or email address or preferred method for the receipt of notices shall give the Association advance written notice of such change. Failure to do so shall be deemed a waiver of any and all notices required or permitted by the Bylaws or applicable law until such time as written notice of such change is received by the Association.

3. The Association’s Secretary shall have the authority to update the Bylaws by adding and/or replacing the text in the Bylaws with the text of the approved amendments as set forth in this First Amendment, and certifying the amended Bylaws as the current Bylaws of the Association.

Certificate of Secretary

The undersigned Secretary of the Alpine Meadows Estates Association hereby certifies that the foregoing First Amendment to the Bylaws of Alpine Meadows Estates Association was duly approved by the Board of Directors and a majority of members at a meeting at which quorum was present, and is a duly-adopted and valid amendment to the Bylaws as of the date set forth below.

Dated: _________________

__________________________, Secretary

Alpine Meadows FireWise Council Update: Chipping, Green Waste Removal & Fire Prevention Clean Up Date

Changes to chipping and green waste removal. 

This summer Placer County is offering chipping services to properties in Alpine Meadows mid July for a minimum fee of $80. Visit or call (530) 390-6680. Unfortunately, free service is no longer available.

On July 14, 2023 the Alpine Springs County Water District (ASCWD) will consider a proposal to provide its customers a credit for up to 2-six yard green waste dumpsters. If approved, starting July 1, 2023, the property owner can secure and pay for the dumpster. To get a credit, just provide ASCWD proof of payment to receive credit on your next invoice.

Volunteer for fire prevention clean up day & get entered to win a free pass to Palisades Tahoe

Come to our annual clean up day which will begin at 8:30 am  on July 29th, 2023. This year we’ll work behind the River Run Condominiums hillside. Please wear closed toe shoes, preferably boots, and bring gloves. All volunteers who help 3+ hours are entered in a drawing for a free, full season pass at Palisades Tahoe.

ASCWD - 2023 Rate Increases

A couple of neighbors have asked to share their viewpoints in response to the letter AMEA sent. Here are links to their letters and content:

  1. Jan Ganong - Alpine Springs Board Member

  2. Marilyn Willis - AME Resident

If you choose to oppose the rate increases, your letter (with your signature and address included) must be received by ASCWD by May 12th. A template can be found here.

Office Manager, Attn. Public Hearing on Rate Increases

ASCWD

270 Alpine Meadows Road,

Alpine Meadows, CA 96146

Snow Removal Survey

Many of you have reached out to the AMEA Board to consider engaging a community-wide snow removal service.  As a first step, we are asking everyone in the community to provide us with their feedback via this short survey.  This survey should take less than 5 minutes.  Your answers will be kept anonymous and the results will only be used by the AMEA Board to determine what next steps AMEA should take to support the community on this matter. 
 
For purposes of this survey, we refer to core snow removal services that includes removing snow from driveways and driveway berms. All other snow removal services are considered optional services.

If you have any questions or if you wish to further discuss this topic with the AMEA Board, please email us at board@alpinemeadowsestatesassociation.org.  Thank you.

Fire Protection Project | November 2022

The Alpine Meadows and Olympic Valley Fire Protection Project aims to reduce fuel loading and promote forest health on 1,080-acres - most in Alpine Meadows.  AMEA with others* is working with the National Forest Foundation (NFF) to raise the remaining $ 185,000 of the $ 448,000 needed for the project’s environmental analysis.   Once completed, NFF will be well positioned to get state and federal funding for the project’s fuel reduction implementation.

Two anonymous AMEA members will donate $ 1 for every $ 1 donated up to $ 35,000 - increasing Alpine Meadows Estates contribution to up to $ 70,000!    We must raise all funds by the end of January 2023 so please make your donation today. 

Learn more about the project and NFF here.   Rember, it’s Giving Tuesday on November 29 - a good day to support our project, too!  

*Alpine Meadows Valley’s Fire Council, Bear Creek and Juniper Mountain Associations, Palisades Tahoe, other community members & small businesses who live and care about Alpine Meadows and Olympic Valley.  All donations made will be specific to this project. 

Contributions to NFF, a 501(c)(3) organization, are tax deductible to the extent allowable by law. Please seek advice from a tax professional.

3rd Annual Halloween Trunk or Treat

Hi everyone,

Get those costumes ready -- it's happening again: The 3rd Annual Halloween Truck or Treat.

Monday, October 31st | 5-7pm

If you'd like to participate and don't live on Pine Trail, park your car along the street before 5, open your trunk, bring a lawn chair and enjoy some kids walking by in costumes! Spooky trunk decorations and candy highly encouraged. ;)

All kids in Alpine Meadows please join at 5 to start the Trick or Treating!

2022 Valley-Wide Meeting and AMEA Annual Meeting: Saturday Sept 3

Get up-to-date on the latest happenings in our beautiful Alpine Meadows valley. Join us and the rest of the Alpine Meadows community virtually at the Valley Wide Meeting Saturday, Sept. 3 from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Plus join AMEA at our own meeting from 11:30 to 12:30 p.m. Zoom links coming soon!

Alpine Meadows Valley Wide Meeting Agenda 9-11:30 - Zoom Link

  • 9-9:05  HOA Presidents’ introductions

  • 9:05-9:25  Placer County: (Nick Martin, Sr. Mgmnt. Analyst, County Executive Office)

  • 9:25-9:45  Palisades Tahoe: Jeff Goldstone (Mountain Manager)

  • 9:45-10:00  White Wolf: Troy Caldwell

  • 10:00-10:20  U.S. Forest Service (Jonathan Fisher, District Ranger)

  • 10:20-10:40 Fire Safe Council (Dawn, John and Rachelle)

  • 10:40-11:00. Water District: (Joe Meuller, General Manager) 

  • 11:00-11:20  BCPC (Dean Amundsen, Chairman)

  • 11:20-11:30  Wrap-up and final Q&A

Alpine Meadows Estates Association (AMEA) | 11:30-12:30 — Zoom Link

  • Welcome and Board Introductions

  • President’s Report

  • Treasurer’s Report

  • Membership/Directory Report

  • Board Member election

  • General Q&A

Summer Events (Picnic, Cleanup days)

See you this summer for clean up days sponsored by the Fire Safe Council and the AMEA Annual Picnic!

July 3: AMEA Annual Picnic

Sunday, July 3rd | 4PM | Alpine Springs Community Pond

Check your email for the invite. AMEA membership includes 2 adult tickets. Kids under 16 are free. Additional tickets can be purchased at the gate.

June 25: Community Cleanup Day #1

Saturday, June 25 | 8:30 am to 11:30 am | Beaver Dam Trail

We will be hauling branches and cut tree material from near the creek to the roadside where it will be chipped. Please check-in at 1466 Beaver Dam Trail. More info

 

July 23: Community Cleanup Day #2

Saturday, July 23 | 8:30 am to 11:30 am | Snow Crest Road @ Gate on Dirt Road

We will be working on private property above Snow Crest Road to haul branches and cut tree material to the dirt road for chipping. More info

2nd Annual Halloween Trunk or Treat!

Sunday, October 31st

Come join the fun on Mineral Spring Trail between Forest Trail cul-de-sac and 1472 Mineral Spring Trail (towards John Scott). If you'd like to participate and don't live on Mineral Spring Trail, park your car on the street between 4:30-6:30pm, open your trunk, bring a lawn chair and enjoy some kids walking by in costumes! If you've never participated in a Trunk or Treat, car decorations make it more fun. All kids in Alpine Meadows please join at 4:30 to start the Trick or Treating!

Evacuation Drills: Saturday Sept 18 & Sept 25

As we were all reminded this summer, Lake Tahoe and Alpine Meadows is at risk of a catastrophic fire.

Now is the time to prepare for an evacuation…before we have to. There are 2 upcoming opportunities for you to learn, practice and ask questions of law enforcement and the fire department. Experts tell us that it is important to be ready to go and know what to do before we need to evacuate.

Saturday September 18, 4PM VIRTUAL

The Alpine Meadows Fire Safe Council is once again combining efforts with the Olympic Valley Fire Safe Council for a virtual drill on September the 18th at 4pm. You can join on any internet connected device at the following URL or simply dial in at the number below:

Saturday September 25, 10AM IN-PERSON

In-person evacuation drill at the Water District/ Alpine Meadows fire station parking lot.

Join your neighbors, law enforcement, ski area officials, and the North Tahoe Fire Department for an in person (socially distant) presentation on what you need to know and do when it is time to evacuate. There will be opportunities to answer questions and address concerns.

If you have any questions please email Alpine Meadows Fire Safe Council member johncmoise@icloud.com

Sept 4: Valley-Wide Meeting & AMEA Annual Meeting

This year’s Alpine Meadows Valley Wide Meeting and AMEA Annual Meeting will be held on Zoom starting at 9AM and 11:30AM, respectively.

Here’s how to access the meetings.

If you have questions you’d like the speakers to answer, please send them in advance to board@alpinemeadowsestatesassociation.org

VALLEY-WIDE

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89136864068?pwd=YTVZSHRnS25sZytzMkQvc1pwVy9wZz09

  • Meeting ID: 891 3686 4068

  • Passcode: 618834

  • One tap mobile:

    • +16699006833,,89136864068#,,,,*618834# US (San Jose)

    • +12532158782,,89136864068#,,,,*618834# US (Tacoma)

Agenda

  • 9-9:05 HOA Presidents’ introductions

  • 9:05-9:25 Placer County: (Nick Martin, Senior Management Analyst, County Executive Office)

  • 9:25-9:45 SVAM: Jeff Goldstone (Mountain Manager)

  • 9:45-10:00 White Wolf: Troy Caldwell

  • 10:00-10:20 U.S. Forest Service (Jonathan Fisher, District Ranger)

  • 10:20-10:40. Fire Safe Council (Dawn, John and Rachelle)

  • 10:40-11:00 Water District: (Joe Meuller, General Manager)

  • 11:00-11:15 BCPC (Dean Amundsen, Chairman)

  • 11:15-11:30 Wrap-up and final Q&A

AMEA Annual Meeting

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89637747187?pwd=YmlxdytTZGZTMmM4WkkreEpDWWhBdz09

  • Meeting ID: 896 3774 7187

  • Passcode: 656229

  • One tap mobile

    • +16699006833,,89637747187#,,,,*656229# US (San Jose)

    • +13462487799,,89637747187#,,,,*656229# US (Houston)

Agenda

  • Welcome & Meeting Purpose - 5 minutes - Andrew Pitcairn

  • Annual Picnic Update - 5 minutes - Karl McDade

  • NEW! Projects: Members-Only Discount Tree Services & Trail Projects - 15 minutes - Jason Mack

  • Treasurer’s Readout - 5 minutes - Anna for David

  • Lot A: Next Steps - 5 minutes - Andrew Pitcairn

  • Board Member Approval and Q&A - 5 minutes - Andrew Pitcairn

Fire Safety Clean Up Day: 7/31

From Rachelle Latimer, Dawn Grass and the AM Fire Safe Council:

Your Alpine Meadows Fire Safe Council organization is hosting our annual cleanup day -

Saturday, July 31st from 8:30 am to 12:00 pm at the Alpine Springs County Water District Community Park entrance. Please do not park at the park, but at the water district’s parking lot.

 Please come help make your valley more fire safe and beautiful! We will be hauling branches and cut tree material to the roadside where it will be chipped in early August.

 All are welcome! This event is a great way to meet your neighbors in Alpine Meadows and reduce fuels in the valley.

Please bring these things if you can: Sunscreen, water bottle, and work gloves

SVAM has donated a season pass to our cause again this year! To be entered in the drawing you need to sign the waiver when you arrive and contribute 3 hours to the event.

There will be a short Wildfire Preparedness presentation and handouts of valuable information at the end of our work morning.

 Some snacks/watermelon and drinks provided by the HOAs.

 Please look for our red sign hanging near the bottom of the hill as your reminder to join us!