Valley Ranch Newsletter
Spring 2021
Spring is in the Air
As we write this Spring Newsletter, we hope you and your family are safe and sound during these challenging times. Those of us who live in this beautiful valley feel so fortunate to be in a place where we can still enjoy nature and live in the peace and quiet of our mountain environment. Last Spring’s newsletter noted that only 4 positive COVID cases had been detected in Plumas County, but now that number is close to 700. Sound social practices and the push to vaccinate our population have slowed down the spread, but our HOA calendar for 2021 will be impacted.
The Board Of Directors
Annual Meeting
The event originally scheduled for May will now be held October 2nd, 2021, at the Graeagle Fire Hall. The Board feels that May is still too early to schedule an indoor in-person event. We look forward to seeing all of you this fall.
Annual BBQ
We have high hopes that the outdoor Annual BBQ will be held on a Saturday in August. Confirmation and event planning will be on the agenda at the July 13, 2021, regular Board of Directors Meeting.
May Election
2021 will be a year of transition with 3 Director and 2 ARC committee positions to be filled . A Nominating Committee was established in January and has produced a slate of volunteer and recruited candidates to fill the positions. A mail-in ballot, similar to last Fall, will be sent out by the end of April and ballots will be counted on May 22nd. The ballot will also include candidate statements.
If you have questions or ideas please Contact the Valley Ranch Board of Directors
Firewise Committee
Great news from the Firewise Committee: The federal grant from the Plumas National Forest Stevens Fund for the next phase of the Mohawk Valley Fuel Reduction Project has been approved ($440,470). This means that following completion of the property audits and preparation of an Environmental Impact Report, the reduction of ladder fuels should take place in Valley Ranch this summer or fall. See the Firewise page on the website for more information or to sign up for this great program.
Burn Pile
The Graeagle burn pile opened for the season on Thursday, April 8th. The hours to drop off are Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Please consider using this safer alternative to burning on your property. There were several reports of escaped burn piles resulting in multi-acre wildfires in the area already this month. Cal Fire responded to about 20 percent more fires between Jan. 1 and April 11 this year than in the same period in 2020. Let’s all do our part to reduce as much of the risk as we can.
Architectural Review Committee
Please Don’t Throw Stones at Your ARC
Who are and what is your Architectural Review Committee (ARC)? Your ARC consists of four members chosen by the HOA Members. The current members of the ARC are Llew Kinst, Jim Wilkey and Bob Pahlow with one position vacant. It is the duty of the ARC to assist Valley Ranch Residents in building new houses and making changes to their existing properties within the framework of our CC&Rs and Design Review Guidelines. Adhering to these official documents shows respect for your neighbors and ensures that the Valley Ranch community remains a beautiful and desirable place to live.
A simple rule of thumb for residents is if you are making changes to your property that can be seen from the street or a neighbor’s property, you should contact the ARC for guidance. Don’t hesitate to ask the ARC. We are here to help.
You can reach the ARC by submitting the form found at www.valleyranchclio.com/contact-arc
In the next newsletter we will discuss Article 4.10 of the CC&Rs – Recreational Vehicles and Parking.
Valley Ranch Community Corner
Be safe this summer. Remember our Speed Limit is 25mph, so please watch for our residents, guests and wildlife.
A friendly reminder to dog owners - please make sure you don't leave behind pet waste when taking your furry family member out for a walk. It is important to pick up after your pet to help keep our neighborhood clean and safe. Even if your pet is healthy, dog waste can be harmful to plants and wildlife and may carry parasites or bacteria that can cause illness to people and other animals.