Meadow View Heights - Duck Creek Village, UT

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The Owners Association of Meadow View Heights would like to increase the communication between the owners and the board of directors. This web site is the result of that effort.

From the Cedar City Spectrum:
http://www.thespectrum.com/article/20111019/NEWS01/111019007/Landslide-shuts-down-SR-14-until-summer-2012?fb_ref=artsharetop&fb_source=profile_multiline

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CEDAR CITY - The Utah Department of Transportation said the landslide between Cedar City and Cedar Breaks National Monument will keep state Route 14 in Cedar Canyon closed for repairs into next summer.

The initial assessment from UDOT was that the highway would be closed for months.

Businesses at the mouth of Cedar Canyon are open but SR-14 will remain closed from milepost 5 to the junction of state Route 148 which runs through Cedar Breaks National Monument. Ranchers and cabin owners can access Webster Flat, Woods Ranch and Duck Creek Village from the east side.

Meanwhile, a UDOT consultant team continues to analyze aerial survey data collected late last week which combined with ongoing ground observations will show engineers the extent of damage from the new landslide and help determine rough cost estimates. The cost to repair the previous landslide nearly a decade ago exceeded $3.8 million.

UDOT said it expects to select a contractor by the end of November with completion of construction anticipated into June 2012.

Due to the landslide, snow removal on SR-14 will only be maintained from the U.S. Highway 89 corridor up to Navajo lake. UDOT will work with local agencies to try and provide access points for recreational use and owners of cabins or livestock at Duck Creek Village, Navajo Lake and to SR-143 above Brian Head. UDOT is allocating additional resources to S.R. 143 in an attempt to keep the road open as much as possible. The seasonal closure of SR- 148 will remain in effect this winter.

The current landslide is located approximately eight miles east of Cedar City where in 1992 and 1993 UDOT shored up the slope to protect water resources and provide stability.

September 2011 - Highway 14 Landslide
The Hwy 14 closure (due to a mudslide) is from mile post 8 on SR 14 east to the junction of SR 148 at the Cedar Breaks National Monument turnoff. The road is expected to be closed for several weeks or even until spring. Please plan to use an alternate route until further notice!!
Click Here to read an Article in the Salt Lake Tribune

Kane County, Utah - Office of Emergency Services has implemented a
Community Emergency Notification System.
Click here to learn more and for sign up details!!

Break-ins
Over the last 2-3 weeks, there have been several break-ins of cabins/sheds/garages. Be sure to lock all doors and windows at all times. Keep in contact with your neighbors so that you can keep watch for anyone suspicious. Here are some suggestions from the Sheriff's Office:

PLEASE...if you haven't done so already...make a list of those items in your cabin that have serial numbers along with descriptions (pictures) of what the items are!!! For those items that don't have a serial number and are valuable, you might want to engrave your Drivers License number on i. Be sure to keep a copy of these items and numbers at your home in case a neighbor calls to report YOUR cabin has been broken into. If you see anything suspicious, please get a vehicle description and license number. Even a partial number with a vehicle description can be a great help. If you can also get a general description of the person(s) everything helps.

Debris on County Roads Right of Way
Shown below is the text of a letter passed along to us regarding debris left on the right of way in all areas of Duck Creek:

Dear Property Owner:
As many of you are aware, Kane County recently contracted for debris removal along several specified Kane County roads and right-of-ways in the Duck Creek area. This debris removal relates solely to removal of broken trees and branches which landed in Kane County right-of-ways during the heavy snowfall of last winter and spring.
It has come to the attention of Kane County that several property owners have been placing piles of debris cleared from their properties within the County right-of-ways for County pickup. Please be advised that this is a criminal offense, specifically, Littering, a violation of Utah Code Ann. 76-10-2701, a Class B misdemeanor, subjecting the offender(s) to prosecution.
Any debris placed on Kane County roads or right-of-ways must be removed IMMEDIATELY by property owners, in order to comply with the law and to minimize the serious safety hazards which these piles create. Please be advised that if anyone intentionally places objects in the roadway causing damage or injury to persons or property, that person can be held responsible for any and all damages caused by such action.
If the existing debris piles are not removed by the date of August 1st, Kane County will begin the process of filing criminal charges for Littering to the offending landowners. If the Kane County Road Department is forced to remove the debris, Kane County will also be charging the responsible parties for the time and equipment necessary to make the roadway safe.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Jim R. Scarth
KaneCountyAttorney

Letter From the President
“Let it snow” took on a completely new meaning with the snowfall of 2010. The storm that hit the
mountain Dec 20 dumped over 7 feet of snow. Garkane Power worked tirelessly to restore our power and the Board would personally like to thank the linemen who worked out in the cold and snow; and all the communication with homeowners by staffing the phones and posting pictures and articles on the website. Our thanks also go out to all of the workers who worked to keep our roads open, our residents safe and assisted the power company by cleaning up downed trees.
Through all that, your Board continued to work on issues that involve the subdivision.
We contracted with new legal counsel Bruce Jenkins located in St George, Utah. His expertise is in Home Owners Association Law.
In November, the Board met with Commissioner Doug Heaton and Kane County Road Superintendent Bert Harris to discuss implementing a long range plan to identify road issues in the subdivision that need improvement, prioritize those issues and to commit resources to those improvements. Both the County and your Board have expressed a high commitment to this process.
December, we retained the services of a Collection Agency to assist us in bringing consistency in
collecting our outstanding Association dues. As of the end of March 2011, we have collected $1,560.05 in outstanding dues – nearly half of the amount turned over to the Collection Agency.
The voice of the homeowners was heard in January. The ballot initiative to increase the dues to cover the cost of a product to help suppress dust on our roads was voted down by only 11 votes. The Board will continue to investigate options to resolve the heaviest dust areas in Meadow View.
A survey went out with the February billing to ascertain what issues the homeowners would like the Board to work on for this season. The response was great and the results will be revealed at our Annual Owners Meeting and BBQ on June 25.
In April, your board attended a public hearing in support of a proposed amendment for Spring Drive aka“the cut”.
As of this newsletter publication, we are scheduled to meet with Mike Noel, Executive Administrator of the Kane County Water Conservancy District to address issues that affect our roads and proper clean up of completed projects.
We look forward to another fun filled season on the Mountain; I would like to remind you all to be a good neighbor by respecting your neighbors and their property. Remind your friends, guests and family that:
• Kane County Ordinance No. 2004‐4, Section #25 deals with "Noise related Nuisances" and state
"It shall be unlawful for any person in the County in a public or private place to make, cause to
be made or allow the making of any noise which is inconsistent with the zoning area between
the hours of eleven o'clock (11:00) P.M. and sunrise which is unnecessary or unusual, which
noise annoys, disturbs or affects the comfort, repose, health or peace of others.”
• When driving ‐ keep an eye in the rear view mirror ‐ if you see dust slow down. Speed limits are
posted at 25 mph and when driving at that speed YOU create dust and rip up the roads.
Remember to mark your calendar for the Annual Owners Meeting and BBQ on June 25 at 10 am. The meeting will be at the Fire Station on Mammoth Creek Road.
Three board positions become available in June. This is your opportunity to become involved in your subdivision.
Our guest speakers will include Commission Heaton and Bert Harris from Kane County in addition to representatives from the Sheriff and Fire Departments. I would like to encourage every resident to plan on attending and bring a friend.
See you there,
Bill

Did You Know - Meadow View Heights Facts

Total Lots: 59574

Number of Property Owners: 495

Number of Property Owners in Association: 412

Number of Non-Member Plat Owners: 83

Property Owners with more than one lot: 1005

Permanent Trailers: 4

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