BRIDGEHAVEN
Community Club Association
BOARD MEETING MINUTES
March 15, 2022
Attendees:
Curt Schnaible, BCCA President
Carl Scott, BCCA Vice President/Architectural Committee Chair
Carolyn Brotherton, BCCA Treasurer/Architectural Committee
David Suveges, BCCA Member-at-Large
Deb Reithmeyer, BCCA Emergency Communications/Preparedness
Joe Schwann, BCCA Water Utility Commissioner
Jose Escalera, BCCA Water Utility Manager
Matt Maynard, BCCA Marina Manager
Diana Schnaible, BCCA Architectural Committee
Julie Jackson, BCCA Secretary
Marilyn and Bill Bryant
Andy Lingle
Barbara and David Nelson
Dan Brotherton
Catherine Wright
Curt Schnaible called the meeting to order and welcomed new BCCA Board members and attending residents.
Emergency Communications/Preparedness Plan Update (Deb Reithmeyer)
– Deb stated that Bridgehaven’s population is aging, and she is always available to answer questions or refer residents to safety resources.
– There is a VERY low snowpack in the mountains this year, which means Bridgehaven will be at a very high level for wildfires in 2022. All residents should have their “Go Bags” packed and ready to
grab in a 5 to 15-minute window. This year, a wildfire will be much more likely at Bridgehaven than anearthquake.
– Deb recommended that emergency storage units be located throughout Bridgehaven, e.g., on the spit, at mid-level, and on the hill. If emergency storage is provided, then Bridgehaven could become a
Community Point of Distribution (CPOD) with approval from the Jefferson County Department of
Emergency Management. As such, Bridgehaven would be at the top of the list for receiving emergency supplies following a disaster.
– Curt said that the Board is already working on a new Bridgehaven storage unit.
– Deb indicated that BCCA needs more people trained for emergency/disaster events.
– George Gebert is Bridgehaven’s radio communications specialist. He will be able to communicate if other systems are down during an emergency.
– Deb’s suggested that once the storage building is ready to house emergency supplies, Bridgehaven’s monthly Happy Hour gatherings could be used as a method of collection, i.e., attendees could each
bring an emergency item. Deb will make a list of needed emergency supplies (to be posted on
Bridgehaven.net), and a notice will also be posted once sufficient storage is available for collection.
– CPR training was last done 2 years ago, and Deb is happy to do any additional training requested, e.g., items needed in “Grab-n-Go” bags, etc. If interested, contact her directly.
– Curt stated that the Board will determine the neighborhood location(s) for emergency storage.
– Later in the meeting, Deb suggested that a Bridgehaven resident be designated to coordinate/document triage efforts in the event of an emergency. Deb currently maintains a listing of Bridgehaven
households
that possess emergency equipment (e.g., chainsaw, generator, etc.), which she will share with the designated triage person in the event of a disaster.
Treasurer’s Report (Carolyn Brotherton):
Carolyn presented on BCCA’s current financial standing. The
outlook is good, with significant positive income in 2021.
Water Systems Report (Joe Schwann and Jose Escalera):
It was reported that Bridgehaven’s water systems are working well, with all samples testing normal. A question was asked if electronic meters were still under
consideration, and it was reported that the idea has been tabled until other potential water system expansion issues have been resolved (including multiple new houses in the works). Discussions will
continue at monthly
water meetings.
Marina Updates (Matt Maynard):
Matt reported that the faucet by boat launch was broken, and that Curt
and Carl repaired the underground line and installed a new faucet. There is also a PVC split in the landing area which Matt will fix. Matt proposed changing the current marina year-to-year billing
cycle relative to new
slip rentals to optimize cash flow. A pro-rated system will be developed to address the issue. Currently, one 30-foot and four 20-foot slips are available.
Architectural Committee Updates:
Carl Scott reported that seven new houses are in the works or underway,
with several awaiting permits. Some runoff issues have been reported and resolved. Andy Lingle (Bridgehaven’s mail carrier) is designing a new house in Bridgehaven and requested clarification on
input related to the design. Carl stated that design approval will be based on Bridgehaven’s guidelines and
covenants and not the aesthetic opinions of neighbors.
A question was asked if power could be provided at the marina for use by boat owners. Carl and Curt agreed the addition was a good idea and will be pursued.
A discussion was held regarding security cameras at the marina to discourage trespassing and address recent incidents. It was decided that locks will be provided on the
marina pavilion and that the barbed wire around the sides of the marina will be raised.
Future BCCA Meeting Dates:
The following meeting dates for 2022 were established and will be posted on Bridgehaven.net:
2nd Quarter – Wednesday, May 18, 2022, 4:00 p.m.
3rd Quarter/Budget – Wednesday, July 13, 2022, 4:00 p.m.
4th Quarter/Annual – Saturday, September 17, 2022, 11:00 a.m.
Miscellaneous Topics:
Requests were made that a community summer picnic, garage sale, and bingo gatherings be held at Bridgehaven during 2022. Diana Schnaible reported that she and Julie Jackson have community bingo events in the works.
Due to thefts connected with previous Bridgehaven garage sales, it was suggested that individuals hold their own garage sales or that a group sale be held in the
marina pavilion.
It was also noted that security cameras are now very affordable, and if individual homeowners added more throughout the neighborhood it could help minimize theft. Curt will also find out what would
be required to add a security camera to an existing weather station.
Bill Bryant suggested that the bank issue by the marina be resolved through discussion with the neighboring property owners.
After discussion with Catherine Wright, it was agreed that Secretary Julie Jackson will assume update and distribution of Bridgehaven’s neighborhood directory. Any pending updates should be directed
to Julie.
The meeting was adjourned.