[cid:image001.png@01DAFD56.B7740620] The Vuecrest View Newsletter, September 2024 REMINDER: Vuecrest Summer Picnic is coming soon! Our annual Vuecrest picnic will be Saturday, September14th, 4-6pm PT for Vuecrest Community members & kids. We'll have Tacos by Los Koros Express, ice cream truck and activities for the kids. It's a great time to reconnect. The picnic is held on Park Rd between Evergreen Dr. & Vineyard Crest on our grass esplanades. See you there! [cid:image008.png@01DAFD72.D2366450] REMINDER: September Vuecrest Board meeting The next Board meeting is Thursday, September 5th, at 6:00 -7:00 PM PT Owners are always welcome to attend. Join Zoom Meeting click here<https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5687915826?pwd=b1c5L0phbEx2TXV3Z1EvMm1PSnlQZz09&omn=86791740816> Meeting ID: 568 791 5826 Passcode: 962269 Upcoming 2024 Monthly Board and Annual Meeting schedule * September 5th 6-7pm, Zoom virtual call * October 3rd 6-7pm, Zoom virtual call * November 7th 6-7pm, Zoom virtual call * November 12th 6-7pm, Vuecrest Community Annual Meeting, Zoom virtual call * December 5th 6-7pm, Zoom virtual call [Colorful hands in different colors Description automatically generated] Seeking new Vuecrest Board members If you are interested in participating in the Vuecrest Community Association HOA as a Director, committee member or help on a committee - we'd love to have you participate. Vuecrest Board of Directors elections take place in November, so if you are interested in being on the Board please reach out to secretary@vuecrest.net<mailto:secretary@vuecrest.net>, president@vuecrest.net<mailto:president@vuecrest.net>, or directors@vuecrest.net<mailto:directors@vuecrest.net> Vuecrest Entrance Sign & Street Light Cleaning Project Completed The crews have completed several projects around Vuecrest Community including; * Vuecrest entrance signs refurbished so they stay shiny and welcoming for years to come! * Streetlights and post cleaned to keep them looking their best * Brick walls re-sealed to protect against weather and other damage * Trimming or removal of overgrown plantings from areas to help improve intersection sightlines [cid:image010.png@01DAFD74.797F7200][cid:image011.png@01DAFD74.797F7200][cid:image012.png@01DAFD74.797F7200] [A group of hands holding up letters Description automatically generated] Safety Matters, Mike Wittman, Vuecrest Safety Committee Chair During most of August we have had two City of Bellevue radar trailers in the neighborhood, with several hoped-for results: 1) to bring attention to driver's speeds; 2) to discourage cut-through traffic; and 3) to eventually obtain the results of measured speeds in multiple locations of our community. Each trailer has the ability to store speeds, according to the officer who deployed the trailers. We hope to have the trailers for a couple more weeks, and to re-locate them to likely excess-speed zones, such as inbound and outbound Park Road. If you feel there are vehicles traveling at excess speeds on your street, please contact safety@vuecrest.net<mailto:safety@vuecrest.net>. Within the past week, the neighborhood experienced a reported robbery (early Sunday morning, August 25th). While we do not know the details, the incident is a reminder to always secure your home at night, including: 1) locking all points of entry; 2) locking your vehicle and/or removing the garage door opener at night, or using the lock-mode on the interior control pad; 3) using motion-sensor lighting or dusk to dawn lighting on your home exterior lights; 4) keeping your exterior neat and tidy with no obvious items of value either outside or in your vehicle; and 5) keeping shrubs and foliage trimmed to minimize opportunities for a burglar to hide. Also, review the list included in the June article of "Safety Matters". Our annual Vuecrest picnic is scheduled from 4-6pm on September 14. This is an excellent opportunity to meet your neighbors, which is a great way to discuss mutual safety matters, and we will have the opportunity to visit with both the invited Bellevue Police and Fire Department representatives, who are always willing to share tips on staying safe and securing your residences! Be safe out there! Good Neighbor Compliance Committee updates, Chris Bodiford, Committee chair One of the most discussed restrictions the community association has with its members is in regard to hedge heights. Below are snips from our Vuecrest CCnR's showing the restrictions that are part of all properties in Veucrest and is very easy, simple to understand rule. Please contact Chris at goodneighbor@vuecrest.net<mailto:goodneighbor@vuecrest.net> if you have any questions or have a concern you need help. [cid:image020.jpg@01DAFD74.797F7200] Trash/Recycle/Yard waste tote etiquette Here's a few reminders regarding trash/recycle/yard waste tote etiquette in the Vuecrest community; * Totes should be put out the day before collection and then pulled back in the day after collection * Totes should be stored on your property in a place not visible from the street * Place totes at or nearest the end of your driveway for collection only * Secure all bin lids in the down position, especially the garbage bin to ensure lids are down and garbage is contained and helps keep birds and other critters from making a mess before collection * Ask a neighbor to put your totes out or bring them in if you are planning to be out of town * Never leave totes out on the street for an extended period of time * Promptly clean-up any trash or other debris that may have occurred near your property during collection day Visit Republic Services Bellevue <https://www.republicservices.com/municipality/bellevue-wa> for more information and multilanguage translations. 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