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The Vuecrest View Newsletter, November 2024

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2024 Vuecrest Survey Results
Thank you to everyone who took the time to respond to the 2024 Vuecrest annual Survey!
The results provide direct feedback on topics the Board and Committees are discussing and help us navigate a course forward.
We'll try and a survey a year to keep a finger on the pulse of Vuecrest.
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Safety Matters, Mike Wittman, Vuecrest Safety Committee Chair
As we delve deeper into fall, we are reminded that cold weather is soon upon us!  While our attention may be focused on the things that maintain our landscapes - falling leaves, cleanup of our planting beds, mulching for next year's vegetable garden and preparing our lawns for winter with aerating, fertilizing, etc. - we shouldn't forget the things that make our homes, travel and surroundings safe for the winter.
Here are a few tips to stay safe in cold weather!

•                 Preparing for winter storms
  

•                 Listen to your radio or television for winter storm forecasts and other information.
  

•                 Prepare your home for cold weather. Install storm windows.
  

•                 Insulate outside walls, attics and crawl spaces. Wrap pipes, especially those near cold outer walls or in attics or crawl spaces. Repair leaks in the roof, around the doors and in the windows.
  

•                 Install water spigot insulators.
  

•                 Have appropriate cold weather clothing available.
  

•                 If you have a kerosene heater, refuel your heater outside and remember to keep it at least three feet from flammable objects.
  

•                 Make sure your fireplace functions properly.
  

•                 Have rock salt and sand on hand for traction on ice.
  

•                 Fill your gas tank before the snow starts falling.
  

•                 Check the tires on your vehicle!  Don't drive if they are not rated for all weather conditions.
  

•                 During a winter storm
  

•                 Wear several layers of loose-fitting, lightweight, warm clothing rather than one layer of heavy clothing. Wear mittens rather than gloves. Wear a warm, woolen cap.
  

•                 Do not drive unnecessarily.
  

•                 Heat only the areas of your home you are using. Close doors and curtains or cover windows and doors with blankets.
  

•                 Use alternative heat methods safely. Never use a gas or charcoal grill, hibachi or portable propane heater to cook indoors or heat your home.
  

•                 Never use a generator indoors or in a garage or carport.
  

•                 Be careful when shoveling snow. Do not overexert yourself.
  

•                 Be sure to eat regularly. Food provides calories that maintain body heat.
  

•                 Watch for signs of frostbite and hypothermia - slurred speech, disorientation, uncontrollable shivering, stumbling, drowsiness and body temperature of 95 degrees Fahrenheit or less.
  

•                 Bring dogs and cats inside during cold weather.
  

Please review the following helpful information provided by the City of Bellevue:
Snow and Ice | City of Bellevuehttps://bellevuewa.gov/winter
As always, if you have any Safety Related issues to bring to our attention, please do so by sending a message to safety@vuecrest.netmailto:safety@vuecrest.net  Be safe out there!

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No Street Parking in Vuecrest over 24hrs
Let's get those vehicles off the street and into our garages and driveways!
The City of Bellevue does not allow vehicles to be parked on our streets longer than 24 hours (Bellevue Municipal Code 11.23.020) and parking over 24 hours is prohibited.  Except for authorized time limit zones (BCC 11.23.022), no person may park or re-park a vehicle on either side of a public street within the same block for a period exceeding 24 consecutive hours. A vehicle shall be deemed to be parked in violation of this section unless the vehicle is moved to a different block every 24 hours. For purposes of this section, a block is defined as the stretch of roadway between the two closest public street intersections on either end of the stretch. For cases where a roadway ends, a block is defined as the stretch of roadway between the end of the roadway and the closest public street intersection. (Ord. 6686 § 1, 2022; Ord. 6383 § 1, 2017; Ord. 4611 § 6, 1993.)
Vuecrest residents can easily report vehicles parked more than 24hrs. via the City of Bellevue APP.  Download to your mobile phone from the APP Store.

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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.netmailto:secretary@vuecrest.net, president@vuecrest.netmailto:president@vuecrest.net, or directors@vuecrest.netmailto:directors@vuecrest.net

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REMINDER:  October Vuecrest Board meeting
The next Board meeting is Thursday, November 7th , at 6:00 -7:00 PM PT
Owners are always welcome to attend.
Join Zoom Meetinghttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/5687915826?pwd=b1c5L0phbEx2TXV3Z1EvMm1PSnlQZz09&omn=89243619354
Meeting ID: 568 791 5826
Passcode: 962269
Upcoming 2024 Monthly Board and Annual Meeting schedule

• November 12th 6-7pm, Vuecrest Community Annual Meeting, Zoom virtual call
• December 5th 6-7pm, Zoom virtual call

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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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Keep your Vuecrest Contact Information UP-TO-DATE
Please make sure that your homeowner contact information, tenant information, and/or property management information is always up to date. Your information is not shared or distributed to any third party and is only used for your informational and safety benefit. Here's how to update your information...Go to http://www.vuecrest.net/communicate/update-us, Input your information, and click Submit.

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The Vuecrest View Newsletter, November 2024
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2024 Vuecrest Survey Results
Thank you to everyone who took the time to respond to the 2024 Vuecrest annual Survey!
The results provide direct feedback on topics the Board and Committees are discussing and help us navigate a course forward.
We'll try and a survey a year to keep a finger on the pulse of Vuecrest.
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Safety Matters, Mike Wittman, Vuecrest Safety Committee Chair
As we delve deeper into fall, we are reminded that cold weather is soon upon us!  While our attention may be focused on the things that maintain our landscapes - falling leaves, cleanup of our planting beds, mulching for next year's vegetable garden and preparing our lawns for winter with aerating, fertilizing, etc. - we shouldn't forget the things that make our homes, travel and surroundings safe for the winter.
Here are a few tips to stay safe in cold weather!

•                 Preparing for winter storms
  

•                 Listen to your radio or television for winter storm forecasts and other information.
  

•                 Prepare your home for cold weather. Install storm windows.
  

•                 Insulate outside walls, attics and crawl spaces. Wrap pipes, especially those near cold outer walls or in attics or crawl spaces. Repair leaks in the roof, around the doors and in the windows.
  

•                 Install water spigot insulators.
  

•                 Have appropriate cold weather clothing available.
  

•                 If you have a kerosene heater, refuel your heater outside and remember to keep it at least three feet from flammable objects.
  

•                 Make sure your fireplace functions properly.
  

•                 Have rock salt and sand on hand for traction on ice.
  

•                 Fill your gas tank before the snow starts falling.
  

•                 Check the tires on your vehicle!  Don't drive if they are not rated for all weather conditions.
  

•                 During a winter storm
  

•                 Wear several layers of loose-fitting, lightweight, warm clothing rather than one layer of heavy clothing. Wear mittens rather than gloves. Wear a warm, woolen cap.
  

•                 Do not drive unnecessarily.
  

•                 Heat only the areas of your home you are using. Close doors and curtains or cover windows and doors with blankets.
  

•                 Use alternative heat methods safely. Never use a gas or charcoal grill, hibachi or portable propane heater to cook indoors or heat your home.
  

•                 Never use a generator indoors or in a garage or carport.
  

•                 Be careful when shoveling snow. Do not overexert yourself.
  

•                 Be sure to eat regularly. Food provides calories that maintain body heat.
  

•                 Watch for signs of frostbite and hypothermia - slurred speech, disorientation, uncontrollable shivering, stumbling, drowsiness and body temperature of 95 degrees Fahrenheit or less.
  

•                 Bring dogs and cats inside during cold weather.
  

Please review the following helpful information provided by the City of Bellevue:
Snow and Ice | City of Bellevuehttps://bellevuewa.gov/winter
As always, if you have any Safety Related issues to bring to our attention, please do so by sending a message to safety@vuecrest.netmailto:safety@vuecrest.net  Be safe out there!

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No Street Parking in Vuecrest over 24hrs
Let's get those vehicles off the street and into our garages and driveways!
The City of Bellevue does not allow vehicles to be parked on our streets longer than 24 hours (Bellevue Municipal Code 11.23.020) and parking over 24 hours is prohibited.  Except for authorized time limit zones (BCC 11.23.022), no person may park or re-park a vehicle on either side of a public street within the same block for a period exceeding 24 consecutive hours. A vehicle shall be deemed to be parked in violation of this section unless the vehicle is moved to a different block every 24 hours. For purposes of this section, a block is defined as the stretch of roadway between the two closest public street intersections on either end of the stretch. For cases where a roadway ends, a block is defined as the stretch of roadway between the end of the roadway and the closest public street intersection. (Ord. 6686 § 1, 2022; Ord. 6383 § 1, 2017; Ord. 4611 § 6, 1993.)
Vuecrest residents can easily report vehicles parked more than 24hrs. via the City of Bellevue APP.  Download to your mobile phone from the APP Store.

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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.netmailto:secretary@vuecrest.net, president@vuecrest.netmailto:president@vuecrest.net, or directors@vuecrest.netmailto:directors@vuecrest.net

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REMINDER:  October Vuecrest Board meeting
The next Board meeting is Thursday, November 7th , at 6:00 -7:00 PM PT
Owners are always welcome to attend.
Join Zoom Meetinghttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/5687915826?pwd=b1c5L0phbEx2TXV3Z1EvMm1PSnlQZz09&omn=89243619354
Meeting ID: 568 791 5826
Passcode: 962269
Upcoming 2024 Monthly Board and Annual Meeting schedule

• November 12th 6-7pm, Vuecrest Community Annual Meeting, Zoom virtual call
• December 5th 6-7pm, Zoom virtual call

[A group of trash cans  Description automatically generated]
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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Keep your Vuecrest Contact Information UP-TO-DATE
Please make sure that your homeowner contact information, tenant information, and/or property management information is always up to date. Your information is not shared or distributed to any third party and is only used for your informational and safety benefit. Here's how to update your information...Go to http://www.vuecrest.net/communicate/update-us, Input your information, and click Submit.