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The association has begun work on the basketball court at the intersection of Stagecoach and Buckboard Drive.  Currently, the fence has been removed as well as some overhanging brush to allow crews access to the area.  The proposed plans for the court based on homeowner requests are to raise the back wall for lacrosse drills, resurface and shorten the area to half-court, and add a small park/picnic area to the other half of the area.  Lighting and security monitoring will possibly be installed due to the recurring problem with graffiti on the court walls.  Unfortunately, many circumstances delayed starting the project until now, so most of the work will be completed next spring.

The Park City Community Foundation is hosting the Live PC Give PC campaign again this year On November 8th. The purpose of the event is to raise funds to support local non-profit organizations and foundations that provide many valuable services to the community. For more information or to donate, visit The Park City Community Foundation.

To sign up for Summit County’s reverse 911 CodeRed system, please visit www.summitcountysheriff.org/community/CodeRED/codered.html

Republic Services (Waste Management) would like to remind all owners to have their dumpsters on the street by 7am on the day of collection. Otherwise, they are required to make multiple rounds through the neighborhood, which means more large trucks, more noise, more traffic. Thanks for your cooperation.

For those who are members of the Pinebrook Homeowners Association, please reserve the evening of Saturday, August 17th to attend the association’s annual summer party! This year, we have hired a taco vendor from Salt Lake City to prepare fresh tacos made to order. He will offer a variety of meats and vegetables that should satisfy most everyone’s appetite. As in prior years, the association will provide all food and beverages so just bring yourselves and hope for nice weather. We look forward to seeing you at the Pinebrook Park at 5pm on the 17th.

Our Pinebrook neighbor, Chief Paul Hewitt of the Park City Fire Dept. was kind enough to give us a quick Q&A session about fire issues that concern all of Pinebrook.

Q: How many members of the PCFD currently live in Pinebrook?
A: Six

Q: Is the station on Kilby Road staffed 24/7? How many staff and trucks?
A: Station 35 on Kilby Road is staffed 24/7. This does not mean there are people in the station 24/7 – training, calls, and regular business like inspections take the crews out of quarters sometimes. They, or another crew, are typically in the area and ready to respond when alerted by 9-1-1 dispatch.

Q: What are response times to Pinebrook?
A: This largely depends on the address, weather conditions, and other factors. As an average from the time of a 9-11 call a five minute average response would be close to accurate. All dispatchers are medically trained to offer support until we arrive. The sooner the call comes in, the better. This sounds obvious but history shows that many times citizens try to fix the “problem” themselves delaying fire personnel arrival. (Editors note: Call as soon as any fire problem presents itself. Better safe than sorry.)

Q: We’re in the heart of wildfire season. What are some of the most important steps Pinebrook residents can take to improve their fire readiness?
A: Pinebrook is wildfire country, and it is essential that homeowners take the necessary precautions to protect their homes. This information can be found in a number of places. A FEMA website, ready.gov, is a great resource for information. As are the following sites:

www.firewise.org
forestry.usu.edu
summitwildfires.com
planning.utah.gov
utahfireinfo.gov
www.pcfd.org

The information found on these websites will help to guide you in your efforts of creating a safer property and community, as well. It is essential and of urgency that Pinebrook homeowners take the necessary precautions to protect their homes and develop defensible space.

Q: Pinebrook is essentially a box canyon surrounded by wooded open space. What evacuation plans exist if a fire threatens Pinebrook Road?
A: Park City Fire District and the Pinebrook HOA worked together to locate and install emergency evacuation/exits signs to assist Pinebrook residents with evacuation in the event of an emergency. Should an emergency evacuation take place, law enforcement and fire personnel will quickly work together to guide residents to alternate routes. The most important part of evacuation is leaving when you are asked to do so. Don’t second guess an evacuation order.

Q; Anything else?
A: Have a “Go Pack”. That is have a box ready with the stuff that might slow you getting out the door quickly in case of an evacuation order. That means different stuff to different people. If you have possessions that are very important you may want to consider having these items at the ready.

Thanks Paul. Hopefully we all stay fire free.

This summer is shaping up to be hot and dry. Even though Gorgoza Mutual Water Company has not officially instigated mandatory watering restrictions this summer, it is always smart to be careful with your water usage and conserve when possible. Please check your sprinkler timers and make sure you are watering during the evening or early morning hours and for the least amount of time possible to maintain your landscaping. Remember, the water you save now makes it available later in the year or in future dry periods. Thanks for your cooperation.

The Park City Fire District has banned fireworks in Summit County again this year due to the extremely warm, dry and windy weather conditions. Signs will be posted in Pinebrook in the coming days, but please pass along this information to your friends and neighbors as soon as possible, especially if you see them using fireworks this summer. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in helping protect our homes and community from wildfires this summer.

The date of the next board of directors meeting will be Thursday, July 11th at 7pm at the offices of Gorgoza Mutual Water Company. Owners are welcome to attend. Please contact Cory McNeely at 435-649-2327 if you would like to be added to the agenda.

To request a reservation for the Pinebrook Park Pavilion, please visit www.pinebrookmasterassn.org