The general meeting of the Pinebrook Homeowners Association was held Thursday, April 4th. Elections were held to fill four, two-year seats on the board of directors. Those elected were incumbents David Hedderly-Smith, Dan Schofield and Lisa Fizer. Sherri Swing was newly elected and will fill the position vacated by Troy Duffin, who recently moved to Salt Lake City. We welcome her to the board!
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NO HUNTING OR HUNTING ACCESS IN PINEBROOK
It has been brought to the attention of the Association that several hunters have been seen using the private Pinebrook trail system for hunting access this year. In response, several NO HUNTING signs will be posted throughout the trail system in the next few days. We are fully aware that these signs are UGLY. Plans are to have proper and more attractive signage made and posted at the Pinebrook entrances and trailheads. If you observe hunters on our trails, contact the Summit County Sheriff immediately at 435.615.3600. Please do not contact the HOA as we do not have law enforcement authority regarding these matters. Thank you for your help!
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UPDATED SECURITY NOTICE-RECENT CRIMINAL ACTIVITY
We have been made aware of several burglaries and thefts in our community this summer. The dark and secluded streets in Pinebrook make it easy for criminals to take advantage of opportunities if we let them, so the best way to protect yourself is to take away those opportunities. CLOSE YOUR GARAGE DOORS AT NIGHT, KEEP VEHICLES LOCKED AND VALUABLES OUT OF SIGHT, AND DON’T LEAVE KEYS IN YOUR VEHICLES. Below is a response from Captain Andrew Leatham that we received the last time there were numerous thefts reported in Pinebrook:
“Thank you for your recent email to Sheriff Edmunds. Since I am the Captain over Patrol, Sheriff Edmunds asked me to respond. Unfortunately both Pinebrook and Jeremy Ranch have seen a significant increase in the number of vehicle burglaries, residential burglaries, and thefts during the past couple of months. Both Pinebrook and Jeremy Ranch have equally been targeted, and it appears that the crimes are those of opportunity. In almost all cases, the burglars and thieves have had easy access to homes and cars. Doors have been left open, valuables have been left in plain sight, and keys have been left in ignitions. Although Pinebrook’s streets are darker and more secluded than those in Jeremy Ranch the number of crimes committed in each area are relatively equal, indicating to us, that proper lighting, securing of garage doors, locking of vehicles, and not leaving valuable items in plain view is a much greater factor in preventing crime than location. As you have indicated, Pinebrook is very expanisve subdivision, and although uniformed security patrol has a deterrant effect, the security patrols cannot be in all places all of the time. As you might be aware, Jeremy Ranch has its own security patrol which is staffed largely by off duty police officers, yet crimes have still increased in that area.
In response to your request for extra patrols, I can tell you that we are already do this. We have conducted analyses of the recent crimes commited in the area, and have conducted saturation patrols and surveillance operations in the area. We have brought in additional un marked units and officers from Salt Lake to assist in these operations. We are utilizing intelligence based policing techniques to help identify patterns and increasing staffing at locations and times where the patterns indicate. In the coming weeks, we also plan to bring on additional patrol deputies with bicycles to patrol the streets in Pinebrook and in Jeremy Ranch. We are trying hard to catch those responsible for this incursion into our community, and we are taking it rather personally.
It would be extremely helpful for the HOAs in both Pinebrook and Jeremy Ranch to get the message out to all of your neighbors. Better security practices, more vigilance, and calling the Sheriff’s Office when any type of suspicious activity is observed would be greatly appreciated. I hope I have answered your questions appropriately. If you have any further questions, please don’t hesitiate to call me directly at anytime. Thanks for your support!”
Captain Andrew Leatham
Patrol Bureau Chief
Summit County Sheriff’s Office
(435) 615-3517 office
(435) 640-6727 cell
aleatham@co.summit.ut.us
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STAGE 1 FIRE RESTRICTIONS IN PLACE
The State of Utah has issued a Stage 1 fire restriction alert. This means no open fires, no open smoking unless in designated areas, and NO fireworks! This is one of the driest years on record. Please be extremely careful this year and protect your neighborhood. Thank you for your cooperation.
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Home Improvement Approval Process
As homes in Pinebrook continue to age, the need for exterior improvements is becoming more critical. Please remember it is the homeowners responsibility that ANY changes to the exterior of a home must be submitted to the Pinebrook Architectural Control Committee (ACC) for approval. This includes roofs, paint, siding, additions or alterations to the home, fencing, solar panels and all other exterior “green” energy improvements. (Please review the CC&R’s on this website for further information.) Failure to obtain ACC may result in costly removal and/or replacement with approved finishes or materials. Please contact Shelly Roybal at 435.649.7948 to submit your plans or if you have any questions about the process. Thank you for your cooperation!
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GRAFFITI ACTIVITY IN PINEBROOK
Maibox huts in Eagle Ridge and Pine Ridge were tagged with graffiti and vulgarities last night. The Summit County Sheriff’s department has been notified, as has Pride Security. If anyone has any information regarding this activity or has seen any suspicious vehicles or individuals in our neighborhood, please contact the HOA or Sheriff’s department at 435-615-3600. Thank you for your help.
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Email Mailing List Database
Pinebrook resident Barbara Bretz has volunteered to construct an email mailing list to be used to send out emergency messages or important information to Pinebrook Estates residents. In order to get your email included on the mailing list…..Click on the tab “Email List” and enter your information or contact Barbara and she will add it for you.bbretz56@msn.com. Please consider allowing us to include your email.
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Change in Security Patrol
Effective Thursday, October 6th, PRIDE Security will be providing security patrols nightly through the Pinebrook community. In addition to the security patrols they’ll be doing on behalf of the Pinebrook Master Association, they can also provide security services for individual homeowners on a fee basis if requested. We will update our website soon with more detailed information on the services they provide as well as their contact information. As you may have already noticed, one of their vehicles will remain at the Pinebrook Park during non-patrol hours.
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PLEASE SLOW DOWN!
You have probably noticed the recent addition of a portable radar powered speed limit sign in the neighborhood. After several years of complaints from various homeowners throughout the subdivision, the HOA board voted to acquire a speed indicating sign in hopes of slowing motorists down. Our streets are narrow and steep, so please obey the speed limit as you travel through Pinebrook for your safety as well as the safety of your neighbors. Thank you!