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Schweitzer Property Owners
MeetingJune 3, 2006
Historical review of recent Schweitzer Organizations:
Schweitzer Mountain Community Association (SMCA)
Schweitzer Mountain Property Owners, Limited
Selkirk Recreation District (SRD)
Schweitzer Mountain Resort (SMR)
Schweitzer Mountain
Community Association
(SMCA)
Formed as part of PUD about 1989
Became more active in 1992-93 as more development activity occurred
SMCA has no authority/control outside of the PUD designated area
SMCA continued…
SMCA continued…
Approximately 40% of owners are members
Approximately 60% are outside of PUD
SMR has strong control over the Association until the PUD is totally built out
Schweitzer Mountain
Property Owners, Limited
Voluntary Owners Association
Active from early ’90s to about 1997
Major ProjectsL.I.D. paving interior roadsSchweitzer Fire Department
Continued…
Selkirk Recreation District (SRD)
Formed under Idaho Code in 1999 by eligible voters at Schweitzer
District funding provided by tax levy added to your Bonner County taxes
Maximum- .0006% of market value of taxable property
SRD continued…
Mission Statement: Assist and enhance the
recreation opportunities and transportation system within
SRD boundaries.
SRD continued…
Sample Projects:
Repair, patching and sealing of secondary roads
Linking of trails for hiking, biking, cross country skiing
Planting trout in Colburn Lake
SRD continued…
SRD Board of Directors
Scott BortzMarcia BellSpencer NewtonGeorge DavidsonTim Boden
Schweitzer Mountain Resort
(SMR)
-Sold this last year to MIG
President:Steven Woods
CFO & Acting General Manager:Rod Engel
Director operations/MUC:Tom Trulock
SMR continued…
Are there any questions regarding the Schweitzer
organizations just discussed?
Effective 5/2/2006
A new association of owners…
Schweitzer Property
Owners, Inc.
Purpose of the SPO
The mutual association of Schweitzer Mountain Property Owners located within the Selkirk Recreation District as established by the State of Idaho.
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SPO continued…
To promote and maintain reasonable and mutually beneficial growth and development on Schweitzer Mountain and to generally promote and maintain the mutual interests of its property owner members.
To contract for various services on behalf of its property owner members.
Benefits of SPO
Creates an independent unified residential owners forum.
Group voice to communicate with:Schweitzer Ski OperationsMountain Utility CompanySchweitzer Water CompanySelkirk Recreation DistrictSchweitzer Fire DepartmentSchweitzer Mountain Community AssociationBonner CountyIndependent Highway DistrictsCity of SandpointOther Governmental Entities
Potential Issues to address:Water ResourcesSewer SystemStorm Water Management Shuttle ServiceRoad MaintenanceGarbage DisposalImpact feesAnd any other concerns directed by
members
SPO continued…
SPO continued…
Group contracting for snow removal of private drives
Support of SRD Road snow plowing
Building a sense of Community
The website is up…
www.schweitzerowners.org
Board of Directors
President………………….Bill AlexanderTreasurer………………….Mel BaileyDirector……………………Dave KjosDirector……………………Don HuttonDirector……………………Dick EnsmingerDirector……………………Ev CoulterVice-President & Sec……Kent Lawson
Annexation Review
2003-2004Discussions regarding IHD annexing
the mountain roads
Mostly promoted by local residents and,
Some support from MUC director Tim Elsea
Early 2005
Re-energized lobbing by additional owners and,
An annexation committee set up by SRD
July-August 2005
Petitions signed by resident and non-resident owners supporting annexation
Total petitions submitted to Bonner County Commissioners- 636
Registered Voters approval rate- 69%
11/29/05
Open testimony before the Bonners County Commissioners
which elected to have a follow-up workshop.
12/29/05
Commissioners appointed representatives from SMR, SRD, SMCA, IHD and owners group.
Met for 3 hoursRepresentatives presented their
position and answered questionsFinal decision delayed by
commissioners
1/18/06
The Annexation committee met with Steven Woods and the director of Bonner County Road and Bridges
Key items discussed:Taxes used to maintain public
roads/privately maintainedJoint powers agreementWho is responsible for the main/sub
roads and how is it going to be paid for?
What is the status of the Annexation?
Any Questions on Annexation?
Snow Plowing Results for 05/06
Snow plowing results continued…
192 Residential units
Total cost-$34,828
$177 per unit ave.
Lowest cost-Alpine Condo-$87/unit
Highest cost-Cedar Ridge Ass.-$395/unit
Quality of service:No complaints Minor concerns-Immediately addressed
Response Time-Excellent
Snow plowing results continued…
Mountain Utility Company Snow
Removal Schedule
Pre/Post Operations
Main road to Schweitzer
Northwest Passage from Lakeview parking lot to Schweitzer Vehicle Maintenance shop
Pre/post Operations continued…
Pinnacle Ridge Road from the Lakeview parking lot to the Selkirk Lodge parking lot
Village Lane from Northwest Passage to the back of the Lakeview Lodge parking area
Winter OperationsMain Road to Schweitzer
Telemark Rd. to the Falline parking lot
Northwest Passage from Lakeview parking lot to Schweitzer Vehicle Maintenance shop, continuing from the Shop to Telemark Rd.
Winter Operations continued…
Pinnacle Ridge Road from the Lakeview parking lot to the Selkirk Lodge parking lot
Village Lane from Northwest Passage to the back of the Lakeview Lodge Parking area
How will the other
sub-roads get plowed?
SRD will contract (11/1 to 4/30) to fund up to $25,000
Back-up funding (2nd payer)Of the next $30,000… SMCA will fund 1/3, up to $10,000SPO (T & M members) will fund 2/3, up to $20,000 (of $30,000) and 100% above $55,000
Snow Plowing For 06/07
Contracts available through SPO:
1) Flat Rate Contract2) T & M Contract
Important
Participation in the proposed SPO snow removal program is
completely voluntary.
Flat Rate Contracts
Smallest driveways-approx. 25
$600 min. per year
Billed in advance
40 plows included
Flat Rate Contracts continued…
Berm removal included
October 25 deadline
Back billing for additional plows
Credit for no snow
T & M ContractsOwners other than smallest
driveways
Paid monthly in arrears- based on actual time
Up-front subscriber fee$4.50/100 sq ft.Covers set-up, equipment staging,
standby, minimum charges etc.October 1 deadline
How does the billing work?
Private driveways and lots (T & M subscriber)
$90/HR10 Minute incrementsFuel Surcharge possible
Sub-road funding- when requiredAdded to your monthly billBased on your % of the total square
footage
Examples:Approximate footage of subscribers…350,
000SPO sub-road costs……….$25,000
Aspen Highland Cedar
Ridge
Alpine Home
Square
Footage
3,100 21,200 7,600 11,500 2,100
% of total
.008 .061 .022 .033 .006
Group Cost
$221 $1514 $543 $821 $150
Cost/
unit/yr
$55 $54 $90 $26 $150
Example of a $25,000 SPO share:
400 units = $62.50/unit/year/average
500 units = $50.00/unit/year/average
See the website for detailed contracts and application...
www.schweitzerowners.org
General Terms and
Observations:
General Terms and Observations continued…
Period is from Nov 1 to Apr 30
Time sheets required
Insurance/Bonding/Liability required
Contractor responsible for damage
Three/Four inches- start plowing
Sub-roads cleared by 7 AM- if possible
General Terms and Observations continued…
Permanent obstructions to be identified
No pay- No plow
15 day terms
Membership in SPO required
Signed contracts required
Who is Normco?
• Owner Norm Lippert
• 10 years in business
• 5 full-time and 3 part-time employees
• Will add 4 additional for SMR
Normco continued…
• Dedicated equipment• 4 front loaders • 2 graders w/ wings• 1 snow blower (w/ 2 backups)• Sander capability to be acquired
• Backup equipment readily available
• Coordination has already been done
Any Questions?