ENPOA board revises snow plowing policy
Good news, Eagle Nest residents. The neighborhood has a new snow plowing policy!
What’s new: First the first time in years, cul-de-sacs will be included for plowing along with the main streets when snow totals reach 3 inches or more. In the past, residents in the courts had to wait until higher accumulations before they got their streets cleared.
The addition of 17 cul-de-sacs to the plowing contract will require more contractor time and expense, of course, so the courts will be approached a little differently. Plows will be instructed to make two passes through the courts, essentially plowing the equivalent of two lanes around the perimeter of the cul-de-sac. Some snow may be pushed into the center (low enough so as not to impede visibility), with the remainder pushed into yards with the most open space or straight out through the main thoroughfares.
The board also will review its salting protocols to ensure the exits and neighborhood bus stops are addressed more frequently.
Why the change? Cul-de-sac residents (about 150 lots) pay the same neighborhood dues as everyone else and should be accorded the same rights and benefits (like getting out of your own street) as those who live on the main drags. Further, the two-pass plowing approach works in other states with heavier snows, so board members were optimistic it could work here, too.
As always, residents are reminded to keep the neighborhood roadways clear when heavy snow is forecast. Please park your vehicles in your driveways or garages to allow the plows to do their work. The board cannot be responsible for plowed-in vehicles.
Granted, snow removal is a tricky business, given the potential for changing weather conditions. Thawing and refreezing of partially cleared cul-de-sacs could get a little bothersome for drivers. That’s why the ENPOA board asks for your caution and patience – and constructive suggestions – as we implement these plowing changes. Questions or concerns? Contact board vice president Scott Thien at 902-3103 or by email at scottthien@comcast.net
What’s new: First the first time in years, cul-de-sacs will be included for plowing along with the main streets when snow totals reach 3 inches or more. In the past, residents in the courts had to wait until higher accumulations before they got their streets cleared.
The addition of 17 cul-de-sacs to the plowing contract will require more contractor time and expense, of course, so the courts will be approached a little differently. Plows will be instructed to make two passes through the courts, essentially plowing the equivalent of two lanes around the perimeter of the cul-de-sac. Some snow may be pushed into the center (low enough so as not to impede visibility), with the remainder pushed into yards with the most open space or straight out through the main thoroughfares.
The board also will review its salting protocols to ensure the exits and neighborhood bus stops are addressed more frequently.
Why the change? Cul-de-sac residents (about 150 lots) pay the same neighborhood dues as everyone else and should be accorded the same rights and benefits (like getting out of your own street) as those who live on the main drags. Further, the two-pass plowing approach works in other states with heavier snows, so board members were optimistic it could work here, too.
As always, residents are reminded to keep the neighborhood roadways clear when heavy snow is forecast. Please park your vehicles in your driveways or garages to allow the plows to do their work. The board cannot be responsible for plowed-in vehicles.
Granted, snow removal is a tricky business, given the potential for changing weather conditions. Thawing and refreezing of partially cleared cul-de-sacs could get a little bothersome for drivers. That’s why the ENPOA board asks for your caution and patience – and constructive suggestions – as we implement these plowing changes. Questions or concerns? Contact board vice president Scott Thien at 902-3103 or by email at scottthien@comcast.net
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