VILLAGE DISTRICT OF EIDELWEISS
MAY 2019 NEWSLETTER
In This Issue:
Commissioner News
Upcoming Meetings - June 1st Public Hearing
Canoe/Kayak Rack Update
Road Update – Bergdorf Closure
Lodge Rental
Summer Rentals – rules and regulations
Pond Levels
Committee News
Volunteer Update – Beach Raking, Huttwil Mailboxes
COMMISSIONER NEWS
View all commissioner meeting minutes and
agendas (posted 10 hrs prior) Click Here
The Commissioners voted recently to post the latest financial reports to the VDOE website that includes the budget, cash flow report and capital reserve fund balances. You can find these by clicking here.
Jay Buckley has been appointed to the Board filling the vacancy created by Ralph Lutjen when he resigned at the annual meeting. Jay was sworn in during the Board of Commissioners meeting on May 14.
The on-call phone service at the office has been discontinued. It was costing the district $127.66/month. A survey of 6 surrounding towns found that none of them have an after-hours service. Moving forward, callers will be instructed to leave a message for a return call when the administrator is available or in an emergency to call 911.
Administrative Assistant Position being posted. We are looking for a 10-15 hour per week highly motivated independent individual to assist with workflow in the municipal office. Primary duties will be clerical, knowledge of Excel and familiarity with Office 365 beneficial. Application and job description can be obtained at the District office.
Warrant Article #8 was approved at the annual meeting authorizing $4,180 for a York rake replacement. This purchase has been made and the rake is now in use.
Warrant Article #15 A project was proposed at the annual meeting to raise $36,140 to update the pressure reducing valve pit at Upper Lakeview/Rigi by separating the lines covered by the PRV (valve) to reduce pressure at some of the homes in this zone. The warrant was reduced to $2000 and was passed by the voters. This was to cover replacing just the valve which was done on May 14th. The initial report is that pressure has been reduced at the affected homes in the area. This will continue to be monitored to ensure that this issue has been addressed as required.
Warrant Article #18. $42,000 will be deposited into the Water System Capital Reserve Fund. Check will be issued on June 1st from the unassigned fund balance.
UPCOMING MEETINGS
Public Hearing: Saturday June 1 – 9:00 AM at the Lodge. The Public Hearing will be held to review proposed revisions to the Water and Highway & Parking Ordinances. Proposed changes are highlighted within the current ordinance on the VDOE website (vdoe-nh.org) All residents are encouraged to attend—questions and comments are welcome.
Check the VDOE website or the Huttwil bulletin board for all posted meetings & locations.
OTHER IMPORTANT DATES:
May 1: Water Bills were due. If you have not paid your bill yet, please do so as soon as possible. All bills now overdue are subject to a fine of $50. On August 1st an additional $100 fee will be incurred.
CANOE/KAYAK RACK REGISTRATION
Rack assignments were delayed this year due to the large amount of snow that kept us from inspecting and repairing the extensive damaged racks. Assignments were sent on Friday, May 24th. Registration for a second space is open. An email was sent on Friday April 12th with details.
ROAD UPDATE
The heavy spring thaw and run off this year unfortunately contributed to the collapse of a culvert on Burgdorf Drive and the road has been closed indefinitely at the culvert crossing. Homes at #1 thru #4 Burgdorf are accessible via Aspen Drive. Access to all other houses on Burgdorf will be from Grison to Konstanz.
LODGE
The Lodge is now open. If you’d like to use the facility for a
gathering or event, please contact Nancy Cole at the district office for
information and availability.
SUMMER RENTAL SEASON
Last month we published a 1 page mini poster that owners can print and post in their homes in order to share the rules and regulations in Eidelweiss with their renters and visitors. Contact the office if you need a copy.
On Tuesday May 28th Commissioner Adam Leiser and the Environmental Committee met with Charlie Krautmann from DES. He will be back in the District on June 6th to gather data for a report that will be completed within 5 weeks regarding the management of the Dam. There was also a conference call on May 28th with Carol Henderson of NH Fish and Game regarding pond levels and the active loon nest. We expect her to provide a recommendation for a short-term solution after contacting DES and the Loon Preservation Society. All this information will facilitate the District in creating a long-term management plan for the Dam and pond water levels. Please attend the June 1st public hearing which will be followed by a Commissioners meeting where the pond level issue will be on the agenda.
COMMITTEE NEWS
Volunteers are still being sought for the Roads
Committee. Please contact the office if you are available and interested in
serving on any of the committees. (email:
office@vdoe-nh.org)
Environmental Committee Update:
The Committee has 6 members and was officially established on Monday May 20th.
Water Committee Update:
A meeting was held with the Board of Commissioners on May 10 to walk through the water system assets & facilities. The committee is exploring funding options and possible application to NHDES for SRF loans to fund the Reinach Tank project. We are also going to develop a project plan to pursue digital mapping and use of a GIS system.
PROJECT – VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Beach Raking – Thank you to all who have volunteered to help with beach raking on weekends this summer. We can still use more people so if you are willing and able to help (even if it’s just one beach on one day), please contact Michael Dolan who has volunteered to coordinate the schedule. (email: dolrn@yahoo.com).
THANK YOU VOLUNTEERS!
On Sunday May 5th and Monday May 6th, a dozen volunteers joined Jay Buckley to reshingle the roofs and upgrade the lighting at the Huttwil mailboxes. The roof was re-shingled, the structures painted and new LED lighting was installed lowering wattage while improving brightness. All of the materials were donated by residents. The estimated value of the work was $2500-$3000. Many thanks to everyone who contributed and participated.
Also thank you to everyone who volunteered to clean up roads on Valley Pride Day!
So far this year, we’ve had more than 20 residents volunteering for projects and committees. We appreciate everyone’s participation and invite all residents to volunteer and join the team!
