Winter 2008-09 has come to the Ranch
Time to get the snow tires put on, put the chains in the trunk and leave some extra time to get around. Remember that these first few storms are particularly slippery on the unfrozen ground and there are still folks on the ranch who are unfamiliar with our winter driving conditions. Be safe and have fun!
December 6, 2008 update. There have been a number of accidents on Tollgate Canyon Road this season. Historically, early season (and late-season) snowfalls and melt-freeze cycles have made for the most dangerous road conditions on the ranch. Additionally, conditions vary widely from the upper to lower part of the road with the 1500 foot elevation change and 10 degree difference. True snow tires are important, chains are advised if conditions warrant, and pulling trailers up or down in these conditions is foolhardy. Accidents or jack-knifes that close the road must be dealt with immediately, as nearly a thousand owners rely on this single access.
Sanding needs for the road are evaluated daily, but we contract for the work and it is not always immediately available. Additionally, Our contractor cannot always access Tollgate above Oil Well Road. One should never assume that sanding is done on ANY part of the road.
Thanks all, be careful.
Hutch
The Owners Association continues to favorably look at an SSD proposal.
Additional information from former PMROA President Scott Boyle, the County Attorney and owner comments has brought us to an alternative proposal. For those who've been following the discussion, the new "flat tax" changes in the proposal, as well as the addition of lower Forest Meadow Drive are in red. This proposal eliminates the inherent inequity in the Utah tax rate for primary and secondary homeowners and will share the costs of these access roads equally amongst all owners within Tollgate Canyon.
Read the new proposal HERE
Read the petition HERE
Pine Meadow Ranch Owners Association Annual Meeting:
Our annual meeting is scheduled for
November the 12th at 6:30. We'll meet at the Park City Academy, 3120 W. Pinebrook Rd, Park City. From SLC: Off I-80 exit Jeremy Ranch exit. Turn right at stop sign and take left onto Kilby frontage road. Go passed the shopping area and make left onto Pinebrook Rd. School will be the 3rd building on the left.
We hope to see you all there.
Fall has come to the Ranch
Some reminders for fall in the mountains:
- Remember that driving conditions around the Ranch will be variable, at best.
- Culverts need to be cleaned out. If you have a driveway culvert, it is your responsibility to maintain it. There are too many drainages on the ranch for Jody to get to them all and clogged culverts are a cause for much of our spring road repairs.
- Trailers need to be removed from the Ranch. Camp trailers and RVs are not allowed on the Ranch for the winter, and should be removed while the driving conditions are better.
- On the brighter side, we've probably passed our biggest fire danger for the year without incident. Thanks to everyone for your attention to safety.
- The winter parking lots will be available soon for storage. The lot with the maintenance building is for winter-long storage of snow machines, trailers cats etc. The lower lot is for short-term use. Park there for the weekend or have your guests park there. Please do NOT park there long-term, as it prevents Jody from plowing. The upper meadow, above the parking lots, is NOT for storage or parking for any period of time. It is being re-vegetated for non-motorized use.
