Notice of proposed rule changes |
RFP issued for fire mitigationOur Fire Safety committee has issued a RFP for work to mitigate fire danger on our mountain. Please see attachments for details: Greater Tollgate RFP Tollgate Area Map |
Notice of rule change proposal - Official notice will be sent to owners email
[3/9/22]
Please watch your email for a rule change proposal. The email will contain a link to record your response and make comments.
Dear Owners:
The Pine Meadow Ranch Fire Safety Committee has drafted and proposed a Fire Mitigation Rule for new construction. You may download a PDF copy of the proposed rule here.
At the February Board meeting, the Board voted to present the proposed rule to the community for comment.
Your opinion is important and we welcome your feedback! Please indicate whether or not you are in favor of the rule and provide your written comments in the email sent to owners.
You will have another opportunity to comment at the March 15, 2022, Board meeting. The Board's vote on the rule change is tentatively scheduled for April 19, 2022, which will also allow time for comment.
Please watch your email for a rule change proposal. The email will contain a link to record your response and make comments.
Dear Owners:
The Pine Meadow Ranch Fire Safety Committee has drafted and proposed a Fire Mitigation Rule for new construction. You may download a PDF copy of the proposed rule here.
At the February Board meeting, the Board voted to present the proposed rule to the community for comment.
Your opinion is important and we welcome your feedback! Please indicate whether or not you are in favor of the rule and provide your written comments in the email sent to owners.
You will have another opportunity to comment at the March 15, 2022, Board meeting. The Board's vote on the rule change is tentatively scheduled for April 19, 2022, which will also allow time for comment.
Emergency Services and Fire Station Update
A huge thanks goes out to board members, safety comittee volunteers and neighbors who have been working together to continue to keep attention on our current emergency response situation. Below are some links to articles detailing some of this work.
If you want to help, please reach out to a member of the safety committee or other board member.
Report from the special county / NSFD joint meeting on Feb 17th here.
East side residents response to joint meeting on Feb 17th here.
Community response to NSFD suspension here.
Tollgate Emergency Response article here.
Representation request from Summit Countil Council on Feb 23rd meeting here.
If you want to help, please reach out to a member of the safety committee or other board member.
Report from the special county / NSFD joint meeting on Feb 17th here.
East side residents response to joint meeting on Feb 17th here.
Community response to NSFD suspension here.
Tollgate Emergency Response article here.
Representation request from Summit Countil Council on Feb 23rd meeting here.
The future fire station
North Summit Fire Station #24 – Fire Safety Committee Facilitating the County’s Plans
Hi, Everyone! Given yesterday’s burning tree top, you might be wondering what the Fire Safety Committee has been up to, recently.
The short answer is this – we are taking steps to facilitate the development and construction of the new North Summit Fire Station to be located on three acres on our upper Lot.
Admittedly, it has taken some time to regain the momentum that Alan Powell accomplished through his work with the North Summit F.D. I don't think many on this mountain have ever known a man so dedicated to a community or a project, as Alan. He's a tough act to follow! And, you should know that he was instrumental in helping carve out the three acres of land on the HOA’s upper Lot for this community project.
On Tuesday of this week, your committee; Nolan Mitchell, Michelle Suitor, and John Adams from the Pine Meadow HOA and Peter Simeone representing the Aspen Ridge HOA (who is also involved to bring a broader community perspective outside of our HOA), had the opportunity to tour the Mountain Green Fire Protection District's station. It serves as a model fire station that we hope will be used to develop the new station in Tollgate. We learned what they did right and what they would do differently. Their transparency is commendable!
Here are some key takeaways:
We want to thank Fire Chief, Ian Nelson, for updating us and giving us the tour!!
We appreciate his time and commitment to helping our community and for sharing more information on the plans and research for this important project!
http://northsummitfire.org/
Hi, Everyone! Given yesterday’s burning tree top, you might be wondering what the Fire Safety Committee has been up to, recently.
The short answer is this – we are taking steps to facilitate the development and construction of the new North Summit Fire Station to be located on three acres on our upper Lot.
Admittedly, it has taken some time to regain the momentum that Alan Powell accomplished through his work with the North Summit F.D. I don't think many on this mountain have ever known a man so dedicated to a community or a project, as Alan. He's a tough act to follow! And, you should know that he was instrumental in helping carve out the three acres of land on the HOA’s upper Lot for this community project.
On Tuesday of this week, your committee; Nolan Mitchell, Michelle Suitor, and John Adams from the Pine Meadow HOA and Peter Simeone representing the Aspen Ridge HOA (who is also involved to bring a broader community perspective outside of our HOA), had the opportunity to tour the Mountain Green Fire Protection District's station. It serves as a model fire station that we hope will be used to develop the new station in Tollgate. We learned what they did right and what they would do differently. Their transparency is commendable!
Here are some key takeaways:
- A significant portion, if not the majority, of the funding for this Fire Station will come through dedicated funds that have already been earmarked for the project.
- If interested, the Tollgate community can discuss and perhaps offer to provide funds to add or expand a community room, pavilion, exercise room, etc.
- There is still has a lot to do before construction begins. It will need to develop site and architectural plans and then work on securing building permits, etc.
- The district will evaluate and determine the type of fire equipment that will be stationed on the mountain. Type 6 Brush Trucks, similar to their Truck #132 (see pics and video) and Polaris Ranger's with water tanks, are probably good examples of the equipment that will be located here. There are no current plans to have large ladder trucks on the mountain.
- The district will evaluate how many Bays they want to install. It could be a three-bay station with pull through bays for the equipment, similar to the Mountain Green Station.
- There will be a backup generator.
- A helicopter pad for life flight and fire operations are part of the plan.
- Depending on our needs, we may want to consider collapsible water holding stations that would be located near hydrants during a fire. Helicopters would be able to refill from these stations. In California, for example, some communities have built empty concrete stations that are located near hydrants and can be filled if needed.
- Did you know if a helicopter flies over public roads with a water load, the road is generally closed off first?
- Some of us believe a real, old-fashioned forest watch tower would be an amazing addition to the plans. But, we realize we are probably just dreaming.
We want to thank Fire Chief, Ian Nelson, for updating us and giving us the tour!!
We appreciate his time and commitment to helping our community and for sharing more information on the plans and research for this important project!
http://northsummitfire.org/
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Evacuation plan - DRAFT
Please find the proposed draft of the Greater Tollgate Canyon Evacuation plan: HERE
Your Feedback is appreciated!
Your Feedback is appreciated!
Thank you to all our volunteers
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Many hands makes light work. A huge THANKS to all our neighbors on and off the ranch that came out and brought equipment and their time to help clean up the lower canyon to help mitigate fire danger.
Tollgate Canyon Fire Mitigation Clean up
Our Fire Safety committee has organized a clean up of lower Tollgate Canyon to mitigate fire danger. Please join us as you are able on Saturday July 10th from 9 - 3 (possibly Sunday as well depending on progress).
Reminder the ROAD WILL BE CLOSED in both directions from the dumpster turn off to Oilwell in both directions for the safety of the volunteers.
For more information see the flyer that was emailed out : HERE.
Reminder the ROAD WILL BE CLOSED in both directions from the dumpster turn off to Oilwell in both directions for the safety of the volunteers.
For more information see the flyer that was emailed out : HERE.
Emergency evacuation plan
The fire safety committee has created this document/pdf detailing the evacuation plan in case of a fire emergency.
Additionally, here is a the link to the overall map of the ranch. It would be a good idea to save it to a phone or print it out and keep it in your car in case you are routed to an area you are not familiar with https://www.pinemeadowranch.org/uploads/1/7/2/8/17289370/road__lot_map.1__1_.pdf
06/29/21
Additionally, here is a the link to the overall map of the ranch. It would be a good idea to save it to a phone or print it out and keep it in your car in case you are routed to an area you are not familiar with https://www.pinemeadowranch.org/uploads/1/7/2/8/17289370/road__lot_map.1__1_.pdf
06/29/21
Road Maint.
The prioritized list of roads to be worked on for 2021 season are as follows:
1- Tollgate and lower Forest Meadows
2- Bull moose - junction court intersection to Forest circle and bull moose intersection.
3- Forrest mds. From junction court to intersection of of Forest Meadows and Hill Crest.
4- Intersections around the ranch that need attention.
5- Navajo Rd.
6- Alexander Canyon Fix
7- Navajo Dr.
8- Chipmunk
9- Willow Cr.
10- Forest Cr.
As of 6/17 Navajo Road and the adjacent area of Running Deer have been complete
1- Tollgate and lower Forest Meadows
2- Bull moose - junction court intersection to Forest circle and bull moose intersection.
3- Forrest mds. From junction court to intersection of of Forest Meadows and Hill Crest.
4- Intersections around the ranch that need attention.
5- Navajo Rd.
6- Alexander Canyon Fix
7- Navajo Dr.
8- Chipmunk
9- Willow Cr.
10- Forest Cr.
As of 6/17 Navajo Road and the adjacent area of Running Deer have been complete
Moose Country Awareness
Did you know Summit county and the state of Utah both have leash laws requiring dogs to be leashed at all times. It is particularly important those laws are followed this time of year.
To learn more visit :
https://www.wildawareutah.org/wildlife/moose/
or Safety in Moose Country.
To learn more visit :
https://www.wildawareutah.org/wildlife/moose/
or Safety in Moose Country.
Thank you to the Fire & Safety Committee
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