What You Need to Know About Covenant Updates
Are Changes Being Made to Our Covenants?
Changes cannot be made to the covenants without residents agreeing (by majority vote) to update them. There’s a formal process in place to allow for community-wide discussion and consideration before amendments are made.
It has come to the attention of the SCCE Board that a petition is being circulated by residents wishing to amend the covenants related to Article II: Section 1: Recreational Vehicles, Equipment & Machinery.
Individuals can initiate the amendment process, however, the petition currently being circulated is not being done at the request of the SCCE Board. Ideally, property owners wishing to propose changes to the covenants work with the Board and follow the established process.
The Board is actively addressing several issues that have been raised recently. Our goal is to work with community members over the summer and present potential amendments for community-wide discussion. In an effort to provide clarity and transparency, we’ve added details about the amendment process to the website on the Covenants page. Generally, these are the 6 steps that need to be followed:
Proposal of amendment
Meeting to discuss
Voting
Counting of the votes
Approval of the amendment
Recording & effectivity
If you have questions about the covenants or compliance, please reach out to a Board member. Thank you in advance for your cooperation! The SCCE covenants are designed to help keep property values high and to ensure the most pleasant environment for all residents.
Friendly Reminder • Check Your Speed! • SCCE Speed Limit is 25 MPH •
Friendly Reminder • Check Your Speed! • SCCE Speed Limit is 25 MPH •
Covenant Compliance: We Need Your Help
The Covenants Committee conducted a survey in the summer of 2022 to get input and feedback from residents on the covenants. A top concern was compliance. The Board’s goal in 2024 is to remind homeowners of their responsibility to comply with the covenants by identifying residents who are out of compliance and work with them to reach resolution.
Letters are currently being sent to homeowners in violation of the covenants or with repair or maintenance violations.
The Board does not desire to be a policing or enforcing entity. Our hope is that homeowners recognize the responsibility and take the necessary action to be compliant. Thank you in advance. Your cooperation will protect property values and ensure the most pleasant environment for all residents.
Spring Clean Up: Saturday, May 18, 2024
Grab your gloves, drills, paintbrushes, rakes, and buckets, and bring the whole gang to the commons area to help with the Annual SCCE Spring Clean-Up Day!
Meet us at 9:00 a.m. at the picnic shelter for project assignments.
There are always plenty of projects–– and we’d love to see some new faces. Just an hour or two of your time will go a long way!
Crews are needed to help repair normal wear and tear and weather-damaged fences and buildings and to tidy up the grounds in general in anticipation of the summer season. This community effort keeps our development looking clean and fresh and is a great way to get to know your neighbors.
If you’d like to review the project list or discuss specifics in more detail, reach out to a board or committee member. They’ll make sure you get first dibs on the community beautification projects we have planned for this year.
We can’t wait to see you there… overhauls, work belts, and all!
Don’t miss your opportunity to connect with your SCCE friends and neighbors, and be sure to mark your calendar for these upcoming 2024 events:
Pool Opening: Monday, May 27 (weather permitting)
Say Hello to Summer BBQ: June 9
Sign Up for Auto-pay Today!
SCCE residents can now pay HOA dues and water fees with the auto-pay option through Black Hills Federal Credit Union (BHFCU). You do not need an account with BHFCU to enable this feature.
The sign-up process is easy. Here’s how it works:
Fill out the ACH Debit Authorization Form & attach a voided check
Place completed documents in the SCCE mailbox as you would for your regular monthly dues
Bookkeeping will set up your account with BHFCU’s secure system
You will receive an invoice via email from bookkeeping at the beginning of the month detailing the amount owed which will be debited from your account
Your account will be charged on the 12th of each month
An auto-pay option has been one of the top requests for years and the Board is pleased to provide this secure option to help make bill paying a little easier!
Moving In or Out of the Neighborhood?
If you are moving out of the neighborhood, PLEASE contact SCCE Bookkeeping and provide your closing date so we can verify your final water and HOA bill.
If you are moving into the neighborhood, WELCOME! Be sure to reach out to SCCE Bookkeeping and provide your contact information so we can be sure to get you a welcome packet and get your water and HOA account set up.
Reach Out
It just takes a minute to call or email a board or committee member with your community-related thoughts, suggestions, or ideas.
In order for feedback to be representative of the whole community, we need you to reach out, get involved and stay in touch. We’re always looking for volunteers and input to help make SCCE even better!
And, if you are looking for an easy way to keep up on neighborhood news and connect with your neighbors, check out the SCCE Facebook group and the SCCE NextDoor.com neighborhood. Both platforms are free and private.
