We appreciate everyone’s patience as we work to send out the new gate keys. This task has proved monumental at the least. But then, why not!? Automating the gate is definitely a monumental moment in the history of BSR!

As most of you are aware, the letter sent out in October stated that PIN codes would expire December 15 at 10:00 PM. Many of you have not returned any old, metal keys, yet. Thus, you are entitled to the default, single key card for free. Only a small number of these defaults have been processed so far.

Rest assured, we will not deactivate your PIN code until at least two weeks after we send your physical key device(s) (key card, fob, and/or transmitter). As such, your PIN code will be deactivated December 15 OR two weeks after we send your physical devices, whichever is later.

The next batch of mailings will go into the USPS tomorrow. If you have ordered any paid cards, fobs, or transmitters, and haven’t received them by 12/7, please contact us (preferably by email).

The upgrade of the BSR gate is complete and ready for operation. On Saturday, November 10, we will activate the gate. As such, starting November 10, you will need a PIN, key card, fob, or transmitter to open the gate. If you have lost or not received your PIN (see sample letter) and need to get through the BSR gate in the next few weeks, please contact us (preferably by email).

Please allow the gate to fully open before driving through and stop your car clear of the gate on the other side after pulling through until it is fully closed. No tailgating! If you do, there’s a good chance the gate will bump into your car as you try to slip through.

To exit BSR, simply pull up to the sensor in the road just outside the gate’s reach and the gate will open for you. No key necessary to exit.

PINs can be entered on the keypad (shown in the photo above). Key cards and fobs (once distributed) should be swiped in front of the keypad.

We will be mailing key cards, fobs, and transmitters within the next few weeks.

The BSR Board concluded an emergency meeting about an hour ago regarding the gate. We’re super excited to announce that we are proceeding with an upgrade to our gate to automate it! We still have a few details to work out, but we expect work to start within the next week or two with our expectation of the installation being completed around end of October or early November.

Details for initial access through the new gate are being worked on. We’re hoping to either mail an access card or mail/e-mail a unique access code as soon as we have the installer selected. Obviously the latter (mail/e-mail an access code) works best for those Association members with multiple family access. Please ensure we have an up-to-date e-mail address or postal address for you. You won’t be able to get in the neighborhood if we can’t contact you!

In the meantime, due to costs with fixing the current broken lock, we will be using a clipped chain or rope to hold the gate closed. Please help the neighborhood by clipping the gate closed after you go through. This will also help prevent the gate from being blown into the posts and causing further damage.

As a reminder, each homeowner is responsible for the security of their individual property. The Board can help with overall neighborhood security, but we can’t protect individual properties from issues caused by other Association members.

What a year for our gate! Thanks for your patience as we work through the undesired disturbance of our gate lock’s crippling.

Have you spotted people staring thoughtfully at the BSR gate lately? It may not be just because of the beautiful new paint job. It may be one of our Board members trying to come up with ways to ease and improve the access at our gate.

In recognition of some of the aging population in our community and as a way to better control access, the Board is researching electronic gates. It’s certainly not a new idea, but it’s one we are hoping can provide a more secure and convenient experience for all.

We have been speaking with multiple communities in the canyon to discover the pros and cons they’ve had with their electronic gates. Also, we are obtaining quotes from multiple vendors with the intent to use existing funds (i.e. no assessment!) to pay for the gate upgrade.

We are taking into consideration our winter conditions, ongoing costs, operational stability, backup access, remote control, and a plethora of other options. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us!

A great big thanks to the Nazarowtizs, Fugals, and Mike Jones for their work repainting our gate. It was much needed work that many professionals turned down. The new paint job looks fantastic!

Here’s an opportunity this year to volunteer your services to help beautify our association: main gate painting.

Carol Nazarowitz is leading efforts to organize and paint the main gate in the near future. She is asking for those interested in helping to contact her at 435­-783-7141.

Please volunteer to help.

Painting will begin on or about June 11th and is anticipated to be complete around June 22nd. Please be courteous and respectful of the painting efforts as they are occurring and expect reasonable delays travelling through the gate during this period.

There should be no locks or lock-boxes attached to the gate. If there are, these will be cut off and disposed of when painting is started. All locks and lock-boxes should be attached to the provided lock-box post found between the gate and the bulletin board.