The malfunctioning sprinkler system was due to frozen pipes. The clubhouse restaurant has now resumed operating during it’s scheduled hours. We appreciate your patience.

The sprinkler system in the SVCA Clubhouse malfunctioned on Saturday afternoon causing a water leak. The El Agave will be closed until the system can be repaired. Unfortunately, we do not have an estimated completion time for the repair. This post will be updated when we know more.

On Friday, December 22nd, the Lake Whatcom Water & Sewer District needs to complete an emergency repair on Hillside near Sigma. Flaggers will be on site to direct traffic around the workers. SVCA has alerted SSC so that disruption to trash collection will be minimized. The repair is expected to be completed today. Please drive carefully and follow the direction of flaggers!

The SVCA Board of Directors has a vacancy due to the resignation of one of the directors. Members interested in serving on the board until the next AGM in November 2024 should submit a Board Application and Disclosure Form. You can access the form online HERE or pick up a paper copy at the Welcome Center. Completed forms must be submitted on paper at the Welcome Center.

Applications will be accepted until 4:30 PM, Monday, January 22nd, 2024. Candidate interviews will take place at the Board Meeting on January 25th, 2024, at the Dance Barn.

On Tuesday, December 12th our subcontractor, WWRS will be back onsite finishing the asphalt patching.  This will impact two locations temporarily for the day:

• In the vicinity of 32 Harbor View – Road will be closed from late morning to mid-afternoon, and cars will need to detour.
  
• Gate 1 Entrance next to Guard Shack – The entrance will be open, but residents will be slowed down on entry as paving crews will be working on both sides of the road. 

On Monday, December 4^th, a resident let SVCA know that there might be an issue with the equipment being used to clean our roads. Because of this resident’s communication, we were able to address the problem right away. Here is a timeline of events:

• SVCA was notified of the problem around 3:45 pm
• Maintenance was on site at about 4:05 PM and observed a small amount of sheen visible, as shown in the photo above.
• Maintenance contacted Allied Sweeping at 4:15 PM and notified them of a potential oil leak on one of their sweepers. Allied stated they would investigate and remove any malfunctioning equipment from service.
• At about 4:20 PM Allied Sweeping removed their broom truck from service to investigate if it had a hydraulic leak.
• At about 4:30 PM Allied Sweeping returned to the site with a vacuum sweeper and re-cleaned the street.

While we certainly don’t want to drip any kind of oil or other substance on SVCA roads, Allied Sweeping uses synthetic biodegradable food grade hydraulic fluid in their street sweepers (see SDS HERE). There are no special measures required for accidental release.

I believe that the response from Allied Sweeping was professional, timely, and appropriate. Most of all, I appreciate being alerted to a potential problem by an observant and quick-thinking resident. Please, if you see something, say something. You can reach SVCA at Office@SuddenValley.com or by calling 360-734-6430.

When: Saturday, December 9th 

Where: In the green space next to the Dance Barn

we will have hot drinks and music, fun for the whole family

Street sweeping is scheduled to take place throughout Sudden Valley on 11/28 through 11/30, weather permitting. Please exercise caution when in the vicinity of sweepers.

Community-wide asphalt paving will take place Wednesday & Thursday, November 15 & 16, 2023. Expect minor delays for asphalt paving needed due to storm drainage improvements. Please be patient with work crews! May be rescheduled dependent on weather.

Saturday’s election results are available HERE.