The meeting was opened by Steve Shirley, HOA president, with the introduction of Jeremiah Theys from Great West Engineering. Mr. Theys, the firm\u2019s Business Unit Manager, outlined the subdivision\u2019s stormwater drainage problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mr. Theys explained how, in recent months, his firm had divided the subdivision into basins to study the flow of water from both summer and winter storm events. The next step was to identify problem areas, then determine the best solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mr. Theys said one of the solutions he explored was reaching out to the Montana Department of Transportation to determine if the flow of storm water from the subdivision could be increased into the drainage ditch that runs along the interstate. However, MDT ruled out this option, and thus the runoff will need to be collected within the subdivision, he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Theys and his team also looked at the possibility of diverting excess storm water runoff to the TSA park. He said this option probably isn\u2019t viable because of the cost of getting the water to the park, which is at a higher grade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Theys said his firm\u2019s study has led to the conclusion that the best solution is the installation of an Isolator Plus drainage system, which consists of elongated chambers buried under TSA streets to provide a place to store storm water as it filters into the ground. (You can find illustrations of the Isolator Plus chamber system and maps of where it would be installed at this link<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Theys said he hopes to get his final report completed in December, and it will include projections of the cost. Terry Atwood wondered if the project could be done in two phases, with installation of half the chambers furthest away from away from the northeast corner of the subdivision, in order to 1) Determine if that might solve the problem, and 2) Help ease the financial impact on TSA property taxpayers. Theys replied that that approach might be sensible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Next, Matt Klara represented the TSA Park Board and reported on his meeting with Game Time, the company that has installed most of the playgrounds in the Helena area. Mr. Klara presented two design options for the playground and those photos can be found on the TSA website (www.treasurestateacres.com) with links to the two designs. The cost of both designs will be about the same (in the $94,000 range) and fundraising will begin when a design decision has been made. A motion was made that TSA HOA will donate $10,000 to the project. The motion was seconded and passed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The old slide will be the only existing piece of playground equipment that will be saved, and it will be moved to the northwest corner of the playground area. All other equipment will be new and will be installed by Game Time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Terry Atwood, TSA treasurer reported that just over $900 was donated from residents who participated in the community garage sale last September and will be given to the Park Board, in addition to the $10,000 from the HOA to kick off the fundraising effort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A discussion of the Christmas luminaries showed strong support for continuing the luminary tradition. A motion was made and seconded that we continue putting the luminaries out again this year. There are a few streets that still need to have street reps to be in charge of the assembling and distribution of the luminaries. If you would be able to have the supplies delivered to your house and be in charge of notifying the residents on your street for help with filling the bags with sand and candles, please contact Steve Shirley.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It seems to bring the Christmas spirit to the neighborhood if we all pitch in and help with this lovely tradition that the entire area enjoys so much. The streets needing reps are Otter, Red Fox, Cougar, and The Buffalo area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Luminary making is a good way to get to know the new folks who have moved into the subdivision in recent years. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Meanwhile, Mark Mobley, facility manager for the LDS temple, said the LDS church will resume its tradition of placing luminaries around its property as well as setting up a nativity scene and accepting donations for Helena Food Share.<\/p>\n\n\n\n — Minutes prepared by HOA Secretary Edie Witham\u200b\u200b <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The meeting was opened by Steve Shirley, HOA president, with the introduction of Jeremiah Theys from Great West Engineering. Mr. Theys, the firm\u2019s Business Unit Manager, outlined the subdivision\u2019s stormwater drainage problems. 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