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Pringle Falls Loop Bridge

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On August 15th, I met with Chris Doty, The Head Man, for Deschutes County Road Maintenance. It had been indicated earlier that the WROA Board had no interest in what was going on with our bridge. Chris and I discussed a wide range of topics:

Bridge Replacement

Bridge replacement is 4 to 8 years out based on it’s current rating for failure. Our Bridge has been rated as a “51” out of 100. The rating was provided by the State of Oregon after an inspection, several years ago. The County will be conducting its own assessment within the next year and if the bridge falls below 50, the schedule for the bridge replacement will be advanced. Chris assured me that when the bridge is being replaced we would maintain our ability to travel west on Burgess along with first responders ability to access the development on the west side of the Big Deschutes. The current scope of work is for the “bridge to be replaced only” and there are no plans for widening or modifying the turns leading to or from the bridge. Great news for those owners directly downstream!

Bridge Maintenance

Chris had included a specialized street sweeper to his capital budget request for 2023, but it didn’t pass muster as we are the only need. Until he receives approval we’ll be the ones cleaning our bridge, if we want it done at all. Before winter I will be removing the years of cinder buildup to help with both snow & ice removal, beginning all too soon.

Filtration Swale for Water Runoff

Chris would like to partner with us on the bridge water runoff, using a small bit of our common area for a biofiltration swale. There again, 4 to 8 years out.

Pringle Falls Signage

For years our residents have been complaining about the large brown sign stating “Pringle Falls” – “Deschutes River” right before our bridge. Chris will be providing me with the contact number so we can discuss removing the “Pringle Falls” portion of the sign since no one other than residents of WROA can access unless it is winter,

Deer/Elk Carrion Removal

The number for deer and elk carrion removal is (541) 388 – 6581 or email [email protected]

Single Point of Contact

Chris agreed that it would be best to have a single point of contact for road issues affecting WROA residents.

Rentals In Wild River

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Daily, weekly, or monthly vacation rentals are not allowed. All rental terms must be 6 months or longer. The members of Wild River do not want strangers who are unfamiliar with our rules, coming and going.

All owners properties will be kept in “park like condition, free of weeds, trash and fire hazards. All homes must have the required defensible space as outlined in the National Firewise Pamphlet

Failure to comply will result in the association taking action to bring the owners property into compliance and billing the property owner for all actual costs plus a 25% administration fee. The Administration fee will be entered in to the general fund, not Lori’s personal FU Neighbor Fund.

Got Ants?

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Try pouring about 1/4 of the Bayer Insecticide into a one gallon garden sprayer, topping off with water. I used to area spray with a garden hose, however, it’s just like Irrigation, it’s better to hit everything individually.. I hit each mound individually, smooth over with my foot and give one more light shot. That way I’ll know which ones are new.

I’ll start categorizing soon.

Emergency Egresses –

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Everyone should learn where the alternative Emergency Egresses are located! I’ll double check the West Deschutes River Road Emergency Egress to ensure it is passable. Update, it’s not.

This is something that you should print out to keep with your Emergency Preparedness Day Pack.

All of your heirlooms (not on display) and irreplaceable items should be boxed and ready to roll!

Some Bad News – There are large boulders blocking the Egress to West Deschutes River Road from Wild River Way. Anyone want to get with the Forest Service?

We could replace the rocks with posts that are easily knocked down in an emergency. At Boeing we called them crash barriers. If you are escaping a fire you shouldn’t worry about a little front end damage or better yet get behind a 4X4!

Also for additional security maybe we’ll could fix our perimeter fence? Asleep at the switch! But yes, we need more signs!

Best get with the Brain Trust first or they will be sending the local HACKER|LEPERS, Shysters at Large after you for doing a good deed!

The large Boulders could be reused at our West Entrance blocking the old service road

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Wild River West Entrance

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Thanks Dorothy and Mr. C! I’m sorry Ray, every time I look at you I am reminded of Richie’s Dad on Happy Days! And always so serious!

It is tough growing anything at 4,500 feet where summer days can reach into the 100s and on those same 100 degree days you can have night time temperatures dropping into the mid 30s. A 60 degree temperature swing has “Early Girls” and “Beef Stakes” saying, NFW!

It is also not easy getting money from the board for things that “they” are not interested in! Remember, it is the anointed ones that get to decide for the rest of us since we don’t seem to be smart enough. Not the way we used to roll under Virgil, Nancy and Jim Boyd! Ray is persistent and quiet about it and wears down the administration. He obviously has more patience than I do!

Thanks Ray and Dorothy!

And then there is maintenance. You don’t add assets unless you plan to maintain them and it shouldn’t be up to Ray and Dorothy to conduct the yearly inspection and maintenance of said assets.

Everyone, yes everyone agreed to hire out common area maintenance to professionals back in 2008. But we have spent our money poorly and have zero dollars in the reserve fund unless it is for roads? I have seen five year old’s play house better than our six board and arc members can manage 40 acres of common area not to mention providing needed services to our members.

Next up…Signs and why we need so many in the middle of the Deschutes National Forest. WE DON’T NEED NO STINKING SIGNS!

And for less than $200 a key we can make it even better!
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