WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2010

Patrolling Your Community

The Montreux Security vehicle is a familiar site to residents and Club members as it patrols the roadways and perimeter areas of our community. To enhance our effectiveness in creating a more private, secure, and exclusive community, Montreux Security officers perform vehicular patrol of the property and its perimeter as well as perform Gatehouse duties.

Vehicle patrol is one of the more important aspects of our security operation. Patrolling an area brings more persons, vehicles, objects, hazards, and incidents under scrutiny of security personnel than could possibly be covered if Security remained fixed within the Gatehouse and Construction Gate Security Post. Effective patrol better protects persons and property, prevents accidents, damage, construction thefts, vehicle tampering, and serves as a deterrent to unauthorized entry, general theft, vandalism, and burglary. Patrol provides communication to our community and is a source of information for residents, members, employees, and management. Vehicle patrol also enables Security to provide traffic control and assist allied agencies, such as fire, police, and medical, when they respond to Montreux.

The duties of our security personnel while on patrol include observation, knowledge, corrective action, and reporting. Observation involves knowing the area, residents, employees, and routine activities to the extent that one can recognize when something is amiss. Knowledge of the entrances, exits, emergency equipment available, and communications will allow effective responses as needed. Corrective actions may include security personnel actively becoming an instrument of correction or initiating what needs correction, such as reporting a situation or problem.

If you have any questions or suggestions regarding our patrol procedures or any other aspect of your security operation, please don’t hesitate to contact Pete Christoffersen, Director of Security, at the gatehouse, 849-9780 or e-mail pete@montreuxgolf.com.

THURSDAY, JULY 8, 2010

Homeowner's Vehicle Decals

Under the authority of Montrêux Security and the Montrêux HOA, Montrêux homeowners and tenants of homeowners are issued the gold/green decal that is affixed by security to the lower left windshield area of vehicles that are registered to the resident. These decals are numbered and assigned at issue to the specific vehicle description and license number of your car. Additional decals are issued in the event you replace your car or its windshield. To ensure the integrity and accuracy of our database, we ask that you do not transfer ownership of your car or replace its windshield without first removing your decal and either destroying it or returning it to Montrêux security. Residents are advised not to remove the decals and place it on a replacement vehicle themselves without notifying security. Guests or family members staying with you temporarily (long or short term) are given Montrêux guest passes with the resident host and guest name displayed and are valid for any timeframe that you specify. Examples of holders of this pass include weekend (or longer) guests, boarders, exchange students, adult children home from college or staying with their parents temporarily, etc. These guests enjoy the same Montrêux entry privileges with a visitor’s pass as our residents enjoy by displaying the green/gold decal. Contractors, delivery and service personnel and employees of Montrêux are issued passes specific to their task. They are reviewed and updated routinely for accuracy and security purposes.

MONDAY, JUNE 21, 2010

Traffic Safety

Traffic enforcement and the compliance of traffic regulations is a legitimate concern in all communities, and Montrêux is no exception. We all want to live in a community that is comfortable, enjoyable, and as safe as possible.

The Montrêux Board of Directors has received an increasing number of inquiries and concerns for some time now regarding the lack of adherence of traffic control measures, specifically speed limit and stop signs, within Montrêux. The Board would like to remind all residents, members, guests, construction, delivery personnel and employees that it is your responsibility to obey traffic control measures while driving within the streets of our community. All vehicles, including golf carts, are subject to the same traffic laws and rules of the road that are in place on public streets. In the interest of public safety, the prevention of accidents, injuries and property damage, it is hoped that individuals will comply voluntarily. Non-compliance with traffic regulations can result in assessments. Construction workers, delivery drivers and employees may lose the privilege to drive on Montrêux streets for unsafe driving.

Section 41 of the Montrêux Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions requires that all individuals obey signs and speed limits while on property. The Security Department will be stepping up its enforcement within Montrêux. First time offenders will be sent a warning letter and repeat offenders will be subject to assessments of up to $100.00 by the Montrêux Homeowners’ Association. If the offender is a construction worker, delivery driver or employee they will receive one warning. Any subsequent violation will result in a suspension of driving privileges within Montrêux.

Traffic safety and the adherence to traffic laws is a concern and are the responsibility of all of us that live, recreate and work in Montrêux. The needless tragedy of traffic accidents resulting in death, injury, property loss and litigation can be prevented.

The Montrêux Board of Directors’ asks that you drive safely and obey all posted traffic signs. The Board thanks you for your cooperation and understanding.

SUNDAY, MAY 9, 2010

Scheduled Power Outage, May 13, 2010

Nevada Energy has announced a scheduled power outage to affect a portion of Montrêux property from 9:00 a.m., through 11:00 a.m., Thursday, May 13, 2010. Specifically, the general area affected by this outage is inclusive to Alpes Way and nearby residences. Mr. Bill Keating, Nevada Energy representative, has informed our department that Nevada Energy will contact homeowners affected by this scheduled outage prior to its implementation.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 28, 2010

Evacuation Drill, Saturday, May 8th, 2010

On May 8, 2010, the Sierra Fire Protection District (SFPD) and associated civil emergency authorities will be conducting an emergency evacuation drill in cooperation with Montrêux, Galena, and Callahan Ranch communities. The drill will commence at 8:30 a.m., and proceed through an established notification and escalation procedure for residents of Callahan Ranch and Galena. Montrêux homeowner participation in this drill is strictly voluntary.

The drill will employ a "reverse 911" calling process initiated by SFPD. Some residents of Montrêux may receive an automated telephone call that will identify itself as a drill and practice evacuation. Again, Montrêux homeowner participation in this drill is voluntary.

Unlike evacuation drills conducted in recent years, this year’s evacuation drill involves a simulated hazardous materials spill at Mt. Rose Highway at Paris Court (near Fawn Lane). Selected Galena, and Callahan Ranch residents will be directed to evacuate through the De Chardin Lane gate (Gate 13), and onto Montreux property. After entering, evacuees will be routed through De Chardin Lane/Bordeaux Drive and exit through the Alpes Way emergency gate (Gate 10). Montrêux Security and SFPD personnel will actively monitor all Montrêux gates and routes within our community during this drill. Temporary evacuation route signs will be posted during the morning of this drill. Additional information is available at www.sierra-rapidfire.org or by calling Captain Mark Regan, S.F.P.D at: 775354-9529.

THURSDAY, MARCH 4, 2010

Montrêux Club-Member Vehicle Decal

Effective March 4th, 2010, Montrêux Security personnel will begin issuing updated vehicle windshield entry decals to all eligible non-resident Club-Members of the Montrêux golf and country club. Resident members with current ‘green on gold’ windshield decals will not be affected. This periodic change is necessary to maintain the integrity and accuracy of our entry program. Every effort will be made by Montrêux Security Staff to minimize delays and inconvenience at the main gate. Members will be required to show personal identification and vehicle registration prior to the new decal’s application by security. To expedite the process, members are requested to be prepared to have these items ready and available. When receiving a new decal, members are to allow just a few minutes for Montrêux Security Staff to remove the old/outdated decal, verify credentials and membership, and apply an updated entry decal. This gradual transition will be on a “Drive-up” basis and no appointments will be necessary. New decals will be available at the main gatehouse on a daily basis from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm (weekends 7:00 am to 3:00 pm). It is anticipated that additional security personnel will be available at the clubhouse parking area during peak times when the golf course opens to handle additional volume if necessary. For questions and information regarding this transition, please contact Montrêux Security at 775-849-9780. Your cooperation and patience are appreciated.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2009

Watch for Snow Removal Equipment

In efforts to provide our Montrêux community with fast and efficient snow removal during and after a snowstorm, our neighborhood employs the use of heavy-duty snowplow tractors and snow blowing equipment. As such, it is requested that all vehicular traffic on property yield to these pieces of equipment for their respective driver may not see you. Additionally, never assume the plow driver has a clear view of you, and wait until eye contact with the driver is made before attempting to pass, change lanes, or enter an intersection. You attention is appreciated for your safety is our primary concern.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2009

Montrêux Road Maintenance

Scheduled for Thursday, October 8, 2009, Workers from Artistic Gardens will be installing a new water drainage system within the Main Gate and front entranceway area to Montrêux property. All traffic through the main security gate will be controlled by construction flagmen and monitored by Montrêux Security. Please use CAUTION and allow for slow traffic when entering or exiting Montrêux, as you may experience slight delays. Please contact Mr. Michael Joseph, Montrêux property manager at: 775-745-5333, for any additional information regarding this project.