Roadside Mowing
Mowing of our private roads will be occurring within the next couple of weeks. Please be sure that the road shoulders and ditches on or near your property are clear of large tree branches, logs or other debris so that the mower has clear access to come though.

Meter Readings July 2
CMCC volunteers will be reading water meters over the weekend of July 2, 2022. Please make sure the area around your meter is clear, and manage any aggressive pets so that the meter can easily be read within the meter box.

Bills will be sent in July and are due upon receipt. A couple of important reminders about billing:

1. A meter clearing fee of $50 will be charged if your meter is not accessible and clear of brush for meter readings.
2. With the COVID-19 utility moratorium having ended last fall, we want to remind you that the CMCC Billing and Payment Policy is available for your reference on our website in the CMCC Consolidated Policies and Procedures document. Please contact us if you have any questions about billing or payments.

Water Pump Update
January’s water pump failure challenged us all to come together as a community to respond to an urgent situation. Everyone pitched in to conserve water, we discovered and repaired several leaks during that time, and a few hard working community members gave over 48 hours of volunteer time to quickly repair our water system. Although we still needed to bring in additional water, and pay for some repairs, the effort that our community contributed significantly reduced the downtime we experienced and kept the costs reasonable. Please give a special thank you to the volunteers who gave their time and expertise during that time.

We are in the process of having the old pump motor evaluated to see if there is any value left in it. And our next budget will reflect this situation, the ramifications of the costs of repairs, and continued mitigation to reduce future risks. Please join us at the annual meeting this fall to learn more.

Volunteers Needed this Summer
We will be seeking volunteers this summer to assist with maintenance and repairs needed to the well house, shed, and surroundings. Please watch the website for more information coming soon.

The Skagit County Public Works culvert replacement project at Harrison Creek is making progress. We received word today that County’s contractor will be ready for us to remove the temporary/bypass water line and install the permanent line on Thursday. Here’s what you need to know about that changeover:

CMCC water shut-off and temporary service for some properties: Lots #1 through #12, plus #83 and #84 will have their water shut off on Thursday morning during the changeover to protect you and the CMCC water system. This water service interruption is planned to start at 9:00 am and expected to last approximately 4 hours. After the water service has been restored, you will be under a BOIL WATER NOTICE. The notice will be lifted once we receive notification that the water is safe to drink.

For your convenience during the shutdown, we suggest the following:

• Store enough water for drinking, pet use, dishes, personal hygiene, etc.
• Toilets can be flushed by pouring water into the bowl/tank.
• You may wish to turn off your hot water heater, circulating pumps, etc. per manufacturer’s instructions.
• When service is restored, there may be trapped air in the lines or discolored water. Open faucets for a few minutes until these problems clear.

Volunteers Needed: We could use 3-4 helpers to shut off water services, flush the water line and turn services back on that morning. We will meet at the well house at 8:30 am Thursday.

If you are available to help, please email your contact information to info@colonymtcc.org, so that we can coordinate these efforts and let you know if anything changes.

Thank you for your support!

 

As you may have noticed, the Skagit County Public Works culvert replacement project on Colony Mountain Drive at Harrison Creek will be starting soon. With the last minute notice we’ve received, we are now hurrying to install the temporary/bypass waterline to provide water to all the properties South and West of the road closure. 

The Project: A large section of the road will be removed, taking out the CMCC waterline in the process. An eleven-foot diameter culvert will be installed, then the road will be repaired and the CMCC will install a new waterline reconnecting the North and South sections. 

Please Note: This project has a very aggressive schedule with work to be completed and the road re-opened by October 7. Don’t be surprised if the end date gets extended by a week or two.  

CMCC water shut-off and temporary service forLots #1 through #12, plus #83 and #84: Lots #1 through #12, plus #83 and #84 will have their water shut off for one day this weekend while we cut into the main waterline and install a temporary/bypass service line. After the bypass line is installed, service will be restored, and there will be a “Boil Water” notice in effect for these lots until water samples can be returned from our testing laboratory to ensure water quality standards are met (Tuesday afternoon at the earliest). Near the end of the project, there will be a second shutoff while the temporary/bypass waterline is removed, and the permanent line installed. That will also require a “Boil Water” notice. 

Volunteers Needed This Weekend: We are planning to rout the temporary waterline and connect it this Saturday, 9/12/2020. (Note: This work may need to move to Sunday but we will not know that until Friday evening) We can use 3-6 helpers starting at 8:30 in the morning at the Harrison Creek culvert. We will need help running the line through the forest, turning water services off and on, and directing traffic while work is performed in the road. Please email your contact information to info@colonymtcc.org if you are available to help, so that we can coordinate these efforts and let you know if the date changes. 

Thank you for your patience and support.
CMCC Board of Directors