Current Project List

The Starweather HOA will keep this list of projects up to date so the community is informed on the current status of each project. If you have a question related to a project please use the contact form at the bottom of the website and we'll send a reply within a few days.

Project	Status	Due Date	Description & Updates
Well Pumps	In Process	ASAP 9/4/26	Emergency Project: One of the well pumps (the pumps inside the well) failed Friday morning. The pumps are 14 years old. Starweather is currently running on one well pump. The community has been asked to turn off all water irrigation for lawns to prevent the single pump from being overloaded. The HOA Board approved the purchase and replacement two new well pumps. Installation is complex and custom end pieces must be built - installation will be done ASAP.
HOA Highway Pasture Lots	In Process	TBD	The Board is working with the Blaine County Disaster Recovery Services, reviewing potential grant money and getting quotes from landscapers to come up with a more "fire resistant" plan for these two lots. As the plan develops and costs are known the HOA will keep the community informed.
Additional Speed Bumps / Stop Sign	Not Started	TBD	The discussion of speed bumps at the annual HOA meeting was not well recieved. No one at the annual meeting wanted additional speed bumps. Instead the community felt adding a stop sign to the intersection of Teal/Starweather down by the river made the most sense & moving the current speed bumps to better locations would be a better approach.
Common Area Trails Fencing	In Process	Fall '26	We will look at what fencing needs repaired and determine if we want to remove the 25+yr old fences altogether or if repairing them makes sense.
Noxious Weed Management Plan	Not Started	TBD	This last year was especially bad for noxious weeds in our neighborhood. When not actively managed the weeds continue to worsen every year. A definitive weed management plan that includes pulling, spraying and cutting needs to be put together for the road corridor and key areas of our neighborhood.
Capital Reserve & Runway Analysis	In-Process	December '26	Starweather property owners (Starweather HOA) own and manage the community water system, road & HOA land. These items are expensive and require more maintenance and funding as the original infrastructure has aged. The HOA dues have not increased at a year over year rate to match the aging infrastructure. The goal of this analysis is to determine each area of maintenance, future cost of repair and create a commensurate capital reserve that spreads the future costs out across as many years as possible reducing the need for extreme special assessments in the future. Water System: The recent special assessment put around $150,000 worth of infrastructure upgrades into the water system for a back-up generator & the installation of two new well pumps in 2026. The HOA looks to be in a good position here for the next 10 years. HOA Land/Fencing: The land & fencing will need constant repairs but also with the heighten risk of wild fires the highway lots need additional attention - the initial project what to do with the highway lots and the annual funding needed to keep these lots maintained is in process. *Analysis Needed* Neighborhood Road: While the roads were recently chip seal & fog coated, the total approximate lifespan of a road is 35 to 40 years. The Starweather road was laid around 1994 putting us at 32 years. The Board was advised that with the recent chip seal/fog coat the goal would be to try to extend the life of the current road out to 7 years. However, the cost of a grade down and re-asphalt could near $2 Million. The HOA needs to begin preparing a capital reserve that is commensurate to replacing the roads. The HOA will hire an engineering firm to evaluate the roads condition and replacement timeline along with an estimated cost. The Board needs to determine the best way to spread the cost of the upcoming road expense across as many years as possible and determine the best investment vehicle for the funds (these funds should be in high-yield account growing interest to help reduce homeowner out of pocket expense)
Community Street Signs	Not Started	TBD	The discussion at the Annual HOA meeting varied from wanting new signs to simply resetting/painting the current signs - this is still and open item as a formal project for new street signs was approved years ago and was never followed through. The property management company recently got a $9,000 quote for the new signs.
Establish an annual Block Party	N/A	TBD	The HOA Board was trying to establish a block party this last Fall but the plans fell through. We want to revisit creating an annual neighborhood party mixer and will set a date in 2026.
Well House Sprinklers	Not Started	TBD	Last discussion at HOA meeting around generator brought up potential need for sprinklers to be added to Well House/Generator area for wildfire mitigation. Adding this as a potential project to evaluated in the future.
Freezing Water Line Excavations	On Hold	TBD	There are a few other homes on the Starweather Bench that run water all winter as they have experienced freezing connector lines off the water main. The cost to the Ott's home on Mallard was around $7,000. Starweather needs evaluate if other homes need water line insulation. At this time no other homes have come forward advising this is an ongoing issue - keeping the project item on the list in a hold status.
Backup Generator	Complete		The back-up generator is now in place, fully connected and tested.
Highway Lot Fencing	Complete		The fencing along the highway lots have been repaired.
Road Chip & Seal	Complete		The roads were spot chip sealed in locations the contractor agreed to & the contractor laid down a fog seal over the entire roadway.