June 2023

Reminder: Opt In To Win Big!

Big Sky Owners Association has partnered with a third-party electronic voting company, Vote-Now, to offer paper-free voting for this year's annual election!

Help us save a tree by consenting to this form of voting.

Over the past years, BSOA has mailed out paper election ballots to our 2,400+ members for our annual election. We'd like to upgrade our voting process by making it environmentally friendly but also easier for our members to submit their votes.

To opt in for electronic voting, each BSOA member must first consent to receive their election ballot electronically, per the BSOA Bylaws. Members who have not opted in yet will receive a follow up email from Vote-Now (elections@vote-now.com) offering the option to opt in to electronic voting and other BSOA communications.

Opt in for a chance to win FREE assessment fees for fiscal year 2024!

That's a savings of $420!

The winner will be selected at this year's Annual Meeting on September 1st. Follow the directions in the email you received from Vote Now to opt in. Responses must be received by July 18th, 2023 for a chance to Win Big.

A big thank you to our members who have opted in so far!

If you have any questions about the opt in process, please contact Logan Sellers at logan@bigskyoa.org.

A Firework-Free Independence Day

Big Sky will once again substitute a professional Fourth of July firework display with live music at Len Hill Park this year. Music will begin on July 4th at 6 pm.

Please refrain from lighting personal fireworks in the absence of professional displays. Discharging fireworks without a permit is a major safety and wildfire hazard. Keep our community safe this Fourth of July!

Wildfires: Be Prepared

Big Sky Fire Department and Big Sky Chamber of Commerce teamed up to produce a Wildfire Action Guide for the community. This useful guide walks residents through planning, preventing, and preparing for a wildfire. Download your guide today and head over to the Big Sky Wildfire Hub to receive up-to-date information on active burn permits, local air quality, fire danger, and more.

Download Your Action Guide

Visit the Wildfire Hub

Want more information on wildfires? The Congressional Research Service recently released their annual wildfire statistics report. The publication covers the national statistics for number of fires, acres burned, ignition causes, homes lost, and preparedness levels.

Wildfire Statistics Report

Summer Parking Restrictions

No boats, trailers, snowmobiles, motor homes, or other recreational-type vehicles should be kept or stored on the premises of any lot or residence within the BSOA jurisdiction, unless covered by a BSAC approved fence or screened parking space.

Temporary parking is permitted when advance notification is provided to the BSOA. Temporary parking is defined as parking for a period not to exceed 10 total days per month, and no more than 5 consecutive days without removal for a period of 2 days.

Please contact the BSOA office at (406) 602-8729 if you have questions on temporary parking permits.

Trash Bins: Help Us Protect Wildlife

Avoid placing any trash or trash receptacle outside for curbside pick-up prior to 5:00 A.M. on the day pick-up is scheduled and remember to remove any trash receptacle no later than 8:00 P.M. that same day. All exterior trash receptacles must be bearproof.

These policies were created for the safety of the community and the area's wildlife. Please help us enforce trash regulations and keep Big Sky safe and wild!

A big thank you to our members Ken Birgfeld and Ann Fetzer for sending these amazing photos!

Upcoming Gravel Detour On Highway 64

TIGER grant construction will begin to affect Highway 64 traffic as crews begin work on the new pedestrian tunnel near Big Sky Community Park. MT 64 traffic will be rerouted to a gravel detour west of Little Coyote Road.

The tunnel will be the first of five projects expected to slow traffic on MT 64 this summer. Drivers can expect construction activities to occur between 6 am and 7 pm, Monday through Friday.

Event: Understanding Your Property Assessment Notice

Gallatin River Watershed Clean-Up

Join BSOA and the Gallatin River Task Force for this year's Gallatin River Watershed Clean-Up on September 8th! Our clean up team will meet at the golf course parking lot at 2 pm. More information will be sent as the event gets closer.

Interested in joining us? Email Emma at emma@bigskyoa.org.

What We've Been Up To

BSOA Staff joined Grow Wild this past Tuesday for the 11th Annual Community Weed Pull at Big Sky Community Park. Our team enjoyed perfect weather and a free BBQ dinner after the event.

BSOA recently acquired a new storage unit located closer to our office. Staff members Kyle and Sam have been busy getting the new space clean and organized. This photo was taken last week while they were putting a fresh coat of paint on the walls.

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