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Heads up, neighbors
Oregon just updated its e-bike and e-scooter laws, and if you have kids, it's worth knowing.

The big change: the minimum riding age for Class 1 e-bikes and e-scooters drops from 16 to 14. The law is on the books as of June 5, but the age change isn't enforceable until January 1, 2027.

A couple of things to keep in mind:
The age drop only applies to Class 1, pedal-assist only, capped at 20 mph. Class 2 and 3 still require riders to be 16.

Helmets are required for anyone under 16. Not a suggestion.
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Stay safe.

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The Spring 2026 Scott Mountain Newsletter is here now!
Learn about all the latest news, and how you
​can be a positive part of your neighborhood!

​Click HERE to get the Spring 2026 edition.

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Common Area Remediation 
​The Board has recently contracted with Ash Creek Forest Management to engage in work in our wooded Common Areas: the Central Woods and the East Woods (from Idleman to Hillcrest).  This work is being undertaken as a result of our recent meetings with various state and county representatives and Fire Marshals to perform fuels mitigation in the event of future wildfires that may threaten our community.
This work will additionally remove several of the invasive species, including the blackberry, English Ivy, English Hawthorne, and English Holly. Our long-term plans are to restore a more native Oregon ecosystem and establish ongoing capabilities of wildfire fuels mitigation and invasive species elimination. The work will be undertaken in several phases, the first of which began October 10th.

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​Help Us Clean Up
​​We are actively working with local and state representatives to develop and plan and obtain grants to help work on fuel reduction and invasive species mitigation (e.g., ivy and blackberry) in our common spaces. We will be meeting with these representatives on site sometime in the next couple of months. Any homeowners wishing to be involved should please contact a member of the board to be included.

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Homeowners can now pay annual HOA dues and other charges online using Zelle, a free and secure way to send money directly from your bank account. No checks or stamps needed. Be sure to include your home address in the comment section when paying via Zelle.

What you need:

• A U.S. Bank Account
• A smartphone or computer
• Access to your bank's online banking or mobile app
• The HOA's Zelle email: [email protected] (for payments only)

Step-by-Step Instructions:

1. Log in to your bank account. Use your Bank's mobile app or go to its website.
2. Find the Zelle option. Look for something like "Send Money with Zelle" or "Transfers."
3. Enter this email for payment: [email protected]
4. Enter the amount. For example, type in $155 for your 2025 dues
5. Add a note. In the "Memo" or "Notes" section, write: 
   1. Your full name
   2. Your street address
   3. the reason (for example: "2025 Annual Dues"
6. Double-check everything, then click Send

Important Reminders:

• Most Zelle payments are instant and cannot be canceled
• Make sure you enter the email and amount correctly

Need Help?

• If you can't access Zelle or your bank's app isn't working, call your bank's customer service, they can walk you through it.
• If you have questions about how much you owe or weather your payment was received, email [email protected]
• For general HOA questions email [email protected] or visit our website HERE.

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Clackamas County Sheriff
Non-Emergency Number: 503-655-8211 

Community Meeting​

First Tuesday of every month at 7:00pm (except July and December).

NEXT MEETING:
​​August 4th, 2026, 7:00 pm
VIA ZOOM
Click HERE for the LINK
​Normal meetings are to be conducted on the first Tuesday of the month, except in July and December when there will be no meeting.

August Meeting Agenda:

• Call to order.
• Agenda TBD
• Closing

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Meeting Ground Rules:

• Assume good intent of each other.
• Listen with an open mind and value everyone's point of view.
• Be patient and don't interrupt when others are speaking.
• Stay on point and on time--don't dominate the conversation.
• Think before speaking--no name-calling.
• If on camera, be mindful of your body language & non-verbal communication.
• Offer respectful feedback and be solution-focused.
• Always attack the problem, not the person.

The Board members are an elected group of homeowners who voluntarily serve to assure community compliance with our HOA Bylaws & Covenants. Community feedback is always welcome and encouraged.
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Upcoming meetings:
July 2026 - No Meeting
August 4th, 2026
September 1st, 2026
October 6th, 2026 - Annual Meeting
November 3rd, 2026
December 2026 - No Meeting
January 5th, 2027
February 2nd, 2027
March 2nd, 2027
April 6th, 2027
​May 4th, 2027

Directions

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Any attachments such as photos may be emailed directly to the appropriate Board Member address on the right column, or to the whole Board at: [email protected]
- Thank you.

Board Members

President: Kevin Quick 602-405-6652
[email protected]

Vice President: Josh Gavrich 775-338-2669
[email protected]

Secretary: Darrell Maxwell 206-245-0804
​[email protected]
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Treasurer: John Chapman 503-704-1981
​[email protected]

Architectural: Tree removal requests, paint color changes, architectural changes.
Kevin Quick 602-405-6652
​[email protected]

Covenants: Kevin Quick / John Chapman
[email protected]

Environmental: Clearing debris from paths, fallen tree clean up, common areas, dumpsters.
Darrell Maxwell 206-245-0804
​[email protected]

Safety: Path maintenance (not debris removal), lights (street and path), signs (street and path), shrubs (at intersections), neighborhood watch.
Kathy Barenbrugge​
​[email protected]

HOA Board E-Mail: [email protected]

HOA Website comments or input: [email protected]

​Scott Mountain HOA
P.O. Box 622
​Clackamas, OR 97015-0622