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Presiding: Beth Lonnquist
Present: Beth Lonnquist, Jim Bergeron, Fred Lanyon, David Weber, Jim Zalmanek, Kevin Guy
Guests: Tom Guenther, P.K. Robinson
The meeting was called to order by President Beth Lonnquist at 1900
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The minutes of the 13 February 2017 were read and approved unanimously as written following a motion by David Weber and a second by Fred Lanyon.
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Treasurer’s Report: The current bank balance is $10,435.09. There have been four donors since the last meeting who contributed $200.00 for a year to date total of $595.00. Bank interest was $0.30 for a total income year to date of $595.55.
Expenses to date: $156.21.
Treasurer’s Report accepted following a motion by Fred Lanyon and a second by Jim Zalmanek.
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Architectural Control: No new requests this month.
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Old Business: President Lonnquist reported that the covenant changes voted on by residents did pass and they have been filed through attorney Lenard Rioth.
Chipping of brush and branches at the spring cleanup was discussed. President Lonnquist reported that she has had several bids and all were more expensive than the Association has paid in the past. She will continue to seek other bids and is also looking for possible grants to help with chipping costs and that includes meeting with Battalion Chief Jamey Bumgarner of the Tri Lakes Fire Department. Additionally, she checked with Firewise about money for future projects and discovered that funds for the year 2018 needed to be requested by June of 2016. The Board agreed to table the chipping issue until the April meeting to allow more time for additional bids and possible grant money..
The Association was once registered with DORA (Department of Regulatory Agencies), but does not appear to be current. Treasurer David Weber will check on the status.
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New Business: Attorney Lenard Rioth suggested that the Association insurance policy be checked to make sure there is a civil rights clause – if not, one should be included. Treasurer David Weber agreed to research the issue and take appropriate action if necessary.
Policies need to be established about enforcing covenants which Director Fred Lanyon agreed to write for perusal and editing by all Board members. CONO (Colorado Council of Neighborhood Organizations) can be used as a source for extra free guidance, if needed.
A short spring newsletter will be composed by Treasurer David Weber with input from Board members, if needed. He will mention the voluntary dues have increased from $35.00 to $50.00 per year.
Firewise: President Lonnquist reported that she did not get any new information from NEPCO. Fire Chief Truty was present and reported that response time locally is 7 1/4 minutes compared to the national average of 8 minutes.
The Fire Department will check property on the Ranch for free with recommendations about fire mitigation.
At the end of the meeting, during the round-the-table comments, resident P. K. Robinson asked about a mole problem and if the Association does anything about it. Jim Bergeron stated it sounded like a pocket gopher problem from the description given by Mr. Robinson. Jim recommended a trap called The Black Hole which he claims has been very successful on his property.
Jim Bergeron mentioned the Homestead Act in Colorado that exempts a portion of property tax for residents who qualify. To qualify, they must be 65 years of age and have lived in their residence for ten years. Applications may be obtained from the El Paso County Assessor’s Office and it is a one-time application.
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With no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 1955 on a motion by David Weber and a second by Jim Zalmanek.
The next regularly scheduled meeting will be at 1900 on Monday, 10 April 2017 at the Tri Lakes Cares building, 235 Jefferson Street, Monument, Colorado.
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Respectfully submitted,
Jim Bergeron
Secretary/Recorder, RRRHOA
Note: These minutes are in draft form and are not official until approved at the next meeting on 10 April 2017.
