Red Rock Ranch Homeowners Association Monthly Meeting
14 May 2007
Presiding: Joline Lee
Present: Jim Bergeron, Bill Martin, Phyllis Moore, Joline Lee, Frank Chuba, Kelly McGuire
Guests: Gary Mittlestadt, Maria Mittlestadt, Genelle Deavenport, Jeff Dull
Meeting was called to order at 1902.
Minutes of the 12 February 2007 meeting were read and accepted as presented. The report was voted upon unanimously after a motion to accept by Frank Chuba and seconded by Kelly McGuire..
Treasurer’s Report: Treasurer Bill Martin reported a bank balance of $10,159.90. 108 donations have been made so far, for a total of $3995.00. Expenses to date total $435.25. Kelly McGuire made a motion to accept the report, it was seconded by Frank Chuba and voted upon unanimously by the Board.
Architectural Control: As noted in last month’s minutes, Resident Sonny Horak of 4795 Limestone will erect a split rail fence as approved by the Board and will submit a check for the required fee of $25.
Chairman Frank Chuba has spoken to both residents at 4770 Sandstone and 4795 Limestone, both of whom are upset with each other concerning the fence. Although both were cordial to Frank Chuba, they will not speak to each other so mediation was suggested by the Chairman.
Kelly McGuire stated that his contractor will be applying for a building permit at his residence There was a delay because the projected tower on the house exceeded the 30 foot limit so plans are being altered to comply with that rule.
Old Business: President Joline Lee has been unable to make contact with the individual at El Paso County Recreation who might give guidance to the Board concerning patching and painting the concrete base of the Association tennis court.
David Bohn was absent from the meeting so a report from him concerning the tennis court was not available.
David Weber had a commitment and could not attend the meeting, but he is still ready to help publish the Association newsletter in July.
New Business: Jim Bergeron reported that resident John Novotny made a suggestion that the Board might consider writing to the Forest View Acres Water District Board about the possibility of joining the Pikes Peak Regional Water Authority, a group of several small water districts in El Paso County. That Board has no management capability, but is concerned about the future use of water, especially in northern El Paso County, and is trying to form the small districts into a bloc for greater clout in water issues.
President Lee asked for input from the guests, and to a person, they were present to complain about Forest View Acres Water District. One resident estimated that with current fees being billed, the District is taking in $360,000 per year and he wondered where that money is being spent.
Another resident said there have been no capital improvements under the current Water Board.
Another comment was the current water restrictions are a result of an error by the Water Board operator who neglected to blow air out of the lines before starting the water pump at the Arapahoe well.
Joining the Monument City district was also brought up and discussed.
A “shadow committee” was suggested as a means of watching Water Board procedures at meetings.
One resident has attempted, unsuccessfully, to obtain minutes of Water Board meetings, as well as financial statements.
Another resident felt the current management company is overcharging the District and should be replaced.
Board member Kelly McGuire stated that the RRRHOA, nor any resident has any power, to replace the management company since they have a legal contract with FVAWD and the Water Board is the only entity that can cancel or alter the contract.
After lengthy discussions it was agreed that the most prudent step at this point is to get homeowners involved, have them go to Water Board meetings showing concern, and ask questions in a non-confrontational manner.
Resident Jeff Dull said he would like to see a forum in place on the Association website and President Lee said she would contact Jase Campbell, site webmaster, about accomplishing that.
Gary Mittlestadt agreed to act as a liaison between the RRRHOA and the Forest View Acres Water Board and attend monthly meetings. It was further agreed that RRRHOA Board members also attend as many of those meetings as possible.
With no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 2045 on a motion by Frank Chuba and a second by Kelly McGuire. The Board concurred unanimously.
The next regularly scheduled meeting will be at 1900 on Monday, 11 June 2007 at the Tri-Lakes Fire Station.
Respectfully submitted,
Jim Bergeron, Recorder/Secretary
Red Rock Ranch Homeowners Association
