12 January 2009
Presiding: Craig Ketels
Present: Craig Ketels, Bill Martin, Jim Bergeron, Kelly McGuire, Jim Zalmanak, Fred Lanyon, David Weber, Frank Chuba
The meeting was called to order by President Craig Ketels at 1858.
The minutes of the 08 December 2009 meeting were read and unanimously approved following a motion by Kelly McGuire and a second by Fred Lanyon.
Treasurer’s Report: Bank balance is $12,213.85.
Annual Treasurer’s Report as of 12/31/2008
Beginning Balance as of 1/1/2008 $9780.37
Income:
Voluntary Contributions $4585.00
Tennis Court Donations 2270.00
Architectural Control Fees 546.00
Interest Earned 98.57
Total Income 7499.57
Expenses:
SCA Insurance $1550.00
Baldwin Dumpster Charges 680.00
Tennis Court Repair-materials 596.32
Newsletters- postage & printing 590.44
Central Co. Construction 500.00
Elk Creek Mowing 457.50
Black Diamond Excavation 350.00
Tri-Lakes Cares- donation 200.00
Safe Deposit- PO Box Rental 92.00
FVAWD- Water Usage 64.83
State of Colorado- Annual Fee 10.00
Total Expenses 5091.09
Additionally, Treasurer Bill Martin reported two voluntary donations for 2009 totaling $85 and expenses to date at $10.
Treasurer’s report unanimously accepted following a motion by Kelly McGuire and a second by Frank Chuba.
Architectural Control: No requests this month.
Old Business: President Craig Ketels reported that the tennis court is on hold for the winter.
Director Kelly McGuire reported no further progress on finding a matching basketball hoop.
President Ketels has contacted resident Terre Christensen concerning the property at 1 Pixie Park and suggested she talk with the renters about the unkempt yard that has shown no evidence of improvement. If the problem is not resolved, the next step will be for President Ketels to visit the family.
Director David Weber was thanked for his work on a RRRHOA position paper for the proposed gas drilling at Mount Herman and President Ketels asked for input from Board members so the paper can be finalized at the February meeting.
Director Fred Lanyon gave an update on the gas drilling which at this point is still on hold.
Director Jim Zalmanek gave an update on the electric line to the Association Park and the easements on the upper Ranch that were discussed during the December meeting. Intermountain Rural Electric Association (IREA) states it is against their policy to attach a second pedestal to run an electric line to the Park, however, the clerk said an engineer would be in the area and would look over the situation and make a recommendation at no charge. The easements on the upper Ranch for Mountain View Electric (MVE) consist of a 20 foot right of way to allow for maintenance by MVE. Apparently, the right of way has been given in the past, but was never filed, so the current request is being made for filing purposes.
New Business: President Ketels reported a shed being constructed on Spruce Road and asked if a permit had been submitted. Architectural Control Chairman Frank Chuba does not recall one and said he will look into the matter.
President Ketels asked members to think of issues to be included in the spring newsletter that will be mailed to residents in March. Director David Weber has agreed to publish the letter and directors are asked to submit articles to Mr. Weber.
Mr. Chuba asked about the possibility of mulching Christmas trees as a fund raiser for the Association in the future. A mulcher would have to be rented and the mulching would cover two weekends after Christmas. President Ketels felt it was a good idea that can be discussed at a future meeting. Mr. Chuba will research the cost of a mulcher and the amount of mulch that can be expected from the operation.
Jim Bergeron mentioned a letter sent in the last bill from Forest View Water District that said 8,750 gallons of water not treated with chlorine entered the storage tank on 22 November 2008. This was due to a malfunction in the chlorinating pump that has since been repaired. The letter stated that no action needed to be taken by residents unless they did experience any symptoms, and that the letter was for information only. The letter went on to say that the situation was not an emergency and tests taken during the same time period did not indicate the presence of bacteria in the water.
With no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 1947 on a motion by Fred Lanyon, seconded by Bill Martin and carried unanimously.
The next regularly scheduled meeting will be at 1900 on Monday, 09 February 2009 at the Tri Lakes Cares building, 235 Jefferson Street in Monument.
Respectfully submitted,
Jim Bergeron
Secretary/Recorder, RRRHOA
