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Red Rock Ranch Homeowners Association Monthly Meeting
10 May 2010
Presiding: Kelly McGuire
Present: Kelly McGuire, Bill Martin, Jim Bergeron, Jim Zalmanek, David Weber, Craig Ketels, Frank Chuba.
Meeting called to at 1900.
The minutes of the 12 April 2010 meeting were read and unanimously approved as written following a motion by Bill Martin and a second by Craig Ketels
{tab=Treasurer's Report}Treasurer’s Report:
Bank balance is $16,097.61. There have been 110 voluntary donations amounting to $4,265. Interest to date totals $10.84 and expenses amount to $51.54.Votes received for the renewal of the Red Rock Ranch HOA covenants total 114 out of 198 property owners. Of those 114 votes, 106 voted yes and 8 voted no, so the covenants will be renewed for a period of ten years. Director Jim Zalmanek volunteered to go to the El Paso County Court House to accomplish the renewal process.
The Treasurer’s Report was accepted following a motion by Frank Chuba and a second by David Weber.{tab=Arch Control}Architectural Control: Dan Cuvala of Cuvala Construction presented plans for a single dwelling to be built at 4620 Limestone. It will be a rancher with 4128 square feet, stucco exterior with cedar accents, a 30 year composite shingle roof, and all colors in earth tones. Mr. Cuvala has a building permit and paid a $500 architectural fee. Frank Chuba made a motion to accept the proposal with a second by David Weber. The Board concurred.
{tab=Old Business} Old Business:
Frank Chuba reported that he has spoken to Mr. Sean Slade at 4850 Sandstone concerning chickens being kept at that residence. Mr. Slade stated that he has disposed of the roosters, but still has the chickens and was vague about plans to dispose of them. The neighbor, Mike Helwig at 4880 Sandstone, stated he is not satisfied and wants the chickens out of the neighborhood. On a motion by Craig Ketels and a second by Jim Zalmanek, President Kelly McGuire will send Mr. Slade a formal letter, with a courtesy copy to Mr. Helwig, that he is in violation of the RRRHOA covenants by keeping chickens on the Ranch. The letter will request a plan of action with a time table, and further state that follow-up action has been discussed by Board members in the event of non-compliance. The motion was carried unanimously by members present.
Director Craig Ketels reported that he discussed the possibility of having a dog run on property owned by David Miller that abuts the RRRHOA Park. Col. Miller was not interested in the proposition and declined to give his permission.
{tab=New Business}New Business:
Director Jim Zalmanek received a message from a candidate running for an elected post and asked for support from the Association. It has been a policy not to endorse candidates, nor to use the Association website for that purpose. As a result, Frank Chuba suggested the following guidelines, which were agreed upon by the Board:
E-mails sent via the Association website must relate to:
- Health and Safety of residents
- Law enforcement issues
- Issues that would economically impact residents either positively or negatively.
- Information which would normally be distributed by the RRRHOA board via any other means (meeting notices. etc)
As noted in Association newsletters, residents are asked to sign up for e-mails from the Board and it is stressed that their privacy is respected so there should be no problems with spam. If residents do not want to receive notifications through the website, they should be given the right to opt out. The webmaster does not send out messages without the approval of the Board President or members of the board acting on his behalf.
Jim Zalmanek mentioned that webmaster Jase Campbell mentioned “smart newsletters”, which are simply automated e-mails that are comprised of content posted to the website. The site “collects” articles as directed and sends them to the registered users or a subset thereof.
The Board received a formal complaint from Dr. and Mrs. David Jones of 3810 El Rancho Way concerning the condition of property located at 3850 El Rancho Way. The complaint states that the house is in a run-down condition with a shake shingle roof that has deteriorated, sides of the house that are partially painted, grass that is not cut and vehicles parked on the lawn instead of in the driveway or garage. After discussion, the Board authorized President Kelly McGuire to send a letter to the owner, with a courtesy copy to the Jones family, directing him to address the complaints and provide a response to the Board with a timeline for corrective action.
Treasurer Bill Martin reported receiving a note from residents Ron Medo and Denise Geller asking about a Ranch wide garage/yard sale that has been previously mentioned. The Board feels it is a good idea, but does not want the responsibility of running it. A resident previously did offer to sponsor the sale, but wanted the Board to advertise the event and also give her $700, which was not acceptable to members. If a resident wants to conduct a sale, the Board will assist, but will not assume sponsorship.
President McGuire briefed the members about the NEPCO meeting held on Saturday, 08 May 2010. He also made a telephone call to the dumpster company as a reminder that containers will be needed for the spring clean-up dates of 11, 12 and 13 June 2010 in the Association Park.
With no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 2019 on a motion by David Weber and a second by Frank Chuba.
The next regularly scheduled meeting will be at 1900 on Monday, 14 June 2010 at the Tri Lakes Cares building, 235 Jefferson Street, Monument, Colorado.
Respectfully submitted,
Jim Bergeron
Secretary/Recorder, RRRHOA
