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Red Rock Ranch Homeowners Association Monthly Meeting
10 September 2012
Presiding: Kelly McGuire
Present: Kelly McGuire,
Guests: P. K. Robinson
The meeting was called to order by President Kelly McGuire at 1858.
The minutes of the 13 August 2012 meeting were read and approved unanimously following a motion by Fred Lanyon and a second by Bill Martin.
{tab=Treasurer's Report}Treasurer’s Report:
Bank balance is $17,094.99. Donations from 129 residents add up to $4,770.00. Architectural control fees amount to $575.00 and interest is $21.89 for a total income of $5,366.89.
Expenses to date total $2,694.44 Pending expenses are $1900 (approximately) for Director’s Liability Insurance and General Insurance and $300 (approximately) for other expenses in 2012.
Treasurer’s Report accepted following a motion by Craig Ketels and a second by Fred Lanyon.{tab=Arch Control}Architectural Control:
A Setback Variance at 4640 Limestone Road was approved by the Board following an agreement with the owners, builder Dan Cuvala and adjacent property owner Mr. D. Bell, who voiced no objection.
{tab=Old Business}Old Business:
The post card that was developed by David Weber, printed by Tri Lakes Printing, and mailed to all residents/property owners cost $134.46
Craig Ketels will approach local businesses about advertising in the printed newsletter with hopes that the money received will cover the cost of printing and mailing
{tab=New Business}New Business:
P. K. Robinson asked about the 06 September 2012 fire on Mount Herman and was told it consumed less than an acre of land and was put out in a very short time. He then asked about the possibility of restricting further building on the Ranch by restricting water taps given the uncertain water situation. He was advised that the idea has merit, but it should be addressed at the Water Board meeting instead of the HOA. Also brought up was the fact that the Forest View Acres Water District services Shiloh Pines and Sundance Estates in addition to Red Rock Ranch. President Kelly McGuire agreed to make an informal call to Ann Bevis of the Water Board for her input concerning the tap issue and what she would consider the crisis point of water availability for future home building.
P. K. Robinson then said he is upset about motorists spinning tires on the dirt road where he lives and suggested closing Pixie Park except for emergency vehicles. Craig Ketels said from his experience on Pike View Way, the county will not allow that. President McGuire suggested contacting the sheriff’s office about careless drivers and attempt to get a license plate number. Mr. Ketels also said he should talk with the neighbors about the situation, if the offenders are indeed neighbors. Mr. Robinson then complained about drivers not stopping for stop signs and dusty roads by his residence. Mr. Ketels suggested calling the county roads department about the possibility of installing yield traffic signs. Jim Bergeron said the county, if asked, will spray magnesium chloride on the road which solves most of the dust problem.
President McGuire reported on the NEPCO meeting he attended on Saturday. Wescott Fire Marshal Margo Humes gave a presentation on fire mitigation and discussed the Waldo Canyon fire. She said there should be ten feet between trees, scrub oak should be trimmed to make them look like a mini-tree, and all dead and dry grass, weeds, and branches should be cleared. There is a Colorado tax credit up to $2500 per year for years 2012 and 2013 for fire mitigation about which your tax preparer should be aware of.
Powers Boulevard to I-25 should be finished by 2014.
A shopping area called Copper Ridge Mall is planned for I-25 and Northgate Road with Bass Pro covering 23 acres being the lead-off store. The area is on the north side of east Northgate Road.
There is a possibility of a county park being constructed at the site of the former Willow Springs Ranch west of the railroad tracks on Baptist Road in Monument.
The picnic will be held on Saturday, 15 September 2012.
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With no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 1945 on a motion by Fred Lanyon, seconded by Craig Ketels and carried unanimously by the Board.
The next regularly scheduled meeting will be at 1900 on Monday, 08 October 2012 at the Tri Lakes Cares building, 235 Jefferson Street in Monument.
Respectfully submitted,
Jim Bergeron
Secretary/Recorder, RRRHOA
Note: Minutes are in draft form until approved by the RRRHOA Association Board at the 08 October 2012 meeting.
