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Presiding: Jim Bergeron
Present: Jim Bergeron, Bill Martin, David Weber, Frank Chuba, Fred Lanyon, Jim Zalmanek, Michelle Miller
Guests: Tom Gunther
The meeting was called to order by Jim Bergeron at 1900.
Minutes of the 14 April 2014 meeting were read and approved as written after a motion by David Weber and a second by Jim Zalmanek.
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Treasurer’s Report: The bank balance is $19,761.65. There have been 136 voluntary contributions as of 07 June 2014 totaling $5145.00. Architectural control fees are $78.50 and interest is $4.85. Expenses are $1786.45, and the net gain is $3441.40. Additional expenses are expected and balance at year end is anticipated to be close to our goal of $15,000 less any additional legal expenses. The Treasurer’s report was accepted after a motion by Bill Martin and a second by David Weber.
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Architectural Control: Chairman Frank Chuba reported that Reagan Massey of 4575 Sandstonerequests approval to install a split rail fence that will match his house. Frank Chuba moved for approval with a second by David Weber. The motion passed unanimously.
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Old Business: Regarding continuing developments for Shadow Mountain Recovery, Director Jim Zalmanek reported on the El Paso County Planning Commission Meeting of 20 May 2014. The Commissioners considered an amendment to the Land Development Code (2013) to provide for group living facilities for handicapped or disabled persons, in accordance with the provisions of the Fair Housing Act Amendments of 1988. Previously the County had received correspondence dated 12 November 2013 from the US Department of Justice stating their intent to investigate the County’s zoning and land use practices. The Department of Justice was motivated to initiate the investigation as a result of the case of Courage to Change Recovery Ranch v. El Paso County HUD Case No: 08-13-0082-8, 17 September 2013. Courage to Heal Recovery Ranch is attempting to locate a recovery facility in the vicinity of highways 105 and 83.
There is additional motivation for the county to amend the Land Development Code. In 2013 a jury in federal district court awarded $400,000 for discrimination and retaliation by Garfield County, CO. The court is also considering claims of attorney fees in favor of the Plaintiff of approximately $204,000 to $513,000. The case is St. Paul Sober Living, LLC v. Board of County Commissioners. The county filed a lawsuit to prohibit operation of a group home for persons recovering from substance abuse, and St. Paul Sober living counter sued.
The County Planning Commission on a three to two vote forwarded the recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners. It is expected this will come before them at their 17 June 2014 Meeting at 0900 hours.
It was moved by Jim Zalmanek, seconded by Fred Lanyon and approved to pay for up to two hours for a meeting with our Association Attorney, Leonard Rioth, to consider the Association’s position regarding Shadow Mountain Recovery.
David Weber moved to pay Leonard Rioth up to two hours to represent the Red Rock Ranch Homeowners Association at the El Paso County Board of Commissioners’ Meeting. This was seconded by Michelle Miller and approved by Board.
Director Michelle Miller asked Board Members to look over a review of our Clean Up Weekend. It was suggested that we limit the number of loads that someone drops off and charge for additional loads. Keeping a broom shovel and rake on site was another suggestion. In the interest of time Michelle, suggested members add any comments to the emailed list and it can be finalized at a future meeting.
Lucy McGuire was refunded $180.98 for expenses incurred prior to the garage sale which included costs for newspaper advertising and Tri Lakes Printing. Lucy McGuire said she received many favorable comments from residents who participated in the event.
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The next regularly scheduled meeting will be at 1900 on Monday, 14 July 2014 at the Tri Lakes Cares building, 235 Jefferson Street, Monument, Colorado.
Jim Zalmanek
Substitute Secretary
Note: These minutes are in draft form and are not official until approved by the Board at the next meeting.
