• Call to Order: The January HOA Board of Directors’ meeting was called to order at 10:00 a.m. via a Cisco Webex virtual format due to COVID-19 restrictions.
• Roll Call: the following board members, officers, committee chairs/members, and homeowners were in attendance:
Board Members (quorum established):
President – Jim Keefe
Vice President – Hal Goldback
Sharla Davis
Wayne Gardner – excused absence
Pete Popp
Other Officers:
Secretary – Sharla Davis
Treasurer – Kathleen McCormick
Committee Chairs:
Covenant Compliance – Sharla Davis
Design Review – Pete Popp
Forestry (includes Fire Wise) – absent
Infrastructure –Hal Goldback
Neighborhood Watch – vacant (Jim Keefe, interim)
Website/IT – absent
Welcome – Sandy Maurer
Homeowners (via login link): Susan Grant
• Reports:
– Reading and Disposal of Minutes: motion made and seconded to approve the December 2021 budget ratification and regular monthly meeting minutes; motion passed.
– Officer:
– President: no report
– Vice President: Hal reported that he had a conversation with Holly Williams who told him there is no grant money available for our cistern project. There was much
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discussion on additional ‘funding’ options, ie., form a special district, charge a ‘per use’ cistern fee, etc. Hal will continue working the issue.
– Treasurer: Kathleen screenshared the financials; annual assessment letters were mailed to all home/property owners; HOA dues increased to $275 for the year and are due Feb. 15th.
– Committees:
– Covenant Compliance: WR is a covenant-protected community and residents are legally obligated to maintain compliance at all times. As a reminder, the Design Review Guidelines are part of and included in the Covenants.
– Three reminder emails were sent regarding parking, outdoor lighting, and utility trailers on site for more than seven days. The Board voted to fine a homeowner for a second dog-off-leash/trespassing covenant violation.
– Design Review: Pete reported on the projects he & Wayne are working on; a new swing seat has been ordered; he also asked that everyone keep an eye on the entrance lights as the solar panels may need maintenance.
– Infrastructure: Continued cistern discussions occurred.
– Neighborhood Watch: Jim reported that there have been no suspicious activities in our area.
– Welcome: Sandy reported that she is waiting for the house on Edgedale to be completed so she can welcome the new homeowners.
– Website: absent
– Forestry (includes Fire Wise): absent; Deb asked Kathleen to report on her behalf. Kathleen mentioned that Deb had looked at the distressed trees in the common area and will call an arborist to assess the situation.
• Old Business:
– There was some discussion on increasing the HOA’s liability insurance coverage; Jim will contact our current carrier for rates.
– There was discussion on the status of a homeowner’s late fees that had been turned over to the attorney for collections. Kathleen will reach out to the lawyer to see if they maintained homeowner communication regarding payments and balance due.
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• New Business:
– Water Rights Status: a water lawyer has been retained by the HOA and he is currently working on our behalf. He received all of the relevant paperwork and is evaluating Great Divide’s response to his findings.
– Homeowner Concerns: none
• Adjournment: a motion was made and seconded to adjourn the regular monthly Board meeting at 10:58 a.m,; motion carried.
Wissler Ranch HOA Board of Directors’ Meeting Minutes January 15, 2022
