Wissler Ranch HOA Board of Directors Regular Monthly Meeting Minutes
October 21, 2023
- Call to Order: The October 21, 2023, meeting of the Board of Directors was called to order at 10:07 a.m., at the Tri-Lakes United Methodist Church, Monument.
- Roll Call: The following Directors, officers, committee chairs, and homeowners were present:
Board Members (Quorum Established)
President – Hal Goldback
Vice President – Pete Popp
Director – Wayne Gardner
Director/Secretary – Sharla Davis
Officer: Treasurer – Jay Best
Committee Chairs:
Covenant Compliance – Sharla Davis
Design Review – Wayne Gardner
Forestry (includes Fire Wise) – Deborah Bullock (Absent)
Infrastructure – Pete Popp
Neighborhood Watch – Nadine Awald
Website/IT – Al Maurer (absent)
Welcome – Sandy Maurer
Homeowners: John Awald, Pat James, Kathleen McCormick, Roy Richardson, Bob Roche
Board member appointment: In accordance with the Bylaws, Section VII, 1.e., “…a vacancy of any director of the Board of Directors may be filled by appointment by a majority of the Board. The director appointed to such vacancy shall serve for the remainder of the term of the director replaced.” Hal Goldback welcomed director-nominee, Bob Roche, who introduced himself to the attendees. Hal made a motion to appoint Bob as the fifth director to fill Jim Keefe’s vacated position, Pete seconded; motion passed unanimously. Welcome, Bob, and thank you for volunteering to serve the remainder of Jim’s term!
Reading and Disposal of Minutes: A motion was made and seconded to approve the September 16, 2023, regular monthly meeting minutes; motion passed. These minutes will be posted on the mail kiosk bulletin board and WR website.
Reports:
President: Hal reported on the cistern contract/project progress and reminded everyone that he sent an HOA-wide email blast regarding the status of both on October 17th. Pumps have been ordered and the cistern expected delivery date is mid-Dec of this year.
Vice President: no report
Treasurer: Jay reported on the financials including bills and cistern payments. Three homeowners are still on payment plans and there are zero delinquent accounts.
Committee Reports:
Covenant Compliance: Sharla reported that a first-notice violation letter was mailed regarding nuisance barking/more than two dogs on property/non-compliant vehicle parking. Two violations (outdoor lighting/non-compliant parking) were closed within the 30-day cure period.
– Homeowners continue to complain about speeding (especially on Lockridge and Twisted Pine), running the 4-way stop sign on Wissler Ranch Rd, and OHVs on neighborhood streets.
– Please be reminded, as there are only three deputies for the surrounding area, to note date/time of incidents and call the violations in to the EPSO non-emergency number, 719-390-5555. The Sheriff’s office (not the Board) is responsible for enforcing local traffic laws.
Design Review Committee: Wayne reported on 13 projects he and the committee are currently working, including the cistern.
Forestry and Fire Wise: absent
Infrastructure Committee: no report
Neighborhood Watch: Nadine reminded everyone that vehicle traffic safety laws are in place for a reason. Please be a good neighbor, observe all posted speed limits and stop signs, and remind your guests/visitors/teen drivers to do the same.
Welcome Committee: Sandy reported that everyone has been welcomed.
Web Site: no report
New Business:
– Homeowner Concerns: a homeowner asked about a post on NextDoor which discussed a ‘rumor’ regarding the potential development of land to the south of Lockridge and Still Glen that could result in the extensions of those streets. Another homeowner said she saw the same comment and did some research. She shared her insight on the issue to those in attendance.
– Another homeowner asked about the wooden ground structure near the bus stop and expressed safety/hazard concerns regarding unsupervised school kids playing on it. Per Hal and Pete, the structure will be removed when the cistern is installed.
- Adjourn to Executive Session: Pursuant to CO Rev Stat § 24-6-402 (2016) (E) (3) (a,) in part, “…authorizing the body to meet in an executive session and identification of the particular matter to be discussed in as much detail as possible without compromising the purpose for which the executive session is authorized…”
– A covenant violation hearing was scheduled; however, the homeowner failed to show so no executive session was held.
Old Business: – The annual meeting of the members will be held on Saturday, October 28, 2023, from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. at the Tri-Lakes United Methodist Church. Sign-in begins at 9:15. All home/lot owners are invited and encouraged to attend.
Adjournment: Due to no other business being brought before the Board, a motion was made and seconded to adjourn the regular monthly meeting at 10:45 a.m.; motion carried.