- Call to Order: The September 16, 2023, meeting of the Board of Directors was called to order at 10:00 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, Kathleen McCormick, Roy Richardson, Nancy Smith
Reading and Disposal of Minutes: A motion was made and seconded to approve the June 17, 2023, and August 19, 2023, regular monthly meeting minutes; motion passed. These minutes will be posted on the mail kiosk bulletin board and WR website.
Reports:
President: Hal Goldback reported on the cistern contract and project progress.
Vice President: no report
Treasurer: Jay reported on the financials including bills and cistern payments. Four homeowners are still on payment plans and there are zero delinquent accounts.
Committee Reports:
Covenant Compliance: Sharla reported that violation notifications were made regarding outdoor lighting; dog-off-leash/trespassing; OHVs on the common area trail; and large, improper slash disposal.
Design Review Committee: Wayne reported on eight projects that he and the committee are working. There was some discussion on the bulletin board replacement project.
Forestry and Fire Wise: absent
Infrastructure Committee: no report
Neighborhood Watch: Nadine Awald reported that she has seen no reports or newsletters from the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office (EPSO). There was discussion regarding Ring alert notifications sent to subscribers regarding two suspicious incidents in the surrounding area.
– There continue to be complaints of OHVs riding through the neighborhood, specifically a yellow golf cart and two ATVs. Please be reminded that the Sheriff’s office (not the Board) is responsible for enforcing local traffic laws. If you observe any traffic violations, please call the EPSO non-emergency number, 719-390-5555.
Welcome Committee: Sandy reported that she welcomed four families.
Web Site: Sandy said that Al is working on the website as well as an on-going email delivery issue.
New Business:
– Homeowner Concerns: there were two separate complaints of residents on Lockridge who are violating several covenants. In accordance with the Covenants Enforcement Policy, the Covenants Committee will send a first-notice letter; homeowners have 30 days to ‘cure’ the violations.
– 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. All home/lot owners are invited and encouraged to attend.
– Sharla Davis, Water Reporting Chair, gave an early reminder that annual water meter readings will be due November 1st.
- Motion to 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 motion was made and seconded to adjourn to executive session @11:10 a.m. to discuss a covenant issue; motion carried.
– A motion was made and seconded to adjourn from executive session @11:27 a.m.; motion carried.
Old Business: The regular business meeting was called back to order @11:27 a.m.
– A motion was made and seconded to waive a $100 fine for a second-notice outdoor lighting violation; motion carried.
Adjournment: Due to no other business being brought before the Board, a motion was made and seconded to adjourn the regular monthly meeting at 11:31 a.m.; motion carried.