Budget Meeting
• Call to Order: The Wissler Ranch HOA annual budget meeting was called to order at 1:04 PM at the Monument library.
• Roll Call: The following board members, officers, and homeowners were in attendance:
Board Members:
President – Jim Keefe
Vice President – Hal Goldback
Sharla Davis
Wayne Gardner
Pete Popp
Other Officers:
Secretary – Sharla Davis
Treasurer – Kathleen McCormick
Homeowners: Mr. & Mrs. Andrews, Mr. & Mrs. Scott, Mr. Steenbergen
– The proposed budget was based on the Board of Directors vote to increase annual dues to $215 effective for 2019. The focus of the budget continues to be building adequate capital reserves to maintain, and if necessary replace, our 20-year old infrastructure. Kathleen gave a detailed review of each line item.
– A motion was made and passed to approve the new budget; motion passed.
• Adjournment: The budget meeting adjourned at 1:19 PM.
Board of Directors Meeting:
• Call to Order: The Wissler Ranch HOA January Board of Directors’ meeting was called to order at 1:20 PM at the Monument library.
• Roll Call: The following board members, officers, and homeowners were in attendance:
Board Members:
President – Jim Keefe
Vice President – Hal Goldback
Sharla Davis
Wayne Gardner
Pete Popp
Other Officers:
Secretary – Sharla Davis
Treasurer – Kathleen McCormick
Committee Chairs:
Covenant Revision – vacant
Covenant Compliance – Sharla Davis
Design Review – Wayne Gardner
Forestry (includes Fire Wise) – absent
Infrastructure – Hal Goldback
Neighborhood Watch – vacant (Jim Keefe, interim)
Water – Sharla Davis
Website/IT – absent
Welcome – absent
Homeowners: Mr. & Mrs. Andrews, Mr. & Mrs. Scott, Mr. Steenbergen
• Reading and Disposal of Minutes: A motion was made and passed to approve the November minutes. Those board meeting minutes were posted on the mail kiosk bulletin board.
• Reports:
– Officer:
– President: no report
– Vice President: no report
– Treasurer: Kathleen gave the treasurer’s report; WR continues to be in good financial standing. All outstanding fines/dues have finally been paid.
– Committee:
– Bylaws and Covenant Review: no discussion
– Covenant Compliance: WR is a covenant-controlled community and as such, 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.
– The non-compliant outdoor lighting issue has been resolved.
– Design Review: Wayne reported the new common area signs have been installed.
– Extensive discussion occurred on the mailbox lighting issue; a motion was made and passed to pursue an electric solution versus solar; the DRC will request a new bid from Gaddis Electric. Wayne installed temporary motion sensor lighting as an interim fix.
– Forestry (includes Fire Wise): no report.
– Homeowners are reminded that trees marked with beetle kill by the forestry service must be removed before July 1st.
– Infrastructure: Hal reported the Fire Chief said he has no interest in developing more cisterns in the area; the Department cannot afford a new siphon truck. Cistern/pump issues are still an open item. The Westcott station (Hwy 83 & Stagecoach) will be staying open.
– Neighborhood Watch: no report
– Water: Sharla stated the WR annual water report was submitted to the state engineer on 16 Nov 18. Six homeowners were late with their meter reading; three have yet to report; two homeowners were over their annual allotment.
– Website: no report
– Welcome: no report
– Old Business: none
– New Business:
– Homeowner issues:
-Mr. Steenbergen mentioned the bulletin board was leaking and the cork was warped; he wondered if there was any way to seal/prevent further damage; Wayne will investigate.
– Mr. Andrews mentioned the Northern El Paso County (NEPCO) collective HOA organization and possible membership option; Jim will research.
– A board hearing will be conducted in January to review potential water reporting covenant violations.
– The next Directors’ meeting will be 15 Jan 19, 3:15-5:15 PM, at the Monument library.
– Future meeting dates are posted on the mailbox bulletin board as well as the website calendar.
• Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at 2:04 PM.