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A message from Nadine Awald, December 12, 2023:

The Neighborhood Watch has a new email address that will come directly to me!

Neighborhood Watch is a program sponsored by the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office, not a Wissler Ranch committee.  It operates independently, now with a new address for all of us in Wissler Ranch.

Of course, Nadine will address anything of concern under the NEW business section during Board meetings.

The former address, Watchchair@wisslerranch.com, will no longer be working.

Hopefully, all of us who are participating in the current list will still be on the list I have put together but, just in case, I have asked the Board to inform homeowners, so that you know there is a new address. I would like to have anyone contact me at this address if you would like to make sure your name is on the current list or would like to be removed. 

Also, if you are new to Wissler Ranch and would like to be on the email list, please send me your address.

The email list will NOT be a social media site, so no discussions back and forth with other homeowners, regarding complaints.  Always feel free to contact me directly with any concerns. 

This email address comes to me directly. There hasn’t been anything important to send out regarding Neighborhood Watch currently.  You probably will only get emails if there is news of some sort, regarding Neighborhood Watch’s program, newsletters, OUR Wissler Ranch issues, etc., anything related to crime, suspicious activity, street issues, etc.  If it is an HOA Board issue, I will direct you there.

Neighborhood Watch New Address:  WisslerRanchWatch@outlook.com

Hope everyone has a safe and wonderful Christmas and Holiday season!

Maybe we will see all of you at the next Board meeting

Wissler Ranch HOA Cistern Information/Board Meeting Minutes February 18, 2023

Board Meeting Minutes

 

(no regular monthly meeting was held in January)

Cistern Information Meeting

 Call to Order: The Wissler Ranch HOA cistern information meeting was called to order at 10:00 m. at the Tri-Lakes United Methodist Church.

  • 35 homeowners were in attendance.
  • Agenda: Hal Goldback, Acting President/Infrastructure Chair, opened the meeting by presenting detailed background information on the proposed new cistern installation project and the proposed special assessment.

– The proposed project has been discussed at regular monthly Board meetings under ‘Infrastructure’ for the past four years and most recently at the 2022 annual meeting of the members in October as well as an informational meeting on February 8, 2023. If approved by a sixty-six percent vote of the HOA membership at the special meeting, a special assessment of $2800.00 will be assessed to each property owner.

            – The special assessment vote meeting will be held on February 25, 2023, starting     at 10:15 a.m. Sign-in to determine whether or not a quorum is established will             close at 10:00 a.m.

– The floor was opened for questions and discussion.

  • Adjournment: As there were no further comments, a motion was made and seconded to adjourn the information meeting at 11:17 a.m.; motion passed.

 Board of Directors’ Meeting:

 Call to Order: The Wissler Ranch HOA February Board of Directors’ regular monthly meeting was called to order at 11:17 a.m. at the Tri-Lakes United Methodist Church.

  • Roll Call: The following board members, officers, and homeowners were in attendance:

 Board Members: (quorum established)

President – vacant

Vice President – Hal Goldback

Sharla Davis

Wayne Gardner

Pete Popp

Other Officers:

Secretary – Sharla Davis

Treasurer – Kathleen McCormick

Committee Representatives:

Covenant Compliance – Sharla Davis

Design Review – Wayne Gardner

Forestry (includes Fire Wise) – absent

Infrastructure – Hal Goldback

Neighborhood Watch – Nadine Awald

Website/IT – absent

Welcome – absent

Homeowners: John Awald, John Barilovich, Matt and Laurie Mask, Roy Richardson, Nancy Smith, Brian Strandjord

  • Reading and Disposal of Minutes: A motion to approve the December 2022 minutes was tabled. The board meeting minutes will be posted on the website and mail kiosk bulletin board once approved.
  • Reports:

 – Officer:

            – Acting President: Hal Goldback stated that former President, Jim Keefe, had submitted his resignation due to health issues. The Board accepted Jim’s resignation and thanked him for his many years of service to the neighborhood and surrounding community. The Board will table appointing a new member until April or May.

            – Vice President: no report

            – Treasurer: Kathleen gave the treasurer’s report and reminded everyone that dues were due January 15, 2023, past due on January 16, 2023, and delinquent February 15, 2023. There are three delinquent property owners.

– Committee:

            – Covenant Compliance: Sharla Davis reported that a complaint had been received regarding multiple signs posted on the mail box structure windows. Per the Flagpole, Flag, and Sign Policy, “…no signs may be posted in, on, or around the Mail Box Structure…” The complete policy can be found on the wisslerranch.com website under Information > HOA Documents.

            – Design Review: Wayne reported on the three projects he and Pete reviewed this month.

            – Infrastructure: no report

            – Neighborhood Watch: Nadine reported that she received the quarterly newsletter and crime statistics from the Sheriff’s office and shared them with those who have signed up on the WR Neighborhood Watch email list; EPCSO will conduct home safety assessments upon request; EPCSO recommended exchanging our current ‘Neighborhood Watch’ signs for the larger ones they now have in stock.

            – Welcome: absent

            – Website: absent

            – Forestry (includes Fire Wise): absent

– Old Business: none

 – New Business:

            – Homeowner issues:

            – An attendee asked about the vacant Board position. Per the Bylaws, a new director will be appointed by the Board.

  • Adjournment: Due to no other business being brought before the Board, a motion was made and seconded to adjourn the regular monthly meeting at 11:40 a.m,; motion carried.