Snow Removal Plans – 12/8 & 12/9
December 8, 2007 | Comments Off
Based upon current snowfall rates as of Saturday afternoon, there are currently no plans to have snow removal services provided during this weekend’s snow event.
Snow Removal Policy for Winter ‘08
December 5, 2007 | Leave a Comment
The HOA Board has decided to continue the snow removal policy from last Winter. This was discussed and approved at the Special Assessment Meeting held in February. Here are the details of the policy we’ll follow:
- Predicted snowfall will need to be 6-8″ + before snow removal will be considered. If warm weather is predicted the following 24 hours, the board may elect to not have snow removal.
- If blizzard conditions are forecast, we will try to have snow removal done prior to the 6″ or 8″ accumulation.
- Should blizzard conditions persist, snow removal may not occur until conditions permit. Based upon the ability for snow removal teams to reach the Villa’s, snow removal may not occur immediately after a blizzard event.
- The sidewalk that runs through the park will not receive snow removal through the winter months during snow events.
- Ice melt will not be used unless extreme icing conditions exist.
- Snow removal services will be conducted using a combination of ATVs, pickup mounted snow plows, snow blowers, hand shoveling and/or skid loaders. The equipment used will be dependant upon the depth of snow being removed.
- Snow removal priorities will be driveways and internal sidewalks first, followed by exterior sidewalks surrounding the HOA.
While it’s tough to predict the weather, we’ll make best efforts to make sure snow removal is done on a timely basis so that impact to homeowner’s is minimal. The website will be updated with our plans for snow removal during each snow event.
Snow Removal Alerts
December 4, 2007 | Leave a Comment
Watch this area for snow removal alerts throughout the winter season. Whenever snowfall is imminent, we will alert you here as to whether we will be removing snow in the HOA. Conditions change rapidly, so check continuously during snow events for updates.
Annual Meeting
December 4, 2007 | Leave a Comment
Thanks to all who attended the 3rd Annual HOA Meeting on December 3rd. Attendance was lighter than expected. The budget for 2008 has been approved and HOA dues will increase to $110 per month starting January 1. New coupon books will be mailed shortly.
Annual Meeting – Monday, December 3
October 29, 2007 | Leave a Comment
It’s that time once again for the HOA Annual Meeting. It will be on Monday, December 3rd at 6:30PM at the Westminster Public Library on the Front Range Community College Campus on 112th Street. We’ll be in the same meeting room as last year, which is right inside the front door of the library on your right. We encourage you to come and look forward to seeing you there!
Foreclosure Lawn Maintenance
September 20, 2007 | Leave a Comment
The Board has decided to once again do a one-time maintenance program on the foreclosed homes. The yards will be mowed, weeds removed and we’ll also spray the weeds. This should be the last time we’ll need to do this prior to the first snowfall. It will also ensure the yards will look reasonable throughout the winter. Costs that are incurred by the HOA will be billed back to each home, so we may have an opportunity to recoup this as the homes are sold.
Insurance Costs
September 20, 2007 | Leave a Comment
The Board has contracted with a new insurance company this year to provide the General Liability and Directors & Officers policy. We have switched from the St. Paul and Travelers to Auto Owners. Auto Owners is one of the highest rated insurance companies by AM Best.Since we took over the HOA in 2005, we have cut the costs of our policies by over 60%, while maintaining the same level of coverage. Information in the Rules & Regulations document has been updated to reflect the new policy information. Read more
Rules & Regulations Document Updated
September 20, 2007 | Leave a Comment
The HOA Board of Directors has updated the Rules & Regulations effective immediately. You can go to the DOCUMENTS section of the website and download or view the new document.
While the following is a summary of changes that have been made, we STRONGLY suggest you read through them to make sure you are aware of all changes.
- Change in insurance carrier. In accordance with Colorado Law SB100, the new insurance carrier and policy numbers for the HOA have been updated to reflect current coverage.
- Change in working capital contribution for new owners. At the August 2007 Board Meeting, the Board authorized an increase in the working capital contribution paid by new owners of homes within the HOA at closing from $250 to $500.
- Change in real estate signs that are permitted. All real estate signs advertising homes for sale and/or lease within the HOA are no longer allowed to be "handwritten". All signs must be professionally lettered or printed.
- Addition of Covenant Lien details for habitual CCR violations. A paragraph was added explaining that if a homeowner fails to cure a CC&R violation after notification and fines, the HOA will file a Covenant Lien on the property to ensure eventual compliance. The owner will be charged for the filing costs associated with the lien as well as the costs to remove the lien.
- Various adjustments in spelling and elimiination of duplicative rules were also changed.
Foreclosures – Covenant Liens
September 15, 2007 | Leave a Comment
As many of you know, the yards and general landscaping of the homes under foreclosure is not looking good. Right now, all of the homes are far along enough in the foreclosure process that any money the HOA spends to maintain the landscaping of these homes, would probably be unrecoverable.
At our last HOA meeting, our HOA attorney, John Pens informed us of Covenant Liens. These liens are “permanent” on the properties regardless of owners and will help the HOA make sure that new owners quickly fix the issues with the landscaping once they purchase the homes, so that they can have the liens released.
The HOA has filed these liens on 11213, 11238, 11242 and 11244 Decatur Circle.
Annual Picnic – Saturday, October 13
September 15, 2007 | Leave a Comment
It’s once again, time for the Annual HOA Picnic. This year, Pat and John Jones have been gracious enough to host the event, so it’s on rain or shine.
The date is Saturday, October 13 from 4:30PM to 7PM at the Jones residence. Thanks to Pat Jones and Jackie Immele for heading up the organization of this year’s picnic. Mark your calendars now and we’ll look forward to seeing you there!