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May 15, 2010 Silverthorne Town Hall, Council Chambers
Meeting called to order at 9:33 AM by President, J. Kent McHose. 2. ESTABLISHMENT OF QUORUM AND VOTING ELIGIBILITY Thirty-six (36) members were either present or represented by proxy. All thirty-six were verifiedas eligible to vote by Treasurer, Shar Crangle (lot 22). These members form a quorum as established by the By-Laws of the Association. 3. ORDER OF THE DAY Each person is entitled to speak 5 minutes on an issue without interruption. Please state your name and lot number before starting your comments. 4. INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS AND NEW MEMBERS Guests present: Myra Lansky, Association counsel, and Dave Cornish and Robin Gilchrist, the Association caretakers. The president welcomed new homeowners Carla Brauer-Lalezari and Ramin Lalezari (lot 6). He also wished Jann and Berry Engleman (lot 39) well as they are selling their house and moving on. 5. APPROVAL OF 2010 AGENDA Agenda accepted as presented. 6. APPROVAL OF 2009 MINUTES Minutes accepted as presented. 7. FINANCIALS The Association closed the fiscal year with a surplus of just over $6,000.00, mostly due to a lack of snow. The major expense of the year was the diversion ditch improvement. Due to the severe decrease in interest rates, the board intends to move $100,000.00 to a managed fund of short term government securities at the end of the current term of the certificate of deposit. 8. DEPARTMENT REPORTS PRESIDENT’S REPORT – J. KENT McHOSE Caretakers, Dave Cornish and Robin Gilchrist, are in place and working hard to keep the waterflowing. He added that Angler Mountain Ranch contributed money for the new north fence that was built last summer. See attached full report, Appendix 1. DOMESTIC WATER – JIM JAMSAY & J. KENT McHOSE The board considered several water monitoring companies and in the end decided to stay with the same company. Southwest Water checks the well weekly as opposed to many of the other companies, in addition to their ability to quickly respond to emergencies. There was a water pipe break inside a house this winter and the technician from Southwest Water noted the increase in usage and took initiative to find the house with the break. This saved the homeowner further damage to his house and septic and the Association possible depletion of its well. See attached full report, Appendix 1. PROPERTIES AND BOUNDARIES – DIANE JOHNSTON The Brenners (lot 27), Cameron Graham (lot 15), John Mattox (formerly lot 9) and Ben Schwab (lot 24) repaired downed fence and installed new signs on the west side of the Blue River. Minor repairs are needed on the south fence adjacent to Palmer Drive. Diane’s committee will continue to put up signs as they are taken down near Blue River Run Condos. Mary Ellen Gilliland (lot 21) noted that there is trash and fence damage to the south fence adjacent to Palmer Drive. See attached full report, Appendix 1. RECREATIONAL WATER – GLEN McLAIN Thanks to everyone who helped with the alternate ditch renovation. Glen is trying to get water directly to the north lake in an attempt to limit weed growth by keeping the water temperature as cold as possible. He asks that members not disturb the beaver dams. Water flows from lake to lake via the stand pipes, not the old ditches. Opening the dammed up ditches will deplete the wet lands. Abbie McLain (lot 29) brought up that vandalism along the Bobo Ditch is an ongoing problem. See attached full report, Appendix 1. TRAILS AND BRIDGES – ALISON NOBLE Thanks to Cameron Graham (lot 15) and Glen McLain (lot 29) who built a bridge over the new alternate ditch. Contrary to the report, the trail map is not up on the BRVRLA website yet. There are items at this meeting which may impact the map so it has not been posted yet. Alison asked people to please use the doggie bags. See attached full report, Appendix 1. FISHING COMMITTEE REPORT – DON PARSONS Fish were delivered on 5/13/10. The committee purchased 500 pounds of fish. One hundred pounds of brown trout were delivered to the south pond and 200 pounds each of Rainbow trout were delivered to both the middle and north ponds. Don asks that people refrain from fishing for a week while the fish distribute themselves throughout the ponds. He also asks members to introduce themselves to anglers they see around the ponds and river. He further reports that the committee would like to increase the amount of fish stocking money in the next budget. Susan Thompson would like the committee to research why there aren’t any frogs in the ponds. Glen McLain (lot 29) would like to see shrimp stocked in the south lake again. John Minshall (lot 37) said he would try to do that. Dave Cornish reported that the minnows that were stocked last year have survived the winter. Tim Thompson (lot 11) pointed out that renters are not allowed to have guests or to fish in the north pond without the owner present. At least one home’s renters have been violating this rule as well as fishing with bait. Glen McLain (lot 29) recommended performing a “fish census” to determine the health of the ponds and the actual needs for stocking. This was deemed unnecessary. LEAGAL ISSUES – J. KENT McHOSE A renter rode his bike at night into the crossbar at the north end of Rainbow Drive. BRVRLA paid his medical bills. Reflectors have since been installed on the crossbar. See attached full report, Appendix 1. Myra Lansky sited a Colorado state statute which limits liability of equine professionals due to the unpredictable nature of horses. Because BRVRLA’s pasture is privately owned this statute is not fully applicable although it shows the legislature recognizes that horses are dangerous and can be unpredictable. Deborah Graham (lot 15) stated that even if the Association is not liable under the law it can still be named in a suit and would be very expensive to defend itself. Myra pointed out that anyone can be sued for anything. Horses are a known condition (and recognized as such by the legislature) and isn’t a larger liability than the rest of the Association’s amenities. Mary Ellen Gilliland (lot 21) noted that according to the Association’s by-laws the horse owner bears all liability. Myra agreed but noted that the Association could still be sued and that it has insurance. Ramin Lalezari (lot 9) commented that the board should communicate with members regarding hazards and dangers. J. Kent McHose (lot 3) tabled the discussion to the New Business section. ROADS AND EQUIPMENT – TIM THOMPSON The roads were graded three and a half weeks ago and will be graded again and have magnesium chloride applied in June. J. Kent McHose (lot 3) requested that material be added at the dumpster site. Susan Eslick (lot 12) asked if homeowners could have their driveways graded in conjunction with the road grading. Tim will look into this. Tim discussed the tree spraying and added that work is ongoing to make the lakes more accessible for the spraying. See attached full report, Appendix 1. PASTURE REPORT – KATIE McDERMOTT There are a number of trees down in the pasture including on the east fence line next to the Daley Ranch. Grass is not growing in the pasture due to cold weather. The irrigation water is not reliably flowing this spring, perhaps also because of the cold weather. See attached full report, Appendix 1. ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL COMMITTEE – ALISON NOBLE See attached full report, Appendix 1. CARETAKER’S REPORT – RON ROZINSKY Dave Cornish is up and
working. Please direct all projects for Dave to Ron or the Board. 9. OLD BUSINESS – - Water shut off: Please clearly label your indoor water shut off valves and inform your renters (if applicable) of the location. Please turn in the water shut off location form to the Board. - Bike path update: The Town of Silverthorne wants to finish connecting the north and south ends of the bike path behind the homes on the east bank of the Blue River. 10. NEW BUSINESS HORSES Cameron Graham (lot 15) thanked the board for notifying members of the issues in the horse pasture. He feels the Association needs to separate the horses from the hikers for safety. He disagrees that the “Enter at your own risk” signs are sufficient. He also feels that all owners have the right to use all of the common area, including the pasture and he wants to be able to use the existing road. He doesn’t feel the current allocation is a fair apportionment between two horses and forty-four owners. Katie McDermott (lot 41) described and explained the map of the proposed new trail (see Appendix 3). The trail would enter the pasture to the east of the barn, go north around the first hill and stay to the south of the irrigation ditch. When it crosses the irrigation ditch at the east fence line it would continue north allowing plenty of room to negotiate hills (approximately 30 to 40 feet wide). It narrows only where required by the existing road. The fence materials are estimated to cost approximately $1,500.00. Karen Gugger (lot 19) said she felt the fence was too expensive and that the members already have access to the Angler Mountain Ranch trail and she opposes condensing the field for the horses and the associated loss of vegetation. She feels the fence is not necessary. Don Parsons (lot 5) felt that the issue was more of a dog issue than a horse issue. He said thatthe neighborhood dogs ran loose and chased the horse. He wants the dogs managed. Ryan Cottrell’s (lot 32) house is next door to renters who let their dogs run loose and he doesn’t like it. Bruce Miller (lot 13) said it is the personal responsibility of the dog owners to contain their animals. Matt Brenner (lot 27) countered that the horses are going after people even without dogs and the he agrees with Cameron that the proposal is not equitable to the rest of the Association and the rules should evolve with the changing membership. Abbie McLain (lot 29) expressed that it was a very difficult process to get the pasture approved by the County and she feels that if a horse is dangerous the horse should be removed and the pasture should not be changed. Mary Ellen Gilliland (lot 21) shared that she has been harassed and pushed by the horse and is “scared to death” of him. At the same time she enjoys seeing the horses in the pasture. Laurie Chameroy (lot 10) feels that if the horse is mean it shouldn’t be allowed to use the pasture but should be kept enclosed unless the owner is present. Katie McDermott (lot 41), the horses’ owner, explained that Gus (the “problem horse”) was rescued at 10 months and had no experience with dogs prior to coming to the pasture. He has been regularly chased and harassed by neighborhood dogs, in spite of Katie’s repeated requests to curb the dogs in the pasture. He does not appear to like dogs although at times, and with certain dogs, he seems to play with them. She further explained that horses are not particularly smart and that they generalize, so whether a particular person has fed Gus in the past, he is likely to assume that all people will feed him. She allowed that she really does not know what his intentions are when he runs at people. She related that she tried to teach Mary Ellen Gilliland how to handle Gus by swing her walking poles from side to side and Mary Ellen said to her “she could never do that.” Katie also related that at least one hiker enjoys spooking Gus and getting him riled up which will never help the situation as it stands. Mary Nan McHose (lot 3) wanted to know why the fence proposal didn’t satisfy the use needs ofthe membership and what additional land would be used for? Two people expressed a desire to ride their mountain bikes through the pasture (note: mountain biking is prohibited on the adjacent Angler Mountain Ranch trail and the connecting trail to the Ptarmigan Trail). Cameron said the additional land could be used for whatever the members wanted. Ron Rozinski (lot 38) said the amount of land set aside as a pasture is a defined amount and the size of the allotment effects the number of animals that can be kept there. He feels that bikers should find somewhere else to ride. He said his wife, Gege, walks through the pasture almost daily and has not had any altercations with the horses, although they have approached her, it’s not been a problem. He would like the members to submit their views to the board in writing for the board to review in making a decision. Glen McLain (lot 29) suggested shifting the pasture to the south and utilizing the unused land to the east of the caretaker’s house and pump house over to the Association boundaries on the east and south. His idea would still utilize the existing barn and pens and the north boundary of the pasture would run to the south of the existing road. He believes his plan would not change the overall acreage of the pasture. Jill Brenner (lot 27) wanted to know the deciding factor for whether a horse was suitable for the BRVRLA pasture. This was not answered. J. Kent McHose (lot 3) requested a vote on whether to re-allocate the use of the pasture. Jann Engleman (lot 42) moved and Ron Rozinski (lot 38) seconded to table the discussion of the pasture until more research and options could be obtained. Mary Ellen Gilliland (lot 21) objected, asking how the immediate problem would be fixed if it were tabled. Abbie McLain (lot 29) warned that pasture users should just be aware that there is a danger. Ron Rozinski (lot 38) wanted the horse owner, Katie McDermott, to communicate with others as to where the horses are. Katie McDermott (lot 41) objected that she didn’t have the free time to alert neighbors of where the horses were inside the pasture. J. Kent McHose (lot 3) felt that this is the best time toresolve this issue as it’s the only time each year that everyone is together. More discussion of separating the problem horse and equitable apportionment of the land ensued. Susan Thompson (lot 11) suggested that the trails committee should do further research and survey the membership for ideas and make a suggestion. Jann Engleman (lot 42) amended her motion that the topic be tabled at the annual meeting but considered by the trails committee. Abbie McLain (lot 29) seconded this motion. Ryan Fitzgerald (lot 32) questioned whether this has been a problem in the past. It has not been a past problem but the foot traffic in the pasture has increased considerably with the addition of the Angler Mountain Ranch trail (people like to make a loop out of it, it wasn’t as popular when it was an out and back trail). He also wanted to know why one person should cause everyone in the Association to pay. Karen Gugger (lot 19) suggested scheduling the horses in the field and not putting up a fence. Genie Miller (lot 17) expressed that she doesn’t understand why people have to walk in the pasture at all and that a fence is too expensive. Don Parsons (lot 5) suggested a lower cost alternative would be an electric fence. Katie McDermott (lot 41) reminded people that it was Cameron Graham who felt that electric fences were too dangerous for our association. Mary Ellen Gilliland (lot 21) felt the motion was too vague and that the membership was not ready to take a vote on it. Ramin Lalezari (lot 9) requested that the Association consider redesigning the pasture per Glen McLain’s suggestion and rotate pastures. Katie McDermott (lot 41) pointed out that the horses had to have access to water and Ramin countered that the water could be figured out later. Jann Engleman (lot 42) again revised her motion on the floor to refer the issue to the trails committee to separate the horses and people and the decision would be made at a special meeting. Patrick O’Sullivan (lot 19) asked what the actual cost of the fence was. Katie McDermott (lot 41) replied with a figure of $1,178.85 for 2,518 feet of fence. Alison Nobel (lot 34) reminded everyone that that figure does not include labor and the membership would be responsible for erecting the fence. Susan Eslick (lot 12) expressed that the issue should be decided at a special meeting because more information was needed. Jann Engleman (lot 42) volunteered to table the vote on her motion. Shar Crangle (lot 22) moved to leave the pasture alone. Patrick O’Sullivan (lot 19) seconded. The motion passed 25 in favor and 11 opposed.
Lee Parsons (lot 5) wanted to know what was going to be done about the loose dogs. Shar Crangle (lot 22) suggested send letters to problem dog owners and fining them if they don’t correct the problem. (Note: Rule and Regulation number 5. Pets: All pets are to be kept under the owner’s physical restraint or voice control at all times. Rules and Regulation number 13. Fines: All infractions of these Rules are subject to fines. See the separate Fine Schedule for the fines that will be imposed by the Board. Written notice will be sent to the offender and they will have a right to a hearing by the Board of Trustees.) Mary Nan McHose (lot 3) offered that the Board cannot handle everyone’s personal problems. If an owner has a problem with a particular dog, he or she should call the animal control officer. ((970) 668-3230 Summit County Animal Control) Myra Lansky pointed out that not everyone is comfortable confronting their neighbors and rules of the Association cannot be enforced selectively. This rule has been on the books since at least 1994. Tim Thompson (lot 11) questioned why the Association has a rule duplicating the County’s ordinance and expressed that the County should enforce it, not the Board. Lee Parsons (lot 5) expressed that she didn’t think that voice control is sufficient. However Laurie Chameroy (lot 10) said that she believes that the problem is when no owner is present at all, not when a dog is being walked with the owner. Shar Crangle (lot 22) agreed with Laurie and asked that the board enforce the rule and have the communications manager, Kenny Johnston (lot 1), notify everyone that loose dogs will no longer be tolerated. J. Kent McHose (lot 3) agreed that the Board would enforce the rule from now on. SEPTIC AND SNOWPLOWING Jann Engleman (lot 42) requested someone take over the duties of lining up houses for septic pumping (the Association gets a volume discount by doing it as a group) and managing the road and driveway snowplowing. Laurie Chameroy (lot 10) volunteered to take over the organizing of the septic pumping and Karen Gugger (lot 19) volunteered to take over the snowplowing duties. 11. BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTION Six Board seats were up for election: Katie McDermott (formerly John Mattox’s seat), Glen McLain (formerly Cameron Graham’s seat), J. Kent McHose, Tim Thompson, Muriel Sharp (formerly Jim Jamsay’s seat) and Ben Schwab. The nominating committee of Vaughn French (lot 26) and Katie McDermott (lot 41) secured nominations of J. Kent McHose, Tim Thompson, Glen McLain, Katie McDermott, Vaughn French, Ryan Novak, Matt Brenner, Deb Myers, Sharon Farmer and Randy Streufert. Shar Crangle (lot 22), Laurie Chameroy (lot 10) and Susan Thompson (lot 11) volunteered to act as the Teller Committee. J. Kent McHose, Ryan Novak, Tim Thompson, Deb Myers, Glen McLain and Katie McDermott were elected to the Board. The length of their terms will be determined at the board of directors meeting immediately following the annual meeting. 2010 NOMINATING COMMITTEE Don Parsons (lot 5) and Bruce Miller (lot 17) volunteered to act as the nominating committee to solicit nominations for the 2011 election. 12. ANNUAL BUDGET 2010-2011 APPROVAL Cameron Graham (lot 15) moved to take the 2009 “surplus” and add it to the Lakes budget for 2010. Ramin Lalezari (lot 9) seconded the motion. Cameron said that he felt the reserve fund is large enough and does not need the additional money. J. Kent McHose (lot 3) dissented by reminding everyone that the domestic water system will need to be replaced in the future and the reserves do not cover that entire cost. Jim Jamsay (lot 30) asked if the surplus money would do everything that needs to be done, to which Glen McLain (lot 29) responded it would take $30,000 to $40,000 to do everything that needs to be done on the dams. He added that there were also culverts and other things that needed to be done. The motion passed with 19 votes for and 15 votes against the measure (Two voters were on the teller committee and were in another room, counting the election votes). (Note: The “surplus” money would not be added to the 2010/2011 operating budget but rather spent as capital improvements and therefore the actual proposed budget would not change.) Katie McDermott (lot 41) moved to accept the budget as proposed (see Appendix 2). Glen McLain (lot 29) seconded and the motion passed with 30 votes for and 6 votes against. 14. MOVE TO ADJOURN Shar Crangle (lot 22) moved to adjourn the meeting and Susan Thompson (lot 11) seconded. The motion passed and the meeting was adjourned at 12:53PM.
PRESIDENT'S REPORT Greetings neighbors.
Each year there are numerous projects, some larger than others, that
enhance our common areas. Here is a
brief listing of some of those accomplishments over the last 12 months: 2. Diversion ditch - The diversion ditch, that feeds water to our ponds during the winter months when the Bobo ditch isn't flowing, was replaced by a new ditch that is free of beaver interruptions and is much easier to maintain. 3. Weir (in Blue River) - Large boulders were placed in the river forming a weir to facilitate flowing water to our diversion ditch. The new, large boulders are better suited to withstand the force of the annual runoff surge that destroys our weir over time. More boulders may be added this year. 4. Skating rink - The skating rink held up much better this year due to the better flow from the new diversion ditch. Previously the water level fell below the ice in the rink causing problems for the skaters. 5. Angler Mountain Ranch hiking trail - As a result of our negotiations with the owner of the Angler Mtn. Ranch development, we have gated access to their hiking trail leading to the National Forest and the Ptarmigan Trail. The popularity of this hiking trail is rapidly growing. 6. Fencing - About 200 yards of fencing were installed along with a locked gate adjacent to the Angler trailhead to restrict access to our ponds by visitors to the Angler property, and facilitate trail access by BRVRLA members. 7. Pine beetles/trees - For the second year, we sprayed a large number of pine trees near the river. We also cut and removed a number of dead trees in the same area. 8. Water line to corral - A water line was installed to provide water to the horse corral throughout the year. 9. Trail amenities - Additional boardwalk was installed to facilitate hiker access through soggy terrain. Doggie bag dispensers were also installed at convenient locations throughout the trails. (Please use them!!) 10. Common area maintenance - We now have a resident caretaker (David Cornish) who has definedduties to monitor and maintain our ponds including the Bobo ditch. However, volunteer effortsare still critical to our maintenance program. All of these improvements have been made possible through the efforts of many volunteers within our community and the ongoing dedication of every board member. THANK YOU NEIGHBORS!!! On behalf of the Board, J Kent McHose DOMESTIC WATER REPORT Southwest Water Company is the company with which we have contracted for the year 2010 to maintain, sample and test BRVRLA’s domestic water. Testing is required by the State Health Department. BRVRLA has had no violation this past year. Southwest Water Company will do the annual flushing of our main water line the last week of May. The Annual Consumer Confidence report will be sent out by Southwest Water Company to each homeowner within the next month. Prior to the expiration of our annual contract with Southwest Water this spring, we solicited bids from six companies. Five responded with a wide range of costs and service levels (e.g. weekly, semi-monthly and monthly). Southwest Water was the lowest bidder and provides weekly monitoring, so we renewed our contract with them. Our expenses will be less this new year, as last year we were required to perform tests that are specified by law for once every three years. Respectfully submitted, Jim Jamsay & J Kent McHose
The first project tackled was putting in a fence, and gate with a combination lock at our North boundary. The parking lot for the Angler Mountain trail was causing a trespassing problem. This fence and gate solved that and allowed us access to the Angler Mountain trail. Setting the "no trespassing" sign a few feet south of the gate worked perfectly. No vandalism. Fencing was repaired and new signage was put in on both sides of the river at our N.W. corner. Hopefully fishermen walking the river will be alerted they are entering private property. We have 20 new "no trespassing" signs that Dave Cornish and Ron Rozinski plan on using to reinforce our boundary along Blue River Run. Dave has already been patrolling that area. The annual repair of the Southern fence will be tackled as the weather allows. Due to a lighter snowpack this year the damage is minor. Respectfully submitted, Diane Johnston
Last winter the pool elevations of the middle and north lakes stayed at the full level all winter long (bestice skating rink in years!). This was due to the work that we did last fall relocating the Alternate Ditch and also the rock diversion or weir in the Blue River. I would like to thank Tim Thompson and Cameron Graham for their help with these projects. Beaver mitigation during the past year has been a moderate success and we are seeing much less damagethan in past years. This year we need to repair the top of the Bobo Ditch (near Chipotle). This is the section from the head gate to the diversion pipe. We need to clean out the ditch and rebuild the ditch bank between the ditch and the river. The ditch has been eroded by spring runoff over the years and needs to be raised up to separate the river flow from going over the bank and flooding the ditch. Plans are to try and complete this work in August or September when the river is low. We will contact the Town of Silverthorne to see if they can help. The new caretaker, Dave is going to be a huge help with all of the projects and work parties, as well as the day to day maintenance around the lakes. If you see anything that needs my or Dave’s attention, please call me or Ron Rozinski. We need to filter and prioritize these issues so Dave stays focused on the Caretaker’s responsibilities. As always, please enjoy the Lake and the River areas responsibly. Respectfully submitted, Glen McLain and Zelda
We had a very successful year on our neighborhood trails! Thank you to all of the members whocontributed to make our trails beautiful! A list of accomplishments this past year includes: • Continual willow trimming/trail maintenance of Main Trail around Middle Pond as well as thetrails around the South and North Ponds. • Extended existing boardwalk between Middle and North Ponds to span over more of the muddymarsh area. • Added trail access point behind Schwanitz-Myers properties at relocated bridge across BoboDitch. • Mowed trail that runs from the Middle Pond dam north to the North Pond along the east side toallow for our trail system to be a complete loop from north to south. • New bridge across new alternate ditch near river. • Compilation of trails onto an official trail map. This new trail map is now located on the BRVRLA website. Check it out! Plans for the coming year include: • Continue willow trimming/trail maintenance along all existing trails. • Work with owners of Schwanitz/Myers properties to form a trail from the Bobo ditch to RainbowDrive for lake access for owners at the north end of our neighborhood. • Bridge maintenance on existing bridges • If membership agrees, plan and build new trail through horse pasture. We plan on holding 2 official “Trail Work Days” again this summer (dates to be announced) along with another barbeque or breakfast for anyone who wants to help accomplish our goals this year. Remember, every lot owner must satisfy their 12 hours of work, and this is a great fun way to do it! Respectfully submitted, Alison Noble & Ben Schwab
Blue River Diversion We were challenged by the Water Commissioner that our diversion of the Blue River must conform to the time period November 1 through April 30th. Our legal attorney successfully disputed this positionasserting that our diversion rights are governed by SEASON rather than CALENDAR dates. Storm Water runoff We challenged the Town of Silverthorne that the ditches running from side streets to Rainbow Drive are channeling storm water runoff into the Bobo ditch, thus bringing contaminants into our ponds. The town denied this and maintains that the flow is dictated by the natural drainage of the land. It was not our intention to initiate costly litigation to pursue our position, so J Kent McHose met with Bill Linfield, the Public Works Director for Silverthorne, to discuss the matter further. Bill is sympathetic to our position and intends to address the drainage issue over time by installing culverts. We agreed to touch base from time to time to work together on matters relating to the Bobo ditch. Respectfully submitted, J Kent McHose
The road and equipment budget was trimmed from $6,000 to $5,000 in fiscal year 2009 to 2010. For fiscal year 2010 to 2011 the requested budget will remain at $5,000. The annual application of magnesium chloride has provided a durable road surface and reduced the number of times we need to grade the road as compared to previous years. The road was graded on 4-19-2010. We will then grade the road again in June of 2010, at this time we will apply the magnesium chloride for road surface hardening and dust control. If any additional road base is needed it will be brought in at this time also. If the road holds up as did last summer, it will not be graded again until spring of 2011. There are no immediate plans to continue paving our road beyond what was paved at the entrance June of 2004. The BRVRLA equipment inventory is available per request. The Association garage is locked and may be accessed by request of a board member. A Stihl brush saw was purchased and added to our inventory fall of 2009. The brush saw was purchased primarily to cut willow bushes and aid in dam, ditch and trail maintenance. Our 4 wheeler, two brush mowers and chain saw are operational now also. The Yanmar tractor is available for membership use per Association guidelines. The pine beetle mitigation efforts will continue this spring for the third year. The spraying efforts will continue on the tree stand along the east side of the Blue River within our association boundaries. We have sprayed approximately 175 trees the past two summers, as indicated by a green paint dot at the base of the tree. The effort is to maintain a healthy tree stand for a visual buffer to the condominiums and development west of the Blue River. The live tree stand also provides sound dampening to the road noise coming from Highway 9. Fuel reduction efforts, removal of dead trees, have been undertaken around the lakes and in the pasture. Some dead trees will be left standing along the river and in the pasture for wildlife habitat. If Association members want their personal trees sprayed this can be done for $12.00 per tree if scheduled in advance to be done at the same time as the bulk tree spraying. Please contact me if you have trees you would like treated. Question, comments or concerns about roads, equipment, pine beetle mitigation or any other area of concern are welcome. Respectfully submitted, Tim Thompson
The Association installed a water hydrant at the pens in the horse pasture. This has allowed quick and convenient filling of the water tank and is a huge improvement over defrosting the spigot on the north side of the caretaker’s house and stretching hose to the tank in the winter. The spring water flowed fairly well in the pasture last year. Weeds and ground squirrels continue to be a problem. Many squirrels were shot last summer but the rabbit brush provides excellent cover for them. The pasture was mowed in the spring and fall and a weed management company sprayed a strip about 30 feet wide along the southwest side of the pasture as a demonstration of what the pasture could look like after an application of weed control. Foot traffic through the pasture has GREATLY increased since the implementation of the Angler Mountain Ranch trail head. With the rise in foot (and paw) traffic, horse/human interactions have also increased. A handful of people have reported run-ins with one of the horses inside the pasture. The incidents include chasing dogs, charging people and generally frightening walkers. Per the advice of the Association’s legal counsel, signs have been posted at the two main entrances indicating that people who enter the pasture do so at their own risk. Steps to help resolve this issue will be discussed later in this meeting. So far this year the water availability from the spring has been spotty. Water was flowing well in mid-April but was no longer reaching the grassy area by the end of April. With a fairly dry winter but a so far snowy spring, it’s hard to predict how much water will be available for irrigation. Two estimates for weed control have been obtained, both under $1,000.00. With approval of the budget, spraying would happen once the vegetation has begun to grow and get green. The shed needs to be re-sided and with budget approval will be completed this spring. Respectfully submitted, Katie McDermott
This year the Architectural Control Committee reviewed one addition project, a greenhouse and two fence installations. The addition project was the Noble‘s house. They connected their existing house to the existing detached garage. It also became a remodel project to update their home’s interior and exterior. Their construction will be completed very soon. Also, a dog run fence was built on the north side of the Thompson’s new home and the Munchoffs installed a split rail fence around their back yard. In addition, approval for a greenhouse was given to the Gilliands. This past year with the ACC guidelines has gone quite smoothly. We just want to remind the membership that any new improvements including new construction, sheds, fences, major landscaping, etc. must be submitted to the ACC for their review prior to any construction or installation. The design guidelines are on the BRVRLA website for your convenience. Please contact the ACC members with any questions. Respectfully submitted, Ryan Novak, Alison Noble, Ben Schwab
This report is to update the association on the current relationship with the caretaker. Dave Cornish is our BRVRLA Caretaker. He has assumed caretaker responsibilities on 2-01-10. Since that time Dave has been recording his activity in a logbook. Such activities include monitoring water levels in the ponds as well as the ditch systems, surveying the trail systems and beaver activity. I communicate with Dave on a daily basis, with all issues. Any questions or issues with the caretaker should be directed to me. Respectfully submitted, Ron Rozinski
Watering should be limited to 3 days per week: o Odd numbered addresses Saturday, Monday, & Thursday o Even numbered addresses Sunday, Tuesday, & Friday No Watering between 10:00AM and 5:00PM Trees and shrubs may be watered with a hand held hose or low volume, non-spray irrigation on any day, but not between 10:00AM and 5:00PM. Flowers and vegetables may be watered with a hand held hose or low volume, non-spray irrigation on any day, but not between 10:00AM and 5:00PM. Try not to apply
more water than is necessary to establish and maintain a healthy
landscape.
APPENDIX 3 – PROPOSED TRAIL MAP
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May 16, 2009 Silverthorne Town Hall Council Chambers 1. CALL TO
ORDER Meeting called to order at 9:33 AM by President, J.
Kent McHose. 2.
Establishment of Quorum and Voting Eligibility Thirty-one (31)
members were either present or represented by proxy.
All thirty-one were verified as eligible to vote by Treasurer, Shar
Crangle. These members form a quorum as established by the By-Laws of
the Association. 3. ORDER OF THE DAY Each person is entitled to speak 5 minutes on an
issue without interruption. Please
state your name and lot number before starting your comments. 4. INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS AND NEW MEMBERS Guests present: Myra Lansky, Association counsel,
Dave and Robin Cornish, the Association caretakers, and Scott Noe.
Three board members were recognized for completing their three
year terms: Glen McLain,
Cameron Graham and Katie McDermott. 5. APPROVAL OF 2009 AGENDA Agenda accepted as presented. 6. APPROVAL OF 2008 MINUTES Minutes accepted as presented. 7. FINANCIALS The Association closed the fiscal year with a
surplus of just over $5,000.00. Considering
that the Association did without $9,000.00 in rental income and was
$2,300.00 over budget in legal fees due to several legal/water issues
this spring the surplus is a testament to the Board’s fiscal
responsibility. Additionally, it was fortuitous
that the weather cooperated and the actual cost of snowplowing was
$3,700.00 less than budgeted. The
balance sheet shows $149,000.00 in cash; approximately three times the
annual expenses. The board accepted Bishop and Bishop statement of
financials. Per the
decision of the membership last year, the statement of financials has
been discontinued in the future. 8.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS PRESIDENT’S REPORT – J. KENT McHOSE See attached
full report. DOMESTIC WATER – JIM JAMSAY See attached
full report. PROPERTIES AND BOUNDARIES – DIANE JOHNSTON See attached
full report. The front
gate needs a new sprocket assembly which will cost $500.00. North Fence:
The lack of a fence between BRVRLA and Angler Mountain Ranch
(AMR) to the north is creating a trespassing issue.
Diane Johnston had
Strategic Fence Co. give the Association a bid to fence approximately
200 yards from the northwest corner of the horse pasture to the west to
a stand of large willows. The
fence would consist of five foot field fence suspended about 6” off
the ground from T-posts and supporting wooden posts and include a metal
gate. The fence could be
completed by May 22, 2009. Several
members questioned whether the Association should wait for AMR to build
their fence (a split rail or buck fence) or whether the Association
could split the cost for its fence with AMR.
The Board agreed that there was really no guarantee that AMR
would build their fence in the near future and that the type of fence
they were proposing would not do enough to discourage trespassers.
There were also some concerns that a wire fence would not be
sturdy enough. Diane
Johnston stated that the fence would be well supported with T-posts
and would not sag nor was it necessary to install a board on the top of
the fence. Bruce Miller, Lot 17,
moved that the Association make a capital expenditure of $2,000.00 to
hire Strategic Fence Co. to construct 200 yards of 5’ field fence with
gate along the BRVRLA north property line. Chad Noble, Lot 34,
seconded the motion. The
motion passed unanimously.
Genie Miller, Lot 17,
commented that many of the apparent trespassers respond to her inquiries
that they are a friend of a member and have permission.
She cautioned members to be selective about whom they invite to
use the common property. Cameron
Graham, Lot 15,
reminded the membership that AMR will be going back to the Town of
Silverthorne for further approvals in the future and BRVRLA can use
those sessions as leverage to have them complete their fence. Deb Jansen, Lot 40, would like AMR to erect signs
pointing to the trail to direct hikers away from BRVRLA. RECREATIONAL WATER – GLEN McLAIN See attached
full report. Glen
McLain moved the Parshall Flume upstream on 5/15/09.
He hopes that this will discourage the beavers from damming it.
Glen hopes to create some spawning beds this summer with Don
Parsons, Lot 5. Dave
Cornish, caretaker, volunteered his services this summer, prior to
the official beginning of his duties.
Randy Streufert, Lot 35,
stated that he performs water quality tests on the recreation and
irrigation water twice a year. He
just completed the spring sampling, 7 points along the Bobo Ditch and
the irrigation water in the horse pasture, and the testing came in with
good results. He maintains the records of all samplings if anyone is
interested in seeing them. TRAILS AND BRIDGES – BEN SCHWAB See attached
full report. FISHING
COMMITTEE REPORT – CHAD NOBLE Fish were
delivered on 5/15/09. The
committee purchased 760 pounds of fish, approximately 1,000 fish.
The fish averaged 10” to 12” in size.
Chad reminds members that renters are not allowed to fish the
North pond. ARCHITECTURAL
CONTROL COMMITTEE – ALISON NOBLE See attached
full report. ROADS AND EQUIPMENT – J. KENT McHOSE See attached
full report. PASTURE REPORT – KATIE McDERMOTT See attached
full report. Anyone
cutting trees in the pasture is asked to flush cut the stumps and pile
the slash instead of spreading it.
Additionally, the Board hopes to be able to add a water supply
hydrant at the horse pens during the summer.
The cost is estimated at under $1,500.00. COMMUNICATIONS – KENNY JOHNSTON Nothing new this year 9. OLD
BUSINESS – CARETAKER’S
HOUSE – J. KENT McHOSE The Association invested $10,251.83
to renovate the caretaker's house in 2009 which was mainly funded by
insurance proceeds of $7,500.00 collected after the previous renter ran
his car into the house. In
order to continue to maintain the house the exterior needs to be
addressed. The roof,
fascia, siding and paint need to be repaired and/or replaced.
Abbie McLain, Lot 29,
moved to create a capital expenditure of a maximum of $6,000.00 for
material and labor to replace the roof, fascia, siding on the house and
paint the house and garage. Shar
Crangle, Lot 22, seconded the motion.
The motion passed unanimously. At the request of some of
his neighbors Bill Schwanitz, Lot
14, revisited the issue of the Association’s aging domestic water
lines. He expressed that
the Association should be planning financially for the eventuality of
replacing the lines. Jim
Jamsay, Lot 30, the Association’s resident expert in domestic
water issues said that the Association should repair any breaks as they
occur, take advantage of breaks to visually inspect the line and wait
for the Town of Silverthorne to eventually take over the Association and
add BRVRLA to the town’s water lines.
Jim Jamsay estimated
the cost to replace the water line would probably be in excess of
$300,000.00 which means that BRVRLA would have to borrow approximately
$200,000.00 to fund the project. 10. NEW
BUSINESS PAVE RAINBOW DRIVE Lee
Parsons, Lot 5, moved to approve
$9,900.00 to pave approximately 4,000 square feet of Rainbow Drive and
Brook Avenue. The motion
was not seconded. Chad Noble, Lot 34, moved to table the motion indefinitely and Katie
McDermott, Lot 41, seconded it.
In discussion, Chad argued that paving will raise speeds on the road and he asked
to call the question (“calling the question” is essentially a
non-debatable motion to end discussion on the current topic.
The assembly then votes on whether or not to end discussion, not
whether to adopt the motion). The
motion to call the question passed with 3 opposed.
The motion to table paving then passed unanimously. XCEL
SUBSTATION UPDATE Nine homeowner
associations, funded by a developer, have banded together and hired a
lawyer and an engineer to fight the three final site selections for
Xcel’s new Silverthorne substation.
Xcel is not responding and eventually the Public Utilities
Commission will have the final decision.
The alliance’s website is www.LBRCA.org (Lower Blue River
Citizen’s Alliance) and according to Vaughn French, Lot 26, the alliance seems to be going about this
correctly. PROPOSED
CHANGES TO BY-LAWS Treasurer:
J. Kent McHose noted that the Association has never had an actual
audit as it would cost several thousand dollars.
The Association has measures in place to safeguard against fraud
including close monitoring by department heads of their budgets and
double signers required on all checks. Katie McDermott, Lot 41,
moved to change the by-law to replace “least annually” with “the
discretion of the Board”. Abbie
McLain, Lot 29, seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Work
Obligation:
J. Kent McHose stated that the Board had withdrawn this measure
due to the difficulties of collecting the monies in time for the close
of the fiscal year. Approval
of Additions:
J. Kent McHose stated that the by-laws should be updated to
reflect the existence of the ACC that was created in 2007.
Shar
Crangle, Lot 22, moved to adopt the
new language as proposed. Lee
Parsons, Lot 5 seconded and the motion passed unanimously. Open
Discussion: Diane Johnston,
Lot 1, requested that all landlords
provide their renters with a copy of the Association’s rules and
regulations and by-laws. 11. BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTION Three Board seats were up for re-election: Katie
McDermott, Glen McLain, and Cameron
Graham. Katie McDermott and Glen McLain have said that they would not seek
re-election. The nominating
committee of Vaughn
French, Lot 26, John Mattox,
Lot 9, and Jill Brenner, Lot
27, secured nominations of Cameron
Graham , Lot 15, John Mattox, Lot 9 and Ron
Rozinski, Lot 38. There
were no nominations from the floor.
Shar Crangle, Lot 22,
moved to accept the nominations by acclamation.
Katie McDermott, Lot 41,
seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
John Mattox, Ron Rozinski
and Cameron Graham were elected to the board for three year terms. 2009
NOMINATING COMMITTEE Vaughn
French, Lot 26, Katie
McDermott, Lot 41, and Jill
Brenner, Lot 27 volunteered to act as the 2010 nominating committee to
solicit nominations for next year’s election. 12. ANNUAL BUDGET 2009-2010 APPROVAL The proposed budget reflects lower interest income
due to lower interest rates, lower accounting expense due to the
elimination of the statement of financials, slightly lower fish stocking
expense and lower taxes due to less income (no rental income).
The budget also reflects a significant increase in legal fees to
deal with the water issues at hand.
The budget does not reflect an additional $500.00 needed for the
further repair of the main gate. It
was decided that the Board could make minor adjustments to the expense
budgets as necessary without impacting the overall bottom line.
Vaughn
French, Lot 26, moved to approve the
proposed budget and Bill
Schwanitz, Lot 14, seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. 14. MOVE TO
ADJOURN Shar
Crangle, Lot 22, moved to adjourn the
meeting. Vaughn
French, Lot 26, seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
The meeting was adjourned at 11:40 AM. Appendix
1 – Department Reports PRESIDENT’S
REPORT Greetings neighbors! As we reported to you in
January, the caretaker’s house has been successfully stripped, gutted
and remodeled, and is now occupied by two energetic new neighbors, Dave
and Robin Cornish. Beginning January, 2010, Dave will assume his
responsibilities as caretaker of our common property. Thanks to Vaughan French and Tyler Myers (as well
as a several other generous/hardworking neighbors), we have turned a
potential money pit/teardown into a valuable asset to BRVRLA at a net
cost of approximately $3,000!! And without applying for any TARP
funds from the Federal Government! Also, importantly, Dave will
anchor our lakes and property maintenance, as always, supported by the
volunteer efforts of willing and able homeowners. Looking back over the last year or so, little
changes, almost unnoticed, occur from time to time, and collectively
they make living here even more enjoyable. Trail maintenance and
improvements, including the doggie bag dispensers, make walking around
the ponds a nice way to start or end the day. We really don’t
miss the pot holes or dust from Rainbow Drive, and few can appreciate
all the work involved in maintaining our pasture, even if we only walk
though it occasionally enjoying a hike in our back yard. Of
course, we are still fighting the terrorists ... AKA beavers, ground
squirrels and pine beetles, but we are determined to outlast them. The character of our community is defined by the
folks who live here ... either part time or year around ... we enjoy
them all. Joe Balistreri moved here over 30 years ago and built
his house brick by brick and never tired of fishing in the ponds or
chopping wood. He is a great friend and neighbor and has lived a
wonderful life. Joe is now living in a hospice facility in
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, but he remains in our hearts.
Joe's older brother, Mike, who passed away a few months ago, was
also a "BRVRLA pioneer.” Respectfully submitted, J Kent McHose DOMESTIC
WATER The Southwest Water Company is still the company
with which we contract to maintain, sample and test the Association’s
domestic water. All testing
is required by the state health department.
BRVRLA has had no violations this past year.
The state health department informed BRVRLA that the caustic soda
treatment process they originally said would have to be installed to
meet the standard for lead has been cancelled.
This is because the extended testing BRVRLA has been doing has
shown no signs of lead. This
is good news and means a good savings to the Association’s water
monitoring program. Southwest Water Company will do the annual flushing
of our main water line the last week of May 2009. The annual consumer confidence report will be sent
out by Southwest Water Company to each homeowner within the next month. A letter was sent to Senator Dan Gibbs in late
February 2009, asking for money to replace the BRVRLA water line.
This money has been allocated to the State of Colorado under
President Obama’s economic stimulus program.
We await a reply. Again, this year a copy of our association’s
voluntary water program is enclosed for your information.
This program runs through August 31, 2009, and all property
owners should do their part to conserve water. Respectfully submitted, Jim Jamsay LEGAL
REPORT PERMANENT AND RECREATIONAL WATER RIGHTS TO 1 cfs IN
OUR PASTURE In January, 2009, after consultation with Mooey
Hammond, our “water attorney”, we decided not to renew our
recreational water rights to the 1 cfs that seasonally flows down
through our pasture. Recreational rights include such things as swimming
and fishing, which obviously aren’t available in 1 cfs. Furthermore,
there were some risks in having to defend our recreational rights, so it
was an easy decision. We still retain our permanent water rights for
irrigation and agricultural purposes, and we do not need to take any
actions to retain these rights, which is why they are termed permanent. DIVERSION OF BLUE RIVER DURING THE WINTER SEASON The Bobo ditch is turned off from Nov.1 through
April 30, during which time we use a Blue River diversion to feed our
ponds. We were recently notified by the Water Commissioner that our
diversion rights only extend to March 31, and he was threatening action
if we used the diversion beyond March 31, 2009. Our attorney, Mooey
Hammond, disagrees with the Water Commissioner’s position, and she
sent him an extensive analysis supporting her (our) position. Thus far,
we have had no response to her letter. Basically, our position is that
the right extends through the winter season, not March 31. SILVERTHORNE STORM WATER RUNOFF DRAINING INTO BOBO
DITCH BRVRLA has an agreement with the town of
Silverthorne that stipulates the town will not flow storm water runoff
into the Bobo ditch. Contrary to this agreement, the Town has graded
ditches parallel to the side streets that run into Rainbow Drive, and
the water runoff from these streets flows into the Bobo ditch. Tim
Thompson took a number of pictures showing the runoff water flowing
through the Bobo ditch from the side streets, and also showing how cuts
have been made to channel the ditch water directly into the Bobo ditch.
This violates our agreement with the Town, and also risks pollutants
flowing into our trout ponds. Mooey Hammond recently sent a letter to
the Town of Silverthorne outlining our position. We have not received a
response yet. Respectfully submitted, J Kent McHose Property
and Boundaries Report East The eastern border of our property has been
enhanced by the addition of a gate in the northeast corner.
Thanks to Katie McDermott a pedestrian gate with a combination
lock has been installed. South Snowplowing has damaged our fence at the two
switchbacks on Palmers Drive. The
"no trespassing" signs are still in place and minor work needs
to be done to the fence. There
is also trash, empty beer cans, etc. that need to be cleaned up. We expect a new motor to be installed in our
entrance gate. The old
motor lasted 15 years. The
gate was installed in 1993. West The Town of Silverthorne continues with the
recreation path. This
summer they will start on the bridge at Mesa Court.
They will cross the river to Town-owned property on the west bank
of the Blue River. The path
will then head north to the Blue River Run town homes where it will go
west into their development. It
stays on their property until the northeast corner of Lagoon Circle;
there it will abut our northwest boundary.
The path will not be on our property at any point. North Last summer many of our members enjoyed accessing the trail in the Angler Mountain Ranch property. It makes a wonderful loop to go up the horse pasture to the gate and then access the trail, coming back down to our north fence. This summer Angler Mountain is having Strategic Fence install a split rail fence along our boundary. Due to the popularity of this trial, we need to install a gate with a combination lock. We also need improved fencing around the gate. The parking lot for the Angler Mountain trailhead provides easy access to our north pond. With a clear path, it makes it very easy for trespassers. This project needs to be done this spring.
A work party will be organized with volunteers.
If there are available funds, gooseberry bushes will be purchased
to plant along our fence. They
thrive well here and are very thorny, hence a good deterrent to
trespassing. Signage alone
is not effective. I hope to have involvement from the fishing
community, as the north pond will be open to poaching without stronger
fencing. Respectively submitted, Diane Johnston RECREATIONAL
WATER REPORT This past year was not much different than past
years, as we continue to attempt to keep the water flowing through the
wet lands and lakes as efficiently as possible. The usual problems
with the beaver population continue, including one very persistent
beaver that left quite a bit of damage in the alternate ditch area this
winter. Attempts at beaver mitigation this spring are
unsuccessful so far. We will continue to work with the little
furry critters whenever possible with drainage pipes in any dammed
areas. Due to the late snows last spring, we were unable to get some of the ditch work done that we had planned and will try to re-define the ditch from Meyers house to the North property line this spring. Also, we still need to pour a new diversion box at the North Lake. Added to that, we need to relocate the Parshall Flume on the alternate ditch to the area that is closer to the diversion on the Blue River. A reminder to
homeowners on the Bobo Ditch, please try to keep the ditch flowing and
clog free, if you see a clog, pull it! Respectfully submitted, Glen
McLain TRAILS
& BRIDGES REPORT We had a very successful year on our neighborhood
trails! Thank you to all of
the members who contributed to make our trails beautiful! A list of accomplishments this past year includes: · Continual willow trimming/trail maintenance of Main Trail around Middle Pond. · Trail maintenance of the South Trail, including major pruning as well as widening the new trail that runs from the South Trail to the river. · Installation of “poop stations” at 3 locations along the trails. Please use these new stations to pick up your dog’s litter! They are here for a reason! · Repaired the South Pond’s bridge to the island after the bridge “floated” away. ·
Relocated bridge across Bobo ditch at Susan Eslick’s
property (Lot 12) to Schwanitz-Meyer’s
common property line (Lots 13 & 14). ·
Compilation of trail distances onto an official trail map.
This new trail map with accurate distances is now located on the
BRVRLA website. Check it out! Plans for the coming year include: · Construct a more obvious trail that runs from the Middle Pond dam north to the North Pond along the east side. This will allow for our trail system to be a complete loop from north to south. · Delineate trail entrances from Rainbow Drive along the edge of west property owners to allow clearer access to west open space areas and establishing easements. ·
Continue willow trimming/trail maintenance along all
existing trails. We plan on holding 2 official “Trail Work Days”
again this summer (dates to be announced) along with another barbeque or
breakfast for anyone who wants to help accomplish our goals this year.
Remember, every lot owner must satisfy their 12 hours of work,
and this is a great fun way to do it! Respectfully submitted, Alison Noble & Ben Schwab ARCHITECTURAL
CONTROL COMMITTEE REPORT 2009 This year hasn’t been too active for the
Architectural Control Committee. We
had only one major new construction review.
However, the guidelines have been a great resource to have for
this new project. Our only large project this year to fall under the
new ACC guidelines was the Thompson’s new home construction. The Thompsons and their builder were great to work with
during construction. Their
new home was completed this spring. This past year with the ACC guidelines has gone
quite smoothly. We just
want to remind the membership that any new improvements including new
construction, sheds, major landscaping, etc. must be submitted to the
ACC for review prior to any construction or installation.
The design guidelines are on the BRVRLA website for your
convenience. Please contact
the ACC members with any questions. Respectfully submitted, Ryan Novak, Alison Noble, Ben Schwab Road And
Equipment Report Respectfully submitted, Tim Thompson PASTURES
AND FENCES Last year’s heavy snowfall enabled considerable
irrigation throughout the summer of 2008.
The pasture and adjacent properties were assaulted by prairie
dogs. Some homeowners
helped to curb the population last year by shooting them with small
caliber guns. Several weak areas of the pasture fence were
repaired/replaced and a new gate was added to the west pasture fence
between lots 27 (Brenner) and 28 (Reichardt/Hanks).
The north pasture fence was repaired in the fall after wildlife
completely laid down several sections of fence.
Thanks to Julie Hanks for her help with this.
There continues to be an issue with trespassing over the
Association’s south fence on the hill next to Palmer Drive.
Board members twice addressed young people attempting to
snowboard on BRVRLA property after hiking over the property fence. No major projects are planned for the pasture or
fences this summer. The
lower pasture has been dragged and seeded with appropriate seeds for the
dry and the irrigated sections. The
water flow from the Daley Ranch is adequate for irrigating.
The water is being rotated on a weekly basis to enable growth of
the new seeds. A temporary
fence has been erected around the seeded area to keep the horses off on
the new growth. The fence
is not attached to a power source at this time.
If that should change, homeowners will be notified via email.
The pasture fence stayed intact through the winter and required
very little repair this spring. The
fence adjacent to Palmer Drive will be repaired this summer and
additional “no trespassing” signs will be installed in an attempt to
discourage our young neighbors from trespassing.
Prairie dogs remain the bane of the pasture.
The holes make irrigating difficult and some are large enough to
be dangerous for the horses. Practical
suggestions for the control of the population are encouraged. Gus is now 4 years old and his training is
continuing. He has settled
in considerably since the introduction of his pasture mate, Rio.
Rio is 14 this year and has suffered a series of injuries in the
past 15 months. Her legs
seem to have healed and she will have a procedure later this month that
should render her ridable within 6 weeks or so.
The foot traffic in the pasture has greatly increased in recent
years, especially with the new public trail in Angler Mountain Ranch.
I would appreciate knowing of any problems encountered with the
horses so I can address them. Please
do not feed the horses and please do not pile grass cuttings in the
pasture or close enough to the fence for the horses to reach.
This can be dangerous for the horses.
I hope that people enjoy watching the horses. (I’m sure the horses enjoy watching the people.) Respectfully submitted, Katie McDermott VOLUNTARY WATERING PROGRAM May 1 through August 31, 2009
Try not to apply more water than is necessary to
establish and maintain a healthy landscape. APPENDIX 2 – PROPOSED
2009-2010 BUDGET Ordinary
Income/Expense
Income Income
in Lieu of Work
3,000.00 Income,
Dues
40,500.00 Fish
Caught
Income,
Snowplowing
6,000.00
Interest Income
2,500.00
Total Income
52,000.00
Expense
Accounting
2,200.00
Domestic Water
7,300.00
Fence Maintenance
& Repair
2,000.00
Fish Stocking
Expense
2,000.00
Gate Repair &
Maintenance
500.00
Insurance
4,100.00
Lakes, Repair &
Maintenance
6,000.00
Legal Fees
4,000.00
Other Expenses
1,300.00
Caretaker House
Repairs
1,000.00
Road, Repair &
Maintenance
5,000.00
Snowplowing
9,250.00
Taxes, Corporate
850.00
Trash Disposal
4,800.00
Utilities
1,700.00
Total Expense
52,000.00 Net Income 0.00
APPENDIX
3 – PROPOSED BY-LAW CHANGES ARICLE
IV – OFFICERS Section
8. Treasurer.
The Treasurer shall have the custody of the Corporate funds and
securities and shall keep full and accurate accounts of all receipts and
disbursements in books belonging to the Association, and shall deposit
all other monies and other valuable effects in the name of and to the
credit of the Association in such depositories as may be designated by
the Board of Trustees. The
Treasurer shall disburse funds of the Association subject to the
authority of the Board of Trustees and shall render to the President and
Trustees at the regular meeting of the Board, or whenever they may
require it, an account of all the transactions as Treasurer and of the
financial condition of the Association.
The books of the Association shall be audited, at ARTICLE
X Section
1. Work Obligation.
Shareholders not participating in at least twelve hours on
a work program per ARTICLE
VIII – APPROVAL OF ADDITIONS Section
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