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PINEBROOK HILLS HOMEOWNERS’ ASSOCIATION
GENERAL MEETING
APRIL 19, 2011
The Tuesday, October 19th general membership meeting of
the Pine Brook Hills Homeowners’ Association was held at the Community
Center, Station One. The meeting followed a potluck dinner during which
Pine Brook author and resident Nick Carr discussed themes from his
bestselling new book “The Shallows: What the Internet is Doing to Our
Brains”. Nick’s presentation was followed by a question and answer session.
President Bill
Alexander invited new residents to the community to introduce themselves and
the first-timers were welcomed by those present.
The business
meeting started at approximately 8:00 pm. HOA officers present included
president Bill Alexander, vice president Dave Davies, treasurer Pam
Creswell, secretary Tom Mann and member-at-large Suzanne Adams. Also in
attendance were water department manager Bob deHaas, fire chief John Benson
and many Pine Brook Hills residents.
Water
Department Report (Bob deHaas)
Water
department manager Bob deHaas opened his remarks by requesting those wishing
to contact him in the future do so by phone. E-mail communication has
proven to be less efficient since he is often out of the office.
Bob reviewed
the upgrades to the subdivision’s reservoir funded by the State of Colorado,
explaining such improvements were necessary to mitigate the effects of the
recent Four Mile Canyon Fire.
Bob also
related a telephone call from a colleague associated with the University of
Colorado. CU is involved in a comprehensive repaving project and will have
a considerable amount of old asphalt that has been removed. Pine Brook
Hills has been invited to make use of the asphalt on its dirt
firehouse/community center parking field for the cost of labor to apply
only. The cost of asphalting the lot would be approximately $10,000,
substantially less than the cost to pave it commercially. Considerable
discussion among those in attendance followed as to whether it was
appropriate to pave this area and, if so, the method of funding. Bill
Alexander formed an ad hoc subcommittee charged with examining funding
sources, including the water district, HOA and private donors. Serving on
the committee are Dave Davies and Janet Graaff.
Dave asked for
a straw vote from those present as to the number of homeowners that would be
willing to contribute. The majority voted in the affirmative. A sheet was
circulated among those present asking for financial commitments. A resident
pledged to match dollar-for-dollar total contributions of the HOA. The
subcommittee will seek additional donations from Pine Brook homeowners to
fund what the majority of those present felt was an exceptional opportunity.
Fire
Department Report (John Benson)
Fire Chief John
Benson reported that this season portends to be exceptionally dry for the
entire front range. He suggested that all residents remain sensitive to the
possibility of wildfires. John also provided background on the cause of the
Pine Needle fire that occurred several weeks ago. Questions and answers
followed.
Beetlebuster
Committee Report (Suzanne Adams)
Suzanne began
her report by emphasizing the need to hold the line against beetles this
spring and summer. All residents need to be both vigilant and educated
about the blight. She reminded those present that beetle seminars were
scheduled and invited those interested to participate. About sixty Pine
Brookers have been trained in recognizing evidence of beetles and are
serving as beetlebusters.
In a response
to a question about noncompliance, Suzanne acknowledged that although the
community as a whole has been very cooperative, two families have been
reluctant to remove beetle trees. Efforts to convince them continue.
Pine Brook
Hills Garage Sale Update (Art Markey)
Garage sale
coordinator Art Markey provided an update on this annual fundraiser,
including the dates of the auction (May 20-22) and times items could be
delivered to the community center for sale. He also stated that additional
volunteers were needed.
Treasurer’s
Report (Pam Creswell)
Pam provided
attendees with a handout that reflected the income and expenditures to
date. As of the 18th of April, revenue collected totaled $17,505
compared with expenditures during the same time frame of $3,785. Pam is
continuing to collect voluntary dues from homeowners.
Architectural Review Committee Report (Dave Davies and Bill Alexander)
Bill and Dave
provided a report as to the projects on which the ARC is currently working.
The ARC will move ahead on the Strahn property which has not been in
compliance with ARC guidelines and a continuing eyesore for approximately
four years. In light of the adoption of uniform covenants, this committee
anticipates progress in this regard. Communication will also continue with
a homeowner on North Cedar Brook who has indicated a reluctance to mitigate
beetle damage.
Mention was
also made of a significant spurge problem in the subdivision. Discussion
occurred regarding this issue.
The business
meeting ended at approximately 9:00 pm.
Respectfully
submitted,
Tom Mann
Secretary
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