PINE TERRACE HOMEOWNERS’ ASSOCIATION
BOARD MEETING
THE BANK AT BROADMOOR
Tuesday, October 20th, 2009
CALL
TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to
order by
Ed
Osborne
, President, at 2:55 p.m.
PRESENT:
Ed Osborne, President, Frank
Dowis, Vice President, Mary Osborne, Treasurer, Glenene Harris, Barbara Smith
and Mike Cason, Directors-At-Large.
ABSENT:
Lyndy
Holzwarth
, Secretary
INVITED
GUESTS:
Dan
Rees
, Property Manager and
Stephanie
Blair
, Recording Secretary and Bookkeeper
APPROVAL
OF MINUTES:
The minutes of September 15th,
2009 were approved without correction. The motion was made by
Frank
Dowis
and seconded by
Glenene
Harris
.
OLD
BUSINESS:
Grage Letter:
In a letter dated September 14th, 2009,
Mr.
Grage
responded that he had talked with
Jay
Blackman
regarding completing the repairs/maintenance needing to be done at his
property. He noted he had been ill and that he was now getting other bids.
Frank
Dowis
and
Dan
Rees
have also spoken with him regarding this maintenance and as of this date no
work has been done.
Gate Repair:
Dan
Rees
reported that
Bob
Denman
with Smart Gate Systems has reported that they have done everything possible to
repair gates and key pads, but cannot get them working as they should. He feels
that additional money on repair and maintenance would be wasteful. (See attached
copy of letter) He and
Dan
consulted and are recommending that the HOA go ahead with the Proposal #2, with
a 200 number ability, a total of $6,000 to replace to new system, with a $35.00
per month charge for maintenance and upkeep. The new system will have a warranty
of approximately 1 year. After discussion and disappointment expressed by Board
members that the current system can not be repaired sufficiently for the balance
of year,
Ed
Osborne
asked that the Board approve the change, amending the previous Board decision
and go ahead with installation of the new system now rather than in 2010. The
expense of the new system in the amount of $6,000 is to come out of the HOA
reserve/replacement account.
Mary
Osborne
moved the question, and
Mike
Cason
seconded. The motion was carried unanimously.
Sparks
Insurance Settlement: Ed Osborne reported that the agreement between the HOA
and Barbara Sparks regarding the dispensation of insurance funds from the
Travelers, has been revised. An addition to the first clause, applying to the
terms of the insurance policy: #12 Indemnification – “this shall not amend
or expand terms of policy”. A copy of this will be sent to Travelers, and both
Ben
Sparks
and the HOA President will sign.
The first check
from Travelers for the
Sparks
’ rebuild has been received in the amount of $295,000. The HOA will have
issued a cashier’s check from the Bank At Broadmoor, in the amount of $119,211
to Barbara Sparks for the current expenses to be paid. As checks from Travelers
come in and when
Barbara
notifies the HOA, cashier’s checks will be issued to her to pay rebuilding
expenses. The HOA is not responsible for any building problems or changes.
Scrub Oaks: The
scrub oaks at back gate have been trimmed, but it was noted that pine trees also
needed to be trimmed, and
Dan
was requested to check to make sure that visibility is clear for people using
the back gate.
TREASURER’S
REPORT:
Mary
Osborne
reported that as of September 30th,
2009 the total amount in Pine Terrace accounts was as follows:
Reserve/Replacement
$228,911,49
Escrow (includes
Sparks
’ fees)
$ 11,566.19
Total Assets
$264,272.74
Mary
expects to receive the new Reserve Study by the end of October.
Dan
Rees
went through the Pine Terrace property with the men from Association Reserves
Colorado.
Dan
answered questions regarding the property as needed and he felt that the men
doing the study were very thorough. When
Mary
has received the study, she will call a meeting for the Budget Committee to
prepare 2010 budget for the HOA. She hopes to get this done by end of November.
in order for the Board to approve before end of year. At this point, and
provided the Reserve Study is reasonable,
Mary
does not feel that HOA fees will need to be increased.
Barbara Smith
asked if the study will include all major repairs, i.e., the perimeter fence?
Dan
and
Mary
assured her that all such repairs would be considered in the new study.
Last year’s
Budget Committee consisted of
Mary
Osborne
,
Frank
Dowis
,
Jim
Marvin
,
Betty
Abrams
, and
Dan
Rees
.
Mary
will confirm with these members to see if they will serve this year, and will
get others if needed.
COMMITTEE
REPORTS:
Architectural Control: The
Afeman’s build is finally moving along. It is hoped that completion can be
done before end of year.
Dan
will have
Al
from AAA Concrete look at damage that has been done by contractor equipment
during this construction, and get cost of repairing to be deducted from Damage
Fee in escrow. The Afeman’s are responsible for putting in sprinklers for
their new landscaping. The contractor that puts in the sprinklers is responsible
for making sure they work properly and any problems that might occur, once
attached to the HOA water system.
PROPERTY
MANAGER’S REPORT:
Dan
Rees
reported that he had received the renewal on the
HOA insurance with Travelers. The total premium this year will be $28,763.00 and
increase of $963.00 from last year.
Asphalt and
concrete work is done for this year. The repair/replacement for the
Sparks
property will be done next year and out of the 2010 budget.
Mike
Cason
then remarked that a number of trucks continue to enter on the left side of the
gate. He has noticed that not only LandTech trucks but other delivery, and
construction vehicles do this. He is concerned about the possible damage done to
the guard shack overhang.
Frank
Dowis
said he has personally informed
Gary
and he was supposed to let contractors know.
Dan
will once again remind all contractors coming in through the front gate, not to
enter on the left side.
NEW
BUSINESS:
Acting on the
suggestion of
Mike
Cason
it was decided by the Board that in future construction approval letters sent
by the HOA, a time limit for completion of construction would be included.
Individual circumstances would be considered, however, the Board felt that a six
month period should be sufficient. This will be looked at this spring. A
completion date of 3/15/09 is in the
Sparks
contract.
Frank Dowis
requested the formation of a committee to look into what might be done to trim
trees to give back views to homeowner’s that have been lost through overgrowth
of trees. He felt that one of the major selling points for property in Pine
Terrace are the views of the golf course, hotel and lights of
Colorado Springs
. Board members volunteering to work on this committee are
Glenene
Harris
,
Mike
Cason
, and
Frank
Dowis
and possibly
Lyndy
Holzwarth
.
Dan
suggested that the committee also get together with other homeowners affected
to come up with a plan and cost to be considered in 2010 budget. The committee
will contact the Broadmoor grounds manager to see if something can be done
regarding the trees edging the golf course. Ed Osborne reminded the committee to
consider previous Board decisions about cutting trees for view purpose only.
(See minutes of April 15, 2008 & August 19, 2008).
ADJOURNMENT:
Ed
Osborne
adjourned the meeting at 3:40 p.m.
Respectfully submitted/s/Stephanie
Blair
, Recording Secretary
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