Hunter's Cove - Homeowners Board Meeting -
Sept. 21st, 2002
Members present:
Greg Goodell, President
Rod Woods, Vice President
Jeff Jones, Board Member
Reuben Flores, Board Member
Peter Carranza, Treasurer
Greg Goodell opened the meeting at 3:15 p.m.
The minutes of the previous meeting March 18, 2002 were read.
All current board members were re-introduced.
It was noted that the HOA received donations from Safeway, The Neighborhood
Resource Center, The Denver Foundation, Xcel Energy, Wal-Mart, Agland,
and Chuck Rehmer for the block party/pig roast and these supporters were
thanked.
Landscaping ideas for the area along 4th Street between the sidewalk
and perimeter fence were discussed. One near possibility includes having
the city re-grade the land, then placing landscape fabric (purchased by
the HOA) and mulch from the City of Greeley Clean-Up program in this area.
This would control weeds until further plans are made for this area. This
would need to be done by October 18.
Other landscaping ideas for this area were discussed including bushes
and trees to increase privacy. There were concerns expressed that trees
or large bushes in this area may block homeowner's view of the mountains.
Discussions followed regarding moving the fence up the incline and re-placing
it along the edge of the sidewalk. It was stated that this would have
to be a decision that was unanimously approved by all homeowners along
4th Street. Moving the fence would mean that each home would have to landscape
that additional area in their back yard and agree to maintain it, even
though it would not be their property. This strip of land belongs to the
City of Greeley.
Suggestions were also made to raise the fence by approximately three
feet in height.
It was announced that Hunters Cove received an $8,000 grant from the
City of Greeley for the entryway island re-landscaping project. Rod Woods
was recognized for preparing the proposal that was submitted to the city
for this grant. Thanks were made to Doug Fink and Alan Hendrickson for
their efforts on the Entryway Committee.
Updates were given on HOA violations. The HOA has spent approximately
$10,000 this year on legal fees from two violators. Approximately half
of that has been returned through a settlement. It was stated that the
HOA only takes legal action as a last resort. A suggestion was made to
form a Covenants/Bylaws Committee to review these documents and make suggestions
for changes to clarify any areas that are vague and 'firm' any areas that
are 'soft'. It was suggested that this could help prevent legal cases
from extending an extra 6-8 months.
Lowering of the HOA dues were discussed. It was noted that until all
common areas are landscaped / developed to the needs of the community,
the HOA needs to have funds available for these projects. In order to
receive more city grants the HOA must be able to match the funds required
for the project. There were discussions regarding lowering the dues when/if
Phase II becomes part of the same association. It was stated that the
board would very much like for phase II to join the phase I association
and that the board was moving in that direction. Lowering of the dues
would be a definite possibility at that point because there would be at
least double the number of homes, and many community projects should be
completed by then. The joining of the two associations may be 1-2 years
away still. The board feels that joining the two associations would be
beneficial to both phases.
A request was made to change the covenants to allow for xeriscaping,
and lessen the 10% rock requirement. This suggestion was made due to the
current drought conditions and in a desire to cut watering costs. Comments
were made that when xeriscaping is done well, it is attractive, but when
it is not done well, it looks terrible. Seventy percent of all homeowners
must approve a covenants change. Various ways of obtaining a seventy percent
vote were discussed. In the interim, the board stated that it has in the
past and will in the future, approve variations in landscaping design
on a case-by-case basis.
The community was encouraged to attempt to speak to their neighbors directly
when they have a complaint or grievance before going to the board or the
city.
The following people were nominated for board positions during the board
elections:
Jeff Jones - declined nomination
Doug Fink - accepted nomination
Ruben Flores - declined nomination
Amy Bigelow - declined nomination
Greg Goodell - accepted nomination
Rod Woods - declined nomination
Nick Newman - was not in attendance
Dean Schott - accepted nomination
Peter Carranza - declined nomination
Kim Woods - accepted nomination
Carrie Flores - accepted nomination
Motion was made and seconded to elect all accepting persons. Motion was
passed and new board was unanimously elected.
Motion was made and seconded to adjourn the meeting. Meeting was adjourned
at 4:35 p.m. to the block party / pig roast.
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