SLPPOA board meeting minutes of June 14, 2005 meeting.

 

Board members present: Ann Cook, Kirk Thompson, Kay Karns, Jeff Erickson and Brian Reardon. John Fredlund stopped by during lull in rescue calls.

 

Guests: None

 

Meeting called to order

 

Minutes:  The minutes of the April and May meetings were approved.

 

Newsletter:  Members present at the board meeting stuffed envelopes with the SLPPOA news letter and Kirk Thompson's plea for water conservation letter.

 

Treasurer's report.  Brian presented the May 1st to June 14, 2005 treasury report.  There are still some members who have not paid the annual dues. A new pump was purchased and installed for $3,743.43.  Brian will correct the report to show this expense to system 2.  First American Title Company notified us of 1 new member.

 

Water Report: Kirk explained when the tank levels get low, home owners at the higher elevations lose water first.  The water system is isolated to allow the tank levels to build back up so all residents will have water after valves are reopened. 

 

Kirk will have someone install a 2 H.P. pump on the hovenweep well and add 5 feet onto the stand pipe.  This well may be reaching its end of life and will likely only supply 7 GPM at this time. Kirk will have a 5 H.P. pump installed on the system 2 well.

 

The CCR should be available on line by July 1st.

 

There was a discussion of water use per lot and possible initial assessments if new lots are developed. This discussion was tabled for now until more details are known and this can be researched further.

 

Road report: The board discussed the contract proposed by DCS Enterprises.  Kay will continue to look at contract options.  The cost for grading all the roads should be between $1500 and $2000. The board discussed to what extent to grade the roads.  Kay reported improvements will continue on the roads.

 

Jeff will email Kay some information on road coatings.

 

Architectural Control Report: No report.

 

Legal Report: Ann reported the paperwork will be submitted for a mediated agreement on the Cantrell Wall.

 

Forest Service / Fire wise: Ann provided a copy of the Forest Guardians letter opposing the current scope of the Bonito WUI project in the Santa Fe National Forest.  The board members present reviewed the letter.  Brian questioned if the Forest Guardians used the word egregious, egregiously. Jeff is going to have to look it up in the dictionary. Ann will write a letter of support for the project.  Anyone wishing to sign the letter should contact Ann.  Jeff and Ann enlightened the Board with the knowledge of Ponderosa Pine trees. 

 

Parks: Ann reported "Under Construction" submitted a bid to thin the parks. "Under Construction" will proceed with the thinning.

 

Special Assessments: Ann led a discussion on possible water upgrades and the current bylaws.  Ann drafted a letter for a special assessment vote to fund researching the development of a mutual domestic water system.  The board discussed the options. The board will review Ann's letter and will take into account the responses to the newsletter before determining whether to proceed with the special assessment vote.

 

Meeting adjourned at 8:50

 

Next Meeting: July 12th, 2005