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HOA Mtg Minutes – 12/02/2024

La Cuentista Subdivision Unit 1 Homeowners Association Inc.
Board of Directors Meeting, December 2, 2024 – Minutes
Hoamco & Zoom Meeting

Board Members Present: James Grage, Greg Delelles, Don Gray , Rita Sue Grage, & Josh Bauguss.

Others: Gary Illingworth of HOAMCO, Sandra Gonzales, Cheryl Hunt, Russell Plumb, and Brian.

The meeting was called to order by James at 6:00PM. The agenda was motioned to be approved by James. Greg seconded. The motion passed. Greg motioned for approval of drafted minutes for September 5, 2024 with revision to the passage on Joint Committee on Drainage to change the word repair to ‘joint landscape improvements’. James seconded. The motion passed.

It was confirmed that two officer positions are revised. Don Gray is Treasurer and Rita Sue is Secretary.

Financial Reports:
Gary Illingworth presented the highlights of the financial reports for the month ending 10/31/24. A Delinquency list has been provided to the Board for their review.

Violations
The Violations list has been provided to the Board. There are seven current violations.

Committee Reports:
ACC – No Report. James reminds homeowners to make requests when making changes.

Landscaping – James reported the benches are to be installed soon. One new bench will be moved from planned install at Urraca and Kimmick to the Kimmick crescent. Rita motioned to approve the YS quote for two new pet stations. Greg seconded. The motion passed.

Joint Committee – James provided an update for pending repair needed on the drainage pond. In 2025 the committee members are (3) Jim, Josh, & Don. A meeting is proposed for January. Gary to relay.

New and Unfinished business:
Cell Coverage – Update from Rita Sue on follow up from Dan Lewis office – Dan’s office says there is not much they are able to do. The recommendation is for homeowners to basically pester theirs and other carriers to provide better coverage.

Newsletter planning & costs – It was reviewed to accept costs. Don motioned to approve 2025 newsletters. Greg seconded. The motion passed. Rita will lead.

Facebook page & costs – No page currently. Josh handles the HOA website. Josh will post any information the HOA directs. Rita to advise Josh, & Gary by email when info to post.

Board Resolution for CTA filing – Don motioned to approve, Greg seconded, the motion passed.

Annual Meeting items – Jim reviewed.
Pet waste issue reviewed for members – To fully ID culprits require a pet registry which is not likely.

Potential for special assessment – Jim reviewed the circumstances & potential which would be needed.

Board & Landscape C. walkaround – Jim reviewed & asked for vols; Greg, Jim, Don, Josh volunteered.

Clean-ups: March & Fall TBD; City event TBD by City.

Open Discussion Items:
Board requested B&W statements. Gary will investigate the option.

3 terms ending at annual (Josh, Greg, Jim) – Call for candidates.

Next meeting: 2025 Board meetings March 3, June 2, Aug 25, Dec 1, at 6pm, & Annual Sept 24.

Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 6:48 pm.
Executive Session: Call to order 6:49pm.
Executive Adjournment: 7:01pm.

HOA Mtg Minutes – 09/05/2024

La Cuentista Subdivision Unit 1 Homeowners Association Inc.
Board of Directors Meeting, September 5, 2024 – Minutes
Hoamco & Zoom Meeting

Board Members Present: James Grage, Greg Delelles, & David Meischen; Kyle Ward & Don Gray – Absent. Others: Gary Illingworth of HOAMCO, Steve Avery, Art Padilla.

The meeting was called to order by James at 6:00PM.

The agenda was motioned to be approved by James. Greg seconded. The motion passed.

Jim motioned to approve the drafted minutes from June 3, 2024. Greg seconded. The motion passed.

Financial Reports:
Gary Illingworth presented the highlights of the 7/31/24 financials for the community.

The Delinquency list has been provided to the Board for their review.

Violations

The Violations list has been provided to the Board. There are nine current violations.

Committee Reports:
ACC – No Report. James reminds homeowners to make requests when making changes.

Landscaping – James reported that benches had been ordered and they are to be installed. James requests Gary/Hoamco to contact Yellowstone with status on the order.

Joint Committee on Drainage: James provided an update for pending repair needed on the drainage pond and quote from engineers. It was suggested that the HOA seek County open space funds for the joint landscape improvements. This will be checked into.

Old Business:
Compliance Letters: Gary confirmed that the proper letters are now in place and locked against any changes other than with Board approval.

Bench location and update: Work schedule as confirmed in landscape report is pending. The locations are one more bench at Urraca/Kimmick, a bench on Comfrey, and a bench in the middle of Kimmick area.

New and Unfinished business:
None.

Open Discussion Items:
None.

Next meeting: Board meeting 6pm, December 2, 2024 – hybrid format.

Annual Meeting:
a) Notice given that two board positions are open in the coming election.
b) Meeting scheduled for October 2 at 6pm at Hoamco and by Zoom.
Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 6:45 pm.

HOA Mtg Minutes 06/03/2024

La Cuentista Subdivision Unit 1 Homeowners Association Inc.
Board of Directors Meeting, June 3, 2024 – Minutes
Virtual Zoom Meeting


Board Members Present: James Grage, Greg Delelles, & David Meischen; Kyle Ward & Don Gray – Absent. Others: Gary Illingworth of HOAMCO, Steve Avery, Art Padilla.
The meeting was called to order by James at 6:00PM. The agenda was motioned to be approved by James. David seconded. The motion passed. Greg motioned to approve the draft of meeting minutes from March 4, 2024. David seconded. The motion passed.
Financial Reports
Gary Illingworth presented the highlights of the 4/30/24 financials for the community.

Landscaping – James reported that new benches are pending though the timeline is to be determined.
The benches at Kimmick and Urraca could possibly be relocated as word is that the bus stop there may be relocated in the future. Pets are reported to be off leash. Homeowners are requested to report this and failure to clean up after dogs to 311. James also mentioned a possible community garage sale if there is
interest.

Joint Committee on Drainage: Repair to the drainage pond is ongoing. Obtaining a quote from an engineering company able do the work this year is being sought. A coming meeting of the Joint Committee will be discussing this issue directly.

New and Unfinished business:
Weed spraying: There will be weed spraying in pavement cracks by Yellowstone with advance email notice to be issued to homeowners. It is requested that anyone not wanting the weed spray in the street
adjoining their lot should place cones or other over the street crack on the day of spraying.


Open Discussion Items:
A few solar lights are said to be not working. It may be caused by blockage of the solar cells by dirt and other. Review and any cleaning to be checked on and addressed by Schmidt Electric.
Steve reports that the HOA courtesy notices reverted to the old standard letter. Gary will investigate this with violation inspector Justin to return to the HOA approved notice letters as previously approved.


Next meeting: Board meeting 6pm, August 26, 2024 – hybrid format.
Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 6:31 pm.


The Delinquency list has been provided to the Board for their review.
Violations
The Violations list has been provided to the Board. There are sixteen current violations.


Committee Reports:
ACC – No Report. Since the last meeting there have been 6 ACC requests with all being approved.

HOA Mtg Minutes – 12/5/2022


La Cuentista Subdivision Unit 1 Homeowners Association Inc. Board of Directors Meeting Minutes Date: December 5, 2022
Location: Virtual Zoom Meeting

Board Members Present:

  • Josh Bauguss
  • Greg Delelles
  • James Grage
  • Don Gray
  • David Meischen

Others Present:

  • Gary Illingworth (HOAMCO)
  • David Dunlap
  • Cheryl Hunt
  • Steve Bickel
  • Courtney Markham

Meeting Details: The meeting was called to order by Josh Bauguss at 6:01 PM.

  • Agenda Approval: James motioned to approve the agenda. Greg seconded. Motion passed.
  • Minutes Approval: James motioned to approve the draft minutes from June 16, 2022. Greg seconded. Motion passed.

Financial Reports: As of November 30, 2022:

  • Operating Fund: $15,599.82
  • Reserves: $67,074.16
  • Net Income: The HOA is $7,358.07 above budget.
  • Delinquency List: Provided to the Board for review.

Violations:

  • The Violations list was provided to the Board.
  • There are currently three violations.

Committee Reports: Architectural Control Committee (ACC):

  • Report by James: No current ACC requests. Two requests received since the prior meeting.

Landscaping:

  • Report by James:
    • Benches have been installed.
    • No other current projects.
    • Easement landscaping in some areas is under review.

Joint Committee on Drainage:

  • 2023 Members: Josh, James, and David (LCI).
  • Composition: LCI has three members, LCII has two members for 2023.

New and Unfinished Business: Community Landscape Maintenance Bids:

  • Discussion: Landscape maintenance bids were reviewed.
  • Motion: James motioned to approve the Yellowstone bid. David seconded. Motion passed.
  • Action: Gary to provide 60-day notice to Prolawn and schedule a walk-through with Yellowstone and Board members near the assumption of duties date.

Kola – Hops Pathway Estimate:

  • Discussion: Project bids were reviewed.
  • Motion: James motioned to approve the Waterquest quote. Greg seconded. Motion passed.
  • Action: Gary to inform the vendor of the approval.

Kimmick Open Space Easement Area Gravel Bids:

  • Discussion: Easement gravel bids were reviewed.
  • Motion: Greg motioned to approve the Green Summit quote. David seconded. Motion passed.
  • Action: Gary to inform the vendor.

2023 Meeting Schedule:

  • Proposed Dates and Times:
    • March 6, 2023, 6:00 PM
    • June 5, 2023, 6:00 PM
    • August 28, 2023, 6:00 PM
    • December 4, 2023, 6:00 PM
    • Annual Meeting: October 4, 2023
  • Motion: Greg motioned to approve the schedule. James seconded. Motion passed.
  • Action: Gary to send a notice to the community with the dates.

Mailbox Lights:

  • Discussion: The Board requested a quote for a solar light above the mailbox at Comfrey.
  • Action: Gary to request a quote from the electrician.

Benches Feedback:

  • Feedback: All feedback from attendees was positive.
  • Request: A request was made for a bench at the pond.

Open Discussion Items:

  • Tumbleweed Cleanup: The Board requested volunteers for tumbleweed cleanup, hoping for LCII assistance. Event scheduled for September 23-October 1, 2023.
  • City Trash Cleanup Event: Scheduled for April 30, 2023, with Josh leading the local effort.

Next Meeting:

  • Date and Time: March 6, 2023, 6:00 PM
  • Type: Board Meeting

Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 6:54 PM.