La Cuentista Unit I Homeowners Association

Special Homeowners Meeting
January 14, 2026, 6pm Minutes

Board Members Present: James Grage, Greg Delelles, Don Gray and Jeff Pointer, HOAMCO Manager Gary Illingworth, and many homeowners in person and via Zoom.

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I. The Meeting was called to order by Jeff at 6:00pm.

This meeting was called by petition of the required number of homeowners for the purposes:

1. To discuss the increase in dues that the board approved in conjunction with the powers granted to the Board previously and which was ratified without opposition during the defined approval process and subsequent annual meeting.
2. To discuss property 8108 Cayenne Drive seeking release from the HOA.

II. Introduction of the board members was made.

III. The above items were discussed:

1. HOA Attorney Legal opinion had been obtained and was provided in the mailed notice of the meeting.
2. Homeowners stated that Section 29.4 of the CCRs was conflicting with Section 29.8 of the CCRs.
   • i. The Board confirmed that the passages do not conflict but may seem confusing. Section 29.4 is applicable if the membership should seek to change the assessment amount or if the Board wished to increase assessments by more than the amount granted to it in the powers granted in Section 29.8 which allows the Board to increase the dues on the year up to 20%.
3. Homeowners stated there was not transparency in the process.
   • i. The board explained that the budget was prepared, drafted, reviewed, and approved all in the announced Board meetings which occurred throughout the year and which was issued notices. The notice came in the form of posting on the dates for the year on the HOA website, stated the date of the next meeting during that prior meeting, as well as sent notice by email 3 days or more prior to the coming meeting. At anytime someone may contact the management office and ask for meeting information and more if they don’t believe they have the information. Also the budget for 2026 was sent in the notice of the annual meeting, given at the annual meeting, and discussed at the annual meeting. The first billing of 2026 included a copy of the budget and provided the new amount. As well the Board is elected to represent the community. Other than as given in the governing docs the Board does not seek homeowners for comment on the issues unless certain issues seem to require it.
4. Property 8108 Cayenne Drive release.
   • i. The Board informed the homeowner that the HOA does require the HOA to call a vote. Section 35 of the CCRs allows the homeowner to obtain the approval of 75% of the community for their release from the HOA. Such approval is to be provided to the HOA with notarized signatures for all signers on individual pages under the written statement that the signing owner is granting release of that property for such purpose from the HOA. The homeowner acknowledged their understanding.

IV. Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 7:08pm.

La Cuentista Subdivision Unit 1 Homeowners Association Inc.

Board of Directors Meeting
December 1, 2025 – Minutes

Hoamco & Zoom Meeting

Board Members Present: James Grage, Jeff Pointer, & Don Gray
Absent: Rita Sue Grage & Greg Delelles

Others: Gary Illingworth of HOAMCO and Cheryl Hunt, Ben & Dorothy Huff, Tammy Wolf, Starla Munez, Steve Bickel, Brian, Monica, Eileen, Sandra Gonzales, Russell Plumb, and Rich Fite.

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The meeting was called to order by Jeff at 6:00 PM. The agenda was motioned to be approved as drafted by James. Don seconded. The motion passed. Don motioned for approval of drafted minutes for August 25, 2025. James seconded. The motion passed.

Financial Reports

Gary Illingworth presented the highlights of monthly financials ending October 31, 2025. A Delinquency list has been provided to the Board for their review. Gary was asked to contact all accounts with odd low balances to be informed that they had an outstanding amount.

Don motioned to approve the July financials. James seconded. The motion passed.

Violations

The Violations list has been provided to the Board. There are 4 current violations.

Committee Reports

ACC – No Report. James reminded homeowners to obtain approval by ACC before beginning projects.

Landscaping – James reported that Kimmick easement projects are desired by the committee. However, the committee understands the priority at this time is to address drainage easement needs. The quotes for easement gravel is tabled to be determined at a later time.

Joint Committee – James reported on the November 20th meeting of LCI and LCII Boards on drainage pond. The Boards have agreed to the priority of this work. James spoke on the efforts by both boards to set aside funds for this work. Also reported was information by an engineer on concerns for more run-off coming to the pond in the future from future areas which the engineer confirmed is not a part of the city plans. The engineer also answered concerns for the pond sizing and original construction which the engineer said were both done according to the plans. The engineer also provided a rough drawing and suggestion that the HOAs may want to create a small collection area that directs water to existing drains in the easement which the developer had not directed water toward due to going out of business. This option will be looked into with contractors and seek quotes.

New and Unfinished Business

• Kimmick Easement Quotes – Tabled until after drainage project is no longer the first priority.
• Open Space on Kimmick (County matching funds) – James reviewed this source of funds. Tabled until drainage project is no longer the priority.
• Seeking committee volunteers – James stated for the attending that the HOA seeks volunteers for the ACC (4) and Landscape (3) Committees.
• Inform of Special Meeting called – A special meeting of the membership has been called and is scheduled for January 14th at 6pm. Notice will be mailed as required.
• Dropbox licensing – Cost of data collection software for Drainage project information was looking into. The cost of licenses was found to be excessive and would be an amount which should not take from the project itself. Dropbox will not be pursued.

Open Discussion Items

Various types of violations such as leaves were reviewed.

Next meeting: Special Meeting on January 14, 2025 at 6pm. Next Board Meeting is March 3rd, 2026.

Executive Session: Called to order at 7:38pm and adjourned at 7:46pm

Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 7:50 pm.

Hi all, this is a note for residents of La Cuentista I HOA. There have been discussions of a newsletter being re-born; however, due to budget mindfulness, we will begin with a “one-page” note, reminders and tid-bits. This will be published as a page in addition to the quarterly billing page; added as a note to the HOA Facebook page and to our website. As we go along, there may be more pages in the future, different formats, etc.

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Did you know that we have a website? www.lacuentista1hoa.com On this site are published board meeting notes, yearly meeting notes; dates, times and location of board meetings and other meetings when called. There is a section on “covenants” (restrictive and protective covenants). Each homeowner should have received a paper copy at closing from your title company. It is interesting reading.

If you do not have a copy, call the HOA office (505-888-4479). (Download the Covenants PDF)

Included on the HOA website are guidelines for architectural changes, development plans for yards, painting, roofs, etc. All the forms for submitting any changes are included. On the website there is also a page of phone/cell numbers of board members, HOA management office, utilities, etc. Just as FYI, the ‘311’ number is probably the best number to use for any city issue, barking dogs, roads, streetlights, cockroaches coming out of the sewer lines, most anything. Last page on the website is a link to the La Cuentista I Facebook page.

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A reminder: Trash/recycle containers need to be moved from the curb to behind your property fence the same day as pick-up. If it is a very windy day or you are going to be out of town, please ask your neighbor to pull up your bins to at least the side of the house so they do not blow down the next block. Then when you get home you can put them in your back yard or garage.

Upcoming: “Keep Albuquerque Beautiful” Spring Clean-up will be April 25, 2026. If you are interested in helping, please contact Rita Sue Grage @ 505-922-6261. The city supplies gloves and trash bags. Refreshments will be available. Hours will be 9am to 12 noon. More to come.

If you have suggestions, please contact Rita Sue @ 505-922-6261. Just a note, I need some help to develop and publish this newsletter. I’m ok coming up with content; however formatting is a challenge. So, if you can spare 2 hours per month to design and publish a community newsletter, please let me know. Most of the work can be done by email.

When: June 2nd, 2026 at 6:00pm.

You can join us in person at the HOAMCO office or join via zoom. The zoom information is emailed a couple of days before the meeting.

If your email isn’t on record with HOAMCO, please email VGonzales@hoamco.com and ask to be added to the list.

When: March 3rd, 2026 at 6:00pm.

You can join us in person at the HOAMCO office or join via zoom. The zoom information is emailed a couple of days before the meeting.

If your email isn’t on record with HOAMCO, please email VGonzales@hoamco.com and ask to be added to the list.

La Cuentista Subdivision Unit 1 Homeowners Association Inc.

Board of Directors Meeting, June 2, 2025 – 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, and Alonzo Padilla.

The meeting was called to order by James at 6:00PM. The agenda was motioned to be approved as drafted by Don. Greg seconded. The motion passed. Rita motioned for approval of drafted minutes for March 3, 2025. Josh seconded. The motion passed.

Rep. Dan Lewis from the City Council whose staff had confirmed his attendance in advance for Q&A on pending changes to Paseo del Norte and other did not attend.

Financial Reports:

Gary Illingworth presented the highlights of the financial reports for the month ending 4/30/25. A Delinquency list has been provided to the Board for their review. Don motioned to approve the April financials. James seconded. The motion passed.

CD – 6869 maturing 5/30/25 received approval at available rate of 3.8% for a term of 26 weeks.

Violations

The Violations list has been provided to the Board. There are 11 current violations.

Committee Reports:

ACC – No Report. James asked interested homeowners to volunteer for (1) open seat on the committee.

Landscaping – James reported members are needed. Two open seats are open on the committee. James stated some homes are in need of trimming their plants and trees. The Board instructs the manager to inform the landscape company that branches have been trimmed for them at Cinnamon, east end of CDP. They should pick up these piles asap. Also piles of trim have been left at the road in the open space for p/u.

Joint Committee – James provided an update for repairs needed for the drainage pond. The committee members propose a meeting soon with LCII. Gary is to relay this to the LCII Board/members.

New and Unfinished Business:

Upcoming Annual Election – Reviewed 3 terms ending – Josh, Greg, & James. HOA seeking candidates.

Pets: Dogs & cats – Recently folks walking animals w/o leashes against city ordinance and not p/u waste.

Illegal Dumping – Witnessed folks disposing of trash over their wall into open space. The HOA may fine and charge the owner to remove the trash and materials.

Fireworks – The HOA makes a courtesy notice and requests residents to use only the legal (safe & sane).

Potential for special assessment – James reviewed stated the pond repair project itself is on hold pending information from the City and engineer firm Wilson & Wilson.

B&W Statements – Gary confirmed that at this time Hoamco does not have a B&W statement but is looking into having one.

Sidewalk Lift – Board members reported lifting at the location of a previously repaired section along Kimmick. Gary will call the vendor regarding this for warranty, inspect, and quote as needed.

Open Discussion Items:

Alonzo reported HOA trimming issues and concerns. Gary will report these to Yellowstone’s rep.

James noted September is the month for maintenance and cleaning of solar mailbox lights. Greg motioned to approve this be done this September. Don seconded. The Motion passed.

Next meeting: August 25, 2025 at 6pm.

Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 6:40 pm.

Executive Session followed: Called to order at 6:42pm and adjourned at 6:55pm.

La Cuentista Subdivision Unit 1 Homeowners Association

Board Meeting Minutes – March 3, 2025

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

Others: Gary Illingworth of HOAMCO, Dave Dunlap, Cheryl Hunt, Brian & Monica Hernandez, and Steve Avery

Call to Order: The meeting was called to order by James at 6:00PM. The agenda was motioned to approve by James, Greg seconded. Motion passed. James motioned to approve the drafted minutes for December 2, 2024 meeting. Greg seconded. The motion passed.

Financial Reports: Gary presented the highlights of the financial reports for the month ending 1/31/25. A higher savings rate for the reserve account was requested for Gary to investigate and activate as available.

Delinquency list has been provided to the Board for their review. The Board requested that Gary research and contact the lower dollar past due accounts to make them aware of the small amounts which they may not be aware are on the accounts.

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 to their landscaping or any physical change to the house.

Landscaping – James reported the benches are installed. No other work is pending in the near term.

Joine Committee – James provided an update on the pending maintenance needed on the drainage pond. Quotes for the maintenance work continue to be requested. If LCII should want a legal opinion from Krupnik Law the board is okay with it. Don suggested a dues increase of $6/monthly for 2026. Greg seconded. The motion passed.

New and Unfinished Business:

Special assessment – Potential for holding pond. Jim reviewed the circumstances & potential which may require it in the amount of $500-$1000 per homeowner.

Billing Statements in B&W – Gary will investigate this possibility with Hoamco.

Open Discussion Items:
Dave Dunlap spoke about the blasting damage to his property
Monica Hernandez mentioned that Petroglyph Estates has a community sale soon.

Next meeting: June 2, 2025 at 6pm
Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 7:18pm