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Conifer
Mountain Homeowners Association
Meeting
Minutes
July
17, 2004
The
meeting was called to order at
10:10 am by President Ted Morris
Old
Business:
The
first order of business was the
status update on the natural gas
installation on the mountain.
Representatives from Colorado
Natural Gas came and spoke about
the progress being made on the
installation of the gas lines,
where they are in the process,
and the timeline for which areas
to be installed. The plan is to
have all the lines installed and
running by mid September.
The
reps stayed for the meeting afterwards
to answer any individual questions
about the gas line installation.
Next,
the secretary, Jocelyne Morris,
indicated that the minutes from
the last meeting were available
for distribution, and were posted
on the website.
No
treasurer's report was available.
New
business:
Ted
reported that complaints have
been made about signs (such as
realtor signs, etc.) being removed/stolen
from alongside the streets. There
is nothing illegal about having
these sign on the roadside, but
he reminded people that they should
remove the signs when the activity
is finished (after the open house,
party, etc.)
Road
striping has been an issue on
the mountain, since they did not
do any last year. The county says
that it depends on the traffic
usage of the roads. Ted noted
that the striping had been partially
done on Conifer Mountain Drive,
and the rest will be finished
in the next few weeks.
Road
grading has not been a priority
for our dirt roads, according
to Randy Ivey of Jeffco Road &
Bridge (Shaffers Crossing). However,
Ted indicated that if enough homeowners
call to voice their concerns to
Jeffco about more grading, maybe
they might make it higher priority.
Since Ted has been contacting
Jeffco about the grading issue,
not much has been done, because
he is only one voice, and he doesn't
have the power to make it happen.
Unless more of us call Jeffco.
The
putting of recycled asphalt on
other roads on the mountain, are
again a low priority for the county.
Christopher's Drive was done again
recently, but there are no immediate
plans by the county to lay the
asphalt on other roads. Again,
it depends on the traffic numbers.
But the long term plan is to put
it down, but depending on county
funds.
Ted
talked about fire mitigation,
but since we have had a lot of
rain recently, not much was discussed,
nor was a firefighter available
to speak. He did mention that
the fire department will come
out to your property free of charge
to assess your fire risks, and
recommend what you can do to mitigate
that risk.
New
Board members were elected as
follows:
President
Ted Morris
Vice President Anne McCallum
Treasurer Nancy Richardson
Secretary Jocelyne Morris
Member at large Sharon Sherman
A
new website administrator was
obtained by a volunteer, since
Jerry Greyson was moving out of
the area. Don Jacobs volunteered
to maintain the website.
Ted
reported that recently, there
were some burglaries in the area.
We should be more aware of keeping
our cars and doors locked, even
though are not in city, we are
more isolated, and an easy target
for the burglars, since homes
are spread out, and people cannot
see the activity easily.
Ted
mentioned that to be aware of
speeders, that the sheriff's has
had some patrollers in the area
to catch speeders. He reminded
that for those who wish to go
much slower, to pull over and
let others pass that want to go
faster.
Nancy
Richardson announced that she
is collecting aluminum cans for
recycling for an Alzheimer's organization.
Those who have cans can call her
at 303-838-9768.
Ted
indicated that if we had a recycling
bin available, say at the fire
station, would anyone use it.
A show of hands indicated interest.
Ted said that it would be looked
into and will be discussed at
next meeting.
A
homeowner (name unknown) indicated
that there is a noxious weed problem
on the mountain. They are the
yellow flax-like flowers you see
growing alongside the roads. They
are spread by the roots and seed.
It is best to use Round-up or
pull them out.
Ted
asked for opinions from the group
about the use of the mag chloride
on the roads during winter. The
consensus was that if it could
be eliminated, that would be preferred.
Ted was going to check with county
to see of it could be done.
Another
homeowner, realtor Dave Kittrell,
mentioned that there was new proposal
law by Jeffco regarding "water
overlay". It means that properties
over 6200 ft elevation and less
than 12 acres would require a
geological study when sold. This
could have a big impact on homes
sold in our area should this become
law. Hearings at the county are
being held to discuss the impact.
More information to come at the
next meeting.
Someone
inquired about the status of the
Staunton state park, and access.
Ted said it was unknown at this
time, and that he would contact
the ranger to give us an update
at the next meeting.
Meeting
was adjourned at 12 noon.
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