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PINE BROOK HILLS
HOMEOWNER’S ASSOCIATION
GENERAL MEETING
MINUTES
April 25, 2007
The Wednesday, April 25, 2007 general
meeting of the Pine Brook Hills Home Owner’s Association was held at the
Pine Brook community center. The meeting was called to order by President
Tim Triggs at 8:10 pm after the Wild Birds Program.
Approximately 45 residents were in
attendance.
Program:
Wild birds in Pine Brook Hills. Jared Gricoskie of Yellow Wood
Guiding presented.
Event
Announcements:
Beetle
Busters Training Session, Saturday April 28, 9:00 am at the firehouse
including free lunch (call 303-449-0997)
Aging in Place
Meeting, Sunday April 29, 3:00 – 5:00 pm at the Community Room
Kids May Day Party,
Tuesday May 1, 4:00 – 5:30 pm at 1431 Timber Lane (Besemer’s home)
Installation of the
HOA Bronze plaque on the dam, recognizing the contributions of the de Haas
family over the years. Sunday May 6, 2:00pm.
Annual BMFPD
Auxiliary Garage Sale at the firehouse.
Donations accepted
Saturdays and Sundays May 5,6,12, & 13, 10:00am – 2:00pm
THE BIG SALE, Friday
May18, and Saturday May 19, 9:00 –4:00; Sunday May 20, noon to 4:00
July HOA meeting,
Thursday July 26, 5:30 pm potluck at Chautauqua picnic shelter, followed by
Music program at 7:30. For concert tickets, purchase soon (after May 15) for
best seating. Call 303-440-7666 or go to
www.coloradomusicfest.org and use the code word “PineBrook” (one word)
for a 25% discount.
Reports:
Fire District – Chief John Benson
Looking at recent long-term weather
forecasts, we have potentially a similar fire risk like in 2002. Please
create a defensible space around your home, cut weeds, trim branches, clean
out gutters.
Reservoir – District Manager Bob de Haas
We have about 10 acre feet of water left
to fill the reservoir. The water filtration system is working well. No other
issues are going on at this point. The State requires that at least 6 months
after the reservoir is filled pass before it can be backfilled.
3rd Arm – Chair Gail Loveman:
This Saturday, April 28th, is
traffic directing training for 3rd Arm volunteers. New emergency
evaluation route signs have been bought. Temporary disposal emergency
evacuation signs might be used too. Animal disposition questionnaire has
been distributed. The 3rd Arm is still looking for volunteers.
BMFPD Mitigation Crew –
Manager Steve Lynn is offering fire
mitigation evaluations of your property. This is a free service of the fire
department. BMFPD also offers tree cutting for fire mitigation purposes.
However they do not remove the cut wood because of it will attract pine bark
beetles. They also chip branches. Annual fire mitigation checks are
recommended.
Treasury – Treasurer Tim Triggs filling
in for Dave Davies.
About 60% of homeowners paid dues up to
this date.
Timber Lane Fuel Break – Project Manager
Tim Triggs
95% of current Timber Lane fuel break is
completed. Funded by HOA dues with a matching State grant. Plan is to tie in
Timber Lane fuel break with the Sunshine Canyon fuel break as an additional
scope of work.
PBH Safety and Security / Neighborhood
Watch – Chair Martin Lasher:
PBH's group is now recognized by the
Boulder County Sheriff's Department. Purchase of signs by PBH HOA has to be
decided. Need to consolidate different communication channels/ lists at PBH.
Pine Brook Press – Editor Suzanne Adams:
Send us pictures, articles
Old Business:
Minutes from January 31 meeting – Tim
Triggs for Secretary moved, second, approved.
Refurbishing of PBH street direction
signs Multiple PBH residents volunteered to refurbish signs
Re-vegetation of the Dam: Pete Lillidahl
is taking suggestions on how to re-vegetate area around the reservoir.
Recreational Use of the Reservoir area:
Stocking of reservoir with fish. Roger Svendsen presented current status.
PBH reservoir is excellent for fish. Great for trout. Greenback Cut-throught
trout introduction might be an option too. Motion made to keep reservoir
private, second, approved.
Motion made to introduce Greenback Cut-throught
Trout while we figure out the recreational use of the reservoir. Second.
Approved. Water Board will have to approve the contract with the Div. Of
Wildlife.
Amend motion to continue research to
present contract with Div. Of Wildlife to Water Board. Second. Passed.
New Business:
Mountain lion
problems at PBH: Tom Foster: Mountain lion issues are not getting enough
attention. It's just a matter of time until a person is getting attacked.
Mountain lion/ human contacts are going up. Tom Fosters recommended
solution: Exterminate lions statewide.
Melissa
Cipriani: negative impact on property value. Div. Of Wildlife will not
interfere if a human is not being attached. Something needs to be done
before a human is being attached.
Other
suggestion: Hiring professional hunter feasibility should be explored.
Ben Fox: Requesting
PBH Board to take actions. Says Board should request the Governor take
actions to exterminate lions on a State level. Says PBH Board should invite
local State representative to express dissatisfaction. This is a very
serious problem the PBH Board needs to address. Div. Of Wildlife should be
invited too.
Meeting
adjourned at 11:45pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Margit Mestdagh, Secretary |
