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Board Minutes January 11, 2008

The President, M-E Spirek called the meeting to order at 6:30p.m. Board members present at the meeting were Cathy McElman, Henry Hooper, Steve Larivee, M-E Spirek and Dan Kigar. Minutes of the previous Board meetings were approved.

1.               Lot 21 Dallas Meadows Subdivision-Owners Khalawi & Valentine: Ouray County Land Use Administrator, Randy Russell denied the owner’s request for re-subdivision. Letter attached, dated December 20, 2007. As owners of the property they can appeal the decision within 30 days of the finding. After a review by the DMCA attorney the property is subject to the Conditions, Reservations and Restrictions (CRR’s) of DMCA and a letter from the Board has been sent to the owners stating that we “take no position on the findings of the County and requesting any future plans for Lot 21 be directed to the Architectural Control Committee in accordance with the DMCA CRR’s.

2.               County Ordinance NO 95-1-Mershon Property: A letter was sent from the Secretary DMCA to the Ouray County Building Inspector, Paul Christensen requesting assistance in reviewing the current storage of materials, fuel drums, partially complete greenhouse, boxes and piles of stored barbed wire and boxes. The current storage of materials appears to be in violation of Ouray County Ordinance NO 95-1. Paul Christensen will review the situation and advise the Board on the action to be taken by the County.

3.               Cross Connection Control Connection Procedure: Larry Benasutti advised that the DMCA water procedure manual had been updated with a “cross connection control” procedure in compliance with the recommendations from our on site audit and review. A copy of the procedure was distributed to the Board members.

4.               DMCA Policies: The Secretary reported that the work required to complete the new policies had not been started and this item should be carried over to another meeting.

5.               Information to Property Owners: The Board discussed the current need to send information to the property owners and decided to send copies of the Board Minutes, letters regarding Lot 21 and the Mershon property. The Board also discussed the possibility of reviewing the options for developing a web site that would reduce the need to send out large amounts of paper. The concept of notifying the property owners by mail to review documents on a web site was favorably received by all of the Board members. Henry Hooper will review the options and report back to the Board.

6.               Future discussion items for the next meeting will include the development of the DMCA policies, Water Committee Members and Manufactured Homes Standards.

The meeting was adjourned at 7:45 p.m.

Attachments:     1. Letter from Khalawi & Valentine to Randy Russell, November 12, 2007

                        2. Letter from Randy Russell to Khalawi & Valentine, December 20, 2007

                        3. Letter from DMCA Secretary to Paul Christensen, December 29, 2007

                        4. Letter from DMCA Secretary to Paul Christensen, December 29, 2007

                        5. Letter from DMCA Board President to Uldean Mershon, August 30, 2007

      6. Letter from Uldean Mershon to DMCA Board, September 4, 2007

      7. Letter from DMCA Board to Mershon, September 17, 2007

      8. Letter from DMCA Board to Khalawi & Valentine, January 20, 2007

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BOARD MINUTES MARCH 15, 2008

The President, M-E Spirek called the meeting to order at 6:30p.m. Board members present at the meeting were Cathy McElman, Henry Hooper, Steve Larivee, M-E Spirek and Dan Kigar.

1. Water Leaks: M.E. discussed the option of requesting homeowners who leave for extended periods of time to turn off their water. During the winter months it is particularly difficult to track down a water leak in a vacant house. The property damage can be extensive and while the leak can be detected and the Secretary notifies the property owner, the time elapsed to detect the leak and notify the property owner can result in unnecessary damage to the home.
2. Remote Control Signal: A new device has been installed at the pump house and water tank by Steve Chevalier. The device controls the signal to activate the pump when the water level has been depleted. The device is self sustaining and does not require any additional equipment to activate the pump. A special thank you to Steve for researching the option and installing the device.
3. Snow Meter Reading: Casey Chevalier has continued to read the meters all during this difficult, cold and windy winter. His efforts have proved to be needed on several occasions as with the cold temperatures several leaks and or broken pipes have been detected and our homeowners have been relieved to be advised of the leaks early in the cycle and the damage has been kept to a minimum. If you see Casey out and about please say thank you to him for the job his is doing.
4. Uldean Mershon, Lot 10. The Board agreed to file a lien on the property and turn off the water until the dues are paid and an above ground meter has been installed. Another letter requesting payment will be sent and a specific time period will be established for the payment of the dues.
5. River Sage Subdivision: John Young requested the Board to review the potential impact of the Riversage subdivision with respect to the view corridors in Dallas Meadows. Previously, Rick Weaver had met with the DMCA Board to advise the Board of the subdivision plans and at that time he noted that there would not be any home visible to DMCA. John attended a Ridgway Town Council meeting in which Rick Weaver noted that two or three of his lots would break the skyline view corridor and John asked the Board to follow up on the information presented at the Ridgway Town meeting. The DMCA Board agreed to meet with Rick Weaver and discuss the information presented to the town.
6. Computer Web Site: Henry Hooper reviewed the plans for the website and requested the standard documents from the Secretary so that they could be added to the web site.
7. The meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m.

BOARD MINUTES JUNE 27, 2008

The President, M-E Spirek called the meeting to order at 3:30p.m. Board members present at the meeting were Cathy McElman, Henry Hooper, Steve Larivee and M-E Spirek.

1. Tank Cleaning: Arrangements for cleaning the tank have been made. The exact date is unknown.
2. Lot 10: One half of the dues payment has been made and the Board agreed to request immediate payment of the balance and if the payment is not received by August 1, 2008 then a lien will be filed for the balance of the due amount and the water will be turned off at the meter site and locked. The reconnect fee of $125.00 will apply. Contact will be made with the property owner to determine if the earth berm is temporary or permanent. If the berm is permanent then the Architectural Control Committee will meet with the property owner to resolve the issues pertinent to the view corridor of the other DMCA property owners. (Note July 1,2008, all dues and late fees have been paid)
3. Daniels Property: Parkison’s have a construction trailer on the lot pending the beginning of a building project. The construction trailer can be on the lot during the construction period.
4. DMCA Computer web site: The web site has been completed and will be noted in the next letter to all property owners.

The meeting was adjourned at 4:15p.m.

BOARD MINUTES JULY 12, 2008

The President, M-E Spirek called the meeting to order at 10:00a.m. Board members present at the meeting were Cathy McElman, Henry Hooper, Steve Larivee, Dan Kigar and M-E Spirek.

1. Picnic: Ninah and Annabel offered to print a separate invitation for the annual picnic, August 23^rd 4-8 and deliver them to the homeowners in the area. DMCA will provide postage for those invitations addressed to individuals that are not currently in the area.
2. Non-Payment of water bills: The Board agreed to discontinue water service for those who do not pay their bills unless there is a dispute regarding the usage and or a pending water repair.
3. Mershon Lot: All dues have been paid. A letter will be sent to Mr. Mershon inquiring about the status of the berm. If the berm is permanent then the view corridor needs to be considered, as the height of the berm currently blocks the view of the mountains from neighboring DMCA lots. Mr. Mershon will be advised to obtain a building permit and he will also be advised that camping on his lot is against the DMCA CRR’s.
4. Jordan Lot –Neff Subdivision: Robert Savath has proposed DMCA support the request by Jordan to split the Neff Subdivision lot into three parcels in exchange for the abandonment of the easement from the Neff subdivision through the DMCA subdivision (Woodruff Lot). The Board has reaffirmed that they will not take any position regarding the lot split and a letter has been sent to the Ouray County Planner, Doug Canright. The property owners, at the next annual meeting, will address the issue.
5. Annual Meeting Date: The meeting will be at the Ridgway Community Center on September 3^rd at 6:30p.m.
6. Election Committee: Stave Larivee will take the lead on the Election Committee and he will advise the property owners of the members of the committee and the nominations to date for the Board of Directors at the annual meeting. A date certain for the close of nominations will be determined and the Committee will also determine the time, place and members accountable for the counting and verification of the ballots cast.

Attachments:

1. Letter from Steve Jordan to Ouray County Planner Doug Canright

                    Map of proposed lot split of the Neff Subdivision