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Dakota Ridge Homeowners Association
Meeting Minutes
September 11, 2008

A meeting of the Dakota Ridge Homeowners Association was held on Sept 11, 2008 at 12:30 p.m. in the Board Room of The Commercial Property Group, LLC at 3001 S. Lincoln, Steamboat Springs, Colorado.

Board Members: Tim DePuy
David Zedeck
Brent Langevin
Tomas Stone
Diane Pietig

Guests: Medora Fralick
Stephanie McDonald
Observers: Nancy Jarchow
Jim Makens
H.C. Pace

The meeting of the Board of the Dakota Ridge Homeowners Association was called to order at 12:30 p.m.

The Financial Report was presented by Medora Fralick. She reported that expenses are below Budget. Water revenue is down, but water expenses are also down.

Under Roads, Medora passed out information on bids from Native Excavating. Precision would not bid on the project. Native obtained bids from Steamboat Asphalt and Connell Construction and Connell’s pricing was lower. Medora was directed to talk to Brian Len from NWCC requesting that there be a correlation of bid numbers to the NWCC report so the Board can better determine a course of action on how to pay for the work.

Under the Water Report Tim DePuy stated that the re-certification program for the water meters is successful. Medora reported that seven water meter re-certifications have been done and all are in working order. Tim suggested that the previously discussed excessive water use fine be presented at the Annual Meeting and the rest of the Board agreed.

Diane Pietig gave the ARC Report. A letter from a neighbor lot 47 pertaining to the pergola was received by the Board. After reviewing the letter, the Board agreed that the pergola is as appears on the ARC approved plans, is contained within the building envelope and the ARC guidelines were followed. The Board directed Medora to send a letter to the neighbor stating that the pergola is not a detached structure and is part of the approved architectural plan. Medora will present the proposed letter to the Board for approval.
Diane reported that the ARC met on August 19th. The building envelope change for Lot 43 was approved. A deck plan for Lot 23 was approved. The landscape plan for Lot 24 was approved. The owners of Lot 4 will comply with a letter from Medora to change their light at the entry of their drive that is not in compliance. Yampa Valley Electric is in the process of looping the electrical service in order to provide better service. Dead pine is be harvested at a cul de sac within the neighborhood, so heavy equipment is in use to accomplish this.

It was noted that a large dead aspen tree is within the common area between Lots 25 and 26 and needs to be removed. The Board agreed that the expense would be covered by the Association.

Diane presented a letter sent to her by Jim Makens and it was reviewed by the Board. Jim Makens stated that there is a speed problem and two structures within the neighborhood are out of place.

Diane asked if any problems with building construction or non-compliance with the covenants is seen by lot owners, that they please call Medora or a Board member with their concerns.

Under Other Business, the Ferrellgas propane contract will be sent out by Commercial Property Group to all Association members.



The next meeting is meeting on October 9, 2008 at 12:30 p.m. at board room of The Commercial Property Group, LLC

There being no further business the meeting was adjourned.

Respectfully submitted,

Stephanie McDonald
Secretary for the meeting