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4/15/10 Board of Directors Meeting Minutes
Apr 15, 2010 --

ARAPAHOE ESTATES SUBDIVISION
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
MINUTES
 
APRIL 15, 2010
 
Board Approved
 
1.  CALL TO ORDER
 
The monthly meeting of the Arapahoe Estates Board of Directors Meeting was 
Held in the Salvation Army Chapel in Room 106.  President Ed Stack called the
Meeting to order at 7:00 PM.  Members in attendance:  Ed Stack, Lance Chayet, 
Tom Radow, David Robinson, Justin  VanLandschoot, Mike Solich, Jim Black,
Joy Stack, and Kimberly  Schlauch (via speaker phone).
 
Also Present:  Kathy Meyer, Association Manager, LCM Property Management
 
Two (2) Homeowners were present:  
Kevin Voss, 3301 E. Euclid Ave.
Phil Smith, 3770 E. Euclid Ave.
 
2.  HOMEOWNERS AND GUEST OPEN FORUM
 
Kevin Voss  told the Board about a moisture problem on his property that may or 
may not be caused by a leak in the AE sprinkler system in the adjoining park 
area.  Lance suggested that Kevin contact  South Metro Storm Water to question
them about the drainage area.  Kathy will ask Terrascapes  to look for a possible
leak that may be an issue for homes in the park area.  Kevin will call Kathy if he 
notices any moisture on his property when the sprinklers are turned on.
 
3.  PRIOR MEETING MINUTES
 
The February 16, 2010 Minutes were reviewed.  A motion to approve was made;
motion was seconded, all in favor.  Motion to approve the Minutes was passed.
 
4.  AGENDA
 
A motion to approve the Agenda was made;  motion was seconded, all in favor.
Motion to approve the Agenda was passed.
 
5.  OUTSTANDING BUSINESS, DISCUSSIONS, DECISIONS
 
     A.  Backflow Cages
           A motion was made, seconded and passed that Terrascapes will put in 
           Backflow Cages unless there is a significant difference in the price.  Kathy
           will have two other companies bid.
 
 
     B.   Trees
           Mike, Lance, Jim, Kathy, and Ed will walk the common areas with J&J and
           Alpine next week to identify trees that need removal and/or replacement.
           These two companies as well as Swingle will bid.
 
     C.   Walkways
            Jim and Mike suggested a sand-rock aggregate product to be rolled over
            the existing path.  “Sta-loc” is the brand name.  Jim will contact the 
           distributor for installation and price information.
 
     D.   Terrascapes
           Jim suggested that Terrascapes be reminded to mow the park area which
           was overlooked last year.
            Kathy will ask a Terrascape Representative to attend the next Board 
           Meeting and also if he wants to participate in the “tree walk.”
           The Board discussed returning to a 3-year contract for landscaping with a
           30-day cancellation policy.
 
     E.   Xcel Energy
           Jim questioned four bills from Xcel Energy and Kathy will research the 
           charges.
           A discussion followed concerning the way to track gallons used.  Tom 
           suggested that the water usage needs to be compared for 2007 & 2010.
           Jim will be in charge of researching any possible leaks.
 
     F.   Arapahoe  Road Fence
           Repair is needed.  Kathy will send bids to the Board electronically and Ed
           will follow up with a vote so that the repairs can be completed ASAP.
 
6.  FINANCIALS
 
A motion to accept the Financials was made; motion was seconded; all in favor.
The motion to approve the Financials was passed.
 
7.  ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE
 
A motion was made that Mike be voted onto the Committee.  It was seconded 
and passed.  The three members of the Architectural Review Committee are
Joy Stack, Lance Chayet, and Mike Solich.
 
8.  COMMUNITY GARDEN UPDATE
 
Lance Chayet, Therese Teever, and Kimberly  Schlauch are the Community
Garden Committee.
The gardeners are being strongly encouraged drive cars in ONLY when HEAVY
equipment is transported.
There is a sub-committee roster and work day schedule.
The gardening method is organic.  No pets are allowed in the fenced area.
The garden fee is $90 per plot.
Louann Akin will give a gardening class on May 15th.
There will be a Community Garden Fundraiser on May 18th at Sazza Restaurant.
A meter has been installed for the irrigation of each plot.
The “mulch problem” will be reviewed during the “tree walk”.
The gardening shed is complete and the combination is “1994”.
The gardening gate is unlocked March to October.
Ed brought up Therese’s request to be paid and the discussion was tabled.
 
9.  ELECTION OF OFFICERS
 
President – Ed Stack
Vice President – Jim Black
Vice President – Lance Chayet
Treasurer – Tom Radow
Secretary – Joy Stack
 
10. NEXT MEETING AND ADJOURNMENT
 
The next monthy Board meeting will be held on Thursday, May 20, 2010, at the 
Salvation Army Chapel at 7:00 PM.
 
The Meeting was adjourned at 9:05 PM.