May 2009

Floyd Hill Area Property Owners’ Association Meeting Minutes

Thursday, May 21, 2009

Time: 7:00 pm

Location: Clear Creek Fire Authority Station

U.S. Highway 40

Presentation:

7:00 Jeff DeDisse and Jeff DiPaolo from the Evergreen Fire Protection District presented information on fire safety measures. Although this year's current fire danger is low, it is still wise to plan for an emergency. Here are a few things you can do/remember:

· Mitigate and create defensible space around your property.

· Do not store firewood under the deck.

· If there is a fire and you need to leave your home, remember to grab the three P's: pills, pets & personal belongings. Then leave and leave your doors unlocked and garage doors closed.

· There are fire resistant plants that can be planted on your property.

· Clear Creek County Animal Control can be called if your pet is at home alone and there is a fire.

· Jeff DiPaolo, a Community Education Fire Inspector can come to your home for a safety review - 303-674-3145.

· Residents will get a reverse 911 call to their home number, or can register on the following site to receive a reverse 911 to cell phones: http://co.jefferson.co.us/sheriff/sheriff_T62_R259.htm

Questions arose about neighbors who aren't clearing dead trees on their property. New laws were passed that allow HOAs to take action. There may be grant funding to support this initiative. Pat Creek Road is being considered as an egress during a fire to allow residents a way to escape emergencies here on the hill if there is a fire or an emergency that shuts down the I-70 overpass bridge. Jim White presented the idea to have a neighborhood "fire drill."

Business Meeting:

Call to Order:

President, Josh Lewis, called the FHAPOA Business Meeting to order at approximately 8:00 pm.

Minutes from May 29, 2008 meeting: (as posted at www@FloydHill.org)

Those in attendance approved the minutes as published.

Treasurer’s Report: (See full Treasurer's)

Balance 3/24/09 $12,328.34

Deposits (20 Member Dues) + 700.00

Debits * - 179.10

Balance 05/21/09 $12,849.24

* HOA Mtg. Snacks, Student Cleanup, Ballot Mailings, and Idaho Springs Chamber of Commerce Dues.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Road Committee: Pat Aiello

Pat - met with Selby Meyers and John Sanchez. Shared grievances but couldn't get commitment. Work has started - graters, ditches cleaned, waiting for continuous maintenance schedule. Emptied most of ditches. Working on getting commitment - written scope of work and timeline. Call 303-670-0085, Commissioner Kevin O'Malley if you have a problem that isn't being addressed as most all have already been reported to County.

Playground: Josh Lewis gave update

May 20th neighbors met at CC Recreation center to review playground plans. Cost savings of about $15K if neighbors help assemble. Matt Robie will be making final decisions, next colors will be decided.

Road Safe Driving: Kris Lee is going to work with Evergreen/Conifer DRIVE SMART organization to promote program.

Emergency Notification: tested with notification for FHAPOA meeting. If you did not receive a notification for the meeting, please contact us.

Development Committee: Jim White

DOLA grant funding, $150k, focus groups of how hill might develop. Consolidate focus group ideas. Market research was conducted. All input was put together in November, nothing happened. Suggested changes now made - only 10-15% of suggested changes were incorporated. Turnout needed for next meeting - which will show how interested the neighborhood is. Residents need to be heard about the desire for open space and not urban growth - turn out will be important.

Executive summary of the report shows low income, apartment housing. There will be development - but trying to avoid a 5th city.

Water Response Committee: no update

Activities Committee: Anne White

Possible picnic with grand opening of new playground, Miner theme, volunteers needed, date to be determined.
Halloween Party, Christmas Caroling, also in the works.
420 new seedlings were ordered this year.
Spring litter pick-up was conducted on the hill.
June Garage Sale- Linda Seevey 8am-1pm, June 20th, 303-567-4363 free booth, can donate items to FHOPOA table.

Other Events/News:

Chipper Weekend is now June 27&28, $5 members, $20 for non-members. Chipper rental fee being paid by Jim Vogel.
Obnoxious weed eradication - Clear Creek High School 9am-12noon, June 27th. Learn about the obnoxious weeds in your neighborhood - come ready to explore and wear long sleeve shirts and hats - refreshments will be served.
Idaho Springs Chamber of Commerce - FHAHOA was represented at May meeting. Good relationship, June 6th Firefighter appreciation day. Events all Summer; www.150goldrush.org.

Election of new officers:

Josh Lewis - President

Keith Briggs - Vice President

Holly Gangell- Treasurer

Kris Lee - Secretary

Old Business: none

New Business:

May 31, almost free food, Lion's Club fundraiser 11-3, Senior Center, in Idaho Springs at Miner St. and 14th, spaghetti, meatballs, etc.
Tree Spraying – 200+ trees with Lamb Tree Service. $11/tree; July 23rd.

Motion to close - Jim White; 2nd - Paul Berteau

Attendees at meeting:

Linda & Paul Berteau

Jeff DiPaolo - Evergreen Fire Rescue

Jeff DeDisse - Evergreen Fire Rescue

Joshua Lewis

Reg Fleming

Joyce Chevarria

Mike Chevarria

Anne & Jim White

Holly Gangell

Pete Helseth