Clear Creek County Commissioner, Harry Dale, presented a very polished slide show on the pros and cons of widening I-70 versus a rapid transit system to accommodate the growing traffic demands on I-70. With local gas prices approaching $4.00 per gallon and worldwide demand for oil increasing while oil production and reserves decrease, gas prices are expected to continue rising. Colorado is expected to continue to be a high-growth state, so traffic volumes on I-70 are expected to increase. Whether more driving lanes are created or a rail system paralleling the I-70 corridor is built, it will take 10-15 years to complete. Mr. Dale admits his bias is for a mass rapid transit system. He cites studies that show that making more lanes of traffic increases the incentive for more cars to travel on a highway. He believes a better solution is an elevated high-speed (up to 90 mph) rail system that uses existing railroad easements and connects existing transportation systems. Dale’s research indicates such a rapid transit system would be 3-4 more times efficient than adding more lanes of automobile/truck traffic (freight travels 59 miles on 1 gallon of fuel versus 202 miles for rail). A light rail system would have less impact on water, air pollution, with a minimal environmental footprint, while diversifying transit means and travel choice. The price differential for widening I-70 from Golden to Summit County is now estimated to be $3 billion versus a price tag of approximately $4 billion for high-speed rail. Rapid transit could accommodate bikers, skiers, kayakers, have a greater and safer capacity for passengers, with less environmental and construction impact. Mr. Dale is serving on the Rocky Mountain Rail Authority feasibility study that expects to have results by August or September, 2009. For more information on this subject go to: www.rockymountainrail.org, www.trainsnotlanes.info, or contact Commissioner Dale at 303-915-7962 or at hjd173@whispertel.net.

Newly elected President, Josh Lewis, called the FHAPOA Business Meeting to order at approximately 9:15 pm.

Paul Berteau motioned to approve the minutes as reported on the Floyd Hill website. Becky LaClaire seconded this motion. Those in attendance approved the minutes as published.

Treasurer’s Report: (See full report attached by Treasurer, Holly Gangell)

Efforts in the past 2 years to increase the number FHAPOA members have been successful, despite a dues increase to $35.00 per member for 2008. Since 2006, a 41% increase in Association membership has occurred.

The Committee has written a letter to Clear Creek County to explain the Floyd Hill area road deficiencies, including the need for filling potholes, grading, minimizing high berms, cleaning ditches, and erosion and dust control. Pictures of safety issues were included to Tim Allen, Director of Public Works, John Sanchez, Roads Foreman, with copies to Selby Meyers, County Administrator, all Commissioners, and their Assistant, Beth. The letter asks that the County meet with the Road Committee and clean ditches before the FHAPOA July meeting.

Playground Committee: No Report

The outcome of the Greater Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) grant request is to be announced on June 22^nd.

Linda Berteau practiced the area emergency notification system, Voice Shot, when she left each Floyd Hill resident a telephone message reminding them of today’s bimonthly FHAPOA business meeting. Chris Lee, Sigfried Manke, and Pat Aiello indicated they did not get this message. The Emergency Notification list will be rechecked to make sure all members are included. If you were not contacted for today’s meeting, contact Linda Berteau at 303-679-3025 to update your phone numbers with the Association, to be used in case of needed evacuation.

Development Committee: report by Josh Lewis Mike Chevarria continues to represent Floyd Hill at Sub-regional Master Plan Committee meetings. Norris Design has been chosen as the consultant to augment the County’s Comprehensive Development plan for $150,000. The Committee’s efforts continue to incorporate the needs of residents, developers, Clear Creek County, and other stakeholders into a mutually agreeable plan for the future development of our area. To give your input on how you would like to see development at the base of Floyd Hill to evolve, contact Mike Chevarria at vicepresident@floydhill.org (303-670-6528).

Josh Lewis, Jim White, Mike Chevarria and members of Saddleback and Beaver Brook homeowners’ associations continue to meet with David Elmgreen and Brian Kleinwachter. They are working toward an effective process for input of resident’s interests in the ongoing commercial development efforts at the base of Floyd Hill to be considered before commitments are made. The third planning meeting of this group will take place on June 3^rd.

Water Response Committee: No report

The annual Floyd Hill area GARAGE SALE is planned for Saturday, June 21^st from 8:00 am – 1:00 pm. Brian Kleinwachter has volunteered to again host the sale at his highly visable clearing west of the parking area (by the stop sign) on the northwest corner of Hyland Drive and Beaver Brook Drive. There is no charge for setting up a booth. If you don’t want to sit at your own booth all day selling a few items, donate your proceeds to the FHAPOA committee/project of your choice. The FHAPOA will also have information to distribute to neighbors about fire mitigation, pest control, living with wild animals, water resources, development issues, and future FHAPOA goals and objectives. The organizers will advertise the event in community newspapers and with road signage on the day of the event. At the end of the day, Brian Kleinwachter has volunteered the use of Ski Country Antiques’ trucks to haul unwanted items to the Evergreen Senior Center or Goodwill in Evergreen. Jael will also research the possibility of giving leftover items to the Animal Protection League on Bryant Street in Evergreen. To reserve a booth or to volunteer to help with this event, contact Linda Seavey at lseavey@quest.net (303-567-4363).

A CHIPPER WEEKEND will be held the weekend of June 7^th and 8^th. An 84-horsepower diesel chipper will be rented to shred slash for any homeowner in the area. The proposed cost is $20 per FHAPOA member and $40 for non-members. Slash is to be dragged and collected at designated spots along area roads, easily accessible by the chipper on a trailer. Tree trunks up to 12” in diameter can be chipped. The Association has applied for some grant moneys to defray the cost of renting the chipper and gas. Property owners are expected to help chip the slash they stockpile. Piles of beetle-infested slash will be chipped first. Contact Josh Lewis at lewisj@patenergy. com (303-898-6991) if you want to participate in this helpful program. Sawdust will be broadcasted. The upcoming summer could be a dry one. Chipping slash is one way all area residents can all help to minimize the fire danger of our area.

Josh Lewis has coordinated the SPRAYING FOR PINE BEETLES. Lam Tree Service has been in business for 15 years and has given the FHAPOA a group volume discount of $11.00 per tree to spray ponderosa and lodgepole pines to protect them from beetle infestation. If more residents sign up for the program and 200 more trees are sprayed, the price will be reduced to $10.00 per tree. Spraying is expected to take place the week of June 16^th.

A summer PICNIC is being proposed for the 1^st week of September. Jael and Anne White are looking for volunteers to help plan this event. The suggestion was made to invite Saddle Back and Beaver Brook residents and to make it a celebration for our uniting efforts to combat annexation by Idaho Springs.

A FHAPOA MEMBER INTEREST SURVEY was passed out for those in attendance to complete. Surveys will also be e-mailed to all members (or mailed to those without e-mail addresses on file). The purpose of this survey is to assess the priorities of FHAPOA members for current issues, and to determine valued topics for future speakers.

Newly elected officers, Josh Lewis, President, and Holly Gangell, Treasurer were welcomed. Mike Chevarria and Linda Berteau are continuing their elected terms as Vice President and Secretary, respectively.

The following are thanked for helping to rid our roads and ditches of litter: Linda/Paul Berteau, Mike Chevarria, Harry Dale, Lou Montgomery, Johanna Halgren, Gail Hill, Whitney Thatcher, Pat Aiello, Anne/Jim White, Chad/Kris Lee, Siegfried Manke, Leon LaClair, and the Clear Creek High School Student Council and Honor Society. Those present who participated in the spring road litter pick-up program were thanked and received a blue spruce sapling to plant..

950 saplings were purchased and planted by Floyd Hill residents to stimulate diversified tree species in our area. These small trees were purchased from the Golden 4-H and will vary the types of trees growing in the area and protect from eradicating the limited plant species due to focused epidemics such as the pine beetle infestation.

A directory of services providers recommended by area residents was passed around for additional helpful resources to be added. This Directory can be viewed on the FHAPOA web site.

An updated list of pets that reside on Floyd Hill was sent to the Clear Creek County Animal Shelter. This list will be used in case of a need to evacuate the area due to fire or other emergency.

Chris Lee expressed her concern about safety issues on Floyd Hill roads. She has observed drivers passing on hills, not stopping at stop signs, cutting through the Park and Ride area, and speeding. Due to hairpin turns, hidden driveways, joggers, residents walking their dogs, and children playing, a safe speed on area roads it imperative. Chris would like to start a campaign to encourage drivers to obey speed limits, and to watch out for children and animals. She suggested posting a sign at the bottom of the Hill urging appropriate driving behaviors. Parking on main roads was also discussed as a safety issue. A proposal was make to introduce a new Neighborhood Roadway Safety Committee. Jael Dale and Whitney Thatcher volunteered to be on this Committee.

The next FHAPOA meeting will be scheduled for Thursday, July 31, 2008 at 7:30 pm. Linda Berteau will investigate meeting at the new fire station on U.S. Route 40.

Siegfried Manke moved to adjourn the meeting, and Whitney Thatcher seconded the motion to adjourn. Josh Lewis adjourned the business meeting at approximately 9:35 pm.

Treasurers Report May 2008

Floyd Hill Area Property Owners Association

Treasurer's Report

May 29, 2008

Checking Account

Balance as of

March 20, 2008

$ 9,599.30

Debits

March Mtg Room Rental

40.00

Return Check w/ Fee

38.00

Total Debits

$ 78.00

Credits

Annual Dues

210.00

Total Credits

$ 210.00

Checking Balance as of

May 14, 2008

$ 9,731.30

Other Assets

Outstanding Deposits

4 Member Deposits

140.00

Total Other Assets

$ 140.00

Other Liabilities

Outstanding Checks

Total Other Liabilities

$ -

Net Worth as of May 29, 2008

$ 9,871.30

Respectfully Submitted,

Holly L. Gangell