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EAGLE RANCH MESSENGER
Eagle Ranch Property Owners Association
5000 Nolan Road., Box A-11
Pueblo, CO 81004
October 2007 —Issue 8
The Official Newsletter of the Eagle Ranch Property Owners Association
A Covenant Controlled Community
Message from the President – by Ken Simpson
The biggest news of this summer was completion of the paving of the three mile stretch of Burnt Mill Road from I-25 to the bridge just north of Kaitlyn Drive. To say it makes a huge difference would be an understatement.
October’s reputation as a transition is very much in evidence. Migratory birds such as the Bluebird, the huge Sandhill Crane, and Canadian Goose are making their annual pass over the Ranch, as is the departure of our summer resident, the Dove. And, perhaps on the more “unpleasant” side, that big fuzzy, lovable arachnid, the male Tarantula, in his search for a partner, has been observed. (Generally, the Tarantula is not much more dangerous than a wasp.)
As this is being written, snow is being forecast on the nearby mountains and foothills for tonight. This October will also welcome the largest full moon of 2007, on the 26th.
Thanksgiving is fast approaching, may you all have a great one.
Annual Meeting – June 2007: Minutes of the June 23, 2007 Annual Meeting are being re-formatted. A summary will be included in the ERPOA Website as soon as practical and included in the December 2007 newsletter.
Note: The proposed 2008 Budget was approved and ratified with the annual assessment for 2008 remaining at $200.00 per lot
Summary of Board of Directors Meeting held September 22, 2007
By Ken Simpson, ERPOA – President
Treasurer’s Report, as of 09-22-2007, was presented and discussed. The report is included elsewhere in this newsletter.
Roads: In addition to portions of the Shadow Lane complex and Reba Court, it was determined that additional road base was needed on portions of Siegel Lane. It was noted that one ton of road base from our current supplier cost $15.40, two thirds of which is delivery cost.
Bid proposal on the Reba Court and Siegel Lane road-base requirements are currently in process.
Trail Access: Based upon correspondence from Red Creek Ranch, informal discussion with the President of the St. Charles River Estates POA and the absence of a formal complaint therefrom, access to the trail is considered not restricted.
Prairie Dogs: It was noted that at least three vacant properties on the North end of Eagle Ranch have active prairie dog colonies. After discussion, it was affirmed that appropriate contact will be made to the property owners affected.
Ranch Directory: After discussion, it was agreed to pursue the feasibility of publishing a directory of Eagle Ranch property owners. It was also noted that current residents, if not already, should have their house number visible from the road.
2008 Annual Meeting: It was agreed that the 2008 annual meeting will be held on June 14, 2008. This meeting will also include the election of Board of Directors.
ERPOA Website: It was brought to attention that the developer of our web site has not been compensated for his activity. It was decided to consider such compensation at a later date in order to allow a thorough review of the website by the Board of Directors.
What Are We Doing With Your Money? – by Cathi Scriven, ERPOA Treasurer
You may be wondering how your money is being stored until it is needed for Association expenses, such as road maintenance. On any given day, up to $5000 is kept in a checking account at Pueblo Bank and Trust. At the moment, less than $2500 is in that account. We have savings accounts at two banks, PB&T and US Bank. The interest rate isn’t great at either bank and US Bank continues to lower their rates. I will probably consolidate these two accounts into one at PB&T soon. We have $19,764.47 in savings as of Sept. 30, 2007, available to transfer into checking when needed. Since the interest rates have been so low (.51% and .59%), the Board decided to put $12,000 from regular savings into a CD at US Bank last December. At 5% interest, this earned $447.72 by early September. I then called around for current CD rates, and found that renewing at US Bank would yield 5.2 %, one of the highest rates in town. This new CD will mature in 7 months. We will have to pay more income tax on the interest, but we will also have more in our treasury for upcoming road projects.
ERPOA Treasurer’s Report
September 22, 2007
Cathi Scriven, Treasurer
Beginning Balance – April 28, 2007.
US Bank Savings $11,591.60
US Bank CD 12,000.00
Pueblo Bank & Trust – Checking 5,461.50
Pueblo Bank & Trust – Savings 9,506.72
Total $38,559.82
Income: April 28, 2007 to September 22, 2007
US Bank - Savings Interest $ 30.63
US Bank - CD Interest 447.72
PB&T – Savings Interest 14.10
Total Interest $ 492.45
2006 & 2007 ERPOA Dues & Fees 3,263.58
Newsletter Ads 165.00
Total Income $ 3,921.03
Expenses: April 28, 2007 to September 22, 2007
Roads
Snow Removal $ 375.00
Grading and road base repair 5,716.36
Weed control (spraying & mowing) 1,355.00
Treasurer – stamps 9.36
Newsletter & Postage 176.71
Annual Meeting (Food, rental furniture) 182.50
Total Expenses $ 7,814.93
Ending Balance – September 22, 2007 $34,665.92
Bank Balances as of September 22, 2007
US Bank Savings $11,622.23
US Bank CD 12,447.72
Pueblo Bank & Trust – Checking 2,472.57
Pueblo Bank & Trust – Savings 8,123.40
Total $34,665.92
Eagle Ranch Directory of Owners / Residents
More than one resident has inquired about a directory of residents, so that current residents can properly direct deliveries or visitors to the correct location. Some have also indicated that they would like to know who owns their neighboring lots. Since the record of lot ownership is a matter of public record with the Pueblo County Clerk, we have no problem providing that information to residents. We always check to confirm changes in ownership prior to sending out a mailing. Phone numbers are not always known if not published in the Rye Telephone directory, but are always appreciated when provided with your correspondence.
Please let us know, by return mail prior to November 10th, if you do not want to be included in this directory; otherwise, current information for your lot ownership will be included.
Note: This directory is intended for the sole use of residents and will not be sold or used for solicitations of non ERPOA business.
Hunting Issues – by Ken Simpson
Inquiry has been received from a property owner concerning the hunting of coyotes and fox on Eagle Ranch. The following comments are offered:
1. The ranch covenants cannot restrict, nor do they, big and small game hunting by property owners or those to whom they have given written permission to hunt. Applicable Colorado Division of Wildlife regulations (CWD) apply.
2. There is no closed season nor bag and possession limit for coyotes, white-tailed and Gunnison’s prairie dogs, European starlings and English or House sparrows. In general, a small game license or, in the case of coyotes, a furbearer license or small game license is required to hunt such game. However, in the case of coyote predation on livestock, or property damage by prairie dogs, a small game license may not be required. In such case, it is suggested that the local office of the CDW be contacted.
3. Fox are a protected species and subject to applicable CDW regulations.
FIRE DANGER is HIGH – by Debby Graham
On October 11, 2007, there was smoke visible in the West. The October 12, 2007 Pueblo Chieftain reported that the Rattlesnake Hill fire scorched about 15 acres of timberland on a bluff above the Rye Elementary School. Fifteen homes were evacuated and about 250 homes were on notice to be prepared to leave quickly. Two people suffered minor burns. It is believed the fire may have been sparked by farming equipment, but that is still under investigation. It is reported that the Rye Fire Department (Volunteer) was joined by nine other agencies combating the fire.
There was a grass fire on September 26, 2007 inside Hatchet Ranch, on the west side of I-25 between Exits 80 and 83. The Greenhorn Valley View, October 3, 2007 issue, reported the fire threatened several buildings, was within 200 yards of the owner’s house and that the response from six fire departments was completely voluntary. According to the Pueblo Chieftain report of 09/27/2007, the fire did raise a growing concern. It noted that 40 acres were burnt, four residences were threatened and some non-residential structures had been damaged. The fire was reportedly sparked by a cutting torch being used at one of the residences. There were no injuries reported. Sheriff Kirk Taylor recognized that he is responsible for 82 percent of the county and the majority of it is outside of a designated fire district.
Plan for an emergency! Having an escape plan that has been practiced allows more time to get out if a fire or some other natural disaster does occur. A home escape plan should include two ways out of each room and specify a meeting place outside for all family members. Precious moments can make a difference.
Mail Box Cluster on Nolan Road: A big THANKS to Ed Scriven for repair of the deteriorated mail box pad.
Pets: Dogs and other pets should be on a leash and in your control when off of your property. This is not only out of courtesy to others but also for the safety of your pet(s).
It is noted that ERPOA Covenants, Section 3.4 Fencing, state all animals kept by a Lot Owner must be fenced within the boundaries of the Lot.
There have been three dogs running in a pack on both Kaitlyn Drive and Nolan / Siegel in recent weeks. One homeowner reported the dogs were attacking their pets, which were contained in an area with underground or invisible fencing.
WEEDS - by Debby Graham
At the ERPOA Annual Meeting held June 23, 2007, Linda McMulkin of the Colorado State University Extension Service was a guest speaker. She provided invaluable information during her presentation and had several hand-outs available on numerous subjects including noxious weed identification and control to xeriscaping. In addition, the book “Weeds of the West”, which contains color pictures to aide in plant identification, is available for purchase through the CSU Extension Service office. It was also noted that, as is much in evidence on the Ranch, the above average winter and spring precipitation (16 inches Year-to-Date) has promoted unusually heavy weed growth.
For additional information you may contact Pueblo’s CSU Master Gardeners at: http://www.coopext.colostate.edu/Pueblo or find them at 212 W. 12th Street, Suite 220, Pueblo, CO 81003 or Phone: 719-583-6566 for gardening questions.
The Pueblo County Noxious Weed Ordinance requires all landowners in Pueblo County to control any and all noxious weeds on their property. The seven-member Pueblo County Noxious Weed Advisory Board is working to prepare an overall county plan, including enforcement of state weed control laws, per a recent article by Virginia Hood in the Greenhorn Valley View.
If you have an inquiry concerning activity at Eagle Ranch, please contact any member of the Board of Directors, or through The Eagle Ranch Property Owners Association Website at: http://erhoa.org.
Board of Directors
Correspondence to board members, annual dues payments and change of address notices should be addressed to:
Eagle Ranch POA Ken Simpson, President
5000 Nolan Road, Box A-11 719-676-2964 or pres@erhoa.org
Pueblo, CO 81004
Tom Ossner, Vice President Theresa Ager, Secretary
719-568-3107 or vp@erhoa.org 719-676-4044 or secretary@erhoa.org
Cathi Scriven, Treasurer Nicole Swartwood, Member-at-Large
719-676-3199 or cathi@erhoa.org 719-676-2583 or mal@erhoa.org
Newsletter Editor: Debby Graham
719-676-2964 or news@erhoa.org
Please ask your contractors to respect the 25 mph speed limit.
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Paid advertisements accepted to offset the cost of newsletter production and should not be construed as endorsements. The mention of a product or service herein is solely for information to our readers.
ADVERTISMENTS: The Board of Director’s approved the use of Business card size advertisements, in order to supplement the cost of publication of this newsletter. A business card size ad will be $15 per issue or $40 per year (3 issues). Please have any interested business contact the Newsletter Editor, Debby Graham at (719) 676-2964 or news@erhoa.org.
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