SHENANDOAH HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION

Meeting Minutes
March 12, 2009
Final

The meeting was held at Joe and Leetra Jurkens home in Shenandoah the meeting was
called to order by Kurt Smith at 6:45 pm. In attendance were Kurt Smith, Joel Jurkens,
Bob Woods, Rise Holt, Sheff Wilder, Jim Mackay, Rick Fawley, Connie Fawley, Jeff
Wagner, Terry Burke, Erica Chopich, Gene Bradley, Bill Vaughn, Jigger Staby and
Leetra Jurkens. Personal introductions were made by each member attending.

Minutes Approval
The previous board minutes were approved by Kurt Smith and seconded by Leetra
Jurkens.

Coyote Shooting Incident

Kurt introduced Erika Chopich and she shared her personal account of the coyote
shooting. She stated that she witnessed the shooter make multiple shots at two
coyotes on her property. Then she observed the shooter drive down to the Highlands
mail structure and park. Presumably to retrieve mail. Erica stated that she had a
telephoto lens on her camera and was able to take a series of photos from her home of
the vehicle of the shooter. The vehicle was a white suburban with a black push guard
attached to the front grill. She called the police and Officer Todd Hitti and Corporal
Bivens responded and made a report. Erica announced that she will prosecute and
Jim Mackay agreed that he would do the same. Jim stated that he found the carcass
of the coyote was on his property. A member suggested that the Department of
Wildlife be contacted. Erica agreed that she had planned that as her next step. Kurt
denounced this as a brazen act of trespassing and Rise voiced her concern for the
safety of those who walk with or without dogs in the neighborhood. If notified,Terry
offered to help track down the shooter at the Highlands mail structure which is in close
proximity to his home. Jigger encouraged Ericka to talk to the police officers again and
press for immediate action to this incident.

Emergency Evacuation, Fire Mitigation and Radon Education

Jigger Staby and Bill Vaughn requested some time at the annual HOA meeting to
update members awareness for the need to improve our emergency evacuation plan.
Further, Jigger stressed that we need to continue to keep our evacuation lists current.
Jigger reported that Shenandoah is at moderate risk for fire because of the perimeter of
treeless meadow acting as barrier around our development. Nevertheless, Jigger
stated that fire mitigation on every property would be in the best interest of each owner
in case of fire. Bill shared that he has information on the best way to control gamble
oak. Terry agreed with the necessity of a clear plan with sensible strategies during a fire
emergency. Further, Terry informed the group that fire trucks will not come to a house
that has low lying tree branches as they could entangle the equipment nor will the
firemen drive their trucks into properties lacking adequate turn around for the fire truck
to make an exit. Jigger Staby and Bill Vaughn informed the attendees that we have a
serious radon problem in La Plata County. Jigger asked that time be allocated at our
annual meeting to educate the association about radon hazards. Wendy from an
expert on radon would be available to give us general information at the annual
meeting.

Westwood Lawsuit

Terry gave the group an update on the Westwood lawsuit. Once again, John Seibert
is representing the association to file an appeal on March 23 for oral argument. If there
is no resolve in the case. Then hearing would be scheduled in approximately eight
months in Denver. Terry stated that this would mean extra costs to send our attorney.
Thereafter, Mr. Westwood would not be able to file any counter claims against the
association. Gene expressed the costly nature of the appeals and Rise offered the
idea to countersue Mr. Westwood for damages. Terry stated that it would cost the
association $2,500.00 to respond to Mr. Westwood's appeal and another $2,500.00 for
the oral argument. It is further noted that the association could have settled with Mr.
Westwood, but in so doing that it would have exposed many of the homeowners along
the ditch to litigation from Mr. Westwood. Kurt encouraged the association to maintain
a hopeful attitude while waiting for the negotiating process.

Financial Update

Gene Bradley distributed copies of the financial statement to the board for review.
Gene asked that the first two pages of the financial statement be put on the blog, so all
would be able to review the associations financial record. Their was extensive
discussion about funds for road repair. Currently, there is no reserve in road repair in
2008. Kurt and Gene estimated the associations future funds with the adjusted
increase in dues from the first quarter of 2009. Thereafter Jigger and Gene briefly
discussed about how many lots were in the association. There are currently 52. Kurt
reminded the group that Gene would like to step down from the responsibility of
updating the financial records. If anyone has any experience in computerized
bookkeeping this would be a great help to the association.

Road Repair

Kurt stated that he met with ELAM construction and Matt Leeder construction to assess
the roads and gather estimates of repair. Again, Kurt stated that the estimated cost
would be about $149,000 to finish all road repair. The association would need to use
two years worth of road repair funds in one year. He expressed a concern about a
shortage of asphalt this year in the southwest United States. Gene suggested that we
could put 50,000 toward road repair by dipping into account reserves. Sheff Wilder felt
strongly that Mr. Robinson should pay for some of this road repair because Mr.
Robinson signed a contract to fix the roads during his home construction. Bob and
Sheff contended that they have physical proof that Mr. Robinson's construction crew
damaged the road in front of their homes. Gene countered that roads that are well built
should be able to withstand heavy construction traffic. Kurt admitted that he read the
contract with Mr. Robinson and that their is a stipulation about the roads. However,
Kurt has not chosen to confront Mr. Robinson because it is difficult to prove. Jigger
suggested that we need to approach Mr. Robinson again about repairing the road
because of the agreement is legally binding. Jim was concerned about moving toward
any legal litigation with Mr. Robinson because it is counterproductive and drains the
associations funds. Rick Fawley inquired if Mr. Robinson would consider contributing
toward the road funds. The conversation moved forward by Bob Woods to focus on
the best approach to get road work completed. Kurt raised the question of accruing
debt as a means to fund road repair or to present the idea of a special assessment.
Bob and Jigger felt that a special assessment would not pass within the association
membership. However, they felt a campaign to get two thirds of the homeowners to
approve a loan would be more feasible. Rick Fawley drove home the fact that this
problem is not going to go away because of the expansive soils. He stated that the
roads will be an ongoing project to some degree every year. Rick offered to get a
professional opinion regarding the roads from a business associate. Terry stated that
he was willing to investigate a legal background and litigation check on the two road
construction companies. Kurt summarized the road repair discussion by restating that
the group is leaning toward a loan instead of a special asessment to pay for road
construction.

Lake Durango Water Authority

Bob Woods introduced Jeff Wagner as the new appointed board member of the water
authority. Bob gave a brief history of the purchase of Lake Durango from Mr. Johnson.
He stated that under Mr. Johnson, Lake Durango water had suffered from deferred
maintenance and much neglect. Lake Durango Water Authority is a public utility with a
board and oversight by the county. Bob stated that it will be expensive to renovate a
troubled lake and to reconstruct it into a viable community water system; however, he
stated that if we did not buy it we would not have any water and our home values
would be in great jeopardy. Bob explained that a grant from the state for $500,000 will
go toward purchasing the lake from Johnson for $2,450.000. Further, Bob explained
that the agreement with Johnson is that he would be paid .45 for every 1000 gallons and
later $1.30 per 1000 gallons. The Shenandoah HOA needs to understand that their
water bill will increase $25.00-50.00 more a month. Every water tap is alloted 350
gallons. The new water system will support 1250 active taps hooked up to the treatment
plant. 1435 taps will maximize this water system. Gene and Bob stressed that there
will be a need to seek more water resources in the future. Jeff Wagner asked for 10
minutes to share about the associations new water system at the annual meeting.
That statement was noted by Kurt and the association secretary.

Kurt made a quick announcement about the community planting at the front entry which
is scheduled for May 9th and May 30th. It was noted that Andie Davison is the contact
person if you would like to help out.

With no additional business, a motion was made by Kurt Smith and seconded by all in
the meeting to adjourn. The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 pm.

Respectfully submitted,

Leetra Jurkens
SHOA secretary