May 2, 2024
Monthly Board Meeting Announcement
ALWAYS On the second Thursday of every month at 6pm
This will Directly follow the 5:30pm Executive Session
IN THE VISTA CONFERENCE ROOM AT 230 PORT AVE
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Trail Maintenance and Resurfacing Project – Coming Soon
The Association recently awarded two contracts for trail maintenance projects as part of the scheduled long range maintenance reserve plan. These projects will entail the crack-fill and seal coating of a couple of segments of the paved trails along Vista Blvd and the northerly end of the North Pagosa Blvd trail from Edgewater Dr to Lake Forest Cir (northerly end).
Additionally, a second contract was awarded to re-surface or re-pave two segments of the trail that are beginning to show their age with poor condition asphalt, cracking and failing. These two re-surfacing projects will include a segment on the North Pagosa Blvd trail from Park Avenue northerly to Lake Forest Cir; and a segment on the Lake Forest Cir trail from the area near Mosswood Dr, southwesterly to near or just beyond the intersection of Vista Blvd. This project will entail the grinding or pulverizing of the existing asphalt surface, shaping and grading and new asphalt overlay to be applied.
Both projects will result in temporary closures of segments of the trail system, however the re-surfacing project could result in much longer impacts to parts of the trail system being closed periodically to pedestrian traffic over the next couple of months. We apologize for these inconveniences but maintaining the trails for the long term can sometimes mean having to deal with construction projects. These trails are very popular amenities within our community, and we want to make sure they are maintained at a high level for years to come.
2024 Assessments
Reminder: Annual assessments were due on May 1st. If you haven’t paid yet, a $50 late fee has been added to unpaid accounts. This means the 2024 Annual Assessments, originally $325, are now $375. If you own a short-term rental property, the total due for 2024, initially $975, is now $1025.
When making payments, be sure to include your PLPOA property address or account number in the memo line.
Here are your payment options:
- Online: Pay with a check or credit card through your owners portal at portal.plpoa.com. For account assistance, email jenp@plpoa.com.
- By Mail: Use the payment stub and return envelope sent in February (this goes to our lockbox in Phoenix). If you don’t have a payment stub, mail your payment to our admin office at 230 Port Ave, Pagosa Springs, CO 81147.
- In Person: Visit 230 Port Ave, Pagosa Springs, CO 81147, Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm.
- Drop Box: Use the after-hours drop box at the Admin office (230 Port Ave).
- Phone Payment: Call 970-731-5635 ext. 212, 211, 210, or 214 to pay with checking account information (no fee) or credit card (service fees for cards will apply).
Next Steps:
Invoices/Notices will be sent out on Monday (5/6/24) with the $50 late fee applied. You will have 30 days from this date to make the payment.
If account is still unpaid after 30 days, notices will be posted at your property, mailed certified and 1st class at the beginning of June. At this time, additional fees will be added to your account ($20 for door notice & $8.69 for postage).
If another 30 days pass without payment (beginning of July), a $150 lien fee will be applied, and your account will be sent to legal.
PINE NEEDLES 2024
Our pine needle pick-up schedule, vendor and process have changed. Here’s what you need to know:
Please use the link here or on our website to submit a request for pick on our online form, using the online form is our preferred means of receiving requests.
- Vendor: G&I Sanitation
- Pick-up Day: Thursdays (Deadline for scheduling in on Monday)
- Process: Due to various factors like increased demand, inflation, gas prices, and staffing challenges, finding a vendor for this service was tough. To keep the service running and costs manageable, we’re implementing a new system. We’ll now alternate between four zones for pick-up.
Zones:
Zone 1: First Thursday of the Month
Includes Highlands, Hatcher, South Shore & Martinez
Zone 2: Second Thursday of the Month
Includes Twincreek and Lake Forest
Zone 3: Third Thursday of the Month
Includes Lake Pagosa Park, Pagosa In the Pine 1 & 2, Central Core, South Village Lake, North Village Lake, Ranch Communities, Mallard Point & Lakeview Estates.
Zone 4: Fourth Thursday of the Month
Includes Eaton, Lakewood Village, Vista, Trails, Chris Mountain, Village Commercial, Meadows 2, 3 & 4.
We appreciate your patience as we navigate these changes together. Please use the link here or on our website to submit a request for pick on our online form, using the online form is our preferred means of receiving requests.
2024 PLPOA Board Member Vacancies
There will be two board positions vacant this coming Annual Meeting. All current board members are eligible to run again for another term. Any PLPOA property owner in good standing is eligible to run for election for one of these seats. Owners interested in serving on the Board, must submit a completed application form, a resume along with a petition sheet. The deadline to submit your application is May 13. According to the Bylaws, Article V, Section 3, each member will be elected for a three-year term.
Board Members are expected to attend in person or remotely all meetings which are scheduled the second Thursday of every month along with any other scheduled meetings. They are expected to understand the Association’s governing documents and its operations. Candidates should also be prepared if elected to fulfill their fiduciary duties to the community, exercise sound business judgement and balance the needs and obligations of the community as a whole.
Application packets can be accessed on the PLPOA website following the path: Learning About PLPOA – PLPOA Board – Board Applications and Petition. Or by clicking the button bellow. This year’s Candidates running for a Board position must attend the Candidates Forum on June 27. The Annual Meeting will be held on July 27. Completed application packets may be submitted to the PLPOA Administration office at 230 Port Ave. or by email to plpoa@plpoa.com
New Class Announcement
PLPOA Happenings
From the Rec Center
CLICK HERE TO THE REC CENTER WEBSITE TO REGISTER
Summer Swim Lessons:
Registration for June swim lessons will go live on Wednesday, May 1st. Swim lessons will be held on Tuesday & Thursdays from 10am to 11:30am. There will be no lessons in May.
Biking in the Mountains:
The clinic will be taught by Steven King an enthusiastic senior with 30 years of mountain bike instruction and guiding and a master’s degree in Exercise Physiology. His first goals are to be safe and have fun. Next is learning the how, what ,where and why of mountain biking. Most importantly, he will give you the tools to help you make good choices about where to ride safely while having fun.
The session clinic is to help you learn the basic fundamentals and skills, and then practice giving you the confidence to go out and ride your “bike in the mountains”. The clinic will be geared towards seniors, never-Evers or beginners. You will need to bring your own bike or a rental bike and know how to ride it. A helmet is required!
Before you sign up, Steven will help you determine if the clinic is appropriate for you. He will ask about your health status, experience, fitness level , expectations and risk tolerance. Based on your information I may advise you to schedule a small group or one on one lesson.
PLPOA Rec Center 45 Eagles Loft Cir
Instructor: Steven King – 970-761-5911
Day: Thursday’s
Dates: May 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30
Time: 10:00am to 11:00am
Fee: $50 for all dates or $10 drop in fee
To register please come into the rec center or call at 970-731-2051
Camp 9-1-1
This one-day course introduces campers to the emergency service agencies in Archuleta County. Representatives from ambulance, law enforcement, fire service, mountain rescue, and more will be on hand to teach a variety of rescue and safety procedures.
Pre-registration is required. To register please go to https://www.plpoa.com/rec-center/. There is a max registration of 80 participants! Please Drop your kids off in the Church Parking Lot next to the rec center by 8:45am. The flight for life is scheduled to land at 9:00am sharp.
Day: June 12th
Time: 9:00am to 4pm
Fee: $10
Ages: 8-12 years of age
CO-ED Sand Volleyball
The PLPOA Rec Center will be hosting a Sand Volleyball league this summer! For more information and rules please go to the rec website at https://www.plpoa.com/rec-center/.
Ages: 15 – 65+
Date: June 10th – July 17th
Day’s: Monday & Wednesdays
Fee: $100 / Team
Max: 6 Teams
Swim Instructors Needed!!!
The Pagosa Lakes Recreation Center are looking for individuals that are 16 years or older to help teach swim lessons. However, before you can teach you will need to get certified. But no worries, The PLPOA will set up the training and also pay for the training. For more information, please contact Ryan Graham at Ryan@plpoa.com or call at 970-731-2051.
- Pay Rate – $18 / Hr
- Free Rec Membership
- Great opportunity for someone who lives outside the PLPOA to get a free rec membership
Porpoises Swim Team Schedule:
Regular Season Schedule:
The Porpoises will be swimming four days a week beginning in May. They will have practices, Monday through Thursday from 4:15pm to 6pm.
Fees for the 2024 Swim Season:
PLPOA Residents = $60 / month
Non PLPOA Residents = $85 / month
BEARS ARE ON THE PROWL
Spring has arrived and the bears are out looking to fatten-up from their winter hibernation. So, it is now important to take the necessary steps and habits to prevent bear conflicts. See the list below to prevent bears from becoming a nuisance and a danger.
- Secure your garbage. Use a bear-proof container and keep it locked.
- Clean your garbage cans regularly with ammonia or bleach cleaner
- Remove bird feeders or hang them a minimum of 10ft. high off the ground or anything bears can climb. Secure birdseed in airtight containers inside your home.
- Burn off food and clean up grease on the barbeque grill after each use.
- Do not leave pet food outside. Secure inside your home.
- Never feed or approach bears.
- Never compost meat, fish, oil, grease or dairy products
COUNTY / PLPOA JOINT SESSION
The Pagosa Lakes Property Owners Association Board of Directors will meet with the Archuleta County Board of Commissioners for a Joint Meeting Session on Monday, May 6 beginning at 5:00 p.m. The meeting will be held in the County Commissioners Meeting Room, 398 Lewis Street. The meeting is open to the general public and can be attended via zoom. Additional information will be provided once the agenda and zoom link are set.
Grass Seed (drought tolerant) for Sale at Admin Office
- 3lb Low Maintenance $18.00
Best for “traditional” lawn – Three kinds of fescue. Coverage about 1,000 sq ft.
- 5lb Low Grow Mix $30.00
Best for open native area – variety of fescues, rye and blue grasses
Spring is here and the snow is gone!
- Poly carts/trash cans left roadside or visible to neighbors
- Vehicles/trailers/RVs/etc. parked in areas not approved by the ECC for parking (just because there is gravel in an area does not automatically make it approved parking)
- Driveways or parking areas that have magically grown over time
- Tires/appliances/indoor furniture/etc. stored in view of anyone else
- Any fence with t-posts/chicken wire/chain link (chain link is only approvable in the Vista)
- Fences/goose fences/sheds/patios/decks/covers/etc. installed without a permit issued from the ECC
- Trees planted or cut down without a permit issued from the ECC
- Fences/siding/roofing/trim that needs repaired or the paint touched up
- Vehicles on the property with hoods up/flat tires/missing parts/ or not street legal
- Furniture/play equipment/stored items in the right-of-ways or green spaces
- Landscaping where the grade has changed more than 12” (this includes walls/berms/terraces)
- Greenhouses/hoop houses or covers/etc. without a permit issued from the ECC
- Temporary or seasonal carports/storage tents/sheds without a permit issued by the ECC
- Garages/lofts/basements/garage space converted to living space without a permit issued by the ECC
The wonderful spring weather is here and with it brings blooming flowers, birds, returning wildlife, and sprouting vegetation. It is truly a beautiful time of year. It also reveals things that were hidden by the snow throughout the winter. The PLPOA Department of Community Standards is tasked with upholding the PLPOA Neighborhood Rules & Regulations. Unfortunately, this means contacting those property owners within the association that have things on their property that are in violation of those rules. Each spring, PLPOA staff go through each neighborhood identifying such violations, as required in the PLPOA Governing Documents. As a result, you or your neighbor(s) may receive “Courtesy” notices of such violations. Please do not be offended or angry, or direct hostilities towards the staff for doing their jobs. When becoming a property owner within the PLPOA, every owner within the association accepts the responsibility to abide by the rules set forth by the Board of Directors (who make the rules, not the staff). The goal for the Department of Community Standards is to bring any violations into compliance, not to punish or bring shame. If you receive a “courtesy” notification, please do not be offended and work to correct the issue. Expressing hostility towards the staff that works for the association (that you made the choice to live under) is counter-productive. So that we may assist our owners in identifying the most common violations we will be identifying in the next few upcoming weeks, here is a list of most of the issues we address each spring;
Please be reminded that all changes to the appearance of your property or residence, or the conversion or addition of living space requires a permit issued by the ECC. We are available Monday through Friday to answer all questions you may have at our office in person or by calling (970) 731-5635. Thank you and happy Spring!
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