President Ballweber also discloses $5k spent on legal fees in January to “go after” homeowner. The Special Homeowner’s Meeting on January 14, 2026 resulted in a 34-9 vote to approve […]
Category: HOA Budget
Poudre Overlook Homeowners: How to Participate If You Can’t Attend the January 14 Meeting
(Why Directed Proxies Matter — and Why a “No” Vote Is the Responsible Choice Right Now) ***JUMP TO BOTTOM OF ARTICLE TO DOWNLOAD BLANK DIRECTED PROXY FOR THE 1/14 MEETING** […]
The Board Has Now Scheduled the Vote — Here’s What Homeowners Need to Know
Over the past several weeks, homeowners have asked reasonable, specific questions about how the upcoming Special Members Meeting would be structured, what exactly would be voted on, and how those […]
DEEPER DIVE: How POHOA’s Finances Went Sideways — And Why It Matters for the Proposed $35/mo Special Assessment
Over the past few weeks, we’ve discussed the upcoming vote on the Board’s proposed $35/month increase (functionally a two-year special assessment). Many homeowners have asked an understandable question: “How did […]
POHOA Money Story: Why This “Dues Increase” / Assessment Feels Wrong
1. We used to handle reserves more clearly. From 2016–2020, our annual reports: It wasn’t perfect, but it was legible and logical. 2. The 2020 Reserve Study said: no special […]
POHOA Community Update: Trash Services, Yard Waste, a Special Assessment, and the Need for a Transparent Homeowner Vote
As POHOA approaches its January meeting, several important issues are emerging at once: These topics affect daily life, homeowner expenses, and even individual contract rights — so it is essential […]
POHOA Governance Case Study & Report Now Available
We have published a comprehensive POHOA Governance Case Study & Report, which examines how the Association’s recent practices align with the Poudre Overlook governing documents and Colorado law. The goal […]
Why I Am Not Running for the POHOA Board This Year: Transparency, Insurance, and Homeowner Risk
Over the past several weeks, homeowners have asked whether I would be running for the open POHOA Board seat this year. After reviewing the financial statements, monitoring the Board’s responses […]
Our Reserve Study Problem Isn’t Debate—It’s Omission
(And a $35/month tweak doesn’t solve a six-figure gap) The gist: We’ve had two “reserve studies” in five years—2021 (by a professional) and 2025 (written in-house). Both omit the stormwater […]
Blog: Why Our Current “Reserve Study” Isn’t Valid—and How to Fix It Fast
Summary: The Association circulated a new “reserve study” in 2025. It lists no author or methodology, shows no Board vote of adoption, and appears to have been led by the […]