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 […]
Category: Taxation
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 […]
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 […]
Why the $35/Month Increase Is Not Just “Dues” — It’s an Improper Assessment That Requires a 2/3 Vote
The 2025 Annual Meeting Notice includes a proposal that would raise assessments by $35 per month for 2026 and 2027. This is being presented inside the “budget” paragraph — but […]
Comment on 2025 Draft Collection Policy – Submitted for July 9 Board Meeting
To the Board of Directors of the Poudre Overlook HOA, This written comment is submitted in response to the proposed 2025 Collection Policy. As a homeowner, I acknowledge the Board’s […]
RISKY BUSINESS: POHOA Board Proposes Turning Reserves Into Coins & Bullion
At the upcoming December 14 “Annual Homeowners Meeting”, the POHOA Board slipped into the agenda an item that was not previously disclosed at the 11/8/22 meeting when the agenda was […]
SHAMELESS: Board Sneaks 2023 Budget & New Director Vote Agenda in Dark of Night
November 7, 2022 At 8:07pm this evening, Director Ballweber quietly posted the Agenda for the Special Board Meeting (curiously branded as a “rescheduled Meeting” to circumvent self-imposed restrictions on approval […]
Taxation Without Representation: Poudre Overlook PID#30 Raises Taxes $40k Without Proper Notice to Homeowners
The Public Improvement District #30 (PID#30) for Poudre Overlook held a meeting on Friday August 5, 2022. The only clue homeowners got was a sandwich board placed there by Board […]