The Colorado Legislature has fully passed SB23-178 Water-wise Landscaping In Homeowners’ Association Communities. It was signed by the President of the Senate on Thursday 5/4, and the Speaker of the […]
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WATER-WISE HOA: SB23-178 Passes Local Government & Housing Committee Unanimously
Today in the Colorado Senate Local Government & Housing Committee SB23-178 passed a bipartisan vote unanimously. The bill, which has bipartisan sponsors as well, raised several issues that go beyond […]
FEAR FACTOR: POHOA Board Passes Collection Policy Intending Fear & Violating CO Usury Laws
On March 22, 2023, the Poudre Overlook HOA Board met at the City of Fort Collins Senior Center to consider 5 new policies, including a new Collection Policy. Director Clay […]
POLICY UPDATE VOTE: HB22-1137 Compliance or Power Grab?
Finally. After nearly 10 months, Poudre Overlook HOA is on the cusp of coming into compliance with HB22-1137. The question is whether the update is just to move into compliance, […]
DOG FIGHT: POHOA Board Hires Moeller Graf To Change Policies In Advance Of Likely Dog Enforcement Actions
In a clear departure from past POHOA Board practices, an AWAM was actually published without any homeowners having to attempt to pry the document from the Board with a Document […]
SNOW JOB: POHOA Board Denies Volunteer Request to Forward Gift Cards to Homeless Shelter
“When removing snow, it’s important to avoid walking on the snow before it’s been cleared. Doing so can compact the snow and make it harder to remove, creating a slippery […]
RUTHLESS: Petitioners Bungle Motions And Reject Mowery Resignation at Special Meeting
EDITED: January 27, 2023 At the January 25, 2023 Special Meeting of Poudre Overlook HOA, two motions were made to remove Directors Mowery and Flanary per CRS 7-128-108. The third […]
POINT WELL TAKEN: Overcoming “Never Admit You Are Wrong” Attitudes
In Robert’s Rules of order, page 340 of the 12th Edition, the subject of a Point of Order is discussed. When the Chair is challenged by a member for having […]
THE BIG QUESTION: Should Walker Flanary Be Barred For 3 Years?
On January 25, 2023, the POHOA Homeowners will gather, once again, at the Fort Collins Senior Center to consider a Petition that not only calls for the removal of Director […]
HB22-1137 FOOT DRAGGERS: Can Covenants Be Enforced Without Updating HOA Policies?
Poudre Overlook HOA is once again in the middle of a contemplative period where it needs to decide how to enforce certain provisions of the CCRs. The meeting on 1/10/23 […]