2024 Archives
TRAILMARK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, November 19, 2024 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of the Trailmark Metropolitan District (the “District”) Town of Littleton, County of Jefferson State of Colorado, will hold a regular meeting at 6:30 P.M. on, November 19, 2024 at 8490 W TrailMark Pkwy Littleton, CO 80127, also know as South Metro Fire Station 19. for the purpose of conducting such business as may come before the Board. The meeting is open to the public. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TRAILMARK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT By: /s/ COMMUNITY RESOURCE SERVICES OF COLORADO
HOA Annual Meeting – Tuesday, November 12th
GOOD NEWS! We have more than enough proxies! Westwind Management Group is still accepting ballots. Save the date! November 12th, 2024 TrailMark Residents, the annual TrailMark HOA Meeting and Budget Ratification Meeting will be held to discuss the budgets for 2025 on Tuesday, November 12th. The meeting begins at 6:00 pm at Falcon Bluffs Middle School, 8449 S Garrison Street in Littleton. If you want to know where your fees are being spent and managed, please attend the meeting. Call for Proxies To have a quorum (required for the HOA meeting) necessary for ratification we need representation by proxy of a minimum of 82 households! You will receive, in the mail, notice of this meeting with a proxy form and ballot which may be turned in at the annual meeting. If you cannot attend the meeting, please return your proxy and ballot by mail. Every year the HOA struggles to get enough proxies back to meet the quorum requirements set forth in the Governing Documents. If a quorum is not reached, the meeting must be rescheduled and costs the HOA a lot of money as all of the items must be mailed again and additional meetings must be called. Please send back your proxy when you receive it in the mail. Be sure to indicate who you are assigning your proxy to. Do not leave the proxy blank. You may still complete the proxy for quorum only. This means that nobody gets to vote on your behalf, but that your proxy counts towards the quorum requirement for the meeting. If you would like to ensure someone votes on your behalf, you can either assign your vote to a Board member or to someone else in the community. Don’t leave it blank! If you think your neighbor already sent it, they probably didn’t! So please, if you are not going to attend the meeting, send your proxy back. Thank you! Call for Candidates The Annual Meeting also means that Board elections are coming up. Please contact the Property Manager at Westwind Management Group (https://www.trailmark.org/management-company.html) if you are interested in running for a position on the Board of Directors. The deadline for bios to be included in the mailed packets was September 10th. People can still submit their interest for inclusion on the ballot but it will not include a bio. More information about Board duties is included in the newsletter and on the website, and will be included with the items mailed to you and posted on the TrailMark website prior to the meeting. Election Season As election season is upon us, it is time to remind TrailMark homeowners and residents of TrailMark’s signage rules: TrailMark Homeowners Association cannot prohibit the placement of political signs on property which is owned by a resident of the HOA or in the window of a unit. A political sign is defined as a sign that carries a message intended to influence the outcome of an election, including supporting or opposing the election of a candidate, the recall of a public official, or the passage of a ballot issue. Any political sign shall not be on display earlier than 45 days before an election and shall be removed no later than 7 days after an election. The political sign may be no larger than thirty-six by forty-eight inches in size. Each home or unit may only have one (1) sign per political office or ballot issue that is contested in an upcoming election. Please adhere to these rules to avoid a covenant violation. Reference: CCIOA (C.R.S 38-33.3106.5(1)(C)) – (Colorado Common Interest Ownership Act) Common Questions about running for the Board of Directors for the TrailMark Homeowners Association Q: What are my duties on the Board? A: The Board is responsible for maintaining and honoring the Declarations, Bylaws, and Design Review Guidelines of the community. The Board reviews/approves all contracts for work done in the common area. The Board receives emails from residents who voice concerns, complaints and/or ideas. The Board is responsible for holding homeowners accountable to the standards set in the covenants. The Board is responsible for the financial state of the Association in which they set dues, approve all invoices, and maintain a balanced budget. The Board is ultimately responsible for the trash contract, social events, maintenance and upkeep of Association property, and all things administrative (insurance, reserve study, etc.). Each Board member is assigned a committee for which they are the liaison between the Board and that committee. In this capacity, the Board member attends committee meetings and advises the Board on on-going committee activities. The Board currently meets every other month, in the odd number months, on the evening of the 2nd Tuesday. Q: What are the qualifications for being on the Board? A: As outlined in the Association Bylaws: “A Director may be any natural person and need not be an Owner of a Lot within the Community Area; provided, however, that upon the expiration of the Declarant’s Control Period, at least a majority of the Directors shall be Owners…” It is important to keep in mind that the qualifications to be a Director and the qualifications to vote vary. To cast a vote for Association issues, the Lot for which the vote is being cast must be in good standing, that is, no outstanding fines or dues are allowed, in order to vote. Q: How much time does it take to be on the Board? A: Typically, Board members spend about 1-10 hours each week dealing with HOA items: emails; phone calls; visits from neighbors; reviewing and overseeing contracts; performing site visits; attending various meetings with agencies such as City of Littleton, JEFFCO, SSPR and/or fielding and responding to issues presented by these entities; provides guidance to our committees; etc. During the week when there is a Board meeting, the time spent on HOA issues is approximately 15-20 hours to facilitate meeting preparation and meeting attendance. Q: How long is my term on the Board? And are there term limits? A: Terms are 2-years in length. This is to ensure not all five Board members change at once, to allow consistency in governance. There are no term limits for how many times a person can sit on the Board.
ANNUAL HOA BOARD MEETING
Tuesday, November 12th 5:30 pm – Early check-in 6:00 pm – Annual HOA Board Meeting Falcon Bluffs Middle School, 8449 S Garrison St, Littleton The 2024 Annual HOA Meeting is Tuesday, November 12th. Early check-in is at 5:30 pm, followed by the meeting at 6:00 p.m. The annual meeting will be held in person at Falcon Bluffs Middle School in Littleton. PLEASE NOTE: Falcon Bluffs is doing some concrete replacement and has quite a bit of yellow caution tape near the front entrance. Everyone will still be able to get in through the front doors. Please park in the south (left) lot, as always, and use caution around the construction area. The HOA will ratify the 2025 HOA budget as well as present the Board of Director candidates for the HOA. There are three (3) positions open on the Board this year. If you are interested in running for the Board, please contact the property manager at Westwind Management Group – https://www.trailmark.org/management-company/ The HOA board election will take place at this meeting. According to our CCR’s, your current HOA dues must be paid in full in order for your vote to count. Please make sure your HOA dues are up to date. A mailing with the meeting notice, 2025 budget, a self-nomination form, the proxy and the ballot was sent out in mid-October. If you did not receive yours, please contact Westwind. Proxies and ballots may be mailed back to Westwind in the envelope that was provided, or you can email it, or fax it to 303-369-0007. GOOD NEWS! We have more than enough proxies! Westwind Management Group is still accepting ballots. The HOA needs volunteers to process and count ballots. In order to volunteer, you may not be related or affiliated with any of the HOA candidates running for a Board position. If you wish to help with this process, please contact the property manager at Westwind Management Group –https://www.trailmark.org/management-company/ Annual Meeting Agenda All are welcome to attend the annual meeting.
The TrailMark Annual HOA Meeting is this Tuesday, November 12th
Still have a ballot? You can email it to TrailMark@westwindmanagement.com by Monday, November 11th at 5:00 pm. You can fax it to 303-369-0007 by Monday, November 11th at 5:00 pm. You can bring it to the Annual HOA Meeting on Tuesday, November 12th at 6:00 pm. It’s too late to mail your ballot. We’ve received our quota of proxies, but you are still welcome to turn yours in. Meeting information – https://www.trailmark.org/hoa-board-meeting/
Republic Update: No Delay this week
November 12th is a regular garbage and recycling pick-up day. No delay due to the Veterans Day holiday.
TrailMark Monthly Newsletter
The November issue of the TrailMark Newsletter has been emailed out to the TrailMark community. It can be viewed online at: https://www.trailmark.org/newsletter/. If you didn’t receive your email copy, please sign up here to join the email list: https://www.trailmark.org/email-sign-up/. If you are signed up and still did not receive your issue, please email the communications committee at: communications@trailmark.org.
Survey #2 – Littleton Root & Renew – Parks, Open Space, and Trails Vision Plan
Root and Renew, Littleton’s parks, open space, and trails vision plan, is being developed to guide investment decisions related to parks, open space, and trail improvements in Littleton. The consultant team working with Root and Renew has asked us to spread the word about their final virtual survey. It will be closing on October 28th. Take Survey Here (Scroll down to the box that says “Next” to begin the survey.) If you have any questions – please reach out to Andrea Vaughn at avaughn@littletongov.org.
Common Area Committee update (CAC)
According to South Suburban Parks & Recreation, they will be addressing their irrigation system surrounding the pond, and on both sides of the trail, beginning in November. After the irrigation has been restored, LCS will be replacing the trees and bushes around the shed by the Fire Station! 2023 Image by Google Maps
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Alternative Options to Disposing Leaves
October 15, 2024 Dear TrailMark Residents, Since it’s fall, here are some alternative resources for those nagging leaves on the ground. This may alleviate some extra space in your trash cans. The two links below show where TrailMark residents can be more “green,” and save trash can space for real trash. Link 1 The City of Littleton and the City of Englewood have partnered to bring you an exciting and eco-friendly event this fall – the Fall Leaf Collection Event. Join us in a collaborative effort to keep our communities clean and green from October 28 to November 8, 2024.
https://www.littletonco.gov/Government/CityServices/GreenEnvironmental-Programs/Fall-Leaf-Collection-Event Link 2 These Slash drop-off locations operate Thursday through Sunday, from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., unless otherwise posted. Please arrive no later than 3:30 p.m. to the drop-off site as the unloading process takes about 30 minutes. https://www.jeffco.us/2493/SlashCollection#:~:text=Drop%2Doff%20Schedule,process%20takes%20about%2030%20minutes A third way takes a little more effort but also helps. I have successfully called local small farms to drop off leaves for mulching. They just ask for no dog poop, trash, or pine needles (it makes mulch too acidic and it won’t break down). Thank you, Ken Colaizzi, President TrailMark HOA Littleton, CO 80127 president@trailmark.org https://www.trailmark.org
Republic Update: No Delay October 15th
October 15th is a regular garbage and recycling pick-up day. No delay due to the Columbus Day holiday.
REMINDER: Optional 2nd Trash Can delivery date is Monday, October 14th
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Chili Cook-Off Raised $1353 for Fallen Firefighters
October 13, 2024 Dear TrailMark Residents, Emotionally, I want to extend a huge thank you to all of you who participated in Lori Ross’ 4th Annual TrailMark Chili Cook-Off to benefit the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (https://www.firehero.org/). Like usual, several TrailMark families brought their award winning chili recipes for all of us to taste and indulge. I know several folks said they ate too much!! Awards were given to the winners of the red chili, green chili, and white chili categories. This year’s fan favorite was a fantastic green chili made by JR Hoffschneider. Congratulations to all the winners!! The Board would like to extend a very warm thank you to Lori Ross for organizing this honorable event. TrailMark residents proudly donated $1353 to the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation. Your donations sincerely help many families who recently lost their loved firefighter in the line of duty. Each of those firefighters will have their name inscribed in the NFFF memorial in Emmitsburg, Maryland. Just know that when those families visit Emmitsburg to see their loved one’s name on the NFFF wall, you in fact helped pay for many of those families to grasp some peace and closure at a time of great loss. Special thanks also goes out to our local South Metro Fire Station #19 as the firefighters came to help judge the chilis, and let the kids play on their cool firetruck. Also, thank you to all of the volunteers who helped Lori Ross put this event together. What a remarkable event to bring our community together and also help all of those firefighters’ families pay tribute to their fallen firefighter who unselfishly gave the ultimate sacrifice of their life to keep each of us safe. Until next year, please continue to thank all of our firefighters for the dangerous job they withstand every day. TrailMark appreciates and honors all of our firefighters, as they are REAL heroes with red and blue sirens! Respectfully, Ken Colaizzi, President TrailMark HOA Littleton, CO 80127 president@trailmark.org https://www.trailmark.org
4th ANNUAL TRAILMARK CHILI COOK OFF
To support the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation Saturday, October 12th 4:30 pm Hogback Hill Park in TrailMark ENTER YOUR CHILI HERE – https://form.jotform.com/rosslori1914/4thAnnualChiliCookoff. Participation in this event is limited to TrailMark residents and their friends, family or invited guests. Please be sure to include your name as a resident or include the name of the TrailMark resident who invited you to enter. Enter by October 11th. Judging the chili entries will once again be done by our very own Station #19 firefighters. In the event that they get called to an emergency, back-up judges have been selected. Toppings such as cheese, sour cream and jalapenos will be provided for chili tasters but the judges will be making their decision without the use of toppings and based on merit alone. A winner will be selected in each of the 4 categories: (1) traditional red chili, (2) green chili, (3) non-traditional chili such as white chicken chili, veggie chili, elk chili, etc. and (4) fan favorite. The fan-favorite category will be voted on by all of the “tasters” at the event. Each of the 4 winners will get a $50 Amazon gift card and an engraved keepsake cutting board. All are invited to come and “taste” chili so please invite family, friends and neighbors to eat and to vote. A recommended donation amount is requested in order to buy tickets for tasting but donations of any amount are welcome. All donations will be given to the National Fire Fighters Foundation. In addition to chili, rolls from Texas Roadhouse, waters, and dessert will be provided. You are also welcome to bring your own beverages. Tables and chairs will be provided. Bring your phone for voting! Hosted and sponsored by Lori Ross, REVV Real Estate
4th ANNUAL TRAILMARK CHILI COOK OFF
Saturday, October 12th 4:30 pm Hogback Hill Park in TrailMark Deadline to enter your chili is today, October 11th More information – https://www.trailmark.org/chili-cook-off/
SAVE THE DATE!
TrailMark’s 4th Annual Chili Cook-off – Saturday, October 12, 2024 Enter your chili here –https://form.jotform.com/rosslori1914/4thAnnualChiliCookoff …or come just for the tasting.
Big thanks to mulch distribution volunteers
THANK YOU to: Heather, Sandy, Lisa, Kristen, Keith, Patrick, Jim, Dave, Phil, Dennis and Ken for facilitating the community mulching efforts!!!!!!! We appreciate YOU!!!!!!!! Mary Kreeger, chair TrailMark HOA Common Area Committee
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CAC Wood Chip Distribution #4
CAC needs your help AGAIN – Please come and help the Common Area Committee with further distribution of wood chips to re-beautify TrailMark! Steve (aka John Deere) will be there! 🚜 Bring rakes, shovels, pitchforks, gloves, wheel barrels and pickup trucks! Those who are sensitive to mulch dust may also want to bring a facemask. We will provide drinks and snacks! We are meeting Saturday, October 12th, 9:00 am at the shed by the fire station.
LAST CALL – Please mail your blue Proxies and pink Ballots ASAP!!
GOOD NEWS! We have more than enough proxies! Westwind Management Group is still accepting ballots. October 11, 2024 Dear TrailMark Residents, This is a friendly reminder that the Annual Meeting packets were mailed out on October 1st. The Board requests that you please mail your pink ballots and blue proxies back to Westwind Management ASAP. All mailed ballots and proxies need to be received by November 11, 2024 at 5:00 pm. WE NEED AT LEAST 80 PROXIES! There will be a drawing the night of the Annual Meeting where we randomly draw one Proxy out of a box, and the winner will win a donated gift card from the Starbucks at Chatfield and Wadsworth. You are welcome to turn in your pink ballot and blue proxy at the Annual meeting on November 12th at 6:00 pm at Falcon Bluffs Middle School Library (2nd Floor) located at 8449 S Garrison St Littleton, CO 80128. Early check in is at 5:30 p.m. Thank you, Ken Colaizzi, President TrailMark HOA Littleton, CO 80127 president@trailmark.org https://www.trailmark.org
Find local events easily on the TrailMark Calendar
Looking for something fun to do? TrailMark’s Calendar is full of events for the upcoming holidays. Visit the website calendar to view events in TrailMark, Littleton and surrounding areas. If you have an event that you would like to add, please send it to communications@trailmark.org for publication consideration.* *Events will most likely be considered if they are free to the TrailMark community, or they benefit local non-profit organizations.
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Stage 2 Fire Ban in Effect
October 9, 2024 – Due to ongoing dry conditions and elevated fire danger, the City of Littleton has issued a Stage 2 fire ban, effective immediately. Stage 2 ban means no open burning, including in fire pits, outdoor fireplaces, wood-fueled smokers, or chimineas. No fireworks are permitted. Allowed activities include the use of gas-fueled stoves and grills, charcoal grills, gas-fueled fire pits, and indoor fireplaces, and wood burning stoves. Electric smokers are allowed. The Stage 2 ban will remain in effect until further notice. Click here to read the City of Littleton’s Stage 2 Fire Ban codes: https://ow.ly/AJ2450TI3J8 Source: Littleton, CO – Government Facebook page
Wood Chip Distribution – URGENT!
We need more people, pickup trucks, wheel barrows, rakes and shovels!!! TrailMark Parkway between Dover and Everett Happening NOW!
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CAC Wood Chip Distribution #3 & #4
CAC needs your help AGAIN – Please come and help the Common Area Committee with further distribution of wood chips to re-beautify TrailMark! Steve (aka John Deere) will be there! 🚜 Bring rakes, shovels, pitchforks, gloves, wheel barrels and pickup trucks! Those who are sensitive to mulch dust may also want to bring a facemask. We will provide drinks and snacks! We are meeting Saturday, October 5th & Saturday, October 12th, 10:00 am at the shed by the fire station.
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Please mail your Blue Proxy and Pink HOA Ballot back ASAP
GOOD NEWS! We have more than enough proxies! Westwind Management Group is still accepting ballots. October 3, 2024 Dear TrailMark Residents, Each of you will be receiving your Annual Meeting packet in the mail soon. When reviewing the packet, we need you to please fill out and return the BLUE PROXY, and the PINK BALLOT. Please use the return envelope to send your BLUE PROXY and PINK BALLOT back to Westwind. You will need to place a first class stamp on the envelope. You also have the option of hand-delivering your proxy and ballot at the beginning of our Annual Meeting at Falcon Bluffs Middle School (8449 S Garrison St.) on November 12th, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. in the library. The BLUE PROXY is used so we can vote to ratify our 2025 HOA budget during the Annual meeting. Our bylaws require that we receive at least 10%, which is 80 proxies, by the night of our Annual Meeting on November 12th. During this year’s Annual meeting, we are going to place all received proxies into a box and draw one of the proxies out of the box. The lucky winner will receive a Starbucks gift card, compliments of the Starbucks at Chatfield and Wadsworth. Thank you to Starbucks for donating the gift card! The PINK BALLOT lists all 5 homeowners who are running for a 2-year term (2024-2026) to be a volunteer as one of your HOA Board of Directors. There are 5 candidates, and we need you to please only select NOT MORE than 3 candidates. To better familiarize yourself with all 5 candidates, their candidate platforms are printed on the back of the opening letter on white paper. Ballots may not be reproduced. Reproduced ballots will be considered null and void. Ballots with votes for more than 3 candidates will be considered null and void. Again, choose only 3 candidates. Please return your PINK BALLOT and BLUE PROXY ASAP. All mailed proxies and ballots need to be received by 5:00 p.m. on November 11, 2024. Good luck to all 5 candidates running for the HOA Board. We sincerely appreciate your cooperation. Thank you, Ken Colaizzi, President TrailMark HOA Littleton, CO 80127 president@trailmark.org https://www.trailmark.org
Stage 1 Fire Ban in Effect
October 3, 2024 – Due to ongoing dry conditions and elevated fire danger, the City of Littleton has issued a Stage 1 fire ban, effective immediately. Stage 1 ban means no recreational or open burning. Small recreational fires are allowed at developed picnic sites in fixed permanent metal fire pits. Other allowed uses include charcoal grills, tiki torches, chimineas, portable fireplaces, or patio fire pits where allowed by code. Further allowed uses include gas-fueled stoves and grills, charcoal grills, gas-fueled fire pits, indoor fireplaces, and wood burning stoves. Electric smokers are allowed. The Stage 1 ban will remain in effect until further notice. Click here to read the City of Littleton’s code regarding Stage 1 fire restrictions: https://ow.ly/fOSY50TCxUu Source: Littleton, CO – Government Facebook page
Assessments due October 1st
The next HOA Assessments are due October 1st. More information can be found on our Pay Assessment Fees page. If you have any questions, please email TrailMark@westwindmanagement.com.
TrailMark Monthly Newsletter
The October issue of the TrailMark Newsletter has been emailed out to the TrailMark community. It can be viewed online at: https://www.trailmark.org/newsletter/. If you didn’t receive your email copy, please sign up here to join the email list: https://www.trailmark.org/email-sign-up/. If you are signed up and still did not receive your issue, please email the communications committee at: communications@trailmark.org.
From the CAC
We are trying to organize another “mulch distribution” date to participate in! We will send out a blast when we come up with the date(s)!
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Trash and fall yard waste
September 26, 2024 Dear TrailMark Residents, Recently a homeowner sent the Board some questions regarding fall yard waste and our TrailMark trash policy. Since the Board feels that this is helpful information for all residents, we wanted to post this for everyone to read. There are many tips and suggestions, as well as our trash policy, in this article. Thank you for your email concerning trash. I’m not certain that you were at our last September 10th HOA meeting. If not, I believe you are asking similar questions to a couple other homeowners at our last meeting. You are correct that all trash and recycling, per our trash policy, must fit inside all trash and/or recycle cans. Bags and boxes of trash are not permitted outside of the trash and recycle cans, per our policy. On July 11th, 2019, our HOA Board at that time passed our TrailMark Trash Policy – (https://www.trailmark.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/hoa_trashpolicy_20190711.pdf). This is posted to the TrailMark website, www.TrailMark.org. In addition, bags and boxes of trash are not permitted, per our trash contract, either. All trash companies are requiring their drivers to lift the trash and/or recycle cans with the armatures that pick up the trash cans. Unfortunately, several drivers have been hurt in the past trying to lift heavy bags and almost every trash company has strictly prohibited their drivers from picking up bags due to workman’s comp claims. I think you’re also asking what you can do with the extra yard waste that most homeowners compile during the fall months. If I’m correct, I’d like to relay some of the suggestions and answers that were discussed at our last HOA meeting on September 10th. What can I do with my excess yard waste during the fall months? 1. Fill your personal trash can as much as you can each week. 2. Save the extra bags of leaves or yard waste in your garage or behind your wing fence so you can gradually get rid of them each week in your trash can until they are all gone. 3. Ask a nearby neighbor if they have extra room in their can to dispose of extra yard waste. You usually will find a neighbor who can help. For example, my neighbors across the street from me are retired and when I helped put out their trash today, I noticed that they only had one bag of trash in their 96 gallon trash can. 4. Several folks at the September HOA meeting mentioned that they never fill their cans weekly. They suggested that residents who are looking to get rid of extra trash make a Facebook post on Monday asking if any neighbors have extra room to dispose of some extra bags in their cans. Again, most neighbors in TrailMark will help and let you drop a bag or two. 5. I’m not sure if you filled out the request for a second trash can from Republic Services as it was advertised from August 20th to September 16th on the TrailMark website and the HOA Facebook page. If you did request that additional can, it will be delivered on October 14th. (https://www.trailmark.org/optional-2nd-trash-can-delivery-date-is-october-14th/) 6. If you did not request the additional trash can from Republic by September 16th, and you would still like an additional can outside of the September 16th deadline, Republic Services will contract with you directly for $60 a year, by calling 303-286-1200. 7. A few years ago, I was having some difficulty with the many bags of leaves I was raking through the month of October. I think my friends were tired of me nagging that I always had to go home and rake leaves. One of those days, my friend recommended that I borrow his leaf mulcher/vacuum. I’m not sure if you are familiar with these autumn wonders, but I’d like to share with you what I bought. Buying this leaf mulcher/vacuum saved me a tremendous amount of time and decreased my usual 10 bags of leaves down to 2 bags of leaves. So, if you are interested, here’s a link to the Toro leaf mulcher that has become my saving grace this time of year. 8. Another resident at our most recent HOA meeting shared that he has one of the biggest yards in TrailMark. He said that he composts some of his leaves that he picks up. 9. Another resident mentioned that he gathers up his many bags of leaves and takes them to the dump once all the leaves are done falling. He said he just makes one trip a year and gets rid of them. I guess the dump is always an option as well. I hope these suggestions help answer the question you presented. Please know that our Board also secured a FREE dumpster day for our residents in 2025, 2026, and 2027. We don’t know the exact date yet for 2025, but once we do, we will post it on the TrailMark website and HOA Facebook page. Again, thank you for your email and we sure appreciate you contacting the Board. Many thanks, Ken Colaizzi, President TrailMark HOA Littleton, CO 80127 president@trailmark.org https://www.trailmark.org
2024 HOA Board of Directors election, candidate platforms
September 24, 2024 Dear TrailMark Residents, As many of you know, we are hitting that time of year where we are having another HOA Board of Directors election. The Board advertised the call for candidates in July 2024. This year, we have 3 seats up for election. You will get to vote for your choice of 3 of the candidates. Five of our fellow neighbors have thrown their self-nominations into the ring to be considered as HOA Board of Directors. If elected, candidates will serve on the volunteer HOA Board from November 2024 to November 2026. Below are the platforms of the five potential candidates who are running for the 3 open seats on the HOA Board of Directors. Westwind Management will be mailing our Annual Meeting packets to each home on or around October 1st, 2024. When you receive your Annual Meeting packet, we need residents to fill out the blue proxy and the pink HOA Board of Directors ballot and mail it back to Westwind Management. Mailed proxies and ballots must be received by 5:00 p.m. on November 11th, 2024. Only one proxy and one ballot is allowed to be submitted per address! (Please view the “HOA Annual Meeting” page for an explanation about proxies.) If you normally submit your proxy and ballot at our November Annual Meeting, you are still permitted to bring your (Blue) proxy and (Pink) ballot to the November 12th HOA Meeting. To make counting the proxies and ballots more efficient, the Board and Management company suggest that you mail your proxy and ballot to Westwind Management by November 4th, 2024 so it will be received by 5:00 pm on November 11th. GOOD NEWS! We have more than enough proxies! Westwind Management Group is still accepting ballots. Below are your 2024 HOA Board of Directors candidate platforms, in alphabetical order by first name. DAVE (DAVID) SOULE For the past 5 years, I have had the privilege of being a resident and homeowner in TrailMark, and I have cherished every moment in this unique and beautiful community. My wife and I, high school sweethearts, recently celebrated our 52nd wedding anniversary. We are blessed with three grown children and five wonderful grandchildren, who are spread out across Colorado, Tennessee, and California. I proudly served our country in the US Navy in a naval air patrol squadron, and I am now retired after a 47- year career as an engineer with a Fortune 200 company, where I worked on motion control sealing systems for aerospace, medical and automotive applications. Earlier this year, I stepped in to fill a vacancy at TrailMark HOA Board when a previous member relocated out of state. I have found this role both challenging and rewarding, and I am eager to continue serving to ensure that our neighborhood remains one of the most desirable places to live in Colorado. My extensive life experience positions me well for this volunteer role, and I’m committed to maintaining the high standard that makes our community special. I am always open to hear diverse perspectives on the issues that affect us all. I ask for your vote to help preserve the paradise we all call “home.” JR HOFFSCHNEIDER I have 15+ years in a variety of management positions in different industries. Currently in charge of creating budgets and schedules for construction projects valued up to $15 million dollars. I would like to join the Board of Directors To provide a fresh perspective and give back to the community we have lived in for the last 8 years. PHIL KINNEY Four years as a member of the TrailMark HOA Board of Directors. I have an MBA from Duke University. I am an original Homeowner of the TrailMark Community (20+ years). I would like to be on the Board because I find working with the TrailMark Board of Directors to be personally rewarding and has educated me as to the requirements of a well-run Board. The Board of Directors makes sure that all covenants are adhered to and therefore maintains a beautiful and valuable asset. Our covenants keep the value of everyone’s assets. TONYA SLOAN I am the current Secretary of the HOA Board and would like to run for re-election for the next term. We have lived in the TrailMark community for 4 years and love the community, environment, neighbors, and people. I have served on the HOA Board for the last two years and feel I have just gotten started. The current Board members work together very well, and we are making a lot of progress on keeping our community beautiful and modern. I would like to continue my work on the Board and am seeking your vote to make this a reality. My professional background is establishing policies, business practices and processes that build efficiency and consistency. In my role I must maintain an open and collaborative mind and know that my skills are benefiting the community. In my personal life I like to do anything outdoors and love visiting with my neighbors on a regular basis. Thank you for your consideration and I look forward to the many years we will reside in the community. TRACY SCHERR I have a bachelor’s degree in science and communication. I am a University of Florida Graduate, Dean’s list. I am a Project Manager with over 20 years of experience. I would like to be on the board of Directors to ensure that HOA always has the best interest of the community in mind. Honestly, transparency and to ensure well collectively do what is best for the entire Community as a whole. Please watch for your Annual Meeting packet to arrive in your mailbox in early October. Campaign season is now officially under way. Good luck to all five candidates! Sincerely, Ken Colaizzi, President TrailMark HOA Littleton, CO 80127 president@trailmark.org https://www.trailmark.org
Optional 2nd Trash Can delivery date is October 14th
September 23, 2024 Dear TrailMark Residents, Our Board has had many back and forth discussions with Republic Trash Service over the past two weeks. We’ve been trying to narrow down the exact date of delivery for the optional 2nd trash cans that will be delivered to those who completed the request form by September 16th, 2024. Unfortunately, there were quite a few folks who left out some missing information on the form (such as complete addresses, etc.) which has delayed the completion of this task. Republic is finalizing the errors that were submitted by these homeowners so they will still get their requested optional 2nd trash cans. Republic has promised the delivery of the optional 2nd trash cans on Monday, October 14th, 2024. If for some reason you do not receive your optional 2nd trash can on October 14th, and you filled out the Republic form by September 16th, then please call Republic’s customer service number at 303-286-1200. Thank you, Ken Colaizzi, President TrailMark HOA Littleton, CO 80127 president@trailmark.org https://www.trailmark.org
HOA sends Thank You to South Suburban Parks and Recreation
September 20, 2024 Will, Michelle, Andy and Cullen, I can’t thank all of you enough for opening this GORGEOUS TrailMark Park playground today. I just stopped by and there are tons of kids up here playing, giggling and having the time of their lives. Parents are equally as happy. The quality of equipment and installation of everything is top notch. Thank you so much for spoiling our neighborhood. To say we’re thrilled is an understatement!! It’s absolutely breathtaking. I know Michelle had stopped services for our United Porta Potty, but please get a new one delivered and in service ASAP.
Thank you again for a job well done. All of us in TrailMark sincerely appreciate the updated playground!
Bravo!! Thank you, Ken Colaizzi, President TrailMark HOA Littleton, CO 80127 president@trailmark.org https://www.trailmark.org
TrailMark Park expected to open Friday, September 20th
September 18, 2024 Dear TrailMark Residents, Exciting news TrailMark kids and families!! According to South Suburban Parks and Recreation’s “Gameplan” link (https://gameplan.ssprd.org/trailmark-park-playground-improvements) kids should be able to try out the new TrailMark playground this coming Friday, September 20th. TrailMark families have been anticipating the 5 months of construction for a spectacular remodel to our neighborhood playground. I think everyone will be pleased with the new equipment, concrete and parking lot. Although it was a long wait, all of us in TrailMark would like to thank South Suburban Parks and Recreation for updating and refreshing the playground. Go check it out this weekend! Kids, remember to go home for dinner as parents don’t want you swinging all day. I look forward to seeing many of your happy faces this weekend at TrailMark Park! Sincerely, Ken Colaizzi, President TrailMark HOA Littleton, CO 80127 president@trailmark.org https://www.trailmark.org
TRAILMARK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, September 17, 2024 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of the Trailmark Metropolitan District(the “District”)Town of Littleton, County of Jefferson State of Colorado, will hold a regular meeting at 6:30 P.M. on, September 17, 2024 at 8490 W TrailMark Pkwy Littleton, CO 80127, also know as South Metro Fire Station 19. for the purpose of conducting such business as may come before the Board. Agenda The meeting is open to the public. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TRAILMARK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT By: /s/ COMMUNITY RESOURCE SERVICES OF COLORADO
HOA unveils electronic DRC Home Improvement Request Form
September 17, 2024 Dear TrailMark Residents, During the September 10th HOA meeting, the Board unveiled our new electronic DRC Home Improvement Request Form, https://www.trailmark.org/home-improvement-request-form/ For years, homeowners have begged current and past HOA Boards to create and implement a digital DRC Home Improvement Request Form. Vice President Arwen Vaughan deserves a huge round of applause for spearheading and creating such a user friendly form. When planning your upcoming outdoor home improvement projects, please try using the electronic DRC Home Improvement Request Form and see how easy it is to use. For the time being, the Board and DRC is allowing homeowners to use either the new electronic form, or the traditional PDF form that needs to be printed out and filled out by homeowners. We feel that most homeowners will appreciate and love the electronic form. Please remember that all outdoor home improvement projects do require written approval from the DRC prior to starting your project. Again, a big thanks goes out to Vice President Arwen Vaughan and DRC Chair JT Bergstrom for working together to bring the electronic DRC Home Improvement Request Form to life. Many thanks, Ken Colaizzi, President TrailMark HOA Littleton, CO 80127 president@trailmark.org https://www.trailmark.org
PLEASE NOTE:
The Annual Meeting is coming up in November. We need people to return the proxies that are mailed to them, so please be on the lookout for a mailing with the meeting notice, 2025 budget, and proxy.
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TRAILMARK MOVIE NIGHT AT THE PARK – featuring “Ferdinand”
Saturday, September 7th The movie starts at dusk Hogback Hill Park Come early to find a spot before it’s dark. Be sure to dress warmly and bring blankets! Popcorn and waters provided! Hosted by Lori Ross of Revv Real Estate Brokers. Movie sponsored by Lori Ross. Popcorn sponsored by Ken Colaizzi of Secure-all Security Doors.
FOOD TRUCK THURSDAY
Thursday, September 5th 5:00-7:30 pm South Field Way near TrailMark Park (map) FOOD TRUCKS: Sizzle – https://www.sizzlefoodtruck.com/ HipPOPs – https://hippops.com/ All trucks offer walk-up ordering. If trucks offer online ordering, it will be available when service begins. Please respect those who live on that street. If garbage cans are full, please bring your trash home. Food truck selections subject to change. Due to weather and other circumstances, events may be canceled. Please check trailmark.org for cancellation information. Food trucks provided by Hand to Mouth (Instagram @h2mdenver)
Republic Update: Garbage pick-up delayed due to Labor Day holiday
Garbage and recycling pick-up is delayed from Tuesday, September 3rd to Wednesday, September 4th due to the Labor Day holiday.
TrailMark Monthly Newsletter
The September issue of the TrailMark Newsletter has been emailed out to the TrailMark community. It can be viewed online at: https://www.trailmark.org/newsletter/. If you didn’t receive your email copy, please sign up here to join the email list: https://www.trailmark.org/email-sign-up/. If you are signed up and still did not receive your issue, please email the communications committee at: communications@trailmark.org.
Reminder:
Please trim low-hanging branches which might impede pedestrian traffic on our sidewalks.
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Found: Water Bottle and Watch
WATER BOTTLE AND WATCH FOUND after the 8/25 concert, near the face painting booth/pavilion. Contact president@trailmark.org to claim.
Darling Revival Rocks TrailMark
August 25, 2024 Dear TrailMark Residents, Our final concert of 2024 was a smashing hit tonight. Rachel Amidei and her band “Darling Revival” struck the chords of many residents as they sang lots of memorable songs from Fleetwood Mac, Johnny Cash, Garth Brooks, Shania Twain and many more. Thankfully, Mother Nature made it a gorgeous night to enjoy the music and our beautiful scenery. Even two hawks flew to the music as they circled in flight over the park. The last concert was memorable as families enjoyed Slife’s Devil Dogs, face painting and bouncy houses. The face painters are so talented and bring lots of smiles to so many kids! Thank you again for attending the concert tonight and visiting with your fellow neighbors. The Board enjoys and values the camaraderie that Summer concerts bring to each of us in TrailMark. Our Social Committee will be getting together in early 2025 to plan next year’s concerts. A special thanks goes out to our Social Committee Co-Chairs, Lori Ross and Deahna Visscher, for planning this year’s concerts. All of us in TrailMark appreciates the Social Committee’s endeavors. Sincerely, Ken Colaizzi, President TrailMark HOA Littleton, CO 80127 president@trailmark.org https://www.trailmark.org
CONCERT IN THE PARK #3
DARLING REVIVAL Sunday, August 25th 5:30-7:30 pm Hogback Hill Park Relax with your neighbors and enjoy the scenery while listening to music from a good local band. Bring your picnic basket, lawn chairs and outdoor blankets and settle in! Or, enjoy food available to purchase from the food truck. There will be a bounce house for the kids! Food Truck: Slife’s Devil Dogs – https://www.facebook.com/slifesdevildogs Please remember to leave no trace and put trash in the receptacles by the basketball court. If you have lost or found items, please contact the Social Committee at social@trailmark.org.
Republic Trash Q&A as of August 23, 2024, satire version
August 23, 2024 Dear TrailMark Residents, As we all know, the past two weeks have been a bumpy roller coaster ride with the changing out of our trash and recycle cans. Please know that your volunteer HOA Board has been just as frustrated as many of you with all of these Republic trash and recycle changes. The word CONFUSED best describes what we’ve all been through on this Republic toter swap for TrailMark. On August 20th, our Board worked cooperatively with Republic Services and asked that they post a letter on their stationary in an attempt to clarify our issues. After reading Republic’s August 20th document, there were some additional questions emailed to the Board. We’d like to answer these questions before our next upcoming trash/recycle day on August 27th. To lighten up the topic, and give all of us a dose of laughter in a time of stressful trash and recycle can talk, the Board created a funny Republic Trash Q&A quiz below of the most current trash/recycle bin questions. We hope the multiple choice options will make you giggle and give you some much needed humor. Please note that the “CORRECT” answers are the very last answers in each segment. QUESTION #1: On August 27th, can I still use my non-Republic, also known as homeowner-owned trash/recycle bin for disposing trash and/or recycling? A. Why not, I’ve used this can for 19 years. B. Duh, the trash company picks up every type of can – I’m not doing this change thing. C. But Jerry’s sister’s aunt’s cousin on Facebook said I could. D. YES, 8/27 IS THE VERY LAST DAY I CAN USE MY PERSONAL NON-REPUBLIC TRASH/RECYCLE CAN. ALL TRASH/RECYCLE CANS THAT ARE NOT BLUE REPUBLIC TRASH CANS WILL NOT BE EMPTIED AFTER 8/27. QUESTION #2: On August 27th, will Republic Services haul away my non-Republic, also known as homeowner-owned, trash/recycle can, whether or not I post a sign on it that says “REMOVE AS TRASH?“ A. Our trashman has taken everything we’ve always put out for 20 years – so heck yah! B. The customer service agent at Republic said they would take it because my trash can stinks! C. Bruh, why is this so difficult? It’s just a trash can. D. SADLY NO. REPUBLIC STATED THIS WEEK THAT THEY WILL NOT HAUL AWAY ANY OTHER HOMEOWNER OWNED OR NON-REPUBLIC TRASH/RECYCLE CANS (INCLUDING GFL, ALPINE, HOME DEPOT, LOWES, OSCAR THE GROUCH STYLE, WASTE MANAGEMENT, ETC.) EVEN IF IT HAS A SIGN ON IT THAT SAYS “REMOVE AS TRASH.” REMEMBER, YOU CAN USE YOUR NON-REPUBLIC CANS ONE LAST TIME ON 8/27, BUT REPUBLIC WILL NOT HAUL THEM AWAY ON 8/27. QUESTION #3: How do I dispose of my old non-Republic trash/recycle can after trash day on 8/27? A. Hope and pray that a really cool TrailMark hawk will fly down to my curb on 8/27 and fly it out of TrailMark for me. B. Pray that there is such a thing as a trash/recycle can pirate thief. C. Do nothing, the can will disappear on its own like all of my other precious garbage does when I put it at the curb. D. DELIVER IT TO A FRIEND OR RELATIVE OUTSIDE OF TRAILMARK WHO NEEDS AN EXTRA CAN, CUT IT UP IN LOTS OF PIECES AND DISPOSE OF IT IN MY NEW BLUE COLORED REPUBLIC TRASH CAN, ADVERTISE IT ON MARKETPLACE OR CRAIGSLIST, DISPOSE OF IT AT MY PLACE OF WORK, DONATE IT TO GOODWILL OR ARC, KEEP IT AS A WHITE ELEPHANT GIFT FOR CHRISTMAS, HAUL IT TO THE DUMP, OR KEEP IT AS AN EXTRA STORAGE CONTAINER IN MY GARAGE. QUESTION #4: How do I get the “optional” extra trash can that Republic Services is offering? A. Just call and/or email Republic Services every single day until it shows up at my house. B. Just call and/or email all of the HOA Board Members every single day until it shows up at my house. C. Just call and/or email Westwind Management every single day until it shows up at my house. D. Ask all my friends on Facebook because there’s never misinformation on Facebook. E. CLICK ON THIS LINK, https://forms.office.com/r/RS1GkvzrPd AND FILL OUT THIS FORM IN IT’S ENTIRETY PRIOR TO SEPTEMBER 16TH. THE BOARD WILL BE ANNOUNCING THE DAY OF THE OPTIONAL EXTRA TRASH CAN DELIVERY ONCE THEY HEAR BACK FROM REPUBLIC WITH THE REQUESTED TOTERS NEEDED. QUESTION #5: Fall is coming and I will have a lot of extra yard waste. Can I put all 14 trash bags on the street and use extra non-Republic trash cans to get rid of all my yard waste during that time? A. Sure, I’m the guy with 14 black trash bags on my street on Tuesday morning with no leaves in my back yard, CHAMPION. B. But every fall we’ve always been able to do this – like what changed? C. OMG, I just got home from work and the trash guys didn’t pick up my 14 bags of leaves – do I need to paint the trash bags blue? D. PLEASE FOLLOW OUR TRAILMARK TRASH POLICY, https://www.trailmark.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/hoa_trashpolicy_20190711.pdf. FOR EXAMPLE, IF YOUR HOUSEHOLD RAKES UP 14 BAGS OF LEAVES IN THE FALL, KEEP YOUR BAGS OF LEAVES IN EITHER THE GARAGE OR BACK YARD AND PERIODICALLY FILL YOUR NEW REPUBLIC TRASH CAN WITH THE BAGS OF LEAVES EACH WEEK UNTIL THEY ARE ALL GONE. ALSO ASK FELLOW NEIGHBORS IF YOU CAN ADD A BAG OF TRASH INTO THEIR CANS IF THEIR CANS AREN’T COMPLETELY FULL. DO THIS PRACTICE UNTIL YOUR BAGS OF LEAVES DISAPPEAR. ALL BAGS OF TRASH LEFT ON THE GROUND ON TRASH DAYS WILL NOT BE PICKED UP, PER OUR TRAILMARK TRASH POLICY. REMEMBER, ONLY TRASH AND/OR RECYCLING IN REPUBLIC MARKED CANS WILL BE PICKED UP STARTING SEPTEMBER 4TH (OUR DELAYED TRASH DAY AFTER LABOR DAY). Hopefully, this satire clears up some confusion for everyone and made you smile. Remember, a spoonful of laughter is the best medicine for all of us. Enjoy your weekend and come relax at our final Concert in the Park on Sunday the 25th of August at 5:30 p.m. Thank you, Ken Colaizzi, President TrailMark HOA Littleton, CO 80127 president@trailmark.org https://www.trailmark.org
FOOD TRUCK THURSDAY
Thursday, August 22nd 5:00-7:30 pm South Field Way near TrailMark Park (map) FOOD TRUCK: Pierogies Factory –https://www.pierogiesfactory.com/ All trucks offer walk-up ordering. If trucks offer online ordering, it will be available when service begins. Please respect those who live on that street. If garbage cans are full, please bring your trash home. Food truck selections subject to change. Due to weather and other circumstances, events may be canceled. Please check trailmark.org for cancellation information.
Stage 2 Fire Ban downgraded to Stage 1 Fire Restrictions
Effective at 7 a.m., Aug. 20, 2024, the Jefferson County Sheriff rescinded the temporary Stage 2 Fire Ban and reinstated Stage 1 Fire Restrictions for all unincorporated Jefferson County. Recent wet weather has moderated conditions across the country, as we are moving back into a more seasonal pattern of weather with a chance for continued scattered showers. While this is good news, there is plenty of fire season remaining. The #JCSO‘s fire management officer will continue to monitor conditions and if warranted, consider additional changes based on a variety of metrics including weather and fire risk. For complete details on Stage 1 Fire Restrictions, visit https://jeffcosheriff.co/FireRestrictions.
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HOA Board resolves Republic trash can issues
August 20, 2024 Dear TrailMark Residents, As many of you know, there have been some issues today with Republic Services trash and recycle pick up. I’m pleased to inform you that after 9 phone calls back and forth with the General Manager, and our account manager at Republic Services, we have come to an agreement to remedy the mishaps that happened today. Our Board spent the entire day working with Republic to solve these issues for the good of our neighborhood. There was a miscommunication where Republic Services told the HOA that multiple cans would be picked up on the weekly trash pick-up days. That is not the case, as our contract is written that each home will only be allowed one trash and one recycle can of contents to be collected on trash days. Due to this, the HOA and Republic Services worked together to try and find the best solution for all, while keeping our homeowners in mind. We have agreed that owners needing two trash cans (total) can follow the directions in the Republic Services letter by September 16th to communicate their request for one additional trash can. After this date, Republic Services will deliver the additional cans to the specified addresses. Please read the enclosed letter from Republic Services for the corrective action that requires your immediate attention. The HOA is estimating that 100 homes will request this additional can, which will cost the HOA an additional $4/month/home totaling an additional $4,800/year. The extra can will not be charged back to your residence or your account as the HOA will pay this expense. This estimation reduces the amount of savings the HOA had negotiated and communicated at the May Board meeting. If more homeowners have this need, the savings will continue to be reduced. Unfortunately, there is no other flexibility as to the ratio of trash and recycling that can be offered… some need more trash cans, some don’t want recycling, etc. Fortunately, we’ve found a happy ground to satisfy the needs of our neighbors. Thank you for your patience, Ken Colaizzi, President TrailMark HOA Littleton, CO 80127 president@trailmark.org https://www.trailmark.org
Republic Services to swap trash/recycle bins this week
UPDATE – IF YOUR BINS WERE NOT SWAPPED TUESDAY OR WEDNESDAY, YOU MAY LEAVE THEM OUT AT THE CURB OVERNIGHT. HOA President Ken Colaizzi spoke with the General Manager at Republic Trash Services regarding their company’s master plan to switch all of our trash cans and recycle cans. On August 13th, 14th and 15th, please leave your ONE current GFL/Alpine Trash can and your ONE current GFL/Alpine Recycle can in your normal pick-up spot for trash day, NO LATER THAN 7:00 AM. On August 13th (trash day) it’s okay to have the trash cans and recycle bins full like usual, because the switching of trash/recycle cans will follow immediately after trash/recycle pick up. If not exchanged on August 13th, please leave your Trash and Recycle cans EMPTY AND FREE OF TRASH AND RECYCLED MATERIAL on August 14th AND 15th. Trash and Recycle cans should be left EMPTY for replacement on August 14th and 15th. On either August 13th, 14th, or 15th, Republic will eventually stop by your house and haul away your old trash and recycle cans, and replace them with ONE new trash can and ONE new recycle can. Once you receive your new trash and recycle cans, we kindly ask that you store them in the place that you normally store your trash and recycle cans. This applies to all residents of TrailMark – whether in the single family homes, the patio homes, or the condominiums. Star Canyon will be receiving 65-gallon cans, while the rest of the homes in TrailMark will get the larger 96-gallon cans, for both trash and recycling. VERY IMPORTANT: Trucks will be here starting at 7:00 AM. Some people are used to putting out containers later, but on these three days and on all future service days, they need to be out by 7:00 AM.
Fairview Reservoir Testing Wednesday evening 8/14
The Fairview Reservoir Fish testing, conducted by Colorado Parks and Wildlife, has been rescheduled for this evening! Operations will begin prior to dusk. The CPW rangers will be using electrofish testing and will take a few hours to complete the work. Expect to see the Rangers in boats using lights during this process.
If you have a Trash Can or Recycle Bin that wasn’t picked up in the Bin Swap
August 14, 2024 Dear TrailMark Residents, Some homeowners have been asking what they should do with their old trash can or recycle bin that wasn’t picked up by the Republic Waste team when switching out our bins. I just got an answer from the management at Republic Waste. Place your old trash can or recycle bin that wasn’t picked up in the bin swap back in your garage or back yard. Next Tuesday, clearly mark your old unwanted trash or recycle can with a piece of paper taped to it and write, REMOVE AS TRASH. This will alert the trash and recycle drivers next week to pick up your old trash and/or recycle can and haul it away. Please be informed that the swaps are still happening and not everyone has new bins yet. The bin swap will be completed by the end of the day Thursday, August 15th. Republic Waste thanks our residents for their patience during this transition. Thank you, Ken Colaizzi, President TrailMark HOA Littleton, CO 80127 president@trailmark.org https://www.trailmark.org
Drivers: Reminder to STOP when School Bus Lights are Flashing
As we start a new school year, we would like to remind residents that when the school bus lights are flashing RED, drivers must stop from every direction. Colorado law states: “You must stop your vehicle at least 20 feet before reaching a school bus that is stopped with its red lights flashing whether it is on your side of the road, the opposite side of the road, or at an intersection you are approaching. You must remain stopped until the flashing red lights are no longer operating. Watch carefully for children near the school bus and children crossing the roadway before proceeding.”
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FOOD TRUCK THURSDAY
Thursday, August 8th 5:00-7:30 pm South Field Way near TrailMark Park (map) FOOD TRUCK: 🚚 Pink Tank –https://www.eatpinktank.com/menu.html All trucks offer walk-up ordering. If trucks offer online ordering, it will be available when service begins. Please respect those who live on that street. If garbage cans are full, please bring your trash home. Food truck selections subject to change. Due to weather and other circumstances, events may be canceled. Please check trailmark.org for cancellation information.
An enlightening National Night Out
August 7, 2024 Dear TrailMark Residents, Last night Littleton Police came to TrailMark to celebrate National Night Out. We even had a special visit from Mayor Kyle Schlachter and City Council Member Andrea Peters. Littleton Police answered a lot of questions and demonstrated many of the cool joys of their daily work. Many kids got to watch the lights and sirens, play with handcuffs, and learn about SWAT gear. One officer gave thorough demonstrations on how the police use drones to keep them safe and catch the bad guys. The same officer allowed residents the chance to see how the drone works and gave residents lessons on how to fly it. Starbucks at Chatfield and Wadsworth came and gave out free lemonade and iced tea to our residents. LB Tacos sold tacos, burritos and quesadillas – boy were they good!! TrailMark residents even signed a thank you card to all of the Littleton Police force for their exceptional service and professionalism. There were some really touching thank-yous on the card! Thank you again for attending National Night Out – We are lucky to live in the City of Littleton with such a top rate Police Department. Thank you, Ken Colaizzi, President TrailMark HOA Littleton, CO 80127 president@trailmark.org https://www.trailmark.org
NATIONAL NIGHT OUT
Tuesday, August 6th 6:00-8:00 pm Hogback Hill Park Each year, police departments across the country take time to get to know their residents and build relationships with their community. TrailMark loves hosting Littleton Police on National Night Out. It gives each of us a chance to thank the men and women in blue for keeping our neighborhood safe. Littleton Police will be bringing multiple police cars. Kids will get a chance to play in the police cars, touch hand-cuffs, and ask officers questions. Last year, the K9 dog also made a special appearance. LB Tacos Food truck is coming to sell tacos, burritos, and quesadillas. Starbucks at Chatfield and Wadsworth will also be bringing some free tea and lemonade for all of us. It’s a fun family night to come appreciate your police officers at Littleton PD. The entire HOA Board and the Littleton Police Department hope that you, your family and your neighbors can join us. Come say HI and participate in this fun, annual, community building event! Photos by Ken Colaizzi
Temporary Stage 2 Fire Ban in Unincorporated Jefferson County
TrailMark is surrounded by unincorporated Jefferson County. The building, maintaining, attending, or using any fire is prohibited during a Stage 2 fire ban. Recreational fires and/or campfires are prohibited. Read more here.
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Thank You Firefighters and Thank You Kirsten Barton
August 5, 2024 Dear TrailMark Residents, It’s time to give praise and thanks where credit is due. All of us in TrailMark are forever grateful and thankful for the firefighters who continue to fight the Quarry Fire. Only a few of us in the neighborhood (those who are firefighters or relatives of firefighters) know and/or understand the grit, stamina, and exhaustion that these firefighters have been through this past week. On Sunday, August 4th, TrailMark resident and artist Kirsten Barton organized a homemade Thank You banner from TrailMark residents to the firefighters who are fighting the Quarry Fire. Kirsten wanted to give our residents an opportunity to say thank you to all of the fire personnel who have been pouring their hearts and souls into getting this fire under control. Kirsten sat in front of her home from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. and offered up her art supplies for all of us to express our gratitude. Hundreds of residents showed up to pay their respects and thank all of these firefighters. There are quite a few touching thank-yous on this banner. Kirsten asked how we could get this TrailMark Thank You banner to the firefighters fighting the fire. I told Kirsten that I would drive her to Chatfield High School where the firefighters are sleeping and help her hang the banner for the firefighters to see when they return from their grueling work today. Chatfield Principal John Thanos allowed us to hang the TrailMark Thank You banner in the firefighter snack and beverage room. I want to be the first of 799 residents to commend and applaud Kirsten Barton for spearheading this rewarding tribute. Kirsten, all of us in TrailMark are so proud of what you organized, and how you helped each of us scream THANK YOU to all of our brave firefighter heroes. Ladies and gentlemen, Kirsten Barton deserves a huge round of applause. Kirsten, thank you for leading the way. You are definitely a role model and hero to all of us in TrailMark! Respectfully, Ken Colaizzi, President TrailMark HOA Littleton, CO 80127 president@trailmark.org https://www.trailmark.org
National Night Out in TrailMark with Littleton Police Tuesday
August 5, 2024 – Hello TrailMark Residents, Please come to Hogback Hill Park tomorrow night, August 6th at 6:00 p.m. to celebrate National Night Out with your fellow neighbors. National Night Out is a chance for you to come visit and thank your police officers from Littleton Police for protecting us and keeping our neighborhood safe. Littleton Police encourages all of us to come out and participate in this fun event. Kids will get a chance to play in the police cars – what kid doesn’t want to hit those lights and sirens? How fun! LB Tacos will be the food truck on site so stay and have dinner too. Starbucks from Chatfield and Wadsworth is bringing some free drinks for all of us to enjoy. Last year, yours truly got “pretend” arrested. I thought I’d finally get 3 meals a day. Sometimes the Littleton Police K-9 dogs make a special appearance. Regardless, please come take the time to thank our Littleton Police Officers for putting their lives on the line every day to keep each and every one of us safe. See you all on Tuesday night for National Night Out!! Let’s Back the Blue! 🚓 Thank you, Ken Colaizzi, President TrailMark HOA Littleton, CO 80127 president@trailmark.org https://www.trailmark.org
Ahoy, TrailMark Night at Pirates Cove
August 4, 2024 Dear TrailMark Residents, Three hundred six TrailMark residents came out for a beautiful summer night swim at Pirates Cove on Saturday, August 3rd. This was our best attendance ever!! We didn’t count how many little ones that were two and under slipped by Treasurer Phil Kinney and snuck in for FREE! Kids and parents enjoyed the lazy river, water slides, swimming pools, and wade pools. Needless to say, there were lots of pizzas, soda pops, and funnel fries gobbled up by lots of hungry swimmers. Thanks again for coming out to Pirates Cove. Events like these sure keep our neighborhood the family fun neighborhood gem that it is. Sincerely, Ken Colaizzi, President TrailMark HOA Littleton, CO 80127 president@trailmark.org https://www.trailmark.org
TRAILMARK NIGHT AT PIRATES COVE
Saturday, August 3rd 6:00-8:00 pm Pirates Cove Water Park, 1225 W Belleview Ave, Littleton (map) Come join us for a fun family night at the water park. Admission is $5 (CASH ONLY) per person. Children 2 and under are free. Feel free to bring your friends and neighbors as this will be our best swimming night ever at Pirates Cove.
Prayers and Concerns for TrailMark Residents
August 1, 2024 Dear TrailMark Residents, The Quarry Wildfire has definitely made all of us in TrailMark concerned as it is so close to our homes. All of us are so thankful and appreciative for all of the fire fighting personnel who are devoting their lives and energy to extinguishing this unwanted fire. I wanted to share with all of you a couple of emails that I received from our City Councilwoman and our HOA landscaper who were deeply concerned for all of us in TrailMark. Andrea Peters – City Councilwoman District 4, City of Littleton: Hey Ken, I just wanted to see how things are feeling over in Trailmark. I know there is nothing I can do but I am thinking and praying for the safety of all your neighbors. What I wouldn’t give for some rain!! Keep me posted if there is anything I can do. Andrea Peters Nick Ozimek, Lawn Care Solutions (LCS): Hi guys- I am reaching out to say I hope you guys are safe and not in immediate threat from this Ken Caryl blaze. My heart aches for the families and forests in its path! Are you on alert? Is there anything you need from LCS? My thoughts and prayers go out to you and the entire community– it must be scary during these uncertain times!!! Hang in there, Nick Ozimek It’s refreshing to know that we have some folks outside of TrailMark who are genuinely concerned for our community. To stay updated on the happenings of the Quarry Fire, I’m including a link from the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, https://www.jeffco.us/4818/Quarry-Wildfire-Updates Again, thank you to all of our firefighters out there who continue to fight these fires – You are definitely all our heroes!! Sincerely, Ken Colaizzi, President TrailMark HOA Littleton, CO 80127 president@trailmark.org https://www.trailmark.org
Black Bear Trail opens Thursday, August 1st
The Black Bear Trail is a difficult shared-use trail to the west of TrailMark, connecting Deer Creek Canyon Park and Hildebrand Ranch Park. It is closed seasonally from February 1st through July 31st. Black Bear Trail Map Black Bear Trail Seasonal Closure Flyer Black Bear Trail Fact Sheet Source: https://www.jeffco.us/1208/Deer-Creek-Canyon-Park
TrailMark Monthly Newsletter
The August issue of the TRAILMARK NEWSLETTER has been emailed out to the TrailMark community. It can be viewed online at: https://www.trailmark.org/newsletter/. If you didn’t receive your email copy, please sign up here to join the email list: https://www.trailmark.org/email-sign-up/. If you are signed up and still did not receive your issue, please email the communications committee at: communications@trailmark.org.
Sign up for LookoutAlert Emergency Notifications
Fire in Deer Creek Canyon – July 31st, 2024 Sign up for LookoutAlert Emergency Notifications here –
https://www.jeffco.us/473/Emergency-Notifications Colorado Fire Weather Boundaries map –https://www.weather.gov/source/pimar/FireZone/co_firezone.jpg
(TrailMark is in Fire Weather Zone 239, and very close to 216.)
Fairview Reservoir Testing
The Fairview Reservoir Fish testing, conducted by Colorado Parks and Wildlife, is scheduled for tomorrow evening (7/31/24) beginning prior to dusk. The CPW rangers will be using electrofish testing and will take a few hours to complete the work. Expect to see the Rangers in boats using lights during this process.
TrailMark Night at Pirates Cove
July 30, 2024 Dear TrailMark Families, Did you know there are only 4 more sleeps until TrailMark Night at Pirates Cove? Kids LOVE Pirates Cove! Meet us at Pirates Cove on Saturday, August 3rd from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Pirates Cove is located at 1225 W Belleview Avenue Littleton, CO 80120. Admission is $5 (CASH ONLY) per person. Children 2 and under are free. Feel free to bring your friends and neighbors as this will be our best swimming night ever at Pirates Cove. See you Saturday!! Fair winds, Ken Colaizzi, President TrailMark HOA Littleton, CO 80127 president@trailmark.org https://www.trailmark.org
Temporary Stage 1 Fire Restrictions in Unincorporated Jefferson County
TrailMark is surrounded by unincorporated Jefferson County. These restrictions are being enacted by the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office due to current dry conditions and the continued high fire danger conditions within Jefferson County. Conditions will continue to be monitored and restrictions will be adjusted when necessary. Read the full press release
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Josh Bierman Concert was a Big Hit
July 28, 2024 Dear TrailMark Residents, The Josh Bierman concert was a big hit amongst TrailMark residents. Thank you to our Social Committee for picking another great band for all of us to enjoy! Several residents sang along with The Ring of Fire while they ate the yummy LB Tacos. There were smiles throughout the park as nearly everyone was singing along. Lots of kids played in the bouncy houses and sang and danced to the Josh Bierman band. Gracie and Charlotte Brown let me take a picture of them dancing in front of their parents – WHAT FUN!! Thank you all for coming out tonight and mingling with your neighbors. Please don’t miss our last concert scheduled for Sunday, August 25th from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at Hogback Hill Park. Sincerely, Ken Colaizzi, President TrailMark HOA Littleton, CO 80127 president@trailmark.org https://www.trailmark.org
CONCERT IN THE PARK #2
JOSH BIERMAN BAND Sunday, July 28th 5:30-7:30 pm Hogback Hill Park Relax with your neighbors and enjoy the scenery while listening to music from a good local band. Bring your picnic basket, lawn chairs and outdoor blankets and settle in! Or, enjoy food available to purchase from the food truck. There will be a bounce house for the kids! Food truck: LB Tacos – https://www.facebook.com/LBTACOS/ Please remember to leave no trace and put trash in the receptacles by the basketball court. If you have lost or found items, please contact the Social Committee at social@trailmark.org.
Fairview Reservoir fish survey
Colorado Parks and Wildlife is conducting a fish survey this week and the middle of next week to research the aquatic life in Fairview Reservoir. The last study was conducted in 2011. A small boat will be used to allow the Park Rangers to navigate during the study. Portions of the study will be conducted at dusk and lights are required to operate. Posted July 25, 2024
“Mulch” appreciation from the CAC
On Sunday, July 21st, helping hands, HARD workers, delightful temperatures, merciful hazy skies and MUSCLES helped to move about 3/4ths of the chip dump to finish Independence-to-Gibraltar and the two corners at Independence and TrailMark, as well as the Carr-Dover fence line and most of the corner on the east side of Dover!!!! There were so many willing participants: Brooke Colaizzi Ken Colaizzi Paul Fatseas Keith Jagiello Linda Jagiello Dennis Kreeger Mary Kreeger Mike McCafferty Mike Sloan Dave Soule Don Stanley Jim Thinnes Jack Wyman Andrew Zapotoczny Jake Zapotoczny Katie Zapotoczny Will Zapotoczny Tractor donor & driver Steve Draeger Jake and Will Zapotoczny learned new skills which they can add to their resumes!!!! :)))) A mystery energizer bunny showed up near the end and gave us a little extra boost! There’s no way the CAC can do these projects without the community’s help and we are terribly grateful to those who were willing and able to donate their services. We have more to do but we will be in a holding pattern until mid-September or so, and we hope to see YOU at our next mulch party! Thanks again!!! Mary Kreeger
CAC WOOD CHIP DISTRIBUTION #2
CAC Needs YOUR Help Please come and help the Common Area Committee with further distribution of wood chips to re-beautify TrailMark! Bring rakes, shovels, pitchforks, gloves, wheel barrels and pick up trucks! We will provide drinks and snacks! We are planning on meeting Sunday, July 21st, 10:00 am at the shed by the fire station.
HOA revises the Garage Door Standard, Address Number Standard, and the Replacement Window Standard
July 20, 2024 Dear TrailMark Residents, During our public HOA meeting on July 9th, the Board voted to revise three of our current Design Review standards. All Board members felt that updating these three standards would benefit homeowners with some additional options and choices when doing home improvements to their homes. For clarification, these revised standards only pertain to the 659 single family homes – not the Star Canyon Condos, nor the Star Canyon Patio Homes. As a gentle reminder, please note that ALL exterior home improvements require homeowners to complete a Home Improvement Request form, submit it to trailmark@westwindmanagement.com and wait for written approval prior to starting your outdoor project. All three of these revisions/updates mentioned below also require written DRC permission prior to starting your project. We appreciate your cooperation. Now for the good news, the Board has updated the following Design Review standards as follows and has included a link for homeowners to better access the new revisions to the standards that have been updated and are in effect as of July 9, 2024. These can also be found on our website, www.trailmark.org. GARAGE DOOR STANDARD: Previously, the Board only allowed three (3) different window options in the top panels of new garage doors. As of July 9th, 2024, the Board has revised the Garage Door standard to include eight (8) different window options. When replacing garage doors, homeowners still have the option to not have upper panel windows as well. The new TrailMark Garage Door Standard can be reviewed HERE. ADDRESS NUMBER STANDARD: Most homes in TrailMark only have one set of address numbers on their homes. As of July 9th, homeowners are now allowed to have no more than TWO sets of address numbers affixed to their homes. The Board felt that to improve emergency response times when needed, a second set of address numbers could be helpful to first responders. The Board felt that a second set of address numbers could also be helpful to delivery drivers. The revised Address Number Standard can be reviewed HERE. REPLACEMENT WINDOW STANDARD: Previously, the Board only allowed white replacement windows. As of July 9th, the Board will allow white and black (dark) windows as replacement windows. The Board felt that black (dark) windows would look nice on certain painted homes. The Board felt that black (dark) windows would be a novel revision to this standard. When submitting for black (dark) windows, the DRC will be charged with making sure white or black (dark) windows would best match the home. The revised Replacement Window Standard can be reviewed HERE. The Board would like to thank all five members of our Design Review Committee for assisting the Board with the verbiage and language to all three revisions of our standards mentioned. On behalf of the Board, we hope that this gives homeowners more flexibility and individuality when planning these future home improvements. Please remember to fill out your DRC Home Improvement Request form and wait for written permission prior to starting your project. Thank you in advance for following our process. Thank you, Ken Colaizzi, President TrailMark HOA Littleton, CO 80127 president@trailmark.org https://www.trailmark.org
FOOD TRUCK THURSDAY
Thursday, July 18th, 5:00-7:30 pm South Field Way near TrailMark Park (map) FOOD TRUCKS: Peyote –https://www.peyotemexicanfood.com/ Anne’s a la Mode – https://www.annesalamode.com/ All trucks offer walk-up ordering. If trucks offer online ordering, it will be available when service begins. Please respect those who live on that street. If garbage cans are full, please bring your trash home. Food truck selections subject to change. Due to weather and other circumstances, events may be canceled. Please check trailmark.org for cancellation information.
WELCOME, NEW RESIDENTS!
There is a web page that welcomes TrailMark’s incoming residents and offers essential information for a smooth transition. View it here –https://www.trailmark.org/new-residents/
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TMMD Board Meeting Cancelled
The TrailMark Metro District board meeting for Tuesday, July 16th has been cancelled.
TrailMark Metropolitan District Notice of Regular Meeting
TUESDAY, July 16, 2024 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of the TrailMark Metropolitan District (the “District”), Town of Littleton, County of Jefferson, State of Colorado, will hold a regular meeting at 6:30 P.M. on July 16, 2024 at 8490 W TrailMark Pkwy, Littleton, CO 80127, also know as South Metro Fire Station 19. for the purpose of conducting such business as may come before the Board. The meeting is open to the public. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TRAILMARK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT By: /s/ COMMUNITY RESOURCE SERVICES OF COLORADO AGENDA
TMMD REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, July 16th 6:30 pm Fire Station 19, 8490 W TrailMark Pkwy, Littleton
HOA needs volunteers for mulch spreading Sunday, July 21st at 10:00 a.m.
July 15, 2024 Dear TrailMark Residents, Our Common Area Committee received another donation of mulch to help fill in some areas within our community that need additional mulch. We are looking for volunteers who can come help move and spread the mulch on Sunday, July 21st. Please meet at the HOA shed west of the Fire Station at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, July 21st. If possible, please bring: Snow shovels Shovels Pitchforks Trucks to carry mulch Small Trailers to carry mulch Gloves Brooms Wheel Barrows (Highly Needed) Rakes Blowers Happy Faces Our Common Area Committee chair, Mary Kreeger, promises to hydrate our volunteers with water and Gatorade. The more volunteers that show up, the faster it will go. We sincerely appreciate any and all neighbors who can pitch in and help us with this task. Many thanks, Ken Colaizzi, President TrailMark HOA Littleton, CO 80127 president@trailmark.org https://www.trailmark.org
HOA Board of Directors Calling for Candidates
July 11, 2024 Dear TrailMark Residents, Each year our HOA Board of Directors has an annual election. This coming November, there will be three (3) HOA Board of Director positions up for election. Currently, the seats of Treasurer Phil Kinney, Secretary Tonya Sloan, and Member At Large Dave Soule are up for election. Phil, Tonya, and Dave do have the option of filling out a Self-Nomination Form and running for another two-year term. Ken Colaizzi’s (President) and Arwen Vaughan’s (Vice President) terms do not expire until November 2025. Our Board would like to encourage other interested residents who would like to volunteer their time to consider running for the HOA Board. If you are interested, please fill out the Self-Nomination form and either scan it and email it back to TrailMark@westwindmanagement.com or mail it to: TrailMark HOA C/O Westwind Management Group 27 Inverness Drive East Englewood, CO 80112 As mentioned at our July 2024 HOA meeting, all self-nomination forms are due to Westwind Management by end of the day September 10th, 2024. Turning in your self-nomination form by September 10th will guarantee that your candidate platform will be included in the Annual Meeting mail-out in October as well as your name being on the HOA Board of Directors ballot. Our Bylaws also permit residents to self-nominate themselves at the Annual meeting, pursuant to meeting the noted qualifications. TrailMark’s Second Amended Bylaws, posted on TrailMark.org, clearly define the Qualifications of Directors in section 5.3: “A director may be re-elected and there shall be no limit on the number of terms a Director may serve. In order to be eligible for election and/or appointment to the Board of Directors, an Owner must be in good standing with the Association. Good standing means, without limitation, free from any outstanding balance owed to the Association and free from any infractions with the Association.” If you are elected, you will participate in 6 bi-monthly HOA meetings (usually two hours long), as well as 5 bi-monthly work sessions at Westwind Management. You will also help with various committee events. All positions are volunteer and usually consume about 2-5 hours a week with emails and/or phone calls amongst Board Members, the management company, vendors, committee members and homeowners. Once the votes have been certified and counted at the Annual HOA meeting on November 12th, the Board will then have a brief meeting to decide who will be President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Member at Large for 2024-2025. Being an HOA Board member is rewarding as you are able to assist your neighborhood with enforcing its covenants, beautification of our neighborhood, assisting fellow neighbors to follow the HOA process, and helping maintain our property values. If you meet the above criteria, and can dedicate your time to TrailMark, then we strongly encourage you to complete your self-nomination form and run for the TrailMark HOA Board of Directors. Respectfully, Ken Colaizzi, President TrailMark HOA Littleton, CO 80127 president@trailmark.org https://www.trailmark.org
HOA BOARD MEETING
Tuesday, July 9th 6:00 pm Crave Nutrition, 9729 W Coal Mine Ave Suite Y, Littleton (map) Residents Craig and Coleen Thurber, owners of Crave Nutrition, have graciously offered their place of business FREE of charge for our July meeting location. They also offered to provide free samples that night. The HOA Board sincerely thanks the Thurbers for letting us occupy Crave Nutrition for our July meeting. Agenda All are welcome.
National Night Out with Littleton Police – August 6th from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
July 9, 2024 Dear TrailMark Residents, Our entire HOA Board and the Littleton Police Department hope that you can join us on Tuesday, August 6th from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Hogback Hill Park for National Night Out. Each year, police departments across the country take time to get to know their residents and build relationships with their community. TrailMark loves hosting Littleton Police on National Night Out. It gives each of us a chance to thank the men and women in blue for keeping our neighborhood safe. Littleton Police will be bringing multiple police cars. Kids will get a chance to play in the police cars, touch hand-cuffs, and ask officers questions. Last year, the K9 dog also made a special appearance. Mark your calendars for Tuesday, August 6th from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Hogback Hill Park. LB Tacos Food truck is coming to sell tacos, burritos, and quesadillas. Starbucks at Chatfield and Wadsworth will also be bringing some free tea and lemonade for all of us. It’s a fun family night to come appreciate your police officers at Littleton PD. We hope that you, your family, and your neighbors come say HI and participate in this fun, annual, community building event. Sincerely, Ken Colaizzi, President TrailMark HOA Littleton, CO 80127 president@trailmark.org https://www.trailmark.org
Republic Update: No delay Tuesday, July 9th
Tuesday, July 9th is a regular garbage and recycling pick-up day. No delay due to the Independence Day holiday.
CAC Thanks
WOW!!!!!!! We had an AMAZING turn out for the distribution of our first batch of wood chips! For 3 hours these folks VOLUNTEERED and worked hard hauling and spreading wood chips from the shed to Independence, where they were able to cover over 3/4th of the targeted area!!!!! SO THANKFUL FOR THE HELP WE HAD FROM: Ken, Brooke and Domenic Colaizzi, Arwen, Heather and Maddox Vaughan, Guy & Lisa Barbera, Michael and Tonya Sloan, JoAnn Gould, Dave Soule, Mike McCaffery, Leo, Mr. Econopoly, Ray Hallquist, Jason Aiken, Jim Thinnes and Dennis Kreeger….AMAZING group of HARD workers! Stay tuned for information to come on MORE opportunities to help beautify our community when we receive additional deliveries of chips! Mary Kreeger, chair TrailMark HOA Common Area Committee
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HOA needs community help with mulch on Sunday, July 7th at 11:00 a.m.
July 5, 2024 Dear TrailMark Residents, On Sunday, July 7th, the Common Area Committee could use some help. We have received a donation of mulch to help spruce up our common areas that are severely missing mulch. Common Area Committee Chair Mary Kreeger organized the mulch to be delivered near our HOA shed. Mary has a bum shoulder but will be in charge of letting all of us know which areas need mulch. If any of you or your neighbors can please come help us move and spread mulch, it will go faster. Please meet at the HOA shed, located west of the fire station, at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, July 7th. If you’re able, please bring any of the following: Trucks Wheelbarrows Rakes Shovels Gloves Small flat bed trailer Water Gatorade Smiles Thank you, Ken Colaizzi, President TrailMark HOA Littleton, CO 80127 president@trailmark.org
4th of July Bike Parade was a FIRECRACKER
July 4, 2024 Dear TrailMark Residents, Our annual 4th of July Kids Bike Parade went off like a FIRECRACKER. Hundreds of kids decorated their bikes and followed behind the South Metro Fire truck and the Littleton Police vehicle. Many kids were able to sit in the fire truck and police car – How awesome! The TrailMark HOA Board wishes to thank the South Metro Fire Rescue and the Littleton Police Department for sending their personnel to brighten the eyes of our TrailMark kids. Another huge thank you goes out to the Starbucks at Chatfield and Wadsworth for donating the lemonade, iced coffee, and hot coffee. When you stop by their store in the days to come, please express your gratitude for their generous contributions to TrailMark. After the bike parade, families enjoyed donuts, face painting, otter pops, and a bouncy house at Hogback Hill Park. I think the pictures speak for themselves that we all enjoyed our Independence Day with the best neighbors in Littleton. Thanks again for making this parade so enjoyable for our kids. We sure live in a spectacular neighborhood. Enjoy the rest of your 4th of July celebrations today. Happy 4th of July, Ken Colaizzi, President TrailMark HOA Littleton, CO 80127 president@trailmark.org https://www.trailmark.org
Celebrating the 4th of July
The HOA Board wishes all homeowners and residents a Happy 4th of July, and we hope that all will celebrate Independence Day safely and within the law. The following is provided as a courtesy to all. Fireworks in Littleton TrailMark falls within the city limits of Littleton, therefore, the city rules apply. All personal fireworks are illegal in Littleton, including sparklers. If you see or hear fireworks, report it to the Littleton Police non-emergency number at 303-794-1551. Fireworks and Pets Protect Your Pets: According to animal control officers, more dogs get lost around July 4th than any other time of the year. Keep your pets properly confined to avoid escape due to fear of fireworks. Have your dog’s license and identification up to date so that in the event your pet does escape, Animal Control can facilitate a quick return. Leave the Fireworks to the Professionals Attend a public fireworks display. Some local Fireworks displays/celebrations: July 3rd at Clement Park July 4th at Cornerstone Park We look forward to seeing all of the TrailMark residents at the 4th of July Bike Parade! https://www.trailmark.org/4th-of-july-bike-parade/
4th OF JULY BIKE PARADE
Thursday, July 4th 9:00-11:00 am Meet at the bridge near TrailMark Park first. Festivities continue at Hogback Hill Park after the parade. Decorate your bicycle and come join us for the TrailMark Annual Bike Parade. The local police and fire department will lead our enthusiastic cyclists around South Field and South Flower Way. The parade will start at the bridge on South Field and make two laps around the block. Afterwards, join us at Hogback Hill park for donuts, otter pops, and coffee provided by Ken Colaizzi and our local Starbucks. There will also be face painting and a bounce house. This is a free event.
All TrailMark residents are invited to the 4th of July Bike Parade and festivities
July 1, 2024 Hello, TrailMark Children and Parents, This Thursday, July 4th, please decorate your bikes and/or scooters and meet on South Field Way (where the food trucks usually park) by 8:50 a.m. Our annual kids bike parade starts at 9:00 a.m. sharp!! As usual, South Metro Fire Rescue and Littleton Police have both confirmed they will be the leaders of our kids bike parade. Kids will do two laps around South Field Way and South Flower Court. What is better than lights, sirens, and kids having fun on the 4th of July? After the bike parade, all residents are invited to Hogback Hill Park for free donuts, coffee, iced coffee, lemonade, water, and Otter Pops. There will also be a bouncy house and face painter, too. This is a great time to meet your neighbors and let your kids have that play date they always request. Please fly your American flag to show visitors that TrailMark is the best neighborhood in America! We look forward to celebrating America’s 248th birthday this Independence Day. Come show your patriotic spirit for our annual 4th of July Bike Parade!! Thank you, Ken Colaizzi, President TrailMark HOA Littleton, CO 80127 president@trailmark.org https://www.trailmark.org
TrailMark Monthly Newsletter
The July issue of the TRAILMARK NEWSLETTER has been emailed out to the TrailMark community. It can be viewed online at: https://www.trailmark.org/newsletter/. If you didn’t receive your email copy, please sign up here to join the email list: https://www.trailmark.org/email-sign-up/. If you are signed up and still did not receive your issue, please email the communications committee at: communications@trailmark.org.
Assessments due July 1st
The next HOA Assessments are due July 1st. More information can be found on our Pay Assessment Fees page. If you have any questions, please email TrailMark@westwindmanagement.com.
June Concert was Fantastic
June 24, 2024 Dear TrailMark Residents, Our Board would like to extend the most gracious thank you to TrailMark resident Jack Lawson and his band The Details for rocking Hogback Hill Park last night for our first summer concert of 2024. Numerous residents filled Hogback Hill Park with their chairs, picnics, tents and umbrellas to enjoy the music from Jack’s band comprised of Colorado School of Mines students. Hunter, the owner of Slifie’s Devil Dogs, said our concert was one of his best events all year – as TrailMark residents love his hot dogs, brats, burgers and snow cones. I’d like to share what Hunter’s employees said about serving our neighbors with this text that I received, “Thanks again for having us out! Kyra and Matt said it was one of the best events ever, they loved it!” Thank you to all of the neighbors who came out last night for our first summer concert. Mingling with our neighbors and socializing is what makes TrailMark such a unique and one of a kind neighborhood. Please join all of us at Hogback Hill Park on Sunday, July 28th for the Josh Bierman Band at 5:30 p.m. LB Tacos from Englewood will be our food truck that night. Thanks again to Jack Lawson’s band, The Details, for a job well done! Our June concert was FANTASTIC! Many thanks, Ken Colaizzi, President TrailMark HOA Littleton, CO 80127 president@trailmark.org https://www.trailmark.org
TRAILMARK CONCERT IN THE PARK TODAY
“THE DETAILS” BAND Sunday, June 23rd 5:30-7:30 pm Hogback Hill Park Relax with your neighbors and enjoy the scenery while listening to music from a good local band. Bring your picnic basket, lawn chairs and outdoor blankets and settle in! Or, enjoy food available to purchase from the food truck. There will be a bounce house for the kids! The food truck is Slife’s Devil Dogs: Hot dogs, brats and shaved ice – https://www.facebook.com/slifesdevildogs Please remember to leave no trace and put trash in the receptacles by the basketball court. If you have lost or found items, please contact the Social Committee at social@trailmark.org.
FOOD TRUCK THURSDAY
Thursday, June 20th 5:00-7:30 pm South Field Way near TrailMark Park (map) FOOD TRUCK: 🚚 Corgi Crepes – https://crepesdenver.squarespace.com/menu All trucks offer walk-up ordering. If trucks offer online ordering, it will be available when service begins. Please respect those who live on that street. If garbage cans are full, please bring your trash home. Food truck selections subject to change. Due to weather and other circumstances, events may be canceled. Please check trailmark.org for cancellation information.
New Republic trash and recycle cans for TrailMark Residents coming in August
(Revised June 20, 2024) June 19, 2024 Dear TrailMark Residents, During the May 14th HOA meeting we discussed our extremely successful negotiations with Republic Trash Service and were able to extend our trash contract over the next 3 years, expiring in August of 2027. Our trash and recycle days will continue to be on Tuesdays. One of the agreed terms of our new trash contract with Republic Services was that we would agree to three consecutive days where Republic will come into TrailMark and switch our old GFL/Alpine Trash and Recycle cans with ONE new Republic Trash can, and ONE new Republic Recycle can. Your old GFL/Alpine Trash and Recycle cans will be recycled once they are swapped with the new Republic totes. All residents in the 659 single family homes will receive ONE 96 gallon trash can, and ONE 96 gallon recycle can. All residents in the 68 Star Canyon Patio Homes will receive ONE 65 gallon trash can, and ONE 65 gallon recycle can. All residents in the 72 Star Canyon Condos will receive ONE 65 gallon trash can, and ONE 65 gallon recycle can. For point of clarification, due to public feedback at previous HOA meetings, residents in the Star Canyon Patio Homes and Condos expressed the need for smaller 65 gallon totes since those residents are limited on storage. Today I spoke with the General Manager at Republic Trash Service regarding their company’s master plan to switch all of our trash cans and recycle cans. Please write these dates down on your calendar so you can assist Republic with changing out your trash and recycle cans with new ones. On August 13th, 14th and 15th, please leave your ONE current GFL/Alpine Trash can and your ONE current GFL/Alpine Recycle can in your normal pick-up spot for trash day. PLEASE LEAVE YOUR TRASH CAN AND RECYCLE CAN EMPTY AND FREE OF TRASH AND RECYCLED MATERIAL. On August 13th (trash day) it’s okay to have the trash cans and recycle bins full like usual, because the switching of trash/recycle cans will follow immediately after trash/recycle pick up. Trash and Recycle cans should be left empty on August 14th and 15th. On either August 13th, 14th, or 15th, Republic will eventually stop by your house and haul away your old trash and recycle can, and replace it with ONE new trash can and ONE new recycle can. Once you receive your new trash and recycle cans, we kindly ask that you store them in the place that you normally store your trash and recycle cans. TrailMark has nearly 800 homes including Star Canyon. Republic uses a third party sub-contractor to pick up the old totes and deliver the new totes, so trying to do this task in one day is not feasible. It will take 3 days to perform this task, and our Board appreciates your cooperation and patience with this. If some of you will be on vacation, please ask a neighbor to help leave your cans at the curb for these 3 days so this task can be completed as planned. We realize that some of you do not currently have a recycle can, so many of you will finally be receiving a recycle can when this switch happens. We also realize that some of you have multiple trash cans. We are not asking you to trade ALL of your trash cans, so just put ONE of your current trash cans out to be switched. Our contract states that each homeowner will receive ONE new trash can and ONE new recycle can. Republic is hoping that folks will release ONE of their old GFL/Alpine trash cans, and ONE of their recycle cans (if they have one). If you are a homeowner who has two trash cans and one recycle can, and you are wondering if they will still empty the two trash cans and one recycle can, the answer is YES. However, all trash and recycle material still needs to be placed in the trash and recycle cans, per our trash policy and our contract with Republic Services. Trash bags and empty boxes and/or cardboard laying in the streets will not be hauled away – so please follow our policy. For clarity, here’s a copy of our trash policy, https://www.trailmark.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/hoa_trashpolicy_20190711.pdf Thank you in advance for helping us with this endeavor of switching the trash and recycle cans – as this will ultimately help Republic with the efficiency of their trash and recycle pick-ups too. During those three days in August, we request that you leave your trash and/or recycle material in your garage until you get your new cans delivered. Keeping all trash and recycle debris in your garage helps with not attracting bears to our neighborhood, as well as keeps trash from flying into other homeowners’ yards. Thank you again for helping with this slight inconvenience. In conclusion, we’d also like to share a couple more notable negotiations that your HOA Board secured for the better of TrailMark. In agreeing to a 3-year contract extension, we were able to also get our monthly rates lowered as well – which will help keep our quarterly dues from raising at this time. The best news though, is our Board also secured a FREE dumpster day for our residents in 2025, 2026, and 2027. In the three years ahead of us, we will be granted one free dumpster day per year over the next three years – we scored! Our Board will advertise the 2025 dumpster day once we nail down a date with Republic. If any of you have additional questions regarding this switch in trash cans, we invite you to our July 9th HOA meeting at 6:00 p.m. at Crave Nutrition located at 9729 W Coal Mine Ave, Suite Y, in Littleton, as it is an agenda item that evening. We will be happy to answer your questions at the meeting. If you are unable to make the July HOA meeting, then you may also email the Board at trailmark@westwindmanagement.com Again, please leave your ONE current trash can and ONE current recycle can (if you have one) at the curb on August 13th, 14th, and 15th so Republic Services can provide us all with new trash and recycle cans. Please share this information with your fellow neighbors so we know that all residents have been informed. We sincerely appreciate your cooperation with this huge task. Thank you, Ken Colaizzi, President TrailMark HOA Littleton, CO 80127 president@trailmark.org https://www.trailmark.org
TrailMark’s landscaping company to begin work on Monday, June 17th
LCS (LawnCARE Solutions) indicates that they will be working on the CAC’s work orders beginning Monday, June 17th. These include: refreshing along the fence line between Dover & Everett refreshing the Danzig & TrailMark Parkway median refreshing the long bed on the east side of TrailMark Parkway before Carr refreshing along the South Independence Street fence line For questions and concerns, please email trailmark@westwindmanagement.com.
Happy Father’s Day from the HOA
June 16, 2024 Dear TrailMark Fathers, All of us on the TrailMark HOA Board hope that every Dad is able to enjoy a stress free day with your family on this Father’s Day. As a Father myself, we all know the balance it takes to work a full time job but also fill the important role of being a dedicated Dad for your children. To me, Fatherhood is the most rewarding and best job I’ve ever had because it is filled with love, joy, and memories that can’t be purchased. My kids are definitely my heroes! I’m proud to say this photo is me welcoming my daughter into the world just a couple days before Father’s Day, 13 years ago. Talk about the best Father’s Day gift!! Dads, kick back today and let your family spoil you. Hopefully, the kids mowing the lawn, relocating a snake, or cooking a great meal on the grill will give you a break from the daily grind. We certainly have some great Fathers here in TrailMark and would like to recognize you today. On behalf of our Board, we wish each and every TrailMark Dad a relaxing and wonderful Father’s Day! Thank you for always being there for your family and children. Sincerely, Ken Colaizzi, President TrailMark HOA Littleton, CO 80127 president@trailmark.org
TRAILMARK COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE & KIDZ MARKET
Friday, June 7th & Saturday June 8th 7:30 am-2:00 pm throughout TrailMark INTERACTIVE MAP – https://app.mapline.com/map/map_6a021e24/ASoRVT8ZP39tPzMBP3VlIz8UWjhcPz8UA0krPwE0Pz8Uej9GPz Sponsored by Lori Ross of Dubrova & Associates at REVV Real Estate
FOOD TRUCK THURSDAY
Thursday, June 6th, 5:00-7:30 pm South Field Way near TrailMark Park (map) FOOD TRUCK: 🚚 Ninja Ramen – https://www.ninjaramenmobile.com/ All trucks offer walk-up ordering. If trucks offer online ordering, it will be available when service begins. Please respect those who live on that street. If garbage cans are full, please bring your trash home. Food truck selections subject to change. Due to weather and other circumstances, events may be canceled. Please check trailmark.org for cancellation information.
Must be registered to win the Kidz Market prize
There are not a lot of entries into the Kidz Market yet this year. Kidz Market runs concurrently with the TrailMark Community Garage Sale which is NEXT FRIDAY AND SATURDAY! **REMINDER: To win the prize, you must be registered so that our sponsor knows where to send their secret shopper for judging! It’s not too late. So enter now and get put on the map! We can’t wait to see all the awesome stuff you kids come up with!!! Sign up here – https://form.jotform.com/rosslori1914/KIDZ_MARKETPLACE_2023
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TrailMark Monthly Newsletter
The June issue of the TRAILMARK NEWSLETTER has been emailed out to the TrailMark community. It can be viewed online at: https://www.trailmark.org/newsletter/. If you didn’t receive your email copy, please sign up here to join the email list: https://www.trailmark.org/email-sign-up/. If you are signed up and still did not receive your issue, please email the communications committee at: communications@trailmark.org.
TrailMark HOA Events Calendar… Did you know?
Near the top-right of the trailmark.org home page, there is a link to TrailMark’s Events Calendar. The communications committee keeps it updated with HOA events like meetings, social events like Food Truck Thursday, and other local – usually free – events from Littleton and surrounding areas. Next time you have a minute, we invite you to take a look > https://www.trailmark.org/calendar/
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Garbage & Recycling delayed to May 29th
Garbage and recycling pick-up is delayed from Tuesday, May 28th to Wednesday, May 29th due to the Memorial Day holiday.
Memorial Day Salute
May 27, 2024 Dear TrailMark Residents, Many of our residents have either served or are currently serving our country in one of our branches of the military. Some of us also know of a veteran who personally sacrificed their life for our freedom. Today, we honor our fallen soldiers and thank each and every one of them for the freedoms each of us have as an American. As the son of a soldier, I know how much it means to our veterans that you honor them by flying the red, white, and blue on your house today. Before you enjoy your BBQ today, please take some time to thank a soldier for their honorable service. A special thanks to Sunny Puckett and Boy Scout Troop 685 for decorating our entrance on this day of remembrance. It is very rewarding to see that TrailMark pays the ultimate respect to our veterans by flying the American flag on Memorial Day. Salute to our fallen heroes, and thank you for your service! Respectfully, Ken Colaizzi, President TrailMark HOA Littleton, CO 80127 president@trailmark.org https://www.trailmark.org
TMMD REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, May 21, 2024 – NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of the TrailMark Metropolitan District (the “District”) Town of Littleton, County of Jefferson, State of Colorado, will hold a regular meeting at 6:30 P.M. on May 21, 2024 at 8490 W TrailMark Pkwy, Littleton, CO 80127, also known as South Metro Fire Station 19. for the purpose of conducting such business as may come before the Board. The meeting is open to the public. Agenda BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TRAILMARK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT By: /s/ COMMUNITY RESOURCE SERVICES OF COLORADO
CAC Notes
LCS did a common area spring clean on Friday, May 17th. Our four big projects have not been assigned a timeline yet, but CAC (Common Area Committee) will let residents know as soon as we know! Meanwhile, HUGE thanks go out to: Pene Yerigan – garden designer Lisa Hern – plant pick-up helper Gary & Sharon Shepard and Dennis Kreeger for weeding, planting and composite spreading in the front, north bed Now, we need some good watering to help keep the garden beautiful! 😉 Also…big thanks to the fire station for letting us stash our compost bags on their property until we were able to use them!!!!! 🩷 …and Sally Janssen for donating some of her divided lilies to plant in the north bed! 🙂
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TrailMark Fit
The TrailMark Fit Run & Walk group has started up again for the spring, summer and fall. Check their website and calendar at trailmarkfit.com. All TrailMark residents are welcome.
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FOOD TRUCK THURSDAY
Thursday, May 16th 5:00-7:30 pm South Field Way near TrailMark Park (map) FOOD TRUCK(S): 🚚 Smokin’ Bones BBQ https://denverbarbecuefoodtruck.com/ 🚚 Lucky Mary’s https://www.facebook.com/luckymarys/ All trucks offer walk-up ordering. If trucks offer online ordering, it will be available when service begins. Please respect those who live on that street. If garbage cans are full, please bring your trash home. Food truck selections subject to change. Due to weather and other circumstances, events may be canceled. Please check trailmark.org for cancellation information.
July HOA Meeting Location
May 15, 2024 Dear TrailMark Residents, The HOA Board announced at the HOA meeting last night that we will not be able to use Falcon Bluffs Middle School for our July HOA meeting. Jeffco Schools does not allow building use permits district-wide in July as custodians are deep-cleaning schools in preparation for schools to open in August. The HOA Board considered 5 optional locations for the July HOA meeting and unanimously selected to have our July HOA meeting at Crave Nutrition. Residents Craig and Coleen Thurber, owners of Crave Nutrition, have graciously offered their place of business FREE of charge for our July meeting location. The Thurbers even offered to provide free samples that night as well – we’re very lucky! Crave Nutrition is located at: 9729 W Coalmine Ave., Unit Y Littleton, CO 80123 303-948-2048 Visit Crave Nutrition website Please join us at Crave Nutrition at 6:00 p.m. on July 9th for our HOA meeting. The HOA Board sincerely thanks the Thurbers for letting us occupy Crave Nutrition for our July 2024 HOA meeting. It’s gestures like this that continue to make TrailMark the special neighborhood that it is. Thank you, Ken Colaizzi, President TrailMark HOA Littleton, CO 80127 president@trailmark.org https://www.trailmark.org
Questions about the TrailMark Park Improvement Project?
South Suburban has encountered a minor permitting issue that has delayed the contractor from beginning the demolition process. This delay has not changed the project schedule, and SSPR anticipates the issue to be resolved quickly. Residents can ask questions related to the TrailMark Park Improvement Project through Game Plan. Please see the link and steps below. Step 1: Open the link: https://gameplan.ssprd.org/trailmark-park-playground-improvements Step 2: Click on the Questions Tab Step 3: Submit a Question TrailMark Park Playground Update May 13, 2024 The City of Littleton is scheduled to complete an inspection of the construction site this Wednesday, May 15th. Pending an approved inspection, construction will resume. Will Barringer, SSPR
HOA BOARD MEETING
Tuesday, May 14th 6:00 pm Falcon Bluffs Middle School, 8449 South Garrison St. Agenda All are welcome.
New Shea Homes in TrailMark update at HOA Meeting May 14th
May 13, 2024 – Dear TrailMark Residents, The TrailMark HOA Board of Directors has a special guest attending tomorrow night’s HOA meeting to give us an update on the 35 new homes that are scheduled to be built in the vacant lot across from the fire station. It’s been about a year since our neighborhood has had an update, so our HOA Board invited The Pachner Company to come enlighten all of us with a current status of the new homes. The Pachner Company update will be the first item on the New Business section of the agenda at tomorrow night’s HOA meeting. Our HOA meeting will be at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 14th, at the Falcon Bluffs Middle School Library, 2nd Floor, located at: Falcon Bluffs Middle School 8449 S Garrison St Littleton, CO 80128 Please attend if you would like to hear the updates as to the new Shea homes that will be built in the front of TrailMark. We want to make sure all residents are notified of the update. We look forward to seeing you at our HOA meeting tomorrow night. Sincerely, Ken Colaizzi, President TrailMark HOA Littleton, CO 80127 president@trailmark.org https://www.trailmark.org
Happy Mother’s Day from the HOA
May 12, 2024 Dear TrailMark Mothers, All of us on the TrailMark HOA Board would like to wish each and every Mom a very Happy Mother’s Day today. We all know that raising children today is not only challenging, but feels like a full time job at times. Hopefully, each of your families are putting their Moms on top of a pedestal today, letting you relax, and treating you like a Queen. You deserve it! Whether you are enjoying a massage, a delicious dinner, some gorgeous flowers, or a day where your kids finally don’t refer to you as Bruh, all of us in TrailMark hope all of you Moms enjoy a cherished day with your loved ones. Salute to all the TrailMark Moms, we appreciate you! Happy Mother’s Day, Ken Colaizzi, President TrailMark HOA Littleton, CO 80127 president@trailmark.org https://www.trailmark.org
Stamp Out Hunger this Saturday, May 11th
Please wait until Saturday to drop off your donations. Not an HOA sponsored event.
The Xcel Power Outage: What have we learned, and how can we better prepare ourselves for “next time?” On April 6, 2024, some residents received a message from Xcel Energy warning of upcoming power outages—Outages that “may” include our area. Others were given no notice. Some received a later message saying that it “will” include our area. Soon after, all electric power was cut to TrailMark, as well as a few other chosen front range neighborhoods. The outage lasted a total of 30 hours. While some camped out in their living rooms, others left town only to come back to a refrigerator full of throw-aways. The following information is a compilation of what we’ve learned from Xcel and the news media to better prepare ourselves for “next time.” Xcel’s web page, https://co.my.xcelenergy.com/s/outage-safety, includes information with an outage map, status checker, outage check list, and how to report outages and receive alerts. During a power outage, you can check the status of your electric outage by texting STAT to 98936. You may also text OUT to 98936 to report an outage, or call 1-800-895-1999. Oxygen dependent people should be prepared with enough spare bottles to last a few days, or consider staying with family, friends or in a hotel outside of the planned outage area. South Metro Fire Rescue is only equipped to provide oxygen for medical emergencies and your regular provider should be contacted for non-emergent needs. Smoke alarms may start intermittently chirping because their back up batteries are low. If this happens, the batteries should be replaced. Please do not use a gas stove to heat your home and do not use outdoor stoves indoors for heating or cooking. If using a generator, keep it outside in a well ventilated area away from windows. Everyone should Sign Up to Receive Alerts. Please do not contact the HOA with questions about power outages. Xcel does not share any extra information with the HOA than is shared with the general public.
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Maintenance is required on radon mitigation system parts
From the Design Review Committee (DRC) – Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that comes from the breakdown of uranium in the soil, that moves up through the soil into the atmosphere. It can seep into our homes through cracks and openings in floors and crawlspaces. When this happens, radon becomes part of the air we breathe. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment tells us that TrailMark, in fact the entire state of Colorado, is rated as Zone 1 – High radon potential (probable indoor radon average >4pCi/L), and about half the homes have radon levels higher than the US Environmental Protection Agency recommended action level of 4 picocuries per liter. As a safety issue, homeowners are encouraged to test radon levels in your home. If you find that your radon levels require mitigation, a DRC request is required because radon mitigation systems vent radon outdoors through a pipe that ends above the edge of the roof. All DRC radon mitigation system requests require that all system parts external to the house (conduit, fan assembly, brackets, etc.) must be painted the color of the surface upon which they rest. After initial installation, upkeep of those system parts becomes a maintenance issue – painted the color of the surface upon which they rest, regardless of who installed the system or when it was installed. For more information on radon testing and mitigation, check with the CO Department of Public Health and Environment at https://cdphe.colorado.gov/hm/radon.
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Updates from our HOA President
May 3, 2024 – Dear TrailMark Residents, Our HOA Board wanted to keep you all posted regarding some current news events in TrailMark. First, on Wednesday, May 8th, at 6:00 p.m., please attend our Meet and Greet with our City Councilwoman, Andrea Peters, at the Falcon Bluffs Middle School library located at 8449 S Garrison Street in Littleton. Light refreshments will be served. This is a great opportunity for you to ask questions to Councilwoman Peters. Second, on Tuesday, May 14th at 6:00 p.m., please consider attending our HOA meeting. A guest speaker from the Pachner Company will give us an update about the new Shea Homes set to be built across from the fire station. Our Board was able to get the Pachner Company to agree to a brief presentation and an update to the progress thus far. Our HOA meeting will also be held at the Falcon Bluffs Middle School library at 8449 S Garrison Street in Littleton. We look forward to seeing you at our HOA meeting. Third, about 20 residents took part today in the open house tour of the solar array being built at the Botanic Gardens Chatfield Farms. Residents learned all of the specifics as they met with John, the superintendent of the project, and Josie, the managing planner from the Botanic Gardens Chatfield Farms. The project is expected to be completed by the end of June, 2024. If you missed the solar panel tour and still have questions, please contact Larry Vickerman, Director of the Botanic Gardens Chatfield Farms at 720-865-4337, or vickerml@botanicgardens.org. Again, our Board looks forward to seeing all of you on May 8th and May 14th at 6:00 p.m. at Falcon Bluffs Middle School. We all hope you enjoy your upcoming weekend. Sincerely, Ken Colaizzi, President TrailMark HOA Littleton, CO 80127 president@trailmark.org https://www.trailmark.org Photos by Ken Colaizzi and Linda Jagiello
Nice weather = Home Projects
Any exterior work to your home not classified as Routine Home Maintenance/Repairs REQUIRES you to complete a DRC form and wait for approval BEFORE work starts. WHEN IN DOUBT, SUBMIT A FORM.
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Invitation from the Denver Botanic Gardens Chatfield Farms
TrailMark Neighbors, Please read the attached invitation card – Join us Friday, May 3rd – tour starts at noon, followed by a planting project in our Community Supported Agriculture fields. We will have a sneak peak of our solar garden project and you will get to chat with the experts about sustainable energy and garden produce production under solar panels. Until June 1st, we are also offering our TrailMark neighbors a discounted share option to be able to pick up weekly fresh vegetables right here at Chatfield Farms. To claim your discounted share, please email csa.waitlist@BotanicGardens.org. Lastly, we are hosting a Farm to Fork dinner under the August stars – tickets are limited, so check your newsletters soon for a chance to get two complimentary tickets! Larry Vickerman, Director of Chatfield Farms O 720-865-4337 A 8500 West Deer Creek Canyon Road, Littleton, CO 80128 E VickermL@botanicgardens.org W botanicgardens.org
FOOD TRUCK THURSDAY
Thursday, May 2, 2024 – All trucks offer walk-up ordering. If trucks offer online ordering, it will be available when service begins. Please respect those who live on that street. If garbage cans are full, please bring your trash home. Food truck selections subject to change. Due to weather and other circumstances, events may be canceled. Please check trailmark.org for cancellation information. Please check the Hand-to-Mouth food truck calendar for real-time changes and cancellation information.
TrailMark Monthly Newsletter
The May issue of the TRAILMARK NEWSLETTER has been emailed out to the TrailMark community. It can be viewed online at: https://www.trailmark.org/newsletter/. If you didn’t receive your email copy, please sign up here to join the email list: https://www.trailmark.org/email-sign-up/. If you are signed up and still did not receive your issue, please email the communications committee at: communications@trailmark.org.
CAC jumps back into action
The Common Area Committee (CAC) jumps back into action in May, refreshing the north flower bed at the entrance. The CAC is always waiting to welcome additional members as well as entertaining your thoughts/suggestions for enhancing our common areas! For further information, please contact Mary Kreeger at common-area@trailmark.org.
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Sign up for the TrailMark Garage Sale
Sign up here: https://form.jotform.com/213636238515153
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Drug Take-Back Day
CANCELED – Twice a year, the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office joins law enforcement agencies nationwide to remove potentially dangerous controlled substances from our nation’s medicine cabinets. Drug Take-Back Day allows the public to surrender expired, unwanted, or unused pharmaceutical controlled substances and other medications for destruction. These drugs are a potential supply source for illegal use and unacceptable public health and safety risks. The DEA holds the National Drug Take-Back events in April and October each year. The next event is on Saturday, April 27th from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. The Sheriff’s Office will accommodate collections at Dakota Ridge High School, West Parking Lot, 13399 West Coal Mine Avenue, Littleton. Can’t make it to the event? The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office has installed a safe disposal site for residents to drop off unused or expired household medications. A secure medication drop box is now available at South Precinct, 11139 Bradford Road, Littleton. Use this interactive map to find other take back locations that participate in the state program. Drop boxes are the best option for families and individuals to dispose of potentially harmful medications safely. Prescription, over-the-counter, and vitamins can be disposed of in the drop box. However, Sharps items, chemotherapy medication, and marijuana products may not be disposed of in drop boxes. Healthcare facility waste is also not permitted. Read the full article here – https://www.jeffco.us/1068/Drug-Take-Back
5K event in TrailMark to benefit Shaffer Elementary’s sister school in Kenya
Ronesa Junior School, Shaffer Elementary’s sister school in Kenya, is facing a severe water crisis due to a 4-year drought that has depleted the water levels in the aquifer. The school’s well has run dry, and two new wells drilled nearby are drawing all the available water. This has resulted in a financial burden on the school, and has put the health and well-being of students and staff at risk from water-borne diseases. Read more here. Join others on April 27th at 8 a.m. to run/walk a 5K in the TrailMark neighborhood. Parking is limited so please plan on arriving early to park on neighborhood streets and walk to the start at Hogback Hill Park. Packet pickup details will be provided to you via email one week prior to the event. There are other options offered through the registration form if you can not attend in person on Saturday, April 27th, but still want to donate to the cause. For questions please reach out to TrailMark resident Kim at R4r@gritzmaker.com. Information: https://givebutter.com/run4ronesa Not an HOA sponsored event.
HOA is asking if anyone has information on Hit and Run Crash
April 25, 2024 – Dear TrailMark Residents, Our HOA was informed of a hit and run yesterday, 4/24/24, at the traffic island located at South Holland and TrailMark Parkway, directly south of Hogback Hill Park. Our association suffered damage to our tree, irrigation system and landscape. A City of Littleton sign was also destroyed. If anyone has any information regarding the hit and run, please email president@trailmark.org. We hope that the responsible party will come forward and assume financial responsibility for the damage. Unfortunately, when folks purposely leave the scene of an accident and don’t admit their mistake, then all 799 homes in TrailMark are forced to pay for these damages to make the association whole again. Police are looking for a 2011-2017 dark colored, possibly black Infinity SUV, either a QX60, or QX80 with significant body damage to the front driver’s side (see photos below). Our HOA landscaper helped clean up the island debris today. Again, if any of you have credible information regarding this hit and run, please email president@trailmark.org. Our Board appreciates your help! Thank you, Ken Colaizzi, President TrailMark HOA Littleton, CO 80127 president@trailmark.org https://www.trailmark.org
Power outage updates
UPDATE SUNDAY, APRIL 7th: 9:00 pm – The power has been restored throughout TrailMark. PLEASE NOTE: You can check the status of your electric outage by texting STAT to 98936. Please do not contact the HOA with questions about the power outage. Xcel is not sharing any extra information with the HOA than is being shared with the general public. Updates from Xcel and an interactive map may be found here. https://co.my.xcelenergy.com/s/outage-safety/update. More information https://co.my.xcelenergy.com/s/outage-safety.
Electricity may be cut at 3:00 today
Saturday, April 6th – Xcel Energy Prepares for Increased Fire Risks, Outages and Limited Public Safety Power Shutoffs https://co.my.xcelenergy.com/s/outage-safety/update. From South Metro Fire Rescue https://www.facebook.com/SouthMetroPIO. With the scheduled power shutoff to portions of South Metro’s District in northwestern Douglas County including Solstice and Sterling Ranch, we have a few safety recommendations. Oxygen dependent people should be prepared with enough spare bottles to last through Sunday, or consider staying with family, friends or in a hotel outside of the planned outage area. SMFR is only equipped to provide oxygen for medical emergencies and your regular provider should be contacted for non-emergent needs. Smoke alarms may start intermittently chirping because their back up batteries are low. If this happens, the batteries should be replaced. Please do not use a gas stove to heat your home and do not use outdoor stoves indoors for heating or cooking. If using a generator, keep it outside in a well ventilated area away from windows. Xcel Energy Colorado provided this map. Customers within the black polygon will lose electricity beginning at 3 p.m. Saturday.
HOA schedules Meet and Greet for TrailMark residents with City Council Member Andrea Peters
April 4, 2024 – Dear TrailMark Residents, On behalf of our HOA Board, I am pleased to announce that the TrailMark HOA Board of Directors has scheduled a Meet and Greet with Andrea Peters, our Littleton City Council Member for District 4. Andrea Peters has agreed to come visit with our TrailMark residents during a one hour meet and greet. Please mark your calendars for Wednesday, May 8th, 2024 from 6:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. We will be meeting on the 2nd floor in the library at Falcon Bluffs Middle School, located at 8449 S Garrison Street Littleton, CO 80128. All TrailMark residents are invited to attend. Light refreshments will be provided. A huge thank you goes out to Principal Tom Burns at Falcon Bluffs Middle School for allowing us to meet in the library that evening. We are very thankful for the accommodations that Mr. Burns extends to TrailMark. This is not an official HOA meeting, nor is it an official Littleton City Council Meeting. Periodically, City Council Members like to visit with their constituents to hear the concerns, accolades, and questions of the community. Our TrailMark HOA Board is excited to have secured this special meeting with Councilwoman Peters, so please take advantage of this great opportunity to come meet your City Council Member. Our Board tried diligently to invite Ms. Peters to one of our Tuesday HOA meetings, however, Littleton City Council meetings are also on Tuesdays, so there was a conflict. Thankfully, Councilwoman Peters has agreed to a special one hour question and answer session for TrailMark residents. Please join our HOA Board in welcoming Ms. Andrea Peters on Wednesday, May 8th, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. at Falcon Bluffs Middle School. Cordially, Ken Colaizzi, President TrailMark HOA Littleton, CO 80127 president@trailmark.org https://www.trailmark.org
FOOD TRUCK THURSDAY
Thursday, April 4th, 5:00-7:30 pm, S Field Way by TrailMark Park. FOOD TRUCKS: Dude Bro Taco, Lucky Mary’s. If you plan on eating near the food trucks, please bring your own chairs. The playground, benches and pavilion are fenced off due to construction. All trucks offer walk-up ordering. If trucks offer online ordering, it will be available when service begins. Please respect those who live on that street. If garbage cans are full, please bring your trash home. Food truck selections subject to change. Due to weather and other circumstances, events may be canceled. Please check trailmark.org for cancellation information. Please check the Hand-to-Mouth food truck calendar for real-time changes and cancellation information.
Fence Work in Filing 2
TrailMark’s annual fence work will be completed later this springtime. Fence repairs and paint for the 2024 rotation is in Filing 2. Please be mindful when contractors are operating in the area. Also, please have all landscaping overgrowth cleaned up to ensure a proper service to the fencing. Lastly, please think of your pets when brief access to the fence posts are to be replaced.
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Republic Services Update: No delay April 2nd
Tuesday, April 2nd is a regular garbage and recycling pick-up day. No delay due to the Easter holiday.
HOA ASSESSMENTS DUE APRIL 1st
The quarterly assessment for April 1st is $165. More information can be found on our Pay Assessment Fees page. If you have any questions, please contact Westwind Management Group.
TrailMark Monthly Newsletter
The April issue of the TRAILMARK NEWSLETTER has been emailed out to the TrailMark community. It can be viewed online at: https://www.trailmark.org/newsletter/. If you didn’t receive your email copy, please sign up here to join the email list: https://www.trailmark.org/email-sign-up/. If you are signed up and still did not receive your issue, please email the communications committee at: communications@trailmark.org.
Easter Egg Hunt was a smashing success
March 30, 2024 – Dear TrailMark Residents, One of the joys of being your HOA President is working with our HOA Board and Social Committee to volunteer at our annual Easter Egg Hunt. Hundreds of kids came out, and many parents, to hunt for 2,000 Easter Eggs and take some selfies with the Easter Bunny. By the way, all 3 golden eggs were found! Two of the golden eggs had a Starbucks gift card, and one golden egg had a grand prize of a custom gift basket from our local Starbucks at Chatfield and Wadsworth. A huge thank you to the Starbucks at Chatfield and Wadsworth for donating all the coffee and lemonade. All the extra coffee went to our local fire station #19. I provided the donuts and Easter eggs as a special token of my appreciation for all of the outstanding neighbors who make TrailMark such a special neighborhood. Events like this bring our community together so we can call it HOME. Thank you all for coming out to our annual Easter Egg Hunt. On behalf of the entire Board, may you and your family enjoy a very special Easter! Happy Easter, Ken Colaizzi, President TrailMark HOA Littleton, CO 80127 president@trailmark.org https://www.trailmark.org
EASTER EGG HUNT
Saturday, March 30th, 9:00 am, Hogback Hill Park in TrailMark. All ages welcome! Bring your kiddos and their Easter baskets. See the Easter Bunny and hunt for eggs! 3 eggs will be special surprise eggs! For those who come around 8:15 to 8:30 a.m., there will be free donuts and coffee to enjoy. Take your family’s photo with the Easter Bunny either before or after the Easter Egg Hunt. Special thanks to Secure-All Security Doors for providing the filled Easter eggs and donuts. We are in need of volunteers to help set up the event, maintain the food and drink stations, and help with cleanup. Please reach out to social@trailmark.org to volunteer.
Save the date: Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, March 30th
Call for Easter Bunny Helpers – Looking to meet your neighbors and help the Easter Bunny spread good cheer? Have we got the event for you! The Easter Bunny needs helpers to hide prefilled Easter eggs on March 30th. This is the perfect opportunity for Scout troops needing to earn service merit badges, families teaching kids how to serve their community, or simply an excuse to be front and center to see the arrival of a very special bunny! If hiding eggs is not for you, there are other easy tasks that need to be done to once again create memories that will last a lifetime. Reach out to the social committee at social@trailmark.org.
HOA President receives special phone call from the Easter Bunny
March 23, 2024 – Dear TrailMark Residents, For those of you who have children, you may want to read this special announcement to your kids. This morning I received a very special phone call from the Easter Bunny!! I was told that the Easter Bunny will be making a surprise appearance in TrailMark, at Hogback Hill Park, on Saturday, March 30th at 9:00 a.m. The Easter Bunny said that there will be 2,003 eggs covering the soccer field. 2,000 of the eggs will be candy filled eggs. 3 eggs will be special surprise eggs that will be hidden within the 2,000 eggs. WOW, won’t this year’s Easter Egg Hunt be fun? Families, please make sure your child has their own Easter Basket to round up all the eggs from the soccer field. Social Committee members will be on hand coordinating the Easter Egg Hunt to start at 9:00 a.m. sharp for kids of all ages. The Easter Bunny also reminded me that kids may not hunt for Easter Eggs prior to 9:00 a.m. For those of you who come around 8:15 to 8:30 a.m., there will be free donuts and coffee to enjoy. The Easter Bunny told me that you are welcome to take your family’s photo with the Easter Bunny either before or after the Easter Egg Hunt. Please mark your calendars for Saturday, March 30th at 9:00 a.m. sharp for our TrailMark Easter Egg Hunt. 7 more sleeps until the Easter Bunny visits TrailMark – this is going to be so much fun! “Hoppy” Easter, Ken Colaizzi, President, TrailMark HOA, Littleton, CO 80127, president@trailmark.org, https://www.trailmark.org
TrailMark Park Construction Update
March 22, 2024 – Good morning Ken, My name is Will Barringer, and I am the planner who will be managing the TrailMark Park Improvement Project on behalf of South Suburban. I wanted to provide you with an update on where we are in the design/construction process and the best way TrailMark residents can access information. South Suburban has completed the design and bidding phases of the project and have now moved into the construction phase. South Suburban has awarded a construction contract to Sabell’s Civil and Landscape to complete the project. The contractor (SCL) is scheduled to begin mobilizing the first week of April and have the project completed by the end of the summer. We are hoping to open sections of the park before then; however, the shelter is a 24-week lead item and will be installed last. South Suburban is also in the process of replacing the entire irrigation system within the park. The design is anticipated to be complete late spring and construction will begin mid-summer. We are hoping to integrate the playground construction project with irrigation project; however, it may be that the playground project is completed without sod having been installed. If this is the case, the areas intended to be sodded as part of the playground project would either receive erosion control blankets or hydro mulched until the irrigation system replacement project has been completed. Once the irrigation system replacement project is complete, those areas adjacent to the playground would then receive sod. You are welcome to utilize the attached pdf in your upcoming April newsletter; however, the best way for the TrailMark community to stay up to date with the construction progress will be by accessing our Game Plan website. I have included a link below to the TrailMark Improvement Project page. The QR code located in the bottom right corner of the Construction Sign pdf will also take you to the webpage. TrailMark Park Improvement Project Game Plan page link: https://gameplan.ssprd.org/trailmark-park-playground-improvements Please let me know if you have any questions or need additional information. Thank you, Will Barringer, Park Planner II, South Suburban Parks and Recreation, 4810 E County Line Rd, Littleton, CO 80126, ssprd.org, 303.483.7024
New Landscaping Allowances Policy for TrailMark residents
March 20, 2024 – Dear TrailMark Residents, In the last two years, the Colorado state legislature has adopted new laws regarding landscaping in HOA communities. Our Design Review Committee (DRC) has always followed our covenants while reviewing homeowner’s requests to re-landscape their properties. To keep our policies current with the new state laws, our legal team advised the TrailMark HOA Board to update our Landscape Policy. As of March 20th, 2024, the TrailMark HOA Board has unanimously approved and adopted the new Landscaping Allowances Policy for all TrailMark homeowners when choosing to re-landscape their properties. All landscape projects need to be approved by the DRC by filling out a DRC Home Improvement Request Form (https://www.trailmark.org/uploads/1/4/2/0/142002170/hoa_home_improvement_request_yd_access_202303.pdf). Below is a copy of the new Landscaping Allowances Policy for TrailMark. Westwind Management Group will be sending copies of this newly adopted policy to all homeowners as this will now be enforceable from March 20th, 2024 forward. For clarification, this Landscaping Allowances Policy only pertains to the 659 single family homes, and not residents in Star Canyon. The Star Canyon patio homes and condos have their covenants governed by a separate HOA. Again, a big thank you goes out to our volunteers on the DRC Committee as they work hard preserving the look of our neighborhood, while balancing the new state laws that get interwoven into their volunteer duties. If any further questions arise regarding this newly adopted Landscaping Allowances Policy, then please email the board a, TrailMark HOA, Littleton, CO 80127 president@trailmark.org https://www.trailmark.org Landscaping Allowances Policy
TRAILMARK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, March 19, 2024. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of the TrailMark Metropolitan District (the “District”) Town of Littleton, County of Jefferson, State of Colorado, will hold a regular meeting at 6:30 P.M. on March 19, 2024 at 8490 W TrailMark Pkwy, Littleton, CO 80127, also know as South Metro Fire Station 19. For the purpose of conducting such business as may come before the Board. The meeting is open to the public. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TRAILMARK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT. By: /s/ COMMUNITY RESOURCE SERVICES OF COLORADO. Agenda
Definition of Maintenance and Definition of Architectural Approval
March 16, 2024 – Dear TrailMark Residents, During the March 12th HOA Meeting, our last agenda item was titled, HOA 101 – Definition of Maintenance Items VS Definition of Architectural Approval. The Board took the time to explain what the difference is between a Maintenance Item to your home versus an Architectural Approval Item. We realize that not all homeowners are able to attend our HOA meetings. For those of you who were unable to attend our March HOA meeting, we’ve created two digital PDF copies: Definition of Maintenance, and Definition of Architectural Approval. We encourage you to share these documents with your neighbors. We will also post these permanently on the TrailMark website, www.trailmark.org. Maintenance Items are items in which you as a homeowner are required to maintain for the upkeep of your home. Included in this document is a reference to homeowners, specifically pages 3, 4, and 5, that details which repairs do not require written DRC approval. The Architectural Approval document goes over the process of filling out a DRC Home Improvement Request form prior to beginning an improvement to the exterior of your home. Included in this document is a copy of the required DRC Home Improvement Request form that always needs to be submitted on all of your outdoor home improvements. This document will come in handy for many of the outdoor projects that you have planned for the upcoming warmer months. The Board will continue adding a new HOA 101 topic at each meeting in the future. Our hope is that our HOA 101 topics will better familiarize our residents with the rules, policies, and procedures of the HOA. All Board Members are TrailMark residents too and we want to include our residents by helping everyone understand how the wheels turn in the HOA. Hopefully, these documents will be a great resource for all homeowners. Please remember that these two documents do not apply to residents in the Star Canyon Patio Homes, nor the Star Canyon Condos as they have a separate HOA who enforces their covenants. These documents only apply to the 659 single family homes within TrailMark. If anyone has any additional comments, or questions, please email the Board at TrailMark@westwindmanagment.com, or speak with one of our five HOA Board Members. Thank you, Ken Colaizzi, President TrailMark HOA Littleton, CO 80127 president@trailmark.org https://www.trailmark.org Definition of Maintenance Definition of Architectural Approval
WELCOME, NEW RESIDENTS!
There is a web page that welcomes TrailMark’s incoming residents and offers essential information for a smooth transition. View it here –https://www.trailmark.org/new-residents/
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HOA Snow Removal coming soon
March 15, 2024 – Dear TrailMark Residents, This afternoon, I received a phone call from Troy, one of the owners at LCS, which is our snow removal company. Unfortunately, the main person at LCS, who coordinates all of the calls and work orders for their snow removal, was rushed to the emergency room during this nasty storm yesterday. Troy apologized and said he was making personal phone calls to all of his HOA clients letting them know that no one has been forgotten. Troy expects his crew to be in TrailMark later today or tomorrow to clear all of our snow on the HOA portions. Troy’s employee is going to be ok and is recovering. I thanked Troy for the update and wished a speedy recovery to his employee. Thank you all in advance for your understanding during this difficult time for LCS. Many thanks, Ken Colaizzi, President, TrailMark HOA, Littleton, CO 80127, president@trailmark.org, https://www.trailmark.org
Many Home Improvement Requests require a Property Plot Plan
Many DRC (Design Review Committee) requests such as fence replacement/repair/painting, landscaping plans, driveway/walkway installation/replacement, etc., require a property plot plan. To assist the DRC with these reviews, detail your improvement on the plan including dimensions of the improvement. Improvements such as decks, patios, fire pits, outdoor kitchens, must also include the distance from the improvement to the side and rear property lines. Per the City of Littleton, plot plans for TrailMark addresses are available, over the counter, at the Building Department, 2255 W. Berry Ave., Littleton, CO 80120. (303) 795-3751. Hand-drawn plot plans are also accepted. All plot plans must be legible, easy to read, and well documented of the proposed improvement, including accurate dimensions.
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Board appoints David Soule to TrailMark HOA Board of Directors
March 13, 2024 – Dear TrailMark Residents, At the HOA Meeting on March 12th, 2024, the Board discussed Vice President Carole Brooks’ recent resignation as she has recently had to relocate outside of TrailMark. The Board thanked and praised all of the contributions and improvements that Carole Brooks brought to the Board during her Vice Presidency. The Board and TrailMark will miss Carole and her leadership. All of us in TrailMark wish Carole and her husband Paul good luck in their new home. Since Carole’s position was vacant, the Board had the option of leaving the position vacant or appointing a new board member. The Board unanimously approved appointing resident David Soule, a U.S. Navy Veteran, as the newest member of the TrailMark HOA Board. David attends all of our HOA meetings and graciously accepted our appointment. Thank you David! The Board acknowledged that it’s nice to have strong leaders who are eager to jump in, roll up their sleeves and help our community. David has previously been on an HOA Board in another community, and he also continues to volunteer with Jeffco Open Space. David even helped the TrailMark HOA in the meeting last night with an issue with Jeffco Open Space – he’s already tackling his volunteer work for TrailMark! In appointing David to the TrailMark HOA Board, the board members chose to juggle some positions within the Board. The parentheses after each board member’s name indicate when that board member’s term expires in November of that specified year. Your current board members and their positions are: Ken Colaizzi, President (2025), Arwen Vaughan, Vice President (2025), Tonya Sloan, Secretary (2024), Phil Kinney, Treasurer (2024), David Soule, Member at Large (2024). TrailMark residents, please help me pay tribute to Carole Brooks for a job well done as she exceeded our expectations, and also extend a friendly welcome and salute to our newest Board Member, David Soule. Our Board is excited to keep moving forward on improving TrailMark for all of us. Sincerely, Ken Colaizzi, President, TrailMark HOA, Littleton, CO 80127, president@trailmark.org, https://www.trailmark.org
Permanent Light policy and Dangerous Dogs policy
adopted by the TrailMark HOA Board effective March 12, 2024. March 13, 2024 – Dear TrailMark Residents,Last night at the March 12th, 2024 HOA meeting, the Board adopted and executed two new policies for residents in TrailMark. Both of these policies are effective and enforceable as of March 12th, 2024. Westwind Management Group has assured the Board and residents attending the meeting last night that copies of these new policies will be mailed to all residents.The Board adopted and approved a Permanent Light Policy which will prohibit any type of permanent decorative or other special lighting to be installed on a home’s trim, roofline, soffit, or fascia of TrailMark homes. The Board also adopted and approved a Dangerous Dogs Policy, which mirrors the Colorado State Statute, Section 18-9-204.5, which prohibits Dangerous Dogs.In this article, we are including links to both new policies so that homeowners are aware of them. For transparency, our HOA legal team reviewed both policies and approved the legality and enforcement of both policies as well.The Board wishes to thank our DRC volunteer committee members for spending an enormous amount of time and research in developing and implementing the now Permanent Light Policy. As mentioned at the meeting, the Board has a fiduciary duty to preserve our community and the property values, and is happy to say that residents will not have to come home to homes that have permanent lights on 365 days a year as this type of lighting is strictly prohibited. Thank you DRC members.The Board also wishes to thank Western Law for their guidance and expertise in developing our Dangerous Dog Policy to help keep all of our residents safe. This policy is also being used in other Colorado HOA’s as well. Please understand this policy doesn’t specifically name certain breeds of dogs as we all understand that every type of dog can be dangerous if not trained correctly. This policy has been adopted to hold dog owners accountable and responsible for keeping your dog safe to others within the neighborhood, and also protects the Board from any type of legal action in the event of a dangerous dog incident.Thank you,Ken Colaizzi, President, TrailMark HOA, Littleton, CO 80127, president@trailmark.org, https://www.trailmark.org. Permanent Light Policy – https://www.trailmark.org/uploads/1/4/2/0/142002170/permanentoutdoorlightingpolicy_20240312.pdf, Dangerous Dogs Policy -https://www.trailmark.org/uploads/1/4/2/0/142002170/dangerousdogspolicy_20240312.pdf
HOA BOARD MEETING
Tuesday, March 12th, 6:00 pm. Falcon Bluffs Middle School, 8449 South Garrison St. Agenda. All are welcome.
Board works with Westwind on corrective actions for Security Camera and Seasonal Wreath violation notices
March 7, 2024 – Dear TrailMark Residents, Last week, we reported to you that Westwind Management had mistakenly sent out some courtesy violation notices to some homeowners regarding the installation of security cameras. Initially, our Board found out about these as homeowners began to contact the Board regarding these mistakes. I personally went and met with four of these homeowners who were affected by this issue. I assured each of them that our Board would make sure that these courtesy violation notices would be quickly corrected by Westwind. On Thursday, February 29th, the Board also found out through a few homeowners emailing the Board, that some other residents received courtesy notices of violation regarding seasonal wreaths on their front doors. Again, I personally met with two of these affected homeowners to witness one wreath was a Valentine’s Day wreath and one was an Easter wreath. Both of these residents were still in the window of the noted holidays, and neither was in violation per our guidelines. Late evening on Thursday, February 29th, I had a very long phone conversation with the Chief Operating Officer at Westwind and explained that our Board needed all of the security camera notices and seasonal wreath notices immediately corrected for our affected residents. The Board also asked for each affected homeowner to be contacted by Westwind with an email and/or letter explaining that the mistake had been corrected and no further action was required. On Monday, March 4th, I had a conversation with Brian TerHark, the owner of Westwind, regarding this mistake in sending out notices that were in fact not violations. On behalf of every resident, I asked for Westwind to mail a community wide apology and for Westwind to pay for the mailing. Brian not only agreed, but he took full ownership and emphasized that Westwind would quickly correct this matter. Brian deeply apologized and said that his company will not only notify the affected residents with a letter and/or email to be mailed to their homes, but would also send a letter and/or email to all 799 homes apologizing for their mistake. Brian also assured me that Westwind would meet with their entire covenant compliance team to make sure a mistake like this wouldn’t happen again. At noon today, I had a meeting with Westwind Management and learned that the apology letters will be mailed and/or emailed within the next two days. All residents who received security camera and/or wreath violation notices have been resolved and will not receive any fines. In the future, if any question should arise regarding a notice that you receive from Westwind, please email them at TrailMark@westwindmanagement.com, or call Westwind at 720-756-3187. Westwind will quickly take care of any concerns or issues once they are reported. Again, thank you all for your patience in letting your Board work with Westwind in correcting these issues. Please watch your mailboxes and/or email in the days to come for the apology letter being sent from Westwind Management. Sincerely, Ken Colaizzi, President, TrailMark HOA, Littleton, CO 80127, president@trailmark.org, https://www.trailmark.org
Happy 79th Birthday to HOA Treasurer Phil, aka “Money Man”
March 4, 2024 – Dear Phil, All of us in TrailMark would like to help celebrate your last birthday in the 70’s today, as you hit the big 79! We all appreciate the hard work and dedication that you volunteer on a daily basis as our HOA Treasurer. You are very good at being the HOA Treasurer, that’s why our Board has nicknamed you, “Money Man.” From all 799 homes in TrailMark, we hope you can relax and enjoy your 79th birthday today. Thank you for being the outstanding man that you are – we’re all lucky to know you and call you our neighbor. Happy Birthday, Ken Colaizzi, President, TrailMark HOA, Littleton, CO 80127, president@trailmark.org, https://www.trailmark.org
A Letter from the HOA President regarding Security Camera Violation Notices
February 29, 2024 – Dear TrailMark Residents, Yesterday afternoon the HOA Board was made aware of a handful of residents who recently received a courtesy violation notice from Westwind Management pertaining to security cameras installed on your home. These notices were received at the end of February 2024. This is clearly a mistake and the Board has ordered Westwind to close each of those security camera notices and inform each homeowner that no further action is required. Installing security cameras on your home is one of the only items allowed without DRC approval. All other improvements to your home do require written DRC approval prior to beginning the improvement. DRC Approval is Not Required for these Routine Maintenance/Repair items If you received one of these security camera notices please email trailmark@westwindmanagement.com and politely ask them to withdraw the violation due to our TrailMark guidelines. Please know that the Board wants to assure all residents that we will work cooperatively with Westwind to make sure none of the security camera courtesy violation notices will receive any fines and will be corrected. Westwind Management will begin correcting each of these today. Again, we apologize for the mistake that went out from Westwind regarding security cameras. Thank you, Ken Colaizzi, President, TrailMark HOA, Littleton, CO 80127, president@trailmark.org, https://www.trailmark.org
Garage Sale Sponsorship awarded
Good News TrailMark, After reviewing the submitted applications for the 2024 Garage Sale Sponsorship, the TrailMark HOA Board has awarded this year’s sponsorship to Lori Ross. Congratulations, Lori Ross!! The Garage Sale will be Friday, June 7th and Saturday, June 8th, 2024. Please watch www.trailmark.org for more details to come. Sincerely, Ken Colaizzi, President, TrailMark HOA, Littleton, CO 80127, president@trailmark.org, https://www.trailmark.org/
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2024 TRAILMARK ANNUAL GARAGE SALE SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITY
The 2024 TrailMark Annual Garage Sale event is scheduled June 7th & 8th, 2024. Sponsorship applications are due to the HOA Board not later than 5:00 pm, February 28th, 2024. Applications must be submitted to board@trailmark.org. Applications arriving after 5:00 pm, February 28th, 2024, or submitted to other email addresses, will not be considered. The HOA Board will award the Garage Sale sponsorship on or around March 1st, 2024, and will publish the award in the TrailMark news outlets. As mentioned in the Proposed Social/Community Event form, solicitations/endorsements supporting the event and/or the sponsor are not needed. Thank you, TrailMark HOA Board of Directors. Sponsorship Application (removed)
Republic Services Update: No delay February 20th
Tuesday, February 20th is a regular garbage and recycling pick-up day. No delay due to the Presidents Day holiday.
Please report speeding in TrailMark to Littleton Police
February 19, 2024 – Dear TrailMark Residents, Several residents have been complaining of teenagers speeding throughout TrailMark. Specifically, the speeding seems to be concentrated in the main arteries of TrailMark which include TrailMark Parkway, West Baden Drive, and South Johnson Street. We live in a very active community full of joggers, walkers, runners, bikers, and kids playing outside in the streets. Speeding through our neighborhood is extremely dangerous and we do not want to see anyone get hit or injured by a speeder. This kind of erratic driving is unacceptable! If you have a teenage driver, please have a discussion with him or her about safe and acceptable driving habits throughout our neighborhood. Encouraging your teenage driver to drive under the 30 mph speed limit would be a proactive way to keep your new driver safe and also keep fellow residents and wildlife safe. Littleton Police has fielded several speeding complaints here in TrailMark over the past six weeks. The posted speed limit is 30 mph in TrailMark and sometimes that feels too fast, especially with our eleven cross walks. Please slow down. If you observe, or witness a speeding car here in TrailMark, please report to Littleton Police at 303-794-1551. This is a community plea for neighbors to help save our neighborhood from becoming a race track. Enough is enough, our neighborhood will band together and report the speeders. The HOA Board has posted articles about speeding in the past. For the safety of all of us in TrailMark, please slow down, be a respectful driver, and quit speeding. We all want to make it home safely, and we can all do it without speeding. We appreciate your cooperation. Sincerely, Ken Colaizzi, President, TrailMark HOA, Littleton, CO 80127, president@trailmark.org, https://www.trailmark.org
Friendly Reminder about Holiday Decorations
All exterior holiday decorations and lights utilized as season displays must be removed and properly stored by February 1, 2024.
Deer Creek Canyon Park/Hildebrand Ranch Park Trail Closure
The entirety of Black Bear Trail, which connects Deer Creek Canyon Park and Hildebrand Ranch Park, is closed from February 1 through July 31 to protect nesting birds of prey. More info.
What are your priorities for parks, open space, and trails improvements in Littleton? TAKE THE SURVEY! Root & Renew Survey (TrailMark is in District IV)
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A gentle reminder, Jefferson County has animal control laws in place to protect public health and safety. Please demonstrate responsible pet ownership.
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Fire Hydrants need clearance
To those who have fire hydrants in their yards… After a heavy snowstorm, fire hydrants throughout the neighborhood should be cleared 3 ft. around, so that if needed, firefighters wouldn’t have to spend time digging out before connecting their hoses. In an emergency, every second counts.
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Reminder: Snow and ice are required to be removed from sidewalks within a reasonable time after a snowfall.
Littleton, CO City Code and Charter
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TrailMark Monthly Newsletter
The February issue of the TRAILMARK NEWSLETTER has been emailed out to the TrailMark community. It can be viewed online at: https://trailmark.org/newsletter/. If you didn’t receive your email copy, please sign up here to join the email list:
https://www.trailmark.org/email-sign-up.html. If you are signed up and still did not receive your issue, please email the communications committee at: communications@trailmark.org.
Christmas Tree drop-off
The following information was posted in TrailMark’s December 2022 newsletter and is subject to change. Again this year, Jefferson County Road & Bridge will be taking real Christmas trees for disposal. Here are the specifics: REAL CHRISTMAS TREES ONLY. Please, NO other materials or vegetation. Jefferson County residents ONLY. December 26th to the end of January. KINDLY NOTE: The Christmas trees must be CLEAN, and clear of anything that was not part of the natural tree. NO ornaments, tinsel, lights, bows, garlands, string, etc….. In other words, no attached items of any type – Just a clean tree. LOCATION/DIRECTIONS – 9509 W. Ute Ave., Littleton – Head south on Kipling Parkway Go under C-470 In one block, Kipling dead-ends into Ute Ave. Take a left. Head east on Ute Ave. (Google maps may say “Garrison.”) The gated entrance is immediately on the left, off Ute/Garrison. Turn left/north, into the driveway. The Christmas tree drop-off location is immediately on your right/east (see photo), behind the “NO Dumping $1000 Fine” sign. (Please note: There is a fine if you dump anything other than a real Christmas tree). Clean, Real Christmas Trees ONLY. THANK YOU.
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Westwind announces new Association Business Manager
January 30, 2024 – Dear TrailMark Homeowners Association Community Member, We are very pleased and excited to announce that Roxanne Chaparro will be taking over as the Association Business Manager for the TrailMark community, effective immediately. Roxanne has exceptional experience in our industry and many years serving community association clients. We know she will be a great asset to the community and will continue to work with your Board of Directors to provide the highest level of service. The community’s client experience team will remain the same which includes your Community Administrator Liana Way and Accounting Representative Anais Torres. For any needs you may have as a homeowner or resident, please login to your owner portal to submit online, or send an email to TrailMark@westwindmanagement.com or call 720-756-3187. Thank you! Westwind Management Group, LLC, 27 Inverness Drive East, Englewood, CO 80112, 303-369-1800 Phone, 303-369-0007 Fax, www.westwindmanagement.com
Social Events Sponsors and Donors Needed
by Carole Brooks – This year your Social Committee needs sponsors and donors to ensure that every fun event on the calendar is a great success! This summer we are hoping for the return of 3 concerts. No donation is too small. Please fill out the TrailMark Sponsorship Application, or if you’d prefer a paper copy please email trailmark@westwindmanagement.com and we will drop it by your home. Too busy for all that? Great! Contact us and we’ll personally come by to collect a check; please make sure to write “social events” on the memo line.
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Root & Renew Littleton’s Parks, Open Space & Trails Vision Plan (POST)
Community Meeting (virtual) – Thursday, January 25th, 5:30-6:30 pm. The previous City of Littleton Parks, Open Space, and Trails Master Plan was completed in 2016. Root & Renew is being undertaken to ensure that current population needs, which have shifted since 2016, as well as trends in parks and recreation (for example, a desire for more participation in outdoor adventure and alternative sports) are being met.
HOLIDAY TAKE-DOWN
Sunday, January 21st, 10:00 am. TrailMark shed. Meet at the shed to the west of the fire station to help the CAC take down our wonderful Holiday decorations at the TrailMark entrance.
Friendly Reminder From the HOA
January 20, 2024 – Dear TrailMark Residents, The TrailMark HOA Board wanted to send each of you a friendly reminder regarding two time sensitive matters. First, all Quarter-one HOA assessments are due by January 30, 2024. Please remember the new quarterly assessment amount is $165, and no longer $135. If you accidentally mailed in only $135, then you still have ten more days to send in the additional $30 and avoid late fees. Our Board does not want to see anyone charged with late fees – so please make sure your $165 Quarter-one assessment is paid in full and on time. For additional help or guidance on paying your dues on time, please email trailmark@westwindmanagement.com. Secondly, the TrailMark HOA Board is sending a final friendly reminder to please unplug and remove all holiday lights and decorations by February 1st, 2024. Any holiday lights and displays that remain lit, or that remain in yards after February 1st, will be subject to our Covenant Enforcement policy. Again, we want to make sure all residents are aware of these sensitive deadlines. On behalf of our Board, please enjoy the weekend with your family and stay warm. Sincerely, Ken Colaizzi, President, TrailMark HOA, Littleton, CO 80127, president@trailmark.org, https://www.trailmark.org
Exterior Home Improvement Projects
From the Design Review Committee (DRC) – HOMEOWNERS: Now is the perfect time to consider your spring and summer exterior home improvement projects – decks/patios, landscaping, painting, roofing, windows, driveways/walkways, etc. As a gentle reminder, per Article 4 of TrailMark’s Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions, Design Review Committee (DRC) review and approval is required for exterior property improvements, prior to project initiation. Please submit your completed Home Improvement Request Form and all project planning documents to trailmark@westwindmanagement.com, or mail to: TrailMark Homeowners Association, Inc. c/o Westwind Management Group, LLC, 27 Inverness Drive East, Englewood, CO 80112. The DRC reviews requests the 1st and 3rd week of every month. To ensure that your project receives a timely review, complete requests must be received not later than 12:00 Noon the Friday prior to a scheduled DRC review week. Find the required forms, guidance, and contact information on the HOA website: trailmark.org/hoa-documents-forms/. TrailMark’s Philosophy: In accordance with our CCRs and TrailMark Design Guidelines, TrailMark’s planning and design philosophy is to maintain a consistent, quality design expression by maintaining the original high prairie and foothills environment. By adhering to this philosophy, your request will receive a more expeditious review and approval. Worth Repeating: All exterior property improvements require DRC Review and approval. The only exception is routine home maintenance/repairs that do not require DRC submission. Review the list at repairs_not_requiring_drc_review.pdf (trailmark.org). The DRC reviews homeowner requests the 1st & 3rd week of each month. Please ensure that your request is received by the management company the Friday prior to the DRC review week, so your complete request can be reviewed without delay. If you have any questions about the process and/or specific improvements, please send them to designreview@trailmark.org. Thank you. TrailMark Design Review Committee (DRC), TrailMark Homeowner’s Association (HOA), designreview@trailmark.org, trailmark.org/hoa-documents-forms/.
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Social Committee 2024 News
by TrailMark HOA Vice President Carole Brooks – It’s a new year and that means your TrailMark Social Committee has been hard at work planning incredible events! We have a lofty goal of bringing back 3 Summer Concerts! The dates are on the trailmark.org calendar as well as on the social committee page. These events you know and love will need volunteers, individual and commercial sponsorship. Be on the lookout for donation opportunities! In the meantime, anyone wanting to contribute financially can contact TrailMark@westwindmanagement.com. All donations are tax deductible.
Posted January 16, 2024
Republic Services Update
Republic is currently in the neighborhood! Updated Wednesday afternoon. Posted Tuesday evening: It’s time to bring your garbage and recycling bins inside. If your recycling was not picked up, please put your bin back out tomorrow morning at 7:00 am. Posted Tuesday morning: The recycling truck has broken down. Please leave both your trash and recycling at the curb until 7:00 pm. There is a chance that Republic will be able to pick up recycling today. If your recycling is not picked up by 7:00 tonight, please bring your recycle bin inside and put it back out tomorrow.
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TRAILMARK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING
TMMD Meeting location changed to Zoom online meeting TUESDAY, January 16, 2024 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of the Trailmark Metropolitan District (the “District”) Town of Littleton, County of Jefferson State of Colorado, will hold a regular meeting at 6:30 P.M. on, January 16, 2024 via zoom. Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88692547025?pwd=dkbbcqbtdaIvKLeae7a6vOZNWn7krB.1 Meeting ID: 886 9254 7025 Dial by your location +1 720 707 2699 US (Denver) for the purpose of conducting such business as may come before the Board. The meeting is open to the public. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TRAILMARK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT By: /s/ COMMUNITY RESOURCE SERVICES OF COLORADO. Agenda
TMMD REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, January 16th 6:30 pm Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88692547025?pwd=dkbbcqbtdaIvKLeae7a6vOZNWn7krB.1Agenda
Republic Services Update: No delay January 16th
Tuesday, January 16th is a regular garbage and recycling pick-up day. No delay due to the MLK Day holiday.
Garbage & Recycling with Republic Services
Updated Garbage and Recycling list. This flyer replaces the previously published version. Click on the image for a printable PDF.
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SeeClickFix
Does something in our public areas need attention? Report potholes, graffiti, street lights out, and more on Littleton’s SeeClickFix web portal.
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Meeting Minutes from September 12, 2023
Regular HOA Meeting Minutes are approved at the following regular HOA meeting, and therefore posted two to four months after the meeting. Annual minutes get approved during each annual meeting so it seems like it’s missing, but will be posted after the next annual meeting. September 12, 2023 Minutes
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The HOA Board Meeting has a NEW LOCATION!
Falcon Bluffs Middle School, 8449 South Garrison St. Tuesday, January 9th, 6:00 pm. Agenda. All are welcome.
HOA Board Meeting
Tuesday, January 9th, 6:00 pm. NEW LOCATION! Falcon Bluffs Middle School, 8449 South Garrison St. Agenda. All are welcome.
Permanent Outdoor String Lighting standard being proposed to HOA Board
In response to homeowner inquiries regarding the installation of permanent outdoor lighting that is mounted along the home’s roofline, trim, soffit, or fascia, the Design Review Committee (DRC) conducted research on these systems, performed site visits in surrounding neighborhoods, and discussed the issue extensively. The following draft standard was developed and is being proposed to the HOA Board for their comment and decision. Permanent Outdoor String Lighting – The goal of the design standards is to balance homeowners’ enjoyment and improvement of their properties while considering the impact of those improvements on neighbors, the environment, and wildlife. TrailMark’s design is consistent quality and design expression throughout TrailMark’s boundaries. It is reflective of the original high prairie and foothills environment through a distinctive native prairie landscape design. Thus, our desired design is to be compatible with each other and with TrailMark’s unique setting, while avoiding adverse effects on neighbors, wildlife, and the natural environment. Definition: Permanent string lights: Permanently installed lighting that consists of bulbs or lights permanently mounted on a home’s trim, roofline, soffit, or fascia, whether face-mounted, accent-mounted, or under-mounted, and whether used for holiday lighting, string lighting, wall-wash lighting, accent lighting, security lighting, or any other purpose. Permanent string lights, as defined above, are not permitted in TrailMark. Any outdoor lighting other than temporarily installed holiday lighting, regardless of type or use, requires DRC approval prior to installation. DRC approval for any outdoor lighting is conditional. If at any time outdoor lighting, even if previously approved by the DRC or HOA Board, becomes a nuisance to neighbors or otherwise detracts from TrailMark’s consistent quality or design expression, the DRC and/or the HOA Board may rescind approval, in whole or in part, and require removal or modification of the outdoor lighting.
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HOA 101
Wednesday, January 3rd, 4:00-6:30 pm. Location in TrailMark – Please RSVP for address: TrailMark@westwindmanagement.com. Whether you’re new to the neighborhood or have lived here 20+ years, members of the TrailMark HOA will be on hand to assist homeowners with navigating paying quarterly assessments, understanding how to submit project applications to the Design Review Committee (DRC), and answering general questions. Feel free to bring your laptop if you’d like technology help in setting up your online HOA account. This is not an official HOA board event. It is our goal to provide these HOA 101 events on a quarterly basis. Light refreshments will be provided.
Garbage & Recycling delayed to January 3rd
Garbage and recycling pick-up is delayed from Tuesday, January 2nd to Wednesday, January 3rd due to the New Year’s Day holiday.
HOA Assessments are due January 1st
The NEW quarterly assessment for January 1st is $165. Payments received after January 30th accrue late fees. More information can be found on our Pay Assessment Fees page. If you have any questions, please contact Westwind Management Group.
TrailMark Monthly Newsletter
The January issue of the TRAILMARK NEWSLETTER has been emailed out to the TrailMark community. It can be viewed online at: https://trailmark.org/newsletter/. If you didn’t receive your email copy, please sign up here to join the email list:
https://www.trailmark.org/email-sign-up.html. If you are signed up and still did not receive your issue, please email the communications committee at: communications@trailmark.org.