Important Issues & Policies in TrailMark
If you are doing any exterior work to your home or property, it is important to obtain DRC approval first.
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TRAILMARK NEWS~ NEXT EVENT ~FIRST ANNUAL TRAILMARK OCTOBER FESTIVAL
Saturday, October 1st
3:00-6:00 pm Hogback Hill Park
Other fall activities for kids are still in the works... More information to come! 
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The October issue of the TRAILMARK NEWS UPDATE has been emailed out to the TrailMark community. It can be viewed online at: http://www.trailmark.org/news-update.html If you didn't receive your email copy, please sign up here to join the email list: http://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@trailmarkhoa.org. A letter from the HOA President regarding the Recent Break-ins in TrailMark
September 21, 2022 Dear TrailMark Residents, On behalf of our entire HOA Board, we are saddened to hear that some of our residents were victims of car and garage break-ins on South Dudley Way overnight. Some other residents had reported to the Littleton Police and to the HOA Board that they were victims of the same kind of criminal activity on September 9th and 10th on South Field Way as well as South Flower Way. Fortunately, our Board has a great working relationship with Sergeant Jeff Wren with Littleton Police. Sergeant Wren has agreed to have a community meeting with TrailMark residents this coming Tuesday, September 27th from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. on Zoom. The Board wanted to be able to assist residents with a platform to publicly ask questions to Sergeant Wren regarding the recent crime wave and also get some answers on how the Flock cameras that were installed in June 2022 can be used to identify possible suspects. Please plan on attending this coming Tuesday evening, September 27th at 7:00 p.m. Here is the Zoom link to log onto the meeting: Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88575271839?pwd=Q0dFaEhpbEVsYVkwMWJHZGVuc2t6dz09 Meeting ID: 885 7527 1839 Passcode: 562702 Since this meeting is not until next Tuesday, September 27th, we urge everyone to be vigilant with suspicious vehicles and persons. If anything seems out of character on your street, please call Littleton Police immediately at 303-794-1551. Our neighborhood is strong and will band together to defeat these evil acts of crime. Thank you all for pitching in and helping your neighbors. Our entire HOA Board looks forward to seeing you at the TrailMark Question and Answer Meeting with Littleton Police on Tuesday, September 27th at 7:00 p.m. Respectfully, Ken Colaizzi, President TrailMark HOA Littleton, CO 80127 president@trailmarkhoa.org https://www.trailmark.org
Call for Candidates
We Want You!
You’re committed to bettering our community, so why not put that passion to work and run for a spot on the association board. The association will soon be holding elections for board members, and we’re looking for dedicated homeowners like you to help us shape and implement our governing rules, handle association finances, make important decisions that affect the entire community and much more. If you’re interested in running for the board, please complete the enclosed form to get your name on the ballot. Working on the board can be an enriching experience and can help you make lasting, positive changes to the community. So, return the completed candidate form today for a chance to earn a seat on the association board. Forms must be received no later than Friday, September 30, 2022. Please return your form to: TrailMark HOA c/o 4 Seasons Management Group 9351 Grant Street, Suite 500 Thornton, CO 80229 hello@4shoa.com Mark your calendars for the First Annual TrailMark October Festival!
TrailMark Residents,
Did someone say KETTLE CORN? Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 1st!!! Your Social Committee has organized the First Annual TrailMark October Festival. Please join us Saturday, October 1st at Hogback Hill Park from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Since the Corn Maze was cancelled, the TrailMark Social Committee has organized a family fun event for October. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with other TrailMark neighbors!
Candidate Profile mailing
GFL update
No garbage collection delays in October Tuesday, October 4th and Tuesday, October 11th are regular garbage and recycling pick-up days. No delays due to the Cabrini/Columbus Day holidays.
Update to Stolen Signs
September 2, 2022 Dear TrailMark Residents, This afternoon, I’ve had two phone calls with Littleton Police regarding the stolen street signs at West Edenburg Place and South Independence Street from yesterday. We have good news to report! The street signs are now in the hands of Littleton Police and have been returned. They actually have all 4 street signs from the fallen light pole. We also had some discussions with Xcel Energy today regarding the downed street light at West Edenburg and South Independence Street. The fallen street light will be repaired soon - no specific date was given, but Xcel has assured our management company that we are a priority. In fact, we also have confirmation from Xcel Energy that they will be working cooperatively with the City of Littleton to inspect our light poles throughout TrailMark for stability and function. Since the fallen street light is on HOA property, we’d like to politely remind residents to please stay away from the damage. We don’t want anyone to get hurt. We’ve also alerted our landscape company that they will need to mow around the fallen light pole until it’s properly repaired. All in all, we have great news to report this afternoon. On behalf of our entire Board, we hope you all enjoy a very Happy Labor Day with your families. Cordially, Ken Colaizzi, President TrailMark HOA Littleton, CO 80127 president@trailmarkhoa.org https://www.trailmark.org West Edenburg Place street sign stolen
September 1, 2022
Dear TrailMark Residents, Yesterday, at the southeast corner of West Edenburg Place and South Independence Street, a light pole fell over due to the strong winds. This morning I went out to the site of the damage and talked to a couple of the residents regarding the fallen street light. Unfortunately, the street signs were dismantled and removed from the fallen pole. First, I reported this to Xcel Energy and they will be fixing the fallen street light very soon. Second, I reported this to the City of Littleton Public Works Department at 8:35 a.m. Public Works advised me to leave the street signs at the fallen pole and their crew would come by when they could to collect the street signs that belong to the city. At 8:44 a.m., Public Works called me back and informed me that their crew wouldn’t be able to collect the signs until sometime tomorrow afternoon. Since Public Works wouldn’t be able to come to TrailMark until tomorrow, the Public Works employee asked if I would please collect the three fallen street signs and meet one of their employees to surrender the street signs. I agreed to help Public Works with this request. I quickly returned back to the location of the fallen street light and someone had stolen one of the West Edenburg Place street signs. If any resident within the vicinity of West Edenburg Place and South Independence Street has any camera footage or doorbell camera footage of the stolen street sign, would you please report it to Littleton Police at 303-794-1551? It’s really sad that within 9 minutes of reporting this incident someone thinks that the City of Littleton’s street sign belongs to them. These street signs are very necessary for emergency responders to find our homes. Also, stealing a street sign adds more expense to the tax payers within the City of Littleton because a new sign is going to need to be made.
Exterior Home Projects
(Painting, Landscaping, Roofs, Solar, Radon Mitigation, Fences, Driveways, Walkways, etc.) Your Design Review Committee (DRC) reviews requests the 1st & 3rd week of every month. Your request must be received by the management company not later than 12:00 noon, the Friday prior to the DRC meeting, to ensure your request is complete and can be reviewed without delay. Per Article 4 of our Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions for TrailMark, prior approval is required for any (exterior) property improvement. The HOA process begins with submitting the Home Improvement Request Form to the Design Review Committee (DRC) prior to initiating any outside project. Find the appropriate forms on the TrailMark HOA website: https://www.trailmark.org/hoa-documents-amp-forms.html a. Download the Home Improvement Request Form at: https://www.trailmark.org/uploads/3/9/0/8/39089355/hoa_home_improvement_request_yd_access_202204.pdf b. If you live on open space, you must submit a completed Yard Access Form (the last page of the Home Improvement Request Form). c. Review the TrailMark Design Guidelines to determine what is required, before you submit a request: https://www.trailmark.org/uploads/3/9/0/8/39089355/trailmark_design_guidelines_2002.pdf d. Additional Design Guideline addendums for the following may be found at HOA Documents & Forms - TrailMark • Doors • Driveway Installation/Replacement • Fencing • Garage Door Standard • Solar Panel installation Guidelines • Swimming Pool Standard • List of Routine Home Maintenance/Repairs Not Requiring DRC Review • Exterior Paint Colors e. Documents should be submitted to 4 Seasons Management Group via mail or email. Email is always the most efficient. Please forward all relevant documents to: 4 Seasons Management Group 9351 Grant Street, Suite 500 Thornton, CO 80229 Office: (303) 952-4004 Email: hello@4shoa.com Painting: a. Scanned and/or monitor representations have proven unreliable in determining whether a paint scheme is appropriate for the TrailMark community. In accordance with the Design Guidelines, physical paint color samples are required unless one selects pre-approved paint colors. TrailMark color schemes are posted on the HOA website under Documents and Forms at approvedpaintcolors_sw_201907.pdf (trailmark.org), or you may review the paint sample books which are available from our management company. Call or email to hello@4shoa.com. Posted September 1, 2022 Littleton Police Officer receives Russ Oberlin Respect for Law award
Officer Austin Rodriguez has been awarded the Russ Oberlin Respect for Law Award. The Littleton Optimist Club annually recognizes individual members of local law enforcement agencies through this award for their service to the community, youth, and youth projects.
Officer Rodriguez has been with the Littleton Police Department (LPD) for five years. Rodriguez, who affectionately goes by A-Rod amongst his peers, is married and has two small children. He attended Dakota Ridge High School where he was a multi-sport star before taking his skills to Mesa State University where he was a stand-out on their football team. In the past five years for the LPD, he has shown leadership skills and a willingness to learn. He is one of the department's defensive tactics instructors, teaching handcuffing and ground fighting to patrol officers. He is also on the S.W.A.T. team, where he plays a valuable role tactically. Rodriguez is also in the process of becoming a department firearms instructor. For the past two years, he has been a School Resource Officer for Heritage High school. “Aside from being at the school to provide a safe environment for students and staff members, he serves as a mentor, counselor, protector, and a leader to all the students in the building. Austin embodies the Optimist Club's values and mission of providing hope, a positive vision, and bringing out the best in the youth and community of Littleton,” said Littleton Police Chief Doug Stephens. Along with his many positive contacts with the students of Heritage, the school has recently reached out to him and asked if he would use his experience and the positive relationships he has built to assist with coaching the varsity football team. Rodriguez will also be one of the instructors for this summer's Jr. Police Academy, a week-long academy for middle school kids. He will help lead them as the kids learn about arrest control, K9s, S.W.A.T., building searches, and fingerprints at crime scenes. Rodriguez has had a positive impact on the LPD and the students of the community. The original start of Optimist projects and programs began around 1911 in Buffalo, New York, by probation and juvenile officers concerned about delinquency. Optimist International is currently the fourth largest service organization in the world. The Littleton Optimist Club has been very active in the schools and communities in Littleton for over 50 years through youth programs and volunteerism. Posted September 1, 2022 “The problem with Feeding Ducks”
Posted September 1, 2022
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Events Calendar
10/1 - TrailMark Monthly News Update
Sign up 10/1 - HOA Quarterly Assessments Due Fee Information 10/1 - First Annual TrailMark October Festival 3:00-6:00 pm at Hogback Hill Park 10/2-10/9 - Light the Night for Fallen Firefighters Light up your home in red to show your support 10/4 - Regular Garbage Pick-up Day No delay due to the Cabrini Day holiday 10/6 - Food Truck Thursday 5:00-7:30 pm, S Field Way near TrailMark Park 10/11 - Regular Garbage Pick-up Day No delay due to the Columbus Day holiday 11/8 - Annual HOA Board Meeting 6:30 pm at Fire Station 19 in TrailMark All events are subject to change. All TrailMark events will follow whatever current CDC and Jeffco COVID-19 guidelines are in place.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
FOR EMERGENCY - Call 911 
City of Littleton
Non-Emergency Website ("Click and Fix") Report non-emergency issues or concerns 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Submit issues such as potholes, icy or damaged sidewalk, graffiti, missing or damaged street signs, abandoned vehicle or other zoning issues. For street light outages, use Xcel Energy's Outdoor Lighting Outage Report
For missed pick-ups, call GFL Environmental at 303-744-9881. 
Please be “Bear Aware”
Bears typically emerge from their dens in mid-March and will remain active until around November, according to Colorado Parks and Wildlife. Please be vigilant - Keep your distance, and keep your garbage cans locked up inside until the morning of garbage day. Repeat "visitors” may have to be put down by the city. Please save our bears! 
PLEASE VISIT THE VOLUNTEER PAGE 
IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS
Or, visit TrailMark's Who to Contact page.
EMERGENCY: Police / Fire / Medical
Call 911 County
Jefferson County: 303-279-6511 School District
Jeffco Public Schools: 303-982-6500 Star Canyon Patio Homes Association
Colorado Association Svcs: 303-232-9200 Star Canyon Patio Homes Manager
Jennifer Gill: 303-962-1601 Streets / Lighting / Traffic Signals
Littleton Public Works: 303-795-3863 |
UPCOMING EVENTS
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FIRST ANNUAL TRAILMARK OCTOBER FESTIVAL
Saturday, October 1st
3:00-6:00 pm Hogback Hill Park
Other fall activities for kids are still in the works... More information to come! HOA ANNUAL BOARD MEETING
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 Photo by Linda Jagiello
FOOD TRUCK THURSDAY
Thursday, October 6th 5:00-7:30 pm S Field Way by TrailMark Park FOOD TRUCK: 🚚 Turkish Chef on Wheels • All trucks offer walk-up ordering. • Online option: If a truck is offering online ordering that night, it will be turned on and available. If it isn't turned on, they are not offering online service. Online and window service start at 5:00 pm. • 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 the Hand-to-Mouth food truck calendar for real-time changes and cancellation information.
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