2023 Archives
Assessment Extension to May 31st
Reminder: Due to the recent change in management companies, assessments that were due on April 1st will not be considered late until May 31st. All TrailMark residents should have received an email from Westwind Management Group with details about how to access their new resident portal and making assessment payments. More information can be found on TrailMark’s Pay Assessments page.
Reminder: Due to the recent change in management companies, assessments that were due on April 1st will not be considered late until May 31st. All TrailMark residents should have received an email from Westwind Management Group with details about how to access their new resident portal and making assessment payments. More information can be found on TrailMark’s Pay Assessments page.
Garbage & Recycling delayed to May 31st
Garbage and recycling pick-up is delayed from Tuesday, May 30th to Wednesday, May 31st due to the Memorial Day holiday.
Garbage and recycling pick-up is delayed from Tuesday, May 30th to Wednesday, May 31st due to the Memorial Day holiday.
Letter from the President about HOA Due Date
May 21, 2023 - Dear TrailMark Residents, As mentioned at the May 9th HOA Meeting, the HOA Board has graciously extended the Quarter 2 assessment due date from April 30th to May 31st due to the recent change in management companies. The Board wanted to make sure no residents were left behind in the transition. All 799 homeowner’s HOA dues are DUE no later than May 31st, 2023. We hung a banner at the front monument today to remind those of you who haven’t paid, to please make sure to get your HOA dues paid on time. Unfortunately, if your HOA dues are not paid by May 31st, then Westwind Management Group will have to begin the delinquent notices and follow the strict rules of House Bill 1137. The new House Bill 1137 is very expensive for homeowners who fail to pay their dues on time. Late fees and interest charges can far exceed your $135 quarterly dues due to House Bill 1137. Board Members do not wish to see any of our residents go through the torture of the delinquent notice process. So we are attempting to notify all residents with one last friendly reminder to please pay your HOA dues before May 31st, 2023. Our goal is to have no delinquent notices! If you need to contact the HOA Management Company to see if you have an outstanding balance, please use the contact information below to reach Westwind Management Group: 720-756-3187, trailmark@westwindmanagement.com. Sincerely, Ken Colaizzi, President, TrailMark HOA, Littleton, CO 80127, president@trailmarkhoa.org, https://www.trailmark.org
May 21, 2023 - Dear TrailMark Residents, As mentioned at the May 9th HOA Meeting, the HOA Board has graciously extended the Quarter 2 assessment due date from April 30th to May 31st due to the recent change in management companies. The Board wanted to make sure no residents were left behind in the transition. All 799 homeowner’s HOA dues are DUE no later than May 31st, 2023. We hung a banner at the front monument today to remind those of you who haven’t paid, to please make sure to get your HOA dues paid on time. Unfortunately, if your HOA dues are not paid by May 31st, then Westwind Management Group will have to begin the delinquent notices and follow the strict rules of House Bill 1137. The new House Bill 1137 is very expensive for homeowners who fail to pay their dues on time. Late fees and interest charges can far exceed your $135 quarterly dues due to House Bill 1137. Board Members do not wish to see any of our residents go through the torture of the delinquent notice process. So we are attempting to notify all residents with one last friendly reminder to please pay your HOA dues before May 31st, 2023. Our goal is to have no delinquent notices! If you need to contact the HOA Management Company to see if you have an outstanding balance, please use the contact information below to reach Westwind Management Group: 720-756-3187, trailmark@westwindmanagement.com. Sincerely, Ken Colaizzi, President, TrailMark HOA, Littleton, CO 80127, president@trailmarkhoa.org, https://www.trailmark.org
A Letter from the President regarding Sponsorships
May 18, 2023 - Dear TrailMark Residents, At our May 9th HOA Meeting, concerns were raised regarding Board Members and Committee Members sponsoring events in TrailMark was a bad look. The Board assured residents attending the meeting that we would take a closer look at this concern and try to come up with some definitive points at our next scheduled HOA Meeting on July 11th. By no means do Board Members, or Committee members, want to feel like they are personally crossing the line or causing a conflict of interest. Many of you know that I, personally, have sponsored many of the events as a way to help our neighborhood. However, after giving some strong consideration to the concerns raised, I have informed the HOA Board, and the Social Committee, that I will no longer sponsor events as long as I’m a sitting member to our HOA Board. I feel that I cannot risk or jeopardize my character, my business, my family, and especially my role as your President to the HOA. I’m very disappointed that it has come to this, but I feel stepping back will help alleviate any doubts or lack of trust residents may have of a Board Member being a sponsor. When I am no longer on the HOA Board, I will definitely revisit this decision, and welcome the opportunity to help sponsor our community events. In the meantime, the Board will look further into a possible policy regarding sponsorships. Unfortunately, for the past several years, we rarely get any sponsors stepping up to help pay for any portion of the events. So, if you, or your business, would like to help sponsor an upcoming event like: the 4th of July Bike Parade, Pirates Cove, National Night Out, the August 20th concert, Night at the Lights at the Botanic Gardens, or our Holiday Light Parade, please email our Social Committee Liaison, Carole Brooks at vp@trailmarkhoa.org, and our Social Committee Chair, Lori Ross, at rosslori1914@gmail.com. Sponsorships help keep the costs of our events to a minimum. For instance, if a sponsor steps up and says, “I will pay the $300 towards the donuts at the 4th of July event,” then that is $300 that the Social Committee doesn’t have to spend. Any way the HOA can save the association money and defray costs, the Board enthusiastically welcomes sponsors becoming active in TrailMark. In conclusion, our Board wants to be transparent and give you the facts of this ongoing discussion. Our Board will continue to be visible and active at all of the scheduled social events. Our Board Members love TrailMark just as much as all of you do! We all look forward to seeing you at the upcoming 4th of July Bike Parade. Many thanks, Ken Colaizzi, President, TrailMark HOA, Littleton, CO 80127, president@trailmarkhoa.org, https://www.trailmark.org
May 18, 2023 - Dear TrailMark Residents, At our May 9th HOA Meeting, concerns were raised regarding Board Members and Committee Members sponsoring events in TrailMark was a bad look. The Board assured residents attending the meeting that we would take a closer look at this concern and try to come up with some definitive points at our next scheduled HOA Meeting on July 11th. By no means do Board Members, or Committee members, want to feel like they are personally crossing the line or causing a conflict of interest. Many of you know that I, personally, have sponsored many of the events as a way to help our neighborhood. However, after giving some strong consideration to the concerns raised, I have informed the HOA Board, and the Social Committee, that I will no longer sponsor events as long as I’m a sitting member to our HOA Board. I feel that I cannot risk or jeopardize my character, my business, my family, and especially my role as your President to the HOA. I’m very disappointed that it has come to this, but I feel stepping back will help alleviate any doubts or lack of trust residents may have of a Board Member being a sponsor. When I am no longer on the HOA Board, I will definitely revisit this decision, and welcome the opportunity to help sponsor our community events. In the meantime, the Board will look further into a possible policy regarding sponsorships. Unfortunately, for the past several years, we rarely get any sponsors stepping up to help pay for any portion of the events. So, if you, or your business, would like to help sponsor an upcoming event like: the 4th of July Bike Parade, Pirates Cove, National Night Out, the August 20th concert, Night at the Lights at the Botanic Gardens, or our Holiday Light Parade, please email our Social Committee Liaison, Carole Brooks at vp@trailmarkhoa.org, and our Social Committee Chair, Lori Ross, at rosslori1914@gmail.com. Sponsorships help keep the costs of our events to a minimum. For instance, if a sponsor steps up and says, “I will pay the $300 towards the donuts at the 4th of July event,” then that is $300 that the Social Committee doesn’t have to spend. Any way the HOA can save the association money and defray costs, the Board enthusiastically welcomes sponsors becoming active in TrailMark. In conclusion, our Board wants to be transparent and give you the facts of this ongoing discussion. Our Board will continue to be visible and active at all of the scheduled social events. Our Board Members love TrailMark just as much as all of you do! We all look forward to seeing you at the upcoming 4th of July Bike Parade. Many thanks, Ken Colaizzi, President, TrailMark HOA, Littleton, CO 80127, president@trailmarkhoa.org, https://www.trailmark.org
TMMD REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, May 16th, 6:30 pm, ZOOM Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83885879883? pwd=a2FMTC8vMkVad3cyR09pV1c3d2t1UT09 or CALL IN: +1-720-707-2699 Meeting ID: 838 8587 9883, Passcode: 096538
Tuesday, May 16th, 6:30 pm, ZOOM Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83885879883? pwd=a2FMTC8vMkVad3cyR09pV1c3d2t1UT09 or CALL IN: +1-720-707-2699 Meeting ID: 838 8587 9883, Passcode: 096538
Happy Mother's Day!
May 14, 2023 - Dear TrailMark Mothers, Our HOA Board would like to extend a very Happy Mother’s Day to all of our TrailMark Moms. Raising your kids here in TrailMark is a gift in itself - we sure appreciate all you Moms! Hopefully, your families spoil you today and make your day special - you deserve it. Happy Mother’s Day, Ken Colaizzi, President, TrailMark HOA, Littleton, CO 80127, president@trailmarkhoa.org, https://www.trailmark.org
May 14, 2023 - Dear TrailMark Mothers, Our HOA Board would like to extend a very Happy Mother’s Day to all of our TrailMark Moms. Raising your kids here in TrailMark is a gift in itself - we sure appreciate all you Moms! Hopefully, your families spoil you today and make your day special - you deserve it. Happy Mother’s Day, Ken Colaizzi, President, TrailMark HOA, Littleton, CO 80127, president@trailmarkhoa.org, https://www.trailmark.org
CAC to refresh the north bed
May 6th (and May 7th, if necessary) the Common Area Committee will be refreshing the north bed by the TrailMark entrance, as well as various monument corners. Grab a shovel (NOT SNOW) and join the fun! For those who are available, meet at 10:00 am Saturday morning by the fire station. Please BYO shovel & gloves!!!! Many thanks! CAC
May 6th (and May 7th, if necessary) the Common Area Committee will be refreshing the north bed by the TrailMark entrance, as well as various monument corners. Grab a shovel (NOT SNOW) and join the fun! For those who are available, meet at 10:00 am Saturday morning by the fire station. Please BYO shovel & gloves!!!! Many thanks! CAC
NOTICE OF CANCELATION OF ELECTION
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the TrailMark Metropolitan District, Jefferson County, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third day before the election, there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the election to be held on May 2, 2023 is hereby canceled pursuant to section 1-13.5-513 (1), C.R.S The following candidates are hereby declared elected: Richard Handley - 2 Year Term Until 2025, Jeffrey T. McBroom - 4 Year Term Until 2027, Vacancy - 4 Year Term Until 2027. /s/ Sue Blair, Designated Election Official. Contact Person for the District:, Sue Blair, Designated Election Official, Community Resource Services, 7995 E. Prentice Avenue, Suite 103E, Greenwood Village, CO 80111, 303.381.4960 (voice), 303.381.4961 (fax), sblair@crsofcolorado.com. Publish in: The Littleton Independent; Publish on: March 26, 2023 (One Time Only)
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the TrailMark Metropolitan District, Jefferson County, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third day before the election, there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the election to be held on May 2, 2023 is hereby canceled pursuant to section 1-13.5-513 (1), C.R.S The following candidates are hereby declared elected: Richard Handley - 2 Year Term Until 2025, Jeffrey T. McBroom - 4 Year Term Until 2027, Vacancy - 4 Year Term Until 2027. /s/ Sue Blair, Designated Election Official. Contact Person for the District:, Sue Blair, Designated Election Official, Community Resource Services, 7995 E. Prentice Avenue, Suite 103E, Greenwood Village, CO 80111, 303.381.4960 (voice), 303.381.4961 (fax), sblair@crsofcolorado.com. Publish in: The Littleton Independent; Publish on: March 26, 2023 (One Time Only)
Split Rail Fence Painting to begin
The annual split rail fence painting in Filings 1 and 5 is set to begin with weather cooperating. Please be mindful of your pets when the vendor is performing the work! Also, please remove any overgrown vegetation that has grown through the fence for work to be completed thoroughly. All exterior wiring is also to be removed as the wire is to be placed on the interior of the fencing. Lastly, this painting is only for the exterior of the fence. If you desire a proposal for interior fence painting, please contact Greg Gantner directly - gantnerphoto@msn.com
Posted May 1, 2023
The annual split rail fence painting in Filings 1 and 5 is set to begin with weather cooperating. Please be mindful of your pets when the vendor is performing the work! Also, please remove any overgrown vegetation that has grown through the fence for work to be completed thoroughly. All exterior wiring is also to be removed as the wire is to be placed on the interior of the fencing. Lastly, this painting is only for the exterior of the fence. If you desire a proposal for interior fence painting, please contact Greg Gantner directly - gantnerphoto@msn.com
Posted May 1, 2023
From the Design Review Committee (DRC)
FENCES: With the recent high winds, many TrailMark fences were blown over and/or weakened. All fences should routinely be checked for sturdiness and/or need for repair or replacement. A reminder: Per our CCRs, if you are replacing, repairing, and/or staining your fences, a request to the DRC is required prior to project start. Requests should include: a plot plan or property drawing showing what fences and/or gates are being replaced, the fence design, and the stain color. Replacement fences will be built like-for-like in accordance with the TrailMark Design Guidelines, paragraph C.8., and exhibits #2 & 3 - Standard 4’ Solid Cedar Fence, page 24. Guidelines are posted on the TrailMark website under HOA Documents and Forms. Due to community aesthetics, TrailMark no longer allows the untreated finish and has approved color options considered most compatible with the privacy fencing along TrailMark Parkway and Independence Street. These colors blend throughout the community and enhance our overall appearance: Sherwin Williams (or comparable) WoodScapes Semi-Transparent Stain (has slight pigmentation for increased protection): SW3504 Woodridge, SW3522 Banyan Brown, “TrailMark Fence Fawn’ (same as HOA perimeter fencing). A completed Home Improvement Request form, Yard Access form, and all supplemental information, i.e., brochures, plot plans/yard diagrams, etc., must be received by the management company not later than 12:00 noon, the Friday prior to the DRC meeting. Send to: TrailMark@westwindmanagement.com. Documents must be signed and dated. EXTERIOR PAINT PROJECTS: Physical paint color samples/chips are required if one selects paint colors that are not pre-approved, as in our paint sample book. Approved color schemes are posted here – EXTERIOR PAINT CHART. Scanned and/or monitor representations have proven unreliable in determining whether a paint scheme is appropriate for the TrailMark community. Each paint chip must be annotated with the specific area to be painted (siding, fascia, trim, exposed beams, etc.). Place in a sealed envelope with the homeowner’s name and address clearly written on the envelope. All other project documents will be forwarded to the management company. For homeowner convenience, paint chips may be dropped off at 9718 S Johnson Way. Paint Sample Book: Homeowners may review the paint sample books which are available through our management company by calling or sending an email to trailmark@westwindmanagement.com. Request for Additional Information/Denied Requests: DRC requests returned to homeowners for additional project information and/or denied requests will be reviewed during a following, normal review session. Notice of Completion: Once project approval is obtained and home improvements are completed, homeowners are required to submit the Home Improvement Notice of Completion to the management company. Emergency Requests: Valid emergency requests will be reviewed as needed. Our working emergency definition: A serious, unexpected and often dangerous situation requiring immediate action to repair or replace. For example: A damaged, inoperable garage door that requires repair/replacement. A damaged roof, that, as the result of a natural event such as high winds, is at risk of leaking, requiring immediate full or partial replacement. Immediate need for Installation of a handicapped railing. A broken window that places a resident at risk due to potential shattering and/or unwanted entry. For questions regarding exterior project request requirements, to review the TrailMark Exterior Color Scheme books (which include paint chips), and/or other DRC related issues, please contact the management company at trailmark@westwindmanagement.com. Please Note: All documents submitted to the DRC may be submitted via mail, email, or fax: TrailMark Homeowners Association, Inc. c/o Westwind Management Group, 27 Inverness Drive East, Englewood, CO 80112, 720-756-3187 Office, 303-369-0007 Fax, TrailMark@westwindmanagement.com
Posted May 1, 2023
FENCES: With the recent high winds, many TrailMark fences were blown over and/or weakened. All fences should routinely be checked for sturdiness and/or need for repair or replacement. A reminder: Per our CCRs, if you are replacing, repairing, and/or staining your fences, a request to the DRC is required prior to project start. Requests should include: a plot plan or property drawing showing what fences and/or gates are being replaced, the fence design, and the stain color. Replacement fences will be built like-for-like in accordance with the TrailMark Design Guidelines, paragraph C.8., and exhibits #2 & 3 - Standard 4’ Solid Cedar Fence, page 24. Guidelines are posted on the TrailMark website under HOA Documents and Forms. Due to community aesthetics, TrailMark no longer allows the untreated finish and has approved color options considered most compatible with the privacy fencing along TrailMark Parkway and Independence Street. These colors blend throughout the community and enhance our overall appearance: Sherwin Williams (or comparable) WoodScapes Semi-Transparent Stain (has slight pigmentation for increased protection): SW3504 Woodridge, SW3522 Banyan Brown, “TrailMark Fence Fawn’ (same as HOA perimeter fencing). A completed Home Improvement Request form, Yard Access form, and all supplemental information, i.e., brochures, plot plans/yard diagrams, etc., must be received by the management company not later than 12:00 noon, the Friday prior to the DRC meeting. Send to: TrailMark@westwindmanagement.com. Documents must be signed and dated. EXTERIOR PAINT PROJECTS: Physical paint color samples/chips are required if one selects paint colors that are not pre-approved, as in our paint sample book. Approved color schemes are posted here – EXTERIOR PAINT CHART. Scanned and/or monitor representations have proven unreliable in determining whether a paint scheme is appropriate for the TrailMark community. Each paint chip must be annotated with the specific area to be painted (siding, fascia, trim, exposed beams, etc.). Place in a sealed envelope with the homeowner’s name and address clearly written on the envelope. All other project documents will be forwarded to the management company. For homeowner convenience, paint chips may be dropped off at 9718 S Johnson Way. Paint Sample Book: Homeowners may review the paint sample books which are available through our management company by calling or sending an email to trailmark@westwindmanagement.com. Request for Additional Information/Denied Requests: DRC requests returned to homeowners for additional project information and/or denied requests will be reviewed during a following, normal review session. Notice of Completion: Once project approval is obtained and home improvements are completed, homeowners are required to submit the Home Improvement Notice of Completion to the management company. Emergency Requests: Valid emergency requests will be reviewed as needed. Our working emergency definition: A serious, unexpected and often dangerous situation requiring immediate action to repair or replace. For example: A damaged, inoperable garage door that requires repair/replacement. A damaged roof, that, as the result of a natural event such as high winds, is at risk of leaking, requiring immediate full or partial replacement. Immediate need for Installation of a handicapped railing. A broken window that places a resident at risk due to potential shattering and/or unwanted entry. For questions regarding exterior project request requirements, to review the TrailMark Exterior Color Scheme books (which include paint chips), and/or other DRC related issues, please contact the management company at trailmark@westwindmanagement.com. Please Note: All documents submitted to the DRC may be submitted via mail, email, or fax: TrailMark Homeowners Association, Inc. c/o Westwind Management Group, 27 Inverness Drive East, Englewood, CO 80112, 720-756-3187 Office, 303-369-0007 Fax, TrailMark@westwindmanagement.com
Posted May 1, 2023
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.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. Photo by Dave Soule
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.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. Photo by Dave Soule
Letter from the President - GFL Trash Update
April 25, 2023 - Dear TrailMark Residents, On behalf of the TrailMark HOA Board, I’d like to personally provide an update and some clarification regarding the post over the weekend about GFL’s “proposed” new trash policies. The Board heard from several residents regarding questions, complaints, and compliments (believe it or not). In lieu of an FAQ page, the TrailMark HOA Board would like to use this letter to the community to give all residents an accurate and transparent view of the changes that have transpired since posting the forms to request a new trash can and/or recycle can. If your neighbors are not on social media, please share these details with them too. In case you don’t know, our trash contract, regardless of service provider, eats up approximately 50% of our assessments that we collect from quarterly HOA dues. Unfortunately, trash companies have had to raise their costs over the years to cover inflation, rising fuel costs, insurance, and wages. With this being our largest contract, and one of our most important vendors because it ultimately services all residents, we take this very seriously. The Board has had some difficult conversations with GFL over the weekend and all day yesterday. Our Board informed GFL that with all of our signed contracts, we hold each vendor accountable to what is written in the signed agreement. In other words, our Board was expressing to GFL that we will not authorize any modifications to our current signed agreement that will indirectly affect our homeowners, and our services. For example, we heard back from GFL yesterday regarding their new “proposed policies,” that they were not going to allow any of our residents to continue using their Alpine cans. Our Board requested GFL stickers for all residents to cover up the Alpine logo, and that was even denied. The TrailMark HOA Board could not accept this answer, or this decision. Furthermore, the TrailMark HOA Board did not like the attempt to modify our agreement to charge homeowners $5 per month for an extra trash can, and $3 per month for an extra recycle can for no specified end date. For clarity, the TrailMark HOA is the customer, not each individual homeowner. It was critical to our Board that our residents were not going to be charged an additional fee over and beyond what our 799 homes contractually pay GFL every single month through the TrailMark HOA. So, after further review of scrutinizing every word in our current GFL contract, our TrailMark HOA Board gave notice to GFL that we could not accept their radical changes as we felt it was a harm to our community, and to our services. This being said, we will have our Communications Director remove the online form to request a free trash can and a free recycle can, because our HOA Board cannot agree to these terms with GFL. Please do not expect a free trash can or recycle can if you completed the form. In addition, please discard the advertised GFL changes taking place on July 5th, because our Board doesn’t approve them. Please disregard emailing forms to trailmarkbins@gmail.com. Our Board simply feels that these new GFL policies are not fair. The TrailMark HOA Board continues working to insure that the garbage and recycle collection function is performed in the most efficient, and most cost effective manner possible while simultaneously meeting the unique requirements of our beautiful community. In the meantime, Tuesday trash days will still be business as usual. Our Board strongly requests that each homeowner strictly comply and adhere to the TrailMark trash policy from July 2019, https://www.trailmark.org/uploads/1/4/2/0/142002170/hoa_trashpolicy_20190713.pdf. The TrailMark trash policy was created to insure that your trash and recycle will be picked up on a weekly basis. The trash policy also protects other neighbors from picking up your loose trash from the wind or an animal, and protects the trash collector from lifting bags and boxes that can be way too heavy at times. Notice how the TrailMark trash policy doesn’t define the amount of trash cans. Most folks use one trash can and one recycle can (which is what is contractually agreed). Every now and then, some homeowners use two trash cans and one recycle can. Usually, the trash collector picks these up to be nice. Please be considerate and do not abuse the amount of trash cans. Leaving multiple trash cans out on a weekly basis is an example of abusing the service. Abusing the amount of trash only raises our rates in the end, and none of us want to see that. GFL and the TrailMark HOA board agree that no trash bags or loose trash should be left in the street under any circumstances. Please take some time to review the TrailMark trash policy. All trash needs to be at the curb by 7:00 am! After driving the neighborhood for the past several weeks on trash days, I can attest that most residents have a trash and/or recycle bin that will work with the armature that assists the trash collector with efficiency and safety. At this time, please continue to use the trash and recycle containers that you currently have been using. Again, we are trying to make Tuesday trash days, business as usual. Thank our trash collector when you can - they appreciate kindness. Our Board hopes that these questions answer and extinguish any confusion that this may have caused over the weekend. For full disclosure, the GFL contract expires in August of 2024. As with all of our contracts, the TrailMark HOA Board is entertaining negotiations not only with GFL, but also with other trash companies who can meet the TrailMark HOA standards in the most cost efficient means possible. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to email the Board at trailmark@westwindmanagement.com. I also personally invite you to join our upcoming HOA meeting on May 9th, at 6:00 p.m. at the Fire Station. Thank you for reading this lengthy explanation. The TrailMark HOA Board feels this is a very important issue, and wanted to communicate all of the facts to each resident. Sincerely, Ken Colaizzi, President, TrailMark HOA, Littleton, CO 80127, president@trailmarkhoa.org, https://www.trailmark.org
April 25, 2023 - Dear TrailMark Residents, On behalf of the TrailMark HOA Board, I’d like to personally provide an update and some clarification regarding the post over the weekend about GFL’s “proposed” new trash policies. The Board heard from several residents regarding questions, complaints, and compliments (believe it or not). In lieu of an FAQ page, the TrailMark HOA Board would like to use this letter to the community to give all residents an accurate and transparent view of the changes that have transpired since posting the forms to request a new trash can and/or recycle can. If your neighbors are not on social media, please share these details with them too. In case you don’t know, our trash contract, regardless of service provider, eats up approximately 50% of our assessments that we collect from quarterly HOA dues. Unfortunately, trash companies have had to raise their costs over the years to cover inflation, rising fuel costs, insurance, and wages. With this being our largest contract, and one of our most important vendors because it ultimately services all residents, we take this very seriously. The Board has had some difficult conversations with GFL over the weekend and all day yesterday. Our Board informed GFL that with all of our signed contracts, we hold each vendor accountable to what is written in the signed agreement. In other words, our Board was expressing to GFL that we will not authorize any modifications to our current signed agreement that will indirectly affect our homeowners, and our services. For example, we heard back from GFL yesterday regarding their new “proposed policies,” that they were not going to allow any of our residents to continue using their Alpine cans. Our Board requested GFL stickers for all residents to cover up the Alpine logo, and that was even denied. The TrailMark HOA Board could not accept this answer, or this decision. Furthermore, the TrailMark HOA Board did not like the attempt to modify our agreement to charge homeowners $5 per month for an extra trash can, and $3 per month for an extra recycle can for no specified end date. For clarity, the TrailMark HOA is the customer, not each individual homeowner. It was critical to our Board that our residents were not going to be charged an additional fee over and beyond what our 799 homes contractually pay GFL every single month through the TrailMark HOA. So, after further review of scrutinizing every word in our current GFL contract, our TrailMark HOA Board gave notice to GFL that we could not accept their radical changes as we felt it was a harm to our community, and to our services. This being said, we will have our Communications Director remove the online form to request a free trash can and a free recycle can, because our HOA Board cannot agree to these terms with GFL. Please do not expect a free trash can or recycle can if you completed the form. In addition, please discard the advertised GFL changes taking place on July 5th, because our Board doesn’t approve them. Please disregard emailing forms to trailmarkbins@gmail.com. Our Board simply feels that these new GFL policies are not fair. The TrailMark HOA Board continues working to insure that the garbage and recycle collection function is performed in the most efficient, and most cost effective manner possible while simultaneously meeting the unique requirements of our beautiful community. In the meantime, Tuesday trash days will still be business as usual. Our Board strongly requests that each homeowner strictly comply and adhere to the TrailMark trash policy from July 2019, https://www.trailmark.org/uploads/1/4/2/0/142002170/hoa_trashpolicy_20190713.pdf. The TrailMark trash policy was created to insure that your trash and recycle will be picked up on a weekly basis. The trash policy also protects other neighbors from picking up your loose trash from the wind or an animal, and protects the trash collector from lifting bags and boxes that can be way too heavy at times. Notice how the TrailMark trash policy doesn’t define the amount of trash cans. Most folks use one trash can and one recycle can (which is what is contractually agreed). Every now and then, some homeowners use two trash cans and one recycle can. Usually, the trash collector picks these up to be nice. Please be considerate and do not abuse the amount of trash cans. Leaving multiple trash cans out on a weekly basis is an example of abusing the service. Abusing the amount of trash only raises our rates in the end, and none of us want to see that. GFL and the TrailMark HOA board agree that no trash bags or loose trash should be left in the street under any circumstances. Please take some time to review the TrailMark trash policy. All trash needs to be at the curb by 7:00 am! After driving the neighborhood for the past several weeks on trash days, I can attest that most residents have a trash and/or recycle bin that will work with the armature that assists the trash collector with efficiency and safety. At this time, please continue to use the trash and recycle containers that you currently have been using. Again, we are trying to make Tuesday trash days, business as usual. Thank our trash collector when you can - they appreciate kindness. Our Board hopes that these questions answer and extinguish any confusion that this may have caused over the weekend. For full disclosure, the GFL contract expires in August of 2024. As with all of our contracts, the TrailMark HOA Board is entertaining negotiations not only with GFL, but also with other trash companies who can meet the TrailMark HOA standards in the most cost efficient means possible. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to email the Board at trailmark@westwindmanagement.com. I also personally invite you to join our upcoming HOA meeting on May 9th, at 6:00 p.m. at the Fire Station. Thank you for reading this lengthy explanation. The TrailMark HOA Board feels this is a very important issue, and wanted to communicate all of the facts to each resident. Sincerely, Ken Colaizzi, President, TrailMark HOA, Littleton, CO 80127, president@trailmarkhoa.org, https://www.trailmark.org
TrailMark HOA & GFL Trash and Recycle Bin distribution
UPDATE 4/25/23: Please disregard the advertised GFL changes taking place on July 5th, because our Board doesn’t approve them. The form has been removed from the website. Please disregard emailing forms to trailmarkbins@gmail.com. SPRING 2023 - TRAILMARK SINGLE-FAMILY DETACHED HOMES - A. Effective July 5th, 2023 (because of the July 4th holiday), GFL will only pick up trash and recycle items that are inside one GFL-provided 96-gallon trash container and one GFL-provided 96-gallon recycle container per address and at the curb by 7:00 am. B. GFL will deliver one FREE 96-gallon trash container to each TrailMark address that doesn’t already have one. If the address needs one, please fill out the form. C. GFL will deliver one FREE 96-gallon recycle container to each TrailMark address that doesn’t already have one. If the address needs one, please fill out the form. D. TrailMark homeowners who need the FREE trash container and/or FREE recycle container must submit their form by May 31st, 2023. E. This gives GFL the entire month of June 2023 to deliver the requested FREE trash and recycle bins. F. All requested FREE trash cans and FREE recycle cans will be delivered to TrailMark homeowners by June 30th, 2023. Containers remain the property of GFL and should not be removed from the address if a homeowner moves. G. Once GFL approves this plan, TrailMark HOA will immediately publicize the plan and the form for homeowners to request the FREE containers. H. There will be no charge to the TrailMark HOA, or our residents for the FREE trash or recycle containers, if requested by May 31st, 2023. I. If a TrailMark homeowner does not complete the request form below by May 31st, 2023 or needs additional containers/service after receiving their initial FREE containers, they must call GFL Customer Service at 303-744-9881 to request containers. Trash is $5/month, recycling is $3/month, and homeowners will be billed directly. J. TrailMark residents can dispose of non-GFL trash and recycling containers on trash day by taping a piece of paper to them and clearly writing “Remove as Trash” on them. This will be FREE of charge, and residents will have two service days to put out unwanted containers. STAR CANYON PATIO HOMES & CONDOMINIUMS - A. Effective July 5th, 2023 (because of the July 4th holiday), GFL will only pick up trash and recycle items that are inside one GFL-provided 65-gallon trash container and one GFL-provided 65-gallon recycle container per address and at the curb by 7:00am. (FYI, previous 96 gal GFL bins will still be picked up if that’s what you currently have). B. GFL will deliver one FREE 65-gallon trash container to each Star Canyon address that doesn’t already have one. If the address needs one, please fill out the form. C. GFL will deliver one FREE 65-gallon recycle container to each Star Canyon address that doesn’t already have one. If the address needs one, please fill out the form. D. Star Canyon homeowners who need the FREE trash container and/or FREE recycle container must submit their form by May 31st, 2023. E. This gives GFL the entire month of June 2023 to deliver the requested FREE trash and recycle bins. F. All requested FREE trash cans and FREE recycle cans will be delivered to Star Canyon homeowners by June 30th, 2023. Containers remain the property of GFL and should not be removed from the address if a homeowner moves. G. Once GFL approves this plan, TrailMark HOA will immediately publicize the plan and the form for homeowners to request the FREE containers. H. There will be no charge to the TrailMark HOA, or our residents for the FREE trash or recycle containers, if requested by May 31st, 2023. I. If a Star Canyon homeowner does not complete the request form by May 31st, 2023 or needs additional containers/service after receiving their initial FREE containers, they must call GFL Customer Service at 303-744-9881 to request containers. Trash is $5/month, recycling is $3/month, and homeowners will be billed directly. J. Star Canyon residents can dispose of non-GFL trash and recycling containers on trash day by taping a piece of paper to them and clearly writing “Remove as Trash” on them. This will be FREE of charge, and residents will have two service days to put out unwanted containers. Click on button to download form, fill it out on your device, save it and email it to [address removed]. Questions and comments should be directed to trailmark@westwindmanagement.com.
UPDATE 4/25/23: Please disregard the advertised GFL changes taking place on July 5th, because our Board doesn’t approve them. The form has been removed from the website. Please disregard emailing forms to trailmarkbins@gmail.com. SPRING 2023 - TRAILMARK SINGLE-FAMILY DETACHED HOMES - A. Effective July 5th, 2023 (because of the July 4th holiday), GFL will only pick up trash and recycle items that are inside one GFL-provided 96-gallon trash container and one GFL-provided 96-gallon recycle container per address and at the curb by 7:00 am. B. GFL will deliver one FREE 96-gallon trash container to each TrailMark address that doesn’t already have one. If the address needs one, please fill out the form. C. GFL will deliver one FREE 96-gallon recycle container to each TrailMark address that doesn’t already have one. If the address needs one, please fill out the form. D. TrailMark homeowners who need the FREE trash container and/or FREE recycle container must submit their form by May 31st, 2023. E. This gives GFL the entire month of June 2023 to deliver the requested FREE trash and recycle bins. F. All requested FREE trash cans and FREE recycle cans will be delivered to TrailMark homeowners by June 30th, 2023. Containers remain the property of GFL and should not be removed from the address if a homeowner moves. G. Once GFL approves this plan, TrailMark HOA will immediately publicize the plan and the form for homeowners to request the FREE containers. H. There will be no charge to the TrailMark HOA, or our residents for the FREE trash or recycle containers, if requested by May 31st, 2023. I. If a TrailMark homeowner does not complete the request form below by May 31st, 2023 or needs additional containers/service after receiving their initial FREE containers, they must call GFL Customer Service at 303-744-9881 to request containers. Trash is $5/month, recycling is $3/month, and homeowners will be billed directly. J. TrailMark residents can dispose of non-GFL trash and recycling containers on trash day by taping a piece of paper to them and clearly writing “Remove as Trash” on them. This will be FREE of charge, and residents will have two service days to put out unwanted containers. STAR CANYON PATIO HOMES & CONDOMINIUMS - A. Effective July 5th, 2023 (because of the July 4th holiday), GFL will only pick up trash and recycle items that are inside one GFL-provided 65-gallon trash container and one GFL-provided 65-gallon recycle container per address and at the curb by 7:00am. (FYI, previous 96 gal GFL bins will still be picked up if that’s what you currently have). B. GFL will deliver one FREE 65-gallon trash container to each Star Canyon address that doesn’t already have one. If the address needs one, please fill out the form. C. GFL will deliver one FREE 65-gallon recycle container to each Star Canyon address that doesn’t already have one. If the address needs one, please fill out the form. D. Star Canyon homeowners who need the FREE trash container and/or FREE recycle container must submit their form by May 31st, 2023. E. This gives GFL the entire month of June 2023 to deliver the requested FREE trash and recycle bins. F. All requested FREE trash cans and FREE recycle cans will be delivered to Star Canyon homeowners by June 30th, 2023. Containers remain the property of GFL and should not be removed from the address if a homeowner moves. G. Once GFL approves this plan, TrailMark HOA will immediately publicize the plan and the form for homeowners to request the FREE containers. H. There will be no charge to the TrailMark HOA, or our residents for the FREE trash or recycle containers, if requested by May 31st, 2023. I. If a Star Canyon homeowner does not complete the request form by May 31st, 2023 or needs additional containers/service after receiving their initial FREE containers, they must call GFL Customer Service at 303-744-9881 to request containers. Trash is $5/month, recycling is $3/month, and homeowners will be billed directly. J. Star Canyon residents can dispose of non-GFL trash and recycling containers on trash day by taping a piece of paper to them and clearly writing “Remove as Trash” on them. This will be FREE of charge, and residents will have two service days to put out unwanted containers. Click on button to download form, fill it out on your device, save it and email it to [address removed]. Questions and comments should be directed to trailmark@westwindmanagement.com.
TrailMark Concert in the Park
Sunday, August 20, 2023, 5:30-7:30 pm at Hogback Hill Park. Sometimes we have to cut down on a good thing. Unfortunately, the HOA budget currently allows for one concert this year. But it is going to be the BEST concert ever! So break out the picnic baskets, lawn chairs and outdoor blankets and settle in! Or, enjoy food available to purchase from the food trucks. Check them out! Homesliceband.com
Posted April 23, 2023
Sunday, August 20, 2023, 5:30-7:30 pm at Hogback Hill Park. Sometimes we have to cut down on a good thing. Unfortunately, the HOA budget currently allows for one concert this year. But it is going to be the BEST concert ever! So break out the picnic baskets, lawn chairs and outdoor blankets and settle in! Or, enjoy food available to purchase from the food trucks. Check them out! Homesliceband.com
Posted April 23, 2023
Drug Take-Back Day
Keep them safe. Clean them out. Take them back. Turn in unneeded medication for safe disposal. On Saturday, April 22, 2023 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Littleton Police Department (LPD) and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will provide the public the opportunity to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs. Information: https://www.police.littletonco.gov/Get-Involved/Drug-Take-Back-Day
Keep them safe. Clean them out. Take them back. Turn in unneeded medication for safe disposal. On Saturday, April 22, 2023 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Littleton Police Department (LPD) and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will provide the public the opportunity to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs. Information: https://www.police.littletonco.gov/Get-Involved/Drug-Take-Back-Day
A Letter from our HOA President
4/12 UPDATE: As of this morning, the chain link fence has now been removed by South Suburban Parks and Recreation in TrailMark Park. April 11, 2023. Dear TrailMark Residents, This afternoon, I came home to an unfortunate surprise to see South Suburban Parks and Recreation (SSPR) installing a six foot chain link fence in two portions of TrailMark Park. I’ve tried to make contact with the authorities of SSPR for an explanation, but have not received any return communication as of yet. As Board Members, and residents, we do not care for the look of this newly installed chain link fence either. I stopped and asked a SSPR worker why they were installing a chain link fence and the employee explained to me that he was fulfilling his work order to put up the chain link fence. The TrailMark HOA Board would like to remind residents that the TrailMark HOA has no purview or authority of what SSPR does within TrailMark Park. We would also like to remind residents that if you have complaints regarding this newly installed chain link fence at TrailMark Park, we request that you voice your concerns to the property owner, and the installer of the chain link fence, South Suburban Parks and Recreation. Here are some names, phone numbers, and email addresses of those in charge at South Suburban Parks and Recreation that you can voice your concerns. Andy Jennings, Director of Parks for South Suburban Parks and Rec, ajennings@ssprd.org, 303-795-9856. Ken Lucas, SSPRD Board Member (Treasurer), klucas@ssprd.org. Dave Lawful, SSPRD Board Member (Vice Chair), dlawful@ssprd.org. Pete Barrett, SSPRD Board Member (Secretary), pbarrett@ssprd.org. Susan Pye, SSPRD Board Member (Chair), spye@ssprd.org. Jim Taylor, SSPRD Board Member (Asst Secretary/ Treasurer), jtaylor@ssprd.org. Thank you, Ken Colaizzi, President, TrailMark HOA, Littleton, CO 80127, president@trailmarkhoa.org, https://www.trailmark.org
4/12 UPDATE: As of this morning, the chain link fence has now been removed by South Suburban Parks and Recreation in TrailMark Park. April 11, 2023. Dear TrailMark Residents, This afternoon, I came home to an unfortunate surprise to see South Suburban Parks and Recreation (SSPR) installing a six foot chain link fence in two portions of TrailMark Park. I’ve tried to make contact with the authorities of SSPR for an explanation, but have not received any return communication as of yet. As Board Members, and residents, we do not care for the look of this newly installed chain link fence either. I stopped and asked a SSPR worker why they were installing a chain link fence and the employee explained to me that he was fulfilling his work order to put up the chain link fence. The TrailMark HOA Board would like to remind residents that the TrailMark HOA has no purview or authority of what SSPR does within TrailMark Park. We would also like to remind residents that if you have complaints regarding this newly installed chain link fence at TrailMark Park, we request that you voice your concerns to the property owner, and the installer of the chain link fence, South Suburban Parks and Recreation. Here are some names, phone numbers, and email addresses of those in charge at South Suburban Parks and Recreation that you can voice your concerns. Andy Jennings, Director of Parks for South Suburban Parks and Rec, ajennings@ssprd.org, 303-795-9856. Ken Lucas, SSPRD Board Member (Treasurer), klucas@ssprd.org. Dave Lawful, SSPRD Board Member (Vice Chair), dlawful@ssprd.org. Pete Barrett, SSPRD Board Member (Secretary), pbarrett@ssprd.org. Susan Pye, SSPRD Board Member (Chair), spye@ssprd.org. Jim Taylor, SSPRD Board Member (Asst Secretary/ Treasurer), jtaylor@ssprd.org. Thank you, Ken Colaizzi, President, TrailMark HOA, Littleton, CO 80127, president@trailmarkhoa.org, https://www.trailmark.org
TrailMark Easter Egg Hunt photos
Thank you for attending our very popular Easter egg hunt at Hogback Hill Park. It was a HUGE and successful turn out today! Many volunteers from the Social Committee, and several residents volunteered to pitch in and make sure kids in TrailMark were able to enjoy this annual festive tradition. A special thanks to Chick-Fil-A from the South Kipling and Aspen Grove locations for donating the coffee, creamers, napkins and plates. And to Secure-All Security Doors for providing the filled Easter eggs and donuts. Also, thanks to the Chick-Fil-A cow, and the Easter Bunny of course! All of the coffee, donuts, and Chick-Fil-A were eaten faster than you can say Easter Bunny. It was great seeing families capturing photos of these precious moments. TrailMark is such a great neighborhood. On behalf of our entire HOA Board, we wish all of you and your loved ones, a very Happy Easter! Please send your images for posting to communications@trailmarkhoa.org. Photos by Phil Kinney, Linda Jagiello, Lori Ross, Carole Brooks, Gabrielle Handley, Ken Colaizzi, and Kelly McCormick. If there is an image that you would like taken down, please contact communications@trailmarkhoa.org.
Posted April 8, 2023
Thank you for attending our very popular Easter egg hunt at Hogback Hill Park. It was a HUGE and successful turn out today! Many volunteers from the Social Committee, and several residents volunteered to pitch in and make sure kids in TrailMark were able to enjoy this annual festive tradition. A special thanks to Chick-Fil-A from the South Kipling and Aspen Grove locations for donating the coffee, creamers, napkins and plates. And to Secure-All Security Doors for providing the filled Easter eggs and donuts. Also, thanks to the Chick-Fil-A cow, and the Easter Bunny of course! All of the coffee, donuts, and Chick-Fil-A were eaten faster than you can say Easter Bunny. It was great seeing families capturing photos of these precious moments. TrailMark is such a great neighborhood. On behalf of our entire HOA Board, we wish all of you and your loved ones, a very Happy Easter! Please send your images for posting to communications@trailmarkhoa.org. Photos by Phil Kinney, Linda Jagiello, Lori Ross, Carole Brooks, Gabrielle Handley, Ken Colaizzi, and Kelly McCormick. If there is an image that you would like taken down, please contact communications@trailmarkhoa.org.
Posted April 8, 2023
Items left behind at the Easter Egg Hunt event
These items will be waiting for pick-up by their owners on the porch at 9946 W Baden Drive,
phone 303-979-5581.
Posted April 8, 2023
These items will be waiting for pick-up by their owners on the porch at 9946 W Baden Drive,
phone 303-979-5581.
Posted April 8, 2023
TrailMark Easter Egg Hunt
Tomorrow, Saturday, April 8th, 2023, Hogback Hill Park, 9:00 a.m. sharp. All Residents invited 🐰 Parents, in order to have a fun and enjoyable egg hunt, please consider the following… A special baby/toddler area will be created for the smaller children. This is strictly for early walkers. The egg hunt will begin promptly at 9 am today. A selfie station will be available for those wanting a family pic. The Easter Bunny and Chick-Fil-A cow will be available for pictures at this location (right off the Hogback Hill Parking lot). Please accompany your children to the park so that you can supervise them, keeping it fair and safe for everyone. We have a limited number of volunteers and simply can’t oversee unaccompanied children. Unruly behavior will result in unaccompanied children being asked to leave. Older kids (middle and high schoolers) are welcome to assist very young children or simply hang out by the donuts and snacks. Please come with a small basket or bag to hold your child’s hunted eggs. Grocery bags will be on hand should anyone need one. Please instruct your children to take no more than a single, standard sized grocery bag’s worth of eggs per child. No pillow cases, please. If you have a nimble child, ask them to run to the farthest eggs so that slower runners can have access to nearby eggs. Once their bags are full, encourage them to help younger kids find eggs. Thank you for your cooperation to make today special!
Tomorrow, Saturday, April 8th, 2023, Hogback Hill Park, 9:00 a.m. sharp. All Residents invited 🐰 Parents, in order to have a fun and enjoyable egg hunt, please consider the following… A special baby/toddler area will be created for the smaller children. This is strictly for early walkers. The egg hunt will begin promptly at 9 am today. A selfie station will be available for those wanting a family pic. The Easter Bunny and Chick-Fil-A cow will be available for pictures at this location (right off the Hogback Hill Parking lot). Please accompany your children to the park so that you can supervise them, keeping it fair and safe for everyone. We have a limited number of volunteers and simply can’t oversee unaccompanied children. Unruly behavior will result in unaccompanied children being asked to leave. Older kids (middle and high schoolers) are welcome to assist very young children or simply hang out by the donuts and snacks. Please come with a small basket or bag to hold your child’s hunted eggs. Grocery bags will be on hand should anyone need one. Please instruct your children to take no more than a single, standard sized grocery bag’s worth of eggs per child. No pillow cases, please. If you have a nimble child, ask them to run to the farthest eggs so that slower runners can have access to nearby eggs. Once their bags are full, encourage them to help younger kids find eggs. Thank you for your cooperation to make today special!
EASTER EGG HUNT
Saturday, April 8th, 9:00 am, Hogback Hill Park. All ages welcome! Bring your kiddos and their Easter egg baskets. Coffee, light snacks and donuts will be on hand, as well as a visit from the Easter Bunny and the Chick-fil-A Baby Cow!!! 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 coffee stations, and help with cleanup. Please reach out to social@trailmarkhoa.org to volunteer. Photo by Kara Brautigam
Saturday, April 8th, 9:00 am, Hogback Hill Park. All ages welcome! Bring your kiddos and their Easter egg baskets. Coffee, light snacks and donuts will be on hand, as well as a visit from the Easter Bunny and the Chick-fil-A Baby Cow!!! 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 coffee stations, and help with cleanup. Please reach out to social@trailmarkhoa.org to volunteer. Photo by Kara Brautigam
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From the HOA President
TrailMark Kiddos, Look what I just saw at the front of the neighborhood! It looks like TrailMark is going to have a special visitor on Saturday, April 8th at 9:00 a.m. Parents please bring your kids to see the Easter Bunny🐰! Take some pictures with the Easter Bunny and find some Easter Eggs. How exciting! 6 more sleeps, 🐰 |
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Wanted: Easter Bunny Helpers
TrailMark’s Easter Bunny needs helpers to hide prefilled Easter eggs on April 8, 2023. Helpers should arrive at 8 am for set up, and those willing to stay afterwards to help with cleanup would be greatly appreciated. Just show up to volunteer. Contact the social committee at social@trailmarkhoa.org with any questions.
TrailMark’s Easter Bunny needs helpers to hide prefilled Easter eggs on April 8, 2023. Helpers should arrive at 8 am for set up, and those willing to stay afterwards to help with cleanup would be greatly appreciated. Just show up to volunteer. Contact the social committee at social@trailmarkhoa.org with any questions.
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A special visitor is "hopping" into TrailMark this Saturday!
April 5, 2023 - Dear TrailMark Residents, The TrailMark HOA Board is pleased to announce that our TrailMark Social Committee has planned for a special visitor to “HOP" into TrailMark this Saturday, April 8th, at 9:00 a.m. at Hogback Hill Park. The Easter Egg Hunt starts at 9:00 a.m. sharp! We don’t want kids to miss out on the surprise-filled Easter eggs. Please arrive a few minutes early to enjoy the Spring fun. Come visit with your neighbors and enjoy some coffee, donuts, and Chick-Fil-A. This is a fun Spring event for all ages! Take some time to take a photo of your kids, or your entire family with the Easter Bunny. Here’s an example of a family photo from last year. We all look forward to seeing you this Saturday, April 8th. Hey kids, 3 more sleeps!! Happy Easter, Ken Colaizzi, President, TrailMark HOA, Littleton, CO 80127, president@trailmarkhoa.org, https://www.trailmark.org. Photo by Phil Kinney |
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Volunteer needed for Communications Committee
UPDATE: POSITION FILLED - The Communications Committee is looking for someone to help our current bulletin board manager post the monthly newsletter to our two outdoor bulletin boards. Duties also include helping to proofread the monthly newsletter before it is sent out to the TrailMark community (optional). Please email communications@trailmarkhoa.org.
Posted April 1, 2023
UPDATE: POSITION FILLED - The Communications Committee is looking for someone to help our current bulletin board manager post the monthly newsletter to our two outdoor bulletin boards. Duties also include helping to proofread the monthly newsletter before it is sent out to the TrailMark community (optional). Please email communications@trailmarkhoa.org.
Posted April 1, 2023
Fire Hydrants: Homeowners are responsible for maintaining clearance
Questions have surfaced to the Design Review Committee (DRC) about fire hydrant maintenance. South Metro Fire and Rescue provided the following information to assist homeowners. While homeowners are planning their spring projects, now is a good time to remind those with fire hydrants adjacent to their property of the requirements for the upkeep of these critical infrastructure components. The City and South Metro Fire are responsible for the maintenance of the fire hydrants. The workers who maintain the hydrants need to walk, probe, and possibly dig around the hydrant, so any plants there are likely to be routinely damaged. What is vitally important is that the fire hydrant is not obscured from view, nor access blocked, in any way. Homeowners are responsible for maintaining a clearance of three (3) feet around the fire hydrant. This means that fall leaves and other debris that collect near the hydrant must be maintained. This does not mean that nothing can be planted in this area. If you have a fire hydrant on your property, you may landscape around it if there is three (3) feet of clearance and it can be easily accessed in the event of a fire and for maintenance. Tips for maintaining the area around the hydrant: • Plants need to be low-growing so they won't obscure visibility or access to the hydrant in any way. • While lawn grass stands up best to maintenance treatment, plants suitable for planting between pathway paving stones also tolerate some foot traffic. Grass needs to be mowed short. • River rock and/or mulch are suitable in the three (3) foot area as long as they are well maintained. • Shrubs, trees, fruit, vegetables, and flowers are not to be planted inside the three (3) foot area. If you have any questions about hydrant maintenance, please contact South Metro Fire Rescue at the Non-Emergency, 24/7 Dispatch number: 720-258-8911
Posted April 1, 2023
Questions have surfaced to the Design Review Committee (DRC) about fire hydrant maintenance. South Metro Fire and Rescue provided the following information to assist homeowners. While homeowners are planning their spring projects, now is a good time to remind those with fire hydrants adjacent to their property of the requirements for the upkeep of these critical infrastructure components. The City and South Metro Fire are responsible for the maintenance of the fire hydrants. The workers who maintain the hydrants need to walk, probe, and possibly dig around the hydrant, so any plants there are likely to be routinely damaged. What is vitally important is that the fire hydrant is not obscured from view, nor access blocked, in any way. Homeowners are responsible for maintaining a clearance of three (3) feet around the fire hydrant. This means that fall leaves and other debris that collect near the hydrant must be maintained. This does not mean that nothing can be planted in this area. If you have a fire hydrant on your property, you may landscape around it if there is three (3) feet of clearance and it can be easily accessed in the event of a fire and for maintenance. Tips for maintaining the area around the hydrant: • Plants need to be low-growing so they won't obscure visibility or access to the hydrant in any way. • While lawn grass stands up best to maintenance treatment, plants suitable for planting between pathway paving stones also tolerate some foot traffic. Grass needs to be mowed short. • River rock and/or mulch are suitable in the three (3) foot area as long as they are well maintained. • Shrubs, trees, fruit, vegetables, and flowers are not to be planted inside the three (3) foot area. If you have any questions about hydrant maintenance, please contact South Metro Fire Rescue at the Non-Emergency, 24/7 Dispatch number: 720-258-8911
Posted April 1, 2023
Front and back yard improvements require approval
From the Design Review Committee (DRC) - HOMEOWNERS: Although chilly temperatures persist, now is the perfect time to consider your spring and summer exterior home improvement projects – decks/patios, landscaping, painting, roofing, windows, etc. As a gentle reminder, per Article 4, “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: https://www.trailmark.org/hoa-documents-amp-forms.html. 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 https://www.trailmark.org/uploads/3/9/0/8/39089355/repairs_not_requiring_drc_review.pdf. • 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, please send them to designreview@trailmarkhoa.org. Thank you, TrailMark Design Review Committee (DRC), TrailMark HOA, designreview@trailmarkhoa.org, https://www.trailmark.org/hoa-documents-amp-forms.html
Posted April 1, 2023
From the Design Review Committee (DRC) - HOMEOWNERS: Although chilly temperatures persist, now is the perfect time to consider your spring and summer exterior home improvement projects – decks/patios, landscaping, painting, roofing, windows, etc. As a gentle reminder, per Article 4, “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: https://www.trailmark.org/hoa-documents-amp-forms.html. 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 https://www.trailmark.org/uploads/3/9/0/8/39089355/repairs_not_requiring_drc_review.pdf. • 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, please send them to designreview@trailmarkhoa.org. Thank you, TrailMark Design Review Committee (DRC), TrailMark HOA, designreview@trailmarkhoa.org, https://www.trailmark.org/hoa-documents-amp-forms.html
Posted April 1, 2023
HOA Assessments due April 1st
As a reminder, HOA Assessments are due April 1st. If you have any questions, please contact Westwind Management Group at TrailMark@westwindmanagement.com or 720-756-3187. TrailMark HOA Board
As a reminder, HOA Assessments are due April 1st. If you have any questions, please contact Westwind Management Group at TrailMark@westwindmanagement.com or 720-756-3187. TrailMark HOA Board
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.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.
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.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.
Letter regarding the Colorado State Parks Pass
The letter below is from our generous neighbor Deahna Visscher, who has been helping us get discounts with Colorado State Parks since 2017. A BIG THANK YOU, DEAHNA! PARK PASS REQUESTORS - I will NOT be doing the Bulk Park Pass Purchase this year because NOW the state is offering a prorated refund to you if you buy an Annual State Park Pass for those that have a gap before your vehicle registration is due. The prorated refund only applies to the full price park pass. However, I did the math, and it is still cheaper to go the prorated route. See example below. Example - $68.96 = Annual Park Pass + Vehicle Park Pass (minus 6 month prorate), * park pass that expires in May and vehicle is not due for registration until December [$80 + $29 - $39.96 (6 months)], $85 = Bulk Buy Pass + Pass with vehicle registration ($56 + $29). PARK PASS PRICES: Annual Park Pass = $80, Bulk Park Pass = $56 (no prorate), Vehicle Park Pass = $29, Prorate for Annual Park Pass = $6.66 per month. QUESTION: What if my $80-120 Annual State Park Pass is still valid when I’m eligible to buy a $29 Keep Colorado Wild Pass during my 2023 vehicle registration? ANSWER: CPW has approved refund options that will cover the time between when a current annual state park pass expires and when a vehicle registration is due. The refund is based on a flat prorated refund structure. The prorated amount will be based on the price of the original pass divided by 12 months and rounded up to the nearest dollar. A refund will not be granted for passes that were used for nine months or more. Residents will have 60 days after the Keep Colorado Wild Pass purchase date to file for a refund. Before you can request a refund, your Keep Colorado Wild Pass must be linked to a customer account on CPWshop.com. Follow the instructions outlined in the Keep Colorado Wild Pass – Link to CPWshop.com Guide. https://cpw.state.co.us/.../Keep-Colorado-Wild-Pass.aspx
Posted March 31, 2023
The letter below is from our generous neighbor Deahna Visscher, who has been helping us get discounts with Colorado State Parks since 2017. A BIG THANK YOU, DEAHNA! PARK PASS REQUESTORS - I will NOT be doing the Bulk Park Pass Purchase this year because NOW the state is offering a prorated refund to you if you buy an Annual State Park Pass for those that have a gap before your vehicle registration is due. The prorated refund only applies to the full price park pass. However, I did the math, and it is still cheaper to go the prorated route. See example below. Example - $68.96 = Annual Park Pass + Vehicle Park Pass (minus 6 month prorate), * park pass that expires in May and vehicle is not due for registration until December [$80 + $29 - $39.96 (6 months)], $85 = Bulk Buy Pass + Pass with vehicle registration ($56 + $29). PARK PASS PRICES: Annual Park Pass = $80, Bulk Park Pass = $56 (no prorate), Vehicle Park Pass = $29, Prorate for Annual Park Pass = $6.66 per month. QUESTION: What if my $80-120 Annual State Park Pass is still valid when I’m eligible to buy a $29 Keep Colorado Wild Pass during my 2023 vehicle registration? ANSWER: CPW has approved refund options that will cover the time between when a current annual state park pass expires and when a vehicle registration is due. The refund is based on a flat prorated refund structure. The prorated amount will be based on the price of the original pass divided by 12 months and rounded up to the nearest dollar. A refund will not be granted for passes that were used for nine months or more. Residents will have 60 days after the Keep Colorado Wild Pass purchase date to file for a refund. Before you can request a refund, your Keep Colorado Wild Pass must be linked to a customer account on CPWshop.com. Follow the instructions outlined in the Keep Colorado Wild Pass – Link to CPWshop.com Guide. https://cpw.state.co.us/.../Keep-Colorado-Wild-Pass.aspx
Posted March 31, 2023
Artificial Turf/Grass Standard
The HOA Board has approved Artificial Turf/Grass Standard for TrailMark. The new standard provides the minimum requirements for installing artificial turf/grass and provides the specific information that must be submitted with an artificial turf/grass home improvement request. You can find the standard posted on the HOA website at https://www.trailmark.org/design-guidelines-table-of-contents.html. The installation of artificial turf/grass must meet all the standard requirements. Artificial turf is allowed only in back yards behind the wing fences. Front yard application is not allowed. The Design Review Committee (DRC) will review all complete home improvement requests. Should you have any questions, please direct them to designreview@trailmarkhoa.org.
Posted March 31, 2023
The HOA Board has approved Artificial Turf/Grass Standard for TrailMark. The new standard provides the minimum requirements for installing artificial turf/grass and provides the specific information that must be submitted with an artificial turf/grass home improvement request. You can find the standard posted on the HOA website at https://www.trailmark.org/design-guidelines-table-of-contents.html. The installation of artificial turf/grass must meet all the standard requirements. Artificial turf is allowed only in back yards behind the wing fences. Front yard application is not allowed. The Design Review Committee (DRC) will review all complete home improvement requests. Should you have any questions, please direct them to designreview@trailmarkhoa.org.
Posted March 31, 2023
Colorado Household Medication and Sharps Takeback program
Safe disposal keeps meds from being misused or abused. It also helps protect Colorado's precious environment and wildlife. The best way to get rid of household medications is to take them to the nearest secure collection box. Article with MAP OF TAKEBACK LOCATIONS - https://cdphe.colorado.gov/colorado-medication-take-back-program
Posted March 27, 2023
Safe disposal keeps meds from being misused or abused. It also helps protect Colorado's precious environment and wildlife. The best way to get rid of household medications is to take them to the nearest secure collection box. Article with MAP OF TAKEBACK LOCATIONS - https://cdphe.colorado.gov/colorado-medication-take-back-program
Posted March 27, 2023
Paying your April 1st Assessment Fee
HOA Assessments are due April 1st. Homeowners are welcome to pay their $135 April 1st dues by sending a check to: TrailMark HOA c/o Westwind Management Group, P.O. Box 95854, Las Vegas NV 89193-5854. Or, to make an online payment, follow the instructions below. At the moment, there is no option to sign up for auto-pay. (Click on any image to enlarge it.) You should be receiving an email from Westwind Management prompting you to sign up for your online account. Click on the portal link (above the yellow field in the email) and create your login. Please note: The password that you create must have one of these characters, not just any character: ! ^ * ( ) If after creating your password you get stuck or receive an error message, log out and log back into the portal at westwindmanagement.com. For online payment choices, click on the E-Pay tab. Choose eCard to pay by credit card, or eCheck to pay by check. (eCard charges a 3% fee. eCheck has no fee.) Property Information should already be filled out for you (Management ID: 6975, Association ID: TMH). Fill in your individual account number (if needed), read the documents, check the box, and click on "Continue to Payment Information." Fill in your payment information and follow the prompts. eCheck sample (left), eCard samples (below). If you have any questions, please contact Westwind Management Group at TrailMark@westwindmanagement.com or 720-756-3187.
Posted March 25, 2023
HOA Assessments are due April 1st. Homeowners are welcome to pay their $135 April 1st dues by sending a check to: TrailMark HOA c/o Westwind Management Group, P.O. Box 95854, Las Vegas NV 89193-5854. Or, to make an online payment, follow the instructions below. At the moment, there is no option to sign up for auto-pay. (Click on any image to enlarge it.) You should be receiving an email from Westwind Management prompting you to sign up for your online account. Click on the portal link (above the yellow field in the email) and create your login. Please note: The password that you create must have one of these characters, not just any character: ! ^ * ( ) If after creating your password you get stuck or receive an error message, log out and log back into the portal at westwindmanagement.com. For online payment choices, click on the E-Pay tab. Choose eCard to pay by credit card, or eCheck to pay by check. (eCard charges a 3% fee. eCheck has no fee.) Property Information should already be filled out for you (Management ID: 6975, Association ID: TMH). Fill in your individual account number (if needed), read the documents, check the box, and click on "Continue to Payment Information." Fill in your payment information and follow the prompts. eCheck sample (left), eCard samples (below). If you have any questions, please contact Westwind Management Group at TrailMark@westwindmanagement.com or 720-756-3187.
Posted March 25, 2023
Split rail fence repairs and replacements
Attention TrailMark Filing 1 and Filing 5 residents: The TrailMark Metropolitan District (TMMD) will begin the annual fence repairs and replacements as soon as this week! Contractors will be replacing broken posts and rails that have been marked with white spray paint on split rail fencing that back to open space. Please remove any wires on the outside of the fencing. Also, please remove any overgrown landscaping growing through the fence. Following the post and rail replacements a paint contractor will paint the exterior side of the fencing. Lastly, please be mindful of your pets while the contractors are working on the fence! Thank you, TrailMark Metropolitan District
Posted March 24, 2023
Attention TrailMark Filing 1 and Filing 5 residents: The TrailMark Metropolitan District (TMMD) will begin the annual fence repairs and replacements as soon as this week! Contractors will be replacing broken posts and rails that have been marked with white spray paint on split rail fencing that back to open space. Please remove any wires on the outside of the fencing. Also, please remove any overgrown landscaping growing through the fence. Following the post and rail replacements a paint contractor will paint the exterior side of the fencing. Lastly, please be mindful of your pets while the contractors are working on the fence! Thank you, TrailMark Metropolitan District
Posted March 24, 2023
A Few Updates from the HOA President
March 23, 2023 - Dear TrailMark Residents, Welcome to Spring! I think many of us are ready to see the snow disappear as we start seeing some tree buds bloom and flowers blossom. Our Board wanted to share with you a few updates that are underway. First, Westwind Management Group is our new management company as of February 24th. Westwind is still trying to get all residents to sign up with their data base. If you haven’t completed the Homeowner Information page, please email TrailMark@westwindmanagment.com so you can be added to all management company emails. In your email, please include your name, address, email, and phone number. Westwind plans on unveiling their portal in the days to come so residents can pay their HOA dues by ACH, or credit card. Until the portal gets released, homeowners are welcome to pay their $135 April 1st dues by sending a check to: TrailMark HOA, c/o Westwind Management Group, P.O. Box 95854, Las Vegas NV 89193-5854. Please include your name and TrailMark address, as account numbers are not yet available. Second, the Board wanted to inform all of the residents in Filing 1 and Filing 5, that the TrailMark Metro District has recently hired the contractor for the annual fence maintenance. If you see contractors working on the HOA / Metro District split rail fence, they are here to freshen up the look and condition of the fence. This is a difficult undertaking, so if you see the contractors, please tell them thank you for making our neighborhood shine. Third, the HOA Board understands that Spring weather brings out those outdoor projects that you’ve been planning while watching the snow fall. Please remember that all outdoor improvements to the front and back yard require DRC (Design Review Committee) approval. The DRC home improvement request form can be found on the website at https://www.trailmark.org/uploads/1/4/2/0/142002170/hoa_home_improvement_request_yd_access_202303.pdf. Fourth, The TrailMark Social Committee has informed our HOA Board that we have a special visitor "hopping" into TrailMark on Saturday, April 8th at 9:00 a.m. Please bring your kiddos to Hogback Hill Park for an Easter Egg hunt. Donuts, coffee, and Chick-Fil-A will be provided. Thank you to our Social Committee for planning such a fun event. On behalf of our entire HOA Board, we hope you and your family enjoy the Spring days to come. Enjoy our trails, parks, wildlife, and beauty that TrailMark rewards each of us with every single day. Many thanks, Ken Colaizzi, President, TrailMark HOA, Littleton, CO 80127, president@trailmarkhoa.org, https://www.trailmark.org. Photo by Deahna Visscher
March 23, 2023 - Dear TrailMark Residents, Welcome to Spring! I think many of us are ready to see the snow disappear as we start seeing some tree buds bloom and flowers blossom. Our Board wanted to share with you a few updates that are underway. First, Westwind Management Group is our new management company as of February 24th. Westwind is still trying to get all residents to sign up with their data base. If you haven’t completed the Homeowner Information page, please email TrailMark@westwindmanagment.com so you can be added to all management company emails. In your email, please include your name, address, email, and phone number. Westwind plans on unveiling their portal in the days to come so residents can pay their HOA dues by ACH, or credit card. Until the portal gets released, homeowners are welcome to pay their $135 April 1st dues by sending a check to: TrailMark HOA, c/o Westwind Management Group, P.O. Box 95854, Las Vegas NV 89193-5854. Please include your name and TrailMark address, as account numbers are not yet available. Second, the Board wanted to inform all of the residents in Filing 1 and Filing 5, that the TrailMark Metro District has recently hired the contractor for the annual fence maintenance. If you see contractors working on the HOA / Metro District split rail fence, they are here to freshen up the look and condition of the fence. This is a difficult undertaking, so if you see the contractors, please tell them thank you for making our neighborhood shine. Third, the HOA Board understands that Spring weather brings out those outdoor projects that you’ve been planning while watching the snow fall. Please remember that all outdoor improvements to the front and back yard require DRC (Design Review Committee) approval. The DRC home improvement request form can be found on the website at https://www.trailmark.org/uploads/1/4/2/0/142002170/hoa_home_improvement_request_yd_access_202303.pdf. Fourth, The TrailMark Social Committee has informed our HOA Board that we have a special visitor "hopping" into TrailMark on Saturday, April 8th at 9:00 a.m. Please bring your kiddos to Hogback Hill Park for an Easter Egg hunt. Donuts, coffee, and Chick-Fil-A will be provided. Thank you to our Social Committee for planning such a fun event. On behalf of our entire HOA Board, we hope you and your family enjoy the Spring days to come. Enjoy our trails, parks, wildlife, and beauty that TrailMark rewards each of us with every single day. Many thanks, Ken Colaizzi, President, TrailMark HOA, Littleton, CO 80127, president@trailmarkhoa.org, https://www.trailmark.org. Photo by Deahna Visscher
Westwind Management Update - April 1st Assessments: Payments and Portal
March 22, 2023 - Dear TrailMark Homeowners, Thank you for your patience as Westwind Management has been reviewing the homeowner ledgers received from the previous management company. There is some unanticipated additional work which is being required in order to verify the balances we received. Therefore, the launch of the owner portal is delayed. We are working diligently to make sure balances are correct to avoid any inaccurate information being sent to you as the homeowner. Once the portal is ready, everyone will receive an email with your account number and link to the portal. For now, please mail your check for $135 to: TrailMark HOA, c/o Westwind Management Group, P.O. Box 95854, Las Vegas NV 89193-5854. Please include your name and TrailMark address, as account numbers are not yet available. For additional information, you may refer to the letter that was sent out earlier this year:
TrailMark Homeowners Association - Notice of New Management. Please email TrailMark@westwindmanagement.com, or call 720-756-3187 with further questions. Again, thank you for your patience. Westwind Management Group
March 22, 2023 - Dear TrailMark Homeowners, Thank you for your patience as Westwind Management has been reviewing the homeowner ledgers received from the previous management company. There is some unanticipated additional work which is being required in order to verify the balances we received. Therefore, the launch of the owner portal is delayed. We are working diligently to make sure balances are correct to avoid any inaccurate information being sent to you as the homeowner. Once the portal is ready, everyone will receive an email with your account number and link to the portal. For now, please mail your check for $135 to: TrailMark HOA, c/o Westwind Management Group, P.O. Box 95854, Las Vegas NV 89193-5854. Please include your name and TrailMark address, as account numbers are not yet available. For additional information, you may refer to the letter that was sent out earlier this year:
TrailMark Homeowners Association - Notice of New Management. Please email TrailMark@westwindmanagement.com, or call 720-756-3187 with further questions. Again, thank you for your patience. Westwind Management Group
Jefferson County Land Stewardship Series
Learning and Understanding - Our Land Stewardship Series is a collection of seminars for Jeffco residents that provide an understanding and appreciation for our lands and their ecological benefits. Coyote Country - Wednesday, March 15, 2023, 6:00-7:30 PM, Jeffco Open Space Building - Ponderosa Room, 700 Jefferson County Parkway, Golden. Whether you are concerned or curious about coyotes, you'll want to attend this talk highlighting recent findings on coyote biology, ecology and behavior as it impacts Jeffco residents. Mary Ann Bonnell, JCOS Visitor Services Director will be our speaker. She has been instrumental in promoting coyote awareness in our region. Ages 16 and up. Registration is free but is required. We are not able to accommodate walk-ins. Register here: https://secure.rec1.com/CO/jefferson-county-open-space/catalog?filter=c2VhcmNoPTI0MDE3NTQ= Please note: When registering for an event you will need to first create an account. Once you have created your account, you will then be able to register for events. Registration for this program opens at 08:00 AM on 02/06/2023. https://www.jeffco.us/1986/Land-Stewardship-Series
Learning and Understanding - Our Land Stewardship Series is a collection of seminars for Jeffco residents that provide an understanding and appreciation for our lands and their ecological benefits. Coyote Country - Wednesday, March 15, 2023, 6:00-7:30 PM, Jeffco Open Space Building - Ponderosa Room, 700 Jefferson County Parkway, Golden. Whether you are concerned or curious about coyotes, you'll want to attend this talk highlighting recent findings on coyote biology, ecology and behavior as it impacts Jeffco residents. Mary Ann Bonnell, JCOS Visitor Services Director will be our speaker. She has been instrumental in promoting coyote awareness in our region. Ages 16 and up. Registration is free but is required. We are not able to accommodate walk-ins. Register here: https://secure.rec1.com/CO/jefferson-county-open-space/catalog?filter=c2VhcmNoPTI0MDE3NTQ= Please note: When registering for an event you will need to first create an account. Once you have created your account, you will then be able to register for events. Registration for this program opens at 08:00 AM on 02/06/2023. https://www.jeffco.us/1986/Land-Stewardship-Series
TrailMark Neighborhood Meeting
Wednesday, March 15th, 6:00-7:15pm, Location: Homewood Suites by Hilton Denver - Littleton
7630 Shaffer Pkwy, Littleton, CO 80127. Proposed Project Location: Block: 001 Lot: 0010, Section: 10, Township: 6, Range: 69, Subdivision Name: CHATFIELD GREEN SUB FLG #5, Parcel ID (AIN): 69-104-10-011. Project Narrative: The proposed development consists of 35 single-family detached residences on the 7.68-acre parcel with a density of approximately 4.5 dwelling units per acre. Lot sizes are approximately 51-ft x 94-ft; houses are anticipated to have 40-ft x 63-ft building envelopes. Units are planned as ranch product ranging from 1,900 to 2,800 square feet with an upstairs bonus room option in two of the five planned floor plans. Each unit is anticipated with a minimum 2 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and 2-car garage. Shea homes is hosting this meeting to inform the neighbors about the proposed project and encourage feedback. This is the ONLY chance you have as a TrailMark resident to attend this meeting and give your feedback. This is not an HOA project as the property belongs to Shea Homes. All inquiries and questions regarding this project need to be addressed to: Amy O'Brien, The Pachner Company, (303) 825-1671, amy@thepachnercompany.com, www.thepachnercompany.com
Wednesday, March 15th, 6:00-7:15pm, Location: Homewood Suites by Hilton Denver - Littleton
7630 Shaffer Pkwy, Littleton, CO 80127. Proposed Project Location: Block: 001 Lot: 0010, Section: 10, Township: 6, Range: 69, Subdivision Name: CHATFIELD GREEN SUB FLG #5, Parcel ID (AIN): 69-104-10-011. Project Narrative: The proposed development consists of 35 single-family detached residences on the 7.68-acre parcel with a density of approximately 4.5 dwelling units per acre. Lot sizes are approximately 51-ft x 94-ft; houses are anticipated to have 40-ft x 63-ft building envelopes. Units are planned as ranch product ranging from 1,900 to 2,800 square feet with an upstairs bonus room option in two of the five planned floor plans. Each unit is anticipated with a minimum 2 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and 2-car garage. Shea homes is hosting this meeting to inform the neighbors about the proposed project and encourage feedback. This is the ONLY chance you have as a TrailMark resident to attend this meeting and give your feedback. This is not an HOA project as the property belongs to Shea Homes. All inquiries and questions regarding this project need to be addressed to: Amy O'Brien, The Pachner Company, (303) 825-1671, amy@thepachnercompany.com, www.thepachnercompany.com
TRAILMARK NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING
Wednesday, March 15th, 6:00-7:15 pm, Homewood Suites by Hilton Denver - Littleton, 7630 Shaffer Pkwy, Littleton, CO 80127. Shea homes is hosting this meeting to inform the neighbors about the proposed project and encourage feedback. More information
Wednesday, March 15th, 6:00-7:15 pm, Homewood Suites by Hilton Denver - Littleton, 7630 Shaffer Pkwy, Littleton, CO 80127. Shea homes is hosting this meeting to inform the neighbors about the proposed project and encourage feedback. More information
HOA BOARD MEETING
Tuesday, March 14th, 6:00 pm, Fire Station 19 in TrailMark. Agenda. All are welcome.
Tuesday, March 14th, 6:00 pm, Fire Station 19 in TrailMark. Agenda. All are welcome.
Young residents help fill eggs for TrailMark's upcoming Easter Egg Hunt
March 12, 2023 - The TrailMark HOA would like to give a special thank you to Sabrina Colaizzi, Domenic Colaizzi, and Callie Rochetti for stuffing 750 Easter Eggs for the upcoming Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 8th at 9:00 a.m. There will now be 1,750 Easter Eggs for the kids to find at Hogback Hill Park. We look forward to a great traditional TrailMark Easter event! Please bring your kids to see the Easter Bunny on April 8th. See you soon, TrailMark HOA Board of Directors. Photo by Ken Colaizzi
March 12, 2023 - The TrailMark HOA would like to give a special thank you to Sabrina Colaizzi, Domenic Colaizzi, and Callie Rochetti for stuffing 750 Easter Eggs for the upcoming Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 8th at 9:00 a.m. There will now be 1,750 Easter Eggs for the kids to find at Hogback Hill Park. We look forward to a great traditional TrailMark Easter event! Please bring your kids to see the Easter Bunny on April 8th. See you soon, TrailMark HOA Board of Directors. Photo by Ken Colaizzi
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.
Posted March 10, 2023
There is a web page that welcomes TrailMark's incoming residents and offers essential information for a smooth transition. View it here.
Posted March 10, 2023
Colorado State Parks Pass
Colorado Vehicle Registration Renewal cards now offer the option of receiving a State Parks Pass (now the Keep Colorado Wild Pass) through your vehicle registration for $29. Because of this, discounted State Parks Passes are no longer offered in bulk through TrailMark resident Deahna Visscher. However, if 100 people show interest in getting a pass for the gap time before they register their cars, she will gladly do it one more time. Contact Deahna ASAP at 720-201-0311 or Deahna_Visscher@yahoo.com. (Many thanks to Deahna for once again helping the neighborhood!) Here's why you might consider buying a pass through Deahna: Many State Parks passes will expire before the vehicle renewal notices arrive. So you may need to buy a new State Parks pass, and when your vehicle registration renews you can get a prorated refund through CPW. Again, please contact Deahna ASAP if you are interested. For questions and concerns about the State Parks Pass, please refer to the FAQ section of the Keep Colorado Wild Pass web page.
Posted March 10, 2023
Colorado Vehicle Registration Renewal cards now offer the option of receiving a State Parks Pass (now the Keep Colorado Wild Pass) through your vehicle registration for $29. Because of this, discounted State Parks Passes are no longer offered in bulk through TrailMark resident Deahna Visscher. However, if 100 people show interest in getting a pass for the gap time before they register their cars, she will gladly do it one more time. Contact Deahna ASAP at 720-201-0311 or Deahna_Visscher@yahoo.com. (Many thanks to Deahna for once again helping the neighborhood!) Here's why you might consider buying a pass through Deahna: Many State Parks passes will expire before the vehicle renewal notices arrive. So you may need to buy a new State Parks pass, and when your vehicle registration renews you can get a prorated refund through CPW. Again, please contact Deahna ASAP if you are interested. For questions and concerns about the State Parks Pass, please refer to the FAQ section of the Keep Colorado Wild Pass web page.
Posted March 10, 2023
LPCAAA Academy (Littleton Police Citizen Academy Alumni Association)
March 9, 2023 - Registration starts now! The next Citizen’s Academy, which is a precursor to CSV, starts in March. (A person must graduate from the Academy and join LPCAAA before they are eligible to take the CSV class.) This is an 11-12 week series of classes for the public to get a peek into the inner workings of our Littleton Police Department (LPD). Some of the topics: SWAT, crime scene investigations, DUI, traffic enforcement, Drugs and gangs, Victim Assistance, Ride-along with an officer, firearms simulator, meet the K-9 officer and much more. They occur Thursday nights at 6 pm and dinner is provided. Graduation is on the last night, and family and friends are invited. Participants must be 16 years or older, live or work within the Littleton city limits, or belong to a city-wide service club or organization. (For those who like to plan ahead: The next round of sessions will begin in September.) More info / Application: https://www.police.littletonco.gov/Get-Involved/Citizen-Academy. Recommendation: I just finished the Littleton Police Department's Citizen's Academy, and I can attest to the fact that it is incredibly informative and surprisingly a great deal of fun. Not only do the instructors take you through the workings of the LPD, but they also make themselves available, at all levels—from the streets to the Chief, to continually answering any questions and exploring any interests in depth. Their classes are not a "sell job" but rather an honest sharing of what they do and how they do it. If it was not enough that these classes are a lot of fun, they also feed you, every night, with great local business offerings! I encourage anyone, regardless of age, to take advantage of this great opportunity to once a week have your head filled with interesting things from these friendly professionals, who protect our Community. By the way, another outstanding detail is that there are no tests! William Kuenning, Secretary, TrailMark HOA Board
March 9, 2023 - Registration starts now! The next Citizen’s Academy, which is a precursor to CSV, starts in March. (A person must graduate from the Academy and join LPCAAA before they are eligible to take the CSV class.) This is an 11-12 week series of classes for the public to get a peek into the inner workings of our Littleton Police Department (LPD). Some of the topics: SWAT, crime scene investigations, DUI, traffic enforcement, Drugs and gangs, Victim Assistance, Ride-along with an officer, firearms simulator, meet the K-9 officer and much more. They occur Thursday nights at 6 pm and dinner is provided. Graduation is on the last night, and family and friends are invited. Participants must be 16 years or older, live or work within the Littleton city limits, or belong to a city-wide service club or organization. (For those who like to plan ahead: The next round of sessions will begin in September.) More info / Application: https://www.police.littletonco.gov/Get-Involved/Citizen-Academy. Recommendation: I just finished the Littleton Police Department's Citizen's Academy, and I can attest to the fact that it is incredibly informative and surprisingly a great deal of fun. Not only do the instructors take you through the workings of the LPD, but they also make themselves available, at all levels—from the streets to the Chief, to continually answering any questions and exploring any interests in depth. Their classes are not a "sell job" but rather an honest sharing of what they do and how they do it. If it was not enough that these classes are a lot of fun, they also feed you, every night, with great local business offerings! I encourage anyone, regardless of age, to take advantage of this great opportunity to once a week have your head filled with interesting things from these friendly professionals, who protect our Community. By the way, another outstanding detail is that there are no tests! William Kuenning, Secretary, TrailMark HOA Board
Seeking DRC Volunteers (Design Review Committee)
Interested in developing new TrailMark property standards, color schemes, and more? The DRC seeks volunteers to join this very important committee. Check out the Volunteer for the DRC page, and submit your interest in joining the DRC to designreview@trailmarkhoa.org.
Posted March 8, 2023
Interested in developing new TrailMark property standards, color schemes, and more? The DRC seeks volunteers to join this very important committee. Check out the Volunteer for the DRC page, and submit your interest in joining the DRC to designreview@trailmarkhoa.org.
Posted March 8, 2023
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Hildebrand Ranch Park: TrailMark Neighborhood Access
Background - The Park Rangers at Jefferson County Open Space (JCOS) have initiated an evaluation of access points into Hildebrand Ranch Park. The ability to close parks in emergency situations such as fire, extreme weather, or to protect natural resources in the case of muddy trails is more difficult when there are informal access points into the park. Currently the TrailMark neighborhood at Hildebrand Ranch Park (HRP) has: 1. Two informal access points Located on the west side of the neighborhood. 2. Two formal access points into Hildebrand Ranch Park on the perimeter of the neighborhood identified on the map below with a double arrow symbol. TrailMark Community Engagement - In partnership with South Suburban Parks and Recreation, JCOS conducted a detailed evaluation of the informal access points. Two periods of engagement with the TrailMark community were included in this evaluation to determine whether the two informal access points in the neighborhood should be formalized or closed. The first engagement was conducted in the form of a meeting with the TrailMark Homeowner’s Association (HOA). During this meeting, JCOS staff presented the concerns with informal access points and had an open conversation with members of the HOA. The response during this initial meeting was overwhelmingly opposed to the formalization of these access points. However during the two-week comment period after the HOA meeting, JCOS staff received numerous emails from neighborhood residents in favor of keeping the access points open. To understand the comprehensive sentiment of the neighborhood and present a more nuanced solution (see Map 1), JCOS staff conducted a second engagement period in November 2022. At this time, a proposed solution was presented to the community and comments were collected on this proposal during a two-week comment period. Neighbors were asked to provide input on the following items: 1. Preferred number of access points (if any). 2. Preferred location of access points (from the options provided). 3. New formalized trail along existing ranch road to HRP parking lot and Black Bear Trail. In total, JCOS received 85 responses via email during the comment period. Not all email responses included reference to all components of the proposed plan, so comments were cataloged accordingly. Below is a breakdown of the responses received: 1. 66% of respondents were in support of formalizing Access Point #1 (North). 2. 80% of respondents were in support of formalizing Access Point #2 (South). 3. 84% of respondents were in support of formalizing the two-track on the western neighborhood property line. 4. 73% of respondents were in support of formalizing two access points, as opposed to one or zero. Recommendations - Based on the information received from the community during the open comment period, JCOS will formalize Access Option #1 (North), Access Option #2 (South) and the two-track from the parking lot to Black Bear trail be formalized by JCOS. The existing informal access point on the northern end of the neighborhood will be closed. Formalization of the two access points will include the installation of a gate that could be locked in the event of park closures and the installation of a sign to show relevant JCOS information. The primary map for the park will also be updated to include the trail and access points, in the same way the existing access points are shown below in Map 2. Next Steps - The proposed improvements will be completed in the late summer of 2023. Immediate actions will include the closure of the northernmost informal access point. Until new access points are developed, residents may continue to use the existing informal access. Any map updates will occur after improvements are completed. Please direct questions and concerns to - Rachel Brenna at rbrenna@co.jefferson.co.us or Elizabeth Stoner at estoner@co.jefferson.co.us Posted March 7, 2023 |
Map 1 – Proposed access points as included in Public Engagement
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Map 2 – Example of how access points will be shown in JCOS online maps
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DRC Requests
The Design Review request form for exterior work is on the website and should be submitted to trailmark@westwindmanagement.com.
Posted March 1, 2023
The Design Review request form for exterior work is on the website and should be submitted to trailmark@westwindmanagement.com.
Posted March 1, 2023
TrailMark Monthly Newsletter
The March issue of the TRAILMARK NEWSLETTER has been emailed out to the TrailMark community. It can be viewed online at: https://www.trailmark.org/newsletter.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. Photo by Andy Marquez
The March issue of the TRAILMARK NEWSLETTER has been emailed out to the TrailMark community. It can be viewed online at: https://www.trailmark.org/newsletter.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. Photo by Andy Marquez
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS - TRAILMARK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT (TMMD)
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly, to the eligible electors of the TRAILMARK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT ("District") of Jefferson County, Colorado. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the District will conduct a regular election on the 2nd day of May, 2023, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, (2) two directors will be elected for a 4-year term expiring in May 2027, and (1) director will be elected for a 2-year term expiring in May 2025. In order to be a candidate for one of the director positions, a qualified individual must submit a Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form. Eligible electors of the District interested in serving on the Board of Directors may obtain a Self-Nomination and Acceptance form from the District’s Designated Election Official (DEO): Sue Blair, DEO, elections@crsofcolorado.com, Community Resource Services of Colorado, 7995 East Prentice Avenue, Suite 103E, Greenwood Village, CO 80111, Phone: 303-381-4960, Offices Hours: Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form must be returned to the Designated Election Official by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, February 24, 2023. The form can be emailed to elections@crsofcolorado.com. A Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form that is not sufficient may be amended once at any time before 3:00 p.m. on Friday, February 24, 2023. Earlier submittal is encouraged as the deadline will not permit correcting an insufficient form if received at 5:00 p.m. 'Affidavit of Intent to be a Write-In-Candidate' forms must be submitted to the office of the Designated Election Official by the close of business on Monday, February 27, 2023. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that an application for an absentee ballot may be filed with the Designated Election Official, at the contact information referenced above, no later than the close of business on Tuesday, April 25, 2023. TRAILMARK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT - Sue Blair, Designated Election Official
(2/27)
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly, to the eligible electors of the TRAILMARK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT ("District") of Jefferson County, Colorado. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the District will conduct a regular election on the 2nd day of May, 2023, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, (2) two directors will be elected for a 4-year term expiring in May 2027, and (1) director will be elected for a 2-year term expiring in May 2025. In order to be a candidate for one of the director positions, a qualified individual must submit a Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form. Eligible electors of the District interested in serving on the Board of Directors may obtain a Self-Nomination and Acceptance form from the District’s Designated Election Official (DEO): Sue Blair, DEO, elections@crsofcolorado.com, Community Resource Services of Colorado, 7995 East Prentice Avenue, Suite 103E, Greenwood Village, CO 80111, Phone: 303-381-4960, Offices Hours: Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form must be returned to the Designated Election Official by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, February 24, 2023. The form can be emailed to elections@crsofcolorado.com. A Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form that is not sufficient may be amended once at any time before 3:00 p.m. on Friday, February 24, 2023. Earlier submittal is encouraged as the deadline will not permit correcting an insufficient form if received at 5:00 p.m. 'Affidavit of Intent to be a Write-In-Candidate' forms must be submitted to the office of the Designated Election Official by the close of business on Monday, February 27, 2023. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that an application for an absentee ballot may be filed with the Designated Election Official, at the contact information referenced above, no later than the close of business on Tuesday, April 25, 2023. TRAILMARK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT - Sue Blair, Designated Election Official
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Management Company Transition - February 24th
Board termination of 4 Seasons Management Group - As mentioned at the January 10th HOA meeting, the TrailMark HOA Board has unanimously decided to terminate the 4 Seasons Management contract in order to protect our residents, our vendors, and our Board. We know transitions are difficult for homeowners but our Board feels that an immediate change is necessary due to 4 Seasons Management not holding up to our signed agreement. The Board has unanimously agreed that 4 Seasons is not the right fit for our community. 4 Seasons will continue to process all HOA assessment payments (including collection of January 2023’s HOA dues) until February 23rd, 2023 and fulfill their fiduciary responsibility. The Board would like to remind residents that your first quarter assessments (January 2023) should still be paid to 4 Seasons Management Group. First quarter assessments were due to 4 Seasons by January 30th. 4 Seasons will be transferring all of our homeowner’s HOA accounts to our next management group. This was not a decision made in haste. Like you, we are homeowners too. We want what you all want: a reliable way to pay our dues, a positive experience when interacting with our neighborhood HOA, predictable community leadership, and a sense that our voices are heard. We take these responsibilities to heart so that your HOA dues are being spent towards ensuring fiscal integrity. Board selects Westwind Management Group - After spending countless hours on vetting, interviewing, and checking references of new management companies, the TrailMark HOA Board of Directors is pleased to announce that we have officially engaged with our new management company, Westwind Management Group. On February 24th, 2023, Westwind Management Group will be in charge of mailing the second quarter assessments which are due on April 1st, 2023 (but considered late on April 30th, 2023). Once Westwind takes over management of our community on February 24th, our Board has directed Westwind to cease late fees through May 31st, 2023, to make sure we have a smooth transition for all involved. Please watch your mailbox in the coming weeks as Westwind Management Group will be sending each homeowner a welcome letter with very important information regarding your HOA account. Again, thank you all for your patience and understanding with changing management companies. We know it’s not easy for you, nor is it easy for our Board Members. The Board will continue to announce any additional information that we have on the TrailMark website, the HOA Facebook page and NextDoor.com. Our Board is confident that all residents will be pleased with the professionalism from Westwind Management Group.
Board termination of 4 Seasons Management Group - As mentioned at the January 10th HOA meeting, the TrailMark HOA Board has unanimously decided to terminate the 4 Seasons Management contract in order to protect our residents, our vendors, and our Board. We know transitions are difficult for homeowners but our Board feels that an immediate change is necessary due to 4 Seasons Management not holding up to our signed agreement. The Board has unanimously agreed that 4 Seasons is not the right fit for our community. 4 Seasons will continue to process all HOA assessment payments (including collection of January 2023’s HOA dues) until February 23rd, 2023 and fulfill their fiduciary responsibility. The Board would like to remind residents that your first quarter assessments (January 2023) should still be paid to 4 Seasons Management Group. First quarter assessments were due to 4 Seasons by January 30th. 4 Seasons will be transferring all of our homeowner’s HOA accounts to our next management group. This was not a decision made in haste. Like you, we are homeowners too. We want what you all want: a reliable way to pay our dues, a positive experience when interacting with our neighborhood HOA, predictable community leadership, and a sense that our voices are heard. We take these responsibilities to heart so that your HOA dues are being spent towards ensuring fiscal integrity. Board selects Westwind Management Group - After spending countless hours on vetting, interviewing, and checking references of new management companies, the TrailMark HOA Board of Directors is pleased to announce that we have officially engaged with our new management company, Westwind Management Group. On February 24th, 2023, Westwind Management Group will be in charge of mailing the second quarter assessments which are due on April 1st, 2023 (but considered late on April 30th, 2023). Once Westwind takes over management of our community on February 24th, our Board has directed Westwind to cease late fees through May 31st, 2023, to make sure we have a smooth transition for all involved. Please watch your mailbox in the coming weeks as Westwind Management Group will be sending each homeowner a welcome letter with very important information regarding your HOA account. Again, thank you all for your patience and understanding with changing management companies. We know it’s not easy for you, nor is it easy for our Board Members. The Board will continue to announce any additional information that we have on the TrailMark website, the HOA Facebook page and NextDoor.com. Our Board is confident that all residents will be pleased with the professionalism from Westwind Management Group.
GFL Update: No delay Tuesday, February 21st
Tuesday, February 21st is a regular garbage and recycling pick-up day. No delay due to the Presidents Day holiday.
Tuesday, February 21st is a regular garbage and recycling pick-up day. No delay due to the Presidents Day holiday.
94 bears were euthanized in Colorado last year, accessible trash often to blame
By Spencer McKee, Out There Colorado | Feb 15, 2023. According to Colorado Parks and Wildlife, reports of bear sightings and conflicts increased significantly between 2021 and 2022, though 2022 numbers were still below those of 2019 and 2020. In 2022, 4,282 bear sightings and conflicts were reported, which is a 16 percent increase compared to the prior year. The 2022 bear reports resulted in 94 euthanizations and 59 bears being relocated. This is a big jump from the 66 bears that were euthanized in 2021, with 51 bears also being relocated in that year. The highest number of euthanizations over the past eight years took place in 2017, when 190 bears were killed. In 2020, 158 bears were euthanized and 118 were relocated. In total, it's estimated that Colorado's black bear population is between 17,000 and 20,000. This population is described as "stable and growing." Trash was determined to be the top contributing factor when it comes to bear encounters, with roughly one-third of all sightings and conflicts since 2019 traced back to trash. That's roughly 6,100 of the 18,351 reports since then. It's also worth noting that 2.3 percent of those reports have led to euthanization. Drought tends to be a key factor that contributes to an uptick in bear reports, as drought can push hungry bears into civilized areas at a higher rate. The northwest region, which was in severe drought, saw the highest increase in bear reports in 2022 compared to 2020 and 2021. Not only is it a risk to the immediate safety of humans and bears when bears go hunting for trash, eating trash can also have negative short and long-term health impacts. The following italicized advice on preventing bear-human conflicts is quoted directly from Colorado Parks and Wildlife: Bear-proofing your home: Keep garbage in a well-secured location. Only put out garbage on the morning of pickup. Clean garbage cans regularly to keep them free of food odors: ammonia is effective. Keep garage doors closed, Do not leave pet food or stock feed outside. Use a bear-resistant trash can or dumpster. Bird feeders are a major source of bear/human conflicts. Attract birds naturally with flowers and water baths. Do not hang bird feeders from April 15 to Nov. 15. Don’t allow bears to become comfortable around your house. If you see one, haze it by yelling at it, throwing things at it and making loud noises to scare it off. Secure compost piles. Bears are attracted to the scent of rotting food. Clean the grill after each use, clean-up thoroughly after cookouts. If you have fruit trees, don't allow the fruit to rot on the ground. Talk to your neighbors and kids about being Bear Aware. Cars, traveling and campsites: Lock your doors when you’re away from home and at night. Keep the bottom floor windows of your house closed when you're not at home. Do not keep food in your vehicle; roll up windows and lock the doors of your vehicles. When car-camping, secure all food and coolers in a locked vehicle. Keep a clean camp, whether you’re in a campground or in the backcountry. When camping in the backcountry, hang food 100 feet or more from the campsite; don’t bring any food into your tent. Cook food well away from your tent; wash dishes thoroughly. It's up to Coloradans to do their part to be bear aware. Irresponsible actions can get bears killed. Read more about bears in Colorado here.
Posted February 19, 2023
By Spencer McKee, Out There Colorado | Feb 15, 2023. According to Colorado Parks and Wildlife, reports of bear sightings and conflicts increased significantly between 2021 and 2022, though 2022 numbers were still below those of 2019 and 2020. In 2022, 4,282 bear sightings and conflicts were reported, which is a 16 percent increase compared to the prior year. The 2022 bear reports resulted in 94 euthanizations and 59 bears being relocated. This is a big jump from the 66 bears that were euthanized in 2021, with 51 bears also being relocated in that year. The highest number of euthanizations over the past eight years took place in 2017, when 190 bears were killed. In 2020, 158 bears were euthanized and 118 were relocated. In total, it's estimated that Colorado's black bear population is between 17,000 and 20,000. This population is described as "stable and growing." Trash was determined to be the top contributing factor when it comes to bear encounters, with roughly one-third of all sightings and conflicts since 2019 traced back to trash. That's roughly 6,100 of the 18,351 reports since then. It's also worth noting that 2.3 percent of those reports have led to euthanization. Drought tends to be a key factor that contributes to an uptick in bear reports, as drought can push hungry bears into civilized areas at a higher rate. The northwest region, which was in severe drought, saw the highest increase in bear reports in 2022 compared to 2020 and 2021. Not only is it a risk to the immediate safety of humans and bears when bears go hunting for trash, eating trash can also have negative short and long-term health impacts. The following italicized advice on preventing bear-human conflicts is quoted directly from Colorado Parks and Wildlife: Bear-proofing your home: Keep garbage in a well-secured location. Only put out garbage on the morning of pickup. Clean garbage cans regularly to keep them free of food odors: ammonia is effective. Keep garage doors closed, Do not leave pet food or stock feed outside. Use a bear-resistant trash can or dumpster. Bird feeders are a major source of bear/human conflicts. Attract birds naturally with flowers and water baths. Do not hang bird feeders from April 15 to Nov. 15. Don’t allow bears to become comfortable around your house. If you see one, haze it by yelling at it, throwing things at it and making loud noises to scare it off. Secure compost piles. Bears are attracted to the scent of rotting food. Clean the grill after each use, clean-up thoroughly after cookouts. If you have fruit trees, don't allow the fruit to rot on the ground. Talk to your neighbors and kids about being Bear Aware. Cars, traveling and campsites: Lock your doors when you’re away from home and at night. Keep the bottom floor windows of your house closed when you're not at home. Do not keep food in your vehicle; roll up windows and lock the doors of your vehicles. When car-camping, secure all food and coolers in a locked vehicle. Keep a clean camp, whether you’re in a campground or in the backcountry. When camping in the backcountry, hang food 100 feet or more from the campsite; don’t bring any food into your tent. Cook food well away from your tent; wash dishes thoroughly. It's up to Coloradans to do their part to be bear aware. Irresponsible actions can get bears killed. Read more about bears in Colorado here.
Posted February 19, 2023
Reminder: Waste bins must be to curb by 7:00 am
February 7, 2023 - Dear TrailMark Residents, It has come to our understanding that after driving through the entire neighborhood at 7:10 am today and counting how many homes had their trash and recycling bins placed out front, the HOA board can attest that 75% of residents had NOT brought their waste outside for pickup. The TrailMark HOA would like to remind residents that waste bins must be placed outside for pickup no later than 7 a.m. on dedicated trash pickup days. The HOA Board asks that its residents help spread the word. Thank you for your cooperation. The TrailMark HOA Board of Directors, https://www.trailmark.org/
February 7, 2023 - Dear TrailMark Residents, It has come to our understanding that after driving through the entire neighborhood at 7:10 am today and counting how many homes had their trash and recycling bins placed out front, the HOA board can attest that 75% of residents had NOT brought their waste outside for pickup. The TrailMark HOA would like to remind residents that waste bins must be placed outside for pickup no later than 7 a.m. on dedicated trash pickup days. The HOA Board asks that its residents help spread the word. Thank you for your cooperation. The TrailMark HOA Board of Directors, https://www.trailmark.org/
TrailMark Homeowners Association, Notice of New Management
February 3, 2023 - Dear TrailMark Homeowner, Recently, the attached notice was mailed to every homeowner within the TrailMark Homeowners Association community. As identified in the notice, Westwind Management Group will be assuming management responsibilities for our community effective February 24, 2023. They are looking forward to being of service to you and our community! In the event that you did not receive the mailer announcing the change in management, and the included return envelope, please mail your 2nd quarter, April 1st assessment payment to TrailMark HOA c/o Westwind Management Group, P.O. Box 95854, Las Vegas, NV 89193. We anticipate that you will be able to sign up for automatic payments or make an electronic payment as early as March 20, 2023. A note from the Westwind Management Group transition team: To ensure that the owner contact information received from previous management is accurate, we ask that all homeowners complete the attached owner profile form and return it to our office. As identified in the attached notice, you may return the completed questionnaire via email to info@westwindmanagement.com, or you may visit our website at www.westwindmanagement.com, select “Owner Profile” from the “Homeowner Resources” menu, and complete this form electronically through our website. There is other valuable information included in the attached notice and we encourage you to carefully read through it. Should you have any questions and/or concerns after reading this notice, please reach out to the community via email to TrailMark@westwindmanagement.com or phone at 720-756-3187. Thank you, TrailMark Homeowners Association Board of Directors and Westwind Management Group, LLC. Attachments - Original letter dated 1/30/2023 and Owner Profile form
February 3, 2023 - Dear TrailMark Homeowner, Recently, the attached notice was mailed to every homeowner within the TrailMark Homeowners Association community. As identified in the notice, Westwind Management Group will be assuming management responsibilities for our community effective February 24, 2023. They are looking forward to being of service to you and our community! In the event that you did not receive the mailer announcing the change in management, and the included return envelope, please mail your 2nd quarter, April 1st assessment payment to TrailMark HOA c/o Westwind Management Group, P.O. Box 95854, Las Vegas, NV 89193. We anticipate that you will be able to sign up for automatic payments or make an electronic payment as early as March 20, 2023. A note from the Westwind Management Group transition team: To ensure that the owner contact information received from previous management is accurate, we ask that all homeowners complete the attached owner profile form and return it to our office. As identified in the attached notice, you may return the completed questionnaire via email to info@westwindmanagement.com, or you may visit our website at www.westwindmanagement.com, select “Owner Profile” from the “Homeowner Resources” menu, and complete this form electronically through our website. There is other valuable information included in the attached notice and we encourage you to carefully read through it. Should you have any questions and/or concerns after reading this notice, please reach out to the community via email to TrailMark@westwindmanagement.com or phone at 720-756-3187. Thank you, TrailMark Homeowners Association Board of Directors and Westwind Management Group, LLC. Attachments - Original letter dated 1/30/2023 and Owner Profile form
Reminder:
Snow and ice are required to be removed from sidewalks within 24 hours after a snowfall. www.littletongov.org
Posted February 1, 2023
Snow and ice are required to be removed from sidewalks within 24 hours after a snowfall. www.littletongov.org
Posted February 1, 2023
A gentle reminder
Jefferson County has animal control laws in place to protect public health and safety. Please demonstrate responsible pet ownership.
Posted February 1, 2023
Jefferson County has animal control laws in place to protect public health and safety. Please demonstrate responsible pet ownership.
Posted February 1, 2023
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
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
Friendly Reminder about Holiday Decorations
All exterior holiday decorations and lights utilized as season displays must be removed and properly stored by February 1, 2022.
All exterior holiday decorations and lights utilized as season displays must be removed and properly stored by February 1, 2022.
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://www.trailmark.org/newsletter.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.
The February issue of the TRAILMARK NEWSLETTER has been emailed out to the TrailMark community. It can be viewed online at: https://www.trailmark.org/newsletter.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.
1/30/2023 Dear Owner(s):
After considerable examination of the many operational and management needs of the Association, we are pleased to announce that we have selected Westwind Management Group, LLC to assume management responsibilities of the Association, effective February 24, 2023. ASSOCIATION PAYMENT INFORMATION What about my next payment? Assessments are due quarterly, and are $135/qtr. A return envelope is enclosed for your 2nd quarter, April 1st payment. We ask that all homeowners mail your April 2023 payment using this envelope, due to the transition. No late charges will be assessed through May 31st during this transition. A new coupon payment booklet will be sent to you in March for your remaining 2023 Quarterly payments. You may also opt out of receiving a coupon book. If you prefer not to receive one, please send an email to: coupon@westwindmanagement.com and include your name and address to opt out. We anticipate you will be able to sign up for automatic payments as early as March 20th (depending on timing of receipt of information from prior management). Once homeowners are able to sign up for Automatic Payments, we will send an email to those members with an email on file. At that time, you will also be able to access your account and review the balance (if any) received from previous management. Please be aware that prior management has been instructed to stop any owner ACH payments as of February 23rd . What if I pay my association assessments through a “bill pay” service or my bank? If your Association payments are made via a bill pay service through a third party or your bank, this does not transfer to our new Management Company automatically, so you will need to contact your bill pay service directly to arrange for the address change to send payments to: TrailMark HOA c/o Westwind Management Group P.O. Box 95854 Las Vegas NV 89193-5854 What if I already sent my payment to the prior management company? Don’t worry! Your first quarter assessments (January 2023) should still be paid to 4 Seasons Management Group. 4 Seasons has a legal obligation to collect your assessments through February 23rd, 2023. First quarter assessments were due to 4 Seasons by January 30th. 4 Seasons will be transferring all homeowner HOA accounts to Westwind Management Group. Any payments made to prior management after February 23rd will either be forwarded to Westwind or will be applied to your ledger by the prior management company before they turn over our records. Please note that payments forwarded to Westwind by previous management, or which are received on or before February 24th, will be processed as soon as possible. However, payments will not be able to be processed until appropriate records are received from prior management and all owner beginning balances have been entered. It is estimated that payments will be initially processed the week of March 20th . OWNER PROFILE So management may serve you more efficiently, please complete the New Owner Profile Form online at www.westwindmanagement.com under Homeowner Resources, or you may use the enclosed Form and return it to the management office via mail [27 Inverness Drive East, Englewood CO 80112], or email info@westwindmanagement.com or by fax to 303.369.0007. ASSOCIATION DOCUMENTS/REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS What if I have a home sale upcoming or need documents during this transitional period? If you anticipate that you will need a status letter or questionnaire for a real estate transaction (sale of home, refinance, etc.) or any Association Documents in the next 30 days, please contact your realtor or title company representative to advise them of this change, so they can take appropriate action to secure those documents from prior management in advance of the transition date 2/24/23). Within 30 – 45 days after management contract start date, we anticipate a complete association document package to be available through Westwind’s service partner, HomeWise Docs. OWNER PORTAL / WEB ACCESS How do I get access to the owner portal, documents and my account information? It is important to note that it can take up to 30 days from the contract start date to receive records from prior management. After Westwind has all of our information, it may take up to an additional 30 days to verify and enter, and / or upload everything for our website. This process will move along as quickly as possible, but if you find you need something in the meantime, just reach out to the below management team members, who will be glad to assist you personally. Westwind will notify us via email once the website is operational. Once you are able to access your account, you may then verify your account balance (if any) by viewing your account. Please be sure to include your email address(es) when you submit your owner profile information so you will receive this and other important communications. MANAGEMENT COMPANY INFORMATION The main telephone number for Westwind Management Group is 303.369.1800. If you call after business hours with an emergency, please follow the voice prompts to reach their twenty-four-hour answering service. Please notify the answering service that it is an emergency, and they will respond appropriately. Nonemergency calls will be returned the next business day. The website is www.westwindmanagement.com and the main fax number is 303.369.0007. Westwind Management offers a unique and thorough onboarding process for new clients, utilizing a leadership level transition team. The client onboarding process may take up to 90 days. Our transition team will include a Transition / Onboarding Manager, Silvia Gregory, Director of Management Services; an Administrative Professional, Liana Way, Director of Administrative Services; and handling our account setup, Anais Torres, Accounting Specialist. After the transition is complete, we will be assigned a long-term client experience team and the management company will advise the community of the new contact information. Our Association has been provided with a dedicated email and direct phone number exclusively for our owners and residents to use to contact the management company: Email: TrailMark@westwindmanagement.com Phone: 720-756-3187 We look forward to an exciting future for our community! TrailMark Homeowners Association Board of Directors
After considerable examination of the many operational and management needs of the Association, we are pleased to announce that we have selected Westwind Management Group, LLC to assume management responsibilities of the Association, effective February 24, 2023. ASSOCIATION PAYMENT INFORMATION What about my next payment? Assessments are due quarterly, and are $135/qtr. A return envelope is enclosed for your 2nd quarter, April 1st payment. We ask that all homeowners mail your April 2023 payment using this envelope, due to the transition. No late charges will be assessed through May 31st during this transition. A new coupon payment booklet will be sent to you in March for your remaining 2023 Quarterly payments. You may also opt out of receiving a coupon book. If you prefer not to receive one, please send an email to: coupon@westwindmanagement.com and include your name and address to opt out. We anticipate you will be able to sign up for automatic payments as early as March 20th (depending on timing of receipt of information from prior management). Once homeowners are able to sign up for Automatic Payments, we will send an email to those members with an email on file. At that time, you will also be able to access your account and review the balance (if any) received from previous management. Please be aware that prior management has been instructed to stop any owner ACH payments as of February 23rd . What if I pay my association assessments through a “bill pay” service or my bank? If your Association payments are made via a bill pay service through a third party or your bank, this does not transfer to our new Management Company automatically, so you will need to contact your bill pay service directly to arrange for the address change to send payments to: TrailMark HOA c/o Westwind Management Group P.O. Box 95854 Las Vegas NV 89193-5854 What if I already sent my payment to the prior management company? Don’t worry! Your first quarter assessments (January 2023) should still be paid to 4 Seasons Management Group. 4 Seasons has a legal obligation to collect your assessments through February 23rd, 2023. First quarter assessments were due to 4 Seasons by January 30th. 4 Seasons will be transferring all homeowner HOA accounts to Westwind Management Group. Any payments made to prior management after February 23rd will either be forwarded to Westwind or will be applied to your ledger by the prior management company before they turn over our records. Please note that payments forwarded to Westwind by previous management, or which are received on or before February 24th, will be processed as soon as possible. However, payments will not be able to be processed until appropriate records are received from prior management and all owner beginning balances have been entered. It is estimated that payments will be initially processed the week of March 20th . OWNER PROFILE So management may serve you more efficiently, please complete the New Owner Profile Form online at www.westwindmanagement.com under Homeowner Resources, or you may use the enclosed Form and return it to the management office via mail [27 Inverness Drive East, Englewood CO 80112], or email info@westwindmanagement.com or by fax to 303.369.0007. ASSOCIATION DOCUMENTS/REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS What if I have a home sale upcoming or need documents during this transitional period? If you anticipate that you will need a status letter or questionnaire for a real estate transaction (sale of home, refinance, etc.) or any Association Documents in the next 30 days, please contact your realtor or title company representative to advise them of this change, so they can take appropriate action to secure those documents from prior management in advance of the transition date 2/24/23). Within 30 – 45 days after management contract start date, we anticipate a complete association document package to be available through Westwind’s service partner, HomeWise Docs. OWNER PORTAL / WEB ACCESS How do I get access to the owner portal, documents and my account information? It is important to note that it can take up to 30 days from the contract start date to receive records from prior management. After Westwind has all of our information, it may take up to an additional 30 days to verify and enter, and / or upload everything for our website. This process will move along as quickly as possible, but if you find you need something in the meantime, just reach out to the below management team members, who will be glad to assist you personally. Westwind will notify us via email once the website is operational. Once you are able to access your account, you may then verify your account balance (if any) by viewing your account. Please be sure to include your email address(es) when you submit your owner profile information so you will receive this and other important communications. MANAGEMENT COMPANY INFORMATION The main telephone number for Westwind Management Group is 303.369.1800. If you call after business hours with an emergency, please follow the voice prompts to reach their twenty-four-hour answering service. Please notify the answering service that it is an emergency, and they will respond appropriately. Nonemergency calls will be returned the next business day. The website is www.westwindmanagement.com and the main fax number is 303.369.0007. Westwind Management offers a unique and thorough onboarding process for new clients, utilizing a leadership level transition team. The client onboarding process may take up to 90 days. Our transition team will include a Transition / Onboarding Manager, Silvia Gregory, Director of Management Services; an Administrative Professional, Liana Way, Director of Administrative Services; and handling our account setup, Anais Torres, Accounting Specialist. After the transition is complete, we will be assigned a long-term client experience team and the management company will advise the community of the new contact information. Our Association has been provided with a dedicated email and direct phone number exclusively for our owners and residents to use to contact the management company: Email: TrailMark@westwindmanagement.com Phone: 720-756-3187 We look forward to an exciting future for our community! TrailMark Homeowners Association Board of Directors
Christmas tree drop-off
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.
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.
Updated: First Quarter HOA Assessments are due January 1st
(no later than January 30th, 2023) Online and AutoPay: You should have received an activation link from 4 Seasons Management Group at the end of November, for the online portal to your email address on file. Please let 4 Seasons Management know if you did not receive it. Mail: 4 Seasons Management Group, 9351 Grant Street Suite 500, Thornton, CO 80229, Phone: 303-952-4004, E-mail: Hello@4shoa.com. The November email will have TrailMark Homeowners Association as the subject. Once you access the email you will select "Activate Now." It will then take you to create a password. Once you create a password, you will be logged in and able to set up your auto pay or pay online. Please reach out to 4 Seasons if you need any assistance when setting up your auto pay. Mailing your First Quarter Assessment Payment: TrailMark residents who want to mail in their First Quarter Assessment using a check need to do the following: Make the check payable to TrailMark Homeowners Association, Inc. Be sure to include your five digit account number on the check. It can be found on your assessment statement recently mailed out by 4 Seasons Management. This will insure your check is credited correctly. Be sure to include the lower portion of the Assessment Notice so that your check will be deposited in the correct account. If you have a copy machine, make a copy of the invoice and your check for your files before mailing. Checks should be mailed no later than January 23, 2023 to insure posting before the late payment deadline. Send your completed check and the bottom portion of the notice to the new Dropbox address for sending checks which is different than the address above: TRAILMARK HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION INC. - 9351, PO BOX 173638, DENVER, CO 80127-3638
(no later than January 30th, 2023) Online and AutoPay: You should have received an activation link from 4 Seasons Management Group at the end of November, for the online portal to your email address on file. Please let 4 Seasons Management know if you did not receive it. Mail: 4 Seasons Management Group, 9351 Grant Street Suite 500, Thornton, CO 80229, Phone: 303-952-4004, E-mail: Hello@4shoa.com. The November email will have TrailMark Homeowners Association as the subject. Once you access the email you will select "Activate Now." It will then take you to create a password. Once you create a password, you will be logged in and able to set up your auto pay or pay online. Please reach out to 4 Seasons if you need any assistance when setting up your auto pay. Mailing your First Quarter Assessment Payment: TrailMark residents who want to mail in their First Quarter Assessment using a check need to do the following: Make the check payable to TrailMark Homeowners Association, Inc. Be sure to include your five digit account number on the check. It can be found on your assessment statement recently mailed out by 4 Seasons Management. This will insure your check is credited correctly. Be sure to include the lower portion of the Assessment Notice so that your check will be deposited in the correct account. If you have a copy machine, make a copy of the invoice and your check for your files before mailing. Checks should be mailed no later than January 23, 2023 to insure posting before the late payment deadline. Send your completed check and the bottom portion of the notice to the new Dropbox address for sending checks which is different than the address above: TRAILMARK HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION INC. - 9351, PO BOX 173638, DENVER, CO 80127-3638
Home Improvement Requests
While the community transitions to a new management company, please send your DRC requests to trailmark@westwindmanagement.com. When the new management company is on-board, new instructions will be published. As a reminder, the DRC reviews requests the 1st and 3rd week of every month. To ensure that your completed request is reviewed expeditiously, it must be received not later than 12:00 noon, the Friday prior to a review week. Get your DRC forms from the HOA website at https://www.trailmark.org/hoa-documents-amp-forms.html. If you have any questions of the DRC, please email designreview@trailmarkhoa.org.
Posted January 27, 2023
While the community transitions to a new management company, please send your DRC requests to trailmark@westwindmanagement.com. When the new management company is on-board, new instructions will be published. As a reminder, the DRC reviews requests the 1st and 3rd week of every month. To ensure that your completed request is reviewed expeditiously, it must be received not later than 12:00 noon, the Friday prior to a review week. Get your DRC forms from the HOA website at https://www.trailmark.org/hoa-documents-amp-forms.html. If you have any questions of the DRC, please email designreview@trailmarkhoa.org.
Posted January 27, 2023
New DRC Committee Solicitation
The Design Review Committee (DRC) continues to seek new volunteers. The DRC’s vision/philosophy/purpose is posted on the HOA website at https://www.trailmark.org/design-review.html. Please review to better understand the DRC. As a DRC member, one must commit to the following: Active participation requires: Active participation in DRC meetings the 1st and 3rd week of each month, year-round. Review of submitted homeowner requests prior to each meeting and post preliminary decisions on Google Drive prior to each meeting; Routine daily/weekly email monitoring to respond to emergency requests. Become knowledgeable of and be able to apply the TrailMark Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CCRs) and Design Guidelines; Help develop new improvement standards. This requires research, writing, editing, and presenting potential standards to the HOA Board for their review and decision; Other shared responsibilities: Document all homeowner request decisions; Receive relevant materials required to support homeowner requests; Maintain and track the TrailMark paint sample books; Develop and submit relevant articles to the TrailMark newsletter, website, and/or Facebook page; As necessary, conduct on-site visits to better understand homeowner requests. Conduct post-completion reviews to determine compliance with that which was DRC approved. DRC time commitment varies by the time of year. Generally: March-October: Minimum 2-4 hours weekly. Review requests, participate in DRC meetings. November-February: 1-2 hours weekly with meetings often cancelled. If interested in volunteering for the DRC, please submit the following to designreview@trailmarkhoa.org: Name, Address, Contact Info – phone; email address. Relevant qualifications that might contribute to the committee’s stated vision/philosophy/purpose. Why you would like to join the DRC. Please submit your interest to designreview@trailmarkhoa.org as soon as possible.
Posted January 27, 2023
The Design Review Committee (DRC) continues to seek new volunteers. The DRC’s vision/philosophy/purpose is posted on the HOA website at https://www.trailmark.org/design-review.html. Please review to better understand the DRC. As a DRC member, one must commit to the following: Active participation requires: Active participation in DRC meetings the 1st and 3rd week of each month, year-round. Review of submitted homeowner requests prior to each meeting and post preliminary decisions on Google Drive prior to each meeting; Routine daily/weekly email monitoring to respond to emergency requests. Become knowledgeable of and be able to apply the TrailMark Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CCRs) and Design Guidelines; Help develop new improvement standards. This requires research, writing, editing, and presenting potential standards to the HOA Board for their review and decision; Other shared responsibilities: Document all homeowner request decisions; Receive relevant materials required to support homeowner requests; Maintain and track the TrailMark paint sample books; Develop and submit relevant articles to the TrailMark newsletter, website, and/or Facebook page; As necessary, conduct on-site visits to better understand homeowner requests. Conduct post-completion reviews to determine compliance with that which was DRC approved. DRC time commitment varies by the time of year. Generally: March-October: Minimum 2-4 hours weekly. Review requests, participate in DRC meetings. November-February: 1-2 hours weekly with meetings often cancelled. If interested in volunteering for the DRC, please submit the following to designreview@trailmarkhoa.org: Name, Address, Contact Info – phone; email address. Relevant qualifications that might contribute to the committee’s stated vision/philosophy/purpose. Why you would like to join the DRC. Please submit your interest to designreview@trailmarkhoa.org as soon as possible.
Posted January 27, 2023
Event Sponsors Wanted
Be a Neighborhood Hero! The Social Committee is looking for business sponsors for some of our 2023 events! In order to keep from raising event prices/entrance fees we are looking for sponsors for various portions of events, or entire event sponsors. This could include paying for the bounce houses or face painters at the summer concerts, 4th of July or TM5K events; paying for coffee and donuts at the Easter Egg Hunt or 4th of July events; or even sponsoring carriage rides at the TrailMark Night at the Lights. If you or your business is interested in helping to sponsor one or more of these events please email social@trailmarkhoa.org
Posted January 26, 2023
Be a Neighborhood Hero! The Social Committee is looking for business sponsors for some of our 2023 events! In order to keep from raising event prices/entrance fees we are looking for sponsors for various portions of events, or entire event sponsors. This could include paying for the bounce houses or face painters at the summer concerts, 4th of July or TM5K events; paying for coffee and donuts at the Easter Egg Hunt or 4th of July events; or even sponsoring carriage rides at the TrailMark Night at the Lights. If you or your business is interested in helping to sponsor one or more of these events please email social@trailmarkhoa.org
Posted January 26, 2023
Our New Management Company
January 23, 2023 - Dear TrailMark Residents, The TrailMark HOA Board of Directors is pleased to announce that we have officially engaged with our new management company as of this morning. After a month of intense interviews, vetting, and checking references, our Board selected Westwind Management Group in Englewood, Colorado to become our new management company as of February 24th, 2023. As of today, Westwind will immediately begin the transition process with 4 Seasons Management Group. Please watch your mailbox in the coming weeks as Westwind Management Group will be sending each homeowner a welcome letter with very important information regarding your HOA account. The Board would like to remind residents that your first quarter assessments (January 2023) will still be paid to 4 Seasons Management Group. 4 Seasons has a legal obligation to collect our assessments through February 23rd, 2023. First quarter assessments are due to 4 Seasons by January 30th. 4 Seasons will be transferring all of our homeowner’s HOA accounts to Westwind Management Group. On February 24th, Westwind Management Group will become our new management company. Westwind Management Group will be in charge of mailing the second quarter assessments which are due on April 1st, 2023, but considered late on April 30th, 2023. Once Westwind takes over our community on February 24th, our Board directed Westwind to cease late fees through May 31st, 2023 to make sure we have a smooth transition for all involved. Again, thank you all for your patience and understanding with changing management companies. We know it’s not easy for you, nor is it easy for our Board Members. The Board will continue to announce any additional information that we have on the TrailMark website, the HOA Facebook page, and NextDoor.com. Our Board is confident that all residents will be pleased with the professionalism from Westwind Management Group. Thank you, Ken Colaizzi, President, TrailMark HOA, Littleton, CO 80127, president@trailmarkhoa.org, https://www.trailmark.org
January 23, 2023 - Dear TrailMark Residents, The TrailMark HOA Board of Directors is pleased to announce that we have officially engaged with our new management company as of this morning. After a month of intense interviews, vetting, and checking references, our Board selected Westwind Management Group in Englewood, Colorado to become our new management company as of February 24th, 2023. As of today, Westwind will immediately begin the transition process with 4 Seasons Management Group. Please watch your mailbox in the coming weeks as Westwind Management Group will be sending each homeowner a welcome letter with very important information regarding your HOA account. The Board would like to remind residents that your first quarter assessments (January 2023) will still be paid to 4 Seasons Management Group. 4 Seasons has a legal obligation to collect our assessments through February 23rd, 2023. First quarter assessments are due to 4 Seasons by January 30th. 4 Seasons will be transferring all of our homeowner’s HOA accounts to Westwind Management Group. On February 24th, Westwind Management Group will become our new management company. Westwind Management Group will be in charge of mailing the second quarter assessments which are due on April 1st, 2023, but considered late on April 30th, 2023. Once Westwind takes over our community on February 24th, our Board directed Westwind to cease late fees through May 31st, 2023 to make sure we have a smooth transition for all involved. Again, thank you all for your patience and understanding with changing management companies. We know it’s not easy for you, nor is it easy for our Board Members. The Board will continue to announce any additional information that we have on the TrailMark website, the HOA Facebook page, and NextDoor.com. Our Board is confident that all residents will be pleased with the professionalism from Westwind Management Group. Thank you, Ken Colaizzi, President, TrailMark HOA, Littleton, CO 80127, president@trailmarkhoa.org, https://www.trailmark.org
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.
Posted January 18, 2023
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.
Posted January 18, 2023
GFL update: No delays in January.
January 3rd and January 17th are regular garbage and recycling pick-up days. No delays due to the New Year's and MLK Day holidays.
January 3rd and January 17th are regular garbage and recycling pick-up days. No delays due to the New Year's and MLK Day holidays.
Pointers for paying your January Assessments
January 15, 2023 - Dear TrailMark Residents, Our HOA Board would like to give some pointers to residents who have yet to pay their January 2023 assessments. For those of you who have already paid your January assessments, thank you for your prompt payment and please disregard this notice. January 1st assessments are considered late if not paid by January 30th, 2023. Hopefully, these pointers below will assist in homeowners getting their assessments paid on time. OPTION #1: You can pay your January assessment on the 4 Seasons portal (fourseasonsmgmtgroup.appfolio.com) using auto pay. You can set up auto pay on the 4 Seasons portal. If you choose the 4 Seasons auto pay, we would highly recommend that you pay just the January 1st assessment (aka First Quarter assessment) and not set up future payments with 4 Seasons since 4 Seasons won’t be our management company after February 23, 2023. If you have difficulty setting up this option, please email HOA Manager Chad Rohr at crohr@4shoa.com and Assistant HOA Manager, Katie Madrid at kmadrid@4shoa.com. OPTION #2: You can pay with a credit card on the 4 Seasons portal (fourseasonsmgmtgroup.appfolio.com). Using a credit card will charge a minimal fee, but it is preferred by many homeowners since it is an instant payment to your HOA account. This is a great option of payment for those who are getting close to the final due date. Again, the Board would recommend just making the first quarter assessment payment (January 1st) at this time, and not set up future credit card payments with 4 Seasons. If you have difficulty setting up this option, please email HOA Manager Chad Rohr at crohr@4shoa.com and Assistant HOA Manager, Katie Madrid at kmadrid@4shoa.com. OPTION #3: You can set up online bill pay with your personal bank. When doing this method, please make sure your personal bank has your HOA account number printed on your submitted check, preferably in the memo. Your personal bank would need to mail your assessment to: TrailMark HOA, Inc., C/O 4 Seasons Management Group, P.O. Box 173638, Denver, CO 80217-3638. OPTION #4: You can pay with a handwritten check from your personal check book. Please make sure that you include your HOA account number in the memo of your check. We recommend making a copy of your check prior to mailing it. Please note that mailing with the USPS has been delayed and could impact receipt of your payment on time. You can mail it to: TrailMark HOA, Inc., C/O 4 Seasons Management Group, P.O. Box 173638, Denver, CO 80217-3638. OPTION #5: You are welcome to hand deliver your personal check to 4 Seasons Management Group at their main office in Thornton. 4 Seasons office hours are Monday-Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Again, we’d highly recommend making copies of your check prior to submitting. Also, when hand delivering your personal check, ask for a receipt. You can hand deliver your check to: 4 Seasons Management Group, 9351 Grant Street, Suite #500, Thornton, CO 80229. As announced in our January 10th HOA Meeting, 4 Seasons Management Company is still our managing company until February 23rd, 2023. 4 Seasons has a contractual and fiduciary responsibility to process your assessment payments. All HOA accounts, including all of your payments, will be transferred to our next management company. Please save all of your receipts, in case there are any discrepancies down the road. If any resident is having difficulty setting up their HOA accounts, please contact our HOA managers at 4 Seasons for their assistance. You can email our HOA Manager Chad Rohr at crohr@4shoa.com and Assistant HOA Manager, Katie Madrid at kmadrid@4shoa.com. Some other residents have recently informed the Board that their assessment payments have been returned by their personal bank. The Board has asked why this has occurred for some of you, but we have not received an answer at this time. If this has also happened to you, please email Chad Rohr (crohr@4shoa.com) and Katie Madrid (kmadrid@4shoa.com) and cc the Board (board@trailmarkhoa.org), so that we can be of assistance if these issues do not get corrected. Chad and Katie have been helping homeowners correct these issues. Finally, for those of you who have pre-paid your assessments, please note that your HOA account will be transferred to the next management company. You may wish to log into the 4 Seasons portal (fourseasonsmgmtgroup.appfolio.com) and screen shot your prepaid amount as a personal record. You were also mailed a statement on December 24th, 2022. If you had pre-paid your assessments, the January 2023 statement amount is shaded in gray and clearly states that no payment is due at this time. Please note that this pre-paid amount will be transferred, along with your entire HOA account to our next management company. We hope this information helps all residents. Please make all HOA assessment payments prior to January 30th, 2023. We will announce the new management company as soon as we have the details. Thank you for your patience in this upcoming management transition. The TrailMark HOA Board of Directors
January 15, 2023 - Dear TrailMark Residents, Our HOA Board would like to give some pointers to residents who have yet to pay their January 2023 assessments. For those of you who have already paid your January assessments, thank you for your prompt payment and please disregard this notice. January 1st assessments are considered late if not paid by January 30th, 2023. Hopefully, these pointers below will assist in homeowners getting their assessments paid on time. OPTION #1: You can pay your January assessment on the 4 Seasons portal (fourseasonsmgmtgroup.appfolio.com) using auto pay. You can set up auto pay on the 4 Seasons portal. If you choose the 4 Seasons auto pay, we would highly recommend that you pay just the January 1st assessment (aka First Quarter assessment) and not set up future payments with 4 Seasons since 4 Seasons won’t be our management company after February 23, 2023. If you have difficulty setting up this option, please email HOA Manager Chad Rohr at crohr@4shoa.com and Assistant HOA Manager, Katie Madrid at kmadrid@4shoa.com. OPTION #2: You can pay with a credit card on the 4 Seasons portal (fourseasonsmgmtgroup.appfolio.com). Using a credit card will charge a minimal fee, but it is preferred by many homeowners since it is an instant payment to your HOA account. This is a great option of payment for those who are getting close to the final due date. Again, the Board would recommend just making the first quarter assessment payment (January 1st) at this time, and not set up future credit card payments with 4 Seasons. If you have difficulty setting up this option, please email HOA Manager Chad Rohr at crohr@4shoa.com and Assistant HOA Manager, Katie Madrid at kmadrid@4shoa.com. OPTION #3: You can set up online bill pay with your personal bank. When doing this method, please make sure your personal bank has your HOA account number printed on your submitted check, preferably in the memo. Your personal bank would need to mail your assessment to: TrailMark HOA, Inc., C/O 4 Seasons Management Group, P.O. Box 173638, Denver, CO 80217-3638. OPTION #4: You can pay with a handwritten check from your personal check book. Please make sure that you include your HOA account number in the memo of your check. We recommend making a copy of your check prior to mailing it. Please note that mailing with the USPS has been delayed and could impact receipt of your payment on time. You can mail it to: TrailMark HOA, Inc., C/O 4 Seasons Management Group, P.O. Box 173638, Denver, CO 80217-3638. OPTION #5: You are welcome to hand deliver your personal check to 4 Seasons Management Group at their main office in Thornton. 4 Seasons office hours are Monday-Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Again, we’d highly recommend making copies of your check prior to submitting. Also, when hand delivering your personal check, ask for a receipt. You can hand deliver your check to: 4 Seasons Management Group, 9351 Grant Street, Suite #500, Thornton, CO 80229. As announced in our January 10th HOA Meeting, 4 Seasons Management Company is still our managing company until February 23rd, 2023. 4 Seasons has a contractual and fiduciary responsibility to process your assessment payments. All HOA accounts, including all of your payments, will be transferred to our next management company. Please save all of your receipts, in case there are any discrepancies down the road. If any resident is having difficulty setting up their HOA accounts, please contact our HOA managers at 4 Seasons for their assistance. You can email our HOA Manager Chad Rohr at crohr@4shoa.com and Assistant HOA Manager, Katie Madrid at kmadrid@4shoa.com. Some other residents have recently informed the Board that their assessment payments have been returned by their personal bank. The Board has asked why this has occurred for some of you, but we have not received an answer at this time. If this has also happened to you, please email Chad Rohr (crohr@4shoa.com) and Katie Madrid (kmadrid@4shoa.com) and cc the Board (board@trailmarkhoa.org), so that we can be of assistance if these issues do not get corrected. Chad and Katie have been helping homeowners correct these issues. Finally, for those of you who have pre-paid your assessments, please note that your HOA account will be transferred to the next management company. You may wish to log into the 4 Seasons portal (fourseasonsmgmtgroup.appfolio.com) and screen shot your prepaid amount as a personal record. You were also mailed a statement on December 24th, 2022. If you had pre-paid your assessments, the January 2023 statement amount is shaded in gray and clearly states that no payment is due at this time. Please note that this pre-paid amount will be transferred, along with your entire HOA account to our next management company. We hope this information helps all residents. Please make all HOA assessment payments prior to January 30th, 2023. We will announce the new management company as soon as we have the details. Thank you for your patience in this upcoming management transition. The TrailMark HOA Board of Directors
From the Design Review Committee (DRC) - New Member Solicitation
The Design Review Committee (DRC) is soliciting new volunteers to join this very important committee. As posted on the TrailMark website the DRC’s vision/philosophy/purpose: Encourage consistent quality and design expression throughout TrailMark’s boundaries, while allowing for owner individuality of improvement expression. Facilitate restoration of the original high prairie and foothills environment through a distinctive native prairie landscape design. This design uses a combination of traditional sodded lawns, unmowed native grasses, wildflowers, sage, rabbit brush, pine, many other prairie natives, and native moss rock field stones and rounded granite river boulders. Define the means by which homes built at TrailMark can be compatible with each other and with TrailMark’s unique setting. This establishes the basis for The DRC’s decisions - compliance with the spirit of TrailMark’s original design to facilitate mutual enhancement and protection of the TrailMark’s qualities. Review and approve/approve with conditions/disapprove/request additional information, all Home Improvement Requests submitted by TrailMark homeowners. As a DRC member, one must commit to the following: Active participation in DRC meetings the 1st and 3rd week of each month, year-around. Active participation requires: Receipt and review of all submitted homeowner requests prior to each meeting; Individually post preliminary decisions on Google Drive prior to each meeting; Attendance at each meeting (currently via ZOOM) ready to discuss and render thoughtful decisions on each submitted request; Routine daily/weekly email monitoring to respond to emergency requests. Become knowledgeable of and be able to apply the TrailMark Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CCRs) and Design Guidelines; Participate in developing new TrailMark property improvement standards. Doing so requires research, writing, editing, and presenting potential standards to the HOA Board for their review and decision; Other potential responsibilities, shared amongst all committee members: Documenting all homeowner request decisions; Receive submitted paint chips and other relevant materials required to support homeowner requests; Maintain and track the issuance of the TrailMark paint sample books; Develop and submit relevant news articles for the TrailMark newsletter, website, and/or Facebook page; Occasionally conduct any required homeowner on-site visits to review and get a better understanding of homeowner requests. Conduct post-completion projects to determine their compliance with that which was DRC approved. DRC time commitment varies by the time of year. Generally: March-October: Minimum 2-4 hours weekly. Review requests, participate in DRC meetings. November-February: 1-2 hours weekly with meetings often cancelled. If you are interested in volunteering for the DRC, please submit the following to designreview@trailmarkhoa.org: Name. Address. Contact Info – phone; email address. Any relevant qualifications that might contribute to the committee’s stated vision/philosophy/purpose. Please submit your interest to designreview@trailmarkhoa.org as soon as possible but not later than January 15, 2023.
The Design Review Committee (DRC) is soliciting new volunteers to join this very important committee. As posted on the TrailMark website the DRC’s vision/philosophy/purpose: Encourage consistent quality and design expression throughout TrailMark’s boundaries, while allowing for owner individuality of improvement expression. Facilitate restoration of the original high prairie and foothills environment through a distinctive native prairie landscape design. This design uses a combination of traditional sodded lawns, unmowed native grasses, wildflowers, sage, rabbit brush, pine, many other prairie natives, and native moss rock field stones and rounded granite river boulders. Define the means by which homes built at TrailMark can be compatible with each other and with TrailMark’s unique setting. This establishes the basis for The DRC’s decisions - compliance with the spirit of TrailMark’s original design to facilitate mutual enhancement and protection of the TrailMark’s qualities. Review and approve/approve with conditions/disapprove/request additional information, all Home Improvement Requests submitted by TrailMark homeowners. As a DRC member, one must commit to the following: Active participation in DRC meetings the 1st and 3rd week of each month, year-around. Active participation requires: Receipt and review of all submitted homeowner requests prior to each meeting; Individually post preliminary decisions on Google Drive prior to each meeting; Attendance at each meeting (currently via ZOOM) ready to discuss and render thoughtful decisions on each submitted request; Routine daily/weekly email monitoring to respond to emergency requests. Become knowledgeable of and be able to apply the TrailMark Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CCRs) and Design Guidelines; Participate in developing new TrailMark property improvement standards. Doing so requires research, writing, editing, and presenting potential standards to the HOA Board for their review and decision; Other potential responsibilities, shared amongst all committee members: Documenting all homeowner request decisions; Receive submitted paint chips and other relevant materials required to support homeowner requests; Maintain and track the issuance of the TrailMark paint sample books; Develop and submit relevant news articles for the TrailMark newsletter, website, and/or Facebook page; Occasionally conduct any required homeowner on-site visits to review and get a better understanding of homeowner requests. Conduct post-completion projects to determine their compliance with that which was DRC approved. DRC time commitment varies by the time of year. Generally: March-October: Minimum 2-4 hours weekly. Review requests, participate in DRC meetings. November-February: 1-2 hours weekly with meetings often cancelled. If you are interested in volunteering for the DRC, please submit the following to designreview@trailmarkhoa.org: Name. Address. Contact Info – phone; email address. Any relevant qualifications that might contribute to the committee’s stated vision/philosophy/purpose. Please submit your interest to designreview@trailmarkhoa.org as soon as possible but not later than January 15, 2023.
Photo Gallery: Volunteers Taking Down Holiday Decorations
January 14, 2023 - Photos by Phil Kinney
January 14, 2023 - Photos by Phil Kinney
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Coffee with the Chief
Thursday, January 12, 2023 HOA BOARD MEETING
Tuesday, January 10th, 6:30 pm. Zoom meeting: https://4shoa.zoom.us/j/82827633505 or CALL IN: +1-720-707-2699, Meeting ID: 828 2763 3505. Agenda. All are welcome. |
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Board termination of 4 Seasons Management Group
January 10, 2023 - Dear TrailMark Residents, As mentioned in the January 10th HOA meeting, the TrailMark HOA Board has unanimously decided to terminate the 4 Seasons Management contract in order to protect our residents, our vendors, and our Board. We know transitions are difficult for homeowners, and exhausting for our Board, but our Board feels that an immediate change is necessary due to 4 Seasons Management not holding up to our signed agreement. Please continue to pay your January assessments to 4 Seasons that are due by January 31st. 4 Seasons must continue to be our fiduciary and process all HOA assessment payments until February 23rd. 4 Seasons has a legal obligation to transfer all of your HOA payments, and records to our next management company. TrailMark's Declaration (specifically Article 8, Section 8.21) allows the Association to hire and terminate a management company. This power is vested in the elected Board of Directors to make this decision. The Board has met and conferred often about problems the Association was experiencing over time regarding the managing duties and the way they were performed by 4 Seasons. As stated, the Board has unanimously agreed that 4 Seasons is not the right fit for our community. The Board understands that this is frustrating on everyone and we request patience and understanding from all as we transition to a new management company that we feel has our best interests in mind. The Board has been spending countless hours on vetting, interviewing, and checking references of new management companies. Our Board hasn’t made a final selection of the new management company yet, but we will publicly announce as soon as we sign a contract with the next management company. We realize that changing management companies is inconvenient. Please know that we tried to work out the issues that our community has been experiencing with our current company. These attempts were made with all of our residents in mind. The standards we expect were just not being met. This was not a decision made in haste. Like you, we are homeowners too. We want what you all want: a reliable way to pay our dues, a positive experience when interacting with our neighborhood HOA, predictable community leadership, and a sense that our voices are heard. We take these responsibilities to heart so that your HOA dues are being spent towards ensuring fiscal integrity. We ask for your patience, and are working very hard to make this transition as pain-free as possible. Thank you for trusting in us enough to select us as your board. We feel honored to be serving you all in this way. Thank you, Ken Colaizzi, President, TrailMark HOA, Littleton, CO 80127, president@trailmarkhoa.org, https://www.trailmark.org
January 10, 2023 - Dear TrailMark Residents, As mentioned in the January 10th HOA meeting, the TrailMark HOA Board has unanimously decided to terminate the 4 Seasons Management contract in order to protect our residents, our vendors, and our Board. We know transitions are difficult for homeowners, and exhausting for our Board, but our Board feels that an immediate change is necessary due to 4 Seasons Management not holding up to our signed agreement. Please continue to pay your January assessments to 4 Seasons that are due by January 31st. 4 Seasons must continue to be our fiduciary and process all HOA assessment payments until February 23rd. 4 Seasons has a legal obligation to transfer all of your HOA payments, and records to our next management company. TrailMark's Declaration (specifically Article 8, Section 8.21) allows the Association to hire and terminate a management company. This power is vested in the elected Board of Directors to make this decision. The Board has met and conferred often about problems the Association was experiencing over time regarding the managing duties and the way they were performed by 4 Seasons. As stated, the Board has unanimously agreed that 4 Seasons is not the right fit for our community. The Board understands that this is frustrating on everyone and we request patience and understanding from all as we transition to a new management company that we feel has our best interests in mind. The Board has been spending countless hours on vetting, interviewing, and checking references of new management companies. Our Board hasn’t made a final selection of the new management company yet, but we will publicly announce as soon as we sign a contract with the next management company. We realize that changing management companies is inconvenient. Please know that we tried to work out the issues that our community has been experiencing with our current company. These attempts were made with all of our residents in mind. The standards we expect were just not being met. This was not a decision made in haste. Like you, we are homeowners too. We want what you all want: a reliable way to pay our dues, a positive experience when interacting with our neighborhood HOA, predictable community leadership, and a sense that our voices are heard. We take these responsibilities to heart so that your HOA dues are being spent towards ensuring fiscal integrity. We ask for your patience, and are working very hard to make this transition as pain-free as possible. Thank you for trusting in us enough to select us as your board. We feel honored to be serving you all in this way. Thank you, Ken Colaizzi, President, TrailMark HOA, Littleton, CO 80127, president@trailmarkhoa.org, https://www.trailmark.org
BE AWARE from the HOA President
January 7, 2023 - Dear TrailMark Residents, Our Board has been made aware of some recent thievery here in TrailMark. Last week, a community mailbox located on West Cannes Drive was broken into and mail was stolen. The incident was reported to the United States Postal Police and the Littleton Police Department. Fortunately, the USPS has repaired the mailbox. Law enforcement and the USPS recommends that residents remove their mail from the mailboxes daily. If you know you’ll be out of town for an extended period of time, please consider stopping your mail, or ask a neighbor to collect your mail on a daily basis. There has also been a couple incidents of porch pirates stealing packages on West Danzig Place and South Flower Way. Thankfully, these residents reported these incidents to Littleton Police. Our Board wants to alert all residents to be vigilant and be aware of your surroundings. If you see any suspicious activity, persons, or vehicles, please report them to Littleton Police at 303-794-1551. We need to look out for our neighbors and send a message to these criminals that they are not welcome here in TrailMark. Sincerely, Ken Colaizzi, President, TrailMark HOA, Littleton, CO 80127, president@trailmarkhoa.org, https://www.trailmark.org. Photo by Betty Jean Von Tersch
January 7, 2023 - Dear TrailMark Residents, Our Board has been made aware of some recent thievery here in TrailMark. Last week, a community mailbox located on West Cannes Drive was broken into and mail was stolen. The incident was reported to the United States Postal Police and the Littleton Police Department. Fortunately, the USPS has repaired the mailbox. Law enforcement and the USPS recommends that residents remove their mail from the mailboxes daily. If you know you’ll be out of town for an extended period of time, please consider stopping your mail, or ask a neighbor to collect your mail on a daily basis. There has also been a couple incidents of porch pirates stealing packages on West Danzig Place and South Flower Way. Thankfully, these residents reported these incidents to Littleton Police. Our Board wants to alert all residents to be vigilant and be aware of your surroundings. If you see any suspicious activity, persons, or vehicles, please report them to Littleton Police at 303-794-1551. We need to look out for our neighbors and send a message to these criminals that they are not welcome here in TrailMark. Sincerely, Ken Colaizzi, President, TrailMark HOA, Littleton, CO 80127, president@trailmarkhoa.org, https://www.trailmark.org. Photo by Betty Jean Von Tersch
GFL update
No delay on January 3rd. January 3rd is a regular garbage and recycling pick-up day. No delay due to the New Year's holiday.
No delay on January 3rd. January 3rd is a regular garbage and recycling pick-up day. No delay due to the New Year's holiday.
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://www.trailmark.org/newsletter.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. Photo by Peter Rondinone
The January issue of the TRAILMARK NEWSLETTER has been emailed out to the TrailMark community. It can be viewed online at: https://www.trailmark.org/newsletter.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. Photo by Peter Rondinone
HOA ASSESSMENTS DUE JANUARY 1st
As a reminder, HOA Assessments are due January 1st. You may log into your account on the 4 Seasons website to view and pay your assessment. If you have any questions, please contact 4 Seasons at 303-952-4004. TrailMark HOA Board
As a reminder, HOA Assessments are due January 1st. You may log into your account on the 4 Seasons website to view and pay your assessment. If you have any questions, please contact 4 Seasons at 303-952-4004. TrailMark HOA Board
