TMMD Newsletters & Updates
TrailMark HOA Website/Newsletter Articles
Required Notice Pursuant to House Bill 23-1105 –
HOA and Metropolitan District Homeowners’ Rights Task Force
House Bill 23-1105 created the HOA and Metropolitan District Homeowners’ Rights Task Forces to examine certain matters in communities that are governed by these entities. The Metropolitan District Homeowners’ Rights Task Force will review, among other matters, tax levying authority and practices, foreclosure practices, communications with homeowners and governance policies. A requirement of the new law is that we notify you of the creation and existence of the Metropolitan District Homeowners’ Rights Task Force prior to its first meeting. If you have any questions about the Metropolitan District Homeowners’ Rights Task Force, please reach out to the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies or visit their website at https://dora.colorado.gov.
Posted August 7, 2023
HOA and Metropolitan District Homeowners’ Rights Task Force
House Bill 23-1105 created the HOA and Metropolitan District Homeowners’ Rights Task Forces to examine certain matters in communities that are governed by these entities. The Metropolitan District Homeowners’ Rights Task Force will review, among other matters, tax levying authority and practices, foreclosure practices, communications with homeowners and governance policies. A requirement of the new law is that we notify you of the creation and existence of the Metropolitan District Homeowners’ Rights Task Force prior to its first meeting. If you have any questions about the Metropolitan District Homeowners’ Rights Task Force, please reach out to the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies or visit their website at https://dora.colorado.gov.
Posted August 7, 2023
Photo by Evan Roth
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
Click on this map to check for your filing number.
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
TMMD Annual Update
Happy Spring - 2022
Here’s the annual update from the TrailMark Metro District (TMMD):
FOR THOSE NEW TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD – What is the TrailMark Metro District?
The TrailMark Metropolitan District (commonly referred to as “TMMD”) is a quasi-governmental entity and is a separate organization from the TrailMark Homeowners Association (HOA), a private organization. While the TMMD and HOA occasionally collaborate on some neighborhood issues, both organizations have their own Board of Directors and completely different purposes. The TMMD sets an annual mill levy for TrailMark property owners. As the District has no debt, taxes collected by the TMMD are primarily used to maintain the health and quality of the neighborhood’s ponds and reservoirs; for the annual painting of split rail fencing; for TMMD general operating costs.
MILL LEVY (TAXES)
It was a reassessment year and the TrailMark Taxable Assessed Valuation rose which enabled the Board to lower the certified Tax Mill Levy to 2.25 mills for 2022, a decrease of .25 mill from 2021. One mill is equal to 1/1000 of a dollar of the property’s assessed value as determined by Jefferson County.
TMMD BOARD ELECTION
The 2022 Board election was cancelled as there were not more candidates than openings on the Board. Wayne Lupton, Sandy Farish and Rick Handley were deemed re-elected to the Board until 2025. Ray Hallquist is midway through his first term until the 2023 election. Leaving the Board is Cathy LaClair who served from 2010-2022. The Board would like to thank her for her service, specifically her commitment to the lowering of taxes in TrailMark while maintaining the quality of the community.
RESERVOIRS AND PONDS
TrailMark has 2 reservoirs and 2 ponds for which TMMD is responsible. TMMD contracts a specialist to maintain the quality of the water and health of these water bodies. Maintenance includes things such as algae monitoring and treatment, debris removal from outlet areas and aeration system maintenance. Fairview #1 is the largest body of water and is meant to be enjoyed by the neighborhood – from the shore (no boating, swimming or skating). Water releases are required per legal water agreements but the water depth allows for fishing and is stocked yearly. Fairview #2 is a shallow reservoir and therefore not a healthy environment for fish. Both reservoirs have aeration systems to improve the water quality.
Pond G (north of the ‘sledding’ hill) required outlet maintenance in 2020. Pond G was originally constructed to be a detention pond to slow TrailMark’s water run-off as it flows to the Denver Botanical Gardens. However, during the past few years there has been a significant buildup of silt at the outlet effectively making the operation of the outlet ineffective. As a result of the reduced flow of water through this outlet, the water level in the Pond increased to a level never anticipated in its construction. At the request of the City of Littleton to restore the function of the outlet and lower the water level to its original design, the TMMD contracted a company to remove this buildup of silt during the early part of 2020. Residents have noticed a permanent reduction in the water level of Pond G consistent with its original design and unfortunately an increase in smells and mud. Weather is the greatest factor in how the pond will be at any given time.
FENCES
The annual painting of the common area 3-rail fence (split rail) will continue as it has in past years. This painting is broken into segments: Filings 1 & 5 painted one year, Filing 2 the next year, Filing 3 & Star Canyon the next, Filing 4 the last. The TMMD is responsible for the annual fence painting while the HOA is responsible for as needed fence maintenance and repairs; the TMMD and HOA cost-share for these responsibilities.
This spring, Filing 4 will be painted by Gantner Painting with post and rail replacement by FenceUp. The painting crew will not need to enter yards but will instead shield your yard while painting the outside of the fence. The inside of the fence is the responsibility of the homeowner and may be painted according to TrailMark Design Guidelines. Gantner crews may offer homeowner painting with this filing. Homeowners must contract with Gantner directly and information will be provided to Filing 4 homeowners. Please remove any vegetation or items attached to the fence so the crews can do a thorough job.
MANAGER CHANGE
Cathy Noon has managed the TMMD since 2009 when Community Resource Services was chosen to manage the District. As of April 1, 2022, Cathy will be retiring and Michelle Parker (mparker@crsofcolorado.com) will be taking over our community. The Board would like to thank Cathy for her time spent in TrailMark.
UPCOMING MEETINGS
The TMMD meeting calendar for 2022 is noted below. All meetings begin at 6:30pm and are held via Zoom for the time being. Agendas are posted to the TrailMark website with login information.
MORE INFORMATION REGARDING THE TMMD CAN BE FOUND UNDER THE TMMD TAB ON THE TRAILMARK WEBSITE AT TMMD.ORG.
Posted April 1, 2022
Happy Spring - 2022
Here’s the annual update from the TrailMark Metro District (TMMD):
FOR THOSE NEW TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD – What is the TrailMark Metro District?
The TrailMark Metropolitan District (commonly referred to as “TMMD”) is a quasi-governmental entity and is a separate organization from the TrailMark Homeowners Association (HOA), a private organization. While the TMMD and HOA occasionally collaborate on some neighborhood issues, both organizations have their own Board of Directors and completely different purposes. The TMMD sets an annual mill levy for TrailMark property owners. As the District has no debt, taxes collected by the TMMD are primarily used to maintain the health and quality of the neighborhood’s ponds and reservoirs; for the annual painting of split rail fencing; for TMMD general operating costs.
MILL LEVY (TAXES)
It was a reassessment year and the TrailMark Taxable Assessed Valuation rose which enabled the Board to lower the certified Tax Mill Levy to 2.25 mills for 2022, a decrease of .25 mill from 2021. One mill is equal to 1/1000 of a dollar of the property’s assessed value as determined by Jefferson County.
TMMD BOARD ELECTION
The 2022 Board election was cancelled as there were not more candidates than openings on the Board. Wayne Lupton, Sandy Farish and Rick Handley were deemed re-elected to the Board until 2025. Ray Hallquist is midway through his first term until the 2023 election. Leaving the Board is Cathy LaClair who served from 2010-2022. The Board would like to thank her for her service, specifically her commitment to the lowering of taxes in TrailMark while maintaining the quality of the community.
RESERVOIRS AND PONDS
TrailMark has 2 reservoirs and 2 ponds for which TMMD is responsible. TMMD contracts a specialist to maintain the quality of the water and health of these water bodies. Maintenance includes things such as algae monitoring and treatment, debris removal from outlet areas and aeration system maintenance. Fairview #1 is the largest body of water and is meant to be enjoyed by the neighborhood – from the shore (no boating, swimming or skating). Water releases are required per legal water agreements but the water depth allows for fishing and is stocked yearly. Fairview #2 is a shallow reservoir and therefore not a healthy environment for fish. Both reservoirs have aeration systems to improve the water quality.
Pond G (north of the ‘sledding’ hill) required outlet maintenance in 2020. Pond G was originally constructed to be a detention pond to slow TrailMark’s water run-off as it flows to the Denver Botanical Gardens. However, during the past few years there has been a significant buildup of silt at the outlet effectively making the operation of the outlet ineffective. As a result of the reduced flow of water through this outlet, the water level in the Pond increased to a level never anticipated in its construction. At the request of the City of Littleton to restore the function of the outlet and lower the water level to its original design, the TMMD contracted a company to remove this buildup of silt during the early part of 2020. Residents have noticed a permanent reduction in the water level of Pond G consistent with its original design and unfortunately an increase in smells and mud. Weather is the greatest factor in how the pond will be at any given time.
FENCES
The annual painting of the common area 3-rail fence (split rail) will continue as it has in past years. This painting is broken into segments: Filings 1 & 5 painted one year, Filing 2 the next year, Filing 3 & Star Canyon the next, Filing 4 the last. The TMMD is responsible for the annual fence painting while the HOA is responsible for as needed fence maintenance and repairs; the TMMD and HOA cost-share for these responsibilities.
This spring, Filing 4 will be painted by Gantner Painting with post and rail replacement by FenceUp. The painting crew will not need to enter yards but will instead shield your yard while painting the outside of the fence. The inside of the fence is the responsibility of the homeowner and may be painted according to TrailMark Design Guidelines. Gantner crews may offer homeowner painting with this filing. Homeowners must contract with Gantner directly and information will be provided to Filing 4 homeowners. Please remove any vegetation or items attached to the fence so the crews can do a thorough job.
MANAGER CHANGE
Cathy Noon has managed the TMMD since 2009 when Community Resource Services was chosen to manage the District. As of April 1, 2022, Cathy will be retiring and Michelle Parker (mparker@crsofcolorado.com) will be taking over our community. The Board would like to thank Cathy for her time spent in TrailMark.
UPCOMING MEETINGS
The TMMD meeting calendar for 2022 is noted below. All meetings begin at 6:30pm and are held via Zoom for the time being. Agendas are posted to the TrailMark website with login information.
- January 18, 2022
- March 15, 2022
- May 17, 2022
- July 19, 2022
- September 20, 2022
- November10, 2022 - Annual Budget Meeting held in conjunction with the HOA
MORE INFORMATION REGARDING THE TMMD CAN BE FOUND UNDER THE TMMD TAB ON THE TRAILMARK WEBSITE AT TMMD.ORG.
Posted April 1, 2022
TrailMark Metropolitan District Meeting/Public Hearing
The Metro District will hold a Public Hearing on Thursday, November 11th to consider the 2022 Budget. The meeting will be held via Zoom and begins at 6:30 p.m. (Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/91028834553?pwd=SHUyblB4dHRhVlhxSXJNeUVsTndrdz09). This meeting immediately precedes the Annual HOA Meeting. We look forward to seeing you.
Contact Cathy Noon, District Manager for more details - cnoon@crsofcolorado.com, 303-381-4990
The Metro District will hold a Public Hearing on Thursday, November 11th to consider the 2022 Budget. The meeting will be held via Zoom and begins at 6:30 p.m. (Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/91028834553?pwd=SHUyblB4dHRhVlhxSXJNeUVsTndrdz09). This meeting immediately precedes the Annual HOA Meeting. We look forward to seeing you.
Contact Cathy Noon, District Manager for more details - cnoon@crsofcolorado.com, 303-381-4990
TMMD Notice
A quorum of members of the TMMD Board will be meeting with a contractor on Tuesday Oct. 5, 2021 at 8:00 am at the stairs on Independence south of TrailMark Parkway. Purpose of this meeting is to obtain a bid for repairs.
Posted October 3, 2021
A quorum of members of the TMMD Board will be meeting with a contractor on Tuesday Oct. 5, 2021 at 8:00 am at the stairs on Independence south of TrailMark Parkway. Purpose of this meeting is to obtain a bid for repairs.
Posted October 3, 2021
Photo by Eric Siegler
From the TrailMark Metro District (TMMD)
Happy Summer from the TrailMark Metro District! It has been a warm one and that can affect the water quality in the TrailMark ponds and reservoirs. Water temperatures are now in the 80’s which causes more algae and reduced water clarity. The Metro District hires Aquatic Associates to manage the water areas in TrailMark. You may see a truck, trailer and boat accessing Fairview Reservoir to do water treatments. This is a permitted boat - and the only boat that should ever be on the water. Treated areas include Fairview #1, Fairview #2 (the Beaver Pond) and Pond G (in the large open space) and Pond A (near the daycare center). Pond G had required outlet work last summer that keeps the water about 2 feet lower than previous levels but now at levels as designed.
The annual fence painting work is complete except for additional post replacements that will happen in the next few weeks. Due to the age of the fence, more and more posts need to be replaced. If you have a weak post in your yard, please let us know.
Mosquitos are ferocious this summer. The District has its water monitored and larvae treated to reduce breeding. Other areas of standing water that might be breeding ground are outside the District’s control.
The TMMD continues to meet virtually on the third Tuesday of odd months. The next meeting, September 21st , will feature beginning discussions for the 2022 Budget. The agenda and meeting link can be found on the TrailMark website.
The TMMD Board wishes you a safe and enjoyable summer.
Posted August 1, 2021
Happy Summer from the TrailMark Metro District! It has been a warm one and that can affect the water quality in the TrailMark ponds and reservoirs. Water temperatures are now in the 80’s which causes more algae and reduced water clarity. The Metro District hires Aquatic Associates to manage the water areas in TrailMark. You may see a truck, trailer and boat accessing Fairview Reservoir to do water treatments. This is a permitted boat - and the only boat that should ever be on the water. Treated areas include Fairview #1, Fairview #2 (the Beaver Pond) and Pond G (in the large open space) and Pond A (near the daycare center). Pond G had required outlet work last summer that keeps the water about 2 feet lower than previous levels but now at levels as designed.
The annual fence painting work is complete except for additional post replacements that will happen in the next few weeks. Due to the age of the fence, more and more posts need to be replaced. If you have a weak post in your yard, please let us know.
Mosquitos are ferocious this summer. The District has its water monitored and larvae treated to reduce breeding. Other areas of standing water that might be breeding ground are outside the District’s control.
The TMMD continues to meet virtually on the third Tuesday of odd months. The next meeting, September 21st , will feature beginning discussions for the 2022 Budget. The agenda and meeting link can be found on the TrailMark website.
The TMMD Board wishes you a safe and enjoyable summer.
Posted August 1, 2021
Split Rail Fence Painting in Filing 3
 Photo by Phil Kinney
APRIL 19, 2021 UPDATE - Prep work is under way with weather challenges affecting the project. Approximately 30 new fence posts need to be replaced, as well as rail replacement and the final painting. The photo was taken looking East-Southeast. This is the southern boundary of TrailMark. |
Click on image for enlarged map.
|
TrailMark is planning to begin painting the split rail fence in Filing 3. This includes the "Filing 3" area on the map, as well as Star Canyon Condos and Patio Homes, and the fencing along the southwest of the neighborhood.
Please remove any foliage, branches or bushes that may interfere with the painting of the outside surface of your split rail fence that faces the open space. This includes any wire fencing or chicken wire on the outside of your fence. If you wish to place this on your fence to keep little dogs in and big snakes out, it needs to be on the inside of the split rail fence. It is impossible to properly prepare the outside surface with this wire in place. If it is not removed, the paint crew will remove it and set it inside your fence. There are a number of loose or rotten posts that will be replaced prior to painting, along with a good number of rails that require replacement. We plan to begin the prep phase by mid-March and commence painting as soon as it is warm enough in April.
Posted March 4, 2021; Updated April 10 & 19, 2021
Please remove any foliage, branches or bushes that may interfere with the painting of the outside surface of your split rail fence that faces the open space. This includes any wire fencing or chicken wire on the outside of your fence. If you wish to place this on your fence to keep little dogs in and big snakes out, it needs to be on the inside of the split rail fence. It is impossible to properly prepare the outside surface with this wire in place. If it is not removed, the paint crew will remove it and set it inside your fence. There are a number of loose or rotten posts that will be replaced prior to painting, along with a good number of rails that require replacement. We plan to begin the prep phase by mid-March and commence painting as soon as it is warm enough in April.
Posted March 4, 2021; Updated April 10 & 19, 2021
TMMD: Star Canyon fences to be painted and repaired
This spring, Filing 3 and Star Canyon Condos and Patio Homes will have split rail fences painted and repaired as part of the annual maintenance program. Filing 3 will have the outside of the fence painted and residents are responsible for the inside. Star Canyon areas will have the inside of the fence painted by their respective HOA. The paint crew will not need to enter yards but will instead shield yards as they paint the outside.
Homeowners are responsible for removing any vegetation that may be growing on the fence or any materials that are attached or leaning on the fence.
If any homeowner would like to paint their side of the community fence or a private fence, the stain must be the approved TrailMark color. The product used now is Sherman Williams latex solid stain with color S-W 9090 “Caribe” which matches to the previous color that was discontinued.
Posted March 1, 2021
This spring, Filing 3 and Star Canyon Condos and Patio Homes will have split rail fences painted and repaired as part of the annual maintenance program. Filing 3 will have the outside of the fence painted and residents are responsible for the inside. Star Canyon areas will have the inside of the fence painted by their respective HOA. The paint crew will not need to enter yards but will instead shield yards as they paint the outside.
Homeowners are responsible for removing any vegetation that may be growing on the fence or any materials that are attached or leaning on the fence.
If any homeowner would like to paint their side of the community fence or a private fence, the stain must be the approved TrailMark color. The product used now is Sherman Williams latex solid stain with color S-W 9090 “Caribe” which matches to the previous color that was discontinued.
Posted March 1, 2021
TrailMark Metropolitan District Meeting/Public Hearing
The Metro District will hold a Public Hearing on November 12th to consider the 2021 Budget. The meeting will be held by Zoom and begins at 6:30 p.m. (Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/92393503059#success) This meeting immediately precedes the Annual HOA Meeting. We look forward to seeing you.
Contact Cathy Noon, District Manager for more details
cnoon@crsofcolorado.com
303-381-4990
Posted November 1, 2020
The Metro District will hold a Public Hearing on November 12th to consider the 2021 Budget. The meeting will be held by Zoom and begins at 6:30 p.m. (Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/92393503059#success) This meeting immediately precedes the Annual HOA Meeting. We look forward to seeing you.
Contact Cathy Noon, District Manager for more details
cnoon@crsofcolorado.com
303-381-4990
Posted November 1, 2020
Photo by Andy Marquez
Pond Water Quality Update
The TMMD is aware of the extreme algae in Fairview Reservoir #2. Unfortunately, the water level is two feet lower than normal and the temperature is 80 degrees, conditions for prime algae growth. Algae treatments are being done as often and as strongly as can be with the current water conditions. The aeration system is not running as it would make the conditions worse with the lack of water (the diffusers are located in the pond’s bottom sediment and without enough water, will stir more dirt in the water instead of oxygenating it). As a reminder, there are not supposed to be fish in that pond so those in place are invasive, not stocked. As a result of the algae treatments plus a low water level, it is likely some fish will die off – precisely why this pond is not a fishing feature – it cannot support a healthy environment.
We apologize for the conditions and hope that Mother Nature will help with some rain in the near future!
Posted August 12, 2020
The TMMD is aware of the extreme algae in Fairview Reservoir #2. Unfortunately, the water level is two feet lower than normal and the temperature is 80 degrees, conditions for prime algae growth. Algae treatments are being done as often and as strongly as can be with the current water conditions. The aeration system is not running as it would make the conditions worse with the lack of water (the diffusers are located in the pond’s bottom sediment and without enough water, will stir more dirt in the water instead of oxygenating it). As a reminder, there are not supposed to be fish in that pond so those in place are invasive, not stocked. As a result of the algae treatments plus a low water level, it is likely some fish will die off – precisely why this pond is not a fishing feature – it cannot support a healthy environment.
We apologize for the conditions and hope that Mother Nature will help with some rain in the near future!
Posted August 12, 2020
Photo by Dave Soule
Summer Pond Maintenance Information
The TrailMark Metro District (TMMD) is responsible for maintaining the ponds in TrailMark. The TMMD contracts with Aquatics Associates to maintain the water quality. Crews visit at least every two weeks to test and treat the water. Recently, residents reported seeing algae in Fairview Reservoir. Even with this monitoring, summer algae blooms can happen overnight when water temperatures are warm (76 degrees now) and also that treatment results are not immediate (i.e., usually takes 3-5 days). When blooms are ongoing, a follow up treatment is usually done as soon as the water chemistry recovers post-treatment.
Questions about aeration were also received. The aeration is scheduled to run four hours on, four hours off so visitors to the area may not see the system running. During maintenance visits, the oxygen levels are tested and the timing of the system would be adjusted if needed.
The District hopes this maintenance information is helpful. However even with a plan in place, unexpected issues can pop up. We appreciate residents letting us know if they notice something out of the ordinary.
Posted July 1, 2020
The TrailMark Metro District (TMMD) is responsible for maintaining the ponds in TrailMark. The TMMD contracts with Aquatics Associates to maintain the water quality. Crews visit at least every two weeks to test and treat the water. Recently, residents reported seeing algae in Fairview Reservoir. Even with this monitoring, summer algae blooms can happen overnight when water temperatures are warm (76 degrees now) and also that treatment results are not immediate (i.e., usually takes 3-5 days). When blooms are ongoing, a follow up treatment is usually done as soon as the water chemistry recovers post-treatment.
Questions about aeration were also received. The aeration is scheduled to run four hours on, four hours off so visitors to the area may not see the system running. During maintenance visits, the oxygen levels are tested and the timing of the system would be adjusted if needed.
The District hopes this maintenance information is helpful. However even with a plan in place, unexpected issues can pop up. We appreciate residents letting us know if they notice something out of the ordinary.
Posted July 1, 2020
New TMMD Board Members
The TrailMark Metro District welcomes new board members Ray Hallquist and Rick Handley.
Posted June 1, 2020
The TrailMark Metro District welcomes new board members Ray Hallquist and Rick Handley.
Posted June 1, 2020
TrailMark Metro District Update (TMMD)
We officially lowered the Metro District mil levy to 3 mils, since the bonds have been paid off and the privacy fence project is complete. If you have lived in TrailMark for more than ten years you may remember that the mil levy at one time was 66 mils, so you are saving money on your property taxes.
It is Election Time for the TrailMark District Board. We need two good people interested in serving three year terms. If you want to run for the board, you must go to the TrailMark website, click on the TMMD tab and go to the elections section. There you will find an official Self-Nomination Form that must be received by CRS by February 28, 2020. (More information can be found in the next article, below.)
Pond G is not really supposed to be a pond, it is a runoff detention area. Therefore it may or may not have much water being detained at any given time, and this is by design.
Posted February 1, 2020
We officially lowered the Metro District mil levy to 3 mils, since the bonds have been paid off and the privacy fence project is complete. If you have lived in TrailMark for more than ten years you may remember that the mil levy at one time was 66 mils, so you are saving money on your property taxes.
It is Election Time for the TrailMark District Board. We need two good people interested in serving three year terms. If you want to run for the board, you must go to the TrailMark website, click on the TMMD tab and go to the elections section. There you will find an official Self-Nomination Form that must be received by CRS by February 28, 2020. (More information can be found in the next article, below.)
Pond G is not really supposed to be a pond, it is a runoff detention area. Therefore it may or may not have much water being detained at any given time, and this is by design.
Posted February 1, 2020
TMMD BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTION
Two Director positions will be open for election on May 5, 2020.
In 2019, the General Assembly passed a law changing Special District Elections to May of odd years versus May of even years. To accommodate this change, the terms of office for the 2020 and 2022 elections will be 3-year terms. In 2023, the terms will return to 4-Year terms.
To qualify as a director, a person must be an “eligible elector” defined as a registered voter of Colorado and either:
In order to run for a Director position, a self-nomination form must be filed with the Designated Election Official, Sue Blair, no earlier than January 1, 2020, nor later than the close of business on Friday, February 28, 2020. SelfNomination and Acceptance forms are available at the District’s website (https://www.trailmark.org/electioninformation-tmmd.html) or from the District's Manager and at the Designated Election Official's offices located at the addresses below.
Community Resource Services
7995 E. Prentice Ave. Ste. 103
Greenwood Village, CO 80111
303-381-4960
For more information, please contact the TMMD District Manager: Cathy Noon at (303) 381-4960 or cnoon@crsofcolorado.com
The election will be held by mail ballot. If the only matter before the electors is the election of Directors of the District and if, at the close of business on March 3, 2020, there are not more candidates than offices to be filled at the Election, including candidates timely filing affidavits of intent no later than February 28, 2020, the Designated Election Official shall cancel the Election and declare the candidates elected.
Posted February 1, 2020
Two Director positions will be open for election on May 5, 2020.
In 2019, the General Assembly passed a law changing Special District Elections to May of odd years versus May of even years. To accommodate this change, the terms of office for the 2020 and 2022 elections will be 3-year terms. In 2023, the terms will return to 4-Year terms.
- Directors are limited to 2 terms (for this cycle, the 3-year term counts towards term limits so a person will be able to serve a total of 7 years).
- Directors receive $100 per meeting for which they are in attendance with a not-to-exceed amount of $2,400 per year
- Directors are covered by POL insurance and governmental immunity per statute
To qualify as a director, a person must be an “eligible elector” defined as a registered voter of Colorado and either:
- a resident of the district for not less than 30 days
- or, the owner (or spouse of the owner) of taxable real or personal property situated in the District
- or, a person obligated to pay taxes under a contract to purchase taxable property
In order to run for a Director position, a self-nomination form must be filed with the Designated Election Official, Sue Blair, no earlier than January 1, 2020, nor later than the close of business on Friday, February 28, 2020. SelfNomination and Acceptance forms are available at the District’s website (https://www.trailmark.org/electioninformation-tmmd.html) or from the District's Manager and at the Designated Election Official's offices located at the addresses below.
Community Resource Services
7995 E. Prentice Ave. Ste. 103
Greenwood Village, CO 80111
303-381-4960
For more information, please contact the TMMD District Manager: Cathy Noon at (303) 381-4960 or cnoon@crsofcolorado.com
The election will be held by mail ballot. If the only matter before the electors is the election of Directors of the District and if, at the close of business on March 3, 2020, there are not more candidates than offices to be filled at the Election, including candidates timely filing affidavits of intent no later than February 28, 2020, the Designated Election Official shall cancel the Election and declare the candidates elected.
Posted February 1, 2020
TMMD Update
Save the date: November 14, 2019. The annual joint meeting of the TrailMark HOA and the TrailMark Metropolitan District (TMMD) will be held to discuss the budgets for 2020. The TMMD meeting begins at 6:30 pm with the HOA meeting immediately following the conclusion of the TMMD meeting, approximately 7:00. If you want to know where your taxes and fees are being spent and managed, please come to the meeting. To have a quorum necessary for ratification we need representation in person or by proxy of a minimum of 82 households! See you there!
Posted October 1, 2019
Save the date: November 14, 2019. The annual joint meeting of the TrailMark HOA and the TrailMark Metropolitan District (TMMD) will be held to discuss the budgets for 2020. The TMMD meeting begins at 6:30 pm with the HOA meeting immediately following the conclusion of the TMMD meeting, approximately 7:00. If you want to know where your taxes and fees are being spent and managed, please come to the meeting. To have a quorum necessary for ratification we need representation in person or by proxy of a minimum of 82 households! See you there!
Posted October 1, 2019
TrailMark Metro District Update
Since the bonds are paid off, our mil levy is down to just 4 mils. This means your property taxes should go down some, but of course the amount is offset by any increased valuation. Aren’t we lucky though, that our property continues to increase in value.
Pond G is viewed from the northeast shelter overlooking Botanic Gardens and looking to the southeast. You may have noticed that it looks very low compared to past years. The City of Littleton compliance engineer has reviewed our ponds and stated that Pond G was “way too high.” We needed to clean out silt from the gate and lower the level about 4 feet. Some of this work was done, and that is why it looks the way it will continue to look. Any comments should be addressed to the City of Littleton.
Posted September 1, 2019
Since the bonds are paid off, our mil levy is down to just 4 mils. This means your property taxes should go down some, but of course the amount is offset by any increased valuation. Aren’t we lucky though, that our property continues to increase in value.
Pond G is viewed from the northeast shelter overlooking Botanic Gardens and looking to the southeast. You may have noticed that it looks very low compared to past years. The City of Littleton compliance engineer has reviewed our ponds and stated that Pond G was “way too high.” We needed to clean out silt from the gate and lower the level about 4 feet. Some of this work was done, and that is why it looks the way it will continue to look. Any comments should be addressed to the City of Littleton.
Posted September 1, 2019
From the TMMD
The fence project is complete. Best part is that this fence is more durable, and never needs painting! We will be saving money every year by not having to paint the privacy fence. The split rail fence will continue to be painted in certain filings every year and we will replace broken boards and loose posts as they are brought to the attention of the TrailMark HOA.
Enjoy the summer! See you all at the concerts in the park.
Posted July 1, 2019
The fence project is complete. Best part is that this fence is more durable, and never needs painting! We will be saving money every year by not having to paint the privacy fence. The split rail fence will continue to be painted in certain filings every year and we will replace broken boards and loose posts as they are brought to the attention of the TrailMark HOA.
Enjoy the summer! See you all at the concerts in the park.
Posted July 1, 2019
Photo by Linda Jagiello
TMMD Update
The aeration system has been turned back on to Fairview Reservoirs #1 and #2. This really helps the water quality, and the plants and fish. Remember that fishermen should not wade into the reservoirs and we would really appreciate that they take their trash, broken lines, hooks, etc. with them when they leave the area. It would be great if they would pick up whatever trash they find to keep the area beautiful. Thank you.
The fence project is really looking good. We have had many positive comments on the fence appearance, and on the professionalism of the Split Rail crews that are working on the fence. It is on track to be completed around June 3rd, and I am sure we can all enjoy the fresh appearance and sturdiness of the new fencing. Just a reminder that the fence is community property and should be respected accordingly, as mentioned in the article on the first page of this newsletter.
Posted May 1, 2019
The aeration system has been turned back on to Fairview Reservoirs #1 and #2. This really helps the water quality, and the plants and fish. Remember that fishermen should not wade into the reservoirs and we would really appreciate that they take their trash, broken lines, hooks, etc. with them when they leave the area. It would be great if they would pick up whatever trash they find to keep the area beautiful. Thank you.
The fence project is really looking good. We have had many positive comments on the fence appearance, and on the professionalism of the Split Rail crews that are working on the fence. It is on track to be completed around June 3rd, and I am sure we can all enjoy the fresh appearance and sturdiness of the new fencing. Just a reminder that the fence is community property and should be respected accordingly, as mentioned in the article on the first page of this newsletter.
Posted May 1, 2019
From the TMMD -
2019 Privacy Fence Replacement Project beginning February 25
The TrailMark common area fencing is the responsibility of the TMMD and the HOA (shared cost to maintain). This fence borders some open space areas as well as the rear or side fence for homes along TrailMark Parkway and Independence St.
Beginning the week of February 25th, 2019 the privacy fencing (5’ & 6’ only - not 3-rail fence) will be replaced. During 2018, the TMMD and HOA joint fence committee met regularly; a ‘Request for Proposal’ was created; the RFP was published and distributed to interested Bidders; Bidder proposal submissions were reviewed and Split Rail Fence Company was selected to proceed with the fence replacement project. In order to meet this expense, the TMMD and HOA have maintained a reserve fund to ensure the money necessary to cover this cost was available.
Work will begin with the fence on Carr St. (next to the commercial property) and along TrailMark Parkway from Carr to Dover. Notices will be delivered to each home approximately two weeks prior to work reaching their home.
Homeowners with this fence are responsible for clearing the area next to the fence before work begins. We are asking that any and all personal items including bicycles, firewood, landscape rock, mulch, lawn edging, etc. that is located against or near the fence be moved back at least one foot from the fence line. In addition, all trees, bushes, vines must also be trimmed back at least a foot. This is the responsibility of the owner/resident and charges may be incurred for noncompliance.
Underground utilities will be marked prior to removal of the old fence. If a marked line is hit, Split Rail Fence will repair on site or call in the appropriate company to have it repaired. If Split Rail Fence hits an unmarked line, it is the locate service’s fault and their responsibility to get a crew out for repairs. Regardless, homeowners are not responsible for the cost of repairs and SRF will resolve.
Please mark all sprinkler heads that are located close to the fence line. It is not possible to locate underground sprinkler lines; therefore, Split Rail Fence is not responsible for damage or repair of any underground sprinkler lines. It will be the responsibility of the homeowner and or TrailMark Metropolitan District to have the line repaired.
Dog owners should keep dogs inside or restrained during the construction process. Orange safety fence will be installed once the fence has been removed. Temporary 6’ chain link fence will be available at a cost of $5.00 per foot for homeowners who require a sturdier fence.
For any additional information concerning the fence replacement, please contact Ned O’Rourke (303-204-7418), Wayne Nichols (303-594-5928) or the Split Rail office (303-791-1997).
Thank you for your cooperation!
Posted February 13, 2019
2019 Privacy Fence Replacement Project beginning February 25
The TrailMark common area fencing is the responsibility of the TMMD and the HOA (shared cost to maintain). This fence borders some open space areas as well as the rear or side fence for homes along TrailMark Parkway and Independence St.
Beginning the week of February 25th, 2019 the privacy fencing (5’ & 6’ only - not 3-rail fence) will be replaced. During 2018, the TMMD and HOA joint fence committee met regularly; a ‘Request for Proposal’ was created; the RFP was published and distributed to interested Bidders; Bidder proposal submissions were reviewed and Split Rail Fence Company was selected to proceed with the fence replacement project. In order to meet this expense, the TMMD and HOA have maintained a reserve fund to ensure the money necessary to cover this cost was available.
Work will begin with the fence on Carr St. (next to the commercial property) and along TrailMark Parkway from Carr to Dover. Notices will be delivered to each home approximately two weeks prior to work reaching their home.
Homeowners with this fence are responsible for clearing the area next to the fence before work begins. We are asking that any and all personal items including bicycles, firewood, landscape rock, mulch, lawn edging, etc. that is located against or near the fence be moved back at least one foot from the fence line. In addition, all trees, bushes, vines must also be trimmed back at least a foot. This is the responsibility of the owner/resident and charges may be incurred for noncompliance.
Underground utilities will be marked prior to removal of the old fence. If a marked line is hit, Split Rail Fence will repair on site or call in the appropriate company to have it repaired. If Split Rail Fence hits an unmarked line, it is the locate service’s fault and their responsibility to get a crew out for repairs. Regardless, homeowners are not responsible for the cost of repairs and SRF will resolve.
Please mark all sprinkler heads that are located close to the fence line. It is not possible to locate underground sprinkler lines; therefore, Split Rail Fence is not responsible for damage or repair of any underground sprinkler lines. It will be the responsibility of the homeowner and or TrailMark Metropolitan District to have the line repaired.
Dog owners should keep dogs inside or restrained during the construction process. Orange safety fence will be installed once the fence has been removed. Temporary 6’ chain link fence will be available at a cost of $5.00 per foot for homeowners who require a sturdier fence.
For any additional information concerning the fence replacement, please contact Ned O’Rourke (303-204-7418), Wayne Nichols (303-594-5928) or the Split Rail office (303-791-1997).
Thank you for your cooperation!
Posted February 13, 2019
TrailMark Metropolitan District: The TMMD Update
Hurray! We paid off the last of the bonds that financed the infrastructure of TrailMark when it was built out 20 years ago. Since the TMMD is a quasi-government taxing agency, we were responsible for seeing that the bonds were paid. Since these bonds were a majority of our expenses, we voted to reduce the tax levy from 25 mils down to a temporary 4 mils. We also reduced the maximum permanent levy to 15 mils. Bottom line is that you will see a reduction of your property taxes in the coming year, in spite of passing the levy of 9.25 mils required for the recently merged South Metro Fire District.
The TMMD is embarking on a project to replace all the TMMD privacy fences in TrailMark. The privacy fence is the solid 5 foot or 6 foot fences that protect many yards from traffic on TrailMark Parkway, Independence Street, and from some open spaces and commercial lots. This does NOT include the three rail fences along the trails and periphery of our neighborhood. A letter will come to your home in the next few weeks regarding this project and a copy of it will be posted on the TrailMark website.
Posted February 1, 2019
Hurray! We paid off the last of the bonds that financed the infrastructure of TrailMark when it was built out 20 years ago. Since the TMMD is a quasi-government taxing agency, we were responsible for seeing that the bonds were paid. Since these bonds were a majority of our expenses, we voted to reduce the tax levy from 25 mils down to a temporary 4 mils. We also reduced the maximum permanent levy to 15 mils. Bottom line is that you will see a reduction of your property taxes in the coming year, in spite of passing the levy of 9.25 mils required for the recently merged South Metro Fire District.
The TMMD is embarking on a project to replace all the TMMD privacy fences in TrailMark. The privacy fence is the solid 5 foot or 6 foot fences that protect many yards from traffic on TrailMark Parkway, Independence Street, and from some open spaces and commercial lots. This does NOT include the three rail fences along the trails and periphery of our neighborhood. A letter will come to your home in the next few weeks regarding this project and a copy of it will be posted on the TrailMark website.
Posted February 1, 2019