Glacier Viewpoint

Spring, 2021

Water & Sewer Association Road & Recreation Association

2021 President’s Spring Letter 2021 President’s Spring Letter As I write this, the weather remains dry, mostly sunny and, of So – here we are in the middle of winter season and it’s course, windy most of the time! While this weather makes area hard to think of drought conditions. We have not had travel easier in Winter, it does take its toll on our roads. Remember enough snow and the snow pack in the mountains is be- to slow down – 20 mph on GVM roads unless LOWER speed posted! low average, and if you read the article in the Switch backs and tight curves are especially prone to washboards if “Coloradoan” recently, there is a real concern about the we don’t slow down! Colorado River basin and the already less than 50% stor- The other impact of dry windy weather will not be felt until Sum- age in Lake Powell and Lake Mead. mer. Low snow totals across Colorado portend another active wildfire season unless we pick up significant snowfall before Spring is over. In response to the Cameron Peak Wildfire and continued So why should we be concerned about that when our wa- drought conditions, the Road & Recreation Board has adopted a ter comes from the East slope of the divide? It is actually Fire Pit Specifications Policy and Open Fires Ban. This policy has a nationwide concern – actually a worldwide concern. been reviewed and endorsed by the Glacier View Fire Protection District. We all must do our part to make certain that a recreation- There has been so much water pumped out of the under- al campfire does not get out of control. The Association staff will ground aquafers that the world is shrinking up like a send the Policy to all members on the email list. Following are the prune. This means that, even as a small community, we general highlights: need to do everything we can to conserve water. And actually, we are doing more than the cities and towns out on Traditional open campfires and fire pits are prohibited. Fires must be in an approved fire pit meeting adopted specifi- the flats. This is why we can’t wash our vehicles or wash cations and inspected by the Association staff. patio decks or paved driveways etc. – this is why our rules 5 gallons of water, or a charged hose, and a shovel shall be say ‘HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY”. It would really help if present during all fires. all Cities and towns had the same restrictions that we Fire pits shall have a lid and be placed on the fire pit following have. And what about all the new housing developments each use. Douse with water, stir embers, douse with water, and cover immediately to avoid embers being blown that are going up – everywhere. How are those water from the firepit. needs being met? The original homes up here had wells Fire pit locations must be clear cut at least 15’ diameter from of 200-400-foot depths – now there are 800-1200-foot-deep ground to sky. Ground cover should be kept trimmed wells. close.

Mitigation is another way to keep your property and your neighbors safe from wildfire. The State of Colorado encourages mitigation I’ll let the previous comments be food for thought. Be- through a tax incentive: Income 65 – Wildfire Mitigation Measures cause it is the middle of the winter season, that means we Subtraction. still have a lot of cold weather to deal with. It is mostly accepted that March and April are our snowiest months. Check out this article from the Coloradoan (Courtesy Jennifer So, if you leave your home (even overnight) it is wise to Rogers ARC member) for a healthy forest on your piece of Glacier View: https://www.coloradoan.com/story/ turn off your water supply and drain your system by news/2020/12/21/healthy-forest-program-offers-colorado- opening the faucets. Oh – I forgot – of course you leave forest-fire-mitigation-funding-cameron-peak- the heat on in your home. Well good luck as long as there fire/3923070001/ is not a power failure while you are away. Very few heat We live in one of the most unique environments available in Lar- systems work without electricity. imer County. Together, in partnership with the GVFPD, we can Contact the office for further information on water usage. keep our community safe from the danger and damage of wildfire.

Jim Petrie David Birks Road & Recreation, President Water/Sewer President GLACIER VIEWPOINT PAGE 2 Glacier View Meadows Future Water Lines to be Upgraded. 1417 Green Mtn. Dr., Livermore, Colorado 80536 Phone 970-493-6812 Fax 970-493-4086

Trash Hours of Operation: The past year has been a trying time on the Com- Mon - Sat from 8am - 4:30pm Sun from 8am - Noon munity Water System in certain areas within Trash is CLOSED on (Thanksgiving & Christmas) GVM. The up coming summer months will be a busy Office Hours of Operation: time for the staff upgrading several water lines in Monday - Friday from 8am - 4:30pm certain areas. More predominantly in the 8th fil- The Office is CLOSED on Saturday, Sunday & Holidays ing, along Sunlight Circle and Quandary Courts. As always, the Honor System Fishing Pass box is available These two areas have outdated water lines and on the office porch for weekend owners who need to purchase passes for their guests. need new approved SDR lines this season.

Email: [email protected] The plan will be in three phases through out the [email protected] summer. Advance warnings will be given out to Website: www.glacierviewmeadows.com those affected. The Viewpoint is published every three months. Patience is a key for residents to understand that The next deadline is May 5, 2021. not all goes as planned. The staff and I must deal with strict state requirements on the install process, to maintain safe water quality. Uncovering old lines does expose new issues that are unfore- seen, or plans must be adjusted on the go. New parts must be picked up down the hill and take time, we will be as prompt as possible. We do not like when residents are without water for any ex- tended time frame.

2020-2021 Again, we thank those for their patience and un- Road and Recreation Board derstanding to get these new lines upgraded for David Birks - President Kevin Snell – Vice President less future issues down the road. Linda Petrie- Secretary AJ Shilling – Treasurer Don Herman – Director Water and Sewer Board GVM Manager Jim Petrie – President Dan Barbour – Vice President Karen Turner– Treasurer Larry Larry Peterson – Secretary Lynn Johnson - Director Committees ARC Committee Budget Committee Ecology Committee Fishing Committee Nominating Committee Recreation Committee Trails Committee Rules Committee Records & Information Committee

Larry Maybon—Manager Mary Keller – Community Relations/Office Assistant Deanna Snell – Accountant Frank Stanek – Water System Operator Wayne Honeycutt – Operations Maintenance II Deborah Schwartz – Operations Maintenance I Ed Sather - Slash pile monitor Barb Emmons – Trash monitor Slash Pile Spring Hours Web Master Ray Andress Until April 30th Viewpoint Editor Larry Maybon Glacier View Association Board Meetings Open by appointment only The Water & Sewer and the Road & Recreation Boards meet the third Wednesday of each month at 3:00 pm. Road & Recreation Board meets immediately after Water & Sewer. Call the GVM office @970-493-6812 to make an appointment during regular weekday hours. GLACIER VIEWPOINT PAGE 3 Motions of Note

Joint

August 19, 2020

Charter for the GVM Code & Covenant Committee (prev. known as the enforcement committee)

Don Herman, Road & Recreation, moved to approve the committee Charter. Dan Barbour, Water & Sewer Association, 2nd. Unanimous motion passed.

Dan Barbour, Water & Sewer Association, moved to accept the Code and Compliance Committee’s recommendation and raise the daily noncompliance trailer fine to $30.00/day. Linda Petrie, Road & Recreation Association, 2nd. Unani- mous motion passed.

September 19, 2020 (Annual Meeting)

AJ Shilling, Road & Recreation, moved to approve the 2020-2021 Road & Recreation Budget as submitted. Unanimous motion passed.

Dan Barbour, Water & Sewer, moved to approve the 2020-2021 Water & Sewer Budget as submitted. Unanimous motion passed.

Dan Barbour moved to table the Code of Conduct By-Law addition to the 2021 annual meeting. Until then, the board will abide by the Code of Conduct that is presently in place. Unanimous motion passed.

Road & Recreation

August 19, 2020

David Birks moved to appoint Linda Petrie to complete Jim Casadevall’s term that ends 06/2021. Unanimous motion passed.

David Birks moved to refer the information contained in the ARC applications along with the related complaints to the Code & Covenant Compliance Committee for their review and to bring their recommendations back to the board. Unanimous motion passed.

October 21, 2020

Kevin Snell moved to pay the staff for up to 10 days of evacuation pay. Unanimous motion passed.

November 18, 2020

David Birks moved to approve funding for needed loader repairs of $6800.00. Unanimous motion passed.

January 20, 2021

Kevin Snell moved to adopt the Fire Pit Specifications Policy and Open Fires Ban Policy with wording changes as not- ed. Unanimous motion passed.

Kevin Snell moved to accept the Compliance Committees full report and since the Committee met their intended purpose, Kevin also moved to dissolve the committee with gratitude for work well done. Unanimous motion passed.

Water & Sewer

November 18, 2020

Karen Turner moved to notify property owners via the next newsletter that there were major water loss issues during the recent mandatory evacuations. In the future, for the protection of the Community water systems in the event of mandatory evacuation the Glacier View Meadows, Manager, has the authority and if deemed necessary, will shut the Community Wa- ter Systems off. Lynn Johnson 2nd Unanimous motion passed. GLACIER VIEWPOINT PAGE 4 FIRE PIT SPECIFICATIONS POLICY AND OPEN FIRES BAN January 20, 2021

BURNING RESTRICTIONS Gas grills, gas firepits, or pellet grills with on/off switches are not considered by the Glacier View Fire Protection District (GVFPD) as open fires or campfires. Charcoal grills are required to be on a stable and secure location and are not likely to be accidently over-turned and are subject to fire bans.

All fires and all burning materials shall be contained in an approved fire pit. Traditional open campfires and/or bonfires are prohibited. Burning of slash is prohibited.

Flame height shall not exceed twenty (20) inches above the top of the fire pit (approximately knee height or 36” max).

A minimum of five (5) gallons of water (or charged hose) and a shovel shall be located at fire pit when there is a fire present. A responsible adult shall always be present, and the fire shall be completely extinguished as soon as use is completed. Any fire left unattended may result in a fine.

Only burning of dry material for cooking or recreational purposes in an approved fire pit is permitted. Yard and garden waste, construction materials, household garbage, materials that produce excessive smoke, business and commercial waste and stumps are not permitted to be burned.

FIRE PIT SPECIFICATIONS The size, shape, materials, and lid are the most important aspects of a safe fire pit. All fire pits in Glacier View Meadows shall meet the following requirements: A fire pit shall be a permanent Structure including base and sides constructed of rock, metal, masonry, or other non- flammable materials. Sides shall be solid, with no air gaps. Examples include: Rock: mortared natural or man-made rock; Metal (non-galvanized): pipe section, sheet metal box or circle, commercially made fire pit. Because galvanized metals when heated can produce toxic materials and gases such as cyanide, fire pits with galvanized materials will not be approved; Masonry: mortared brick, concrete block, patio edging brick; or Any combination of the above.

The fire pit length/ width/diameter shall be no more than thirty-six (36) inches, inside dimensions. Fire pit height/depth shall be no less than sixteen (16) inches.

Fire pit shall have a solid cover of non-flammable material that fits well enough to prevent embers from escaping and is either heavy enough not to blow away or is securable with non-flammable straps.

Fire pit shall be in a well-controlled area without overhanging branches and a safe distance (a minimum of 15 feet) from flammable materials (trees, shrubs, buildings, propane tanks, etc.).

An area at least five (5) feet around the pit shall be cleaned down to mineral soil (cleared of pine needles, leaves, etc.).

FIRE PIT APPROVAL A fire pit shall meet all requirements in paragraph 4. A failure to meet anyone of the specifications of paragraph 4 will cause an inspection failure.

This is only a condensed version please contact the GVM office or go to the Glacierview- meadows website for further details. GLACIER VIEWPOINT PAGE 5

FYI:

Income 65: Wildfire Mitigation Measures Subtraction

Individuals, estates, and trusts may claim a subtraction on their Colorado income tax return for certain costs incurred in performing wildfire mitigation measures on their property in a wildland-urban interface area within Colorado. The subtraction is equal to either 50% or 100% (depending on the tax year) of the qualifying costs for performing wildfire mitigation measures. The total subtraction a taxpayer can claim per tax year is limited to $2,500.

WHO CAN CLAIM THE WILDFIRE MITIGATION MEASURES SUBTRACTION? The wildfire mitigation measures subtraction is available to taxpayers who meet certain qualifications and who perform wildfire mitigation measures on their property in a wildland-urban interface area within Colorado. In order to qualify, the taxpayer must be an individual, estate, or trust. Corpo- rations, partnerships, and similar legal entities cannot claim the subtraction. The taxpayer must also be an owner of record of the private land upon which the mitigation measures are performed, but such ownership may include various ownership interests described below.

Qualifying ownership interests In order to qualify for the subtraction, a taxpayer must have a qualifying ownership interest in the private land upon which the wildfire mitigation measures are performed. Qualifying ownership interests include: Fee Simple Interest: an absolute and unconditional ownership interest in real property Easement: a non-possessory interest in real property to enter on to land and use the land, or to restrict the use of such land, for an indefinite or specific period of time, such as a right-of-way to travel across land or to use the land for recreational purposes (e.g., fishing, hunting, camp- ing) Right-of-way: a type of easement Lease: a possessory interest in land evidenced by a properly recorded lease contract or agreement

A taxpayer’s qualifying ownership interest in real property may be held solely, jointly, or in common. However, in the case of real property owned as tenants in common, the subtraction is allowed to only one of the individuals of the ownership group.

WHAT COSTS QUALIFY FOR THE WILDFIRE MITIGATION MEASURES SUBTRACTION? The wildfire mitigation measures subtraction is allowed for the actual out-of-pocket expenses incurred and paid by the taxpayer primarily for wildfire mitigation measures. In order to qualify for the subtraction, the wildfire mitigation measures must be performed on real property in which the taxpayer has an ownership interest (see Qualifying ownership interests, above) and that is located in a wildland-urban interface area within Colorado. A wildland-urban interface area is an area where structures and other human development are built close to or within natural terrain and flammable vegetation, and where high potential for wildland fire exists.

Wildfire mitigation measures Wildfire mitigation measures that qualify for the subtraction are any of the following activities so long as such activities meet or exceed any applicable standards established by the Colorado State Forest Service or the Division of Fire Prevention and Control: creating a defensible space around structures; establishing fuel breaks; thinning of woody vegetation for the primary purpose of reducing risk to structures from wildland fire; or secondary treatment of woody fuels by lopping and scattering, piling, chipping, removing from the site or prescribed burning. For information about standards established by the Colorado State Forest Service and the Division of Fire Prevention and Control, see: Wildfire Information Resource Center - colorado.gov/pacific/dfpc/wildfire-information-resource-center Colorado State Forest Service - csfs.colostate.edu/wildfire-mitigation/

Qualifying costs In order to qualify for the subtraction, a cost must be an actual out-of-pocket expense incurred and paid by the taxpayer primarily for wildfire mitigation measures. A taxpayer must have a receipt documenting the cost of any wildlife mitigation measure for which the subtraction is claimed. Qualify- ing costs include: payment to a contractor to perform wildfire mitigation measures; the cost of a chainsaw if purchased primarily for wildfire mitigation measures; or the cost to rent an all-terrain vehicle, truck, tractor, or trailer if rented primarily to perform wildfire mitigation measures. -A COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER GLACIER VIEWPOINT PAGE 6

Do you have an interest in Glacier View Finances?

ROAD & REC BUDGET COMMITTEE

The Budget Committee needs about 1 to 1 1/2 hours of your time in March to review the HOA budget for the year starting 7/1/21. The process is as follows:

HOA staff prepares budget. Committee reviews budget and discusses budget with the Manager and the HOA Finance Director Deana. Adjustments to the budget (if any) are made by the Finance Director. Committee forward budget to the Board of Directors.

I will represent the Board of Directors during the budget review.

A.J. Shilling, Board Treasurer

GLACIER VIEW MEADOWS TRAILS

The trails available in Glacier View are a good way to get out and enjoy nature.

Most of the trails are in the 8th filing. You can get trail maps at the GVM office

and at some of the trailheads. There are map boxes across from Crellin Lake and

at the Maroon Bells 1 trailhead on Maroon Bells Circle and at the Mount Moriah

trailhead on Crestone Way. The trails in filing 2 are accessible from the parking area off Iron Mountain Drive, just before Mt Guero Ct. The trail map will give you a description

of the trails and directions to the trails. Volunteers do the trail maintenance.

Usually we meet in groups during the Spring, Sumer and Fall for trail maintenance

In 2020 we did the work in smaller divided groups. If you are interested in

helping with trail work or have questions about the trails, please email [email protected].

While we were away What happened? When they were evacuated and to protect their property, some property owner’s left sprinklers running, opened their water hy- drants, and let water flow unchecked. The demand was more than the community wells could keep up with. In other words, the wells ran dry. What changed? Why now and not during the High Park Fire in June of 2012? During the High Park Fire, Poudre Valley REA, cut the power to most of Glacier View and subsequently there was no power to the well houses thus protecting the wells. In the event of an evacuation - why should we cut the power to Community System Wells? **While we were evacuated, three wells shut down. It took several days, for the wells to recover. Bringing the water back caused water pressure damage to pipe joints and pressure reducing valves. A pipe going to a well house was damaged causing several homes to be without water for several days.** Another fact that must be considered is that all of Glacier View Meadows falls under a State Mandated Water Augmentation Plan. Simply put, we are not allowed to water outside for any purpose. The Augmentation plan requires the Water & Sewer Association to closely monitor and regulate all water consumption in the community. The Association is obligated to investigate and take steps to prevent water use violations. -A COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER GLACIER VIEWPOINT PAGE 7 Never Feed the Wildlife!!!

Unwanted and Dangerous Guests

What’s dinner for the neighborhood fox family is also a meal for other wild animals living near your home. Nor- mally reclusive and wary, black bears will leave the woods and become accustomed to finding a meal in your backyard if you leave them something to eat. Concentrating deer by feeding can also attract other large predators, such as mountain lions. Where there are lots of deer, there are also lots of mountain lions, prowling for prey.

Over time, predators such as bears, and mountain lions become less wary and more emboldened. They’re more likely to attack pets and people, and when that happens, it can spell death for bears and lions, which often must be destroyed to ensure public safety. Disease

When we feed deer, this includes putting out salt blocks, we congregate the animals and that dramatically in- creases the risk of spreading diseases through the herds. Diseases can spread between wildlife and livestock, as well as to domestic animals and people. CPW is most concerned about devastating diseases, such as brucellosis and tuberculosis, which can be transmitted to humans.

The Law

Under Colorado law, intentionally feeding big game animals is illegal. Colorado Parks and Wildlife, hopes you understand why it’s best to simply let Mother Nature take care of wild animals. If you don’t, you quite literally could end up loving our wildlife to death.

For more information www.wildlife.state.co.us

Nominating Committee Volunteers Needed !! Before we know it, the June Annual Meeting and board member elections will be here. We need volunteers to participate on the Nominating Committee which is an important part of our Association election process. In accordance with the Association By-Laws, the Nominating Committee has the responsibility for solicitation and screening of qualified candidates for the elective Director positions that are open within each Association. It is a fun way to get involved and to meet your neighbors!! If you have an interest in helping the Association in this important role, please contact Mary Keller at [email protected] This committee meets on “as needed basis” March through June. -A COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER GLACIER VIEWPOINT PAGE 8 Happy 2021 from the Glacier Gals! Welcome to all the new people who have joined us here in the mountains. I just wanted to let you know about our organization. We are a social and service organization here in Glacier View Meadows. We serve GVM and our surrounding communities. We have no dues, but members donate their time and energy. We usually have a business meeting on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. Then we usually meet socially for a lunch and a breakfast. But those meetings and social times have been suspended until we can get together safely. We raise money through various activities like Pancake Breakfasts, recycling aluminum cans, logo wear, reflective house number signs and the bake sale at the annual meeting. (The fire depart- ments prefer reflective house numbers in an emergency.) We use the funds raised to support our Glacier View Fire Protection District, local schools, RFL Community Library and other area caus- es. We usually host the annual Holiday Party in December and the monthly potlucks at the end of each month. Right now our only source of revenue is the aluminum can recycling, so please save those cans-only aluminum cans-and drop them off at the barrels marked aluminum can recycling in the area of the trash bins at the GVM office. We would greatly appreciate your donation! 2020 was a trying year for all of us. We hope we can soon get back to our gatherings and see everyone's smile! If you would like to get on our email list and eventually join us, please contact Beth Sammond at 484-2075. See you soon! COVENANT QUICKIES Did You Know?

Per The GVM Master Declaration covenant 4.15 – Temporary Residences:

No structures of a temporary character, trailer, basement, tent or accessory building shall be used on any tract as a residence, except that one trailer, tent or pick-up camper may occupy a lot for a period not to exceed six (6) months during any calendar year.

Per The GVM Master Declaration covenant 4.21 – Fences:

No fences shall be erected or installed unless the owner of the lot can show specific cause and necessity for installation of a fence and receive approval for installation of said fence from the Architectural Control Committee. Under no cir- cumstances shall a fence be installed unless its location on the lot and the materials from which it is to be constructed are approved by the Architectural Control Committee or as may be set forth in a Supplemental Declaration.

Nominees Wanted for the Annual Election

June 2021

The Road and Recreation and the Water and Sewer Boards are looking for volunteers to run for positions.

There are three (3) electable positions on the Road & Recreation Board and two (2) on the Water & Sewer Board. The term for directors is two years. If you are a Member of Glacier View Meadows Associations and interested in serving on a board or know of someone that might be interested in serving please contact Mary Keller at the GVM office 970-493-6812. -A COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER GLACIER VIEWPOINT PAGE 9 -A COMMUNITY GLACIER VIEWPOINT PAGE 10 -A COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER GLACIER VIEWPOINT PAGE 11 GLACIER VIEWPOINT PAGE 12 Glacier Viewpoint Glacier View Meadows Associations 1417 Green Mountain Drive Livermore, CO 80536

Did you know... tax season is a great time to think about fire mitigation?

What does tax time and fire mitigation have to do with each other? A state tax rebate! If you paid someone to do fire mitigation work on your property, or even bought a chainsaw to do your own mitigation, then you may be able to claim up to 50% of the cost - up to $5000 - as a deduction on your Colorado state taxes. Here is a link to this information https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/sites/default/files/Income65.pdf.

David W Birks, President

Glacier View Meadows Road & Recreation Association

Glacier View Meadows Homeowners Association 1417 Green Mountain Dr. Livermore, Co 80536 Phone (970) 493-6812 Fax (970) 493-4086 WWW.GlacierViewMeadows.com Larry Maybon - Mary Keller - Deanna Snell

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