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Board of Directors:President: Kent George
Vice President: Ann Marie Jacques-Koski Secretary: Michelle Principato
Treasurer: Lyn JacobsMember at Large: Ryan Hawkins
Committee Chairs:Design Review Committee:
Linda MillisorLandscape Committee:
Lyn JacobsFinance Committee:
Lynn JacobsCommunications Committee Chair:
Michael Ihlenberg Social Committee:
Heather Renfro
Management Company:TMMC Property Management
PO Box 1540514 Perry Street #A200
Castle Rock, CO 80104
Community ManagerMichelle Peck
303.985.9623, Ext 6311Melanie Peck
303.985.9623, Ext 6318Fax: 303.814.8267
Please direct all inquiries to the management company.
Website: www.sappphirepointe.com
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Questions for the Board or the Community Manager?
To make a request or ask for information,
please use [email protected].
President’s CornerThe Sapphire Pointe Board would like to welcome TMMC Property Management as the new management company to oversee the workings of the Sapphire Pointe Community. The owner Michelle Peck and Director of Operations Melanie Peck were thoroughly interviewed by the Board and found to be knowledgeable, open to requests, and available with answers to all our questions. It is a smaller company and located right here in Castle Rock. Many on the staff are involved in local activities and invested in town services. Thank you to HG Management and all they have done for us over the years.
- Kent George, HOA Board President
Cliffside Homeowners: Guidelines for the Cliffside area were approved several months ago. They were sent via email to everyone on the email list for Cliffside. Please find them on the sapphirepointe.com website as well. Guidelines differ between Cliffside, Sapphire Pointe, Cutter’s Ridge, and Puma Ridge.
Clubhouse Dumpster: Homeowners: please do not use the clubhouse dumpster for your personal items. If necessary, call Waste Management (303.797.1600) for a special pickup.
Courteous Driving Practices: The Board would like to remind community members to be courteous while driving in both Sapphire Pointe and Diamond Ridge. Please obey speed limits – the Castle Rock Police Department is being more vigilant in watching for speeders and ticketing them. As mentioned in the last newsletter, a Traffic Committee has been established. If you are interested in joining the committee, please contact Ann Marie Jacques-Koski, email [email protected].
The Canyons DevelopmentThe city council of Castle Pines met on December 10 at the Castle Pines Library to discuss the 2nd Major Amendment to the Annexation and Development Agreement for the Canyons Property. In essence – they were to decide if they would allow the addition of 1500 more dwelling units. The proposal was passed unanimously by the city council.
HOA Board HappeningsDecember 19, 2019
As this was the annual meeting of the homeowners, there was no formal Board meeting. Because no quorum was required to ratify the budget for 2020, it was ratified automatically.
The Sapphire Pointe
TIMESJanuary 2020
A Publication Of The Sapphire Pointe Homeowners Association
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Homeowner Forum
An informal discussion was held with City Manager David Corliss and town councilman James Townsend. Several topics were addressed, including the Crowfoot/Founders intersection. CDOT is funding a portion of the realignment of the roads. Several concerns were raised, including the median (will plants be added there – no), the merge lane onto Founders Parkway (it has since been opened), and how difficult some of the lines of sight are. The impact of the Castle Pines council meeting where The Canyons project was discussed. Sapphire Pointe residents’ main concern is the possibility of a connection (near the end of Cinnabar) between the two areas. The Castle Pines council felt it is not necessary from their standpoint, and the Castle Rock council feels an emergency access gate would be satisfactory. A pedestrian crossing sign at Gemstone Park was explored with the town representatives. The HOA has agreed to pay for the sign, but a Board member asked if it would be possible to have the town contribute to the cost. The two men agreed to follow up on the proposal.
An audience member asked about the costs associated with the clubhouse deck repair and the pool replastering. It was explained that the money in the HOA Reserve account is adequate to cover these large expenses.
In light of the recent articles about Metro Districts in the state, an audience member asked if the Board would invite members of the Maher Ranch Metro District (which governs Sapphire Pointe) to the next Board meeting to talk about how its bonds are funded and being repaid.
The Board anticipates organizing a committee in the near future to revamp the Design Guidelines of the community. As a result of the recent survey, several people showed an interest in participating on the committee, however, there are some strategic questions that need to be answered before decisions are made. Lyn Jacobs was given permission to talk to the HOA attorney and ask some of these questions.
Sabrina was asked to contact Verizon (or one of their subcontractors) about the recent directional boring that was done along Sapphire Pointe Blvd. Landscaping was disturbed and it is possible some of the underground irrigation was damaged. The HOA would like a contact person to address these issues.
There have been some snow removal problems noticed in the community, such as damage done to turf areas, driving across landscaping, speeding, and leaving a large amount of gravel in the clubhouse parking lot. The company responsible for snow removal has been contacted.
Erosion along a path on Baguette Drive has affected a homeowner’s backyard. An engineer’s report and suggestion for repair were shared with the homeowner. The Board decided on a contractor to work on the project that will repair the erosion on the path. A meeting of the homeowner and contractor recently was held, ideas exchanged, and a plan developed. The contractor will provide a bid.
The Board and management company has followed up on a homeowner’s request to move the mailbox kiosk adjacent to his property. We still are waiting to hear from the postmaster.
Election Results
Eighty-eight correct ballots were returned, and Kent George was re-elected to the Board of Directors.
Social/Clubhouse Committee
The annual Christmas/holiday celebration was held on December 20 and 21. As usual, Heather Renfro did a wonderful job in decorating the clubhouse, arranging for all the goodies and favors, and organizing the carriage rides. Many thanks, Heather!
HOA Board HappeningsDecember 19, 2019
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Castle Rock, Where do you want to go?
Castle Rock is exploring the possibility of future transportation services for the community through a Transit Feasibility Study. The goal of the study is to evaluate realistic options considering the Town’s resources and growing population. The study will look at a variety of transit options and trends.
As part of this effort, we need your input about what mobility means to you and what types of services Castle Rock should explore. To provide your feedback, use this link – Transit Survey – and complete a brief questionnaire, map out your most-traveled routes, or simply share your ideas. To learn more about the Transit Feasibility Study and the history of transit in Castle Rock, visit CRgov.com/TransitStudy.
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Please visit www.sapphirepointe.com for the Clubhouse Rental Agreement. If you have questions regarding clubhouse rental,
please contact TMMC Property Management at [email protected] or by phone at 303.985.9623.
Clubhouse Rental
Board MeetingsBoard Meetings are held on the 3rd Thursdays of each month at 6:30 pm in the Clubhouse. Design Review Meetings are held on the last Wednesday of every month at 6:30 pm in the Clubhouse.You are welcome to attend any of the meetings.
The Clubhouse is located at 7550 Soapstone Way
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ATTENTION LADIES 55 AND OLDER! Do you need a night out? Do you enjoy playing cards, gardening, meeting old and new friends, and like to laugh? Then join us the 1st Wednesday of the month at the Sapphire Pointe Clubhouse at 6:30 pm. Drinks, snacks, and dessert are provided by the monthly hostesses. We also participate in Random Acts of Kindness, where we might cheer up someone in the neighborhood with a card, plant, or a meal. We also donate to a non-profit organization of our choosing at the end of the year. Summer months are devoted to yard-themed activities, such as plant nursery visits, garden tours, or plant swaps. We would love to have you join us – it’s lots of fun and a great group of ladies! There are some months where we meet outside the clubhouse, so please, if you are thinking of checking us out, contact one of the co-chairs to see where the meeting will be held that month. Hope you’ll consider getting involved!
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Landscape Committee Minutes December 12, 2019Mission Statement: The Landscape Committee will oversee the care, maintenance, improvement and replacement of the common areas of Sapphire Pointe, including without limitation the turf, irrigation, paths, trees, and shrubs, landscape improvements (collectively, the “Common Areas”) in a manner which meets the standards established by the Sapphire Pointe Board of Directors.
Those in attendance were Debra Barnes, Doug Broyer, Steve Higgins, Ann Marie Jacques-Koski, Lyn Jacobs, Bill Lueschen, Dayton Nooner, Mark Trostle, and Mary Ann Wetzel. Todd Story from Mountain High Lawn and Landscape attended also.
The minutes of the last committee meeting were ratified. Bill Lueschen made a motion to accept the minutes from the October meeting, Ann Marie Jacques-Koski seconded it, and the motion passed.
Todd Story reported on everything Mountain High Lawn and Landscape has been doing since the October meeting. They had gone through the irrigation system, finding many leaks and places where drip lines still exist but no plant is present. Those areas were flagged and since then, the company has been back to repair the problems with goof plugs and new emitters. Aeration, Fertilization, and pre-emergent weed control has been done. Most of the pruning of shrubs and large grasses has been completed. They may do more depending on the weather. Trimming along fence lines and trails still might be done, weather dependent. The trails and fence lines are due to be mowed/trimmed twice in 2020. Todd believes the best way to accomplish this is to work through the neighborhood an area at a time, rather than try to get it all done at once. The large pine tree at the first roundabout has been re-staked, a dead tree at the corner of Cobalt and Sapphire Pointe Blvd has been removed, and another tree on Tremolite was set upright . Todd has provided bids for removing Rabbit Brush in the community, removing dead and overcrowded shrubs along Sapphire Pointe Blvd, repairing the turf along the path in Cliffside Park, and fixing (backfilling) the short wall along Sapphire Pointe Blvd near Cliffside. His philosophy for community mowing next year is to let areas grow before trimming them back to the appropriate heights. We will have the HOA ask homeowners to discontinue mowing HOA property.
The group went over the Addendum C that was agreed upon at the last meeting and compared it to the RFP (Addendum A) to make sure all the services were correct in each document.
Todd asked that we communicate to the WeatherTrak system and ask them to allow Mountain High Lawn and Landscape to be the administrator of the account that governs the HOA irrigation controllers. (This has been done.) He also asked that we try to learn if there is anything that can be done to help the pine trees that froze last fall. Lyn called the company that services the HOA trees and learned there is not much to be done – hope for a good spring that will allow the new growth to push past the dead needles from the fall. Our trees have received a deep-root fertilization this fall, and that may help too.
The group discussed the recent directional boring along Sapphire Pointe Blvd. There is cause for concern because it may have damaged the underground water lines. We won’t know until the spring when the water is turned on (Todd plans to turn it on in March to learn if there are problems), but Debra Barnes will talk with the management company to learn if the HOA was notified via the 811 survey that was done. It’s possible the HOA may be able to charge the boring contractor for damages.
We also talked about the snow removal problems that have been noticed in the community: trucks speeding, using trucks with large plows to remove snow from sidewalks, damaging turf areas, pushing rocks into the street, leaving large amounts of gravel on the parking lot at the clubhouse, and driving through a newly landscaped area at the clubhouse. Lyn contacted the contractor, and he will speak to his crew about the problems (and will repair the damage in the area at the clubhouse).
Todd mentioned having the gator bags on new trees removed. Lyn will notify the contractor who is doing winter watering and get his opinion. The Kimberly pond was discussed too. Nearby neighbors believe the silt should be removed, as well as some of the plant material. Lyn will notify the contractor that is responsible for the pond.
Respectfully submitted, Lyn Jacobs
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Visit www.sapphirepointe.com to find:• A link to the Sapphire Pointe’s Facebook page
• Design Review Request (DRR) Form: All exterior modifications will need to have approval PRIOR to modifications being made.
• The Sherwin Williams paint palette
• Pool/Clubhouse key card form: This form must be completed and submitted to TMMC along with a $25.00 refundable deposit in order to obtain your key card. Contact TMMC at [email protected].• Design Guidelines
• Financial Reports and Minutes
• Governing Documents
• Back issues of the newsletter
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Castle Rock Colorado Genealogical Society (CRCGS) CRCGS is a recognized non-profit organization and donations are tax deductible. All of our programs and classes are offered free of charge, unless otherwise noted, thanks to the support of our members and their annual dues. All regular CRCGS functions occur at the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 Wilcox St., Castle Rock, CO 80104 unless otherwise noted in the event description. If you would like to help continue this valuable effort in our community, please pick up a membership form in person, or download one from our website. Annual dues are $30 for an individual, $40 per household (2), Youth (under 18) $25. Please visit our website, www.crcgs.org for more information.
Wednesday, October 9 from 10 a.m. to 12 Noon Publish a Family History Efficiently: Right Tool for the Right Job (Class) Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, CO 80104
Presented by Dina Carson There are dozens of tools that make writing and publishing a family history easier. Using the wrong tool can not only cause frustration but create unnecessary hurdles and delays. Come explore tools for organizing, collaboration, writing, publishing, image capture, image editing, and the ever-important backup. Throw in a few tools for interactivity, and you will have what you need to create an incredible family history. Register at www.CRCGS.org under Education.
Wednesday, October 23 from 10 a.m. to 12 Noon Google Earth for Genealogy: A Genealogy Gems presentation & workshop, Session 1 (Class) Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, CO 80104 We'll learn how to use historical maps, satellite imagery, terrain maps, 3-D views of city streets, how to identify a photo's location, locate homestead records on today's maps, overlay a historical map over a current-day map, applying all of this to our genealogical research. This hands-on workshop requires that participants have Google Earth Pro (FREE) downloaded to their laptop before arriving. Registrants will receive download instructions prior to the first session. If you don’t have a laptop to bring with you to the workshop, we will pair you with someone who does. Register at www.CRCGS.org under Education. Saturday, October 26 from 10 a.m. to 12 Noon What Would Nancy Drew Do in the Quest for a Missing Family? (Program)
Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, CO 80104 Presented by Ellen Kowitt Researching family history is a lot like solving a Nancy Drew mystery. Join us for an overview showcasing examples and techniques that genealogists use every day as found in the original classic series primarily written by Ohio's own Mildred Wirt Benson. Although Nancy Drew is popular around the world having been
published in over 45 countries in 30 languages, the focus of this lecture is on U.S. records; we’ll go on an adventure exploring old and new tools of the trade, library materials, court records, newspapers, gravestones, incorporating community history, and some very untraditional resources. Ellen Kowitt is Vice President of the Colorado Chapter of the Association of Professional Genealogists, a past president of the Jewish Genealogical Society of Colorado, and a member of the Indian Peaks Chapter NSDAR. She has been researching her own family history for 25 years and enjoys helping others as a mentor. Ellen lectures, publishes articles, and volunteers at the Colorado State Archives indexing naturalization and probate records.
Drop-In Event Every Monday 10:00 AM – Noon Sharing Help And Research Experience Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, CO 80104 Join us on Monday mornings to share Genealogy research roadblocks and triumphs, pick up a few trick and tips, and hear some great family stories from your fellow genealogists.
Castle Rock Colorado Genealogical Society (CRCGS) CRCGS is a recognized non-profit organization and donations are tax deductible. All of our programs and classes are offered free of charge, unless otherwise noted, thanks to the support of our members and their annual dues. All regular CRCGS functions occur at the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 Wilcox St., Castle Rock, CO 80104 unless otherwise noted in the event description. If you would like to help continue this valuable effort in our community, please pick up a membership form in person, or download one from our website. Annual dues are $30 for an individual, $40 per household (2), Youth (under 18) $25. Please visit our website, www.crcgs.org for more information.
Tuesday, January 14, 2020 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Researching Outside the Box How to find and use unusual genealogy sources to research your ancestors. Jumpstart your research using uncommon records you may have missed. Let’s look beyond our usual go-to searches and learn some alternative areas of research. In the process, we’ll learn how to create our own genealogy toolbox.
Saturday, January 18, 2020 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Untangling Your New England Roots: An Overview from the Seven Years War to the Conclusion (Program) with John Putnam Did you have New England Ancestors living in New England immediately before, during, and after the American Revolution as well in the early years of the New Republic? Do you know their history and how they coped with the many historic disruptions during this time? Even though you may not share any roots from this geographical area, there are many factors that
started in New England that still impact us all. John Putnam will share the importance to understand these events to improve your chances to tackle New England brick walls and to understand the very stressful times in which our ancestors lived.
Thursday, January 23, 2020 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. An Introduction to Family Tree Maker 2019 This introductory exploration of Family Tree Maker 2019 (FTM2019) is for those who are just getting started with this genealogy software. In this workshop, participants will learn the advantages to keeping the family tree on a personal computer rather than a commercial family tree website, explore the toolbars and menus and how they function within the various workspaces available in the software, and how to create a family tree using FTM2019. Participants must have loaded the FTM2019 software onto their laptop prior to this class.
SHARE: Sharing Help And Research Experience A Drop-In Event every Monday 10 AM – Noon Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, CO 80104 Join us on Monday mornings, when the library is open, to share Genealogy research roadblocks and triumphs, pick up a few trick and tips, and hear some great family stories from your fellow genealogists.