Woodmoor Improvement Association, Nov. 24 – Board approves 2026 budget, hears holiday light contest details

• 2026 budget and dues increase
• Holiday lights contest
• Highlights

By Jackie Burhans

The Woodmoor Improvement Association (WIA) board met on Nov. 19 to approve its 2026 budget, hear details about its annual holiday lighting contest, and listen to director reports.

2026 budget and dues increase

President Brian Bush presented the 2026 budget for approval, saying that WIA expected $1.241 million in income and expenses of $1.244 million, which would result in a shortfall of $2,890 that would be covered by reserves. He noted that WIA was working to lower insurance costs and is aware that other things in 2026 will likely change the balance of the income and expenses. The budget includes a dues increase of 3% to $308.50 and a 3% cost of living adjustment for administrative staff and Woodmoor Public Safety (WPS). The board unanimously approved the budget.

Holiday lights contest

Community Outreach Director Rick DePaiva said the third annual holiday lighting contest would consist of three categories:

• The Clark Griswold category for lights that can be seen from space.
• The Frosty recognition for best use of holiday characters.
• The Traditional category for standard lighting.

WPS will create a list of contenders, and voting will occur before Christmas, with the winners each receiving a $100 credit on their electrical bill by sponsor Mountain View Electric Association (MVEA).

Highlights

• Vice President. Homeowners Association (HOA) Administrator Denise Cagliaro, speaking for Vice President Peter Bille, said the IT consultant was working through some computer issues, and she expected to have a contract in place by the end of the year.
• Treasurer: Bush, speaking for Treasurer Pete Giusti, said excluding a one-time easement payment from Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District for Well 7R, WIA would end the year with a surplus, and the board would vote on which reserve fund would hold the money.
• HOA: Cagliaro said the next meeting, if held, would be on Wednesday, Dec. 17 due to the holidays.
• Covenants: Director Jennifer Davis reported 25 covenant items in October resulting in three violations, which were resolved through friendly communications. There were three unfounded complaints and 14 HOA checks. There were no hearings in October or November, and none scheduled for December. She reminded residents that there is no dumping in common areas.
• Public Safety: Brad Gleason reported that Tri-Lakes continues to see burglaries, but video indicates that the perpetrators are different than in previous incidents. He encourages residents to keep valuables out of sight and to report incidents in Woodmoor to both Woodmoor Public Safety and the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office.
• Architectural Control: Director Ed Miller reported 63 project submissions, including 53 approved administratively and 10 by the Architectural Control Committee. Year-to-date, there have been 437 projects, which is a 16.3% decrease from last year. Projects have been approved at a 98.9% rate.
• Forestry: Director Jason Hann said that WIA completed seven forestry and Firewise visits, noting that it is a slow time of the year. He reminded residents that no open flames are allowed in Woodmoor, regardless of the season.
• Common Areas. Director Steve Cutler reported that the sprinklers around The Barn had been blown out and shut down. The garage roof has been completed, and trash around the garage has been picked up; he said the garage door would be done in the spring. The second prairie dog mitigation was completed on Oct. 22, he said. Cutler reported that four new waste stations were installed in The Preserve common area as an Eagle Scout project by Alex Schaaf.

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The WIA Board of Directors usually meets at 7 p.m. on the fourth Wednesday of each month in The Barn at 1691 Woodmoor Drive, Monument. The next meeting, if held, will be on Dec. 17. See www.woodmoor.org to confirm meeting details.

Jackie Burhans can be reached at jackieburhans@ocn.me.

Other Woodmoor Improvement Association articles

• Woodmoor Improvement Association, Feb. 25 – Public Safety notes stage 2 fire alert; Buc-ee’s continues (3/4/2026)
• Woodmoor Improvement Association, Jan. 26 and 28 – Annual meeting and reorganization (2/4/2026)
• Woodmoor Improvement Association, Oct. 24 – Board urges safety, announces holiday light contest (10/30/2025)
• Woodmoor Improvement Association, Sept. 24 – Prairie dogs remain; winter is coming (10/2/2025)
• Woodmoor Improvement Association, Aug. 27 – Board hears short-term rental concerns (9/4/2025)
• Woodmoor Improvement Association, Jul. 23 – Board recognizes Eagle Scout project, clarifies parking near open spaces (7/31/2025)
• Woodmoor Improvement Association, May 28 – Board announces fire education (6/7/2025)
• Woodmoor Improvement Association, April 23 – Resident sparks Firewise® discussion (5/3/2025)
• Woodmoor Improvement Association, Feb. 26 and March 26 – Board addresses residents’ concerns (4/5/2025)
• Woodmoor Improvement Association, Jan. 27 and 29 – Annual meeting and reorganization (3/1/2025)