Woodmoor Improvement Association, Jul. 23 – Board recognizes Eagle Scout project, clarifies parking near open spaces

• Eagle Scout project
• Parking near Common Areas
• Highlights

By Jackie Burhans

The Woodmoor Improvement Association (WIA) board met on July 23 to celebrate an Eagle Scout project and clarify rules about parking near common areas. The board also heard director reports. The WIA June meeting was cancelled due to a lack of quorum.

Eagle Scout project

President Brian Bush introduced Eagle Scout Bren Bowland during a recognition ceremony, praising volunteers as vital to the community. Steve Cutler, director of common areas, presented Bowland with a plaque honoring his work.

Bowland, a senior at Lewis-Palmer High School, led six Boy Scouts in assembling and installing three benches in The Preserve. The project fulfilled improvement requirements tied to WIA’s acceptance of the land from WOSC LLC.

Bowland raised funds for materials, including concrete and gravel, and provided food for his crew. He plans to attend Colorado State University after graduation.

Cutler commended Bowland’s leadership and communication skills. Bush closed the presentation by thanking Bowland and noting, “We need more leaders in the world.”

Parking near Common Areas

This reporter asked about signs stating vehicles must park in designated areas near WIA common areas. President Brian Bush clarified that WIA has not created formal designated parking areas, and only a few sites have WIA-built parking.

Bush said El Paso County recently passed an ordinance allowing parking on county roads, which includes all roads in Woodmoor. He noted WIA cannot restrict roadside parking but prefers residents use their driveways. To support this, WIA raised the allowable number of parked vehicles per household to four.

Common Areas Administrator Bob Pearsall said the signs use a standard template, regardless of whether improved parking exists. He added he would consider taping over the line referencing designated parking in areas without WIA-built parking,

Highlights

• Community Outreach: Director Brian DePaiva said the Northern El Paso County Coalition of Community Organizations (NEPCO) met on July 19 to discuss new regulations. Meeting materials are at www.nepco.org;;; Contact WIA for access information.
• Treasurer: Bush, speaking for Treasurer Pete Giusti, reported increased June expenses for maintenance and chipping days. Spending remains below the trend.
• Covenants: Director Jennifer Davis reported 53 cases, including one unfounded complaint, and six violations for May and June. A July hearing addressed three fireworks violations. Bush said any board members may report potential violations to Davis or Covenants Administrator Justin Gates.
• Public Safety: Gleason said Woodmoor Public Safety (WPS) received 24 fireworks-related calls, many from outside Woodmoor. WIA plans to raise the issue at NEPCO and encourage surrounding associations to adopt similar rules.
• HOA: Administrator Denise Cagliaro said 114 properties have liens and noted that the county has increased lien filing fees to $43, which will be added to outstanding dues. Cagliaro is working with WIA’s accountant on the 2024 audit. She also noted that the newly installed windows have reduced noise.
• Architectural Control: Director Ed Miller reported 68 project submissions in May, including 41 approved administratively and 12 by the architectural control committee. Year to date submissions dropped 23% to 1888, with a 97.7% approval rate. In June, 14 projects were approved administratively, bringing the year-to-date total to 249 projects, down 19.2% with a 98.5% approval rate.
• Forestry: Gates said that WIA completed 25 forestry and Firewise visits. He will submit a mitigation reimbursement packet to the state soon. The focus remains on removing ladder fuels within 30 feet of homes. The final chipping day for 2025 was held July 26-27.
• Common Areas: Cutler summarized that windows installation, completion of the Eagle Scout project, and common area mowing and noxious weed mitigation. A new parking area will be added at North Park common area. Bush said board members had volunteered to paint the WPS garage, install fans and add a new bathroom saving WIA substantial money. He encouraged residents to mow tall grass to reduce fire risk.

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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 will be on Aug. 27. See www.woodmoor.org to confirm meeting details.

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

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• 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)
• Woodmoor Improvement Association, Dec. 18 – Board confirms opposition to Buc-ee’s (1/4/2025)
• Woodmoor Improvement Association, Nov. 20 – Board hears resident request for letter on Buc-ee’s (12/5/2024)
• Woodmoor Improvement Association, Oct. 23 – Board approves budget, dues increase (11/2/2024)
• Woodmoor Improvement Association, Sept. 25 – Board seeks community support for wildfire mitigation grant (10/5/2024)
• Woodmoor Improvement Association, Aug 28 – Change to prairie dog elimination causes delay (9/7/2024)
• Woodmoor Improvement Association, July 24 – Board confirms plans to eradicate prairie dogs (8/3/2024)