Chatfield Corners
Welcome
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House Bill 23-1105 was enacted May 24, 2023 by the Colorado Legislature concerning the creation of task forces to examine issues affecting certain HOA homeowners’ and metropolitan district homeowners’ rights. The Metropolitan District Homeowners’ Rights Task Force is created in the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies, Division of Real Estate, to examine issues confronting communities that are governed by the board of a metropolitan district, including tax levying authority and practices; foreclosure practices; communication with homeowners regarding metropolitan district processes and homeowners’ rights and responsibilities; and governance policies, including voting and elections. The Metropolitan District Homeowners’ Rights Task Force members are designated representatives as identified in House Bill 23-1105, to be appointed on or before November 1, 2023, by the Chair of the Colorado House of Representatives and by the Office of the Governor; with its first meeting to follow as soon as practicable after all members have been appointed. The Metropolitan District Homeowners’ Rights Task Force shall prepare an interim report by March 1, 2024, and a final report by June 15, 2024. C.R.S. Section 12-10-226.5(2)(b)(V) states that “A METROPOLITAN DISTRICT SHALL NOTIFY ITS RESIDENTS ABOUT THE TASK FORCE BEFORE THE TASK FORCE HOLDS ITS FIRST MEETING.” To view the full language of House Bill 23-1105, please visit: https://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/2023a_1105_signed.pdf
The Chatfield Corners Owners Association is still active and all governing documents are still in full effect.
To save owners money, the Board of Directors entered into an agreement between the Owners Association and Metropolitan District granting the District power to administer the duties (DRB, covenant enforcement, etc.) usually done by the HOA.
The Owners Association budget for 2023 is $0, and there are no dues for 2023.
That does not mean that the Owners Association will not, at some point in the future, have a budget and need to charge dues again, although the Board is working very hard to make sure that does not happen. Please be sure to keep your contact information up to date with the Association in the event we need to get in touch with you.
For more information on the Agreement, see the Governing Documents section below, speak with one of your Board Members, or contact Kenji at [email protected] or 970-926-6060
Notice of Meeting
District Meetings are open to the public
If you have any items for the agenda or would like to be added to the meeting agenda distribution list, please email Kenji Nakata at [email protected].
The Chatfield Corners Owners Association Member Meeting will be combined with the June Chatfield Corners Metropolitan District meeting. For more information, contact Kenji Nakata at [email protected] or (970) 926-6060
Notice of Meeting chatfield corners metropolitan district
The next regular meeting for the Chatfield Corners Metro District will be held on October 17th, 2023 at the Eagle Valley Gun Club, 100 Gun Club Road, Gypsum. You can join remotely by using the link below.
Phone Only US 1 253 215 8782
Meeting ID: 849 9058 5329
Notice of Meeting chatfield corners owner's association
The Owner’s Association 2024 Annual meeting is tentatively scheduled for June 2024 in conjunction with the June Metro District meeting.
NOTICE OF EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING
August 11, 2023 at 12:30 PM
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a meeting of the Executive Board of Chatfield Corners Owners Association will be held on Friday, August 11, 2023 at 12:30 P.M.
Zoom Meeting Link
Phone Only US: 1 253 215 8782
Meeting ID: 849 9058 5329
Financial Information
The offices of Marchetti & Weaver, LLC perform all accounting functions for both the District and the Association. Budgets and audits (if applicable) are shown for each entity.
MEETING MINUTES
Here you will find several years of meeting minutes for both the Metropolitan District and Association. Minutes are not posted to the website until approved by the Board.
DESIGN REVIEW
KNOW WHAT’S BELOW – CONTACT CO811 BEFORE YOU DIG
Residents should request a locate several days before project start to avoid delays. To Request a locate, go to https://colorado811.org or call 811 or 800-922-1987
Construction & Alterations
All construction including fences, outbuildings and remodels, must be approved by the Design Review Board. This also includes requests for paint color choices and other minor alterations or additions.
Minor Additions and Alterations
For any request that includes a variance to the current guidelines, please complete the Variance Design Review Submittal form. For minor additions and alterations, such as fences, sheds, painting please complete the Design Review Submittal Form - minor additions/alterations. Please email the completed form to [email protected]. Only completed submissions will be submitted for review. Please allow at least two weeks for review of your submission. No construction, installation, or painting may begin until you have received notification of approval from the Design Review Committee.
- Design Review Submittal Form - Minor Additions/Alterations
- Variance Design Review Submittal Form
- Design Review Submittal Form - New Homes
- Design Guidelines
- Mandatory Design Requirements
- Amended Design Guidelines 2-Acre Lots
- Shed Guidelines
- Approved List of Paint Colors
- Covenant Enforcement: How to Guide
New Homes, Major Additions and Remodels
The Design Review function for new homes, solar panels, and major remodels or additions in Chatfield Corners are managed by Leah Mayer with LKSM Design, PC. Please complete and email the Design Review Submittal Form-New Homes below to Leah to begin the review process. Design review fees and deposits listed on the Design Review Submittal Form are subject to change. Please contact Leah at [email protected] or by phone at (970) 376-6623 with questions, to verify fees and for additional information.
Additional Questions?
If you have additional questions or need more information, please contact Kenji Nakata via phone (970) 926-6060 or email [email protected].
And, as always, CALL 811 BEFORE YOU DIG!
WATER & WASTE WATER
Chatfield Corners uses ditch water to irrigate. Cleaning your irrigation intake screen on a regular basis will optimize your water pressure. You may never have cleaned your screen before but because of the warm temperatures and low water, there were a number of issues last season which was all related to dirty or plugged up screens. We recommend cleaning the screen no less than weekly during the irrigation season. Please see the attached instructions
Esquinas de Chatfield usos zanja de agua para regar. Limpiar la pantalla de entrada de riego regularmente optimizará la presión del agua. No puede nunca haber limpiado la pantalla antes, pero debido a las temperaturas cálidas y agua bajo de que una serie problemas la temporada pasada que estaban todas relacionadas con sucio u obstruido por pantallas. Recomendamos limpiar la pantalla de no menos de cada semana durante la temporada de riego. Consulte instrucciones adjuntas
Raw Water Irrigation
The raw water irrigation system has been turned on for the summer irrigation season.
Irrigation Maintenance Days
In response to owner requests, the Board has authorized specific days throughout the irrigation season on which the irrigation system will be turned on for all homes in the community during normally restricted time periods to provide a time for owners or their landscaping contractor to perform maintenance on their system, such as checking for broken heads, verify run times, and other repairs.
Irrigation maintenance days are not meant to be used as an extra watering day. Do not run your system unless you are doing repairs or maintenance and turn off your system once you are finished with your maintenance or repairs.
Irrigation Maintenance Days for 2023 will be from 8:00 to 6:00 on the third weekend of July, August, and September.
Irrigation Maintenance Days are subject to change or cancellation without notice and are dependent on the overall condition of the system and water supply.
NOTICE OF MEETING TO CONSIDER RATE INCREASE
CHATFIELD CORNERS METROPOLITAN DISTRICT
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to Section 32-1-1001(2)(a), C.R.S., to the customers of the Chatfield Corners Metropolitan District (“District”) and all other interested persons that the Board of Directors of the District shall consider increasing the
District’s water rates effective January 1, 2024 at an open public meeting to be held at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at the Eagle Valley Rod and Gun Club, 100 Gun Club Road, Gypsum, Eagle County, Colorado
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that any interested party may appear at said time and place for the purpose of providing input, comments or objections to the Board regarding this matter. Information regarding the possible rate increase may be obtained from the District’s accounting company, Marchetti & Weaver, LLC, 28 Second Street, Suite 213, Edwards, Colorado.
Dated this 18th day of August, 2023.
CHATFIELD CORNERS METROPOLITAN
DISTRICT
By: Michael Humphrey
Secretary to the District
Water rates changes are considered at the District’s budget meeting usually held in October.
Effective January 2023, the raw water irrigation rate will increase to $37.00 per month.
The raw water irrigation system has been turned on for the season. Irrigation water will be available to owners until the system is turned off in the fall, usually around mid-October, weather dependent. The District advises that owners clean the intake screens at least once a week and more often during runoff periods. Instructions for cleaning your intake screen can be found below.
If you experience any trouble with your irrigation water or notice any issues in the community common areas, please contact the District at 970-926-6060 or [email protected]
In 2018, Chatfield Corners Metropolitan District hired Borne Consulting to complete an inventory and prepare a Reserve Study for the Raw Water Irrigation System to assist in projecting costs for capital replacement and repair of the irrigation system infrastructure.
ELECTIONS
Chatfield Corners Metro District election information
Colorado Special Districts (including Chatfield Corners Metropolitan District) hold elections for the election of directors to serve on the District’s Board in May of odd-numbered years. The next District election will be held on May 2, 2025.
To be eligible to run for a Board seat a person must be an “eligible elector” in the District which is defined as a registered voter of Colorado and either:
- The owner (or spouse of the owner) of taxable real or personal property situated in the District
- A person obligated to pay taxes under a contract of purchase taxable property.
Results of Mail Ballot Election for Chatfield Corners metropolitan District
An independent mail ballot election was held by Chatfield Corners Metropolitan District, in the Town of Edwards, County of Eagle, State of Colorado (the “District”) on Tuesday, May 2, 2023. The purpose of the election was to submit to the eligible electors of the District one ballot issue and two ballot questions. The results of the election are as follows: Ballot Question 6A (Directors of Chatfield Corners Metropolitan District) Ballot Issue 6A(Operation and Maintenance Mill Lecy Increase) PASSED Ballot Question 6B (Term Limits) PASSED
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| Canvass Board Certification of Results |
Designated Election Official Contact Person for District: Beth Johnston |
Chatfield Corners Metropolitan District Board of Directors
Board Director | Seat | Term | |
|---|---|---|---|
Grant Murphy | President/ Chariman | Expires May 2025 | |
Michael Humphrey | Secretary | Expires May 2027 | |
James (JD) Werkmeister | Treasurer | Expires May 2025 | |
Dean Callis | Asst Secr/ Asst Treas | Expires May 2025 | |
Ryan Thousand | Asst Secr/ Asst Treas | Expires May 2027 |
To Contact the Board of Directors, please email [email protected]
chatfield corners owner's association election information
The following Members were elected to the Chatfield Corners Owners Association Board of Directors:
Michael Humphrey
President – 3 year term expires 2024
Grant Murphy
Secretary – 3 year term expires 2026
Ismenia Interiano
Treasurer – 2 year term expires 2025
If you would like to serve the District or the Owners Association, please contact the District or Association for more information.
Governing Documents
The documents provided on this and other pages of this site are for the convenience of website users. The documents are not all of the documents or instruments affecting the Metropolitan District, Association, or ownership of the property at Chatfield Corners. Owners are responsible for obtaining and reviewing all documents of record and otherwise affecting his/her property, including without limitation, all documents relating to title, the neighborhood, the Association, and the Metropolitan District.
If you require a District document not available below, you may request a copy by submitting a public record request to Marchetti & Weaver, LLC.
Community events
Please email [email protected] your name, physical address, and email address to join the Chatfield Corners’ email distribution list, which provides updates on the irrigation system and other important community matters.
Fire Mitigation
With recent wildfire scares the past few years, including the Grizzley Creek Fire in Glenwood Springs, Chatfield Corners would like to offer the following resources for steps owners can take to protect yourselves and your property.
- Sign up for Eagle County Alerts – https://member.everbridge.net/1332612387832141/login
- Sign up for emails and alerts through Chatfield Corners
(not a replacement for Emergency Alerts) – Community Events https://chatfieldcorners.org/ - Review the materials available from
- Prepare an emergency kit, communication plan, and create an evacuation plan.
Have a fire risk assessment done and follow the recommendations REALFire Assessment Application
Xeriscaping
Xeriscaping is a type of landscaping that focuses on water conservation. With the extended droughts affecting the West, xeriscaping is one way can residents to do their part to help conserve water. Xeriscaping is not “zero-scaping” with rocks and other non-porous surfaces replacing turf or other high-water use plants. If planned properly xeriscaping can result in beautiful landscaping that makes the most efficient use of the water that is available. Chatfield Corners has utilized xeriscaping with the refurbishment of the planting bed along the recreation path off of Autumn Glen St. Consider these sources for more information and ideas on xeriscaping:
CO State University Extension – has many informative articles and suggestions
Xeriscaping in Colorado: A Step by Step Guide – Resource Central
2023 Town Hall Meeeting
1) Review of Infrastructure Projects
a. The District uses the Raw Water Irrigation System Reserve Study completed in 2018 and on-site reports from the Water Operator for budgeting and project information. The system and scheduled projects are evaluated each year and completed when necessary. General Fund projects are researched and completed as necessary, and as funds allow.
b. Projects budgeted in 2023 for the Raw Water System:
i. Construction of 6×6 structure to replace the manholes to access the electric valves between the ponds, budget $13,915. This project is in process.
ii. Replacement of McBrayer Ditch head gate, budget $6325 – this project is complete, came in at budget.
iii. Replace irrigation pump control panel and 7 subsurface control clocks, total budget $37,592. This project is being evaluated and if not needed this year, funds will roll to the following year until replacement is necessary.
c. Projects budgeted in 2023 for the General Fund:
i. Revamp Cottonwood Pass entrance area, budget $17,144. This project is complete and expected to come in at or under budget.
ii. Pond 2 improvements, budget $100,000. This project will not be completed based on the water engineer’s report.
2) Outstanding Bonds
a. The District has one Bond outstanding issue, Chatfield Corners Metropolitan District General Obligation Limited Tax Refunding Bonds, series 2020, which were issued to refund the 2010 Bonds at a better interest rate.
b. The Bonds are held privately by BOK Financial.
c. The total principal outstanding as of December 31, 2022, is $2,135,000.
d. The interest rate of all Bonds is 2.25% with a final payoff in December 2035.
e. The interest and principal are being paid in accordance with the debt schedule with no late or short payments anticipated.
3) Review of year-to-date Financial Statements
a. The District has 3 Funds: General, Debt Service, and Water.
i. General Fund:
1. Property Tax collections are coming in as expected; Interest Income is higher than budgeted due to the increase in rates.
2. Overall, expenses are tracking as expected. There are overages in the Accounting and Elections lines mostly due to the May 2 TABOR election. Covenant Enforcement is under budget since there has not been an enforcement officer since last fall. Capital Projects are under budget due to no further work being done on Pond 2. The budgeted $10,000 contingency will cover the expected expense overages.
3. The Fund balance is expected to stay constant or decrease slightly from 2022.
ii. Debt Service Fund
1. Property Tax collections are coming in as expected and Interest Income is higher than budgeted due to the increase in rates.
2. Expenses are tracking as expected with little or no variance to the
budget.
3. The Fund balance is expected to stay consistent with 2022.
iii. Water Fund:
1. No property tax is collected for the Water Fund. Revenues are provided by the Water Usage Fees which are coming in as
expected. As with the other funds, the interest income is higher than budgeted due to the increase in rates.
2. Overall, expenses are tracking as expected. The budgeted $25,000 continency is not expected to be used.
3. The Fund balance (reserve) is expected to decrease approximately
$50,000 from 2022 as a result of the raw water system projects
identified above which are being paid for out of accumulated
reserves. The majority of the Water fund balance is reserved for
future system replacement.
4) Expected property taxes payable to CCMD for 2024 – Although it isn’t a required
presentation, people may be interested to know that although property values have
increase approximately 50%, CCMD is planning to implement a temporary mill levy
credit so that there won’t be a similar increase in property taxes and property taxes
payable to the District in 2024 will be similar to what was paid in 2023 (adjusted for
inflation).
5) The meeting needs to be opened to provide an opportunity for members of the public to
ask questions about CCMD.
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If you have any questions or concerns, please contact
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CONTACT US
The Metropolitan District, as well as the Association, are administered by Marchetti & Weaver, LLC. Contact information for their office, as well as other useful entities, is available below.
