Columbine Manor Property Owners Association (CMPOA) meeting was called to order by president Darrel Del Duca at 7:05 pm at the home of Bob and LuAnn McGuire. 

Those present were Darrel Del Duca, Hiroo Shiba, LuAnn McGuire, Joe Steinback, Jim Barnhill, Bob Engel and Joe Wuest.

Approval of October board minutes was passed as first order of business and requested for LuAnn to resend out the minutes to all. 

Treasurer’s report for October was discussed by Joe W and approved by the board members. 

Old Business:

• Jim offered to pick up the “Yard of the Month” sign and store it until next summer.

• Still need more articles for the Manner Banner, send articles to Liz Wuest.  Snow removal assistance will be run again in the paper.  Additionally, the board wants to recognize Jan B for her Food Drive efforts in the neighborhood – plan to put in article in the banner. 

New Business:

• The Waste Management contract was discussed by the board.  The price increases per year are anticipated at 5 %.  We discussed the fuel surcharge and how it is determined.  It is based on a formula of nationwide costs – too early to know the exact percent expected.  Additional details will be coming forward as the costs are firmed up for early review by all residents. 

• New business included more discussions of the Holiday (Xmas) party to be held on December 6^th from 6-10 pm.  Discussion of the menu and budget for the event as well as activities.  Coordination of setup and supplies will be done closer to the event.  Hiroo/Hannah and LuAnn will be collecting the RSVP’s for the event.   Flyer will be finalized the week of November 17^th for distribution. 

• Christmas Poinsettias were discussed, board members to get any names to Annemarie to determine number of plants needed. 

• Decoration the entrances with garland was discussed as a good idea.  Darrel took the action to find some reasonable and durable decorations.

• Also, replacement of worn out entrance signs was brought up as future action for the board.

• Incidents of neighborhood speeding and sign vandalism were discussed and reminding neighbors to keep a watchful eye.

• Couple of board members offered to attend Arapahoe county meeting regarding county needs and concerns of our area – meeting scheduled for November 17^th.

• History of the board and Columbine Manor was brought up – gather any information you have to enhance the website.

Meeting was adjourned at 8:35 pm.  Next meeting is scheduled for December 10th at the home of Joe and Liz Wuest.

 Respectfully

LuAnn McGuire