Centennial Council of Neighborhoods - April 05 Minutes

Meeting was called to order at 6:50 p.m. and was adjourned at 9:00 p.m. with a total of 23 members present

• Distributed the 2005 InfoArapahoe Community Guide to all members at the meeting. Additional copies may be obtained at the library
• To get early library information for HOA newsletters, contact Diane Verbick at dverbick@ald.lib.co.us
• There will be a Home Schoolers Fair at Smoky Hill library on Friday, May 27^th, from 10 am to 2 pm. The Homeschool Curriculum and Information Fair will feature curriculum (new and used) and other supplementary books, as well as offer a wide assortment of information about homeschool laws, testing/evaluation, support groups, camps, sports groups and art schools. Free, and no reservations required
• The award-winning Mile High Wind Quintet from the D.U. Lamont School of Music Chamber Competition will perform various works by Beethoven, Mozart, Hayden and more. Smoky Hill library on Monday, May 9^th at 7 PM. Free, but reservations required, call 303-693-7449
• Plan now to attend the Home & Garden Expo to learn about xeriscaping, organic lawn care, water conservation, painting and decorating tips from experts at Koelbel library on Saturday, May 14^th from 10 AM to 2 PM. Free, and no reservations required
• The Can I Tell You About lecture series is for the community, by the community. Property Opportunities will be presented by Roger Panchal at Koelbel library on Tuesday, May 10^th from 7 to 9 PM. Learn about how to refinance and purchase property with little or no money. Free, but reservations required, call 303-220-7704

• The South Suburban Board of Directors approved 14 Matching Gift Projects in 2005 for $10,000 of community improvements

• For information about the Matching Gifts Program, contact South Suburban Park and Recreation District at 303-798-5131

• Traffic enforcement during the evening hours will be increased because of all the high school activities at this time of the year
• Two individuals arrested for making and exploding a "dry ice bomb". Attempting to contact a third individual
• Individual arrested for automobile theft of several vehicles
• Suspicious person report at Bellco Credit Union led to arrest of an individual who was wanted on numerous charges in Arapahoe County, and also by the FBI, U.S. Marshall's Office, and other police agencies. Hotel employees later called about unpaid room fees. Sheriffs investigated and found "office" of this same individual with thousands of dollars of stolen merchandise
• All three cases reported to Sheriff's Office by alert public citizens
• Youthline Officer grant of $2000 will be used to purchase bicycles for use during the summer in parks & common areas by school resource officers. CenCON co-sponsored the request for this grant with the Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office
• Extra officers will be on patrol during the July 4^th holiday to enforce the laws concerning fireworks, which are illegal in Centennial. Citizens can call 303-795-4711 to report violations

Cunningham Fire District - Jerry Rhodes

• Number one cause of house fires in the country is unattended candles
• Two fires happened recently in Centennial. One was caused by a candle, and the second caused by a teenager cooking food and leaving it unattended
• In the east end of the city, lightening caused damage to a house last weekend
• On Saturday, May 21^st, Cunningham Fire Rescue will hold an "EMS Open House" with many free activities and demonstrations. Lunch will be provided to all that attend. It will run from 10 AM to 2 PM at Station 3 (Riviera & Picadilly). The other fire districts (Parker, Littleton, and South Metro) will also have events during the week of 14 through 21 May
• Large disaster exercises will be conducted at DIA in June, and also a terrorism exercise on the I-70 corridor in the next few months.
• Parker Fire District has an EMT class starting soon
• All fire districts are preparing for the 4^th of July. About a month before, fire inspectors will be visiting neighborhoods to remind people about fireworks laws and penalties. No fireworks are allowed in Centennial

• Several HOAs took advantage of the tree planting project
• Trail maintenance is being delayed by the presence of prairie dogs. Trying to develop wildlife policy to handle problem in a friendly manner
• Arapahoe Parks & Recreation will be starting a tree planting project on 30 April. It is being done as a Boy Scout Eagle project
• Completion of horse trail construction this summer between the Trails Recreation Center westward to the Piney Creek trailhead, near Orchard and Parker Road, will also be done as a Boy Scout Eagle Project
• Approval for Willow Trace Park was received in April
• The Farm elected not to be included in the Arapahoe Parks & Recreation district

• The first State of the City address was a success with over 300 people attending. The Mayor announced the formation of a Fiscal Advisory Task Force to help the city plan long term strategies
• The second City of Centennial newsletter has been distributed
• Centennial received two 3^rd place awards for local government innovation from the Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG)
• City has posted 4 finance positions (Revenue Analyst, Financial Analyst, Contract Manager, and Management Assistant). Deadline for application is May 13. Details available on www.centennialcolorado.com
• May 2^nd City Council agenda will include announcements of appointment to Board of Adjustment and Board of Review. Appointment to Planning & Zoning will be delayed. Will also have hearings on Group Homes, Liquor Tasting, and Verona Estates development
• Mayor's Town Meeting for the east side of Centennial will be on May 12^th at City Council Chambers starting at 6 PM
• Ward 1 will have a meeting on April 28^th at 6:30 PM at Southglenn library
• Ward 2 will have a meeting on May 22^nd at 3 PM at Koelbel library
• City will be spraying again this year for West Nile disease. If citizens have a request for an area to be sprayed, contact John Newhouse, 720-874-6751 or jnewhouse@co.arapahoe.co.us or call Gail Carissimi at 303-734-4567 or gcarissimi@centennialcolorado.com

City of Centennial - Todd Miller

• Bike to Work day will be June 22. Breakfast rest stops will be provided at:

• 32 member HOAs have paid the dues for the year. Approximately 24 still need to be paid
• Ty Henken, former CenCON member from Willow Creek passed away recently
• Since there were no volunteers or nominations from the floor, it was moved by Andrea Suhaka and seconded by Ron Podboy that the current board members be re-elected with the exception that Jim Levy replace Ron Weidmann, who decided not to stay in the Vice President - Plans position. Approval was unanimous. Officers are: Cathy Noon - Pres., Michael Kirrane - Vice Pres. - Membership, Jim Levy - Vice Pres. - Plans, Gerry Cummins - Treas., Frank Green - Sec.
• Senate Bill 100 is in Conference Committee. Comments should be sent to the Governor and to:

• Orten & Hindman and CAI and a 3^rd group are not in support of the bill. Officer voting by secret ballot & liens and legal fees are the biggest hang-ups at this time
• A summary of the City's new, proposed Design Standards was discussed. Tim Gelston will provide a formal presentation at City Council Chambers on May 4th at 7:00 pm. All CenCON members are invited.

- Treasurer - Gerry Cummins

• Last month's report for closing balance of Checking was incorrect. Closing balance should have been $514.43. All other numbers correct

• Moved by Jim Levy and seconded by Andrea Suhaka that the March 2005 minutes be approved as written. Approval was unanimous

• Ms. Andrea Suhaka, Mr. Todd Miller, & Ms. Nancy Reubert left the CenCON meeting and did not participate in any discussion of the developer plans or comments

• Two new developer plans (one for unincorporated county) were received. Copies of the detailed comments will be sent to all CenCON members as usual

- Membership - Michael Kirrane

• There are no new members

Next CenCON meeting is May 23, 2005 at the Library Administration Building, at 6:45 PM

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