Bowles Metropolitan District

The Board addressed various administrative, managerial, and financial matters. Key topics included a public comment regarding work on Blue Heron pond, and the review and approval of several landscape service proposals, including tree winter watering, additional trash services, roundabout flower planting, retention pond cleaning, and swing set mat installation. The Board received updates on the Streetscape project and discussed future landscape projects, specifically an Integrated Pesticide Management plan. Financial actions included the acceptance of unaudited financial statements and the ratification of prior claims. Additionally, the Board ratified engineering proposals for fencing repairs and title work, and approved a consulting services contract.

The Board discussed various administrative, financial, and operational matters. Key topics included the review of conflict of interest disclosures, public comments regarding dredging projects, and landscape management reports. The Board approved several proposals, including tree winter watering, additional trash services, annual flower planting, retention pond cleaning, and the installation of swing set mats. Furthermore, the Board addressed engineering projects such as fencing repairs, title work for detention pond surveys, and consulting service contracts. Financial statements were accepted, prior claims were ratified, and future initiatives regarding landscape projects and integrated pesticide management were deliberated.

The Board meeting addressed administrative matters, including the approval of the agenda (as amended) and confirmation of required disclosures of potential conflicts of interest. Key managerial items included updates on landscape maintenance, deferring a decision on an infant swing replacement at Sunset Park, and discussing the Streetscape Project which is set to bid in early 2026. The Board approved an agreement and task orders with EcoResource Solutions, Inc. for ecological consulting services and ratified an estimate of $29,400.00 for concrete repairs at Isthmus Park. Station upgrades for the Grant Ranch HOA were approved by selecting Option 1 from Rocky Mountain Pump & Controls, LLC for $23,815.29. Additionally, the Board approved the Property and Liability Coverage renewal for 2026 and the workers' compensation insurance for 2026. Financially, the October 31, 2025 Unaudited Financial Statements were accepted, and prior claims totaling $73,837.67 were ratified. In director matters, the contract for 2026 landscape services was awarded to Sustainable Roots, with a requirement for monthly photo reports.

The Board meeting commenced with the approval of the agenda as amended and a review of the requirements for disclosing potential conflicts of interest, noting that disclosures were filed with the Secretary of State for all directors. Key operational discussions included a general update on landscape matters, where the Board approved not to exceed amounts of $10,000.00 for general clean up and $10,000.00 for pruning, and requested a future proposal regarding increased trash pickup frequency. Updates were provided on the Davey Tree work, including the removal of a fallen tree, and the Streetscape Project, with Phase 2 plans pending HOA comments. The Board approved a proposal from Architerra Group for Construction Administration Services for Phase 1. Engineering matters involved an update on the Stormwater Pond Project, prioritizing Prentice Pond, Ida Pond, and Blue Heron Pond for maintenance. The Board approved three work orders from Flatirons, Inc. for land surveying services related to Improvement Survey Plats at specific locations within the Villages at Raccoon Creek. Financially, the Board accepted the November 30, 2025 Unaudited Financial Statements and ratified the approval of prior claims totaling $124,984.35. In legal matters, the Conservation Trust Fund Resolution was adopted. Finally, the Board directed two directors to work outside of regular meetings to pursue the purchase of up to three water shares that interested parties intend to sell.

The meeting included discussions on island landscaping, drainage study for Blue Heron Pond, and potential cost-sharing for willow removal near the pumphouse. The Board reviewed and approved contract renewals for 2026 services, including those with CliftonLarsonAllen LLP for management, accounting, and payroll, Homestead Painting, LLC for fence repair, and Schilling & Company for the 2025 audit. The revised engagement letter for Icenogle Seaver Pogue, P.C. was acknowledged. The Board conducted a public hearing on the proposed 2026 budget, adopted the budget resolution, and accepted the CLA Cash Access Policy. The Annual Resolution was adopted, and the current slate of officers and regular meeting dates were maintained. Landscape RFP responses were reviewed, and a special Board meeting was scheduled for interviews. Pest and weed control concerns were discussed, and the Board confirmed quorum for the December 9, 2025 meeting.