March 9, 2026
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Red Rock Ranch HOA Meeting Minutes March 9, 2026
Meeting held virtually via Zoom.
Presiding: President Beth Lonnquist. Board members present: Vice President Craig Williams, Treasurer Bill Griffith, Secretary Amber Dern, ACC Chairman Scott Miller, Director Laura Quinlan, Director Kevin Guy. A quorum was present.
Lot owners in attendance: Ketch Nowacki, Sally O’Brian, and Janet Geise.
The meeting was called to order at approximately 7:00pm
Architectural Control Committee: No new requests.
Meeting Minutes: HOA Board meeting minutes for February were presented for approval. A motion to approve was made by Director Laura Quinlan, seconded by Vice President Craig Williams. The motion passed unanimously.
Treasurer Report: The March Treasurer’s report was presented by Treasurer Bill Griffith. The beginning balance was $3,108.57. Expenses were $55.00 in NEPCO Dues, $200.00 for attorney fees, $246.00 for Insurance Premiums, and $10.00 to Cyber Basement for a grand total of $511.00. Bank Interest for the month was $0.02. The ending balance on the account was $2,597.59. Total Firewise funds are $319.27. Legal expenses for the year to date are $997.00. Total legal costs remaining to be paid are just under $10,000.00. Insurance expenses for the year to date are $738.00. Total contributions for 2026 are $2,000.00 from 8 members. All 8 members contributed above the suggested $75.00 amount. Total ACC fees for 2026 are $25.00. A motion to approve the report was made by Director Kevin Guy and seconded by Director Quinlan. The motion passed unanimously.
Old Business
Website: Director Guy continues work on setting up Venmo for contributions.
Firewise: ACC Chairman Scott Miller reported the Fire Department will release the list of dates and times for Firewise chipping later this month.
Forest View Acres Water District: Next meeting March 25, 2026.
Lawsuit: Nothing new to report. Trial dates are set for April 20-22, 2026.
New Business
Newsletter: President Lonnquist presented the 2026 member newsletter and asked for a motion to approve the contents, pending the addition of the Venmo QR code and Director Griffith’s updates to the donor lists. As a cost saving measure the HOA will not print and mail the newsletter this year. A postcard will be mailed to each member containing notice of the April member meeting, the Venmo QR code, and instructions on where to access the newsletter. The newsletter will be posted on the RRR HOA website and emailed to homeowners who have opted in to receive email communications. A motion to approve the newsletter, pending the
proposed changes, and the postcard mailing was made by Director Guy and seconded by Director Miller. The motion passed unanimously.
Red Rock Acres Update: The development has changed its name from Red Rock Acres to Crossing at Monument Creek. It is a dense urban proposal of 75 homes, less than .05 acres, situated within 22-25 acres. Two proposed entrances from the development will directly impact travel in Red Rock Ranch. At a Board meeting last month Palmer Lake Planning Commission determined the development property was eligible for annexation to the city of Palmer Lake. Annexation will be voted on by Palmer Lake residents. El Paso County Planning Commission will hold a hearing on March 19th at 9am about an additional 5 proposed units on 2 1/2 acres that will have possible access driveways from Red Rock Ranch Drive and El Rancho Way/Vista View.
Guests: Ketch Nowacki inquired as to when the January 2026 meeting minutes would be posted on the website. President Lonnquist responded they should be posted in a few weeks.
President Lonnquist asked for a motion to end the board meeting and to enter into an Executive session to discuss recent communication from the HOA’s legal counsel. Director Miller made the motion and was seconded by Director Guy. The motion passed unanimously.
The board meeting was adjourned at 7:12pm.
The Board went into Executive session at 7:13pm.
Topic for discussion was correspondence from the HOA’s lawyer regarding the lawsuit Craig Pryor vs RRR HOA.
Secretary Amber Dern made a motion to adjourn the executive session and was seconded by President Lonnquist. The executive session ended at 8:01pm.
Next Meeting: Member Meeting, April 13, 2026.
February 9, 2026
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Meeting held virtually via Zoom.
Presiding: President Beth Lonnquist. Board Members Present: Vice President Craig Williams, Treasurer Bill Griffith, ACC Chairman Scott Miller, Director Laura Quinlan, Director Kevin Guy, Director Steve Collins. A quorum was present.
Lot owners in attendance: Janet Geise, Ketch Nowacki, Sally O’Brian, and [lot owner name withheld in compliance with address protection statutes].
The meeting was called to order at approximately 7:05pm by President Beth Lonnquist.
Architectural Control Committee: A request was received for a deck expansion and new windows from [name and address withheld in compliance with address protection statutes]. A motion to approve the request was made by ACC Chairman Scott Miller and seconded by Director Steve Collins. The motion passed unanimously.
Meeting Minutes: Meeting minutes for January were presented for approval. A motion to approve was made by Vice President Craig Williams and seconded by Treasurer Bill Griffith. The motion passed unanimously.
Treasurer Report: The January Treasurer’s report was presented by Treasurer Bill Griffith. The beginning balance was $3,104.55. Expenditures were; $246.00 for insurance fees, $500.00 in Insurance premiums, $100.00 for community room rental for the winter social and April member meeting, and $225.00 in NFPA yearly dues. Deposits were $75.00 for ACC requests and $800.00 in contributions. Interest on the account was $0.02. The ending balance was $3,108.57. A motion to approve the report was made by Director Kevin Guy, seconded by Director Miller. The motion passed unanimously.
Director Griffith presented the Annual Budget Proposal for 2026. A motion to approve the proposal was made by Director Williams and seconded by Director Collins. The motion passed unanimously.
Discussion was had about setting up an online payment account on the website to better facilitate contribution payments to the HOA. Director Guy will be added as an authorized signer to the ENT account and work in conjunction with Treasurer Griffith to get the account set up. Director Guy will also research platforms and processing fees. A motion to approve setting up the account was made by Director Williams and seconded by Director Collins. The motion passed unanimously.
Old Business
Website: All communication with the Board must be conducted via the website. Any communication directly to Board Member emails will not be considered official communication with the Board. This is a security and insurance issue.
Firewise: Nothing new to report.
Forest View Acres Water District: Next meeting February 25, 2026.
Lawsuit Craig Pryor vs. RRR HOA: Nothing new to report.
Winter Social: Members were informed there has been no summary judgement decision at this time. Funds to pay ongoing legal costs are needed. Payment of dues and a more generous donation to cover current and future legal costs were requested. Handouts for Firewise, Citizen Connect, and Peak Alerts from the Monument Fire Department were distributed.
New Business
Special Meeting Statement: It is the intention of the Board when there is a special meeting to inform members requesting a connection.
Red Rock Acres Development Update: Red Rock Acres is now being called The Crossing at Monument Creek. It is a dense, urban proposal of 75 homes within 22-25 acres. It will have 2 entrances to Red Rock Ranch, one off of Red Rock Ranch Drive and another from El Rancho Way and Vista View.
Guests: Ketch Nowacki inquired about the Zoom meeting policy and Special meetings.
A motion to adjourn was made by Director Guy and seconded by Director Miller. The meeting was adjourned at 7:54pm.
Next Meeting: March 9th, 2026
January 12, 2026
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Red Rock Ranch HOA Meeting Minutes January 12, 2026
Meeting held virtually via Zoom
Presiding: President Beth Lonnquist. Board Members Present: Treasurer Bill Griffith, Secretary Amber Dern, ACC Chairman Scott Miller, Director Laura Quinlan. A quorum was present.
Lot owners in attendance: Janet Geise, Sally O’Brian, Ketch Nowacki, and Craig Pryor.
The meeting was called to order at approximately 7:01pm by President Beth Lonnquist.
Architectural Control Committee: No requests.
Meeting Minutes: Meeting minutes for the November Special Board Meeting were presented for approval. Motion to approve was made by ACC Chairman Scott Miller, seconded by Treasurer Bill Griffith. The motion passed unanimously. Meeting minutes for the December Board Meeting were presented for approval. A motion to approve was made by Director Miller and seconded by Director Laura Quinlan. The motion passed unanimously.
Treasurer Report: The December Treasurer’s report was presented by Treasurer Griffith. The beginning balance was $3,826.52. Expenditures were $214.00 for the PO Box renewal and two payments totaling $508.00 for insurance premiums. The account made $0.03 in interest for an ending balance of $3,104.55. Total annual 2025 bank interest was $1.04. The Firewise funds remaining for the year are $319.27 and will be rolled over to 2026. No change in the reserve CD balance. Legal Expenses to date for 2025 are $37,875.25. Insurance Expenses for 2025 $508.00. Total member contributions for 2025 were $9,750.00 made by 109 people. That is 52.40% of the association members. 48 people contributed more than the suggested $75.00. Total ACC fees for 2025 were $1,404.60. A motion to approve the report was made by Director Quinlan and seconded by Director Miller. The motion passed unanimously. Director Griffith advised the board the 2026 budget and audit will be done in February.
Old Business
Firewise: Director Miller reported the Fire Department will provide people to run the wood chipper so HOA volunteers will not be required. Director Miller will put together a schedule for chipping dates.
Forest View Acres Water District: Next meeting January 28, 2026.
Lawsuit, Craig Pryor vs. RRR HOA: The HOA is awaiting a ruling on the Summary Judgement motion. Trial dates have been moved from February to as of yet determined dates in April.
New Business
Social Meeting: A social is planned for January 31, 2026 from 2-4pm at the Monument Chamber of Commerce.
Annual Picnic: Potential dates for the annual member picnic were discussed and the date of Saturday, August 22nd was selected.
December 8, 2025
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Red Rock Ranch HOA Meeting Minutes December 8, 2025
Meeting held virtually via Zoom
Presiding: President Beth Lonnquist. Board members present: Vice President Craig Williams, Treasurer Bill Griffith, Secretary Amber Dern, ACC Chairman Scott Miller, Director Laura Quinlan, Director Kevin Guy, Director Steve Collins. A quorum was present.
Lot owners in attendance: Janet Geise, Sally O’Brian, Craig Pryor, and Ketch Nowacki.
The meeting was called to order at approximately 7:06pm by President Lonnquist.
Architectural Control Committee: A request for approval of new house paint color submitted by Brad and Becky Moulden of 3890 Sierra Vista Rd in October was revisited. The ACC form was received and ACC Chairman Scott Miller made a motion for approval. The motion was seconded by Director Steve Collins. The motion passed unanimously.
Meeting Minutes: HOA Board meeting minutes for November were presented for approval. A motion for approval was made by Director Miller and seconded by Vice President Craig Williams. The motion passed unanimously.
Treasurer Report: The November Treasurer’s report was presented by Treasurer Bill Griffith. The beginning balance was $3,750.49. Expenses were $99.00 to Moeller Graff for legal fees. Deposits were $75.00 in contributions and $100.00 in ACC request fees. Bank interest for the month was $0.03. The ending balance was $3,826.52. The Reserve CD, cashed out in October, continues to carry a balance of $5.00 to keep it open. There was no change to the Firewise expenses and the balance of that money will be rolled into 2026. Total contributions for 2025 were $9,750.00 with a total of 109 people contributing. Total ACC fees for 2025 were $1,329.60. A motion to approve was made by Director Laura Quinlan and seconded by Director Kevin Guy. The motion passed unanimously.
Old Business
Website: President Lonnquist expressed thanks for posting the last month’s meeting minutes. A discussion was had about posting Board Meeting dates for 2026 to the website. A decision was tabled for a later meeting pending further research. Director Guy will send a list of proposed dates to the board.
Firewise: Director Miller reported Firewise has wrapped up for the year. Director Miller also learned the HOA may not need to provide volunteers to run the chipper next year and an inquiry was sent to the fire department for confirmation. Dates for 2026 will need to be discussed in preparation for signups. Firewise fees have been paid and the HOA has a certificate until November 2026.
Forrest View Acres Water District: Next meeting January 26, 2026
Lawsuit Craig Pryor vs. RRR HOA: No new news on the lawsuit.
New Business
Special Assessment Vote: Director Griffith presented the final tally for the vote: 123 ballots were received, 69 voted Yes and 54 voted No. Not enough total votes were received so a majority was not obtained.
Insurance: President Lonnquist expressed thanks to Secretary Dern for obtaining an insurance provider for the HOA. THe HOA has coverage thru Cincinnati Insurance.
Guests: Ketch Nowacki inquired about terminology contained in email sent by the Board and for clarification on topics in the summary judgement motion. President Lonnquist responded with clarification about the terminology in the email and the summary judgement.
A motion to end the meeting and go into Executive session was made by Director Guy and seconded by Director Miller. The motion was approved unanimously. The meeting went into executive session at 7:21pm.
The topic for Executive session was correspondence with the HOA’s legal council pursuant to the lawsuit Craig Pryor vs. RRR HOA.
A motion to adjourn was made by Director Miller, seconded by President Lonnquist. The motion passed unanimously. Executive session ended at 8:11pm.
Next Meeting: January 12, 2026
