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SEHOA_Agenda May20,2025 (pdf)
DownloadPond Transparency Letter 050625 (pdf)
DownloadThe Budget and Annual Meetings were held at Niwot Hall on March 27, 2025. Of the 89 lots in Somerset Estates, 80 were represented in person or by proxy. The 2025 budget proposed by the board was ratified by a vote of 57 to approve and 23 to disapprove. (Note: The budget is ratified unless a majority of all homeowners, which is 45 homeowners, vote to disapprove the budget). The approved budget is posted below and includes a dues increase to $900 per quarter effective April 1, 2025.
The minutes for the March 26, 2024 Annual Meeting were approved and will be posted below soon.
Six candidates stood for election for three board positions: Astrid Kirschenbaum, Herb McPherson, Lisa Smith, Mike Stears, Ron Budacz, and Steve Flannery. Because this was a contested election, the vote was held by secret paper ballot. After counting by three volunteers, Astrid Kirschenbaum, Lisa Smith, and Steve Flannery were announced as elected. Details will be in the draft minutes of the meeting, available soon. Thank you to everyone that ran for the board!
In this issue:
Annual Meeting on March 27 Agenda and Process
Invoice for April 1 Assessment
Follow-up Information from Experts - Lyons Gaddis Memo on Somerset Estates Water Infrastructure Issues (article not posted)
Additional Information on the SEHOA Water Infrastructure
Is the Aspen Reserve Analysis Reliable?
Upcoming Events at a Glance
What's Up #105: March 23, 2025 (pdf)
DownloadWe have received planting plans from the landscape architect for the two entrances to Somerset Estates. A simple functional light is ready for installation for the median at Hwy 52. The plan is to finish these projects in spring 2025. So far, the stucco behind the letters on the monuments at Hwy 52 and Longview Dr has been replaced, the letters polished, the lighting above the lettering replaced, and the top of the monuments sealed to prevent further damage. Lights have been added to the trees in the median. Please click on the links below for an idea of how it will look. Homeowner input can be sent to info@somersestates-hoa.com.
Somerset Estates is a premier subdivision comprised of 89 custom homes in Niwot, Colorado. Built on a small hill adjacent to open space with extensive trails, Somerset Estates offers forever views of the Flatirons and snow capped Rocky Mountains. While maintaining a rural feel, the neighborhood is within walking distance to award-winning Niwot schools and charming downtown Niwot with easy access to Denver, Boulder, and Longmont. Our community welcomes homeowners and guests from all over to enjoy some of the most spectacular scenery and hospitality in the Front Range.
The Somerset Estates subdivision was created in the 1980's and 1990's and was sold as custom home lots so every home is unique. This beautiful neighborhood includes about 14 acres of common areas that add to the uniqueness of this community. Along with the mature landscaping on individual home lots, the common areas include majestic trees, grass areas, flower beds, and water features. A community swim and tennis club is available to all homeowners as a separate membership (see SSTC tab).
**Left Hand Courier** Paper copies of our local news source are only produced once a month, but weekly editions are available online. [To subscribe, visit their website or click here](https://www.lhvc.com). [Niwot Community Associations](https://niwot.com/discover/associations) We are fortunate to live in a warm and inviting community. [Click here to explore our many neighborhood associations.](https://niwot.com/discover/associations)
We are here to help. We welcome your input as we continue to manage a premier community here in the Front Range.
For property management matters, contact:
Allan R. Orendorff, CMCA, AMS
Trio Property Management
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