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Three open Board of Director positions will be chosen for the Indian Hills Water District Board of Directors on May 6th, 2025.

The SDA Board Member Manual is an invaluable resource and reference guide for the statutory responsibilities of the special district Board members. You can download the SDA Board Member Manual from: https://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/html-attachments/s_lg_2021a_02232021_020308_pm_committee_summary/21JtSenLocalHseTran0223AttachE.pdf

While some may believe they can get voted in and install the “Good Ole Boys Club,” there are Colorado State laws that apply to these positions. If you would like to read up on the Colorado Revised Statutes (C.R.S.) concerning Special Districts, please see: https://codes.findlaw.com/co/title-32-special-districts/

The following is an opinion within our community: Any former Indian Hills Water District past board member and past president who was on the prior board over a decade ago, while also perhaps violating the Term Limits of elected office as set forth within the Colorado Constitution and the rights of our Indian Hills residents by choosing not to step down really should reconsider not running for elected board seat. And now, that same past president is running for an open board seat, trying to put the “Good old boys club” in place, him and his close friends to control the board vote, versus having informed qualified independent board members working for the best interests of our community.

We don’t need any “Good Ole Boys Club” in elected office controlling the special district in our community known as Indian Hills Water District.

VOTE: NO – for the “Good Ole Boys Club”.

https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-for-our-wendy-and-her-battle-against-cancer

“To know her, is to love her.” No truer words have been spoken when referring to Wendy Coyle, also known as Wendalina, Wen, Wendell, Wendy the great, Wendal Axelrod and of course, Mommay. She has a personality so grand, you can’t help but be drawn to her presence. She has a smile so beautiful, it will bring a levity to even the darkest scenarios. She is the most genuinely compassionate person we’ve ever known and is therefore, the glue that holds her family and friends together. While I could go on and on, what really needs to be addressed is that this beautiful soul is suffering and needs our help. Wendy has been courageously fighting non-small cell carcinoma for over a year and a half and has until recently, been “prevailing” the only way one can with a terminal illness. While we remain hopeful, her options have become very limited and the prognosis is sadly, quite bleak to say the least. She has endured over 25 rounds of chemotherapy, immunotherapy and countless radiation treatments. Unfortunately at this point, a clinical trial is the final option on the table. So here we are. To say we feel helpless watching her fight would be an understatement and while we can’t change her diagnosis, I’m hopeful we can relieve the burden of her financial stress. As you can imagine, the medical bills have been piling up over this past year after weekly hospital visits. If you have anything to spare, we would love nothing more than to take the financial burden off of her plate and let her focus solely on her health and comfort. Thank you, SO VERY MUCH, in advance and let’s go Wendell.

From 11 am – 1 pm at the INDIAN HILLS FIRE STATION – 4476 PARMALEE GULCH ROAD, INDIAN HILLS CO 80454

Hang out with your neighbors and your local firefighters!

Enjoy barbecue, root beer floats, fire truck tours for kids, wildfire risk reduction information, and home assessment sign-ups!

All are welcome to this free event hosted by Indian Hills Fire-Rescue and Fire Boots.

WINTER STORM WATCH

ISSUED: 2:30 PM FEB. 8, 2024 – NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE

…WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT…

* WHAT…Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches with locally higher amounts up to 12 inches possible. This includes the Front Range Foothills, Palmer Divide, Urban Corridor and adjacent plains.
* WHERE…Portions of central, north central, and northeast Colorado.

* WHEN…From Friday afternoon through late Saturday night.

* IMPACTS…Travel could be very difficult. Be prepared for snowpacked and icy roads.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…There is quite a bit of uncertainty in the models on where the heavier snowfall will occur. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

https://www.wunderground.com/severe/us/co/indian-hills/KCOINDIA2

IHIA Members – 5 IHIA Board Seats are open for your nominations, including self-nomination. Please print the attached nomination form and make sure IHIA gets it before Tuesday, January 22, 2024.

The 2024 Board of Directors Annual Election season is upon us, and IHIA is now accepting nominations for IHIA Board Member CANDIDATES for 2024.

Each year, IHIA members elect (3) directors for a 3-year term to its 9-member board. The 2024 Board of Directors (BOD) election, due to board member resignations in 2023, will have additional positions for (1) a one-year term and (1) a two-year term.

BOARD MEMBER RESPONSIBILITIES

· Fiduciary Duties as Board members.

· Adherence with the IHIA Bylaws and Articles of Incorporation, including amendments. Link/References provided below.

· Adherence with the Colorado Revised Statutes Title 7 Articles 121 – 137, also known as the Colorado Revised Nonprofit Corporation Act. Link/References provided below.

· Organizing and facilitating Community Events and Activities

· Organizing and facilitating Community Events and Activities

· Community Center maintenance, capital improvements, and operations

· Utilizing donations responsibly

· Attending monthly Board of Directors meetings

· Providing a Sense of Community for Indian Hills residents

· Keeping Indian Hills History alive for our Community

If you would like to be a candidate OR would like to nominate another IHIA member to be a candidate for the IHIA 2024 Board of Directors, please fill out the form on the back page and drop it off at the Community Center Drop Box or mail to: IHIA, PO 267, Indian Hills, CO 80454.

Nominations must be received by Tuesday, January 22, 2024. Nominees must be an eligible voting member of IHIA.

If you provide the name(s) of a nominee for a candidate, the BOD will follow up with the potential candidate to determine their willingness to serve and eligibility. Qualifying nominees will be asked to provide a BIO of no more than 200 words.

Your name and/or nominee name(s) will be added to the Ballot if the member requirements of the Candidate/Nominee(s) form are met.

The Ballot and BIOs will then go before the membership via mail, and the membership will vote for (3) 3-year terms, (1) 2-year term, and (1) 1-year term from the Ballot to become new members of the BOD. Ballots will be counted at the Annual Meeting/Chili Dinner on March 9, 2024 at 7:00PM.

Colorado Revised Nonprofit Corporation Act: https://codes.findlaw.com/co/title-7-corporations-and-associations/

Nonprofits and Fiduciary Duties of Board Members (Directors): https://pmillerlawoffice.com/non-profit-and-fiduciary-duties/ AND https://www.cohoalaw.com/governance/fiduciary-duties-of-board-members-an-overview/

Some Colorado nonprofit organizational best practices: https://www.ucdenver.edu/docs/librariesprovider143/cdv-library/colorado-nonprofit-best-practices/pp_secondedition.pdf

IHIA Bylaws: https://indianhillscolorado.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/1992-0201-Amended-Bylaws-adopted_compressed.pdf

IHIA Articles of Incorporation: https://indianhillscolorado.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/IHIA-Articles-of-Incorporation.pdf

IHIA Articles of Incorporation Amendments: https://indianhillscolorado.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/IHIA-Articles-of-Incorporation-amendments-2007.pdf

Indian Hills Improvement Association Bylaws

Indian Hills Improvement Association Articles of Incorporation Amendments approved and filed in 2007, as obtained from https://www.sos.state.co.us/ – The following two amendments were officially added to the IHIA Articles of Incorporation in 2007:

Please add these two amendments to the Indian Hills Improvement Association’s Articles of Incorporation.

a. Said organization is organized exclusively for charitable, religious, educational, and scientific purposes, including, for such purposes, the making of distributions to organizations that qualify as exempt organizations under section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or corresponding section of any future federal tax code.

b. No part of the net earnings of the organization shall inure to the benefit of, or be distributable to its members, trustees, officers, or other private persons, except that the organization shall be authorized and empowered to pay reasonable compensation for services rendered and to make payments and distributions in furtherance of the purposes set forth in the purpose clause hereof. No substantial part of the activities of the organization shall be the carrying on of propaganda, or otherwise attempting to influence legislation, and the organization shall not participate in, or intervene in (including the publishing or distribution of statements) any political campaign on behalf of any candidate for public office. Notwithstanding any other provision of this document, the organization shall not carry on any other activities not permitted to be carried on (a) by an organization exempt from federal income tax under section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or corresponding section of any future federal tax code, or (b) by an organization, contributions to which are deductible under section 170 (c) (2) of the Internal Revenue Code, or corresponding section of any future federal tax code.

Indian Hills Improvement Association Articles of Incorporation, as obtained from https://www.sos.state.co.us/ –