FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Below are some common questions and answers about Weatherstone.

NOTE: This page is still a work-in-progress. Check back often as more answers will be posted. Last updated on October 23, 2007.

General

Why do we have or need a separate Weatherstone Homeowners Association?
Where does our money go? What is the budget?
Who’s on the Board of Directors and what do they do? How often do they meet?
What are block captains?
What is the purpose of the management firm that we use?
What and where are the “common areas” in the Weatherstone development?
Why don’t we have a gated community?
Why can’t we get mail delivered to our houses?
What is the snow plowing/removal policy for Weatherstone?

Pool

What are the details about the pool's operations?
Will there be a lifeguard?
What if something happens (accident, vandalism, etc…)?
Will there be separate scheduled times for families with kids and for adults to swim?
How are the seasonal operating costs going to be covered? Is that coming out of our dues?
Will there be controlled access to the pool?
What kind of liability insurance covers the pool?
Will there be a curfew or age limit for use without parental supervision?
Can we drink beer at the pool or bring coolers or food?
What happens if people break the rules? What will be done to enforce rules?

Other

How can I become more involved in our community?

Answers to General Questions

1-Q: Why do we have or need a separate Weatherstone Homeowners Association?

1-A: Primarily to provide greater control, community cohesiveness, and to maintain and regulate the pool.

2-Q: Where does our money go? What is the budget?

2-A: All homeowners are provided with an annual budget prior to the last meeting of the calendar year, which is where the budget is approved. For the current Weatherstone financials go to the Documents page.

3-Q: Who’s on the Board of Directors and what do they do? How often do they meet?

3-A: The Board of Directors (BOD) is the primary decision making body of the Weatherstone HOA. The BOD is composed of five people in accordance with the Association's Articles. They are elected each year and make/delegate decisions and processes in the best interest of the community. They typically meet once-a-month and all meetings are open to the public.

4-Q: What are block captains?

4-A: To keep the community more informed and to help plan community events, the Board has formed a Social Committee, which is made up of a person from each block within the community (Block Captain). In some cases there will be more than one person representing a large block and a few smaller blocks may be combined. This committee is comprised of Community members who have volunteered via Community meetings. The function of the Block Captains/Social Committee includes, but is not limited to:

	Help keep our Weatherstone database current by collecting information about new residents, births etc.
	Help keep residents informed of upcoming Weatherstone events.
	Plan Community-wide social events, including pool parties, BBQ’s, golf outings and holiday functions.
	Compile lists for babysitters, dogsitters, lawn mowers and trades people

5-Q: What is the purpose of the management firm that we use?

5-A: To provide an unbiased management of the community. They levy and collect dues, request bids, as necessary, distribute notices and newsletters, pay bills, and answer homeowners questions.

6-Q: What and where are the “common areas” in the Weatherstone development?

6-A: The common areas include the grassy and landscaped areas along Weathersfield and Stone Mountain. Note: Snow removal for common areas is only on the sidewalks. Douglas County is responsible for all street snow removal within Weatherstone.

7-Q: Why don’t we have a gated community?

7-A: In order for Weatherstone to be a gated community, the homeowners and the HOA would need to own the streets, which would make us responsible for not only maintenance, repair, snow removal, etc. but we would also be responsible for the costs associated with installing and maintaining the gates/guards/security system. To do so would make dues in the approximate vicinity of $160 per month per homeowner.

8-Q: Why can’t we get mail delivered to our houses?

8-A: Mail delivery is regulated by the Postmaster. We have no control over this.

9-Q: What is the snow plowing/removal policy for Weatherstone?

9-A: Weatherstone contracts with various companies to complete the snow removal for the common area sidewalks. Douglas County is in charge of the maintenance and removal of snow on the streets in Weatherstone. If homeowners are interested in having our streets plowed privately, please attend the next meeting, indicate your interest and we can then estimate the increase in dues it would take to maintain a policy of that nature.

Answers to Pool Questions

1-Q: What are the details about the pool's operations?

1-A: This information can be found on the Pool page.

2-Q: Will there be a lifeguard?

2-A: No.

3-Q: What if something happens (accident, vandalism, etc…)?

3-A: Our association has taken out an insurance policy that covers liability and facility insurance.

4-Q: Will there be separate scheduled times for families with kids and for adults to swim?

4-A: No.

5-Q: How are the seasonal operating costs going to be covered? Is that coming out of our dues?

5-A: Seasonal operating costs will come out of our dues. For more detailed financial information go to the Documents page.

6-Q: Will there be controlled access to the pool?

6-A: Yes. The entire pool is gated and access can only be gained via a key. Each household will be issued one non-duplicable key. Please be careful with your key, if it is lost or stolen, the replacement charge to the household is $25.00. This will be charged to your assessment account. The Board has set this charge to help prevent fraud.

7-Q: What kind of liability insurance covers the pool?

7-A: Weatherstone at Highlands Ranch has a complete insurance policy for the pool including full coverage for liability and comprehensive.

8-Q: Will there be a curfew or age limit for use without parental supervision?

8-A: All children under the age of 12 must be supervised by an adult 18 years of age or older. Children can be in the pool area during normal operational hours.

9-Q: Can we drink beer at the pool or bring coolers or food?

9-A: Yes. All residents can bring beverages and food to the facility. We ask that there are NO glass containers around the pool area.

10-Q: What happens if people break the rules? What will be done to enforce rules?

10-A: The Board of Directors are currently looking into this issue.

Answers to Other Questions

1-Q: How can I become more involved in our community?

1-A: There are several ways that you can become involved. The most important is to attend the quarterly Association Meeting. Look on the Events page for time and location. You can also indicate an interest to be on a committee such as Block Captain/Social, landscaping, pool, or anything else that comes up. To indicate interested send contact someone on the Board of Directors or Block Captains. Contact information is on the Contacts page.