May 2026

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2026

PLPOA MONTHLY BOARD MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT PLPOA MONTHLY BOARD MEETINGS ARE NOW HELD ON THE SECOND TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH AT 6:00 PM.

NEXT MEETING: TUESDAY, MAY 12, 2026 6:00 PM IN PERSON & ON ZOOM

📍 LOCATION: VISTA CONFERENCE ROOM, 230 PORT AVE

🕠 EXECUTIVE SESSION: 5:30 PM (PRIVATE) 🕕 PUBLIC BOARD MEETING: 6:00 PM

REGULAR MEETING ZOOM LINK

AGENDA MINUTES BOARD ANNOUNCEMENT

CAPITAL PROJECT PROPOPSED PLAN AND INFOMATIONAL MEETING The PLPOA Board has been working closely with each committee to better understand the needs and priorities of our community. A final draft—pending Board approval—of a three-year, 10-project capital plan has been developed.

The Board will be presenting this plan to the ownership, along with an overview of the process used to shape and prioritize these projects moving forward.

We will also be taking this opportunity to invite owners to get involved by applying to serve on one of our committees: Environmental Control Committee Lakes and Fisheries Committee Finance Advisory Committee Recreation Center Committee Parks, Trails & Outdoor Recreation Committee Community Garden Committee PLPOA Youth Sports & Activities Committee Your participation is encouraged and valued as we continue planning for the future of our community.

MEETING TIME: MONDAY, MAY 4, 2026 5:30 PM IN PERSON

📍 LOCATION: VISTA CONFERENCE ROOM, 230 PORT AVE

GENERAL MANAGER Latest Announcements and Updates PLPOA Audit Report

PLPOA The audit of the 2025 financials was Board completed and presented a draft to the Board during their April regular Appoints New meeting. McMahan and Associates ECC Member conducted the annual audit. Their The PLPOA Board of Directors approved the appointment of Michael Crowe to the Environmental Control Committee.

Michael is a retired architect bringing a lot of knowledge and experience to the committee. We welcome Michael to the ECC team.

report stated that all appropriate accounting policies were in place, there were not any significant audit findings and there were no necessary recommendations for improvement.

The financial statements were free from material misstatement. The Board approved the draft audit report. A copy of the approved audit report will be posted on the website for owner review. A job well done goes to Heather Lundy, Comptroller, for her excellent work on the financials throughout the year.

PLPOA BOARD MEMBER VACANCIES Three Board positions will be open at the upcoming Annual Meeting. Current Board members may run again, and any PLPOA property owner in good standing is eligible to run.

To be considered, interested owners must submit: A completed application A resume A petition sheet Deadline to apply: May 11 Per the Bylaws (Article V, Section 3), Board members serve three-year terms.

Board Members are expected to: Attend monthly meetings (held the second Tuesday of each month), in person or remotely Participate in additional meetings as needed Understand PLPOA’s governing documents and operations Uphold fiduciary responsibilities and make sound, community-focused decisions Application packets are available on the PLPOA website under “Learning About PLPOA.” or via the QR code above.

Important dates: Candidates Forum (required): June 23 Annual Meeting: July 25 Completed application packets can be submitted: In person: 230 Port Ave By email: plpoa@plpoa.com

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PAGOSA LAKES MODEL AIRPLANE CLUB

The Pagosa Lakes Model Airplane Club meets behind the administrative building on 230 Port Ave. They have a runway and tables for the planes. Check out the photos of some of their fun. If you are interested in becoming involved in the club, contact Pat at 970-946-6055.

50 year throw back

An impressive early spring catch from Hatcher in March, brought in

by Chris Kaufman.

Property & Environment Staff Replace Rec Center Deck The deck outside of the pool area is being replaced due to the poor condition of the existing one. The Reserve Study identified the deck being replaced in 2026. The 2026 budget contains $29,765 per the Reserve Study for replacement.

Important Payment Reminder

Pagosa Lakes Property Owners Association PAYMENT REMINDER NOTICE

Your Property Owners Assessment dues payment is due on: MAY 1st (not postmarked — due!)

To avoid late fees, please ensure your payment is received on or before the due date.

Please refer to the following pages for detailed payment options and instructions. If you have any questions regarding your account or payment methods, please contact the PLPOA office.

Important Payment Reminder

Pagosa Lakes Property Owners Association PAYMENT OPTIONS

Mail or Drop Off Check

230 Port Ave, Pagosa Springs, CO 81147

Mail to Lockbox Use the return envelope included with your statement

Pay by Phone Call 970-731-5365 ext. 212 or 211

(Bank processing fees apply for credit/debit card payments)

Online Payment

Pay through your Owner Portal

(See following pages for instructions)

ONLINE Payments for Your 2026 PLPOA Dues How to Access the Owner’s Portal •

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Go to plpoa.com and click “Owners Portal / Make a Payment” in the top right corner of the page (desktop view), OR Go directly to: portal.plpoa.com

If you do not have your login information, email jenp@plpoa.com with: • Your full name • Your PLPOA property address We will get you set up.

Please note: Attempting to request portal setup or retrieve forgotten passwords through the website is not always user-friendly. Emailing directly is typically a much faster and smoother process.

Important Note About 2026 Auto-Draft Setting up Auto-Draft now will not pull your 2026 assessment.

If you enroll in Auto-Draft at this point, it will apply to your 2027 assessment and future years.

Auto-drafts are processed once per year on February 2nd.

You may: Make a one-time payment for 2026, and Set up Auto-Draft for future years through the Owner’s Portal.

If you own multiple properties: • Payments must be set up separately for each property.

• If properties are under the same name and linked, they can be managed within the same Owner’s Portal login.

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Important Dates to Remember • •

The annual assessment is posted to your account around January 25th each year.

Payment must be received by May 1st to avoid late fees.

Make a One-Time Payment for 2026 1. From the Home or Payment tab, click “Make a Payment.”

2. Under Payment Type, select “One-Time Payment.”

3. Choose Credit Card or Bank Account, then follow the prompts.

Processing Fees: • Credit Card: 2.99% processing fee • Bank Account (ACH): $1.99 flat transaction fee • To avoid fees: Mail or drop off a check or cash at: 230 Port Ave., Pagosa Springs, CO 81147 (You may also use the drop box address listed on your tearaway invoice.)

Setting Up Annual Auto-Draft (Applies to 2027 and future years — see disclaimer above) Set it once and you’re done — your annual assessment will automatically draft each February. How to Enroll: 1. Log in at portal.plpoa.com 2. From the Home tab, your account balance appears at the top of the screen.

3. Under your balance, locate Auto-Draft: NOT ENROLLED and click the pencil icon to edit.

4. Follow the prompts to enroll.

5. Your payment will automatically draft on February 2nd each year.

Good to Know:

✔ Auto-Draft applies to annual assessments only. ✖ It will not automatically pay other charges on your account.

Option 2: Combine Auto-Draft with Monthly Installments If you prefer to spread payments throughout the year, you can build credit on your account monthly.

When February arrives, Auto-Draft will pull only the remaining balance of your annual assessment.

Step 1: Enroll in Annual Auto-Draft (see instructions above).

Step 2: Set Up a Recurring Monthly Payment: 1. Click “Make a Payment.”

2. Under Payment Type, select “Recurring Payment.”

3. Under Payment Method, choose: o Credit Card (2.99% processing fee), or o Bank Account ($1.99 processing fee).

4. Select “Pay Other Amount.”

5. Choose your Start Date.

6. Choose your Payment Frequency.

Example: If you set up $25 per month starting in March, you will gradually build credit on your account throughout the year.

When February 2nd arrives, your Auto-Draft will pull only the remaining balance owed.

☎ Need Help?

If this process feels cumbersome but you like the idea of paying a little each month, we’re happy to walk you through it. � Call us at 970-731-5635 ext. 210

Brush Collection Area to Open Wednesday, April 8th

La Plata Electric Planning Utility work in Lake Forest Estates

We plan to open the brush collection area at the Maintenance building property (360 Sam Houston Blvd) on Wednesday April 8th for the season.

Regular open hours will be Wednesday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturdays 8 a.m. till noon. We accept brush and limbs up to 8 inches in diameter. The brush collection area is closed Mondays and Tuesdays for chipping operations. No pine needles or grass clippings accepted. Please make sure to sign in at the kiosk before dropping off material. We are planning to be available at the site on Thursday mornings from 8 a.m. till 9 a.m. with the tractor to load wood chip mulch into trucks and trailers.

The LPEA will be working to replace 40year-old underground utilities in parts of the Lake Forest Estates subdivision this spring and summer. Work will begin with trenching and installing new electric lines and conduit primarily in greenbelt utility corridors behind homes on Dutton Dr (canyon side), and near Arrowhead Dr, Periwinkle Dr (along the National Forest fence) and up into the Stevens Circle and Martinez Place neighborhoods.

The project is anticipated to last 4 to 5 months and is expected to improve electric service and reliability for the long-term in these neighborhoods.

Property and Environment

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Wildfire- Defensible Space Information The dry, warm winter has many owners concerned about Wildfire Adapted Partnership will be offering a chipper potential wildfires in our region this spring and summer. You rebate program this year and some cost assistance funding can find important information from Colorado State Forest is available for qualifying residents. Check out the WAP Service about creating defensible space around your home website for more information. and property on our website, PLPOA.com, under the “Living in PLPOA” tab on the home page.

The Association is trying to do our part as well to assist owners with wildfire preparedness by providing a free Additionally, current fire information can be found on the brush and limb drop-off facility for owners doing wildfire Archuleta County Sheriff’s Emergency Operations website fuel mitigation work on their property; continued aggressive including updates and information on area wildfires, any fuel reduction work in our greenbelts; and providing timely updates or implementations of local fire restrictions, and a tree removal permits for owners removing trees around link to sign up to the Nixle Emergency notification system their home and property. Keep in mind that you do not where you can sign up to be notified via text messages of need a permit to remove Gamble Oak (oak brush) or any emergency situations in your neighborhood or Juniper trees of any diameter on your property, those can community. be removed at any time without a permit. And only trees larger than 3 inches in diameter at chest height of other The Association is planning to host a defensible space species need a permit to be removed. workshop for interested owners in conjunction with Wildfire Adapted Partnership (WAP) later this month, stay tuned for announcements on the exact time and place..

SEASONAL HELP WANTED

The Department of Property and Environment is seeking part time help this spring and summer to assist with lawn and grounds work, parks and open space maintenance, lake and fishing related improvements etc. Hours can be flexible.

Starting wage is $20/hr. Please contact Larry Lynch, DPE Manager if interested or for more information; 970-7315635 ext. #5

April Lakes Report An exceptionally dry and warm winter has resulted in in some concerning lack of snowpack and spring runoff, but the heavy rains from last October helped boost lake levels going into the winter and things have held steady so far. The lakes are generally full or near full spill elevation here in early April and there is some early season water availability from the Dutton pipeline diversion for the time being coming into Hatcher Lake and Stevens Reservoir, but it is anticipated that water source will be very limited this year.

Boating season came a little early this year and owners have been enjoying some nice spring days on the water these past few weeks. Spring can be a little tricky with wind, afternoons especially. If you see white caps on the water, it’s probably time to come off the lake. Colorado State law requires all boaters to have a life jacket in the vessel (or on The lakes were recently stocked with several thousand top of the Stand-up paddle board) for each boat occupant, pounds of 12-16 inch rainbow trout and the fishing has been and kids 12 and under must be wearing a life vest at all times excellent. Water temps in early April are in the upper 50’s while out on the lake. and trout are active. The bass and crappie have also been active these past few weeks with some exceptional bass We know many of our owners are looking forward to a fun fishing near the dams and anywhere cover or structure spring of fishing and boating opportunities. exists, bass are in the spring spawn period. Keep in mind that Fishing permits and annual boat registration decals are beginning April 15th all bass must be returned to the water, available at the Recreation Center or at the Administration and this remains in effect till June 15th to help protect them offices in Vista. during spawning season.

PINE NEEDLE

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CLICK HERE TO REQUEST A PICK UP We’re taking the reins back this year: Pine Needle Pick-Up Guidelines Pick-ups are scheduled on a weekly cycle WITH THE 1ST pick up schedule to start MAY 6th: Any requests submitted by 5:00 PM on Monday will be included in that week’s route, beginning Wednesday.

Requests submitted Tuesday through the following Monday will be scheduled for the next week’s pick-up.

Important Reminders: Plastic bags will not be collected.

Only recyclable paper bags—available locally at Ace—will be accepted.

Each property is allotted 20 bags per year at no cost.

After the initial 20 bags, additional pick-ups will still be scheduled at a rate of $4.25 per bag.

Sustainability Effort: We’re proud to share that collected pine needles will not be sent to the landfill. Instead, they will be repurposed locally for composting and soil production, supporting area farms and sustainable practices.

Defensible Space Workshop Sponsored by PLPOA and Wildfire Adapted Partnership Wednesday May 6 at 5:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m.

Pagosa Lakes Clubhouse Two short Wildfire Videos A discussion about Ignition Zones and Creating Defensible Space around your home and property CSFS Guidelines for Defensible Space Insurance Chipper Rebate Program Forest Health PLPOA Efforts Association Brush Collection Area Pine Needle Pick-up Program Greenbelt Thinning Projects Summary 2022-2026 Timely, staff approved Tree Removal Permits Forest Service Pagosa District – Brockover Prescribed Burn Spring 2026 Oak Fire- 2025 discussion Mountain Pine Beetle Drinks and Snacks Provided

Gene Tautges, President/Chairman Alex Boehmer, Vice President/Treasurer Bill Hudson, Secretary

Glenn Walsh, Director Bruce Jones, Director

MEMORANDUM TO:

Josh Pike

FROM:

Justin O. Ramsey, PE

CC:

Andrew Connor, Cyndi Foster, Justin Stone, Renee Lewis

DATE:

April 22, 2026

RE:

Drought Update

Below is the PAWSD Drought Stage Trigger worksheet.

Pagosa Area Water and Sanitation District Drought Stage Trigger Points Data Entry Sheet Today's Date

:

4/20/2026

Date of SWE at 0" Four Mile Call:

: :

4/22/2026 NA

Early Drought Stage

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Stage 1

On April 22nd the Snow Water Equivalency (SWE) dropped to 0 inches, the median SWE on this day is 30.6”. Due to the SWE the District is now in a Drought Stage 1 watering schedule. Stage 1 limits irrigation between the hours of 6:00 PM and 9:00 AM and a tier rate multiplier will be applied to flows above 5,000 gallons of water per billing cycle for residential users.

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Vouchers for this year's Big Spring Clean will be available starting Monday, April 27, 2026, and continuing throughout the month of May. Residents can pick up a voucher at Town Hall, PLPOA, or Archuleta County Road & Bridge on Highway 84.

Vouchers are valid from May 1–31, 2026, and entitle each address to one free visit to the landfill. Please note the following details and Capacity: Valid for one truck or trailer load (not to exceed one ton).

Excluded Items: Appliances, electronics, hazardous household waste, tires, vehicles, batteries of any kind, mattresses, or other hazardous materials.

Location: Remit at the County Landfill, located at 9179 County Road 500.

Hours of Operation: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m., and Saturday, 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.

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