Druid Hills HOA Florissant Colorado Official Homeowners Association for Druid Hills
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Druid Hills Subdivision. There is big trouble brewing with the Druid Hills Property Owners Association (DHPOA). ”The way I see it”. Group members want to come down on their neighbors with vicious intent in order to cause an unfriendly atmosphere. And clean up the neighborhood. My first experience with living in the Druid Hills was People lived simply, safely, minding there own business taking care of the land and enjoying the abundant wildlife that resided here. Moreover, not dealing with a group calling code enforcement. On people that have antique cars and live in single story dwelling. That are not up to the groups standards of living, persistently were,“ attacking anyone’s character”, speaking for myself.
I have seen, noticed, and observed people leaving our subdivision. Harassed “from my point of view” by this group that overstepped their boundaries of human decency . In order to rid the subdivision of the working class, and bring in a retired community(more money more prestige), that really wants a gated community”. Fortunately, we are not a gated community, with Condo’s where people have well manicured lawns, maintained sidewalks, everyone has huge homes that bring property values up. And neighbors compete with each other for prestigious values like in the city.
Moreover, “The DHPOA was formed without the consent, expressed desire, or recorded vote of any type. Of the then property owners of the Druid Hills”. THE majority of owners is required by the original covenants. This was a quote from one of the original members that later resigned. Disgusted of what this “association” had become. Our covenants that ran with the land for 30 years gave us the option to form an association. If the majority 2/3 wished to, the intention or imagined plan in forming an association was for the betterment of all. Having the freedom, and prosperity, to enjoy life with family and friends here in the Druid Hills Subdivision.
Nevertheless, the DHPOA sent letters to property owners in the Druid Hills Subdivision. Demanding they pay their dues. In the beginning the association threatened with liens if members did not pay, which is a form of bullying. “in my opinion”. Subsequently, in the DHPOA newsletter. Their attorney stated, “nobody can be forced to join their association” because of the 13 amendment. Which has to do with slavery and peoples rights to choose. Therefore, it is our constitutional right as property owners to choose or decide about joining an association, pay voluntary dues, or become governed by any group that imposes their laws. Or does not abide by the rules or their own by-laws and in non-compliance with the Secretary of State.
For these reasons, the DHPOA (group) was suspended by the Secretary of State (SOS) in 1997 and dissolved by the SOS from June 1, 1998 to April 11, 2002, while they still collected dues. And they rewrote our covenants in 2001, that are in effect to run with the land for 30 years. Changing our covenants to their advantage, but it did not pass. Business as usual. * Please check the SOS site http://www.sos.state.co.us, under their name DHPOA, click “documents and history”. To check out and confirm their dissolved corporation numerous times. To amend their actions, they later said, in their newsletter that they did not have to account to anybody. I am finding their conduct, attitude, and their nerve to conduct business as they wish, appalling” if you ask me”.
A letter was sent out to members of the Druid Hills in 2001 from a board member asking them not to vote if they opposed the DHPOA. To rewrite of our covenants, which caused the previous letter” I “sent out asking them to vote and oppose the covenant rewrite ; therefore, making the rewrite of our covenants unopposed by people not voting, and anybody who tried to oppose them suffered their wrath, unfortunately.
In my opinion, this group initiates the falsification, hate and corruption against neighbors. These are not “unfounded allegations” but real occurrences well-founded, relentless discussions about how they are going to go after people. And “take action “form “patrol committees”. Which are surprisingly not documented within the minutes of their meetings, but discussed at their meeting nonetheless against all the neighbors they do not like or want to come after for their own personal agenda. Actually, confirmed at their annual meeting in 2015. Quote “We got rid of her”.
Furthermore, adding to the fire a former board member brought up “ an ongoing problem”, attacking his neighbor’s character, he obviously did not like. Complained on his neighbors relentlessly, ever since he moved into our quiet neighborhood. Surprisingly, his group suggested forming a committee, having a “plan of action” against this person, having neighborhood patrols.
The prevalent dark atmosphere around the DHPOA was disturbing. when they presented this flyer for their Town Meeting,” Our very special thanks to the Woodland Police Department for being present and assisting our meeting”. “We can not tolerate outbursts, profanity nor are we here to attack anyone’s character”. Subsequently, what caused their paranoia was what happened at the previous meeting in 2006, a definite plan to dissolve their association backfired when everyone started arguing, yelling, and someone was catching all this on video tape of the meeting, which caused utter chaos. he DHPOA denied everything.
Subsequently, the most disturbing point of their discussion at that meeting was their persistent intent to increase dues so they could “fight their legal battles” the “losers will pay”. Open a reserve bank account just for that purpose, all members joined in saying our dues are too low. The president suggested “we want our property values to stay high”, “we do not want trash in our neighborhood,” he whispered, actually, I did not know if he was talking about actual trash, people, or both. The former POA President is always talking about property values, like he is the only person who bought land here in the Druid Hills, actually our homes are valued in comparison to other properties of equal size, nothing to do with smaller homes already standing.
“It seems to me that” the DHPOA (group) role is basically ruling others, calling code enforcement and relentless intimidation. Threatens our existence in our own subdivision; the years have reflected fraudulent activities, bullying and extortion. getting away with the most horrific offenses against their neighbors. Their perpetual bashing (attacking ones character) and rumors spread to newcomers (retired folk with money). Who do not know about their neighbors in our subdivision. This group caused turmoil in our subdivision and is still getting away with fraud and deception.
