Inside this issue:

- HOA Communication - Meet Your Administrator: Alicia Klausmeier

- Jim's Way - Fall Clean-Up

- On-Street Parking - Selling Your Home in Comstock Village

- Foothills Bluegrass - HOA Annual Meeting

- Biographies of Board Candidates - Maintenance

- Trees and Plants Impeding Sidewalks - Barking Dogs

- Common Area Committee

Upcoming Events:

- Chipping: Week of October 18th - Annual Meeting: October 20th

- Clean-Up Week: Week of October 25th

LETTER FROM THE CVHA PRESIDENT

Do You Live in a Neighborhood?

It's with a humble and grateful heart that I follow Vera Feldman as President of the Comstock Village Homeowners' Association (CVHA). Last June Vera returned to the ranks of the CVHA Board after nearly three years of selfless service to our community. Thank you, Vera, for your leadership and genuine desire to make our neighborhoods a great place to live and grow our families!

As the oncoming CVHA President, I want to start off with a bold personal question: do you know your neighbors? In simplest terms, do you know the name of the folks that live to your left and right, front and back, and across the street? For a lot of you, this is easily answered in the affirmative. For many of you, this question is convicting. And for some of you, this is raising your blood pressure as you dig through your closet for the 1775 "Don't Tread On Me" flag.

But for all of us, the question fundamentally gets at the essence of what we need to live in a true neighborhood- neighbors. I challenge each of us to get to know all of our surrounding neighbors. If you already know your neighbors, pat yourself on the back, but be encouraged to catch up with them when the opportunity knocks.

Being neighbors inherently means that we look out for each other, not down on each other. I know that COVID has done a lot to separate us, but that doesn't mean we should isolate ourselves, either. We may find that our neighbors could use our help. And after helping out our neighbors, we shouldn't be surprised if they are right there to help us when we are in time of need.

We live in a great community, but we can make it better by deliberately getting to know and helping out our neighbors. The CVHA Board is still here to action any concerns or complaints that may be better adjudicated by a third party. It's just that most of those issues arise because a neighborhood relationship lacks in the first place.

Thanks for humoring my question and challenge. May we all endeavor to

take care of one another.

The benefit is ours to lose.

Warm Regards,

Chas Cox

(719)244-8242

HOA Communication

Comstock Village HOA has been using an email distribution list to communicate with homeowners. Utilizing email helps save on office costs that would have otherwise been spent on mailed newsletters. The HOA still sends out two mailed newsletters per year, but the majority of communication will come through email. If you have not been receiving the emails from the Comstock administrator, contact Alicia at 719-660-7726 or admin@comstockvillage.com to ensure that your email is correct in our system. You can also update your email or contact information at any time by contacting Alicia. It is important that we have accurate homeowner information.

Meet Your Comstock Village Administrator: Alicia Klausmeier

Truly an unsung hero of our community, Alicia is the driving force behind everything happening in Comstock Village. Chances are you have had direct contact with her if you bought a home or made a home improvement over the past few years. Chances are you have referenced our website (www.comstockvillage.com) she manages to access important CVHA information. Chances are you have used the dumpsters she coordinated for your fall and spring cleaning last year. Chances are you are reading this newsletter that she pulled together, edited, published, and had delivered to your mailbox. Chances are this list could go on for a couple more annoying paragraphs. So who is this Superwoman? Alicia is a proud Colorado Springs native who graduated from Doherty High School. She and her husband Dan have two beautiful kids that attend Foothills Elementary School and you will often see them walking their energetic Aussie doodle along the sidewalks and greenways of Comstock. Her family has done an amazing job renovating and landscaping their house into a stunning west side home. We are very fortunate to have Alicia as our Administrator. Her positive attitude, tireless work ethic, and love for our community are three big reasons why we are so blessed to live in this great area of Colorado. So the next time you bump into her at Foothills Park or reach out to her with a request, make sure to let her know how much she is appreciated. She is a genuine gift to us all!

Jim's Way

Last spring, the CVHA Board and Common Areas Committee recognized long time Comstock resident, Jim Doukas, by naming a common area trail in his honor. Jim is a 32-year veteran of the U.S. Army and has been a homeowner in Comstock since 1976. He has been on the CVHA Board over 25 years, leading as its President for almost a decade Jim has served his nation humbly and his community sacrificially. Some of the tangible works of his hands in our neighborhoods range from the annual "Jazz in the Park" event to the springtime flower beds that line Rockrimmon Boulevard near the Delmonico intersection. Jim had a certain forceful, yet gentle way about his impactful Comstock work. To commemorate this, 'Jim's Way' is now the trailhead to access the common area from Blackhawk Court. Jim, we can't thank you enough for your leadership, service and love over the past 45 years.

Fall Clean-Up

The Fall Clean-Up will be breaking into two different dumpster drops, first Monday uc:tot1er 25th-26th and second Thursday October 28th-29th. The first 3 dumpsters will be delivered to Blackhawk Drive cul-de-sac, Grey Eagle Terrace cul-de-sac, and War Eagle Drive S cul­ de-sac and War Eagle Dr N cul-de-sac. Each dumpster will only be dropped for one night so as to prevent over-filling. It is important that we use them correctly and respect the neighbors in the area of the dumpsters. Abuse of the dumpsters will result in higher dump charges and

penalties.

Dumpster rules:

• Use only dumpsters marked "Comstock Village." All others are privately hired; any unauthorized use of them is illegal. And those marked "Comstock Village" are for the exclusive use of our residents.

• No paint, televisions, batteries, paint remover, computers, air conditioners, refrigerators. NO TIRES!

• Hire your own hauler if you have fencing, cabinets, bathroom fixtures or other items from an extensive remodeling project.

• Do not place trees or shrubs in the dumpster. Instead, sign up for the free chipper service; go to https://csfd.coloradosprings.gov/page/neighborhood-chipping-program.

• Place items at front of dumpster when the doors are open.

• Discontinue use when the signs say "FULL"

• If the available space is used up, you MUST stop using them.

• DO NOT place items on the ground outside of the dumpster.

On Street Parking

One of the most frequent complaints the Board receives from our members is about on-street parking. As a reminder, Article VI, Section 7, paragraph 20 of the Comstock Village Covenants states that "No motor vehicle owned or leased by Owners of Lots in the Properties shall be parked or maintained on any street within the Properties." This provision requires homeowners and lessees to park their vehicles on their property and there are good reasons for doing so. First and foremost, cars parked on a street are a danger to people and pets, as they prevent motorists from seeing children and pets who may run into the street from behind a parked car. In addition, cards parked on a street are more likely targets for vandalism an hit-and-run accidents, and may actually encourage those crimes. Although we hire off-duty police to patrol Comstock Village, they are not on duty "24/7." and when homeowners have reported thefts from their vehicles, it was usually to a vehicle that was parked on the street. Please comply with Section 7, paragraph 20 and park your cars in your driveway or garage.

Selling Your Home in Comstock Village

Thinking about selling your house in Comstock Village? Then you may be wondering what to expect and how to prepare. First of all, make sure that you are not violating any HOA Covenants and the exterior of your property is cleaned up. Second, ensure that you have paid all of the HOA dues and there are no current liens placed on the property by the HOA for failure to pay.

Finally, once your housegoes "under contract," then the Title Company will reach out to the HOA for a Status Letter. There is a $75 feeto release this status letter and some Title Companies will request the seller to pay this fee upfront.

At closing, we require the buyer to provide their name(s), email, and phone numbers so we can update our records and transition the contact information to the new buyers. If for some reason this does not happen, its is a very time consuming process to get this information so please make sure that both the Title Company and your Realtor knows about this

Foothills Bluegrass

"Foothills Bluegrass" on June 29 at Foothills Park was a huge success. The unofficial count of people attending was 320. The bluegrass performance was provided by a group called Grass It Up (https:// www.grassitupbluegrass.com/) and they were fabulous. We hope to be able to call on them again a a future event.

We had a special appearance by Miles Holmes, a very talented magician, who entertained the crow and especially the children with his magic tricks while the band was setting up. We hope to see him again at future events.

Thanks to our local merchants who donated to help pay for the costs of this event. We would like to thank our local merchants who contributed to help make this event possible. They are, in no particular order:

• Connie Slater State Farm Insurance

• First Bank

• Mathnasium

• Pinion Valley Liquor

• Delmonico Cleaners

• Dream Accounting Solutions

• Between Friends

• Thanks to Margi Barrutia, ERA Shields Real Estate for providing the restroom facility(port-a-potty).

• Thank you to Meadow Gold Dairy, who provided the delicious ice cream at the event.

• And special thanks to Foothills Elementary School for their electricity and use of facilities.

Please keep our sponsors in mind and support them by buying their goods and services.

Special thanks to our Administrator, Alicia Klausmeier, who spent numerous hours helping with the organization of the event, which contributed to its success.

The Board of Directors thanks all of participants for attending the event.

We hope to provide a similar event again in May or June 2022. Watch for it!

Comstock Village HOA Annual Meeting October 20, 2021, 7 pm

Please join the Board of Directorsfor Comstock Village HOA and vote on this year's candidates, ask questions and learn about the neighborhood!

It is vital that we receive your vote by proxy or completed ballot. If you do not plan to attend, please mail yours today! Please vote with your ballot on Page 7 of this newsletter, or go to www.comstockvillage.com to cast your ballot online. Ballot link is on the left side of the home page.

Biographies of Board Candidates

Howie Feldman became a Board member in 2014. He and his wife have lived in the Comstock area since 1978. He retired from Federal Express, after 35 years of service. Howie has served as a volunteer with the Coalition for Education and on the Parent Advisory committees for both Foothills Elementary and Eagle view Middle Schools. He believes that an active HOW will help maintain the Comstock area as a great place to live and looks forward to serving as a board member for another term.

Chas Cox has been a resident of Comstock Village since 2009 and a member of the CVHA Board since May 2013. Chas is a retired Marine Corps officerand currently worksas a civil servant for NROAD and US NORTHCOM. Chas is married to Elizabeth and has three children who have attended each of the public schools that serve our neighborhood (Air Academy High, Eagle view Middle, and Foothills Elementary). Chas is committed to ensuring that Comstock Village remains a safe and healthy community where families can thrive and residents can rest easy that their homes will be represented and protected by the covenants that make our are the best place to in live in Colorado Springs.

Tommy Pesavento, a UCCS and District 12 alumnus, Tommy lived in COS for 25 year before moving to the east coast for work in 2007. After returning to this Springs briefly in 2014, he spent time in San Francisco and Los Angeles, working in brand marketing and creative for several tech startups, social media companies, philanthropic organizations and nonprofits. He previously served on the Board of Directors for the AIGA ,a professional organization for designers, and has volunteered with local radio stations, children's hospitals, and animal rescue organizations over the years. Tommy and his wife Jen Meyer, an artist, moved back to Colorado Springsin 2020 so they could raise their son Hudson near family. All 4 of Hudson's grandparents, along with several aunts and uncles, are local to the area. Tommy has previously owned or lived in the Old North End, Skyway, lvy wild, and Briargate neighborhoods, and is happy to now call Rockrimmon home. Tommy has been serving on the CVHA Board since the retirement of Jim Doukasin early 2021.

Jim Lovewell is a career Air Force officer who will retire from active duty at the beginning of 2022 following nearly 25 years in service. Jim has lived in the neighborhood off and on for the past 10 years after traveling tthe globe with the military. Knowing that Comstock Village is a special place to be cherished by all who call it home, he is pursuing consideration on the Board to make a tangible contribution to our neighborhood, foster communication between residents and the Board, and preserve the baseline rules/covenant standards all owners and renters have signed up for. Al Watson is a lifelong Colorado Springs resident and a Comstock Village homeowner for 14 years. Al has spent 35 years in construction and development management with experience in contracting, drainage, and interaction with municipalities and utilities. He would like to serve on the Board to protect and enhance property values, and understands that for most residents, our homes are our single biggest investment.

Maintenance

Winter is just around the corner, when homeowners are responsible for snow removal on sidewalks, including those located behind fences along roads. Snow must be removed within 24 hours following a storm. Pedestrians of all ages, including parents and their children walking to school, appreciate clear and safe sidewalks.

Weedcontrol is anotherhomeowner responsibility. Exterior landscaping and sidewalks must remain free from overgrown vegetation. Current city codes consider weeds and grasses

1 over 8 inches in height as a violation of the code. Homeowners who are in violation will be

given a warning by City Police Code Enforcement. If not corrected homeowners may be cited and fined. A problem area within our Association is behind fences along roads. Like snow removal, homeowners are responsible to keep those areas trimmed of low-hanging branches and weed-free.

Trees and Plants Impeding Sidewalks

Your Board has received complaints recently about trees and plants that are planted close to a sidewalk and have grown in a way that impede use of the sidewalk (in some cases making it necessary to use the street to avoid an overhang). If you have planted trees or plants near a sidewalk that impede use of the sidewalk, please cut them back so they do not impede that use. If the Board receives complaints about individual properties, a director will contact you to discuss the situation and the Board may cut back any tree of plant that is a problem. In addition, the City or the Board may ask you to trim trees and plants that are planted at an intersection and make it difficult to see traffic approaching that intersection. We appreciate your cooperation.

Barking Dogs

The Board has also received complaints about barking dogs in the neighborhood. El Paso County has a "noisy pet animals prohibited" rule which makes it unlawful to own or keep a pet which disturbs the peace and quiet of the neighborhood. Excessive barking, howling, yelping, crying, etc. can all be considered noise complaints and could potentially receive warnings and fines.

Please ensure that measures are being taken to ensure your pets are not violating this rule.

Common Area Committee

Comstock residents who serve in the Common Areas Committee work diligently under the radar to make sure our common areas stay in the condition we all like them... natural but usable. This requires a fair amount of sweat equity to accomplish: certain areas need mowing and trimming; paths need seasonal repair with gravel fill; fences need maintenance; weeds need removal; and entrance signs need repair or replacement. Committee members also monitor these areas against encroachment, mostly by residents who mistakenly build fences or landscaping into those areas. Another way the Committee serves to preserve these areas is by working with the City Fire Marshal's office to help with Wildfire Mitigation. This entails using CVHA funds matched with grant funds to reduce potential fuels, by doing such tasks as removing lower limbs of pine trees and cutting back scrub oak. Additionally, the committee sponsors Eagle Projects in the common areas to get after these and myriad of other tasks.

Does this sound like fun to you? Then there's a bunch of conservation-minded folks from the committee who would welcome your service with open arms. Please contact Committee Chair, Frank Barber (frankobarber@comcast.net) to get connected with this worthy group.