BY-LAWS OF
BOULDER TOWNHOUSE CORPORATION
As Revised May 22, 1972
ARTICLE I
Offices
Section 1. Principal Office. The principal offices of the corporation shall be located at 1409 Bradley Drive, Boulder, Colorado.
Section 2. Other Offices. The corporation may establish such other offices at such other places as the Board of Directors may from time to time designate.
ARTICLE II
Eligibility for Membership
Section 1. Membership in the Corporation. Membership in the corporation shall be limited to record owners of condominium units constructed on the following described premises and subject to a Condominium Declaration for Mountain Shadows Towndominiums recorded in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of the County of Boulder, Colorado, in Film 572, Reception No. 817575, as may be from time to time amended:
That portion of the SW 1/4 Sec. 9, T 1 S, R 70 W, 6th P.M., more particularly described as follows: Beginning at the SW corner of said Sec. 9, T l.S, R 70 W, 6th P.M., the true point of beginning, thence N 0°10'E 778.78 ft.; thence N 89°50'E 442.63 ft.; thence S 0°10'E 87.83 ft.; thence N 89°50'E 190.11 ft., thence S 36°00'E 206.32 ft.; thence S 0°10'W 530.01 ft.; thence N 89°41'10"W 755 ft., to the true point of beginning, Boulder, Colorado
Section 2. Record Ownership. One membership in the corporation shall be issued for each such condominium unit owned. Such membership shall be in the name of the record owner of the condominium unit, and the record owners of all condominium units collectively shall constitute the total membership.
Section 3. Jointly Owned Units. In the even any condominium unit is owned by two (2) or more persons, whether by joint tenancy, tenancy in common, or otherwise, all such owners shall be members, however, each partial owner shall have only the right to vote that percentage of one vote as his interest in such condominium unit bears to 100%.
Section 4. Additional Memberships. No membership shall be issued to any other person or persons except as they may be issued in substitution for outstanding memberships assigned to record owners of condominium units.
Section 5. Termination of Membership. A person, who for any reason, ceases to be an owner of a condominium unit, shall cease to be a member of this corporation. A person who is delinquent in the payment of dues and assessments promulgated by this corporation in accord with the powers given this corporation in the Condominium Declaration for Mountain Shadows Towndominiums shall similarly cease to be a member, provided, however, should said default be fully and completely remedied, said person may be reinstated as a member of this corporation upon application and approval of a majority of the members of the Board of Directors who may require such terms and conditions as they deem appropriate for reinstatement.
ARTICLE III
Meetings of Members
Section 1. Annual Meetings. An annual meeting of the members of the corporation shall be held on the first Monday of the month of November each year, or at such other times as the members may by a majority vote approve. If the day fixed for the annual meeting shall be a legal holiday in the State of Colorado, such meeting shall be held on the next succeeding business day. At such meeting, there shall be elected a Board of Directors in accordance with the requirements of these By-Laws, and the members shall also transact such other business of the corporation as may properly come before them.
Section 2. Special Meetings. Special meetings of the members for any purpose may be called by the President, the Board of Directors, or upon a Petition signed by not less than two-fifths (2/5ths) of the members. Such petition shall state the purpose of such proposed meeting. At any special meeting, no business shall be transacted except as stated in the notice of such meeting, unless by consent of four-fifths (4/5ths) of the members present at such special meeting, either in person or by proxy.
Section 3. Notice of Meetings. Written or printed notices stating the place, day and hour of any meeting, annual or special, of members shall be delivered either personally or by mail to each member entitled to vote at such meeting, not less than ten (10) nor more than fifty (50) days before the date of such meeting. In case of a special meeting, or when required by statute or by these By-Laws, the purpose or purposes for which the meeting is called shall be stated in the notice. If mailed, the notice of a meeting shall be deemed delivered when deposited in the United States mail, addressed to the member at his address as it appears on the records of the corporation, with postage thereon prepaid.
Section 4. Quorum. The presence, either in person or by proxy, of at least fifty-one percent (51%) of the members of record shall constitute a quorum of the members for all purposes unless the representation of a larger group shall be required by law, by the Certificate of Incorporation, or by these By-Laws and in that event, representation of the number so required shall constitute a quorum.
Section 5. Voting Rights. Except as provided in Section 3 of Article II, each member being present in person or by proxy shall be entitled to one vote for each condominium unit owned by said member.
Section 6. Adjournment of Meetings. If the number of members necessary to constitute a quorum shall fail to attend in person or by proxy at the time and place of meeting, the Chairman of the meeting, or a majority in interest of the members present in person or by proxy, may adjourn the meeting from time to time without notice other than an announcement at the meeting until the necessary number of members shall be in attendance. At any adjourned meeting at which a quorum shall be present, any business may be transacted which might have been transacted at the original meeting.
Section 7. Proxies. A member may appoint only his or her spouse or any joint owner of his condominium unit or any other member as a proxy. Any proxy must be filed with the secretary before the appointed time of each meeting or upon the calling of the meeting to order.
Section 8. Waiver of Notice. Any member may, at any time waive any notice required to be given under these By-Laws, or by statute or otherwise, The presence of a member in person at any meeting of the members shall be deemed such a waiver.
ARTICLE IV
Board of Directors
Section 1. Number and Qualification. The business, common elements and affairs of the corporation shall be managed, controlled, and conducted by a Board of Directors consisting of seven (7) members. Each director shall be a member in good standing of this corporation.
Section 2. Powers and Duties. The Board of Directors shall have the powers and duties necessary for the administration of the affairs of the corporation, and may do all such acts and things as are now by law or by these By-Laws directed to be exercised and done by members. The powers of the Board of Directors shall include, but not be limited to, all of the rights and duties of the Board of Directors as set forth elsewhere in these By-Laws and the Certificate of Incorporation, and in the Declaration applicable to "the property" described in the Declaration and in ARTICLE II above, and shall also include the power to promulgate such rules and regulations pertaining to such rights and duties as may be deemed proper and which are consistent with the foregoing, and the power to enforce such rules and regulations including the imposition of sanctions and penalties and the power to administer and enforce the covenants, conditions, restrictions and terms and conditions of these By-Laws, the Certificate of Incorporation and the Declaration. The Board of Directors may delegate such duties as appear in the best interest of the corporation and to the extent permitted by law.
Section 3. Election and Term of Office. A new Board of Directors shall be elected by the members at a special meeting called for such purpose on May 22, 1972, and shall hold office until the next annual meeting of the members or until their successors are duly chosen and qualified. A new Board of Directors shall thereafter be elected by members at each regular annual meeting and shall hold office FOR TWO YEARS or until a successor shall be elected and shall qualify except as hereinafter otherwise provided. THREE BOARD MEMBERS SHALL BE ELECTED IN OFF-NUMBERED YEARS AND FOUR BOARD MEMBERS SHALL BE ELECTED IN THE EVEN NUMBERED YEARS. The number of directors may be altered from time to time by the action of a majority of the members at any regular or special meeting called for such purpose. In the event of any increase in the number of directors in advance of the annual meeting, each additional director shall be elected by the then Board of Directors and hold office until his successor shall be elected and shall qualify.
Section 4. Vacancies. Vacancies on the Board of Directors caused by any reason shall be filled by vote of the majority of the remaining directors even though they may consist of less than a quorum and each person so elected shall be a director until his successor is elected by the members at the next annual meeting.
Section 5. Removal of Directors. At any regular or special meeting of the members, any one or more of the directors may be removed with or without cause at any time by the affirmative vote of seventy-five percent (75%) of the entire membership of record and a successor may then be elected to fill the vacancy thus created. Any director whose removal has be proposed by the members shall be given an opportunity to be heard at the meeting.
Section 6. Compensation. No compensation shall be paid to directors for their services as directors. No remuneration shall be paid to a director for services performed by him for the corporation in any other capacity, unless a resolution authorizing such remuneration shall have be unanimously adopted by the Board of Directors before the services are undertaken.
Section 7. Organization Meeting. The first meeting of a newly elected Board of Directors shall be held within ten (10) days of election at such time and place as shall be fixed at the meeting at which such directors were elected, and no notice shall be necessary to the newly elected directors in order legally to constitute such meeting, providing a majority of the whole Board shall be present.
Section 8. Regular Meetings. Regular meetings of the Board of Directors may be held at such time and place as shall be determined from time to time by a majority of the directors, but at least two such meeting shall be held during each fiscal year. Notice of regular meetings of the Board of Directors shall be given to each director, personally or by mail, telephone, or telegraph, at least three (3) days prior to the day named for the meeting.
Section 9. Special Meetings. Special meetings of the Board of Directors may be called by the President on three (3) days’ notice to each director, given personally or by mail, telephone, or telegraph, which notice shall state the time, place (as hereinabove provided) and purpose of the meeting. Special meetings of the Board of Directors shall be called by the President or Secretary in like manner and on like notice on the written request of at least fifty percent (50%) of the directors.
Section 10. Waiver of Notice. Before or at any meeting of the Board of Directors, and director may, in writing, waive notice of such meeting and such waiver shall be deemed equivalent to the giving of such notice. Attendance by a director at any meeting of the Board shall be a waiver of notice by him of the time and place thereof. If all directors are present at any meeting of the Board, no notice shall be required and any business may be transacted at such meeting.
Section 11. Quorum. A majority of the Board of Directors shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business, but if at any meeting of the Board there be less than a quorum present, a majority of those present may adjourn the meeting from time to time.
Section 12. Adjournments. The Board of Directors may adjourn any meeting from day to day or for such other time as may be prudent or necessary in the interests of the corporation, provided that no meeting may be adjourned for a period longer than thirty (30) days.
Section 13. Fidelity Bonds. The Board of Directors may require that all officers and employees of the corporation handling or responsible for corporation funds shall furnish adequate Fidelity Bonds. The premiums on such bonds shall be paid by the corporation.
Section 14. Other Powers. The Board of Directors shall, in addition to the other powers and duties set forth herein, be charged with the following powers and duties:
ARTICLE V
Officers
Section 1. Designation. The principal offices of the corporation shall be a President, a Vice President, a Secretary, and a Treasurer, all of whom shall be elected by and from the Board of Directors, who shall additionally have the power to appoint such other officers as they may deem in the best interest of the corporation. The powers and duties of such officers shall be as set forth in Article VII of the Certificate of Incorporation.
Section 2. Election of Officers. The officers of the corporation shall be elected annually by the Board of Directors at the organizational meeting of each new Board.
Section 3. Removal of Officers. Upon an affirmative vote of three fourths (3/4ths) of the members of the Board of Directors, any officer may be removed, either with or without cause, and his successor elected at any regular meeting of the Board of Directors, or at any special meeting of the Board called for such purpose.
Section 4. Compensation. No compensation shall be paid to officers for their services as officers. No remuneration shall be paid to an officer for services performed by him for the corporation in any other capacity, unless a resolution authorizing such remuneration shall have been unanimously adopted by the Board of Directors before the services are undertaken.
Section 5. Vacancies. A vacancy in any officer because of death, resignation, removal, disqualification, or otherwise, may be filled by the Board of Directors for the unexpired portion of the term.
ARTICLE VI
Powers, Rights, and Duties of the Corporation and Members Thereof
The corporation and its members shall have all powers, rights, duties and obligations set forth in the Certificate of Incorporation for the corporation, these By-Laws, rules and regulations pursuant thereto, and as set forth in the Condominium Declaration for Mountain Shadows Towndominiums.
ARTICLE VII
Corporate Seal
Section 1. Generally. The Board of Directors shall provide a suitable corporate seal containing the name of the corporation, which seal shall be in the custody and control of the secretary.
ARTICLE VIII
Miscellaneous
Section 1. Books and Accounts. Books and accounts of the corporation shall be kept under the direction of the Treasurer and in accordance with the reasonable standards of accounting procedure and prudence.
Section 2. Auditing. AT THE CLOSING OF ALTERNATE FISCAL YEARS, A REVIEW OF THE BOOKS AND RECORDS SHALL BE ACCOMPLISHED, AND AT THE CLOSING OF EVERY SIXTH FISCAL YEAR, A FORMAL AUDIT SHALL BE CONDUCTED. THE REVIEWS AND AUDIT SHALL BE CONDUCTED BY A CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT, WHOSE REPORT SHALL BE CERTIFIED. THIS REPORT WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION BY CORPORATION MEMBERS. THE REVIEW OF AUDIT REPORTS SHALL BE DISTRIBUTED TO THE MEMBERSHIP WITH THE ANNUAL CORPORATION INCOME AND DUSBURSEMENT REPORT.
Section 3. Inspection of Books. Financial reports, such as are required to be furnished, and the membership records of the corporation shall be available at the principal offices of the corporation for inspection at reasonable times by any members.
Section 4. Execution of Corporation Documents. With the prior authorization of the Board of Directors, all notes, checks, and contracts or other obligations shall be executed on behalf of the corporation by any two officers of the corporation.
Section 5. Fiscal Year. The fiscal year of the corporation shall be determined by the Board of Directors and shall be subject to change by the Board of Directors should corporation practice subsequently necessitate such change.
ARTICLE IX
Amendment of the By-Laws
Section 1. Amendment by the Members. These By-Laws may be amended by the affirmative vote, DURING A REGULAR OR SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CORPORATION, OF SUCH PERSONS WHO REPRESENT TWO-THIRDS (2/3) OF THE TOTAL MEMBERSHIP OF THE CORPORATION. Amendments may be proposed by the Board of Directors or petitions signed by at least fifty-one (51%) percent of the members. A statement of any proposed amendment shall accompany the notice of any regular or special meeting at which such proposed amendment shall be voted upon, provided, these By-Laws may not be amended insofar as such amendment would be inconsistent with the recorded restrictions of the property.
ARTICLE X
Amendment of the Certificate of Incorporation
Section 1. Amendment by the Members. The Certificate of Incorporation may be amended by the affirmative vote, DURING A REGULAR OR SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CORPORATION, OF SUCH PERSONS WHO REPRESENT TWO-THIRDS (2/3) OF THE TOTAL MEMBERSHIP OF THE CORPORATION. Amendments may be proposed, by the Board of Directors or petitions signed by at least fifty-one percent (51%) of the members. A statement of any proposed amendment shall accompany the notice of any regular or special meeting at which such prepared amendment shall be voted upon, provided, the Certificate of Incorporation may not be amended insofar as such amendment would be inconsistent with the recorded restrictions of the property.
ARTICLE XI
Indemnification of Directors and Officers
Any person who may become a director or officer of the corporation on or after May 22, 1972 shall be indemnified by the corporation against all expenses and liabilities, including attorneys' fees, reasonably incurred by or imposed upon him in connection with any claim, demand, action or proceeding to which he may be made a party, or in which he may become involved, or in connection with any settlement thereof, by reason of his being or having been such a director or officer of the corporation, except in cases where he shall be finally adjudged in such action or proceeding to be liable for gross negligence or willful misconduct in the performance of his duties as such director or officer. The right of indemnification herein provided shall be in addition to, and not exclusive of, all other rights to which such director or officer may be entitled by law, vote of the members, or otherwise. It is provided, however, that such director or officer shall not be so indemnified in the event of a settlement of any such action, suit or proceeding unless (1) such settlement shall be approved by the court having jurisdiction of such action, suit or proceeding, or (2) such settlement shall have been made upon the written opinion of independent legal counsel, selected by or in a manner determined by the Board of Directors, to the effect that there is no reasonable ground of liability for gross negligence or willful misconduct on the part of such director of officer.