Developer Deficiencies
For more than two years, the Town of Mead and the Developer (Highlands-Mead LLC) have not resolved approximately $1.6 million in required repairs needed for final acceptance. During that time, the District has spent over $250,000 maintaining infrastructure that is still the Developer’s responsibility. The Board continues to push for accountability, transparency, and prompt action, including establishing a firm deadline and securing reimbursement to the District. Homeowners are encouraged to stay informed and attend Town of Mead Board of Trustees meetings to support these ongoing efforts.
District Letter to Town Attorney 20260226.pdfUpdate on Phase 1 Issues
At the April 13, 2026 Town of Mead Board of Trustees meeting, Highlands-Mead Metropolitan District President Bryon Fessler spoke about the ongoing Phase 1 issues. For more than two years, the Town and Developer have not resolved roughly $1.6M in required repairs before final acceptance can occur, while the District has spent over $250,000 maintaining infrastructure that remains the Developer’s responsibility. Director Fessler called for accountability, transparency, and immediate action, including a firm deadline and reimbursement to the District. Watch the full comments here (start at 14:48 and again at 25:35, where some very important information was revealed). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GqCwEMkBhjs
Why Is $1.6 Million in Highlands Mead Infrastructure Still Unfinished?
At the March 9, 2026 Town of Mead Board of Trustees meeting, Highlands-Mead Metropolitan District President Bryon Fessler provided an update regarding the unfinished Phase 1 public improvements in our community. The Town Engineer has estimated that approximately $1.6 million in repairs and completion work is needed before the Town can grant final acceptance of the roads, sidewalks, bridge, and other infrastructure. Despite these ongoing deficiencies, no enforcement action has been taken against the developer to date. To protect public safety and prevent further deterioration, the Metro District has already spent about $253,000 maintaining and repairing infrastructure that is used daily by residents and the public. The District has formally requested that the Town enforce the Subdivision Improvement Agreement, require the developer to complete the work, and reimburse the District for these costs. Watch the full comments here (start at 31:48): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KpY7DqkKkas
Ongoing Issues with Town of Mead and Our Developer
At the February 9, 2026 Town of Mead Board of Trustees meeting, Highlands-Mead Metropolitan District President Bryon Fessler addressed the serious and ongoing issues with the Town of Mead and our Developer, Highlands Mead LLC, related to unfinished and deficient landscaping and infrastructure in our community. Why this matters to you: Major public improvements were never fully completed or accepted by the Town; the developer remains responsible, but has not fixed the deficiencies; the Town has not enforced the Municipal Code or drawn on the developer’s Letter of Credit; as a result, homeowners have been forced to cover over $250,000 in costs that should not be ours; total unresolved deficiencies exceed $1.6 million; and these costs have directly contributed to high annual O&M fees ($1,400 per home). The homeowner-controlled Board has formally rescinded prior maintenance acceptance and is asking the Town to enforce its own agreements and hold the developer accountable, including reimbursement of homeowner funds. Watch the full comments here (start at 51:43): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3vjk6mjUpcc