MINUTES OF THE MONTHLY BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
SECTOR 2A AT SNOHOMISH CASCADE ASSOCIATION
7:00 PM WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 13, 2008
CALL TO ORDER / APPROVAL OF MINUTES
141 ballots returned; 135 yes, 5 no, 1 did not vote. 135 is more than 50% - budget is ratified. No specific statements from the “no” votes as to what was disagreeable.
TREASURER’S REPORT
New Business
SECTOR 2A AT SNOHOMISH CASCADE ASSOCIATION
7:00 PM WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 13, 2008
CALL TO ORDER / APPROVAL OF MINUTES
- Meeting was called to order at 7:15pm by Steve Yandl. In attendance were Jen Stout, Steve Yandl, Trina Coleman & Ron Lee.
- Trina Coleman presented the minutes of the January meeting. Motion made by Steve Yandl to accept the minutes as written, seconded by Jen Stout, accepted unanimously.
141 ballots returned; 135 yes, 5 no, 1 did not vote. 135 is more than 50% - budget is ratified. No specific statements from the “no” votes as to what was disagreeable.
TREASURER’S REPORT
- Two thirds of the assessments have been received so far (170 checks.) Due date is March 1.
- $59,000 in the bank. Transfer of $ 8,000 to long term fund will be done in near future.
- Audit progress – questions from the auditor were answered, in process of being completed.
- Town & country fence replacement at 72nd retention pond with cyclone fence with slats - bid was $625.00. Motion made by Trina Coleman to accept this bid and move forward with project. Seconded by Jen Stout, all in favor.
- Graffiti has been present. The graffiti was present in Gold Creek 1 also. The markings were quickly painted over. There had been a rash of toilet papering of houses. Most of it was harmless, but very large in quantity and some shaving cream was used too which can damage paint.
- Top dressing/turf care of boat park field discussed. Overseed of field to be done before little league starts up in full gear. Little league will do the infield. Garbage can will be ordered.
- Halvorsen request for backyard playset discussed – approval given.
- Concern noted with a home on 67th Drive with a large dumpster in front yard/road. Will check on situation.
- An update regarding home remodels and information needed for the board to grant approvals will be written into next newsletter.
- Noting many houses in neighborhood are coming due for fresh paint. General maintenance and upkeep reminders will be posted in the newsletter.
- Quote received for insurance – Safeco policy switched to the new agent. Directors & Officers insurance company is waiting to work with agent until renewal time in August. If a 6 month refund will be returned then ok to move insurance, otherwise will do so at time of renewal in August. For each million dollars of coverage cost = $750.00. Plan will be to do 2 million above the baseline million dollar policy we have. Motion made by Steve Yandl to proceed with insurance plan as above. Seconded by Ron Lee. All in favor, unanimous vote. Roughly cost will be $6,000 for 3 million dollars coverage.
- Rental situations – Both rental homes have had the dues for 2008 paid.
- Gerges home has been advised that fines will be immediate and per day if the home is rented without board approval.
- Mohammed house has had no activity towards a sale or anything else.
- Sharma rental has been well informed of the end date of their approval of lease is May 2008 – there has been no contact from the homeowner regarding this.
New Business
- Egg hunt request by Trina Coleman for a neighborhood event. Approval given for use of boat park for Friday the 21st in the evening, and Saturday the 22nd in the am. Motion made by Steve Yandl to allot $300.00 to fund the Easter egg hunt. Seconded by Jen Stout, unanimous vote.