MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETING
SECTOR 2A AT SNOHOMISH CASCADE ASSOCIATION
7 P.M. TUESDAY JANUARY 3, 2017
CALL TO ORDER / PRESENTATION OF MINUTES
1. Suzan Miller called the meeting to order at 7:05pm. Present were Suzan Miller, Steve Yandl, Rick Sallee, Tim Day, Nicole Klages and Ralph Kouri.
2. Minutes of the November 2017 meeting were presented and unanimously approved (there was no meeting in December 2016).
TREASURER’S REPORT
1. Steve Yandl reported on current financial status.
a. Currently $10,435 in the checking account (operational funds).
b. There is $16,860 in the long-term reserve.
c. We have $5,700 in operational reserve.
2. Situation with the bookkeeper has improved but we’re still looking at options to prevent performance lapses in future years.
3. Audit of 2015 finances completed and copies were made available.
4. Invoicing for 2017 dues was completed. Mailings included return envelopes and ballots for budget ratification and proxy award.
MAINTENANCE COMMITTEE REPORT
1. We had Skinner acquire sufficient Caseron for several treatments of the infield area of the ball field. It will be applied as soon as temps are up and we have a dry period.
2. A few small trees along the asphalt path at the boat park will be removed by Skinner as they are damaged and a bit of a nuisance.
3. Discussed options for sprinkler system improvements.
4. Skinner contract was signed with 2% increase.
5. We’ll get bids for replacing a bit more wood fence around the NE corner detention pond with chain link fence.
ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL COMMITTEE REPORT
1. Requests from homeowners for project approvals.
a. Rick Scott – Removal of several paper birch trees approved.
b. Coons – Roof in Presidential TL was approved.
c. Donoher – General inquiry on metal roofs. Metal roofs will not be approved.
2. Complaints, CC&R violations
a. Letters still need to be sent on a small number of chronically problematic landscapes.
b. Complaints regarding basketball hoops were discussed. No vote was taken but the consensus was that basketball hoops in good repair should be allowed in front yard areas, provided they did not block sidewalk or street. The same would apply to other play equipment such as hockey goals.
c. Follow-up discussion on unapproved carport at Harrigan property on 158th Street. PDS has issued a noncompliance letter and given a deadline for owner to remedy lack of permit and setback violation issues. Once County action is complete, HOA can investigate options for dealing with an unapproved structure if it remains as is.
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
1. Judging was not done for yard of merit or holiday decoration awards this past year. At this point, no board member was willing to take over the duties. Steve Yandl will advertise the opportunity for volunteer service to the HOA in the newsletter.
MEETING ADJOURNED AT 7:40PM.
__________________________
Steve Yandl, Secretary
SECTOR 2A AT SNOHOMISH CASCADE ASSOCIATION
7 P.M. TUESDAY JANUARY 3, 2017
CALL TO ORDER / PRESENTATION OF MINUTES
1. Suzan Miller called the meeting to order at 7:05pm. Present were Suzan Miller, Steve Yandl, Rick Sallee, Tim Day, Nicole Klages and Ralph Kouri.
2. Minutes of the November 2017 meeting were presented and unanimously approved (there was no meeting in December 2016).
TREASURER’S REPORT
1. Steve Yandl reported on current financial status.
a. Currently $10,435 in the checking account (operational funds).
b. There is $16,860 in the long-term reserve.
c. We have $5,700 in operational reserve.
2. Situation with the bookkeeper has improved but we’re still looking at options to prevent performance lapses in future years.
3. Audit of 2015 finances completed and copies were made available.
4. Invoicing for 2017 dues was completed. Mailings included return envelopes and ballots for budget ratification and proxy award.
MAINTENANCE COMMITTEE REPORT
1. We had Skinner acquire sufficient Caseron for several treatments of the infield area of the ball field. It will be applied as soon as temps are up and we have a dry period.
2. A few small trees along the asphalt path at the boat park will be removed by Skinner as they are damaged and a bit of a nuisance.
3. Discussed options for sprinkler system improvements.
4. Skinner contract was signed with 2% increase.
5. We’ll get bids for replacing a bit more wood fence around the NE corner detention pond with chain link fence.
ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL COMMITTEE REPORT
1. Requests from homeowners for project approvals.
a. Rick Scott – Removal of several paper birch trees approved.
b. Coons – Roof in Presidential TL was approved.
c. Donoher – General inquiry on metal roofs. Metal roofs will not be approved.
2. Complaints, CC&R violations
a. Letters still need to be sent on a small number of chronically problematic landscapes.
b. Complaints regarding basketball hoops were discussed. No vote was taken but the consensus was that basketball hoops in good repair should be allowed in front yard areas, provided they did not block sidewalk or street. The same would apply to other play equipment such as hockey goals.
c. Follow-up discussion on unapproved carport at Harrigan property on 158th Street. PDS has issued a noncompliance letter and given a deadline for owner to remedy lack of permit and setback violation issues. Once County action is complete, HOA can investigate options for dealing with an unapproved structure if it remains as is.
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
1. Judging was not done for yard of merit or holiday decoration awards this past year. At this point, no board member was willing to take over the duties. Steve Yandl will advertise the opportunity for volunteer service to the HOA in the newsletter.
MEETING ADJOURNED AT 7:40PM.
__________________________
Steve Yandl, Secretary