Minutes for the October 13, 2020 Board Meeting
Note: This was a Zoom meeting; due to the Covid-19 pandemic guidelines for gatherings.
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM.
In Attendance: Ken Schiewetz, Laura House, Lisa Martinez, Anne Mesick, and Brenda Busskohl. Larry Barlow and Rod Martinez were unable to attend.
Treasurer’s Report: Updates by Ken Schiewetz
No new financial updates.
The complete financial records and invoices for 2020 are being gathered so Laura House will be able complete the Audit Report.
The treasurer’s job has gotten to be too much for one person, so the board will look at splitting the work between 2 positions.
There are also several passwords for the various billing accounts that need to be made available to others on the board in case Larry is not available.
Another house in the HOA has been sold and escrow will be closing soon.
Maintenance Report: Rod Martinez
No new updates.
Architecture Report: Lisa Martinez
Two House painting projects have been approved.
Recreation and Hospitality Committee: Anne Mesick
Anne will be going to the Post Office to switch delivery to the cluster mailbox on 2nd Avenue for the community mail
Audrey Issacson has volunteered to update the telephone directory.
Vice President’s Report: Laura House
Laura let the board know that the fine for trailers parked in yards is $25 per day.
President’s Report: Ken Schiewetz
Information was received from a HOA Management company called Total Property Management. The monthly cost would be approximately $900.00 month, and they would handle the accounting, billing and collection activities as well as enforcement of violations. The board would still meet and oversee the management company. More discussion will be needed to determine if this is the direction to take.
Laura made a motion that internet be installed so that WIFI will be available for the cameras down in the pool area. The motion was seconded and approved.
Buffer zone report of 2014 follow up: Tom Demming, who did the study, has forwarded the report to the city planner and we are waiting for the decision. There will be $1200 of the cost returned to the board from Sound View Consulting. The payment to the biologist should be less than $1000.
Still awaiting the decision from the city on the ongoing tree issues in that area of the community.
The reserve study will need to be ready for the Annual meeting in December. Ken will work on the study with Larry Barlow.
Due to her work schedule and availability Brenda Busskohl will be stepping down from the secretary position at the end of 2020. Anyone interested in serving as the secretary should contact the board at board@marcheri.org.
The annual meeting for Mar Cheri will be a Zoom meeting and will take place December 1, 2020. Details, including the time and the Zoom invitation will be forthcoming.
The next monthly Zoom board meeting will be on Tuesday, November 10 at 7 PM. The Zoom meeting ended at 7:40 PM.
Respectfully Submitted, Brenda Busskohl