Date: July 13, 2021
Time Location: Zoom
Those in attendance: Ken Schiewetz, Gary Mesick, Anne Mesick, Lisa Martinez, Larry Barlow, Rod Martinez
President: Ken Schiewetz
The enhanced Architectural Committee consisting of Laura House, Steve Freeborn and Heather Sultan are visiting properties and noting the view loss specific to each property. This work is necessary to correctly identify which overgrown trees affect which property.
Ken reminded the board that we have had a couple complaints of incessantly barking dogs and of a dog that has been loose and attacked other dogs in the neighborhood. We remind all our neighbors in the community that you may love your dogs but your neighbors may not. Please be considerate of your neighbors when your dog is barking and make sure that your dog is safely contained. The City of Federal Way has laws pertaining to control of pets, and we recommend that you speak with your neighbors first about any issues you may have, but then more serious problems should be referred to animal services at 253-835-7387. If there is an emergency situation, 911 should be phoned.
Vice President: Vacant
Treasurer: Gary Mesick
As of today, there is one household that is not current on dues. Four households are paying dues in installments (for an additional fee). All other households are completely paid up.
The audit committee and Gary will go over the 2020 books in the very near future. This audit was not previously completed because of COVID 19.
Gary noted that we are spending significantly over our budgeted amount on legal fees for the year and suggested that we vote to increase our budgeted amount from $1000.00 to $10,000.00. Larry Barlow made a motion that the budget increase be made; Anne Mesick seconded the motion, a vote was made and it passed unanimously.
Gary also requested that we get an estimate to have the railroad tie retaining wall in the community park replaced. The Reserve Study cited that it is at the end of its life and has suggested that a significant sum of money be held in reserve for the replacement of the wall. Ken and Rod will work to get a bid on the project.
See detailed budget report in the attachment at the end of the minutes.
Secretary: Anne Mesick
Anne continues working to get the mail delivery for the community changed from the Twin Lakes post office box to an empty box in the cluster box on 2nd Ave SW. The process is so slow due to COVID and the large volume of work by the contractor for the US Postal Service.
At Large: Larry Barlow
No Issues
Maintenance/Pool: Rod Martinez
Rod would like to thank all of the volunteers who have responded to the request for help at the pool; your generous support has helped to make this swim season a great success. The pool has been used a lot this season by many of our residents.
We have been having issues with the chlorinator that we lease from the Watermill company. A request will be made to replace the aging equipment so that we can continue to maintain chlorine levels in the manner which the machine is designed to work.
Architecture: Lisa Martinez
There were no new requests of the Architecture committee.
Recreation Hospitality: Anne Mesick
No issues
New Business:
Anne requested input on the possibility of hosting the National Night out in August if the City of Federal Way is reinstating the event. The board agreed we should look into the matter. Anne will call the City of Federal Way.
We need to look for replacements for some of the furniture at the pool. Much of the furniture is at least 20 years old and starting to show significant wear. Lisa will look to see what she can find at Costco to replace umbrellas and chairs. We are late in the season and this may need to be postponed until next year.
We need to start thinking about some updates and repairs to the locker rooms in the pool house. Rod and Lisa will make a list of suggestions for next year.
Eric Leonheart, a member of or community, has volunteered to take the position of Vice President. Gary Mesick made a motion that the board accept the service of Eric for the remainder of the year; Anne Mesick seconded the motion, a vote was had and the motion carried unanimously. Thank you Eric for volunteering.
There being no other business, the meeting ended at 8PM.
The next meeting will be on August 10th.
Respectfully submitted,
Anne Mesick