Date: September 14, 2021
Time Location: Zoom
Those in attendance: Ken Schiewerz, Eric Leonhart, Gary Mesick, Lisa Martinez, Rod Martinez, Anne Mesick
Those absent: Larry Barlow
President: Ken Schiewetz
Ken reported that the annual reserve study needs to be complete by the end of the calendar year. Gary Mesick, the treasurer, agreed and shared that it should be no problem to have his part of the work complete by the middle of October. Part of the preparation is done and he is working on a transactional log at present.
The report on the ongoing tree issue is very close to being wrapped up, but due to unforeseen issues over the Summer, the final compilation of the data collected has not happened. Vice President, Eric Leonhart, will step in to help with the completion of the project. Stay tuned.
We are so thankful for all those neighbors who volunteer, those who are helping now and those who have served in the past. Every year there are many committee positions that go unfilled, please consider volunteering to be on a committee.
Vice President: Eric Leonhart
No issue
Treasurer: Gary Mesick
As of September 1, 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.
As of September 1, the Operating Fund (checking) has $31398.31, and the Reserve Fund (savings) has $42,651.79.
The budget is running $2029.55 over forecast. $1334 of that is a pre-payment of September’s Reserve Fund allocation, so for practical purposes, the overrun is $695.55. Since back dues have been paid this year, the budget is exceeding projected funds received by about $4000, and should cover any overrun—which is projected to be small (less than $1000), if any.
The community has contributed $12000 to the Reserve Fund (savings), and has budgeted an additional $4000 for the rest of the year. The community has spent $19,760 from the Reserve Fund so far this year on maintaining community property, including the recently-completed rebuilding of the retaining wall north of the pool. There is enough money in Reserve to address current and projected repairs.
Secretary: Anne Mesick
At long last the community mailbox is activated, and mail has been delivered to the new cluster mailbox on 2nd Avenue SW. It is important that all of our neighbors make note that the post office box is closed and the new mailing address for the community is the street address for the pool. This address is printed in your directory.
29526 2nd Avenue SW
Federal Way, WA 98023
At Large: Larry Barlow
No Issue
Maintenance/Pool: Rod Martinez
The pool is closed for the season.
Gary will put the services and utilities on hold until next year.
Rod reported that the pool was heavily used this Summer and that the help of those families who volunteered time to make it happen are greatly appreciated. A big thank you to Caroline and Hugh Lee, Robin Mann, Ray and Nancy Kreuger, the whole Himichuck family and Rod and Lisa Martinez.
Rod did not need to replace the fixture in the girls’ locker room but simply needed to replace a light bulb.
The new wall at the community area is complete and looks very nice; it should serve the community well for years to come. Bark will be purchased and delivered in the Spring and we will ask for volunteers to help spread it at that time.
During the last health inspection at the pool it was noted that the depth markings on the deck of the pool must be repainted before next season.
Architecture: Lisa Martinez
One new request to paint a house was approved.
Several new reports of overgrown trees blocking views were made to the architecture committee; letters will be sent to all those property owners to inform them of the violations. Lisa learned of an unauthorized shed when a property owner complained about the location of the shed. A letter of violation will go out to the property owner with the unauthorized structure.
Preliminary plans for an addition to a home in the community have been presented. No approval has been granted, and the matter will be revisited after the City of Federal Way weighs in on the matter.
Recreation Hospitality: Anne Mesick
No Issue
New Business:
Discussion was held about the date and location of the annual meeting for the community. The thought now is to hold the meeting the last week in January.
For planning purposes, a list of projects and purchases to be made in the new year was talked about. Gary will use the reserve study data to provide a list to Rod to aid the prioritization of the projects.
There being no other business the meeting was closed at 8:10 PM.
The next meeting will be on Tuesday, October 14, 2021.
Respectfully Submitted,
Anne Mesick
Secretary