Minutes for the Monthly Meeting of the Board of Directors of Mar Cheri Community Club
Date: Tuesday, January 14, 2025
Time/ Location: 7PM via Zoom
Those in attendance: Ken Schiewetz, Gary Mesick, Larry Barlow, Anne Mesick
President: Ken Schiewetz
Ken called the meeting to order at 7PM.
It has come to my attention that there are a number of lots in an erosion zone that exists in the community. I will be looking into a soil test that can be performed on properties in the erosion zone. The purpose for this testing would be to potentially mitigate some of the cities requirements for maintenance of properties in the zone.
Treasurer: Gary Mesick
As of 1 January, Mar Cheri has $4494.85 in our Operating (checking) account and $34082.12 in our Reserve (savings) account. For the year, the community was $3800 over budget, primarily due to landscaping and professional services. There were no Reserve expenses in December. 68 households have paid their 2024 dues in full. One households has not paid for 2024 and also owes 2022 dues, which is an ongoing issue being handled by the Community lawyers.
Proposed 2025 Budget. The proposed budget, subject to membership approval at the annual meeting, includes a substantial increase in reserve funding. In addition, it includes an inflation adjustment factor since 2020, when dues first reached $720 per household, This budget results in annual dues of $965 per household—a $245 increase from the current $720 per household. $175 of this increase is due to inflation since the last dues increase. The remaining $70 of the increase is allocated to an increase in spending on landscaping and professional fees.
| Income | ||
| Dues | 66585 | |
| Expenses | ||
| Administration | 500 | |
| Insurance | 10000 | |
| Landscaping | 4500 | |
| Licensing/Permits | 860 | |
| Miscellaneous | 1000 | |
| Pool | 9400 | |
| Professional Services | 10000 | |
| Repairs | 2000 | |
| Reserve Fund Contributions | 12000 | |
| Software/Web | 1725 | |
| Texes (Property) | 4400 | |
| Utilities (water, trash, electricity) | 10200 | |
| Total Expenses | 66585 | |
| Per Household | 965 |
Secretary: Anne Mesick
The Annual Meeting for the Community will be held on February 13, 2025 at 7PM in the Fellowship Hall of the Wayside Church. The address is 2000 SW DashPoint Road, Federal Way, 98023. Ballots will be mailed in the few days so please be looking for them, make your selections and return your ballots in the envelope provided in the mailing.
Maintenance/Pool: Ken Schiewetz (acting chairperson)
Ken gave an update to the ongoing pool drain cover. A junior technician took pictures of all the equipment in the equipment room at the pool. Ken received a follow-on call and an email from Orca, the company, authorized by the county to do the work. In the communication, it was noted that a pressure gauge is missing from the pump. The next steps are being taken by Orca as they will contact the county and move forward from there. It is hoped that the required upgrades can be completed before the opening of the pool for the swim season.
Architecture: Ken Schiewetz (acting chairperson)
There were two architectural requests for roofing approved:
- Div 3, Lot 12
- Div 3, Lot 6
A general request was also received from Div.2, Lot 11 to advise that a storage pod/container would be delivered and placed at the rear of their driveway on Jan. 9 for storage of items during a garage remodel.The duration will depend on the progress on the remodel, but they estimate between 1 to 3 months.
No new architectural violations were issued.
Ongoing violations:
Div 1, Lot 10
- $75.00 per month for lack of maintenance (roof shingles) continues. Balance $375.00
- $50.00 per month for overgrowth of weeds. Balance $150.00.
Div 2, Lot 2
$50.00 per month for yard overgrowth. Balance $50.00
Div 4, Lot 14
- $700.00 per month for view interference . Balance $10,500
Ken noted that some action was taken on the property being fined for view violations. He reported that members of the Architectural Committee would meet with homeowners who views are impacted.
New Business:
Maintenance:
Ken noted that the Maintenance Committee is aware that there is a camera malfunctioning at the common area and the they are looking to repair it.
Treasurer:
Anne Mesick made a motion that the proposed annual assessment, presented to the members for vote, should be $965.00. Gary Mesick seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
There being no other business, the meeting ended at 7:43 PM. The next monthly board meeting will be on Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 7PM via Zoom.
Respectfully Submitted,
Anne Mesick
Secretary