Board of Director’s Meeting Minutes
April 27, 2011
In Attendance: Steve Freeborn, Mark Bunger, Larry Mahar, Nancy Krueger, Sherry Murchison, Pete Keller, Vicki Bengeult, Leigh Strinsky
Minutes from the March 23, 2011 meeting were accepted as written.
Treasurer’s Report – Pete Keller
Current balances:
Savings $16622.87
Checking $2439.37
7-month CD $10,000.00 Pool Resurfacing fund
2011 assessments from 43 homes and 6 associate members have been received so far. If you have not submitted yours, please do so to save the expense of reminder notices. Information has been provided to title companies regarding the liens for outstanding assessment fees on the properties at 29916 2nd Ave SW and 30018 2nd Ave SW. The 2010 federal income tax return has been submitted by Marks & Marks accountants.
Significant March transactions:
Income
$18195 Homeowners assessments
$800 Associate memberships
Expenditures
$331 Puget Sound Energy
$190 Pool chemicals and supplies
$275 Income tax preparation
$1460 Property taxes
Maintenance – Mark Bunger
Work Party Dates: Saturday, May 7 and Saturday, May 14
Time: 9am-12pm
Meeting Place: Mar Cheri Pool
Details: Please visit MarCheri.org for full details.
Your Incentive: remember that 3 hours of your time will earn you a$50 refund on your dues. Plus, we’ll have a nice, well-kept community!
The board approved the addition of Mar Cheri signage to be placed on the other side of the Dash Point entrance.
The board approved the re-caulking of the pool tile and replacement of the pool heater gas lines. Cost estimate: $4500. Both will be completed prior to opening day of the pool.
Recreation – Nancy Krueger
Opening day has been scheduled for Saturday, May 28 and will be open weekends only until June 20th. To encourage new associate members, will be hosting a “Come see the pool & swim for free day” on May 28th. Members are encouraged to invite their friends and family to come enjoy the pool.
Letters have gone out to all associate members, encouraging them to sign up for this season. As a reminder, cost is $275 per associate member and $3 for each visitor.
Architecture – Sherry Murchison
One roof was submitted for consideration and a letter of approval issued.
Website Update – Vicki Bengeult
Want to tap into some of the strength of your community? Find out who your neighbors recommend for household repairs, lawn service, etc? Go to www.marcheri.org and take part in the conversations! You can post classifieds, let your neighbors know about yard sales and special events, start a neighborhood book club (or whatever!), or just say hi. Register today by going to www.marcheri.org/registration. The more the merrier! We’d love to see you there!
Community Directory – Vicki Bengeult
Last call for directory updates! The directory will go for printing next week, so if you want to add your email address, update your phone number or make other changes, please email info@marcheri.org or call Vicki at 206-419-9653. Vicki has been calling households to verify information – there are many disconnected numbers listed in the directory – is one of them yours?
Help us save on copy fees and stamps!
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The meeting adjourned at 8:00pm and the next meeting will be held on Monday, May 9 at Sheri Murchison’s house.
Respectfully submitted,
Leigh Strinsky
Mar Cheri Secretary